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by Ex Libris on February 22, 2017

The Official SPEC 2017 Call-for-Submissions is Here!

Its the English Department’s favorite time of year! The official call-for-submissions for the 8th Annual Spring English Conference (SPEC) has been released! The Spring English Conference is a unique opportunity for DePaul English students from across the entire department – graduate, undergraduate, creative, literary studies, publishing, major, and minors – to come together and share their work in a friendly, comradely environment. The conference will take place on Friday, April 27, and the deadline to submit work is March 31. Full submission guidelines can be found online here. Any questions can be sent to the… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on February 21, 2017

Tent Writing Workshop in Amherst, Mass

Tent: Creative Writing is a free week of workshops, literary seminars, and conversations for twenty writers of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry for writers curious about connections between Jewishness and contemporary culture. The program runs July 16-23, and will be lead by Sam Lipsyte (ficiton), Lisa Olstein (poetry), and Eileen Pollack (nonfiction). Those interested must submit an application online here. Applications are due March 13.  

by Ex Libris on February 21, 2017

Sigmau Tau Delta Applications Due Soon

DePaul’s Gamma Psi Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, The National English Honor Society, will elect new members in spring, 2017.  English Majors and Minors, graduate and undergraduate, are eligible to apply providing they have completed one course beyond English 120 (or equivalent) and have a G.P.A. of 3.4 or better. Those interested can fill out an application here, or contact Professor Johnson-Gonzalez at bjohns58@depaul.edu.

by Ex Libris on February 11, 2017

Degree Conferral Missed Deadlines

The deadlines for students to apply for winter and spring degree conferral have passed. For any student who intends to graduate in winter or spring but has not applied for degree conferral please take the following actions in order to graduate on-time: Apply for summer degree conferral by following these steps. Fill out this online form to request that your summer conferral application be moved to the appropriate term.  

by Ex Libris on January 30, 2017

Black Graduate Student Association Kick-Off Meeting

The Black Graduate Student Association is hosting an interest meeting to discuss their organization and reach out students interested in getting involved. The meeting takes place on Tuesday, February 7, from 4:30-5:30 PM in Lewis 1401. Contact Gabby Parsons at gparson2@depaul.edu or sign up for their listserv here. 

by Ex Libris on January 25, 2017

Gerald Paetsch Academic Advising Award

Do you have a faulty or staff advisor that has impacted your life in positive, even life changing way? Then nominate them for the Gerald Paetsch Academic Advising Award! Find out more and send in nominations online here. Nominations are due by Wednesday, March 1. 

by Ex Libris on January 25, 2017

REMINDER: Submissions Due January 31 for Nelson Algren Contest

As a reminder, The Chicago Tribune will close submissions to their 2017 Nelson Algren Literary Contest on January 31! They are accepting submission of 8,000 words with a limit of two stories per author. There is no entry fee. The winner will receive $3,500. Submit online here. The Chicago Tribune’s Nelson Algren Literary Awards is a nationally recognized contest for original short fiction, named in honor of the Chicago literary great Nelson Algren. The contest has been held annually since 1981. The award has been presented to a number of distinguished authors, including Louise Erdrich and… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 19, 2017

Good News for Alumnus John C. Lillig!

The English Department received wonderful news this week that alumnus John C. Lillig was named a partner at Hoogendoorn & Talbot LLP, effective January 2017! Previously, John had been an associate at the firm since 2010. He concentrates his practice on counseling for-profit and non-profit corporations and individuals on transactional, real estate, and copyright matters. His clients include several writers and filmmakers, and he is on the Board of Directors of Polyphony H.S., a non-profit literary magazine for high school writers and editors founded by Chicago author Billy Lombardo. John is a 1996 graduate of… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 18, 2017

Nominate a Faculty Member for an ETA Award!

If you have had a faculty member who has influenced, nourished, and guided your educational experience at DePaul, now is your opportunity show your appreciation! Nominate them for an Excellence in Teaching Award! Send in a nomination letter by Monday, February 20th online.

by Ex Libris on January 12, 2017

DEADLINE EXTENSION: Graduate Assistant Application Now Due January 22

ATTENTION! All current, incoming, or prospective graduate students, this is a notification that the application deadline for 2017 Graduate Assistant in the English Department has been extended to Sunday, January 22. Find full information below: Each spring, the English Department awards a limited number of graduate assistantships for the upcoming academic year. Graduate assistantships carry full tuition for up to eight graduate-level courses taken for credit towards your degree during the academic year (up to 12 courses over two years if the award is renewed) and a stipend of $7,500, payable September through May. Graduate… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 12, 2017

Celebrating MLK Day at DePaul

As a reminder to students, this coming Monday, January 16 the university will be closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Throughout the week DePaul will also be hosting a series of events to commemorate the holiday and honor Dr. King’s lifetime of fighting for social justice and racial equality. 2017 Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day Saturday, January 14 9AM-1 PM Marillac Foglia Center, 2859 W Jackson Volunteers will help with Marillac Social Center’s Peace fair. RSVP to Liz Toth. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 16 University Officially Closed 20th Annual Rev…. Read Article →

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