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by Ex Libris on October 13, 2014

One Book, One Chicago Events at DePaul on October 21 and 28

One Book, One Chicago Events at DePaul This Month   Who: DePaul Associate Professor Hugh Ingrasci What: Heroes and Antiheroes in American Literature and Popular Culture When: Tuesday, October 21, at 6 p.m. Where: Richardson Library, Room 300   Who: DePaul Faculty Members Rebecca Johns-Trissler, Christine Sneed, and Dan Stolar What: Panel Discussion on Campbell’s Monomyth and Contemporary Fiction When: Tuesday, October 28, at 6 p.m. Where: Richardson Library, Room 300 Click here for an event description.

by Ex Libris on October 13, 2014

DePaul’s New Digital Humanities Graduate Certificate Program Now Accepting Applications

Digital Humanities, or “DH,” is the name for a set of computer-based tools and methods used by people in the humanities. Digital Humanities work is all around us, from large searchable databases to interactive and mobile storytelling apps; from innovative visualization methods for art history and anthropology to new collaborative platforms for research and teaching.The Digital Humanities Graduate Certificate program teaches the digital tools and methods that are increasingly important for students in every field of study. In the certificate program you will develop hands-on experience with these powerful tools and participate in projects including… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on October 13, 2014

DePaul Faculty Essays Published in The Millions and the Chicago Tribune

Michele Morano, an associate professor and director of the MAWP program here at DePaul, has published “The Afterlife of Travel: On the Work of Philip Graham and Alma Gottlieb” in online literary review The Millions. Christine Sneed, who is teaching at DePaul part-time this year, has published a piece on fact versus fiction in the Chicago Tribune. She cites Michele Morano and DePaul assistant professor Miles Harvey in her essay.  

by Ex Libris on October 6, 2014

Submit Abstracts for Mind, Body and (Con)Text: Cognitive Approaches to Literature and Linguistics (Deadline: 12/14/14)

School of Languages and Cultures 15th Annual Graduate Symposium March 6–7, 2015 Purdue University West Lafayette, Indiana   Submit 250-word abstracts (Times New Roman 12-point font, double spaced) to slcsymposiumpurdue@gmail.com by December 14, 2014. Email submissions should include the presenter’s name, institution of affiliation, email address, and phone number. Please do not include any identifying information on the abstract itself. In a separate attachment, you may also submit a short-form CV (one page). Up to two students with excellent proposals who do not have all expenses covered by their university will receive $100 travel grants. No additional application… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on September 29, 2014

Alumni Publications: Karin Vergoth

Early this month, MAW alum and Colorado-based freelancer Karin Vergoth penned an article for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association on the recovery of the ozone layer. Congratulations, Karin!  

by Ex Libris on September 26, 2014

Represent DePaul’s Graduate Students in English

DePaul’s English department is seeking two 2014–2015 graduate student representatives—one from the MAE program and one from the MAWP program—to represent English students in departmental discussions and decisions. Student representatives help faculty evaluate the teaching of professors who are going up for tenure or promotion. MAE and MAWP students may submit self-nominations to Ms. Jan Hickey (jhicke11@depaul.edu) by Friday, October 17. Nominees should include their name, contact information, and a statement (200 words maximum) explaining their interest in and qualifications for the position.  

by Ex Libris on September 23, 2014

Sunday Salon Chicago; Amina Gautier and Chris Green Readings

Sunday Salon Chicago returns to Black Rock Pub & Kitchen Sunday, September 28, at 7 p.m. This month’s reading series features DePaul professor Chris Green and former DePaul professor Amina Gautier. On Friday, September 26, The Book Cellar is hosting Chris Green for the launch of Résumé, his latest book of poems, at 7 p.m. At 7:30 p.m. the same night, Amina Gautier reads from Now We Will Be Happy at Women & Children First. Lincoln Square vs. Andersonville: the battle of the independent bookstores! Alternatively, stop by and support them both.

by Ex Libris on September 22, 2014

Upcoming Dates of Note for English Graduate Students

Register for the MAE capstone portfolio or thesis option by September 25. Apply for a MAE and MAWP Partial Tuition Waiver Scholarship by September 26. Attend the MAE capstone portfolio/thesis option information session on September 27. Apply for autumn quarter degree conferral by October 1.  

by Ex Libris on September 15, 2014

Alumni Updates: Adam Dick

Congratulations to alumnus Adam Dick! NightLights, an independent feature film he produced, enjoyed an initial weeklong run at Laemmle’s Music Hall 3 in Beverly Hills and earned a positive review in the Los Angeles Times. These days, Adam is “generally working on writing scripts and getting films made.” He recently optioned a Holocaust survivor’s memoir and plans to develop it into a miniseries.

by Ex Libris on September 10, 2014

Chris Green and Clare Stuber to Read at the Poetry Foundation on September 16

Join professor Chris Green and student Clare Stuber on Tuesday, September 16, at 7 p.m. for this month’s installment of the Poetry Foundation’s Open Door Readings. Open Door Readings take place on the third Tuesday of every month from September through May at 61 West Superior Street. The one-hour readings feature two Chicagoland college and graduate writing program instructors and two of their current or recent students. The series is free and open to the public.    

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