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by Ex Libris on May 18, 2021

TEDxDePaulUniversity is back! Register today for the 2021 online event on Friday, May 21 at 11:30 a.m. CT

The DePaul community, friends and family are invited to register​ for this year’s TEDxDePaulUniversity free online event, “The Unexpected.” The event will take place on May 21 from 11:30-1pm CST. To learn more, visit the official DePaul University TEDx site here.  About the 2021 speakers Six DePaul community members were selected to speak and explore the theme of how some of life’s most important lessons are often the most unexpected. Jacqueline Kelly-McHale, faculty, School of Music Jamal McPherson, graduate student, School of Public Service Coya Paz, interim dean, The Theatre School  Priyanka Podjale, 2020 graduate, College of Communication… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on March 10, 2021

Chicago Literary Hall of Fame: Fuller Award Ceremony

Register for the event here. Sandra Cisneros is a poet, short story writer, novelist, essayist, performer and artist whose work explores working class lives and landscapes. She will receive the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame’s Fuller Award for lifetime achievement.  As a Chicago native, Cisneros began her career with the 1980 publication of poetry chapbook Bad Boys and her must-read 1984 young adult novel, The House on Mango Street. Her most recent work is 2015’s A House of My Own: Stories From My Life.  Cisneros has received many prestigious awards, including the American Book Award, a MacArthur Fellowship, a Lannan… Read Article →

Anthology Launch Event

by Ex Libris on February 11, 2021

DePaul’s Blue Book: Launch Event! February 19th

DePaul’s Blue Book is the latest imprint by DePaul University’s English Department, which fosters work in literature, creative writing, and publishing. There is a virtual launch of the anthology featuring seven of its writers on Friday, February 19th, 6:00-7:00 PM. Log in information below:

by Laurance Matthews on September 24, 2020

The Visiting Writers Series: Upcoming Event

In partnership with the History Department, The English Department Visiting Writers Series is hosting a remote event for the release of Professor Kathleen Rooney and Professor Miles Harvey’s books beginning at 6:00 pm on September 30: Historical Research in Fiction and Creative Nonfiction: Readings and Conversation with Kathleen Rooney and Miles Harvey. The conversation will be moderated by Amy Tyson of the History Department.  We would love to see as many faculty and students attending as possible for this one-hour event where participants can talk to the authors and gain insight into their writing process. It’s also a great… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on February 18, 2020

Congratulations to Alum: Matt Caracciolo

Congratulations to Matt Caracciolo, a 2012 DePaul MAWP program alum who published his first book this month: The Waygook Book: A Foreigner’s Guide to South Korea! From Monday Creek Publishing, The Waygook Book is a travelogue/memoir taking Matt from Chicago to teaching English in South Korea and back to his hometown of Columbus, OH. Join Matt at the Book Cellar in Lincoln on February 19 at 7pm as he discusses his new book for Local Authors Night and teaching English overseas.   

by Ex Libris on February 17, 2020

Queertopia 2020 Conference

Register for FREE (bit.ly/queertopia2020) for the 13th annual Queertopia conference, New Queer and Trans Politics?, on February 29 (Saturday) at Kresge Centennial Hall (Northwestern Evanston campus)! This year the conference features four student research panels, a keynote by Kim L Hunt, Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame Inductee and Executive Director of Pride Action Tank, and a screening and discussion of the film, Criminal Queers. See the attached flyer for details.  

by Ex Libris on February 10, 2020

Printer’s Row Lit Fest 2020

Get excited, because DePaul English publications will be exhibiting again at the Printer’s Row Lit Fest this summer! Check out who all will be there! https://printersrowlitfest.org/

by Ex Libris on February 4, 2020

Upcoming Events: What Can I Do About Climate Change?

TODAY- On Tuesday, February 4th from 12-3pm visit DePaul’s Richardson Library on LPC to learn what YOU can do about climate change. Organizations from across campus and the city of Chicago will be available to teach, engage, and inspire you to make a difference. This event is part of the 2019-2020 One Book, One Chicago season, exploring the theme Season For Change through the book The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert. onebookonechicago.org

by Ex Libris on January 27, 2020

Upcoming Events: CWA’s Networking for Writers Panel

Do you want to expand your network with year? Join Chicago Writers Association at their panel discussion “Networking for Writers Panel” on February 15th with five amazing authors to learn more information about residencies, conferences, professional organizations, and more.   Event Details:  Saturday, February 15, 2020 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Columbia College – Hokim Hall – First Floor 623 S. Wabash   This event is free and open to the public, but you must register to attend.   Want to receive emails about CWA events? Join the mailing list to stay updated on news and events.

by Ex Libris on January 24, 2020

JAM at the Art Institute of Chicago

Ever wonder what it’s like to work at an art museum? Area students and emerging job seekers, as well as college and university faculty and staff, are invited to a day of career-focused programming at the Art Institute of Chicago. Several DePaul students will be giving gallery talks. The program will include: • A museum careers panel • Gallery talks led by college and university students • Breakout sessions with museum staff • A reception for all guests featuring intern alumni and museum staff • Information about internships and job opportunities EVENT DATE AND TIME:… Read Article →

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