We sometimes post about conference opportunities on Ex Libris—but how prepared are you to present at one? Check out this valuable upcoming workshop series to sharpen your skills and research papers (and answer any questions you might have)! [See flyer below for details.] The first workshop, “Getting Prepared for a Conference,” will be held in two weeks, on January 21. Lunch will be provided! (Can’t scan the QR codes on the flyer? Click on any of the workshops listed below and look for the green “Register” button on the sign-up page!:)
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Happy Week 10, everyone! Scroll down for a few reminders of upcoming events and deadlines for the week ahead (including our One Book, One Chicago announcement for Gabrielle Zevin’s author visit). [The dates to mark down are this Wednesday (13th), this Friday (15th), and this Saturday (16th)!] 1. One Book, One Chicago’s banned book: Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow When: FRIDAY, November 15, 11:00 AM Where: LPC, McGowan South, Room 106 This year’s One Book, One Chicago will feature author Gabrielle Zevin, who will discuss her book Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow in a reading,… Read Article →
We’ve been keeping you up-to-date on opportunities and events throughout the quarter—but it helps to see these all in one place! In case you need it, here’s a recap of all the fellowships, contests, and more with upcoming deadlines between now and early January (and a few with later deadlines, to help you plan ahead). Each item in the list below will have a hyperlink to its original post, where you can view more info and access application links. Fellowships, Workshops, and Residencies “Writing Between the Vines” Retreats for Writers (Available this February at four… Read Article →
Dr. Jonathan Gross and DePaul grad students Carmen Romero Lopez, Rebecca Hathaway, and Zach Cleir will be participating in the Midwest Modern Language Association’s 65th Annual Convention next week! Read below for full details on this event. We hope you’ll attend these interesting discussions! Where: Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave Schedule:Friday, November 15Third floor, private dining room 19:30 – 10:45 AM Love, Lust, and the Romantic Sublime: Blindness and Insight into Health and Well-Being in Frankenstein and Other Romantic Period Texts Panel chair: Jonathan Gross Saturday, November 16Third floor, private dining room 39:30 –… Read Article →
Please include your name, area of study/major, genre and length of piece. If the piece is theory or literary analysis, include a brief abstract. All applicants must be currently enrolled in the English program. We will accept pieces from English minors, but English majors will be prioritized.
“We are delighted to invite you to the fourth annual Bridges and Borders graduate student conference. This year’s theme is Media (In)Forms, and will feature a keynote by Dr. Cait McKinney. We encourage any and all graduate students to propose a paper or preconstituted panel. Please see the attached poster and visit our website for the full call for papers and submission details. (Note that the deadline for submission is February 16th, 2024.) If you have any questions, please contact our chairs, Catherine Evans and Emma Johnson, at bridgesandborders@andrew.cmu.edu. We look forward to reading your proposals! Best, Catherine & Emma… Read Article →
Open this post for more information regarding the MNWC, which plans to return in-person this summer, June 20 to June 26, 2022.
