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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

An Evening with Desmond Egan

Award winning poet Desmond Egan will be visiting DePaul and reading selections from his work this coming Monday, March 6. See the flyer above for full details.

by Ex Libris on February 13, 2017

Greek Out! A Live Reading of Homer’s The Odyssey

Prof. Paula McQuade is hosting a live reading of Homer’s formative epic The Odyssey on Tuesday, February 21 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm! The event is looking for volunteers to read. If you are interested in participating, or would like more information, contact Prof. McQuade at pmcquade@gmail.com.

by Ex Libris on February 8, 2017

CFP: Graduate Student Papers on Subjectivity, Perception, Ontology

The British Modernities Group (BMG) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites graduate students to present papers at its twelfth annual interdisciplinary conference, “Changing the Subject: Subjectivity, Habitus, Behavior, and the End of the Subject.” The conference focuses on bring together work in ontology, literature, philosophy, psychology, and related fields to consider how scholars have responded to and interpreted questions of subjectivity and perception. The conference hopes to tackle a broad range of questions from the abstract and metaphysical to the political and material across a variety of disciplines. BMG will accept abstracts of no… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on February 7, 2017

Studio Chi Presents, “Working on ENIAC: Memory, Labor and Gender in the Early Digital”

Studio Chi continues there winter programming this month with a presentation by Thomas Haigh on the often forgot women of the early digital era. The event takes place on Thursday, February 23 at 6:00 pm in the Daley Building, Room LL105. See the flyer above for more details.

by Ex Libris on February 6, 2017

Deadline Extended for Campus 1871

The deadline for applications to Campus 1871 has been extended to this Friday, February 10. The weekend-long event takes place from March 31- April 2 and will be attended by universities across the Illinois and the Chicagoland area. At Campus 1871 you and a team will pitch and then develop a unique idea for a business startup that can solve one the many pressing questions of today. The weekend will include Startup 101 crash courses, keynote speakers, mentorship, pitches, and a grand prize for the winning team. Find out more on the video below, or apply online! Applicants should… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on February 6, 2017

TOMORROW: Panel Discussion on Refugee Ban

DePaul’s Refugee and Forced Migration Studies Program will be hosting a panel discussion on the Trump administration’s recent refugee ban tomorrow Tuesday, February 7, 2017 from 5:30-7:30. See the flyer above for more information.

by Ex Libris on February 6, 2017

Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference

The deadline to apply for scholarships to the Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference is approaching! Official conference applications are due May 1, but scholarship applications are due February 20. The conference takes place this summer June 19-25, at Bemidji State University in small town northern Minnesota. The conference fee is $550, however, several $300 scholarships will be awarded based upon need and literary merit. Apply for scholarships online here. The scholarship includes intimate daily workshops, craft talks, publishing and editor Q&A’s, afternoon events, five meals, and multiple recreational opportunities in the beautiful scenic area. Elizabeth Bradfield and Janice N. Harrington… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 30, 2017

CWIP E-Book Publishing

Chicago Women in Publishing is sponsoring an event focusing on e-book publishing on Wednesday, February 15. The event will focus on an authors perspective and advice for writers on the process of getting a work published digitally. The event takes place at the US Bank Building (190 S. LaSalle St., 40th floor) from 5:30-8:30 PM. The event is free for members and $10 for student nonmembers. Find further details on the call for submissions below, or register online here.

by Ex Libris on January 30, 2017

Weekly Recruiting Opportunities from the Career Center

Below is a full list of recruiting opportunities, workshops, and other career development opportunities being offered by the career center in the coming weeks. For full information, a complete list of events, and other employment resources for DePaul students visit the Career Center or Handshake. Ex Libris will keep this list updated weekly! INFORMATION SESSIONS Employer: Education Pioneers Event: Overview + Fellowship Information Session Date: Tuesday, January 31st 2017 Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Place: Suite 5300 (Kellstadt Graduate Office Conference Room) – DePaul Center https://depaul.joinhandshake.com/events/41634 WORKSHOP Mock Interview Week for Undergrads Date: Monday,… Read Article →

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.

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