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by Ex Libris on January 25, 2017

Our Miss Brooks 100: Celebrating the Cenetennial of Gwendolyn Brooks

DePaul English faculty, staff, and students are invited to join the Art Institute in celebrating the centennial of beloved, profoundly talented, and Pulitzer Prize winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks. The event will feature five Pulitzer Prize winning poets – Rita Dove, Yusef Komunyakaa, Natasha Trethewey, Tracy Smith and Gregory Pardlo – reading their favorite poem from Miss Brooks, followed by a conversation moderated by award-winning journalist and author Natalie Moore. The event takes place February 2, 2017 from 6:00-7:45 PM at the Art Institute of Chicago. The event is free and open to the public, but requires pre-registration online here…. Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 25, 2017

Big Moose Prize Submissions Due Soon

Black Lawrence Press’s annual Big Moose Prize will be closed for submissions next Tuesday, January 31! The Big Moose Prize is searching for an unpublished novel from new, emerging, and established writers. The winner receives book publication, a $1,000 cash award, and ten copies of the book. Manuscripts between 90-1,000 pages in length are accepted. Find full details and submit online. From the editors: Black Lawrence Press is an independent publisher of contemporary poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. We also publish the occasional translation from German. Founded in 2004, Black Lawrence became an imprint of… Read Article →

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

Studio Chi: The Digital, the Humanities and Difference with Philip Ehtington

Studio Chi will be hosting their kick-off event tomorrow! The event hosts Philip Ethington from the University of Southern California presenting “The Digial, the Humanities, and Difference.” The event begins at 4:30 pm in McGowan South 108. See the flyer above for more information. Studio χ, a Center for faculty development, will foster and support research at the interface between humanities and computing. The Center will work with all colleges in the university to construct networks of interested faculty, to support and sustain their intellectual work, to provide appropriate technology and facilities, and to enhance… 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 17, 2017

Poetry Panel on Monday, February 6

Fifth Wednesday Journal is holding a poetry reading early February! See the flyer above for full information. From the editors: Fifth Wednesday Journal is an independent literary print magazine published twice yearly by Fifth Wednesday Books, Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Lisle, Illinois. Committed to the idea that contemporary literary and photographic arts are essential components of a vibrant and enduring culture, we publish those writers and visual artists who most effectively contribute to this mission. The unique range of literature and photography in each issue is both entertaining and intellectually meaningful for a wide… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 13, 2017

Luminarts Fellowships 2017

Graduate MAWP students are highly encouraged to apply to become a Luminarts Fellow in creative writing for this coming 2017 year. Luminarts welcomes talented young artists of all social, economic and cultural backgrounds in the Chicago area to create together. Luminiarts fellows have unique opportunities for grant/project support, special residency opportunities, lectures, workshops, mentorship, and facilitated conversations that provide valuable insights into building a successful career in the arts and strengthening Chicago’s art community. The Creative Writing Fellowship awards five $5,000 Luminarts fellowships for excellence in creative writing in in the categories or prose and… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 13, 2017

SLS Contests 2017

The Summer Literary Seminars (SLS) are now open for submissions to their 2017 contests in fiction and poetry. The contests offer writers and opportunity to win full funding for SLS programs in Georgia and Kenya as well as publication in Fence Magazine. The entry fee is $17 and the deadline is February 28. Find out more and apply online.    

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