As the quarter comes to an end, we would simply like to remind everyone that there are no graduate classes over the December Session, and that Winter 2013 classes begin on January 7th. Ex Libris will resume posting on January 7th as well. The English Department will remain open for the majority of winter break,…Continue reading End of Fall Quarter
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An Internship Opportunity, Free Creative Writing Classes, & a Call for Book Reviews
Academy Chicago Publishers is currently looking for two or three interns for an unpaid winter internship in the publishing industry. Zhanna Vaynberg, a recent MAWP graduate, is the managing editor at Academy Chicago Publishers in charge of finding interns, making this an especially promising opportunity for current DePaul English graduate students looking to get a…Continue reading An Internship Opportunity, Free Creative Writing Classes, & a Call for Book Reviews
Student News and Adult Student Week at DePaul
In student news, Raul Palma (MAWP), has had a short story accepted for publication at Saw Palm Literary Journal, a publication based out of the University of South Florida’s English Department. Raul’s story, “Obsolescence,” was written in Professor Gautier’s Mentor’s in Craft workshop during the spring term. It will appear in the 7th issue of…Continue reading Student News and Adult Student Week at DePaul
Get Involved in the DePaul Student Literary Scene!
Threshold, DePaul’s award-winning, student-run literary magazine is recruiting! As new co-editors, Rachel Harthcock (undergraduate) and Borja Cabada (graduate, MAWP) are excited about the prospects of putting together a terrific team that will help them create another great issue this year. They are looking for committed students (both graduate and undergraduate) to fill the editor positions…Continue reading Get Involved in the DePaul Student Literary Scene!
Writing for International Students, Grad Student Services on Facebook, & More
If you didn’t already hear the news on the DePaul English Graduate Programs Facebook page, the LAS Graduate Student Services now has their own Facebook page, where they’ve been posting updates from their office regarding degree conferral, registration, commencement, university events, and other important reminders for graduate students. *** A new graduate course in the…Continue reading Writing for International Students, Grad Student Services on Facebook, & More
Call for Papers: Humanities and Social Change at Purdue University
REMINDER: Tomorrow, October 23rd, is the last day to drop a Fall Quarter class. See Campus Connect for more information. *** Purdue University is pleased to invite all interested graduate students, scholars and professionals to submit abstracts for the 13th Annual Graduate Symposium, “Humanities and Social Change: How Literature Impacts Class, Gender and Identity.” The…Continue reading Call for Papers: Humanities and Social Change at Purdue University
How to Become an Editor, Grants for Grad Students, & More
Reminder: As current grad students are enrolling in Winter Quarter classes this week, don’t forget to check the course descriptions for Winter 2013 and Spring 2013. Many course times, locations, and descriptions have been updated– some of them very recently! *** The English Department is excited to announce their next Career Panel: “How to Become…Continue reading How to Become an Editor, Grants for Grad Students, & More
Introducing the Black Graduate Student Community, and Three Calls for Submissions
DePaul University is excited to announce the formation of the new Black Graduate Student Community. This organization was formed by a small group of graduate students to create a sense of community and fellowship and to be a pillar of support for black graduate students, and they are now ready to open the organization to…Continue reading Introducing the Black Graduate Student Community, and Three Calls for Submissions
Calls for Submissions and Papers
The Chicago Reader, Chicago’s largest free weekly newspaper and a nationally recognized leader in the alternative press, is now accepting submissions for its 13th annual Pure Fiction issue—a collection of short stories by local fiction writers paired with illustrations by local artists. Please send your fiction of up to 3,000 words to fiction@chicagoreader.com by November…Continue reading Calls for Submissions and Papers
Faculty and Alumni News, and a Graduate Open House
In Faculty News, congratulations to Prof. Nancy Grossman of the DePaul Honors Program, who is celebrating the publication of her first book, a Young Adult novel entitled A World Away. All are invited to join the friends and colleagues of Prof. Grossman at a reading, signing, and reception to celebrate the publication of her…Continue reading Faculty and Alumni News, and a Graduate Open House
Meet the New GA’s (Part 2)
Happy Friday, Ex Libris readers! Today we are happy to bring you Part 2 of “Meet the New GA’s”. If you missed part one, you can read about Mark, Emily, and Ryan here. Please join me in congratulating all five new GA’s. Jillian Merrifield Program & year: Third quarter in the MAWP GA Role: Writing…Continue reading Meet the New GA’s (Part 2)
Meet the New GA’s (Part 1)
IMPORTANT REMINDER: TODAY, September 18th, is the last day to drop Fall quarter classes without penalty. If you wish to drop a class, do so on Campus Connect before midnight. Also: current students, check your email for important information about Partial Tuition Scholarships! Applications for PTS awards are due on Wednesday, September 26th. *** And…Continue reading Meet the New GA’s (Part 1)