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by Ex Libris on January 6, 2015

English Department GA Profiles: Brandon Haskey

Name: Brandon Haskey Program: MAWP Graduate Assistantship Description: My GAship is at the University Center for Writing-based Learning or, as we call it, the UCWbL. Try pronouncing it—it’s fun! At the UCWbL, there are many things I get to do! Aside from tutoring students, alumni, and faculty on their writing, I participate in the UCWbL’s leadership team. The best part of my GAship, though, is getting to be a producer and cohost of Scrawl Radio, a weekly radio show (“Every Friday morning at 11 o’clock…” If you know our theme song, you’re singing it now!) that… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on September 21, 2012

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 tutor in the UCWbL, Assistant Coordinator for the Collaborative for Multilingual Writing and Research Bio: Jillian (or Jill, she really doesn’t care either way) graduated in 2011 with a BA in teaching English from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL…. Read Article →

by Ex Libris on September 18, 2012

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 now, it is my pleasure to introduce all of you to three of the English Department’s new Graduate Assistants. We wish them all welcome and congratulations! Mark R. Brand Program & year: M.A. in Writing & Publishing, graduating in May… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on September 30, 2011

Meet the New GA’s (Part 2)

You asked and Ex Libris delivers! Today we are happy to bring you Part 2 of “Meet the New GA’s”. If you missed part one, you can read about Matt, Julia, and Claire here. Please join me in congratulating all seven new GA’s. Tracey Hulstein Program & year: MAWP, first year GA role: UCWbL Productions (formerly Multimedia) Team Leader Bio: Tracey is originally from Rochester, MN, but somehow ended up living in Iowa for the past seven years. She graduated from Northwestern College in Orange City, IA, double-majoring in Theatre and Writing with a focus… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on September 21, 2011

Meet the New GA’s (Part 1)

First order of business: Winter and Spring 2012 schedules have been UPDATED. The updated schedules can be found right here on Ex Libris under “Classes” and are also available in PDF form to download or print on d2l under “MA in English/Writing and Publishing” > “Content”> “Course Lists”. And now for the fun part: Meet the new GA’s! This year we have seven new GA’s in the English Department. Welcome and congratulations, all! Claire Rooney Program & year: MAWP, second year GA role: Assistant Coordinator for Writing Groups at the UCWbL Bio: Claire graduated from… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on October 7, 2010

Meet the GAs: Molly Tranberg

Program: MAWP Graduate Assistant Role: Editor of Ex Libris, webmaster of graduate programs websites, assistant in the graduate office, and tutor at the Writing Center Accomplishments, Publications: My most recent accomplishments include a proofreading internship at Sourcebooks, Inc. this summer where I spent my days scouring the Chicago Manual of Style and reading romance novels, and a story recently published in Michigan Audubon Society’s bi-monthly magazine, the Jack-Pine Warbler, about owling. Favorite Author or Period of Study: I’m drawn to literary nonfiction and nature writing, especially essays by Annie Dillard. I can’t help but devour anything… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on October 6, 2010

Meet the GAs: Katie Wesolek

Program: MAE Graduate Assistant Role: tutor in the writing center and assistant to Matthew Pearson in faculty services Accomplishments, Publications: presented at Chicagoland Writing Centers Conference last academic year, Sigma Tau Delta member, Golden Key Honor Society member Favorite Author or Period of Study: Early Modern drama, but I also love several authors outside of that period (of course) such as George Elliot, Flannery O’Connor, T.S. Elliot, and Jessica Powers Plans for the school year: Finish two classes (Structure of Modern English and a Medieval req.) and write my thesis under the guidance of Professor McQuade. I also… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on October 5, 2010

Meet the GAs: Angel Woods

I find these things so incredibly difficult, she thought to herself as she spun in circles at her desk. Yes, I do carry on an inner monologue, a lot like J.D., Zach Braff’s character on Scrubs. However, my inner monologue is slightly less annoying and doesn’t impair my ability to function like his often does. I also enjoy putting theme music to my life Sinatra, Sondre Lerche and the Temptations. Like a new car, I have plenty of quirks, but I hide them pretty well until you get to know me. So my name is… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on September 30, 2010

Meet the GAs: Matthew Fledderjohann

Program: MAE Graduate Assistant Role: Tutor, Receptionist, Research Team Leader in the Writing Center Favorite Authors: Chaim Potok, David James Duncan, Oscar Wilde Matthew is a first year student in the M.A.E. program and a Graduate Assistant in the Writing Center. He completed his undergraduate degree in 2007 from Purdue University with majors in English Literature and General Communications. After graduation Matthew joined the Peace Corps and lived for over two years in northwestern Kazakhstan teaching English, learning Russian, and eating horsemeat. He is pleased to have reentered the Western academy and is looking forward… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on September 29, 2010

Meet the GAs: Kim Anderson

Program: MAE Graduate Assistant Role: Writing Center Outreach Team Leader, Writing Center Tutor Accomplishments: First place in American Literature and Film Critical Essay at the 2009 Sigma Tau Delta Conference Favorite Period of Study: Medieval Literature Favorite Genre of Writing: This is a tough one – I really enjoy long fiction, but I also enjoy short non-fiction. Plans for the school year: I’m a part of EGSA, I’m helping organize the Illinois Medieval Association Conference, I will attend the 46th International Congress on Medieval Studies in May, 2011, and I will be applying to PhD… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on September 29, 2010

Meet the GAs: Jessica Block

Program: MAWP Graduate Assistant Role: Tutor and Webmaster at the Writing Center Accomplishments, Publications: Learning to write CSS and HTML over the summer, most recent publication in 2010 issue of Threshold Favorite Author or Genre of Writing: poetry, but my favorite author is Milan Kundera Plans for the school year: continuing to pursue publication in various fields of study and finishing my degree in June Jessica earned her B.A. from Illinois Wesleyan University where she majored in English-writing (specializing in poetry) and minored in History. She enjoys cooking and plans to open a diner upon… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on September 28, 2010

Meet the GAs: Joe Olivier

Joe enrolled in the M.A.E. program in the winter of 2009 and is joining the Writing Center this fall as a Graduate Assistant. He earned his B.A. in Sociology with minors in Spanish and Latin American Studies from Loyola University New Orleans in 2006. After graduating from Loyola, he worked as a legal assistant for a non-profit law office in New Orleans. In addition to great literature, Joe’s academic interests include philosophy, economic history, and social theory. Stay tuned for more graduate assistant profiles in this series.

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