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by Ex Libris on June 4, 2015

Poetry Foundation Media Internship (Deadline: 6/30/15)

The Poetry Foundation is looking for a media intern. Responsibilities include proofreading, creating event announcements, and updating media and community lists. Depending on the applicant’s experience in digital culture, the intern may help maintain the Poetry Foundation’s social media outlets. The application deadline is June 30, 2015. *** DePaulians chosen for the internship can receive academic credit by registering for ENG 509, the English department’s online internship course. Contact Chris Green, the director of DePaul’s internship program, for more information.

by Ex Libris on April 1, 2015

DePaul Instructor David Welch and MAW Alumna Laura Wagner to Read at the Poetry Foundation Tuesday, May 19

Tuesday, May 19, 7 p.m. Poetry Foundation 61 West Superior Street Free Admission The Poetry Foundation‘s Open Door reading series presents work from Chicago’s new and emerging poets and highlights the area’s writing programs. Each one-hour event features readings by two Chicagoland college and graduate writing program instructors and two of their current or recent students. May’s Open Door Reading presents Eastern Illinois University’s Charlotte Pence and her student Derick Ledermann along with DePaul University’s David Welch and his former student, MAW alumna Laura Wagner.

by Ex Libris on November 5, 2014

November’s Open Door Readings at the Poetry Foundation Tuesday, November 18

Tuesday, November 18, 7 p.m. Poetry Foundation61 West Superior Street  Free Admission The Poetry Foundation‘s Open Door reading series presents work from Chicago’s new and emerging poets and highlights the area’s outstanding writing programs. Each one-hour event features readings by two Chicagoland college and graduate writing program instructors and two of their current or recent students.   November’s Open Door Reading features Lewis University’s Simone Muench and her student C. Russell Price, along with Northwestern University’s Reginald Gibbons and his student Christine Pacyk.

by Ex Libris on October 30, 2014

Poetryfoundation.org Accepting Internship Applications (Deadline: 11/3/14)

Here’s the Skinny Poetryfoundation.org is accepting applications for a paid web internship. The student intern is expected to work 10 hours per week in the Chicago office of the Poetry Foundation from October through May. The application deadline is November 3, 2014.   Interested in Applying? Email a cover letter and résumé to Micah Jefferson at employment@poetryfoundation.org. Send all attachments as a DOC, DOCX, or PDF document with the subject line: Web Production Intern. If you prefer to apply by snail mail, address the envelope to: Micah Jefferson, The Poetry Foundation 61 W. Superior Street Chicago, IL, 60654.   For More… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on October 12, 2012

Upcoming Readings Featuring MAWP Students and More

In Student News: Michael Van Kerckhove (M.A.W.P.) will be part of the inaugural line-up of That’s All She Wrote, a brand new entry into the alive and well Chicago live-lit storytelling scene. Michael will be debuting a new personal story at this reading, and you can support him and enjoy the live literature of That’s All She Wrote at Swim Cafe at 1357 W. Chicago Avenue this Sunday, October 14th at 8:00 p.m. (doors open at 7:30). The event is free and food will be available. Swim Cafe is BYOB. *** In honor of the National… Read Article →

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