Weeks 4 & 5 Reminders

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As we finish Week 4 and move into Week 5, here are some reminders for the next several days. Since these two weeks are especially busy for submission deadlines, events, and other important dates, we’re posting this overview ahead of next Monday so you can get your schedules planned.

Week 4

Thursday, January 30:

  • DePaul’s Blue Demon Challenge—one day only!
    ([check back for details])

Due Friday, January 31:

  • The Iowa Review Awards
    (click here for details)
  • The Paris Review
    (click here for details)
  • Split Rock Review
    (click here for details)
  • LAST DAY to submit 2025-26 Grad Assistantship applications
    (click here for details)

Due Saturday, February 1:

  • American Short(er) Fiction Prize
    (click here for details)
  • Last day to apply for SQ2025 (June) graduation

Due Sunday, February 2:

  • Crook & Folly [incentive deadline]
    (click here for details)

Week 5

Due Monday, February 3:

  • Southern Cultures: “Country Music’s Mythology” (deadline at 11:00 PM)
    (click here for details)

Tuesday, February 4:

  • Event: Research Workshop #2: “Journey to the Conference”
    (click here for details)

In case you missed it…

  • Some internships are still available! These are:
    • Premier Travel Media
      (click here for details)
    • Wildhouse Publishing: Publicity Intern
      (click here for details)
    • RHINO Literary Magazine: Editorial Intern
      (click here for details)
    • ArtHouse Literary Agency
      (click here for details)
    • MAKE Magazine
      (click here for details)
    • ACM (Another Chicago Magazine)
      (click here for details)
    • Editorial Intern: Another Chicago Magazine
      (click here for details)
    • Chicago Poetry Center: Literary Life Intern
      (click here for details)
    • Dead Sky Publishing: Editorial Internship
      (click here for details)
    • Guerrero Media: Creative Production Editorial Intern
      (click here for details)
    • Suspended Magazine Editorial Internship
      (click here for details)

  • Click here for details on how to submit an LAS Excellence in Teaching Award! (These will be due February 17.)

  • Applications for the St. Albans Writer in Residence Program close February 20. Click here to read about this salaried position and to access the application instructions.

  • Know any talented high school writers or artists? Spread the word about DePaul’s Blue Book! The submission deadline is January 31; click here to find out more about this opportunity for teens in your family or community!

Coming soon…Spring Quarter 2025 course descriptions! Stay tuned for the full list, which you’ll be able to find under the “Classes” tab. (We’ll post about it on our Instagram page when it’s up!) Course registration begins Thursday, February 6, but be sure to check Campus Connect for your assigned sign-up date.