Congratulations to Prof. Jonathan Gross, who recently lectured at the University of Warsaw! Invited by UW’s Faculty of Liberal Arts and Faculty of Polish Studies, Prof. Gross presented on Music as a theme in Mickiewicz’s Forefather’s Eve (Part Three), Konrad Wallenrod, and Pan Tadeusz. In DePaul’s English Department, Prof. Gross teaches courses in English Romanticism,…Continue reading Prof. Jonathan Gross Lectures at University of Warsaw!
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Call for Recommendations: LAS Excellence in Teaching Awards
Do you have a favorite professor/faculty member? Have any of your instructors gone the extra mile? For any faculty member who has significantly influenced your studies at DePaul, show your gratitude with an Excellence in Teaching nomination! See the flyer below for details.
New Internship Opportunity: Premier Travel Media
For those of you still looking for an internship for this quarter—or if you’d like an internship for this spring or this summer—check out the opportunity below from Premier Travel Media! (If you secure an internship for any quarter, Prof. Green will need to register you for ENG 509 [4 credits]; please contact him at cgreen1@depaul.edu.) The…Continue reading New Internship Opportunity: Premier Travel Media
Now Open: Submissions to the 45th Edition of DePaul’s Crook & Folly!
Submissions are now open for DePaul’s student-run literary magazine, Crook & Folly! Scroll down for deadline and submission details. (The info below has been copied from Crook & Folly.) Incentive Period Deadline: February 2, 2025, 11:59 PM (The incentive period allows your work to be seen by C&F staff prior to the submission deadline and…Continue reading Now Open: Submissions to the 45th Edition of DePaul’s Crook & Folly!
Graduate Assistantships Available for all English Grad and Combined Degree Students! (Deadline: January 31)
Each spring, the English Department awards Graduate Assistantships for the upcoming academic year. These carry: [*Note: combined degree students are unable to renew GAships for a 2nd year] GAs are assigned to work 20 hours per week at the Lincoln Park or Loop Campus during the fall, winter, and spring quarters. These assignments include: Any…Continue reading Graduate Assistantships Available for all English Grad and Combined Degree Students! (Deadline: January 31)
Week 2 Deadline Reminders
Happy Monday—and welcome to Week 2! Here are a few deadline reminders for the week ahead (important LAS deadlines are highlighted in yellow): Due Tuesday, January 14 Due Wednesday, January 15 Due Friday, January 17
Important Reminder + WQ2025 Partial Tuition Scholarship Announcement!
Happy Friday of Week 1! This is your reminder that 11:59PM tonight is the last day to add classes to your Winter Quarter schedule. For all students in the MAE/MALP, MAWP, and MFA programs: Partial Tuition Scholarships are available for this Winter Quarter! For full details, eligibility info, and the application form, please see the…Continue reading Important Reminder + WQ2025 Partial Tuition Scholarship Announcement!
Upcoming!: “From Paper to Presentation: A Research Workshop Series”
We sometimes post about conference opportunities on Ex Libris—but how prepared are you to present at one? Check out this valuable upcoming workshop series to sharpen your skills and research papers (and answer any questions you might have)! [See flyer below for details.] The first workshop, “Getting Prepared for a Conference,” will be held in…Continue reading Upcoming!: “From Paper to Presentation: A Research Workshop Series”
Welcome Back! / Open Calls for Submissions + Some Reminders
Welcome back to a new quarter, and Happy New Year! As you settle into your new classes, check out these upcoming fellowship opportunities, calls for submissions, and contests for the year ahead! Scroll to the bottom of the list for a few reminders on previous posts and some important LAS deadlines for this quarter. (The…Continue reading Welcome Back! / Open Calls for Submissions + Some Reminders
Call for Submissions: the New Ohio Review’s 2025 Ellis Prizes in Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry
(The information below has been copied from the New Ohio Review‘s website.) Deadline: January 14, 2025 We are happy to announce the opening of the 2025 Ellis Prizes in Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry. NOR will award $750 for a poem or series of poems, a short story, and a piece of creative nonfiction submitted in…Continue reading Call for Submissions: the New Ohio Review’s 2025 Ellis Prizes in Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry
Know Any Talented High School Writers or Artists? This Holiday Season, Spread the Word About DePaul’s Blue Book!
Whether it’s a family member, relative, friend, neighbor, or another talented teen in your community (or classroom), tell them about the opportunity to get published in DePaul’s Blue Book! The submission deadline for Blue Book 2024 is coming up on January 31, 2025, soon after the holidays. DePaul’s Blue Book: Best American High School Writing…Continue reading Know Any Talented High School Writers or Artists? This Holiday Season, Spread the Word About DePaul’s Blue Book!
MMLA Conference: Info & Photos!
Thank you to everyone who visited the MMLA’s 65th Annual Convention this morning at Hilton Chicago and attended Dr. Jonathan Gross‘ panel, featuring our English grad students Carmen Romero Lopez, Rebecca Hathaway, and Zach Cleir! See below for pictures from the event and a short bio on each of these students. The Midwest Modern Language…Continue reading MMLA Conference: Info & Photos!