The deadlines for students to apply for winter and spring degree conferral have passed. For any student who intends to graduate in winter or spring but has not applied for degree conferral please take the following actions in order to graduate on-time: Apply for summer degree conferral by following these steps. Fill out this online…Continue reading Degree Conferral Missed Deadlines
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REMINDER: The Deadline for Spring Degree Conferral is Tomorrow!
Any students who are planning on graduating in Spring 2017 should apply for both degree conferral and the graduation ceremony by February 1, 2017 (tomorrow). Apply for conferral online here. Contact Janet Hickey at jhicke11@depaul.edu with further questions.
Black Graduate Student Association Kick-Off Meeting
The Black Graduate Student Association is hosting an interest meeting to discuss their organization and reach out students interested in getting involved. The meeting takes place on Tuesday, February 7, from 4:30-5:30 PM in Lewis 1401. Contact Gabby Parsons at gparson2@depaul.edu or sign up for their listserv here.
Gerald Paetsch Academic Advising Award
Do you have a faulty or staff advisor that has impacted your life in positive, even life changing way? Then nominate them for the Gerald Paetsch Academic Advising Award! Find out more and send in nominations online here. Nominations are due by Wednesday, March 1.
REMINDER: Submissions Due January 31 for Nelson Algren Contest
As a reminder, The Chicago Tribune will close submissions to their 2017 Nelson Algren Literary Contest on January 31! They are accepting submission of 8,000 words with a limit of two stories per author. There is no entry fee. The winner will receive $3,500. Submit online here. The Chicago Tribune’s Nelson Algren Literary Awards is a…Continue reading REMINDER: Submissions Due January 31 for Nelson Algren Contest
Good News for Alumnus John C. Lillig!
The English Department received wonderful news this week that alumnus John C. Lillig was named a partner at Hoogendoorn & Talbot LLP, effective January 2017! Previously, John had been an associate at the firm since 2010. He concentrates his practice on counseling for-profit and non-profit corporations and individuals on transactional, real estate, and copyright matters.…Continue reading Good News for Alumnus John C. Lillig!
Nominate a Faculty Member for an ETA Award!
If you have had a faculty member who has influenced, nourished, and guided your educational experience at DePaul, now is your opportunity show your appreciation! Nominate them for an Excellence in Teaching Award! Send in a nomination letter by Monday, February 20th online.
DEADLINE EXTENSION: Graduate Assistant Application Now Due January 22
ATTENTION! All current, incoming, or prospective graduate students, this is a notification that the application deadline for 2017 Graduate Assistant in the English Department has been extended to Sunday, January 22. Find full information below: Each spring, the English Department awards a limited number of graduate assistantships for the upcoming academic year. Graduate assistantships carry…Continue reading DEADLINE EXTENSION: Graduate Assistant Application Now Due January 22
Celebrating MLK Day at DePaul
As a reminder to students, this coming Monday, January 16 the university will be closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Throughout the week DePaul will also be hosting a series of events to commemorate the holiday and honor Dr. King’s lifetime of fighting for social justice and racial equality. 2017 Martin Luther King, Jr.…Continue reading Celebrating MLK Day at DePaul
A Few Big Congrats!!
Ex Libris wants to give a shout-out to a few members of the DePaul English community we are especially proud of this month! First off, a huge congratulations to Kathleen Rooney for the release of her highly anticipated novel Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk! Can’t wait to read it Kathleen!! Borja Cabada, a recent graduate of…Continue reading A Few Big Congrats!!
REMINDER: PTS Award Applications Due January 17
The M.A. in English and M.A. in Writing and Publishing programs are offering Partial Tuition Scholarships (PTS) to recognize the outstanding academic achievement of students in the English department’s two graduate programs. Partial Tuition Scholarships provide a partial reimbursement for tuition paid for 2017 winter graduate courses in English taken toward the MAE and MAWP…Continue reading REMINDER: PTS Award Applications Due January 17
Welcome to Winter Quarter 2017!
Welcome back! Here at Ex Libris we’re hoping everyone had a nice holiday break, and enjoyed sometime away from their studies. Now that the new year is underway, please take a moment to note some important upcoming dates: January 8 – Last Day to Add Classes January 15 – Last Day to Drop Classes 2017-2018…Continue reading Welcome to Winter Quarter 2017!