Today in Student News: Congratulations to MAWP student Bethanie Hestermann, who just signed her first book contract with Chicago Review Press! Bethanie will be co-authoring a children’s book (ages 9+) tentatively called Zoology for Kids, along with her husband, Josh Hestermann. Their book will be part of Chicago Review Press’ fall 2014 list. As Bethanie…Continue reading Student News, a Student Reading, an Essay Contest, & More
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Faculty News: Ted Anton’s Nonfiction Book Release
In Faculty News, we are excited to announce the upcoming release of Professor Ted Anton‘s new book, The Longevity Seekers: Science, Business and the Fountain of Youth, which will be released by the University of Chicago Press on May 1st, 2013. In addition to The Longevity Seekers, Anton has written two other books, Bold Science:…Continue reading Faculty News: Ted Anton’s Nonfiction Book Release
Jay Baron Nicorvo on Campus, Faculty News, and More
The Visiting Writers Series would like to invite you to their next on-campus reading. Jay Baron Nicorvo will be reading from and discussing his debut poetry collection, Deadbeat, on Thursday, April 4th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Richardson Library room 115. Nicorvo’s debut collection, Deadbeat, revolves around a central character of the same name—descendant of…Continue reading Jay Baron Nicorvo on Campus, Faculty News, and More
Faculty News: Barrie Jean Borich Releases New Memoir
In today’s Faculty News, we extend our congratulations to Prof. Barrie Jean Borich. Borich joined DePaul’s creative writing faculty last fall, and this spring she is celebrating the release of her third creative nonfiction book, Body Geographic. Body Geographic is published by the University of Nebraska Press and was selected for inclusion in the American…Continue reading Faculty News: Barrie Jean Borich Releases New Memoir
Threshold’s Extended Deadline, Alumni News, and More
Threshold, DePaul’s annual literary arts journal, is extending their deadline for submissions through March 8th, 2013, at 11:59 p.m. Guidelines are the same as before and can be found on Threshold‘s tumblr account, as well as the previous Ex Libris call for submissions. This is your last chance to send your work in to DePaul’s…Continue reading Threshold’s Extended Deadline, Alumni News, and More
Faculty News: Christine Sneed’s Debut Novel
In Faculty News, congratulations to Prof. Christine Sneed. This week marked the release of Sneed’s debut novel, Little Known Facts. From the official press release: The people who orbit around Renn Ivins, an actor of Harrison Ford-like stature—his girlfriends, his children, his ex-wives, his colleagues in the film industry—long to experience the glow of his…Continue reading Faculty News: Christine Sneed’s Debut Novel
Summer Literary Seminars Contest, Two Job Openings, and More
Earlier this week, we announced the release of Prof. Francesca Royster’s new book. We’re excited to add that Dr. Royster will be on WBEZ tomorrow morning, discussing her book, Sounding Like a No-No, about the post-soul music of the 1970s and 1980s, with Tony Sarabia and Richard Steele. Tune into 91.5 FM between 9:15 and…Continue reading Summer Literary Seminars Contest, Two Job Openings, and More
Alumni News and a Digication Workshop
In Alumni News: Lindsay Branca (MAWP ’12) is happy to share that she was recently hired as a Proposal Writer at GTECH, whose world headquarters is located in Providence, RI. Congratulations, Lindsay! You can read more about GTECH and what they do on their website. If you’re an alumni or current student of DePaul’s English…Continue reading Alumni News and a Digication Workshop
Faculty News: Book Release for Francesca Royster
Don’t forget, today is the deadline to submit your work to Threshold! Email it in by MIDNIGHT TONIGHT for your chance at having your work published in DePaul’s annual student-run literary arts magazine! *** In Faculty News (and on-campus readings!): Congratulations to DePaul English professor Francesca Royster on the release of her new book, Sounding…Continue reading Faculty News: Book Release for Francesca Royster
Alumni News & A Conference Invitation
In Alumni News: Jim Kraus (MAW 2008) is pleased to announce the publication of his 22nd book, a novel entitled The Cat That God Sent. It will be released this spring by Abingdon Press. His previous novel with Abingdon, The Dog That Talked to God, spent two months on the CBA Best Seller list. Congratulations, Jim.…Continue reading Alumni News & A Conference Invitation
Student & Alumni News and More
DePaul English Graduate students had a very productive winter break– we received announcements from the following students about their recent awards and publications. Are you a student or graduate with news to share about an award, publication, job, or other accomplishment related to your degree? Email Maria at mhlohows@depaul.edu to be featured in Ex Libris’s…Continue reading Student & Alumni News and More
Celebrate James Baldwin’s Legacy, Kathleen Rooney’s Book Release, & More!
The DePaul English Department is cosponsoring an event with the LGBTQ Studies Program, “James Arthur Baldwin: Legacy.” This roundtable discussion on the impact of the thought, writing, and activism of James Baldwin is occasioned by the 50th anniversary of the publication of Another Country and “Down at the Cross,” 25 years after his passing. Please…Continue reading Celebrate James Baldwin’s Legacy, Kathleen Rooney’s Book Release, & More!