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2015 Chicago Writers Conference Deadline Approaching

A reminder to MAWP students and all interested writers, regular registration for the Chicago Writers Conference ends today! Tomorrow, Sept. 7th, late registration begins and admission prices increase. The Chicago Writers Conference is an annual event taking place September 25-27 this year. The conference is a unique opportunity to connect with publishers, authors, writers, and…Continue reading 2015 Chicago Writers Conference Deadline Approaching

Earn MAWP Credit in Ireland This Summer

This summer, DePaul MAWP students can earn course credit through the University of New Orleans’ Writing Workshops Abroad program, which will offer creative writing classes from June 19 to July 18 in Cork, Ireland. For more information, contact program coordinator Jarred Marlatt (504-280-7345 or writingabroad@uno.edu) or DePaul English associate professor Miles Harvey, who has taught…Continue reading Earn MAWP Credit in Ireland This Summer

India Study Abroad Program (Deadline: 5/1/15)

DePaul’s wealth of study abroad opportunities includes India: India’s Identities. This December intersession program will feature courses on travel writing (ENG 272/398) and philosophy (PHL 234/398). Associate professor and MAWP director Michele Morano and LAS assistant dean Randall Honold will be leading the program. The application deadline is May 1. See the flyer below for more information.

Submit Short Films to DePaul’s Diversity Film Festival (Deadline: 5/10/15)

DePaul’s second annual Diversity Film Festival invites all currently enrolled DePaul students to submit films of up to 15 minutes in length. The submission deadline is May 10, 2015. Three student filmmakers will win cash prizes: $500 for first place, $300 for second place, and $200 for third place.  

Registration Opens for DePaul’s Annual Career Week (February 8–15, 2015)

DePaul graduate students and alumni can register for DePaul’s eighth annual Career Week—a series of networking events, webinars, workshops, and other professional development opportunities—here. Career Week takes place on the Loop and Lincoln Park campuses as well as via the interwebs. Most Career Week activities are free. One notable exception is the Networking Happy Hour at BlackFinn Ameripub in River North. The $15 registration fee for the February…Continue reading Registration Opens for DePaul’s Annual Career Week (February 8–15, 2015)

LSAT Prep Course for DePaul Students

DePaul’s Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) department is offering an LSAT prep course. The eight-week course costs $699, which includes an assessment at the beginning of the course and Cambridge Educational Services’ Victory for the LSAT.

English Department GA Profiles: James Neisen

Name: James Neisen Program: MAE Graduate Assistantship: James works as a GA in the Writing Center. Fun fact: Before coming to DePaul to pursue a master’s degree in English, James earned an MFA in poetry at Syracuse University. *** The deadline to apply for 2015–2016 graduate assistantships is Friday, January 23.