MAWP student Stephanie Crets now writes for Time Out Chicago. You can read a recent article “Go Time,” on the Time Out Chicago: Kids website. Congratulations, Stephanie! Have your own announcements? Email mtranber@depaul.edu to see your accomplishments on Ex Libris!
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DePaul University 18th Annual Philosophy Graduate Student Conference
You are invited to attend the 18th annual philosophy graduate student conference on April 9th, 2011. The conference, “Urban Nature and the Praxis of Denaturalization,” will be held in the DePaul Student Center, Room 220 (2250 N. Clifton, Chicago 60614) from 9am-6pm. The scope of this conference makes it of interest not only to philosophers,…Continue reading DePaul University 18th Annual Philosophy Graduate Student Conference
Master Class and Reading with William Lychack
Thursday, April 14, 2011 Master Class with William Lychack 3:30-5 pm Location (on Lincoln Park campus) TBA Reading by William Lychack 6 pm Richardson Library, room 400 2350 N. Kenmore Free & open to the public The MAWP is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for graduate students to work with visiting writer William Lychack,…Continue reading Master Class and Reading with William Lychack
Confucius said… Teach Abroad in China
Christopher Walsh graduated from the MAWP in 2009 and then spent nearly a year living in China and teaching English. Here are his reflections on that experience. Confucius once said, “Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.” Now, Confucius said a lot of things, and if you happen to go to China, there will…Continue reading Confucius said… Teach Abroad in China
Open Books: Children, Literacy, and Books—Oh My!
By MAWP student Tracey Zdravkovic I never thought my mere presence in a classroom could cause a group of second and third grade students to go crazy with joy—especially as an MAWP student—but it is definitely something that I look forward to every week. Every Thursday, I trek to Jahn Elementary School (my alma mater,…Continue reading Open Books: Children, Literacy, and Books—Oh My!
Launch Reading and Reception for BRUTE NEIGHBORS
DePaul Humanities Center presents Launch Reading and Reception for Brute Neighbors: Urban nature poetry, prose and photography Monday, March 7, 2011 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Lincoln Hall 2424 North Lincoln Avenue THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. The book features some of Chicago’s best writers: Reginald Gibbons, Stuart Dybek, Christian Wiman,…Continue reading Launch Reading and Reception for BRUTE NEIGHBORS
The Girl and the Romance Novel, Part Two
By MAWP student Brittany Petersen Read the first part of this topic in Brittany’s previous post: “The Girl and the Romance Novel, Part One.” As I’ve discussed in my previous post, the romance genre has a simple formula that doesn’t necessarily include sex or an unflattering portrayal of women: An authentic love story (or at…Continue reading The Girl and the Romance Novel, Part Two
James Murphy Reading, a Review
By MAE student Jonathan Kittl On Thursday, February 17, 2011 at the John T. Richardson Library, Professor James H. Murphy presented his newly published book, Irish Novelists & the Victorian Age. Professor Murphy started the evening with a brief explanation concerning his process in constructing this new work. Professor Murphy includes references to well over…Continue reading James Murphy Reading, a Review
The Girl and the Romance Novel, Part One
By MAWP student Brittany Petersen As we finish up the chocolates, watch the balloons deflate and lay Valentine’s Day 2011 to bed, it seems appropriate to turn back to the source from which we as English students and authors get our romantic fix the other 364 days of the year: romance literature. Wait—you do read…Continue reading The Girl and the Romance Novel, Part One
Recent News from DePaul English Faculty
Congratulations to Professor Jim Fairhall Winner, Tennessee Williams New Orleans Fiction Contest Professor Fairhall will read from his winning story, “Pink,” at the 25th Annual Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival on Sunday, March 27. For more information on the contest and the festival, see http://www.tennesseewilliams.net/ Professor James H. Murphy Professor Murphy will celebrate his new book, Irish…Continue reading Recent News from DePaul English Faculty
Reading, Writing, and Religion
Read this post by MAWP student Matthew Caracciolo on writing and religion. How do the two intersect? Add your perspective to the discussion! DePaul’s student body represents a wide variety of religions. It’s surprising to me then that I hear little religious talk going on. Perhaps this is because I am a graduate student who…Continue reading Reading, Writing, and Religion