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Spring 2018 News
ÌýFaculty/Staff News
- Spring 2018 Faculty Awards and Recognition
- Dr. Roberta Di Carmine, Dr. Erika Wurth, and Dr. Everett Hamner have forthcoming books
- Dr. Pat Young has a contract for a book with the University of Mississippi Press
- Dr. Rich Ness has a book under contract
- Dr. Shazia Rahman has received a book contract with the University of Nebraska Press, her project entitled: "From Place to Displacement: Pakistani Women's Narratives of Belonging"
- Jerry's Retirement Party
- CAS Talk - Alisha White - "Creative Responses in Stimulus Response Interviews: Universal Design for Interview Methods"
- Dr. Chris Morrow Teaches Shakespeare at Bushnell High School
- Dr. Everett Hamner Presenting a Lecture on his Book
- Dr. Rebekah Buchanan Faculty Spotlight for Book Release
- Dr. Rebekah Buchanan has received a Fulbright for next academic year
- Maureen Magliocco and other English Emeritus Professors Recognized Read moreÌý
Student News
- Spring 2018 Sigma Tau Delta Inductions
- CAS Student Speaker Series, English Undergrad Students Presenting: Tess Tyler "Exploring Literature Through Action Strategies" & Francesca HammÌý"Why We Need Fiction in the Era of Fake News: Literature, Empathy, and Personal Policy Preferences". Tess (English Ed Major) made it into the Â鶹´«Ã½ Courier!Ìýnon–digital pic;Ìý
- Sigma Tau Delta Convention Spring 2018; News Release
- Undergraduate Research Day Abstracts:Ìý
Event News
- Summer 2018 Dead Film Maker's Society Series
- 4th Issue of SITREP reading event
- Grad Commencement Spring 2018
- English Awards Ceremony 2018
- 2018 Writing Festival Hosted by English Education was a success
- Sigma Tau Delta Spring Book Drive
- Â鶹´«Ã½ English Alum 2012, Kelly Budruweit Speaks at Â鶹´«Ã½
- Black History Month Film Screening Hosted by Â鶹´«Ã½ Film Club and African American Literary Society
ÌýOther News
- Fall 2018 Course Descriptions
- Holiday Decorations are in Swing in the Department of English
- (Youtube link)
- Literary Magazine for Veterans Accepting Submissions for Latest Edition
- We are saddened to hear about the passing of Leslie Walker, the spouse of former chair and professor of English, Ron Walker. Together they supported many endeavors including the Ron & Leslie Walker Graduate Fellowships for English grad students at Â鶹´«Ã½.Ìý
- John Mahoney, Â鶹´«Ã½ English Alumni, has passed away. . See Peoria Journal StarÌý
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Spring 2018 Publications
The Mirror and The Lamp Ìý
Mirror and the Lamp 2018 (pdf)
- by: David Banash
- by: Brittney Douglas
- by: Christy Wherley
- by: Mark Mossman
- by: Tiffany Dimmick
- by: Courtney Bender
- by: Tess Tyler
- by: Molly Cameron
- by: Tess Tyler
- by: Molly Cameron
- by: Brittney Douglas
- by: Molly Cameron
- by: Katie Green
- by: Courtney Bender
- by: Brittney Douglas
- by: Molly Cameron
- by: Tess Tyler
- by: Rebecca Gonner
- by: Molly Cameron
- by: Brittney Douglas
- by: Brittney Douglas
Â鶹´«Ã½ Voices
- See archive of winners for the 2018 edition from papers submitted in 2017
Film
Elements & Creative Writing Awards
SITREP: Veterans Perspectives on Combat and Peace
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Spring 2018 Recurring Events
- African American Literary SocietyÌýevery Wednesday (Simpkins 114, 3:30pm)
- Anime ClubÌýevery Friday (Simpkins 27, 6pm)
- Feminist Reading Group every Thursday (Simpkins Student Lounge, 3:30–4:30pm)
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Spring 2018 Calendar of Events in Order:
- January 29, 2018:ÌýFilm Club Screening: Dazed and Confused (Simpkins 220, 6pm)
- January 30, 2018: Major/Minor Expo (11am–1pm)
- February 2, 2018: The 5th Annual Writing Festival (10²¹³¾â€“2±è³¾)
- February 5, 2018:ÌýNikki Giovanni Keynote (University Grand Ballroom, 5:30pm) (rescheduled for March 1)
- February 16, 2018: Leland Essay Contest 2018ÌýSubmissions Due
- February 19, 2018:ÌýFilm Club Screening: Fruitvale Station (Simpkins 220, 6pm)
- February 26, 2018:ÌýFilm Club Screening: Fantastic Mr. Fox (Simpkins 220, 6pm)
- February 28, 2018:Ìý"Editing the Soul: Science and Fiction in the Genome Age" A Book Talk by Everett Hamner (Morgan 101A, 4:30pm)
- March 1, 2018:ÌýNikki Giovanni Keynote Speech (University Union Heritage Room, 6pm)
- March 2, 2018:ÌýCreative Writing AwardÌýSubmissions Due
- March 5, 2018:ÌýFilm Club Screening: Rumble Fish (Simpkins 220, 6pm)
- March 6, 2018: Spring 2018 Case Writer's in Residence: Benjamin Percy, Steven Dunn, Keith Lesmeister – Q&A Fiction Panel (Sherman Hall Auditorium, 3–5pm); Fiction Reading (Taylor Hall, 5–7pm)
- March 19, 2018:ÌýFilm Club Screening: Sullivan's Travels (Simpkins 220, 6pm)
- March 19, 2018:ÌýSITREP submissions due
- March 21, 2018: CAS Talk with Dr. Alisha White "Creative Responses in Stimulus Response Interviews: Universal Design for Interview Methods" (Morgan 101, 4:30pm)
- March 23, 2018:ÌýRebekah Buchanan Faculty Spotlight for Book Release (Â鶹´«Ã½ Art Gallery, 4–6pm)
- March 26, 2018: English Dept. Open House (9:30am–3pm)
- March 27, 2018: English Dept. Open House (9:30am–3pm)
- March 28, 2018:ÌýKelly Budruweit: "Believing in Books: Twenty–First Century Fantasy and the Re–Enchantment of Literary Value"(Simpkins 214, 5:30–8pm)
- April 2, 2018:ÌýFilm Club Screening: Europa EuropaÌý(canceled)
- April 6, 2018:ÌýMagliocco Lecture: Adrienne Brown “The Black Skyscraper†(Morgan 109, 7–9pm)
- April 6, 2018:ÌýElementsÌýSubmissions Due
- April 9, 2018:Ìý"The Sessions" Come to Â鶹´«Ã½ (COFAC Recital Hall, 10am–3pm)
- April 16, 2018:ÌýFilm Club Screening: Selena (Simpkins 220, 6pm)
- April 17, 2018: Spring 2018 Case Writer's in Residence: Kaveh Akbar, Khadijah Queen, Ruben Quesada – Q&A Poetry Panel (Sherman Hall Auditorium, 3–5pm); Poetry Reading (Taylor Hall, 5–7pm)
- April 19, 2018:ÌýEnglish Dept. Awards Night (Lamoine Room, 6–8pm)
- April 20, 2018: CAS Retirements/Awards (University Union, 4pm)
- April 30, 2018:ÌýFilm Club Screening: Kung Fu Hustle (Simpkins 220, 6pm)
- May 1, 2018: Â鶹´«Ã½ Employee Service Recognition Reception (Lamoine Room, 7pm)
- May 3, 2018: Study Jamz with the Writing Center (Bay-Hen Dining Center, 7-9pm)
- May 9, 2018:ÌýSITREP: Reading and Reception (University Art Gallery, 5pm)
- June 7, 2018 –ÌýThe Dead Filmmaker's Society: I Saw What You Did (Sandburg Theater, 5:30pm)
- June 17, 2018 –ÌýThe Dead Filmmaker's Society: The Loved One (Sandburg Theater, 5:30pm)
- June 21, 2018 –ÌýThe Dead Filmmaker's Society: Les Enfants Du Paradis (Sandburg Theater, 5:30pm)
- June 28, 2018 –ÌýThe Dead Filmmaker's Society: Moment to Moment (Sandburg Theater, 5:30pm)
- July 5, 2018 –ÌýThe Dead Filmmaker's Society: Lucie Sur Seine (Sandburg Theater, 5:30pm)
- July 12, 2018 –ÌýThe Dead Filmmaker's Society: House of Cards (Sandburg Theater, 5:30pm)
- July 19, 2018 –ÌýThe Dead Filmmaker's Society: The Shop on Main Street (Sandburg Theater, 5:30pm)
- July 26, 2018 –ÌýThe Dead Filmmaker's Society: The Rocket Man (Sandburg Theater, 5:30pm)
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