Department Events
The English Department has an Open House for majors and faculty in October and an Alum-Major-Faculty Gathering in May, when students who graduated with majors in English return to discuss career experiences and opportunities for the English major.
Student-generated Events
English majors interested in organizing events (such as readings, slams, plays, publications, and field trips) will always find faculty willing to offer support.
The English Club
The EnglishClub is a student-run organization which creates exciting social and cultural events for faculty and students, such as writing marathons for creative writing, poetry readings, and trips off campus. Students of all majors may join the club and hold offices. The English Club also produces the literary magazine, Persona.
Persona
The department sponsors Persona, an annual publication that includes fiction, poetry, drama, essays and artwork by students throughout the college. Selections are made by a student editorial staff. View winning selections from years past: 2008, 2007, and 2006.
Quick Short Story Contest
Student fiction writers can compete for glory in this two-hour contest by writing a short story using a first line given to them at the start of the contest.
Poetry Readings
Every year several readings are organized for campus poets, including the New Works! Reading to celebrate the spring equinox.
Medieval Banquet
(Held in the Fall semester)
Join faculty and students for an evening of medieval dining and entertainment! Readings and performances are put on by faculty and students. All English majors, faculty, and guests are welcome to attend, but costumes are required! For more information or for reservations, call Professor Sandidge at 572-5666. The cost for faculty and guests is $4.00 per person.
Page last updated 10/10/05
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