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Stoyan Tchaprazov won a PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grant

Stoyan Tchaprazov won for his translation from Bulgarian of The Misunderstood Civilization, by Dobri Voinikov. From the judges’ citation: A caustic satire from 1871, Dobri Voinikov’s play The Misunderstood Civilization is an indictment of the drive to westernize in the years leading up to Bulgaria’s independence from the Ottoman Empire. Hadji Kosta, the protagonist of the play and … Continue reading Stoyan Tchaprazov won a PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grant

CATEGORIES: Department News, RPC

Paul Kimumwe, Graduate Teaching Assistant in Rhetoric and Professional Communication, has a report published by the Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA).

Paul Kimumwe, Graduate Teaching Assistant in Rhetoric and Professional Communication, has a report published by the Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA).  “The State of Media Freedom and Journalists’ Safety in Africa 2022” was co-authored by Paul Kimumwe, Victor Kapiyo, Simone Toussi, and Dr. Wairagala Wakabi.  The report assesses the state of … Continue reading Paul Kimumwe, Graduate Teaching Assistant in Rhetoric and Professional Communication, has a report published by the Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA).

Mica Meader, senior English, has been published in JUMP+.

Mica’s publication was originally created for English/Speech Comm 275, “Analysis of Popular Culture Texts.”  In her piece, “Environmental Justice in Animal Crossings New Horizons,” viewers get a tour of Mica Meader’s island in Animal Crossing designed to highlight problematic behaviors built into the game—behaviors that drive negative actions for which the player is rewarded. The tour … Continue reading Mica Meader, senior English, has been published in JUMP+.

CATEGORIES: Department Events

Science with Cyclones

Reiman Gardens and the ISU English Department invite the public to attend an evening of science fair fun on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at Reiman Garden’s Mahlstede Building. From 5:30-7:30 p.m., ISU science students will present a variety of interactive science displays on fun topics. Plus, don’t miss a chance to catch up with Scientist Cy. … Continue reading Science with Cyclones

November 16, 2022, 5:30-7:30pm | Reiman  Gardens

Nergis Danis & Agata Guskaroska have Received the Teaching Excellence Award

Congratulations!  This award focuses on graduate students who go above and beyond their required teaching expectations by teaching extra courses, getting excellent marks in evaluations, or creating and leading their own courses. The award is given to multiple students each year. Recipients receive a certificate. Congratulations on the recognition of your outstanding work!

CATEGORIES: Department Events

Autumn Walk at Everett Casey

A’Ja Lyons will be leading a hike on November 5th at 1pm. The trail in its entirety is 1.25 miles, big kid friendly, and you’ll get to see the new South Campground She’s completed (the known campground henceforth known as North Campground). There are three at-your-own-risk creek crossings. The west trail is a bit more … Continue reading Autumn Walk at Everett Casey

November 5, 2022, 1:00pm | Everett Casey Nature Center and Reserve