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Michelle Tremmel Publishes Two Poems in Iowa Council of Teachers of English

Michelle Tremmel, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English and Academic Advisor, recently had two teaching poems published in December in the Iowa Council of Teachers of English, “I Never Thought I’d Be a Writing Teacher” and “Reluctant School Reader’s Lament”. Michelle taught middle and high school English in Michigan for 20 years, and … Continue reading Michelle Tremmel Publishes Two Poems in Iowa Council of Teachers of English

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ENGL 510 (Intro to Computers in Applied Linguistics) Technology Showcase

The students in Professor Jim Ranalli’s ENGL 510 Introduction to Computer in Applied Linguistics invite you to a showcase of their culminating projects.  Experience hands-on demonstrations of these unique technological creations, which have been 10 weeks in the making.  This year’s eclectic array of projects include: a speech-recognition based safari park adventure for young L2 … Continue reading ENGL 510 (Intro to Computers in Applied Linguistics) Technology Showcase

December 11, 2018, 12:00-1:30pm | 212 Ross Hall
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Emerging Writers

Fiction: Renee Christopher Poetry: Crystal Stone Non-Fiction: Riley Morsman

February 21, 2019, 7:15pm | Design on Main, Ames
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Emerging Writers

Fiction:  Eric Williams Poetry:  Ana McCracken Non-Fiction:  Brendan Curtain

January 17, 2019, 7:30pm | Design on Main, Ames
CATEGORIES: Department News, English, Graduate Student News

Anik Chartrand Presenting at British Commonwealth & Postcolonial Studies Conference

Anik Chartrand, MA student in English Literature, will be presenting her paper titled “Abandonment Issues in the Neglected Village and In the Castle of My Skin” at the British Commonwealth and Postcolonial Studies Conference (BCPS) in Savannah, Georgia, February 15-16, 2019. The paper is a psychological critique on George Lamming’s Caribbean novel, In the Castle of … Continue reading Anik Chartrand Presenting at British Commonwealth & Postcolonial Studies Conference

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Stacy Tye-Williams Participates in Bullying Workshop Series

Professor Stacy Tye-Williams, along with members of the National Communication Association Anti-Bullying Task Force, conducted a workshop series on bullying for hospital employees at the Shriners Hospital in Salt Lake City on November 6, 2018.  Stacy is the co-chair of the task force, which consists of ten other members from universities across the country. The … Continue reading Stacy Tye-Williams Participates in Bullying Workshop Series

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Wine and Poetry Night

Enjoy Wine and Poetry Night on Friday, December 7 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Plot Twist Bookstore. Members of English who will be featured are Deb Marquart, Allison Boyd Justus, Crystal Stone, and Chloe Clark.

December 7, 2018, 6:00-8:00pm | Plot Twist Bookstore
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Phorum Speaker Series: Dr. Jason Swarts

Dr. Jason Swarts is a Professor of English in Technical Communication at NC State.  His research focuses include mobile communication technologies, computer-supported cooperative work, and studies of location and place.  All are welcome to attend.  Dr. Swarts will be speaking in 420 Ross through Skype.

December 6, 2018, 3:00pm | 420 Ross Hall