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Sarah Brown Wessling, 2010 National Teacher of the Year

Sarah Brown Wessling, an Iowa State undergraduate and graduate alumna in English, was named the 2010-2011 National Teacher of the Year. President Obama conferred the honor on Wessling on April 29 in the White House Rose Garden. Considered the nation’s top teaching honor, this award is sponsored by the Chief State School Officers. Wessling was … Continue reading Sarah Brown Wessling, 2010 National Teacher of the Year

CATEGORIES: Department Events, Department News

Fall and Winter Break Main Office Hours

The English main office and support staff will hold the following office hours during fall and winter breaks this year. Fall Break: Monday, November 19-Wednesday, November 21: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., with limited staff available. Thursday, November 22-Friday, November 23: Closed, University Holidays Winter Break: Monday, December 17-Friday, December 21: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 … Continue reading Fall and Winter Break Main Office Hours

CATEGORIES: Alumni News, Department News, Graduate Student News

Matthew Baker, PhD graduate in RPC, wins Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award

Matthew Baker, a PhD graduate in the Rhetoric and Professional Communication program, won the Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award earlier this year at the Association for Business Communication’s 83rd Annual International Conference. This award is presented annually to the outstanding dissertation or thesis in the area of business communication written as part of a doctoral program. … Continue reading Matthew Baker, PhD graduate in RPC, wins Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award

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ALT Brown Bag Colloquium

November 2, 2018, 12:00-1:00pm | 212 Ross Hall

CATEGORIES: Department Events

Prairie Planting & Bonfire at Casey

Mark your calendars for the first event of the year at the Everett Casey Nature Reserve for Saturday, October 20, 2:00-5:00 p.m. This is a great chance for everyone in our English Dept family to explore the Casey property, hike, help plant some prairie seeds, enjoy s’mores & snacks before a bonfire, and maybe get … Continue reading Prairie Planting & Bonfire at Casey

October 20, 2018, 2:00-5:00pm | 796 170th St, Boone

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English Alumni Award/Pulitzer Prize Winner, Andie Dominick

The 2018 English Alumni Award Winner, Andie Dominick, will visit the department for a reception open to faculty, students, and staff. Andie is the recipient of the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing.

October 25, 2018, 3:30-5:00pm | 212 Ross Hall