English Faculty and Staff
Making the Difference
The English Department is one of the largest departments on campus, with about 30 current faculty/staff and many active retired faculty/emeriti. The depth of faculty expertise, passion, and engagement sets English apart from other areas of campus. With prolific writers, researchers, and scholars, students who major or minor in English will find incredible instruction and academic support.
Mondays & Wednesdays 11:00am-12:30pm
and by appointment
4402 Centennial Hall (Department of English)
715-836-4949
My teaching and research interests include African American Literature, American Cultural Studies in the mid-20th century, and Popular Culture Studies. My courses and professional publications are frequently interdisciplinary, blending examinations of creative nonfiction and memoir, social constructions of race and gender identity, and the cultural impact of mass communication (film, popular music, and related media) on everyday life. I make a special effort in my courses to connect the history of institutions with current events in the present day.
Mondays & Wednesdays 11:00am-12:30pm
and by appointment
8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday
8:30am - 2:30pm
My name is Danica Lorasch, and I am the Center for Writing Excellence (CWE) Department Assistant. I am here to create a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere for our CWE Interns and all writers entering the Center. If you have any questions about the Center, setting up an appointment, or anything else, I am here to help.
Thursdays 11:45-12:45
Fridays 1:00-2:00
and by appointment
Molly Patterson is a Professor in the English Department, specializing in Creative Writing. Her short fiction has been published in The Atlantic Monthly and The Iowa Review, among other publications, and her novel, Rebellion, was published by Harper (HarperCollins).
