English News
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Winter 2021 Note from the Chair
When I last wrote to you in June 2020, I was a brand new chair, and things were feeling pretty bleak. Today, as I write, I’m feeling a lot more optimism.
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English Department Accomplishments - Fall 2020
Even in the midst of a pandemic, UWEC's English department faculty have been as busy as ever.
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New Rhetorics of Social Justice course to debut Spring 2021
This spring semester, Dr. Jonathan Rylander is excited to teach a new course on our books: English 316: Rhetorics of Social Justice.
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Compliments for the Center for Writing Excellence
The writer had come in many times this semester, usually with resumes or cover letters for different internships.
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Mrs. White wants to T.E.A.C.H.
Terri White is a long-time educator. A 1972 graduate of the University of Wisconsin with a degree in English and Library Science, White began her career as a school librarian.
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Accomplishments of UWEC English Alumni
Two UWEC English graduates have recently had their books published.
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Jail Datablitz Screening Project
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Students create virtual event to raise awareness about mental health, campus resources
A group of UW-Eau Claire students has created a virtual event to raise awareness about mental health issues on campus and the resources available to support Blugolds who need them. The event, Virtual Mental Health Awareness Concert, will air Nov. 18.
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Blugold alumnus takes the helm at the ECASD: Mike Johnson's first superintendent role
Johnson, who earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from UW-Eau Claire, returned to Eau Claire in July to assume his post as the newest superintendent of the Eau Claire Area School District.
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Elevating needed voices: Dr. Dorothy Ka-Ying Chan
With her strong editorial background and talent as an accomplished poet, Dr. Dorothy Ka-Ying Chan has founded an online literary magazine that seeks to elevate the marginalized creative voices of other BIPOC writers like herself.
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Chancellor delivers state-of-the-university message
UW-Eau Claire Chancellor James Schmidt expressed hope during his academic year opening message, that working together and using safeguards put into place will provide for a safe and sustainable return for the fall semester.
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UW-Eau Claire faculty, staff receive 2020 excellence awards
Eight faculty and staff members were recognized during the Aug. 25 opening meeting for their exceptional contributions to UW-Eau Claire.
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NEH grant to fund new certificate combining humanities, health research
The 12-credit certificate program will be a collaborative effort involving the university’s history, English, philosophy, biology, psychology and social work departments.
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UW-Eau Claire to host arts camp for teens in 2021: The Midwest Artist Academy
From the creative mind of B.J. Hollars, the Midwest Artist Academy will invite 50 aspiring young artists to gather at UW-Eau Claire in July 2021 for a week of collaboration and community, culminating in a production that showcases all genres.
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Welcoming Our New Faculty
The English Department at UW-Eau Claire is delighted to welcome two new instructors to our campus. This fall Dr. Sarita Mizin and Dr. Matthew Seymour will be joining our department to teach post-colonial literature and English education, respectively.
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Dr. Bob Nowlan Wants to Check In
Dr. Bob Nowlan addresses students, past and present, to check in and invite them to stay in contact.
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The Power of a Community Carrying Each Other Through
Barefoot kids have tread there, and grandmothers in house shoes, and neighbors wearing tennis shoes and flip flops. All of them have stopped to peruse the two tables we set out in the yard three months ago.
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A Message From the Incoming Chair
The transition has probably been the most difficult and challenging time of my academic career. Indeed, it’s been a difficult and challenging time for all of us.
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The Center for Writing Excellence (CWE) has expanded its online efforts
In the wake of COVID-19, the Center for Writing Excellence (CWE) has expanded its online efforts. This past spring, we operated entirely online, and we continue to do so this summer.
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Reflecting on My Time at UWEC
I would not be who I am today without the experiences of my undergraduate and graduate careers at UW-Eau Claire. These experiences strengthen my core values and principles, laying the foundation for the type of professional I wanted to be.
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Providing High-Impact Internship Opportunities
Despite Covid-19 setbacks, the UWEC English Department Internship program remains strong, and it continues to provide high-impact internship opportunities for English majors and minors.
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UWEC-Barron County literary journal releases virtual readings series
With campuses closed because of Covid-19 and the need for social distancing, Red Cedar, UWEC-Barron’s annual literary journal, is releasing a series of five virtual readings featuring authors published in this year’s edition.
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Spring 2020 English Department Scholarship Recipients
Regardless of current situations and difficulties, the UW-Eau Claire English department wants to congratulate this year’s scholarship recipients for their hard work, dedication, and talent.
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Muggle Magic: Honors Course Highlight
I solemnly swear that this course is so good! Muggle Magic is designed and taught by author and poet Emily Anderson. The course was inspired by looking at generationally familiar stories like Harry Potter with fresh eyes.