English News
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Words From the Wilderness: Nickolas Butler's Fiction Residency
The purpose of the workshops was to give each writer in-depth, genuine, and meaningful feedback which they could incorporate into their work. No individual story was perfect, but the workshops helped pushed each story closer toward perfection.
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The English Departmental Honors Experience
Ever wondered how to further involve yourself in your studies, or how your experiences can apply in a scholarly way to your education?
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The only limit is the way that you think about it
Lauren Hovde is an English Critical Studies major with a certificate in LGBTQ Studies. While only a third year student, she is on the path, and eager, to graduate early.
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UW-Eau Claire alumni play key roles in 'True North' storytelling extravaganza
Nine Blugolds will participate as writer/storytellers or producers in “True North: Real Wisconsin stories unfolding live on stage,” to be performed at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 and 17 in the Jamf Theatre of Pablo Center at the Confluence.
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Words from the Wilderness: Allyson Loomis's Nonfiction Residency at Cirenaica
Allyson Loomis grouped the writers together Friday morning to begin the “hard work.” I joined in alongside eleven others as we gathered in a circle in the lodge’s living room.
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Dr. Lucy Johnson joins campus this semester as the English Department’s digital literacy specialist.
A native of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Dr. Johnson started her college career studying psychology and minoring in English at St. Norbert.
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2018 Cirenaica Assistant Arts Administrator
I really am looking forward to meeting so many people who are passionate about their writing. We have something special here in the Valley when it comes to literature.
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Chippewa Valley’s strong, supportive literary community draws one young writer back
After chatting, workshopping, and more than a few local brews, the connections we created became the most lasting impact of the weekend.
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Blugold joins fight against human trafficking
Human trafficking is a form of slavery used to illegally abduct human beings and transport them around the nation, sometimes even around the globe, and utilize them for forced labor or sexual exploitation
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Blugold fosters reading and literacy skills at local elementary school
Is there any greater feeling than getting lost in a good book? Ask UW-Eau Claire senior Michaela Smith, and she’ll probably tell you this: the only thing greater than being consumed by great literature is being able to help a child while doing so.
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UWEC's English Education program left Abby Strom well-prepared for her career
It’s the first day of student teaching and my heart is racing. How do I introduce myself to these students? What will my cooperating teacher be like?
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English Creative Writing Major scores job as news editor
Sarah Ann Mihor graduated from UW-Eau Claire with a Creative Writing major on May 19 and on May 20 moved to Wautoma to begin her new job as the Waushara Argus news editor.
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The English department's End-of-Year Celebration
The English department's End-of-Year Celebration was held on May 11, 2018 in the Dakota Ballroom of Davies Center.
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Abigail Zimmer returned to read at English Fest
Abigail Zimmer, English Creative Writing alum, returns to her alma mater for a reading hosted by English Fest. Wisconsin native Abigail is a poet who lives and works in Chicago, IL.
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Multi-faceted English writing internship experience
Wondering how to apply your English major or minor to a career path? Looking for a job experience that could be a great resume builder? Wanting to complete your service learning requirement?
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Have an internship opportunity suited for a UWEC English major or minor?
Do you or an organization you work with have an internship opportunity suited for a UWEC English major or minor? Please let us know about it. If not, would you be interested in working with us to create one?
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Realizing My Potential as an English Major
“What are you going to do with an English major?” It is the question after I tell someone I am studying English. An English major has become synonymous with teaching English or becoming a writer, but there are so many more opportunities out there.
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One Student’s English Internship with the McNair Program
Many students wonder how to fit everything they want to achieve during their university experience into four years. Madeline Lunzer has managed to complete a major and minor along with an English Internship in Writing all in under four years.
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Behind the Scenes of an Internship with the Chippewa Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center
Senior English Linguistics major Mac Olson took advantage of the Internship in Writing program that the English department at Eau Claire offers and will have managed to complete both their service learning and an internship during their last semester.
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Frost poetry celebration to feature ‘Science and Poetry’ theme
UW-Eau Claire will host the fifth annual Frederick and Joan Christopherson Schmidt Robert Frost Celebration of American Poetry at 4 p.m. Monday, April 23, in the Lantern space on the third floor of Centennial Hall on the university’s lower campus.
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International Poetry Reading showcases languages from around the world
UW-Eau Claire will celebrate the beauty of language from around the world at the 12th annual International Poetry Reading from 7-9 p.m. May 1 in the Dakota Ballroom of Davies Center.
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English Fest hosts award-winning poet Nan Cohen
On Tuesday, March 27th English Fest hosted award-winning poet Nan Cohen for a poetry reading and discussion. She was then interviewed by Blugold News Now's Ali Mundth.
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The Benefits of Interdisciplinary Studies
The English and Languages departments at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire have the privilege of welcoming Dr. Lise Hoy this year as a new instructor with a joint-appointment in both departments.
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Technical Writing from UWEC to JAMF
What does the day-to-day work of a technical writer actually look like? What skills and experiences are most applicable to obtaining a career in technical writing? What can I do now, as a student at Eau Claire, to ensure future success?