English News
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Thoughts on Leaving UW-Eau Claire
In the long narrative of an institution, or an English Department, a retirement is of course not a death. But each one creates a momentary disturbance and a sense of something newly missing.
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Undergraduate Student-Faculty Research Project Spotlight
As UWEC highlights student research through the annual Celebration of Excellence in Research and Creative Activity this week, the English Department also has noteworthy student-faculty research projects to share.
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Frost poetry celebration to feature 'Poetry and Nature' theme
UW-Eau Claire will host the sixth annual Frederick and Joan Christopherson Schmidt Robert Frost Celebration of American Poetry at 4 p.m. Monday, April 29 in the Lantern space on the third floor of Centennial Hall on the university's lower campus.
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Calling all writers: Retreat at The Priory sure to spark creativity
The Chippewa Valley Writers Guild has announced the inaugural Priory Writers’ Retreat, to be held July 18-21 at The Priory, UW-Eau Claire’s scenic property just three miles south of the university’s main campus.
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International Poetry Reading to showcase languages from around the world
UW-Eau Claire will celebrate the beauty of language from around the world at the 13th annual International Poetry Reading from 7-9 p.m. April 24 in the Ojibwe Ballroom of Davies Center.
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English Research Spotlight
Academic research opens up the doors to an array of valuable opportunities and experiences. For most, projects are grounded in a passion or specific interest.
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Works of Dr. Tess Onwueme are focus of new anthology
An international anthology of critical studies of the creative works of Dr. Tess Onwueme, University Professor of Global Letters in English at UW-Eau Claire, is set to be released in May by Africa World Press.
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International Poetry Reading participants sought
Readers are sought for the 13th annual International Poetry Reading at UW-Eau Claire, to be held from 7-9 p.m. April 24 in the Ojibwe Ballroom of UW-Eau Claire’s Davies Center.
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Immersion inspires Blugolds to appreciate importance and beauty of Hmong culture
Blugolds grew their understanding of and appreciation for Hmong culture and language during a recent immersion in California, a state with one of the largest Hmong populations in the United States.
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Eight to receive UW-Eau Claire alumni awards
Eight alumni and friends of the university will receive UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association awards Dec. 22 at an event in conjunction with winter commencement.
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Internships Turned Employment Reality
Internships are an effective way for students to prepare themselves for a career through immersion in hands-on professional experiences that develop their skills. Sometimes, internships even launch students right into employment.
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A Department Committed to Excellence
Dr. David Shih, associate professor of English, received UW-Eau Claire’s inaugural Excellence in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award.
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UWEC English Literature Grad Published in The Oswald Review
UWEC English alum Katelyn Sabelko has accomplished what many writers work hard to achieve: publication in a scholarly journal.
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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?