English News
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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.
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UW-Eau Claire grad working to produce masks for health care workers, others
A UW-Eau Claire graduate who runs a Twin Cities textile company is stepping up to help meet the needs of health care workers and others who are struggling to find enough personal protective equipment to avoid contamination during the coronavirus crisis.
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2019-2020 Winterim Jamaica Immersion
During the 2019-2020 Winterim at UW-Eau Claire, students were offered an opportunity to participate in an immersion trip to Jamaica led by Dr. Cathy Rex and Dr. Joel Pace.
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International Poetry Reading participants sought
Readers are sought for the 14th annual International Poetry Reading at UW-Eau Claire, to be held from 7-9 p.m. April 21 in the Dakota Ballroom (Room 340) of Davies Center.
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Dr. David Shih receives 2020 MLK Social Justice Leadership Award
Shih, who was honored Feb. 5 during UW-Eau Claire's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, was recognized for his leadership in promoting equity, diversity and inclusion on campus and in the greater Chippewa Valley.
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On-campus Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration set for Feb. 5
UW-Eau Claire will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration for the campus and community at 5 p.m. Feb. 5 in Schofield Auditorium. The evening of music, talk and inspiration will honor the life and legacy of Dr. King.
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Abigail Zimmer Receives Outstanding Recent Alumnus Award
Since graduating from UW-Eau Claire in 2007, Abigail Zimmer has earned a master of fine arts degree in creative writing from Columbia College Chicago and built an acclaimed and prolific career as a poet and poetry editor.
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The Perfect Fit - A Dream Internship
Rebecca’s internship with the CVWG involves writing articles for the organization’s newsletter and website, where she previews literary events and spotlights local writers. She reads the works of local writers, then interviews them.
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UW-Eau Claire students, faculty to present ‘Dmitri’s Dream’
The story behind the Periodic Table of the Elements will be the focal point of “Dmitri’s Dream: Discovering the Alphabet of the Universe” on Dec. 3, a presentation of the UW-Eau Claire Art AND Science program.