English News
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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?
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Radio drama series showcases Blugold talents
Blugold creativity was a driving force behind a new radio drama, “Bend in the River,” to air soon in the Chippewa Valley.
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Through teaching and leadership, Dr. David Jones shares passions with students
Blugold Spotlight features Dr. David Jones, a professor of English and interim director of the University Honors Program.
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Blugold has front-row seat to Washington, D.C., on-screen and real-life dramas
As a Devroy Fellow, Samantha West is spending her Winterim in the newsroom at The Washington Post. She's there as a new journalism-based movie, "The Post," opens nationwide, shining a light on the newspaper and some of its iconic leaders.
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Building an Internship from Scratch, The Process [AND] Creation of a Dream Internship
English internships come in a variety of subjects and backgrounds. For some it’s a way to earn experience, for others it is a valuable way to flesh out their resumes. Erin Skarivoda wanted to do something different.
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A New Face in the Writing Center: Dr Jonathan Rylander
There is a new face in the English Department and Center for Writing Excellence. Dr. Jonathan Rylander, Assistant Professor of English and Director of the Center for Writing Excellence, is nearing the end of his first semester at UWEC.
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Non-Traditional In a Non-Traditional Sense: Annie Titus
Annie Titus, a Rhetorics of Science, Technology, and Culture major, sophomore, and non traditional student, has become a face known both within the English department and throughout all corners of campus.
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New York Times features English professor's debut novel
The New York Times Book Review featured Molly Patterson's book, "Rebellion," bringing national attention to the English professor's debut novel.
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Wisconsin Public Television program features Tess Onwueme's inspiring life story
Wisconsin Public Television will share the life story of Dr. Tess Onwueme, a much-celebrated African playwright and a member of UW-Eau Claire’s English faculty, this week in its "Wisconsin Life" program.
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Christina Berchini is awarded an Honorable Mention for the NCTE National Intellectual Freedom Award
Christina Berchini will be announced as one of two recipients of an NCTE National Intellectual Freedom Award Honorable Mention during the awards session on Saturday, November 18, at the 2017 NCTE Annual Convention in St. Louis.
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Study abroad plays special part in mother, daughter college experiences
Turns out there might just be something to that old proverb, "Like mother, like daughter." At least if you are Amy Dorn-Fernandez and Miranda Fernandez and you are thinking about your futures. Both came to UW-Eau Claire — though decades apart — because of the university’s reputation for offering exceptional study abroad programs. Amy got more than she expected from her time studying in Spain — she fell in a love, eventually marrying a young Spaniard. Twenty-plus years later, their daughter, Miranda, is a Blugold and already looking forward to studying abroad in Spain.
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'Color' to be theme of Art AND Science program exhibition, events
UW-Eau Claire’s Art AND Science program will present “Color,” an exhibition that will run Oct. 20-Nov. 15, and weekly events including individual performances, seminars and lectures.
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"How to Explain Death to Your Daughter" - Katie Vagnino
Katie's poem, accompanied by a custom illustration by Sydney Wilcox, a local artist, is featured on Twin Cities Metro Transit buses, trains, and stops, from Sept 1-November 30.
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Catching Up with Former Students: Tenille Nowak
As it turns out, even two-hour drives through the snowcapped countryside of a Wisconsin winter can’t stop a truly dedicated individual. Such was the case for Tenille Nowak (formerly Tenille Pionkowski), a graduate of the English Master’s program at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. During those semesters, from January 2002 to August 2005, she would finish her day job teaching high school English in Stevens Point and, once a week, make the trek over to UWEC to attend night class, no matter the weather.
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Seven faculty and staff recognized for excellence
Seven UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff members were recognized for excellence during the university's academic year opening meeting Aug. 22.
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David Jones named interim director of University Honors Program
Dr. David Jones, professor of English, will serve as interim director of the University Honors Program during the 2017-18 academic year.