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English Epilogue: October 2026
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English Epilogue is a monthly CSU English community newsletter. Here, you can catch up on department news, faculty and student achievements, upcoming events, opportunities, and highlights from across our vibrant…
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TEFL/TESL Student Association Advocacy Week 2019
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Read More: TEFL/TESL Student Association Advocacy Week 2019~by Frank Xia The purpose of the TESL/TEFL Student Association (TTSA) is “to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and raise awareness about the field of TESL/TEFL in the Colorado State University community and the greater Fort Collins community.” Members are active throughout the year arranging social and professional events, and…
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Creative Writing Reading Series: Cummings and Fagin Reading
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Read More: Creative Writing Reading Series: Cummings and Fagin Reading~from Ciara Baird and Caitlyn BucknerBackstrom Intern Ciara Baird was lucky enough to be in an advanced poetry workshop that Adam Fagin visited the day of his reading. She had this to share about that experience: Adam Fagin came to my Advanced Poetry Workshop and discussed with us how he came…
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Women’s History Month: Pattie Cowell
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Read More: Women’s History Month: Pattie CowellPattie Cowell is actively enjoying retirement these days, but she is still remembered as an exemplary leader. She spent much of her career in the CSU English Department, joining the department as an adjunct faculty member in 1977. When she finished her PhD in 1978, she joined the department as…
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Humans of Eddy: Yusnavy Ramos
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Read More: Humans of Eddy: Yusnavy RamosYusnavy Ramos MFA Creative Writing: Creative Nonfiction Composition GTA Center for Literary Publishing Intern Yusnavy describes herself this way: I fell in love with language a long time ago but didn’t think it was a “safe” career option. I told myself I had to be practical. Words on the page aren’t…
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News of Note: March 2019
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Read More: News of Note: March 2019A poem from Dan Beachy-Quick’s new project, “Canto,” has been accepted by TriQuarterly. He also be participated in a conversation about John Keats and negative capability at the University of Denver. Genesea Carter attended the Spilman Symposium on Issues in Teaching Writing at Virginia Military Institute. The Spilman Symposium is a…
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Women’s History Month: Elizabeth G. Bell
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Read More: Women’s History Month: Elizabeth G. BellElizabeth G. Bell was the first female professor at Colorado State University, hired by President Ingersoll in August of 1885 to teach English, history, and modern languages at the annual salary of $1200. She also lived in Spruce Hall and acted as matron of the all-female dormitory. President Ingersoll felt it…
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Faculty Profile: Roger Austin
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Read More: Faculty Profile: Roger AustinRoger Austin Composition Instructor Where did you go to college? Michigan State University (BA), University of Michigan-Flint (MA), and Georgia State University (PhD). What is your favorite class to teach?I find different classes enjoyable for different reasons, but recently I’ve really enjoyed teaching CO.300, Writing Arguments. It’s a great mix…
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Women’s History Month: Amazing Trans Women You Probably Didn’t Learn About in History Class
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Read More: Women’s History Month: Amazing Trans Women You Probably Didn’t Learn About in History ClassThe 2019 Women’s History Month theme is “Visionary Women: Champions of Peace & Nonviolence.” The theme honors “women who have led efforts to end war, violence, and injustice and pioneered the use of nonviolence to change society.” When I think of what sort of women might be on that list, some…
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Humans of Eddy: Kenna Castleberry
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Read More: Humans of Eddy: Kenna CastleberryKenna Castleberry Double major in Biological Science: Botany and English: Creative Writing What made you interested in studying both English and Biology? I decided to study both English and Bio because I originally wanted to be a novelist, but my dad, the engineer, told me I should go into…
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Faculty Profile: Alyson Welker
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Read More: Faculty Profile: Alyson WelkerAlyson Welker English instructor What brought you to CSU? I grew up in Fort Collins, and all of my family is still here. I always knew I wanted to come home and teach. What is your favorite class to teach? I love teaching CO301B Writing in the Sciences, because the…