Category: News
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A Day in the Life of…. an English Education Major
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Read More: A Day in the Life of…. an English Education MajorA Day in the Life of…. an English Education Major ~From English Department Communications Intern Kaitlyn Phillips This post will follow English Ed. student Colton Mhyre as he tackles a full day of class, teacher observation, and even taking on the role of mentor in CSU’s Campus Connections (previously Campus…
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Humans of Eddy: Juliana
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Read More: Humans of Eddy: JulianaOur “Humans of Eddy” feature (inspired by the project “Humans of New York“) is where we showcase the people of Eddy in their “natural habitat,” doing what they do here. We introduce you to the vibrant and diverse humans who inhabit Eddy Hall (and beyond) and all the interesting things they…
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News of Note Week of February 1st
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Read More: News of Note Week of February 1stAby Kaupang and Matthew Cooperman’s book NOS (disorder, not otherwise specified) was recently a finalist for the Essay Press Book Prize. Largely detailing the challenges and joys of raising their autistic daughter Maya, the book has been in progress for many years. A chapbook from that collection, Disorder 299.00, has just been released from Essay…
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NCTE@CSU Spring 2016
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Read More: NCTE@CSU Spring 2016The National Council of Teachers of English at Colorado State University (NCTE@CSU) is a non-profit, student-run organization on campus for teacher education students of all content areas. As a professional organization NCTE@CSU provides its members with informative and education-based information through the form of monthly meetings, where they invite professionals…
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News of Note Week of January 25th
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Read More: News of Note Week of January 25thDan Beachy-Quick gave a reading in Salt Lake City for the University of Utah and the Utah Arts Council. A poem, “A Century of Meditation,” has been accepted for the Kenyon Review’s special issue on long lyric forms. The Center for Literary Publishing received funding from the VPR’s FY2016 Quarterly…
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Introducing Our Spring 2016 Communications Interns
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Read More: Introducing Our Spring 2016 Communications InternsFrom Jill Salahub, English Department Communications Coordinator: I am so happy to introduce the English Department’s Communications Interns for Spring 2016 — Ashley Alfirevic (returning), Beth Campbell, and Kaitlyn Phillips. Just like the position description stated, they are creative and enthusiastic CSU students with good communication and writing skills who are super excited to help…
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Alumni Profile: Whitney Pratz
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Read More: Alumni Profile: Whitney PratzWhitney Pratz Operations Manager, The Planetary Society BA 2007, MFA 2010 How did your major prepare you for the job, the life you have now? How did you get from your major to the work, the life you have now? Majoring in English for both my undergraduate and graduate degrees…
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2016 Summer Education Abroad Program: Zambia
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Read More: 2016 Summer Education Abroad Program: ZambiaAn important message from Professor Ellen Brinks: Dear English students, Are you interested in doing meaningful community education and community health work this summer – in Africa? And earning three academic credits for it? As faculty-director of the 2016 summer Education abroad program in Zambia (May 22-June 11, 2016), I wanted…
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Give a Gift to the Department of English
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Read More: Give a Gift to the Department of EnglishDonors support our students through scholarships, fellowships, and endowments. Students tell us that receiving donor support allowed them to focus on their studies by reducing the hours needed for part-time work. Donor support also advances the high-quality education that students need for any future endeavor that requires critical thinking, clear communication,…