On November 19, several graduate students from the Department of English participated in the 10th annual Graduate Student Showcase, where their creative artistry and research were on full display through live performances and poster presentations. The event highlighted the innovation and talent within the department and offered students an opportunity to share their work with a wider audience.

Congratulations to the following students for presenting their projects, gaining valuable professional experience, and competing for $24,300 in scholarships!

  • Will Brooks, MFA candidate in Creative Nonfiction
    • Elegy for Playtime
  • Autumn Koors-Foltz, MFA candidate in Poetry
    • reiterative neon prophecies
  • Annie Ness, MA candidate in English Education
    • You Can’t Save Them All
  • Liz Ramirez, MFA candidate in Creative Nonfiction
    • “Part Spanish, part erased”: Mixture and Fragmentation in Mexican Identity
  • Bianca Glinskas, MFA candidate in Poetry
    • Feminism as Ancestry: Poetry Broadsides from the CSU Library Archives
  • Conrad Schaefer, MFA candidate in Poetry
    • Gentle Leads: Poetic Maps of Interspecific Prerogatives in Place
  • Jhon Cortés Lugo, Graduate Certificate in TESOL Education candidate
    • Enhancing Second Language Reading Comprehension through AI and VR Integration

 

 

And a special shout-out to our award winners:

  • Annie Ness – 2nd place for Distinction in Creativity presented by the Graduate School and OVPR
  • Bianca Glinskas – Honorable Mention for Distinction in Creativity presented by the Graduate School and OVPR
  • Jhon Cortés Lugo – Global Impact Award presented by the Office of International Programs
  • Conrad Schaefer – Visual and Performing Arts Top Scholar Award presented by the College of Liberal Arts

View the full list of GradShow award winners here.