Together, We Innovate
In a 2021 monthly series, we share stories that reflect our curiosity, ability to adapt, engagement with the community, and research and creative expertise. This month, we are focusing on knowledge and creative artistry.
CSU Faculty & Alumna Nominated for Colorado Book Awards
Congratulations to our CSU faculty and alumna nominated in two Colorado Book Awards categories! Winners for the awards will be announced at a celebration event June 26, 2021. About the Awards Each year the Colorado Book Awards celebrate some of the most […]
Nancy Henke: Farewell After 13 Years
After 13 wonderful years, the Department of English says goodbye to Senior Instructor Nancy Henke. Henke came to CSU in 2008 as a graduate student and graduate teaching assistant (GTA). After earning her MA in Literature, Henke stayed on as […]
Congratulations on Retirement, Debby Thompson!
After 23 years, the Department of English will be saying goodbye to Professor Debby Thompson. Dr. Thompson has taught courses in modern drama, literary criticism, and creative nonfiction. Her works centers on the problem of identity, which she has infused […]
Spring 2021 Commencement
Congratulations to the Spring 2021 Department of English graduates!
Liberal Arts teacher licensure programs bring resilience, perseverance to the classroom
Like everything else this past year, teaching and the student licensure program have been heavily affected by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fascinating and full of enthusiasm: Alumna and husband give $1M in honor of emeritus English professor
Linda Randall and her husband, Gerald Hazelbauer, both professors emeriti of biochemistry at the University of Missouri, have given a $1M bequest, plus annual cash support to the English department via the Marty Bucco Award for Creative Teaching & Scholarship fund.
Camille Dungy in the New Yorker
Gratulations to Professor Camille Dungy for her recent work “Let Me,” published in The New Yorker. “Let Me,” was featured in the April 12, 2021 issue of The New Yorker’s poems. The poem documents a troubled weekend between the narrator and a “lover” […]
Sasha Steensen: Featured Poem on Poetry Daily
Congratulations to Sasha Steensen for her poem “7. (eighteen line poem for gordon)” which was featured last month on Poetry Daily. According to their website, “Poetry Daily is an anthology of contemporary poetry. Each day, we bring you a new […]
Celebrate CLA! Faculty and staff recognized for outstanding contributions to teaching, research, and service in 2021
The College of Liberal Arts acknowledges the accomplishments and efforts of the outstanding faculty, staff, and volunteers for 2021.