Tag: Undergraduate

Write for the Underground!

On By depaulundergroundIn Publishing Opportunities, Student Writing, The Underground

hands-coffee-cup-appleCalling all DePaul English majors! Are you looking for more ways to get your writing out there? Do you enjoy attending literary events?

The Underground is looking for student contributors to write short, informal articles for the website. Gain writing experience, build your resume, and get involved in the literary community at DePaul and beyond.

The pieces would be 1,200 words or less. We are open to interviews, event recaps, and any noteworthy topics in keeping with the Underground’s mission statement.

If you are interested in writing for the Underground, email Underground editor Anne Terashima at aterashi@depaul.edu. Anne will then email you each Monday with a list of possible article topics. If you see one that interests you, let her know by 10 a.m. Tuesday. Turnaround time is 1-3 days, depending on the topic.

Here is a sample of what next Monday’s topics email will include:

If you have an idea that is not listed, please pitch it to aterashi@depaul.edu.

We look forward to working with you!

Call for papers: 25th Annual ELL Conference

On By depaulundergroundIn Literary Conference, Undergraduate Conferences

Have you written a paper you’re especially excited about? Whether it’s a research paper or creative writing, be sure to submit it to the University of St. Francis’ 25th annual English Language and Literatures Conference no later than September 15 (that’s this Thursday!).

The ELL Conference is an opportunity for students across the country to present papers, field questions, and further hone their argumentative thinking skills in a challenging but supportive environment. A special bonus for participating students is that a conference presentation looks especially good on resumes and graduate school applications.

Recent grads, current undergrads, and high school students taking Advanced Placement courses are invited to submit completed papers (approx. 2,000-3,000 words or 1,500-2,000 words for AP and introductory students) to ell@stfrancis.edu no later than Sept. 15, 2016, in any of the following categories:

  • English literatures
  • Literatures in translation
  • Comparative literature
  • Critical theory
  • Film
  • Creative writing
  • Teaching English
  • Special sessions for introductory and AP English students

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Boldface Conference for Undergraduate and Emerging Writers Welcomes Applications

On By depaulundergroundIn Conferences, Literary Conference, Uncategorized, Undergraduate Conferences

Undergrads, see below for information on what looks to be an excellent conference sponsored by University of Houston (which has a history of robust literary presence/programming) and Glass Mountain, the UH undergraduate literary journal.

Early bird registration ends March 23rd.

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Submit Creative Nonfiction to Thoreau’s Rooster, an Undergraduate Journal, by March 15th

On By depaulundergroundIn Publishing Opportunities, Uncategorized

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Thoreau’s Rooster, a journal of undergraduate creative nonfiction, is now accepting submissions for its 2016 edition. The journal pays $200 for “personal nonfiction essays with a creative touch” if accepted.

The contest and journal are open only to undergraduate students. The deadline for submissions is March 15, 2016.

Visit the Submissions Manager here. For more information, write to rooster(at)assumption.edu or see more of their mission here.

SAVE THE DATE for the 2016 Spring English Conference! April 29, 2016

On By depaulundergroundIn Get Connected with DePaul English, Uncategorized

Undergrads – it’s that time of year again! The Spring English Conference is upon us again. As you may or may not know, it’s open to both undergrad and grad students at DePaul and is a daylong event dedicated to panels and talks that represent the academic AND creative work English students have done this year!

The possibilities are endless for presentations, panels, talks, and anything else. The deadline for submissions (abstracts at the minimum) will be April 1st.

The conference will be held during the day on Friday, April 29.

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Spoon University Seeks Writers

On By depaulundergroundIn Publishing Opportunities, Uncategorized

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Spoon University is at DePaul for the first time ever and is looking for a few more students to join their team!

From the Spoon University rep:

“We’re looking for entrepreneurs, writers, photographers, editors,
videographers, social media mavens, marketer, event planners and FOOD lovers who want to put something meaningful and impressive on their resumes, be part of something bigger than themselves, and come together around fellow foodies.

Students who are interested in applying should contact us via email to get started!

Spoon University is the everyday food resource for our generation, on a mission to make food make sense. Behind the scenes, we’re helping teach the next generation of journalists, marketers and event planners the best practices in digital media with a network of over 5,000 contributors.”

Check out Spoon U’s About page to learn a bit more. This looks like a great way to start honing your web journalism/writing chops – worth looking into!

 

Outstanding Senior Spotlight: Avery Cunningham

On By depaulundergroundIn Department News

The Outstanding Seniors are students who have been commended by the faculty of the English Department for their excellent academic work, commitment to English studies, and involvement in Department programming and publications. We are proud of how well they represent our department and wish to congratulate them on their successful completion of Bachelor’s degrees in English!

11025732_10207096933607862_3838519733634472409_nName: Avery Cunningham

Hometown: Jackson, TN

Major/Minor(s) at DePaul: English, Literary Concentration

Graduation Quarter: Winter 2015

Post-graduation plans: I will be a Graduate Assistant with the Writing and Publishing MA Program.

A favorite/memorable class(es) you took in the English Department, and why: One of my favorite classes that I’ve taken in the English department would have to be ENG 374: Native American Literature with Prof. Mark Turcotte. I really enjoyed this class because I was exposed to a new genre, and Prof. Turcotte was a very enlightening and engaging professor. I also really liked this course because of the class. We were all really excited about the course each week, and I had some of my most enriching class conversations in this class.

Favorite DePaul Professors, and why: My favorite DePaul professors who are no longer working at DePaul would be Hannah Pittard, Andrew Ewell, and Zehavi Husser. My favorite DePaul professors currently teaching at DePaul would be James Murphy, Rebecca Johns-Trissler, Richard Squibbs, Megan Heffernan, and Steven Ramirez. All of these professors contributed greatly to my professional, creative, and academic success. They all are fantastic professors who all really want the students to have a better understanding of the material. They’ve also all been open to helping me and other students in any way, and my experience at DePaul wouldn’t have been the same without them.

Interests: I really enjoy reading a variety of works, especially nonfiction these days, and writing, of course. I have a great group of friends, and we also love watching movies and TV together, especially nostalgic films and current TV shows like “Vikings” and “Game of Thrones.”

Favorite Book/Poem/Play/other work of literature: My favorite book right now is Nazareth, North Dakota by Tommy Zurhellen, although The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell is one of my all-time favorite books. My favorite poem is The Second Coming by William Butler Yeats, and my favorite play is “Prometheus Bound” by Aeschylus.

Did you receive any awards, accomplishments, present at any conferences, or have work published in any DePaul or non-DePaul publications? I presented at the Honors Senior Thesis Conference this year, as well as the English Spring Conference.

Outstanding Senior Spotlight: Emily Parenti

On By depaulundergroundIn Department News

The Outstanding Seniors are students who have been commended by the faculty of the English Department for their excellent academic work, commitment to English studies, and involvement in Department programming and publications. We are proud of how well they represent our department and wish to congratulate them on their successful completion of Bachelor’s degrees in English!

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Name: Emily Parenti

Hometown: Bloomingdale, Illinois

Major/Minor(s) at DePaul: Major: English (Literary Studies), Minor: Professional Writing

Graduation Quarter: March 2015

Post-graduation plans: In the long term, I hope to find writing/communications work at a nonprofit.

A favorite/memorable class(es) you took in the English Department, and why: For my capstone, I took “One Poem One Quarter” with Professor Selinger, and I loved it. We spent ten weeks on just fourteen lines, but because Professor Selinger gave us the freedom to direct our own study, it never once felt tedious.

Favorite DePaul Professors, and why: Professor Barrie Jean Borich–without question! I got to know her by working together on Crook & Folly, and since then, I’ve taken her American Literary Magazine class and contributed to a few of her own extracurricular writing projects. She’s understanding, creative, generous, and she’s become a true mentor to me!

Interests: Reading and writing (of course), spending time with my baby niece, practicing yoga, going to concerts and music festivals

Favorite Book/Poem/Play/other work of literature: Seymour–an Introduction by JD Salinger (I know. I’m sorry.)

Did you receive any awards, accomplishments, present at any conferences, or have work published in any DePaul or non-DePaul publications?? During the 2013-2014 academic year, I was one of the Co-Editors-in-Chief of Crook & Folly. Since then, I’ve contributed as an editorial board member and copy editor to Slag Glass City.