Black lives matter. We affirm this as a dept. that studies words & stories. As students of Douglass, Hurston, Hughes, Baldwin, Morrison, & others, we believe these writers when, in Angelou’s words, they have shown us who they are. May justice prevail, & may we contribute to it.
Today was our Department Awards chapel, featuring songs by Dr. Nick Boone, devotional thoughts by Dr. Terry Engel, and prayer by Dr. Heath Carpenter.
Awards presentations followed the devotional.
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The English Department congratulates John Lim for his successful completion and presentation of his honors thesis titled Hybridized spirituality in Singaporeans Christians. The thesis represents significant original, interdisciplinary research.
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His thesis advisors were Dr. James Huff (Honors College and Department of Engineering and Physics) and Dr. Jon Singleton (Department of English), and his finished work was evaluated by professionals from multiple fields both inside and outside the university.
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Current Shapes & Names eds. Becky Kartak & Averie Womack discuss the design & editing of the 2021 issue @ the launch party @KiboMidnightOil. Dr. Russell Keck interviewed the editors & last year's editor Livy Burnett about their experience. Not pic'd: 2021 editor Marisa Pesina.
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Congratulations to the winners of the Jo Cleveland Writing Contest. The winning entries will published in the 2021 Shapes & Names.
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CREATIVE NONFICTION
1st Place - Averie Womack – The All-American Poster Child for Twenty First Century Romance
2nd Place - Olivia Burnett - Scars
3rd Place - Olivia Burnett – Mediation on Writing an Essay in November
Honorable Mention - Caleb Shockley – Hope is Spelt C-R-O-H-N-S
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Congratulations to alums Darci Flatley on the publication of her story "My Mother, the Gardenia" in the collection _Signs of Life_ (available at a.co/3LPFOpf) and .@ajwentzwrites on passing the bar exam!
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We're down to the last five weeks of class and major writing projects will be due before you know it! Book an appointment with the Writing Center now while there are still plenty of slots available. 'Cause... you know... sometimes it can take a bit to get things moving.
Have a wonderful Spring Break! Relax, read a good book, enjoy time with friends and family. We will see you back in class on the 15th!















