The Graduate English Program is hosting a Welcome Back Party on Thursday, September 15, from 3 to 4:30 PM in Mazur 821. (See the attached poster.). We hope to host such gatherings on a more regular basis, now that the campus is alive again, and this opening event is designed to welcome everyone back to campus … Continue reading Graduate English Program Welcome Back Party
Have you ever wondered... What it means to "network" in academia What journals you should be reading (and publishing in) What you should be doing outside of class to set yourself up for success in grad school Get answers to these questions (and more) in this workshop focused on grad school "hacks" — tips and … Continue reading How to “Hack” Your English Grad Program
Learn effective strategies for developing your resume and cover letter for diverse career paths. Session will cover: 1) The differences between a CV and a resume 2) Best practices for writing a graduate student resume 3) Tips for drafting a cover letter
Through a cultural study of writings about slavery in the United States, Smooth Operating and Other Social Acts uncovers a mode of behavior adopted by African Americans for relief from the brutality of black bondage. Roland Leander Williams grants that African Americans have been beaten, but he guarantees that they have not been broken. While … Continue reading Book Talk: Smooth Operating and Other Social Acts by Roland Williams