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Fall 2006 News & Events
News
In Fall 2006, we welcomed five new professors: Roberta Di Carmine (film), Amy Patrick (rhetoric and composition), Lisa Kernek (journalism), Scott Sievers (journalism), and Rich Moreno (advisor for Western Courier). See our Fall 2006 newsletter for profiles.
Events
- Wed Dec 13: Retirement potluck lunch for Hallie Lemon, 11:30-1:00pm, Simpkins 025.
- Wed Dec 13: Retirement reception for Tom and Kate Joswick, 5:00-7:00pm, Lamoine Room, University Union. (Program at 5:45pm.)
- Fri Dec 8: Writing faculty holiday party, 5:00pm, Aurelio's Pizza.
- Thu Dec 7: Society for Professional Journalists (SPJ) with guest speakers Cindy Canary and Ray Cory. Pizza, too! 5:30-7:00pm, Simpkins 027.
November
- Thu Nov 30: Creative Writing Reading: Erika Wurth and Sarah Williams, 7:00pm, University Writing Center.
- Thu Nov 30: Faculty: a candidate for the Journalism media law position is visiting. Please attend the events; contact Mohammad Siddiqi for details.
- Wed Nov 29: SPJ elections, 5:00pm, Western Courier offices.
- Wed Nov 29: National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) elections, 4:30pm, Simpkins 119.
- Wed Nov 29: Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), 4:30pm, Simpkins 120.
- Tue Nov 28: EGO, 4:00pm, University Writing Center.
- Wed Nov 15: Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), 4:30pm, Simpkins 120.
- Nov. 10-11: Third Annual EGO Conference, "Representations of Indigenous Identity: Constructions of Authenticity." Keynote speaker: Prof. Michael Loudon, Eastern Illinois University.
- Wed Nov 8: Faculty meeting, 3:30pm, Simpkins 014.
- Wed Nov 8: Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), 4:30pm, Simpkins 120.
- Thu Nov 2: Craft Talk by Helen Humphreys, Case Visiting Writer. 4:30pm, Simpkins 341.
- Wed Nov 1: Executive committee, 3:30pm. Send agenda items to Dave Boocker.
October
- Tue Oct 31: Reading by Helen Humphreys, Case Visiting Writer. 7:00pm, University Art Gallery.
- Mon Oct 30: Journalism Day, 9-12am.
- Thu Oct 26: Magliocco Lecture, Dr. Linda Ray Pratt, "English Departments in an Age of Accountability," 7:00pm, University Art Gallery.
- Wed Oct 25: National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) book sale, 9:00am-4:30pm, Simpkins first floor hallway.
- Wed Oct 25: Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), 4:30pm, Simpkins 120.
- Tue Oct 24:National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) book sale, 9:00am-4:30pm, Simpkins first floor hallway.
- Mon Oct 23: Professional development series: Curriculum Vita and Resume. Presented by Amy Patrick and Bradley Dilger. 5:30pm, Simpkins 214.
- Wed Oct 18: PRSSA, 4:30pm, Simpkins 120.
- Wed Oct 18: EGO, 4:00pm, University Writing Center.
- Wed Oct 18: Graduate faculty meeting, 3:30pm, Simpkins 014.
- Wed Oct 11: Faculty meeting. Guest: Dean Inessa Levi. 3:30pm, Simpkins 014.
- Mon Oct 9: Manthia Diawara Film Screening & Lecture, 6:00pm, Morgan 109.
- Wed Oct 4: Executive committee, time and location TBD.
- Mon Oct 2: Professional development series: Graduate School. Presented by Chris Iwanicki and Bradley Dilger. 5:30pm, Simpkins 119.
- Mon Oct 2: Elements meeting, 4:00pm, Simpkins 213.
September
- Thu Sep 28: NCTE, upcoming events & portfolios. 4:30pm, Simpkins 014.
- Wed Sep 27: PRSSA, guest speaker Dr. Ming Yi-Wu, PR professional. 4:15pm, Simpkins 120.
- Mon Sep 26: English Graduate Organization (EGO) 4:00pm, University Writing Center.
- Mon Sep 26: Elements literary magazine, 4:00pm, Simpkins 213.
- Sep 20: Society for Professional Journalists (SPJ), 5:00pm, Western Courier offices.
- Sep 20: Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), 4:30pm, Simpkins 120.
- Sep 20: Elements literary magazine, 3:00 & 4:00pm, Simpkins 213.
- Sep 18: Professional development series: Careers for English Majors. Presented by Career Services. 5:30pm, Simpkins 119.
- Sep 13:Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), 4:30pm, Simpkins 120.
- Sep 14: English Education portfolio workshop, 4:00pm, Simpkins 319.
- Sep 13: Faculty meeting, 3:30pm, Simpkins 027.
- Sep 13: English Education portfolio workshop, 4:00pm, Simpkins 319.
- Sep 6: Executive committee, time and location TBD.
August
- Aug 30: Faculty meeting, 3:30pm, Simpkins 014.
- Aug 26: Welcome back party, 5:00pm, Evergreen Shelter, Everly Park.
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