Academics English What's Happening What's Happening Get the latest news and updates related to English at Denison University. Navigate English About About An overview and description of the English department at Denison University. Creative Writing English Literature Degree Requirements Courses Outside The Classroom Alumni & Careers Faculty & Staff Forms, Policies, Publications - All - Alumni Announcements & Updates Awards & Honors Conferences & Symposia Faculty Internships Lectures & Discussions Student News Students 2019 AlumniNew Book by Author Pam Houston '83 Explores Western WildsHouston’s new book “Deep Creek: Finding Hope in the High Country,” is an "elegy to the disappearing wild places on Earth."Date: January 20, 2019 Featured News Reynolds Workshop for Young Writers Celebrates 25 YearsFor 25 years the Jonathan Reynolds Workshop has shown young writers how to find their voice & develop the expertise to become exceptional writers.Date: January 10, 2019 In the News Prof. Jack Shuler article examines communities fighting addictionProf. Jack Shuler writes about 5 groups successfully fighting addiction in Newark, Ohio, that could serve as a model for others around the country.Date: January 8, 2019 2018 FacultyDavid Baker: "Seek After: On Seven Modern Lyrics Poets"Poet and English Professor David Baker's most recent book, "Seek After: on Seven Modern Lyrics Poets," explores the life and work of seven poets.Date: September 13, 2018 FacultyLiving an Authentic LifeEnglish prof. Peter Grandbois places his own history within the context of values from a samurai code.Date: August 29, 2018 Announcements & UpdatesBetween Coasts Initiative Expands to ChicagoDenison partners with Medill School of Journalism for Between Coasts conference.Date: June 20, 2018 Awards & HonorsProfessor Margot Singer Recognized for Mentorship, TeachingMargot Singer, associate professor of English and Director of the Lisska Center, has been recognized for her work in mentorship and teaching.Date: April 30, 2018 Featured News Student Honored with National Poetry AwardIryna Klishch '18 has been recognized with the Edna Meudt Memorial Award for the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS).Date: April 9, 2018 Featured News $700,000 Mellon Grant for Stellar JournalismThe Mellon Foundation has approved a grant of $700,000 to Denison University for an initiative to embed “place-based” narrative in the curriculum.Date: April 3, 2018 2017 Awards & HonorsProfessor Honored with Literary AwardDenison Associate Professor of English Margot Singer recently has been announced as the honoree of the Edward Lewis Wallant Award.Date: December 1, 2017 Recognition & AccoladesEnglish professor in 'Best American Essays'Associate Professor of English Peter Grandbois's essay 'Honor' has been listed as a Notable Essay for 2017.Date: October 3, 2017 Conferences & SymposiaNational conference for writers, editorsDenison hosted The Between Coasts Forum, for more than 50 writers, editors, radio and video journalists, and thought-leaders from across the nation.Date: October 2, 2017 Announcements & UpdatesDenison announces new endowed faculty professorshipsSeveral faculty members were named to endowed professorships, which recognize the value Denison places on teaching, scholarship and community service.Date: May 4, 2017 2016 Awards & HonorsEnglish major Cheyanne Cierpial: 2016 President's MedalistCheyanne Cierpial '16, English major, was honored by Denison President Adam Weinberg with the President's Medal.Date: July 14, 2016
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Learning from experienced writers The Beck Series brings renowned authors and poets to campus so students learn from expert writers in multiple genres.
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In the News Chloe Sferra ’20 wins grants to connect Korean girls to STEM The Fulbright alum, who taught in Korea, will conduct a STEM summer program for young girls living in a social welfare home in South Korea. Read more
In the News Cleveland landmark Cinematheque co-founder John Ewing ’73 retires Ewing had screened more than 9000 films on the Cleveland Institute of Art campus since the repertory theater launched in 1986. Read more