Ahmed Adly, “Human Skull in Black — Proud of Death” (2019) Since our blog debuted in 2017, we have published 500+ posts. While some of you may have been with us from the start (thank you, loyal readers!), others may have joined us more recently. So, we're highlighting periodically some of the posts that have … Continue reading From the Archive: Death and the Afterlife in Ecclesiastes and Hamlet
Location: 2nd Floor, English Counseling Services BuildingObject: Whiteboard (April 2024)Observations: 1) During this academic year, the whiteboard on the 2nd floor of ECS has continued to pose questions, ask for opinions, and prompt stories. 2) For the past two weeks, it has been collecting responses to the question "Where is the coolest place the shoes … Continue reading Found Object: Traveling Shoes
The 2024 National Poetry Month poster features artwork by award-winning children’s author and illustrator Jack Wong and lines from “blessing the boats” by poet Lucille Clifton. Since our blog debuted in 2017, we have published 500+ posts. While some of you may have been with us from the start (thank you, loyal readers!), others may … Continue reading From the Archive: How to Celebrate National Poetry Month
Traci Brimhall's poetry appears in NELLE, no. 7, 2024. Each month during the academic year, we assemble a newsletter of the department's recent publications, presentations, announcements, and awards. We're happy to recognize the recent successes in research, scholarship, and creative activity outlined below. Want to catch up on past successes or to find future announcements? … Continue reading March 2024 Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity
Hunter Scott (MA '22 / Instructor) assists some young guests at the 2023 Open House K-State's Open House is happening on Saturday April 6 — and K-State English is ready! As the preview page for Open House explains: Love to read or write? Explore your next chapter with a K-State English degree, order up a … Continue reading Open House 2024
A scene from Haunted Pond, one of the entries for the 2024 48-Hour Film Challenge A bevy of young exciting filmmakers debuted their original films last week at the 14th annual Red Carpet Event for the K-State 48-Hour Film Challenge of 2024. With topics ranging from mourning a friend who died in combat to tap-dancing … Continue reading Watch Out, Hollywood!
Tara Coleman (BA '02) with George Takei, author of the 2023 K-State First Book They Called Us Enemy, and Brad Altman (September 2023) I can't remember a time I didn't love books. They provided me with a sanctuary where I could find my voice and learn without the pressure of having to talk. Being a … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Tara Coleman
Dennis Etzel, Jr (MA ’06) Hello there and thank you for reading! My name is Dennis Etzel, Jr. (he/they, MA ‘06), and I currently teach English at Washburn University. I am thankful to Deborah Murray and Karin Westman for publishing this as part of the blog. I call it “Bold TIP Tips” to give thoughtful … Continue reading Bold TIP Tips: How Learning Happens
Cover to the Penguin Classics Edition of America Is in the Heart (Artwork by Sarah Gonzales) Today we share the final piece of public writing selected for publication from an assignment in ENGL 801 “Graduate Studies in English” — and the third selection from Section A of ENGL 801, taught this fall by Cameron Leader-Picone: … Continue reading We Do Not Have Middle Names
English Department stickers (March 2024) Location: ECS BuildingObject: English Department sticker (March 2024)Observations: 1) Last year at our faculty retreat, we were brainstorming ways to highlight the work of our faculty and students and to create community -- and several faculty members suggested stickers. Behold, our first set! 2) Though the format is new, the … Continue reading Found Object: English Department Stickers
