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April 2021 Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity

Posted on May 4, 2021 by englishkstate

Cover for Sparked: George Floyd, Racism, and the Progressive Illusion (Minnesota Historical Society, 2021), where Thomas X. Sarmiento's work appears. Each month during the academic year, we assemble a newsletter of the department's recent publications, presentations, announcements, and awards. As the second spring semester during COVID-19 comes to a close, we celebrate recent faculty … Continue reading April 2021 Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity

2020-2021 Annual Awards

Posted on May 1, 2021May 3, 2021 by englishkstate

Irises in bloom in Manhattan, KS ~ early evening, 1 May 2021 This first weekend in May would usually find us at the Alumni Center for dinner, conversation, and celebration. We always look forward to recognizing our award winners at our Annual Awards Banquet. However, like last year, the continuing presence of Covid-19 and the … Continue reading 2020-2021 Annual Awards

Our Thanks to Tim Dayton and Jim Machor

Posted on April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 by englishkstate

Last week, we celebrated the contributions of Tim Dayton and Jim Machor, two of our faculty members who are retiring this May after 30 years of service to Kansas State. Our celebration was, of course, on Zoom, thanks to the continued challenges of the COVID pandemic. We debuted the official retirement citations below and … Continue reading Our Thanks to Tim Dayton and Jim Machor

Alumni Spotlight: Brooke Williams

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 by englishkstate

Brooke Williams (MA '11) sits with Willie the Wildcat in the K-State Student Union on a visit to K-State's campus to participate in the 2017 Alumni Career Panel. At 5:15 a.m., I wake up and tiptoe over my two and half year old who has made her way onto a puppy-shaped sleeping bag beside our … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Brooke Williams

Undergrad Student Spotlight: Meghan Luttrell

Posted on April 15, 2021 by englishkstate

Meghan Luttrell (BA '23) Storytelling is not strictly related to a person’s ability to speak. In American Sign Language Literature, an intricate and well-developed story can be told without one sound. This unique way of storytelling allows for a new experience for “listeners” and readers alike. In American Sign Language storytelling, each signed word holds … Continue reading Undergrad Student Spotlight: Meghan Luttrell

Game On!

Posted on April 8, 2021 by englishkstate

K-State's Virtual Open House is on! You'll find our "Poetry in Motion" contribution, in honor of National Poetry Month, filed under the "Activities and Events" to "Enjoy all weekend" -- or, just go directly to our virtual Poet-in-the-Box (launching Friday at 9:00am through 8:00pm) and our lightning talks on favorite poems (available on demand). Enjoy! … Continue reading Game On!

March 2021 Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity

Posted on April 1, 2021April 1, 2021 by englishkstate

Cover for Snapdragon: A Journal of Art and Healing (Spring 2021), where Deborah Murray's work appears. Each month during the academic year, we assemble a newsletter of the department's recent publications, presentations, announcements, and awards. As COVID-19 continues, we continue to direct substantial energies towards teaching and to supporting others during the pandemic. We … Continue reading March 2021 Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity

Found Object: Shakespeare in the Little Apple

Posted on March 16, 2021March 17, 2021 by englishkstate

Location: Digital files.Object: Postcard announcing the month-long visit of Shakespeare's First Folio to Kansas State and Manhattan, February 2016.Observations: 1) Five years ago, in March 2016, we were recovering from a whirlwind month of activities following the arrival of a First Folio, on loan for the month of February from the Folger Shakespeare Library in … Continue reading Found Object: Shakespeare in the Little Apple

February 2021 Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity

Posted on March 9, 2021April 1, 2021 by englishkstate

Cover for A History of American Literature and Culture of the First World War (Cambridge UP, 2021), co-edited by Tim Dayton. Each month during the academic year, we assemble a newsletter of the department's recent publications, presentations, announcements, and awards. As COVID-19 continues, we continue to direct substantial energies towards teaching and to supporting … Continue reading February 2021 Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity

Virtual Open House 2021

Posted on March 4, 2021April 28, 2021 by englishkstate

After cancellation due to COVID-19 last spring, K-State's annual Open House is back for 2021 -- and K-State English is ready! Our theme is "Poetry in Motion" in honor of National Poetry Month and the virtual space for this year's Open House: What makes the heart of a poem tick? Why do its rhymes resonate? … Continue reading Virtual Open House 2021