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Month: February 2016

  • In Print XI
    February 26, 2016 by

    The In Print Festival of First Books is a two-day event bringing writers who have just published their first books to campus, as well as an editor from a small press or literary journal, to give readings, talk about their experiences getting published, and work with our students. The Spring 2016 festival will be held […]

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  • Why Teach Race?
    February 23, 2016 by

    We’ve launched a new series that we’ve titled “Department Dialogue.” This series offers our professors a platform they can use to discuss English-related topics that are of interest to both faculty and students alike. We continue the series with responses to the question: what is the place of race and racial issues in English Studies? […]

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  • Alliance of Black Teachers Meetings
    February 19, 2016 by

    The Alliance of Black Teachers Club (ABT) was founded in 2015 in the Department of English by students studying English Education. Their mission is to connect students to peers, professionals, organizations, institutions, and resources that support black students in the field of education and broaden the development, retention, and recruitment of black teachers. The ABT provides a safe space […]

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  • What Does Creative Writing Mean to You?
    February 16, 2016 by

    We’ve launched a new series that we’ve titled “Department Dialogue.” This series offers our professors a platform that they can use to discuss English-related topics that are of interest to both faculty and students alike. We continue the series with responses from the Creative Writing faculty, who have all answered the same question: what does […]

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  • Alyssa Allyn: Student Affairs at Interlochen
    February 12, 2016 by

    Alyssa Allyn is originally from Culver, Indiana, but is now a resident of Michigan. During her time at Ball State she majored in English with a concentration in Creative Writing and a minor in Graphic Arts. She graduated in May 2014. Since graduating, she’s moved to Interlochen, Michigan and is now in her second year […]

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  • Check Out These Awesome Internships for English Majors
    February 9, 2016 by

    As an English student, you’ve probably heard dire predictions about your career prospects. Well, we’re here to tell you that they’re all wrong: an English degree is one of the most sought-after degrees for contemporary employers. As an English student, you know how to communicate effectively and adapt to different platforms, and that’s a skill […]

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  • January
    February 5, 2016 by

    In the latest installment of the “Good News” series, the Ball State English Department highlights the accomplishments of our faculty and students. Prof. Lyn Jones and her teaching students recently published the second issue of “Rethinking Children’s and Young Adult Literature.” The interactive magazine features dialogue with authors, original and rewritten stories, and teacher resources for the […]

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  • Robert Bell Ball Scholarships
    February 2, 2016 by

    The blog has a new page! With the Robert Bell Ball approaching, we’ve added a page under Resources entitled Scholarships. On this page, you can find information about scholarships available to undergraduate and graduate students in the department. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the Robert Bell Ball on April 29, 2016. Application deadlines for all scholarships are March […]

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