Author: bsuenglish

Alisha Layman Studies Abroad in Greece with the Kentucky Institute for International Studies

January 22, 2013 by bsuenglish

In the following blog post, Dr. Paul Ranieri writes about a summer study abroad program to Greece that he frequently teaches in. In the post, Dr. Ranieri shares the experiences of Alisha Layman, a Creative Writing major who recently completed the program. Alisha Layman (Creative Writing) always wanted to go to Greece as far back as she […]

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Dr. Andrea Powell Wolfe Recommends “Room” by Emma Donoghue

January 18, 2013 by bsuenglish

This semester we are introducing Recommended Reads, a new segment in which Ball State students and faculty contribute a short review of a recommended piece of literature. Continue below to read our first installment in the series, Dr. Andrea Wolfe’s review of Room by Emma Donoghue. Be sure to check back for a new Recommended Reads post every […]

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New Faculty Profile: Dr. Susanna Benko

January 15, 2013 by bsuenglish

Last semester, the Ball State English Department began a short series to celebrate and profile our newest faculty members. This week, the department continues the series of new faculty profiles by featuring Dr. Susanna Benko. Continue reading below to see Dr. Benko’s interview conducted by English intern Nakkia Patrick and don’t forget to see past profiles featuring […]

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Good News: Fall 2012

January 11, 2013 by bsuenglish

In the latest installment of our “Good News” series, The Ball State English Department highlights the accomplishments of the department’s graduate students and faculty during the Fall 2012 semester: Graduate student Nicki Literland Baker was a co-author on a recent publication: Stewart, J. L., Baker, N. L., Chaney, S. E., Hashimov, E., Imafuji, E. L., […]

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A Unique Journey: Stage Magazine Writes about The Circus in Winter Musical

December 10, 2012 by bsuenglish

In the Spring semester of 2010, theatre professor Beth Turcotte directed a Virginia Ball Center immersive learning seminar in which she and fourteen undergraduate students worked to write and produce a musical based on Ball State English professor Cathy Day’s book, The Circus in Winter. Since its beginnings, the musical has gone on to the 2012 […]

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New Faculty Profile: Andrea Wolfe

December 7, 2012 by bsuenglish

In continuation with our new faculty profiles, this week the Ball State English Department features Dr. Andrea Wolfe. Continue reading to see Andrea’s interview conducted by English Department intern Nakkia Patrick. Also, be sure to read the previous posts featuring new faculty members Dr. Miranda Nesler, Dr. Maria Windell, Prof. Liz Whiteacre, and Prof. John […]

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Madisen Ray Discusses her Experience at the University of Denver Publishing Institute

December 3, 2012 by bsuenglish

Each summer, universities across the country play host to summer publishing programs. These intensive programs last approximately 4-6 weeks and focus on many areas of publishing such as editing, marketing, design, sales, and digital media among others. This past summer, Ball State English alumna Madisen Ray was granted the opportunity to attend one of these […]

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New Faculty Profile: John King

November 30, 2012 by bsuenglish

This week, the Ball State English Department continues the short series of new faculty profiles by featuring John King. Continue reading below to see John’s interview conducted by English intern Tyler Fields. Also, be sure to check out the series’s first three posts featuring Miranda Nesler, Maria Windell, and Liz Whiteacre.

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Jessica Berg Reflects on her Travels During a Semester Abroad in Ghana

November 27, 2012 by bsuenglish

This past October, English student Jessica Berg contributed a two-part post in which she discussed her experience studying abroad in Ghana, especially her experiences at the University of Ghana. In her latest blog post, Jessica discusses the difficulties and pleasures she has encountered while traveling in Ghana. Continue below to read about Jessica’s travels and […]

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Visiting Writers Series Follow-Up: Davy and Peter Rothbart

November 19, 2012 by bsuenglish

On November 14th, 2012, the English Department and Indiana Public Radio co-hosted a terrific event with nearly 300 audience members at Pruis Hall with brothers Davy and Peter Rothbart who came through Muncie on their 10th Anniversary FOUND Magazine tour. Listen to a conversation with the Rothbarts (with English professor Jill Christman and Marcus Jackman […]

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