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  • A New Minor at Ball State: African-American Studies
    January 8, 2019 by

    By Vanessa Haro-Miracle The Co-Directors The African-American Studies minor at Ball State is still pretty new, but its co-directors, Dr. Emily Rutter and Dr. Kiesha Warren-Gordon, are committed to bringing this course of study to as many students at Ball State as possible, no matter their major. Dr. Emily Rutter is the author of two […]

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  • Shirley Brice Heath: “The Future of English”
    December 6, 2018 by

    What does it mean for millions of people to learn English for a global market when the humanities are so undervalued within academia? Additionally, what are the responsibilities of English departments in this increasingly anglophone world? Dr. Shirley Brice Heath will address such concerns in her presentation “The Future of English” on Friday, December 14 […]

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  • Yes, You Should Major in Rhetoric and Writing
    November 11, 2018 by

    Learn about one of Ball State English’s least understood, but most practical concentrations: rhetoric and writing. by Ben Sapet  You might have seen some of the writing and rhetoric buzz words like discourse, theory, and even rhetoric itself, and been left scratching your head—and you wouldn’t be alone. I spent my entire first semester and a half […]

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  • Why Employer Site Visits Are Essential
    November 9, 2018 by

    By: Macy Jo Byerly, Vanessa Haro-Miracle, and Maggie Sutton Three #bsuenglish students’ take on employer site visits Macy: Our career center offers a few employer site visits every semester. I’ve gone on two so far—both were jobs that would not necessarily be something that I thought I could do with my English degree: Indianapolis Zoo and […]

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  • Jacket Copy: The People Behind #bsuenglish
    November 9, 2018 by

    An Interview with Amanda Kavars So, what is Jacket Copy? Well, it’s an immersive learning class, and it’s a marketing internship. It’s about learning the workflow of an organization and working in teams. You don’t just study principles and strategies of communication–you actually apply them in real time.

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  • Write On (Campus)!
    October 23, 2018 by

    By: Grace Goze As English majors, it’s no secret we love reading, but let’s not forget about our passion for writing. Whether you’re a Creative Writing major or not, it may be hard to find groups on campus that just let you write for the sake of writing. Well, fear not writers, here is a […]

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  • You Should Join Writers’ Community!
    October 18, 2018 by

    By: Rachael Carmichael  Come to Ball State University’s Writers’ Community and share your work with others in an encouraging environment. It’s a close-knit club, and the vibe is always positive. A unique experience  The Writers’ Community shares various forms and genres, from poetry and parts of novels, to song lyrics and short stories. Writers are […]

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