Upcoming Events and Deadlines
On Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 7:00 pm in Thomas Hall 106, Sigma Tau Delta is hosting a Halloween event featuring a Blackout Poetry Activity and a Spooky-themed Open Mic. For more information, check out the flyer HERE.
On Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 7:00 pm, the UNK Film Club is offering a free showing of the movie The Truman Show at the World Theatre in downtown Kearney. “A Truman-themed pre-show begins at 6:30 pm followed by a free raffle drawing.”
Sigma Tau Delta invites students to join its honor society this November. Check out the informational video (LINK) and fill out the application form as soon as possible. For more information, visit HERE.
On Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 7:00 pm, the Reynolds Poetry Series will feature writer Jenny Boully via Zoom.
From October 24 to November 13, UNK has early registration for spring 2023 courses. Please contact your advisor to enroll in courses if you have not already.
Visit HERE to check out the full list of spring 2023 courses that the Department of English offers in literature and writing.
On Thursday, December 15, 2022, submissions to the literary arts magazine, The Carillon, are due. For more information visit, The Carillon website: HERE.
The students in the Writing Circle Learning Community extend an invitation to all students (freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors) to join their writing accountability group (any genre) that will meet every other Wednesday (5:00-6:00 pm on campus) during the spring 2023 semester to share works-in-progress. For more information, visit HERE.
Student Success Announcements
Two English M.A. students had their work featured in Volume 2 of the Graduate Review, “an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal that showcases the scholarly work of graduate students across our campus.” The journal is published by the UNK Graduate College in partnership with the Calvin T. Ryan Library. You can find the full issue HERE.
⭐ Mara Andersen published her essay, “Spatializing Gender and Adolescence in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet” (mentor Dr. Marguerite Tassi).
⭐ Kortney Sebben published her essay, “Witness, Justice, and the Silent Confessional” (mentor: Dr. Maria O’Malley).
Congratulations Mara and Kortney!
Remember to stay connected with your classmates and mentors by joining our LinkedIn group: HERE https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12462329/.
Scholarship News
✨ This year’s recipient of the Joseph P. Carroll Memorial Endowed Scholarship is Sarah Farritor. Sarah is a Kearney native who is majoring in English Education 7-12. She plans to graduate in the spring. At UNK, she has been a proud member of the English honor society Sigma Tau Delta, in which she serves a secretary. She is also a member of the Secondary Educator's Club, Talk About It Mental Health On Campus, and Thompson Scholars Learning Community.
In my free time, I enjoy music, sports, reading, and spending time with friends, family, and my two dogs. I am very pleased to have been recognized by The Joseph P. Carroll Memorial Endowed Scholarship.
Thank you to our donors for their generous investment in UNK students. Thanks as well to the University of Nebraska Foundation. Congratulations, Sarah! To learn about last year’s Carroll scholarship recipient, see HERE.
Learn more about opportunities for UNK English majors and minors to
…apply for scholarships HERE 🏫.
…minor in English and/or Humanities HERE 📓
…major in English +Pre-Law HERE ⚖️
…major in English +MLIS (Master of Library and Information Science) HERE 📚
…major in English +Music/Theatre/Dance/Art HERE 🎭
…major in English +STEM HERE 🚀
…participate in the Undergraduate Research Fellow program HERE 👩🎓
…present research & creative writing at the department’s annual conference HERE👨🏫
…publish poetry and stories HERE ✍️
…study abroad HERE 🗺️
…work as a tutor at the Learning Commons HERE 💡💻