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20 Quotes for the Lovers and Haters of Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2014 By Dorian

love-bookcompliled by contributing editor Kate Stringer

Whether your heart becomes two sizes too big or too small on February 14, authors of the world have thoughts on love that will resonate with you. Here are 20 quotes about love for both the believers and detractors of Valentine’s Day.

Love quotes for the believers

“Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.” – Wuthering Heights, Emily Bronte

“I am glad you are here with me. Here at the end of all things, Sam.”  – The Return of the King, J.R.R. Tolkien

“She is a friend of mind. She gather me, man. The pieces I am, she gather them and give them back to me in all the right order. It’s good, you know, when you got a woman who is a friend of your mind.” -Beloved, Toni Morrison

“We accept the love we think we deserve.”  – The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Stephen Chbosky

“He stepped down, trying not to look long at her, as if she were the sun, yet he saw her, like the sun, even without looking.” – Anna Karenina, Leo Tolstoy

“Doubt thou the stars are fire; Doubt that the sun doth move; Doubt truth to be a liar; But never doubt I love.” -Hamlet, William Shakespeare

“Our relationship wasn’t the sun, the moon, the stars, but it wasn’t bullshit, either.” – This Is How You Lose Her, Junot Díaz

“Love is fragile and we’re not always the best caretakers. Even the best of us make mistakes. We just muddle through and do the best we can to hope this fragile thing survives by all odds.” – Last Song Nicholas Sparks,

“As he read, I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all at once.” – The Fault in Our Stars, John Green

“Dumbledore watched her fly away, and as her silvery glow faded he turned back to Snape, and his eyes were full of tears.

“After all this time?”

“Always,” said Snape.”  – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, JK Rowling

 

Love quotes for the detractors

“The only thing worse than a boy who hates you: a boy that loves you.”  – The Book Thief, Markus Zusak

“Could there be finer symptoms? Is not general incivility the very essence of love?” -Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen,

“Love is so short, forgetting is so long.” – Love,:Ten Poems, Pablo Neruda

“Could I love less, I should be happier now.” – Festus, Philip James Bailey

“One’s first love is always perfect until one meets one’s second love.” -The Exploits & Adventures of Miss Alethea Darcy, Elizabeth Aston

“No one has ever loved anyone the way everyone wants to be loved.” – The Complete Neurotic’s Notebook, Mignon McLaughlin

“Love, n. A temporary insanity curable by marriage.” – The Unabridged Devil’s Dictionary, Ambrose Bierce

“…if truth were everywhere to be shown, a scarlet letter would blaze forth on many a bosom…” – The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne

“Hearts will never be practical until they are made unbreakable.” – The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum

“One should always be in love. This is the reason why one should never marry.” – A Woman of No Importance, Oscar Wilde

Filed Under: Students

“Watching Consciousness”: Poet Louise Glück on campus this week

February 12, 2014 By Dorian

by contributing editor Ana Fonseca

urlThis week, UP students and others in the community have an exciting opportunity to hear a former U.S. poet laureate and Pulitzer-Prize winner read and speak.  Poet Louise Glück will read this Thursday, February 13 at 7:00 PM in BC Auditorium, as part of the Schoenfeldt Writers series.  Glück will be also be on campus talking with students in an open session at 2:30 PM in BC 163. All are welcome to stop by to meet the poet before her formal reading & lecture.  Here’s a brief profile of Glück, so you can learn more about her before Thursday.

Louise Glück has had a notable 40-year long career as a writer. She won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry for The Wild Iris in 1992, the Bollingen Prize from Yale University in 1999, and was appointed the United States Poet Laureate from 2003 to 2004, among other awards and achievements.

wildiris-gluck-202x300Louise Glück most recently released Poems 1962-2012, a collection of poems spanning her career.  Her writing is noted for its technical precision and emotional intensity. UP’s Dr. Asarnow, who teaches her poetry in his Poetry Workshop, describes Glück as “exploring consciousness, and watching consciousness think things through.”  He suggests Wild Iris as a good starting place if one is unfamiliar with her work.

Louise Glück, (whose surname is pronounced ‘glick’ not ‘gluck’), was born in New York City in 1943 and grew up on Long Island. She attended Sarah Lawrence College and Columbia University and dropped out, and later spent her time teaching at Williams College for 20 years. In an interview with Poets.org, Louise Glück speaks about how teaching and mentoring have affected her life and says, “I feel quite passionately that the degree to which I have, if I have, stayed alive as a writer and changed as a writer, owes much to the intensity with which I’ve immersed myself in the work, sometimes very alien work, of people younger than I, people making sounds I haven’t heard. That’s what I need to know. Virtually every young writer whose work I’ve been passionate about has taught me something.” She is currently the Rosenkranz writer-in-residence at Yale University.

Glück’s appearance is made possible by the Schoenfeldt Writers series.  This program is designed to honor and celebrate fine writing by bringing some of the finest writers in the U.S. to campus. The Schoenfeldt Writers series was founded in 1988 by Rev. Arthur Schoenfeldt, C.S.C, of the University’s Holy Cross community, and his sister, University regent Suzanne Schoenfeldt Fields, in honor of their late parents. The program is permanently endowed by Suzanne Schoenfeldt Fields and her husband Fred Fields.

 

Filed Under: Readings & Lectures, Students

Legacy Health Summer Internships

February 10, 2014 By Dorian

urlLegacy Health is the largest nonprofit, locally owned health system in the Portland-Vancouver area. This summer, they are offering ten paid, full-time summer internships that are mostly administrative in nature. They last 10 weeks beginning between mid-May and mid-June. Throughout the program, interns work directly with managers on a variety of operational projects. Interns are expected to be available approximately 40 hours a week during the internship period with significant availability during the normal business hours.

This year, Legacy is pleased to offer 10 paid Administrative Summer Internships. These internships are intended to supplement a student’s academic achievements with hands-on work experiences.
Summer 2014 internships are available in the following areas*:
• Volunteer Coordinator
• Telepsychiatry Project Manager
• Revenue Cycle Process Improvement
• Human Resources
• Information Services
• Marketing
• Clinic Process Improvement
• Evacuation Program & Training Development
• Lean Process Improvement
• Foundation Data Analyst

 

To apply, please visit their application page here and/ or their internships page for more information.

Filed Under: Jobs & Internships, Students

“Life after the English Major” Alumni Panel: a Preview

February 8, 2014 By Dorian

What are you doing next Monday at 4pm?  We hope you’ve got our yearly alumni panel on your schedule.  The event features four English major alumni (with experience in law, education, finance, non-profit, writing, the arts) who will tell their stories of post-graduate life.  Students will be able to hear these UP grads talk about their paths to their present careers; there will also be plenty of time for discussion.

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“Life After the English Major” will take place Monday, February 10th from 4:00 PM -5:15 PM in Franz 128.

To preview the event, we talked to one of the panelists, Rachel Good, who is a member of the class of 2008 and now works as a Proposal Specialist at Ecova.

1.     Before you graduated, what did you do to prepare for a career after college?

I did very little. I worked full-time as a restaurant server while I was in college, leaving me little time to pursue internships, job shadows, etc. Also, because there was no clearly defined career path I wanted to follow, I struggled to identify any useful preparatory steps.

2.     What was one of the biggest difficulties you faced finding a job after college?

Portland has an overabundance of smart, passionate liberal arts graduates—it’s a tough market in which to differentiate yourself, particularly if you don’t have extensive professional experience or a network of well-positioned contacts.

3.     How did you find out about/receive your current position?

I was seeking to transition out of the nonprofit industry and had identified a number of promising companies in the Portland metro area; Ecova, my current employer, was one of these. They were hiring for the right position at the right time, so I went after it. Two interviews and a few writing samples later, I was offered the job.

4.     How has what you learned from studying English at U.P. helped to prepare you for your current position?

I benefit from the ability to think critically and write persuasively every day, two skills that UP’s English Department helped me hone. Writing proposals is very similar to writing thesis papers: You begin with a central argument (in this case, that Ecova should be awarded a particular contract), provide compelling evidence to support that argument, discuss and analyze this evidence, then reach your undeniable conclusion.

5.     What is the best advice you can give to a current English major anxious about job-hunting in the future?

Meet people. Think about positions you might want to pursue or companies you might want to work for and reach out to employees there for an informational interview. People love talking about themselves and you’ll gain valuable insight that will help you decide whether that job is right for you. You’ll also establish a valuable contact to put in a good word for you and advise you on your cover letter and resume if/when you apply.

Filed Under: Students

See Your Name in Print! Submit to UP’s Writers Magazine

February 5, 2014 By Dorian

Writer's Magazine PosterA guest post by Hannah Robinson, Senior Editor of Writers

What do Apricot Pineapple Jam, Spring 2009, and Idleness have in common? Writers Magazine!*

For those of you who don’t know, Writers is UP’s annual publication of student creative works. Since 1977, Writers has been a creative outlet for students across campus, publishing a collection of prose, poetry, short plays, photography and other visual media. Each spring around 400 copies are bound and – after our launch party on Founder’s Day – distributed free of charge to the student body.

There are few places on campus that are quite so interdisciplinary. As English majors, we are privileged to experience the intersection of disciplines in our everyday lives. Like the wise Professor Asarnow recently said in class: “English is the synthesizing discipline.” We like to think of Writers in the same way.

The true project of creativity is to put the different components of life into conversation. Through short stories and poetry we patch together events and emotions. Through photography, we play with the contrast between black and white, only to find that the grey areas are equally as interesting; that life is not so clear-cut.

Over the years, Writers has become a way to facilitate that intersection across campus.

The magazine lets creative thinkers just like you share the way they perceive and construct the world and, more importantly, puts you in conversation with others. It synthesizes. Because, as it turns out, “Apricot Pineapple Jam” and “Spring, 2009”* have a lot to say to each other.

Oh behalf of the editorial board, I urge you all to submit to Writers. Share your work with your peers; you won’t regret it.

*Check out those pieces here (pp. 5, 12, and 51 respectively of the 2013 issue).

 

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1508006_644057238991638_337052809_nQuick Facts:

We accept prose (< 2,000 words), poetry, one-act plays, black & white photography, painting, drawing, comics and other visual media (submit a scan or photo of your work).

You may make up to three submissions to the magazine for a given year (not including the cover contest). Email your submissions as separate attachments to writersmagazine14@gmail.com. Deadline is Friday, Feb. 14.

For the Cover Contest, we accept submissions of any visual medium and these may be in color. Only one submission per person. Email cover submissions to writersmagazine14@gmail.com with subject line “Cover Contest.”

Like us on Facebook! We post regular submission reminders, updates on the magazine, and more: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Writers-Magazine/287661724631193

We look forward to your submissions!

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Writers Magazine

The Nature of Words’ Rising Star Creative Writing Competition

January 29, 2014 By Dorian

Nature-of-Words-LogoThe Nature of Words issued a call for submissions for its 2014 Rising Star Creative Writing Competition to writers in Oregon, Washington and Idaho. The deadline is June 1, 2014.

The competition is open to commercially unpublished writers in three genres, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction and Poetry, and three age categories, 15-18, 19-25 and 25+.  Winners receive a cash prize, are invited to an awards ceremony in Bend, and are featured in The Nature of Words’ annual anthology.

Submissions are judged by a panel of professional writers. This year’s panel includes Fiction judge Chantal Strobel, Community Relations and Development Manager for the Deschutes Public Library; Creative Nonfiction judge David Jasper, journalist for The Bulletin; and Poetry judge, Dr. Emily Carr, director of the Low-Residency MFA at OSU-Cascades.

Last year, one of our alumni, Evan Gabriel from the class of 2013 won one of these prizes! To learn more about submitting work to the Rising Star Creative Writing Competition, visit www.thenatureofwords.submittable.com/submit.

 

 

 

Picture credit: http://www.downtownbend.org/fall-programs-the-nature-of-words/

Filed Under: Conferences & Competitions, Students

STD: Swarming the Bluff

January 29, 2014 By Dorian

sigmatd_seal1         While adults typically tell you to watch out for STDs when you go to college, you may actually want to catch this one. We’re the Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society chapter at UP, and we’re a group of hard-working English majors whose love of literature inspires our social life. Although we are brand new to campus, we are utilizing this club as an opportunity to, essentially, nerd-out in our obsession with the written, spoken, and heard word. We spent our first meeting this semester sharing what we read over break, laughing at the antics that happen in the English courses we share (Dr. Asarnow, what will we possibly do without you?!), and organizing our array of events. These events include weekend poetry slams and author readings as a group, and a Powell’s scavenger hunt.

However, our group combines this lit. love with the signature UP drive for social justice. In the works presently is a weekly visit to elementary schools through the educational organization, S.M.A.R.T. (Start Making A Reader Today), where we will read to children as a means of encouraging their literacy. As well, we’re looking into taking part in the Reading Fair held in March in the Chiles center.  What better way to invigorate your spirit than a group of bright-eyed kids and, for instance, Where the Wild Things Are?

STD book            Yet as classic literature enthusiasts, we’re looking beyond what we see. As one of our group members, Will Lyons, reflected, “I want to make writers less anonymous on campus.” We want to discover the hidden literary talents on campus and possibly profile them. Whether this profile of student writers becomes a video or written collaboration, we idealize the student body becoming more aware of literary skills beyond the humanities department. Reading, writing, and reflective thinking isn’t an “English major thing,” it’s a human thing, and we want to make that more evident. So here we go, STD swarming the Bluff!

Filed Under: Students

Commonweal Editorial Internships Available for Summer 2014

January 24, 2014 By Dorian

urlEach summer, Commonweal offers internships to one or two promising young Catholic writers, journalists, theologians, and critics. The application for summer 2014 interns in now open. Interns participate in the day-to-day work of the magazine and assist editors with proofreading, manuscript review, editorial administration, and other projects; they may also have the opportunity to contribute writing to the Commonweal website.The program is open to undergraduate and graduate students in any discipline, as well as those who have completed degrees in the past two years.

Applicants should send a letter describing their interest, their religious background, and their familiarity with Commonweal, and should detail their academic and writing qualifications (including writing samples if relevant).

Applications and questions should be sent to interns@commonwealmagazine.org. For more information visit www.commonwealmagazine.org/interns.

 

 

 

 

https://www.commonwealmagazine.org/issues/2014-01-24

Filed Under: Jobs & Internships, Students

Focus on Internships: Spring Events

January 22, 2014 By Dorian

college-photo_10208._445x280-zmmThis semester, Career Services will be holding weekly events focusing on building career skills such as writing resumes, networking, and using LinkedIn on Thursdays at 4:15 in Orrico Hall. There are several opportunities for you to display your new professional skills gained at these events: the UP Internship Fair is taking place on Wednesday, January 29th from 1pm-4pm in Franz Hall, the SWE Engineering and Science Fair is taking place on Friday, February 21st from 1pm-4pm in Shiley Hall, and the First Avenue Career and Graduate Fair Expo is taking place on Friday, April 4th from 11am-3pm in the Chiles Center. For those of you interested in careers concerning social media, there will be a Social Media Professions alumni panel focusing on what it’s like to work in the industry on January 27 in BC 163, from 7:30pm-9pm. Please visit the Focus on Internships page to see their full list of available internships and events.

 

 

Filed Under: Jobs & Internships, Students

Interested in Teaching This Summer?

January 15, 2014 By Dorian

image001The Institute of Reading Development is seeking recently graduated undergraduate students or current graduate students interested in teaching summer 2014. Teachers will be provided with a paid training program and comprehensive on-going support. They will also earn more than $6,000 during the summer and gain over 500 hours of teacher training and experience.

Requirements to apply include:

  • Have strong reading skills and read for pleasure
  • Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
  • Are responsible and hard working
  • Have good communication and organizational skills
  • Will be patient and supportive with students
  • Have regular access to a reliable car

Please visit the Institute’s website for more information and/or to submit your online application.

Filed Under: Jobs & Internships, Students

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