By English major Kate Stringer The English Department will host poet and memoirist Alan Shapiro Tuesday, November 12, at 7:30 in BC 163. An English professor at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Shapiro has authored eleven books of poetry and two memoirs. His work dwells on themes of loss, family, and domesticity. He…
Focus on Internships: November Events
This November, the Career Center is holding several internship-oriented events. The first sessions to kick off the month takes place November 7- head over to the Non-Profit Fair to learn about volunteering and/or to the Intro to Internships to learn the difference between for credit and non-credit internships. Dash up your resume and online profiles…
The Receding Role of Revising
A guest post by senior Kate Stringer, who interned at Cargill Communications last summer. “Let it fester.” This is one of many nuggets of wisdom I retained from Dr. Orr’s Literary Studies course (English 225) freshman year. He was talking about revising. Our class lesson boiled down to this: Write your paper and then give…
Spooky Stories to Read on Halloween: Classic, Contemporary, and Childhood
A quick post introducing new and old books for Halloween by junior English major Hannah Wilkes. With Halloween just around the corner what better time to sit down and read a spooky short story or novel? Here are some great books, from both the past and present, to get you into the Halloween spirit! Chances…
Hemingway’s Hamburgers: A Review
A review on Ernest Hemingway’s hamburger recipe by Dorian Pacheco. Earlier this fall, I came across an article in the Paris Review about a hamburger recipe by Ernest Hemingway. The author of the article, Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan, had recreated the hamburger herself. I knew I had to do the same. Fall break had just begun as…
Where Science Meets the Arts: Internships with OMSI
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is seeking interns for their new exhibit, The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes. Interns are also sought after in Early Childhood Education, the Physics Lab, and the Chemistry Lab. Although these internships are unpaid, they count for school credit and serve as a way to gain a unique experience…
So what are you going to do with that English major?
A quick overview of jobs for English majors and businesses that hire them in word clouds by Kate Stringer. It is a truth universally acknowledged that an English major must be in want of a teaching certificate or a lifelong career as a Starbucks barista. Haven’t heard that one before. Yes, English majors are often…
A Quick Introduction
Hello, all! My name is Dorian Pacheco and I’m the new intern that has been updating the English blog this fall. You’ve seen quite a few posts from me so far, so I thought you should know a little more about me. I’m a freshman English major from Los Angeles, California. Life on the Bluff…
Internship Tips from Hannah Robinson
When most UP students start to look for an internship, they focus on organizations nearby, or perhaps as far afield as downtown Portland. But senior English major Hannah Robinson moved all the way to New York City for her publishing internship last summer. Here’s her story, and some suggestions she offers for others seeking similar…
Calling All Artists: Fall Contests
Attention all Pilots! The Narrative 30 Below Contest is offering up to $1500 and is open to all artists including writers, photographers, filmmakers, and performers. Ten finalists will be given $100 prizes aside from those winning first, second, or third places. All entries are eligible for the Narrative Prize as well as a feature on…