by Laura Misch Percy Bysshe Shelley once wrote, “If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?” Well, English majors, winter will soon be upon us, and registration for the spring semester has officially begun. The race is on to sign up for courses, and here’s hoping you get the schedule you want. But what exactly are you signing up for? I corresponded with each of our lovely professors…
by Amanda Zazueta It’s that time of year again—Halloween? Thanksgiving? Christmas? Nope—registration! As you navigate the stress of trying to figure out next semester’s classes, while still taking tests and writing essays for your current ones, do you ever wish you could just get away? Well, what if I told you that you can? (Sort of. Please…
Registration for the spring semester is fast-approaching, and the times they are a-changin’. As you astute English majors have probably already noticed, the English department has undergone major curriculum changes. Graduation requirements along with the English courses themselves have been revised, and this leaves many students confused. That’s why I sat down with English Department Chair Dr. Lars Larson to talk about the new changes. Hopefully, this conversation answers some questions and explains why change can be a good thing. LM: As the new…
Welcome back from break, English majors! We hope you had fun adventuring, resting, and maybe even reading (Moby Dick, anyone?). Now we’re back in the throes of Spring semester and need to think about next Fall! That’s right, it’s time for registration. Get ready for new classes and the return of our beloved Dr. Hersh and Dr. Weiger! This preview of…
Last November, Elyse Fenton came to University of Portland to read from her wildly acclaimed poetry book Clamor. Her collection caught literary fire after she was not only the first American author to win the University of Wales’ Dylan Thomas Prize, but also the first poet. She’s been interviewed on NPR and BBC. After her reading at…
Literature and writing are my passions—that’s why I chose to major in English. When it was time to take required basics or choose electives in the College of Arts and Sciences, I was at a little bit of a loss. I just wanted to TAKE ALL THE ENGLISH! I was happy to find that…
With the unveiling of Spring 2017 courses on Self-Serve, and numerous assignments to continue putting off, it seems to be the perfect time to cozy up with a warm pumpkin product and see what the English Department is preparing for next semester. ENG 311 – Advanced Writing TR 12:55 McDonald | TR 2:30 McDonald | MW 4:10 Hannon In the…