Internships and Fellowships
Experiences around campus that offer university credit
The Public Research Fellows is an interdisciplinary undergraduate research program that supports student and faculty teams in the creation of public-facing projects that engage the humanities with the world outside the classroom. In addition to supporting high-impact undergraduate research, the program also hosts engaged humanities events for faculty, professional development workshops for students, and a variety of cross-disciplinary conversations on campus and with our communities.
Get Involved: PRF Student Fellows
What do Student Fellows do?
- Take a 1-credit reading course, CAS 391: “Introduction to the Publicly Engaged Humanities” in the fall with Dr. Jen McDaneld (see below for a sample syllabus). The course provides background and tools in public humanities methods with the goal of helping engage research teams’ projects with a wider community.
- Enroll in one research credit per term with the faculty fellow organizing your project and participate in regular meetings with your project team (at least once every two weeks); help develop the project and conduct research under faculty guidance.
- Participate in 3-4 program meetings with all faculty and student fellows in the Spring.
- Help plan and participate in program events, including a Spring Showcase.
What is in it for Student Fellows?
- 3 credits total (1 credit for CAS 391 readings course in fall; 1 credit each in fall and spring for Undergraduate Research; together these can add up to an elective course toward your degree).
- Experience in undergraduate research and working closely with faculty.
- The chance to collaborate with a close-knit, dedicated group of students from a variety of disciplines.
- The opportunity to help shape the program and the conversation around public humanities at UP.
- Opportunity to apply for the Laurie McLary PRF scholarship—a $2350 scholarship students with financial need.
Other details:
- Recruitment for projects usually begins in the late spring or early summer; be on the lookout for a call from the program during this window.
Writers Literary and Art Magazine
The university’s literary magazine has existed since 1936 under a variety of names: The Sextant (1936-1941), The Preface (1941-1968), Dedalus (1968-1977), and finally Writers (1977-today).
Writers Magazine is the University of Portland’s annual publication of written and visual works. It offers students the opportunity to showcase their creative endeavors. Writers offers all those at the University of Portland and around us a glimpse into our campus’ creative culture.
Get Involved: Writers Magazine Editor
What do Editors do?
- Proofread, select and edit a variety of written and visual work for Fall and Spring publications.
- Contribute to the selection of each edition’s theme.
- Collaborate with an editorial board to publish cohesive work.
- Support in the graphic design of marketing materials and the magazine.
- Support in the planning and execution of community outreach events.
What is in it for Editors?
- 1 credit (2 for Senior Editors) towards your degree.
Other Details
Interested in contributing to Writers? Submissions open once per semester for the Fall and Spring editions.
Published twice annually, the English Department Newsletter reports on departmental offerings while offering students the opportunity to develop writing, editing, online publishing, and/or marketing skills.
Get Involved: Editor, Media Manager, Contributor
What does the Editor do?
- Help form a team of contributors.
- Draft a publication timeline and schedule regular meetings.
- Create a list of proposed content and assign specific tasks to contributors.
- Edit content drafts with assistance from faculty advisor.
What does the Media Manager do?
- Create and format social media content.
- Format content onto the platform Sway.
- Distribute the newsletter to target audiences (the UP English community, CAS, alumni, etc.).
What do Contributors do?
- Pitch proposed content ideas to Editor and Advisor.
- Conduct interviews with students, faculty and visiting artists.
- Draft and upload content on the platform Sway.
What is in it for Editors, Media Managers, and Contributors?
- 1 credit (2 for the Editor) towards your degree.