News and Events

Students: Can You Commit?

The English department is assembling a brand new student committee to help the department in several aspects of its work and play. This is an excellent leadership opportunities for students to list on their resumes. Applications are available from Rebecca Moon at the front desk.

9/30 at 9:30

Have you wondered what you will do with the degree you have earned from Calvin? Have you worried about where your next path will lead? You may find some answers at 9:30 on 9/30/08 by attending a casual gathering with folks who have similar vocational questions. Karen Bulthuis, a Calvin grad with a humanities background, will share with us her journey from nanny to intern to Associate Director of Good Shepherd Ministries in New York City, to advisor to national entrepreneurs in Africa, to candidate for a master's in business administration.

Join us as we talk with Karen about her discoveries and her goals. We’ll gather for about an hour at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30. You’ll find us near the doughnuts, cookies, apples, and cider in the Rhetoric Center.

Questions? Contact Professor Felch (felch@calvin.edu) or Professor Hull (nhull@calvin.edu)

Coming in October: Lisa Russ Spaar

Lisa Russ Spaar teaches English at the University of Virginia. She is the author of several collections of poems, and her work has earned—among other honors—a place in the Best American Poetry series (2008).

She will give a poetry reading on Thursday, October 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Bunker Interpretive Center. The event is free and open to the public, and a book signing will follow.

You can read two of Spaar's poems—or, if you're lazy, hear them read to you—on the website of The Cortland Review. More poems are available in Blackbird and The Virginia Quarterly Review.

Poe Party!

Have a literary Halloween at the department's first ever Edgar Allan Poe party, planned by our new student committee (see above). October 31, 10:30 to midnight. More details forthcoming.

Attention Middle School Teachers

Youth Writing Festival presents the Middle School Writers Workshop on November 13, 2008. Teachers, request your registration packet today!

Interim in Taos

Looking to leave campus but not the country this interim?

Prof. Linda Naranjo-Huebl will lead students on an exploration of Taos, New Mexico, a place that has inspired artists, writers, storytellers and musicians from several different cultures, including Native American, Latino, and Anglo. More information, including a brochure and a poster is available here.

You may also feel free to email Prof. Naranjo-Huebl with questions.