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Student Spotlight: Sarah Grace Smith uses her English major to explore Scotland

Sarah Grace Smith embarked on a study abroad adventure to Scotland this summer before her senior year (every undergrad’s dream) to pursue a Creative…

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Department of English welcomes new hires

As students, staff and faculty settle into the semester, we want to take a moment to welcome our new hires to the English department! Please send a warm welcome to our newcomers this semester.…

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Lord Denney's Players announces cast for The Chronicle History of Henry V

Lord Denney’s Players is excited to announce the cast of The Chronicle History of Henry V, LDP's ninth production since 2015. The Chronicle History of Henry V will be performed at…

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Literature and Culture of London: May 2022

Standing in the yard of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, the crowd roars in laughter as Claudio takes a tumble or Benedick hikes up a trellis. The groundlings still when Beatrice singles out a member…

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Cooking for generations

Held in the Rare Books and Manuscripts Library are a number of fascinating and important collections, some yet to be studied. One collection in particular is over 100 years old, holding secrets to…

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Student Spotlight: Brian Sproule uses his English major in and out of the classroom

Lover of stories and passionate about all things English, English major Brian Sproule uses the tools he’s learned in English classrooms in the workplace and in his personal life. An intern at…

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Wildflower Journal: How one student began a literary journal from a class assignment

When graduating senior Alexis Santiago signed up for English 3662, Intro to Literary Publishing, she wasn't anticipating that she would end up creating the Wildflower Journal for an assignment.…

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A Tribute to our graduating student employees

As we celebrate graduation and the class of 2022, we also bid a bittersweet farewell to three of our student employees. These students have contributed to and supported the department in myriad…

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2022 LDP sonnet contest winners

Lord Denney's Players has announced the winners of its fifth annual sonnet contest. Congratulations to the following award recipients: