Department of English

News

Pattie McCarthy recently published her 4th book of poetry, Marybones, in 2012 and a chapbook titled, Domestic Cryptography Survey II (excerpts) in March 2013. Another chapbook, scenes from the lives of my parents, is forthcoming in 2013 from Bloof Books.

Sharon White's collection of short fiction, Boiling Lake, a finalist for the Iowa Short Film Prize, will be published by Jaded Ibis Press in Seattle.

Professor Brian Teare's fourth book, Companion Grasses, was published by Omnidawn Publishing April 1st.

Professor Emerita Rachel Blau DuPlessis recently published a book of critical prose, Surge: Drafts 96-114, and a book of poetry, Purple Passages.

Joan Mellen discusses "The Great Game in Cuba: How the CIA Sabotaged its Own Plot to Unseat Fidel Castro"

Jena Osman's poetry featured in Chicago Review & produced by Triple Canopy.

Daisy Fried recently published her third book of poems, Women's Poetry: Poems and Advice (University of Pittsburgh Press).

Shelly Brivic delivers keynote address at the 5th Biennial International Korean James Joyce Conference in Kwangju Korea, Nov. 10th

Samuel Delany to be celebrated at University of Maryland day-long conference, April 20th

Shannon Walters receives Elizabeth A. Flynn Award for article

Rachel Blau DuPlessis to be celebrated at Oct. 21st conference

Miles Orvell wins 2010 Temple Great Teacher Award »

Julia Mendenhall wins 2009 Innovative Teaching Award in Gen Ed »

Larry Venuti wins translation award »

Larry Venuti wins 2009 Temple Research Award »

Steven Newman wins 2009 Lindback Teaching Award »

John O'Hara wins first Innovative Teaching Award in Gen Ed »

Professor Suzanne Gauch awarded a Fulbright Award for 2008-2009 (PDF) »

Recent Faculty Publications

CLA Baccalaureate Ceremony, May 2012

Celebrating Our Students' Achievements

Leslie Allison

Distinguished Graduate Student Teaching Award

This award, given to three faculty members and two graduate students, was established and vetted by CLA faculty. It highlights the College’s commitment to excellent teaching at all levels of the curriculum and reward instructors who dedicate themselves to student learning.

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Leslie Allison, English Ph.D. student (far right).

Jaleh R. Najafali

Dr. Tess Sandra Singer Memorial Award

In memory of Tess Sandra Singer, CLA ’64, by her family, this award is given to a member of the junior class who has shown academic excellence and plans to pursue graduate studies in English.

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Professor Steve Newman, English (left), Jaleh R. Najafali, Humanities student (right).

Hannah McMinn

Randy and Samantha Deglin Memorial Award

Established by Beatrice Deglin Leder in loving memory of her grandniece and grandnephew, this award is given to an outstanding graduating English major who plans to pursue a career in the performing arts.

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Professor Jena Osman, English (left); Hannah McMinn, English major & Jazz Pianist (right).