Dr. Jonathan Newman will present at an upcoming book launch, Old Media and the Medieval Concept, a collection of essays that explores how media was developed and affected by the culture surrounding it in the pre-digital, pre-1800s ages. The free event will be held online Friday, October 22, 2021, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. EDT. Old Media and the Medieval Concept is the first … [Read more...] about Dr. Jonathan Newman to Present Essay at Upcoming Webinar Book Launch
Creating Community: The Jews of Springfield, Missouri by Dr. Mara W. Cohen Ioannides will release at a special book launching event held by the Greene County Historical Society Press on Sunday, October 17, at 3 pm. The author will present a lecture on the history of antisemitism in the city of Springfield, where the event will be held, at the historic Fox Theatre. Dr. Cohen … [Read more...] about Missouri State University Professor to Release Book Honoring Jewish Founders
In August of 2021, Moon City Review, a student and faculty run literary magazine, released their annual publication. Under the direction of Michael Czyzniejewski, associate professor of English, Moon City Review’s staff has been comprised of Missouri State University faculty and students since 2013. As an annual publication they publish writers from all over the world in … [Read more...] about Moon City Review releases 2021 issue
Kurtis Foster, pursuing a PhD in Linguistics at the University of Oregon, teaches and researches in his role as a graduate assistant. His lab research includes experiments to observe how people respond to unfamiliar accents and languages and to determine how people learn languages. “There’s a really interesting combination of STEM and language in linguistics, so it’s a lot of … [Read more...] about The Alum Report: Kurtis Foster
Each semester, The Alum Report publishes a monthly, student-written article featuring alumni of the English Department. The narratives we feature explore the diverse ways in which English degrees are being used and are intended to present possibilities to students that will inspire them as they choose their future careers. Bringing alumni stories and advice to current … [Read more...] about The Alum Report: Introducing Our New Student Editor