The department of English is very pleased to announce that Dr. James Baumlin has been promoted to the rank of Distinguished Professor. Promotion to the Distinguished Professor rank is the highest honor that the University bestows on a faculty member. It identifies a select group of faculty members who are leaders in their respective fields, as attested by national and/or … [Read more...] about Dr. James Baumlin named Distinguished Professor
No cyborgs in Siceluff Hall, it's just Lanette Cadle, associate professor of English, with her new Google Glass. Cadle jumped at the opportunity to become a beta tester for Glass and used her social media savvy skills to do just that. Becoming a beta tester Cadle saw a great potential for Glass, especially since she publishes about social media; particularly the rhetoric … [Read more...] about English professor becomes beta tester for Google Glass
Author Phong Nguyen will be reading from his recent book, "Pages from the Textbook of Alternate History," at 7 p.m. March 28 in the PSU Theater. Nguyen's reading is part of the MSU Missouri Author Series, and is free and open to the public. Nguyen will host a Q&A session from 3 to 4 p.m. in Siceluff 411 as well. About Nguyen Nguyen is the author of two collections of … [Read more...] about Author Phong Nguyen shares from his new book on March 28
In this interview, best-selling author, columnist and MacArthur Foundation Fellow George Saunders will offer thoughtful insight on the conference theme. He was recognized as one of the top 100 most influential people in the world in 2013 by Time Magazine. His books include “CivilWarLand in Bad Decline,” “Pastoralia,” “The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip,” “The Brief and … [Read more...] about Author George Saunders speaks during public affairs
The 12th annual STC Student Conference will be held on Saturday, March 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. in the Plaster Student Union, Room 313. The event is $15 which includes a continental breakfast and networking lunch. The event costs $20 at the door. To register for the event visit the English Department in Siceluff Hall 215. Or contact Kris Sutliff for more … [Read more...] about STC Annual Student Conference 2014