The Society for Technical Communication (STC) will be hosting its first meeting of the 2017 school year on Tuesday, October 17th, from 5:30pm-6:30pm in SICL 412. Come hear Heather Messick, a graduate of the Technical and Professional Writing program, speak about her work in the field of high tech. She will discuss her preparation for the job, projects, tasks, and collaboration … [Read more...] about Upcoming STC Meeting: “Technical Writing in High Tech” with Heather Messick
Students now have the option of pursuing a Bachelor of Science in English. Similar to the Bachelor of Arts, the BS in English is 36 hours. Students may choose either the Creative Writing or Literature track option and are required to have a minor. Dr. Linda T. Moser, professor in the English Department, thinks the option is a good fit for students who want more flexibility … [Read more...] about Now offering a Bachelor of Science in English
By Emily Aderhold, Graduate Teaching Assistant in the English Department Dr. Cathie English, an Assistant Professor of English and Co-Director of the Ozarks Writing Project, received the 2017 Excellence in Public Affairs Award. Each year, three faculty members are awarded a $1,500 grant to continue their work in MSU Public Affairs. She has focused on community literacy and … [Read more...] about Dr. English awarded 2017 Excellence in Public Affairs Award
Dr. Shannon Wooden is featured in a WalletHub piece by Richie Bernardo about the best and worst states for women’s equality this year. In discussing policies that would help close the gender pay gap, she says: I don’t think the gender gap is best understood in terms of salary discrimination. Rather, it’s lifestyle discrimination: lingering sexist ideologies and normalized … [Read more...] about Dr. Shannon Wooden featured in WalletHub piece about women’s equality
The English Department invites students to attend Sigma Tau Delta’s Meet and Greet on Friday, October 6th, from 6:00-8:00pm in PSU 400. Students, faculty, and high school students interested in English will be in attendance. Everyone is invited to dress as their favorite character, author, superhero, etc (optional). There will be food and displays as well as a possible … [Read more...] about Sigma Tau Delta Meet and Greet