The creative writing faculty has chosen seven writers, spanning four genres, to represent the student creative force at the Fall 2016 Student Invitational Reading. Who will read? This semester's readers include the following students: Ana Berkovich, fiction Brandy Clark, poetry Aundrea Davis, memoir Ali Geren, poetry Jessica Hawkins, fiction Amy … [Read more...] about Students chosen for Moon City Press’ fall Student Invitational Reading
Missouri State’s English students have collected campus ghost stories for the last 15 years, and this week those stories will be told during the MSU Folklore Club’s 9th annual Haunted Tour. Hauntings reported across campus The tour winds through campus for 50 minutes of storytelling. You can learn about the Fountain Ghost, the Hag of Wells Hall, the haunted rooms of Freddy, … [Read more...] about Tour offers glimpse into MSU’s spooky legends
Alumna Annie England Noblin (’05, ’07) will sign copies of her recently released second novel, "Just Fine with Caroline," on Oct. 11 at Paw Prints in the Plaster Student Union. Book synopsis From the author of "Sit! Stay! Speak!" comes a tender, terrific novel complete with long-buried secrets, a three-legged pot belly pig, and an irresistible dog—an … [Read more...] about Alumna releases second novel with campus book signing
Please help us welcome the following professors who joined us this fall. Dr. Suneeta Thomas, TESOL Dr. Thomas was born in India and raised in United Arab Emirates. She specializes in different styles of English spoken throughout world. Dr. Jonathan Newman, English before the 1800s Dr. Newman is currently working on a book project that focuses on the practical … [Read more...] about English department welcomes new faculty
Dr. Keri Franklin leads the newly formed Center for Writing in College, Career and Community at Missouri State. The organization houses the Ozarks Writing Project and College-Ready Writers Program. Dr. Franklin and her team is dedicating to improving writing instruction across the region. Her research will be featured in the Missouri State's next Mind's Eye … [Read more...] about Mind’s Eye features Keri Franklin’s research on writing instruction