Going back to college after 20 years as a non-traditional student I was nervous. My very first class was fabulous! I took courses in literature, creative writing, and got my bachelor’s degree in Professional Writing. The faculty truly put students first. After graduation, I got a job as Marketing and Communications Coordinator, and it draws on all the skills I learned in English. I love the English department and ISU!
Elisabeth Curtis | BA English, Professional Writing | Class of ‘22
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Events
English Club is back! Join us Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. in LA 244 (our Reading Room) for the Fall semester to hang out with English faculty, chat about favorite reads, explore writing old and new, play some lit-themed games, and talk about where English can take you—no prep or reading required. All are welcome! If you can't make it in person, contact Jessica Winston for a zoom link.
Friday, Sept. 19th 4pm. Come and find us at the Bengal Street Party where we will have a booth!
Wednesday, Sept. 24th 5:30-6:30 pm at the College Market, 604 S. 8th Ave. Poetry Reading by Alexandra Teague, our Dolsen Visiting Writer. Creative Writing at ISU welcomes Alexandra Teague, who will read from her most recent poetry collection, Ominous Music Intensifying. A Q&A and book signing will follow.
Wednesday, October 1st 4:30-6:14 in the PSUB Wood River Room. Black Rock & Sage (BR&S) Launch Party for the 2025 Issue. At the launch party there will be live music, a pop-up art gallery, and a rapid fire reading--all by our contributors. Free food! Merch! For more information email brs@isu.edu, visit blackrockandsage.org, or follow us on Instagram--@brs_isu.journal.
Thursday, October 9th 2:30-3:30 pm in LA 324. Book Reading by Michael Sowder. Creative Writing at ISU welcomes writer Michael Sowder, who will be reading from his new book, Sacred Letters: Sanskrit, Yoga, and Awakening the Divine. A Q& A and book signing will follow.