The English Department will host an informal reception for graduating seniors and their families Saturday, 17 May from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in Rome Hall 771.
We look forward to seeing you!
Attention alumni: this event is just for you. Knowing “The Known World” Conversation with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Edward P. Jones Date: Feb 18, 2009 Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM ET Location: The George Washington University Alumni House @ 1918 F Street, NW Washington, D.C. Description: Please join Edward P. Jones, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Spring 2009…
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The George Washington University is happy to be hosting the second Washington Conference on Trauma this fall. This multi-disciplinary conference will feature a broad range of presenters and formats, addressing the effects of severe psychological trauma on individuals and society. Listening to Trauma: Insights and Actions Thursday, October 20th– Saturday, October 22nd 2016 Location: The…
Join us for a roundtable and Q&A with three GW alums on how to use your Liberal Arts education in the professional World. It takes place on Friday, April 6th, at 2pm in Gelman 702. Paula Mejia (English and Creative Writing B.A., 2013; English M.A., 2014): A writer and also an Associate Editor at Atlas…
Professor Jean Howard The English Department is pleased to announce that Professor Jean Howard will deliver this year’s Dean’s Scholars’ in Shakespeare Annual Lecture. The Dean’s Scholars in Shakespeare Program is directed by Professor Holly Dugan. This lecture will take place in the Academic Building (Post Hall) of GW’s Mount Vernon Campus. Mark your calendars for…
After Chair of the English Department Jeffrey J. Cohen introduced GWU President Steven Knapp who introduced author Edward P. Jones, Jones read two selections from his Pulitzer Prize winning novel The Known World: From Chapter 5, the story of Sherif John Skiffington attempting to quell the fears of his sister-in-law Clara Martin. This roughly corresponds…
