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Nadeem Aslam to be writer in residence (autumn 2007)
Renowned British author Nadeem Aslam will be the GW English Department’s inaugural British Council Writer in Residence during the fall 2007 semester. Beginning in mid-October, he will spend a month in Washington through a new program sponsored by the department and the council. Mr. Aslam achieved international recognition with the publication of his brilliant novel…
“Touching the Past” November 7
Please join us for the inaugural event of the GW Medieval and Early Modern Studies Institute (GW MEMSI), a symposium on Touching the Past. The symposium begins at 1:30 in the fourth floor conference room of Phillips Hall (Academic Center, 801 22nd St NW) and lasts until 5. We feature two panels: Session One (moderated…
From the Hatchet: Famous Authors to Read at GW
From the 8/27/09 Hatchet: Sedaris, Atwood will speak at Lisner Michael Chabon and Al Gore round out the venue’s fall lineup by Sarah Scire Senior News Editor Bestselling authors Margaret Atwood and David Sedaris have been added to the long list of celebrity authors appearing at Lisner Auditorium in the fall. Sedaris, the popular humor…
Visiting Professor Jim English was a Hit!
Professor Jim English On Wednesday March 5, 2014, the English Department’s British and Postcolonial Cluster hosted Professor Jim English (University of Pennsylvania) for an exciting lecture entitled, “Translated from the English: British Reality on the Global Screen.” This fantastic event was co-hosted by the University Honors Program and was made possible by a generous gift…
Stay Lit: (9/22-9/24) Weekend Happenings in DC for the English Major
Hello, English majors and weekend warriors! If you’re looking for something stimulating to get into this weekend, and every weekend, know that GW English News has got your back. Every Thursday we will be posting information on engaging, thought-provoking, fun events that are happening around the city. If you have a favorite open mic night or…
Rebecca Bushnell to Deliver Dean’s Scholars in Shakespeare Annual Lecture
The English Department is pleased to announce one of the very first events of the new academic year. On Friday, September 5, at 3:00 PM, Professor Rebecca Bushnell will deliver the 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…