English Department majors and minors: Has your course work or reading sparked a desire to pursue some research of your own? The Luther Rice Undergrad Fellowship program at GWU provides financial assistance and structured support. With a deadline in early December, now is the time to begin thinking through your ideas and preparing an…
The Freer and Sackler Museums of Asian Art are finally reopening, and it’s likely to be an exciting celebration. There will be food, music, and of course interactive and informational presentations. One such activity is The Art of Illuminations where you can learn about the tradition of decorating the pages of Islamic books. Artists Lubna Zahid and Sughra Hussainy…
Join us tomorrow, Thursday March 22nd, in Gelman 102 for the next installment of the Jenny McKean Moore Reading Series featuring: Lauren Camp A poet, performer, writer, and educator, Lauren Camp will read from the latest of her three books of poetry, One Hundred Hungers, a collection that “explores the lives of a first-generation Arab-American girl and…
Update: We regret to announce that this event is postponed — stay tuned for further details. Aldon Lynn Nielson will be hosting a discussion: “The Cry of my People:” Jazz, Poetry and the Black Arts on Friday, April 19 2-4 PM in Rome Hall 771 http://artonair.org/sites/default/files/imagecache/bodyview_enlarged/show/9063/node-image.jpg An alum from our very own English department, Aldon Nielsen…
Global Change through Shakespeare A TED-style plenary presentation by Alexa Alice Joubin Join us for a short, TED-style plenary on “Global Change through Shakespeare” during the Fulbright Association’s 42nd Annual Conference and Advocacy Day at 9:15 am, Saturday October 26, in Salon 4, Renaissance Arlington Capital View (Crystal City, Virginia). RSVP for a free ticket at…
The GW English Department presents Tony Kushner Live!, a series of programs culminating in Tony Kushner’s visit to the GW campus in April. Please join us, and encourage students, colleagues, and community members to attend these exciting events. Below you will find a full schedule of events. Dates and times will also be posted on the…
