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As My Term in Office Dwindles, Some Thoughts on Our Graduate Program
In 2006 I was elected by my colleagues to serve a three year term as chair of the English Department. Doing so has been an honor, and a privilege. I know that sounds cliché, but I make the statement with feeling and without irony. I have the best colleagues, we teach the brightest and most…
Newark, Philip Roth, and the Grip of History: A Visit by Michael Kimmage
The Department of English, in association with ALCO, the American Literature and Culture Organization, is pleased to announce another great upcoming event. On Monday, October 22, from 1-3 PM, we will be hosting Michael Kimmage, who will be talking about his latest work. Michael Kimmage is Associate Professor of History at the Catholic University of…
Postcard from New Orleans
Former featured alumnus Jon Williams sends this picture from his celebration of Mardi Gras. We publish it without comment. We love hearing from you! Drop us a line — or an image — at chair@gwu.edu Share on FacebookTweet
Jewish Writing, Jewish Lives
GWU’s Jewish Literature Live course (taught by Prof. Faye Moskowitz) and GW’s collaboration with the British Council on its U.K. Writer-in-Residence Program converge for one afternoon only: Friday February 26, 2-4 p.m., Rome Hall 352. What do we mean today when we say “Jewish writing”? Do we mean writers who identify as Jews? Do we…
Beth Lattin in Forbes
Alumna Beth Lattin (’08) has a piece in Forbes about graduate school, debt, and planning for the future in uncertain economic times. Check it out! Share on FacebookTweet
T Shirt Tuesday: Success!
[illustration: gang of festive t-shirt wearers in English Department main office. Note the angelic backlight that illuminates all who wear our official shirt.] So Christina Katopodis took us literally: she sent a picture of her GW English T shirt on a houseplant — a shrub named “Gertrude” (though wouldn’t it make more sense to name…