Writing workshop for faculty focuses on teaching writing, April 14
Join Director of Writing Across the Curriculum Sigrid Streit for a workshop Friday, April 14 focused on teaching writing and incorporating writing assignments into your courses.
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Creative Writing Collective returns on Wednesday, April 12
The next gathering is Wednesday, April 12 from 5-6:30 p.m. in Room 205, Briggs Building. The session will be led by Amanda Hiber.
Associate Professor of English and Department chair Mary-Catherine Harrison presented her research on the Plenary panel of the Midwest Victorian Studies Association conference. Her paper …
Author Anthony Grooms visits literature classroom virtually on March 29
Anthony Grooms, the author of several works of fiction, including Bombingham and Vain Conversation, will be joining online class meetings of Professor of English Michael Barry’s Study of Fiction course on Wednesday, March 29.
Winners of 53rd annual Dudley Randall Poetry Contest
Each year, the Detroit Mercy English Department honors Dudley Randall, the late poet, publisher and Detroit Mercy librarian and poet-in-residence, by sponsoring a poetry competition in his name.
Triptych virtual series finishes with author Adam Giannelli
Detroit Mercy’s English Department will host author Adam Giannelli in the last Triptych virtual reading series, to be held on Thursday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Paisley Rekdal is featured reader in Triptych series, Feb. 16
Detroit Mercy’s English Department will host poet and writer Paisley Rekdal as the second speaker in its new virtual reading series, Triptych on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Submit to 53rd Dudley Randall Poetry Prize competition
Detroit Mercy undergraduate students, now is the time to submit your poetry work for the 53rd installment of the Dudley Randall Poetry Prize competition! The deadline for submissions is Friday, Feb. 10.
The first prize is $150, second prize earns $75 and third prize receives $50.
Triptych reader series featuring Marcelo Hernandez Castillo, Jan. 19
Detroit Mercy’s English Department will host poet and writer Marcelo Hernandez Castillo at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 as the first speaker in its new virtual reading series, Triptych.
Triptych visiting reader series features accomplished poets, writers
Triptych is the University of Detroit Mercy’s new virtual reading series, presented by the English Department. During the 2023 winter semester, Triptych will host three accomplished poets and writers for a reading of their work followed by audience questions.
Support Children’s Literacy with a gift to Rx for Reading Detroit
Now through the New Year, a loyal Rx for Reading Donor is matching all donations up to $5,000. It is easy and fast to give a gift through the Detroit Mercy Giving Page.
Virtual Creative Writing Collective set for Thursday, Nov. 17
All students, staff, alumni, faculty and friends are welcome. No writing experience is necessary, just an interest in exploring and developing your creative inclinations.
Poetry reading with Pulitzer Prize winner Tyehimba Jess, Oct. 27
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Olio, Tyehimba Jess will give a dynamic, free poetry reading on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7-8:30 p.m.
Creative Writing Collective gathering, Oct. 17
Students, alumni, faculty and staff and friends are invited to join the Creative Writing Collective, with its next meeting set for 4-5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17.
Assistant Professor of English Stephen Pasqualina published an essay titled “Teach Students to Be Critics—and Builders” in Inside Higher Ed.
Detroit Mercy to host two award-winning poets, first on Oct. 6
The public, students, staff and faculty are invited to hear two nationally award-winning poets read from their work at University of Detroit Mercy.
Assistant Professor of English Stephen Pasqualina published “Such a Tangible Thing: Zora Neale Hurston’s Unruly Stones of Memory” in The Journal of American Culture. The …
Editors are needed for student art journal
Student editors are needed for the next issue of [sic], Detroit Mercy’s student art journal, which is slated to start production at the beginning of the fall 2022 semester.
First Creative Writing Collective set for Sept. 20
The English Department at Detroit Mercy’s first Creative Writing Collective of the 2022-23 school year is set for Tuesday, Sept. 20 from 4-5:30 p.m. at Room 101 of the Briggs Building.
Summer reading recommendations from English Department
Each summer, the Detroit Mercy English Department offers reading recommendations for the season of rest and relaxation.
Professor of English Nicholas Rombes was interviewed for the “Culture File” podcast on Ireland’s National Public Service Media. The focus was on Rombes’ book, 10/40/70: Film …
Cal Freeman poetry reading from new book, April 6
Cal Freeman will read from his new book of poetry, Poolside at the Dearborn Inn, in the McNichols Campus Library on the second floor, Bargman …
Announcing the 52nd annual Dudley Randall Poetry prize winners
The Detroit Mercy English Department is proud to announce the winners of the 52nd annual Dudley Randall Poetry contest: First prize: “The Crown Jewel” by …
Virtual panel discusses state of reproductive rights in U.S.
A virtual panel discussion, which features Detroit Mercy Associate Professor of Law Catherine Archibald, examines the state of reproductive rights currently in the United States. …
Detroit Mercy honors five faculty for excellence
University of Detroit Mercy honored five faculty members at the annual Faculty Recognition event, which was held March 4 at the Student Fitness Center on …
Professor discusses student mental health crisis
Detroit Mercy associate professor and chair of the department of English Mary-Catherine Harrison discusses on the ways Jesuit education inherently addresses the mental health of …
Enter Dudley Randall Poetry contest
Enter the 52nd Dudley Randall Poetry contest for a chance to win prizes! Each year, the Detroit Mercy English Department honors Dudley Randall, the late …
Matthew Olzmann poetry reading, discussion
The Detroit Mercy English Department is hosting Matthew Olzmann for a virtual poetry reading and discussion on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. Olzmann has …
Tarfia Faizullah poetry reading, discussion
The Detroit Mercy English Department is hosting Tarfia Faizullah for a virtual poetry reading and discussion on Wednesday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. Faizullah is …
Creative Writing Collective meets Tuesday, Oct. 19
Students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends are invited to join the English Department’s Creative Writing Collective, which will hold its next meeting Tuesday, Oct. 19 …
Professor of English Nick Rombes was interviewed regarding his book 10/40/70: Constraint as Liberation in the Era of Digital Film Theory for the Kiraathane Istanbul Book …
Creative Writing Collective, March 15
The April gathering of the Creative Writing Collective will be on Thursday, April 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Zoom. Creative writers in all …
Book talk: National Book Award Finalist Jerald Walker
Emerson College Professor of Creative Writing Jerald Walker will present a talk and reading on Thursday. April 8 at 6:30 p.m. about his book, How …
Creative Writing Collective, March 3
The next virtual gathering of the Creative Writing Collective is on Wednesday, March 3 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Creative writers in all genres and …
First Creative Writing Collective of the semester
This winter seems particularly slow and gloomy – all the more reason to get outside of our heads and connect with others. Creative writers in …
Winter 2021 Creative Writing Collective
Creative writers in all genres and levels of experience are welcome to join the Detroit Mercy Creative Writing Collective for discussion, idea-sharing, feedback and writing …