Activities & Opportunities
English Club
This organization is open to all English majors, minors, graduate students, and those
interested in literary endeavors.
Poetry Day
Each semester students are encouraged to read their original poetry during a festive
event.
J. Marie McCleary Interdisciplinary Symposium
Students are invited to present their research papers at the this scholarly annual
venue.
Department Colloquia
The English Department offers opportunities for students to present their ideas and
comments in a discussion atmosphere on campus.
Book Club
Several times each semester faculty and students come together to discuss an important
book.
Lambda Iota Tau
English majors and minors can petition to join Lambda Iota Tau, an international
literary honors society. Inductions take place each February.
World Literary Review
Students join in with faculty to publish this annual online journal.
Newsletter
Students can join in to help produce a newsletter that chronicles events and accomplishments
by faculty and students.
Creative Writing
The English Department offers many opportunities for students interested in creative
writing, including classes, writing groups, reading opportunities, and publication
strategies.