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Carthage student chosen to present at MUSE Undergraduate Literature Conference

English major, Eric Ross, '12, was chosen as a student presenter for the sixth annual MUSE Undergraduate Literature Conference. more...

 
Carthage alumna receives Fulbright scholarship

Deanna Love, '11, of Kenosha, Wis., has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student grant to teach English as a foreign language in Argentina. She is the fourth Carthage student to receive a Fulbright grant in recent years. more...

 

Past News

Poem of the Day: Professor featured on Poets.org today

A poem by Carthage English professor Richard Meier is today's "Poem-a-Day" on the website of the Academy of American Poets. more...

 
Second Annual Halloween Reading

English honor fraternity hosts a reading of Halloween stories and poetry at 9:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, in JAC's Recital Hall. more...

 
Carthage welcomes poet David Trinidad

Carthage welcomes poet David Trinidad to campus Tuesday, Oct. 11, as part of the English Department's 2011-12 Visiting Writers Series. Mr. Trinidad will read from his new book, Dear Prudence: New and Selected Poems, at 7 p.m. in the Niemann Media Theatre of Hedberg Library. more...

 
Carthage alumni in Chicago Fringe Festival

Colleen Burkhart, '09, and Jessica Smith, '11, participated in the production of Nearly Naked at a festival of original theatre that ran Sept. 1-11 in Chicago. more...

 
English Department hosts end-of-year party for Sigma Tau Delta members

The English honorary society, Sigma Tau Delta, held its annual end-of-year party and inducted new members May 7, 2011.  more...

 
Carthage holds Celebration of Scholars April 29

Students and faculty will display and discuss their research and significant creative works. On Tuesday, April 19, the Humanities Division held its own poster session as a prelude to the event, showcasing the work of nine Carthage students for the Division's Advisory Committee. more...

 
Students present papers at literature conference

Three Carthage students, along with English professor Maria Carrig, were selected to present their papers at the 19th annual Northern Plains Conference on Early British Literature, held April 8-9. They participated in a panel discussion titled "Shakespeare's Fragmented Psyches." more...

 
Professors announce 2012 J-Term trips

Where will you spend J-Term 2012? How about Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Honduras, China, New Zealand, Senegal, or Germany? more...

 
Poetry reading April 14

Poet, editor and bookmaker Sara Mumolo will present a poetry reading at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14, in Niemann Media Theater. more...

 
Senior creative writers to read their work

Twelve Carthage seniors with an emphasis or minor in creative writing will read poetry or prose from the chapbooks they have created this semester on April 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Woh's Place. more...

 
Carthage welcomes actor John O'Hurley

Best known for his role as the quirky J. Peterman on Seinfeld and for his performance on Dancing With the Stars, Mr. O'Hurley will speak on "Living an Extraordinary Life" at Carthage at 7 p.m. Monday, April 18.  more...

 
Alumna to speak about writing, getting published

Author Miya Kressin, '02, author of The Changeling's Champion, will speak on campus at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, in the Todd Wehr Center, Room 128A. more...

 
Poet Afaa Michael Weaver speaks at Carthage March 24

Described as one of the most significant poets writing today, esteemed poet and playwright Mr. Weaver will read from his work at 4 p.m. Thursday in the Clausen Center. more...

 
"The Art of Process": A behind-the-scenes look at graphic novels

New exhibit in Hedberg Library explores the step-by-step process of creating art for graphic novels. A special Artist's Talk with illustrator Sara Varon will be held April 18. more...

 
Poetry Reading March 8

Carthage's Spring Reading Series presents Karl Gartung and Chuck Stebelton at 5 p.m.  more...

 
Carthage welcomes Emmy Award-winning writer Rick Cleveland Feb. 23

Mr. Cleveland will speak about his work on such television shows as "The West Wing" and "Mad Men," and his new play "The Rail Splitter" for Carthage. more...

 
Carthage presents the Spring Reading Series

Join Carthage for the Spring Reading Series that will feature seven amazing authors and poets. Sara Mumolo will speak at 7 p.m. April 14. more...

 
Humanities Colloquium Nov. 16

The Humanities Division hosts its second Fall Humanities Colloquium, at 11:50 a.m. Tuesday in Clausen 107. Prof. Joseph McAlhany will present "Syntax and Salvation: The Mind of a Medieval Monk," a discussion of his translation of the meditations of Guibert of Nougent, a man fascinated with demons of all kinds. 

 
Carthage welcomes celebrated poet Anne Waldman

Activist and author of more than 40 books of poetry will speak on poetry and activism, and perform her work, on Thursday, Nov. 18. more...

 
Poetry Reading: Jared Stanley

Author of Book Made of Forest, winner of the Crashaw Prize, to speak at 7 p.m. Sept. 23 in the Niemann Media Theatre. more...

 
Sigma Tau Delta welcomes new members

Nine students join Carthage chapter of English Honorary Fraternity. more...

 
Poetry Reading March 2

Hear from award-winning writer Nick Demske and Carthage professor Caryl Pagel. more...

 

Student Voices

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— Brigette Estola, '11, Ludington, Mich.

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