English Department - Wright State University

Friends, we will no longer be posting on this page. To follow the news, highlights, events, and activities of the English Program, please go to the School of Humanities and Cultural Studies, Wright State University page. We would love to see you there!

We are pleased to share this essay by Dr. Carol Mejia LaPerle, which appeared on The Globe Shakespeare's platform. The Globe is currently performing Titus Andronicus and Dr. Mejia LaPerle was commissioned to write about race.

https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/discover/blogs-and-features/2023/03/10/racialised-ill-will-and-anti-blackness-in-titus-andronicus/

Racialised ill-will and anti-blackness in Titus Andronicus | Blogs & features Exploring the character of Aaron in Shakespeare's most violent tragedy.

Each year, Dr. Angela Johnson, director of the Integrated Language Arts program, hosts a Social Justice Fair which brings together secondary students, Wright State students, and their teachers to Wright State. This year’s Social Justice Fair will take place on April 1, 10 am-12 pm, and features the author and storyteller Lynn Ford. All are welcome!

Congratulations, Dr. Kelli Zaytoun!

Congratulations to Dr. Kelli Zaytoun, Professor of English, on the publication of her new book, "Shapeshifting Subjects: Gloria Anzaldúa’s Naguala and Border Arte" from University of Illinois Press. You can find her book in our catalog at https://bit.ly/3xmF0JT

Interested in one of our Graduate Programs? We offer MAs in English, History, and Humanities! Come meet our graduate directors and learn more about our programs at Wright State Graduate School's Spring Open House on Thursday, Feb. 16 from 5-7pm in the Student Union's Apollo Room!

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Congratulations, Scott!

Congratulations to Scott Geisel, School of Humanities and Cultural Studies Lecturer, on the publication of his new novel, Miller Knew: An Appalachian Noir and Suspense Story. This intense thriller is now available to check out from our collection. We love showcasing our faculty's contributions and we hope you enjoy Scott's new book!

The School of Humanities was at Raider Open House today to talk to prospective students and their parents about all our great programs in English, history, liberal studies, religion, philosophy, and classics. Professors Andrew Strombeck, Crystal Lake, and Kelli Zaytoun co-hosted our table. Rowdy Raider stopped by! This year was the biggest turnout of interested students Wright State has seen - good news for all.

Congratulations to Dr. Carol Mejia LaPerle, whose new book, Race & Affect in Early Modern English Literature, is now available to check out from our collection! We love showcasing our faculty's contributions!

Congratulations to all our graduates!

Congratulations to all of our Fall 2022 graduates!💚💛

Congratulations, Trey! In December 2022, Trey Brown completed his M.A. in English with a concentration in Rhetoric and Writing. Trey’s culminating project was a substantial research project on the performances of the comedian Ronny Chieng. Titled “'Flipping Over Backwards for the Community and Dying": The Asian/American Rhetoric of Ronny Chieng,” Brown’s project analyzed Chieng’s use of Asian/American rhetoric. Through this rhetoric, Trey concluded, Chieng challenges preconceived notions of Asian identity and subverts expectations of what it means to be a "representative" pop cultural figure in modern-day America. In addition to completing an article-length essay on the topic suitable for possible publication in a peer-review venue, Trey also showcased his findings in a short presentation given to the faculty in the College of Liberal Arts's School of Humanities and Cultural Studies.

A great news story about one of our alumni!

https://webapp2.wright.edu/web1/newsroom/2022/11/29/random-acts-of-kindness/

Random acts of kindness Kindness has always been one of the central themes in Wright State English graduate Brieanna Wilkoff’s life and in her young adult novel, “I’ll Be There for You.” Continue reading →

5th Annual Wright State University Runkle Woods Symposium
November 18, 2022 101 Fawcett Hall 1:00-5:00pm
Featuring faculty, staff, and students from the College of Science and Mathematics and the College of Liberal Arts, the Wright State Woods Symposium showcases research and artistic creations inspired by the woods on campus. This event was named after James Runkle, professor emeritus and longtime woods researcher.
Keynote Speaker: Guy Jones (Hunkpapa Lakota Elder, Guy W. Jones is a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Nation. As a prominent voice for the Native American Community in Ohio, Mr. Jones resides in Dayton. He was part of the core committee to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day in Cincinnati. Mr. Jones is one of the founders of the Miami Valley Council for Native Americans in Dayton, Ohio, and has served as an advisor to the Cincinnati Museum of Natural History, the Minority Arts Task Force of the Ohio Arts Council, the Greater Dayton Christian Race Relations Task Force, and the Bias Review Council of the Ohio Department of Education.)
This event is free & open to students, staff, faculty, & the public
Keynote sponsored by the College of Science and Mathematics, the College of Liberal Arts, the School of Humanities and Cultural Studies, and the School of Social Sciences and International Studies.

Save the date! Crystal Lake, Director of English Graduate Programs, will be available on November 17th at 3:30pm in Millett Hall's Atrium to talk to you about graduate school! She's giving out a code you can use to apply for free, free cookies, and (shhh don't tell anyone) free stickers for bookish types!

For our English Graduate Programs's fans and students alike, check out the courses we're offering for Spring 2023. Registration begins October 27th. Email Dr. Lake (crystal dot lake at wright dot edu) if you have any questions!

On Thursday November 10th, The Friends of the Libraries Book Club will be discussing Blackout by Erin Flanagan, Wright State University Professor of English. She will be joining via WebEx. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/3QBZgiK

Registration is now open for the Oct. 22 Wright State Raider Open House! Come for a visit, take a campus tour, and learn about our programs, scholarships, and more. Info and registration: https://bit.ly/3Dn5mj8

Raider Open House | Wright State University Join us October 22 for the Raider Open House. Explore our campus, connect with faculty and students, and learn why it’s a great time to be a Raider.

Exciting news - SoHCS is hosting Dr. Crystal Lake's Prof Talk next week! Dr. Lake will be speaking on her published essay "Needlework Verse" on Sept. 30 at 3:30 pm in 401 Millett. All are welcome.

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We are very pleased to announce that Dr. Crystal Lake is the new Director of Graduate Studies in English. Crystal brings wonderful energy and enthusiasm to her role as DGS for English. She will be reinvigorating the graduate program in innovative and bold ways, and we are excited to see what the future holds under her leadership.

Dr. Kelli Zaytoun served as DGS for English through some of the most challenging years of the graduate program. She met those challenges with courage, steadfastness, and dedication to her students. We are grateful for her stewardship of the program, and we thank her for her service. Kelli is now Director of Interdisciplinary Curricular Development in the College of Liberal Arts. She will be developing and strengthening WGS and Liberal Studies while facilitating connections among interdisciplinary programs and efforts.

Congratulations, Crystal and Kelli!

Friends of the English Department: we have decided for now to keep the English FB page and not merge it into the School of Humanities and Cultural Studies (of which English is now a part). But please do follow the School of Humanities and Cultural Studies page for news and activities related to the school and its academic programs: art history, classics, English, history, philosophy, and religion (related programs include the Master of Humanties, Liberal Studies, and Social Science Education).

Dr. Kelli Zaytoun in the news! Kelli is also now the new College of Liberal Arts interdisciplinary curriculum development director. Congratulations, Kelli!

WORDBridge was founded by Dr. Angie Johnson to offer ongoing personal enrichment for teachers. WORDBridge is honored to welcome Dr. Renate Frydman, Holocaust Survivor & Author
Anschel's Story: Determined to Survive. Everyone is invited to attend by Zoom for this special evening of learning and remembrance.

https://www.wordbridgenow.com/?utm_source=sendfox&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=holocaust-survivor-author-renate-frydman

Professional Development For Teachers | WORDBridge Now WORDBridge Now offers personal enrichment & live online professional development for teachers. Online visits with authors whose books are anti-hatred & promote social justice & empathy. Also speakers on curriculum & care for self & others. Web offers a spiritual blog, audio inspiration, teacher reso...

Registration is now open for our July 22 Wright State Raider Open House! Sign up right now to secure your choice of start times: https://bit.ly/July22ROH

It’s a great time to be a Raider! Come check out our welcoming and inclusive campus during the July 22 Wright State Raider Open House: https://bit.ly/July22ROH

Raider Open House | Wright State University Join us July 22 for the Raider Open House. Explore our campus, connect with faculty and students, and learn why it’s a great time to be a Raider.

Dr. Gary Schmidt visited the offices in CoLA today. It was great to show him around the English office and meet some of our awesome faculty.

Gary Schmidt of Coastal Carolina University named dean of College of Liberal Arts at Wright State Gary Schmidt is the director of diversity, equity and inclusion and community engagement for the Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts at Coastal Carolina University. Continue reading →

Our English majors are continuing to learn, grow, and travel. All the best in South Korea this summer, Kaylee!

Thanks to financial support from scholarships, Wright State student Kaylee Raines will be able to travel to South Korea this summer to study abroad.

“Without the John Pirelli Lodge Italian-American Scholarship, I wouldn’t have been able to pursue this amazing opportunity,” says Kaylee. “I am incredibly thankful for the generosity of this scholarship’s donors.”

A double major in English and international studies, with minors in French and comparative religion, Kaylee plans to continue her education at Wright State by pursuing a Master of Humanities. She ultimately wants to earn her law degree and work as an immigration or international attorney.

Passionate about connecting with people from all over the world, Kaylee will serve as an intern in the Wright State University - University Center for International Education this fall.

“I’m excited to work directly with the international students that will be attending our school,” she says. “This experience will promote my professional development by giving me direct experience with international relations and event coordination.”

Wright State faculty member Erin Flanagan wins prestigious Edgar Award for best first novel Erin Flanagan, professor of English language and literatures, won the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First Novel by an American Author for "Deer Season." Continue reading →