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On March 14th, the English and art departments at Biola hosted NC-based artist Jody Servon and CA-based poet Lorene Delany-Ullman for an exhibition on their new book, “Saved: Objects of the Dead.” Their book featured over forty photographs and prose poems, chronicling the lives, deaths, and relationships of individuals whose objects are imbued with their emotional and physical senses, then saved by loved ones and friends as an affirmation of their lives. We were glad to see you there!

In Dr. Williamson’s “Pride And Prejudice Remix” course, students participate in a wide variety of fun activities as they read how modern authors interact with Jane Austen’s famous work Pride and Prejudice. The class hosted their own austenian ball, complete with ballroom dancing and a delicious cake as pictured above!

Happy Easter Week, students! In celebration of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection, we share with you the poem “Easter Wings” by George Herbert, a famed British devotional lyricist. In our British Literature II course with Dr. Williamson, students learn more about George Herbert’s Poetry and the era he wrote in.

Biola English welcomes Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 graduates to our Senior Banquet April 22 from 5 to 7 pm! Join us in the Lehman Board Conference Hall for an evening of food, conversation, and beloved department traditions. We hope to see you there! Make sure to RSVP by April 7th if you plan to attend!

For Women’s History Month, here are some interesting facts and books by some of the female authors in our English curriculum! Have you read any books by these authors?

The English Guild is hosting their annual writing conference: Zeitgeist! Here, entrants will have the opportunity to present a writing piece that corresponds to the theme of “community and belonging.” For more information, check out the , send an email at [email protected]!

NC-based artist Jody Servon and CA-based poet Lorene Delany-Ullman are coming to Biola for an event on 1:30 pm, March 14th at Bardwell 211. They will be presenting their new book, around their new book, “Saved: Objects of the Dead” - a photographic and poetic exploration of the human experience of life, death, and memory. In this monograph featuring over forty photographs and prose poems, Servon and Delany-Ullman chronicle the lives, deaths, and relationships of individuals whose objects are imbued with their emotional and physical senses, then saved by loved ones and friends as an affirmation of their lives.

Career Conversations is coming up next Monday, March 14 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in Business 207! Join us to hear wisdom and advice on what you can do with an English degree through the stories of three Biola English alums. Make sure to claim your spot by RSVPing soon!

Now with updated course descriptions! Class registration for Fall 2023 is coming up soon. Check out the classes being offered and be sure to contact your academic advisor for any course-related questions. Good luck registering!

Happy spring break, students! We hope you enjoy this time of rest and relaxation before we see you back on campus in March.

Class registration for Fall 2023 is coming up soon. Check out the classes being offered and be sure to contact your academic advisor for any course-related questions. Good luck registering!

The first of February marks the beginning of Black History Month where we honor the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. history. Some things you can do this month are exploring the online exhibits at the National Museum of African American History and Culture’s website, learning more about noteworthy Black figures in history, reading books by Black authors (such as Toni Morrison and Ralph Ellison), and supporting Black-owned businesses!

Biola English would like to welcome Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 graduates to our Senior Banquet this April 22 from 5 to 7 pm! Join us in the Lehman Board Conference Hall for an evening of food, conversation, and beloved department traditions. We hope to see you there!

Welcome back to campus, students! To commence the spring semester, the English Department is hosting a lunch at the Caf. Join us Thursday, January 26th from 12 pm to 1 pm for delicious food and exciting conversation with your professors! Note: If you don’t already have Caf lunches covered by a meal plan or run out of lunches on your meal plan, it’s on us! Just let us know via the RSVP form.

The results from the Great English Debate are here! Over the winter break, we hosted a competition to decide on the best book in a variety of genres, and we have compiled the results above! Did any of your favorites win?

The results from the Great English Debate are here! Over the winter break, we hosted a competition to decide on the best book in a variety of genres, and we have compiled the results above! Did any of your favorites win?

The Inkslinger is open for submissions! A student-operated magazine, IInkslinger regularly publishes poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, as well as visual works (photography, drawing, painting, multimedia works) in black and white. The editorial team would love to review and consider publishing your creative work! Check out their Instagram or their website to view the guidelines.

Need a break from studying? The English Guild is hosting a movie night for The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring this Friday, November 11th. There will be snacks and popcorn provided. Feel free to bring your homework and your friends! RSVP at the Instagram!

The Celebration of Student Writing is almost here! Student writers from Biola’s first-year writing courses will showcase their work in a gallery-style walk-through. Exhibits will explore critical thinking & writing. The celebration—open to the community, interactive, and thought-provoking—will highlight the hard work and creative spirits of Biola’s student body. Come celebrate student writing with us November 16th from 5pm to 7pm at Fluor Fountain!

We hope you had all a very happy Halloween, majors & minors of the English Department! 🎃🍬

The English Guild is hosting a Midterm Writing Retreat from 10 am to 7:30 pm this Saturday the 22nd. Featuring an assortment of coffee and pastries from Porto’s bakery, feel free to stop by with your assignments and essays. Check out the profile for more info!

The English Guild is hosting their first get-together this Friday at 7:30pm! Meet at Blackstone Courtyard to walk to Ding Tea - those who RSVP will have their boba covered by the Guild! RSVP at their Instagram

The English Department hosted our very first department luau on September 29th. We had a fantastic time organizing the event and connecting with everyone! What was your favorite memory from this special night?

National Hispanic Heritage Month starts this September 15th to October 15th! To commemorate the literary achievements of Hispanic authors, the English Department has compiled a reading list, some of which we teach in our classes! For more information and resources on National Hispanic Heritage Month, check out hispanicheritagemonth.gov for more resources and texts.

Welcome back to campus, everyone! How are you feeling with the first week of classes complete? Share your experience with us in the comments or on our story!

The English Department would like to invite you to our inaugural department kickoff luau! Join us for a night filled with delicious food and great company. Make sure to dress in your very best aloha-wear as the best-dressed at the party will win a prize! To RSVP, use the link in our story, website, and email!

The Masters Review is accepting submissions for its “Short Story Award for New Writers” this summer. They are accepting applications from July 1st to August 28th. For more information, check out their website in our story!

Camp NaNoWriMo is coming up this July! Taking place every April and July, Camp NaNoWriMo is a less intense version of the famous writing competition. Rather than the daunting 50,000 word count goal, you can set whatever word count goal you want. Camp NaNoWriMo also offers writing groups and other community outreach to share progress updates and encouragement. If you’re interested, sign up on their website!