A Successful Residency: Simon Gikandi

This week marked the completion of another visiting residency for GW English, sponsored by the Wang Endowment.  Simon Gikandi, Professor of English at Princeton University and editor of PMLA, and author (most recently) of the critically-acclaimed Slavery and the Culture of Taste (Princeton UP, 2011) was with us from October 26-October 31.The residency included visits to our two Critical Methods courses (a course required for all majors), an extended seminar with graduate students and faculty ...

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November 13: Jericho Brown Reading

Poet Jericho Brown will be giving at reading at GWU onNovember 17A cursory look through some of Jericho Brown’s poetry such as “Heart Condition” or “Langston Blue” reveals a straightforward poetic style that conveys not-so-straightforward themes and emotions. There is an undeniable force behind the words of Brown’s poetry.In a recent interview with the Poetry Society of America, Jericho Brown outlined some of the guiding principles he keeps in mind while writing a poem, stating: “I strive ...

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Aaron Hamburger Leads DC Reads Discussion November 5

This year's DC Reads selection is Dinaw Mengestu's The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears.  Join GW English's Aaron Hamburger in a discussion of the book in relation to Washington, DC (particularly the Logan Circle neighborhood) on November 5 at 7 PM.  The discussion -- and samples of Ethiopian food! -- will be at the Takoma Park Neighborhood Libra ...

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Pramila Venkateswaran, GW English PhD, Named Suffolk County New York Poet Laureate

Suffolk County New York Poet LaureatePramila VenkateswaranProfessor Pramila Venkateswaran, who received her PhD from GW's English Department in 1988, recently became the Poet Laureate of Suffolk County, New York.  We chatted with Professor Venkateswaran about her selection as laureate, her poetry, and her memories of the GW English department:1.    When did you graduate from GW?  What was your degree?  With whom did you study?I graduated from GW in 1988. My dissertation ...

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Literary Pumpkin Carving with Faculty and Librarians!

Bring your own pumpkin and sculpt your masterpiece in the company of GW's coolest faculty and librarians.  Carving implements will be provided along with cookies, cider, and nerdy-cool conversation.Judging begins at 4pm and prizes will be awarded for the best literary adaptation, best team (bring your friends), and best overall pumpkins.Costumes aren't required, but are definitely encouraged!  Extra cookies and instant respect if you arrive dressed as any literary or classical charact ...

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Sins Invalid Film This Monday: Marvin Center Amphitheater

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RSVP Today: Simon Gikandi's Oct. 30 Undergraduate Seminar

For the first time since the creation of the English Department’s mini-residency, the Wang Distinguished Professor will give a seminar just for undergraduates!Simon Gikandi, 2014-15Wang Distinguished ProfessorThis year’s Wang Distinguished Professor, Simon Gikandi will be leading this special event on October 30 at 2:15 PM in Rome Hall 771.A specialist in the literature of the African diaspora, Gikandi is currently a Professor of English at Princeton University and is also an editor of PMLA, ...

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GW English Alums on the Move: Esther Cohen (BA '69)

GW English AlumEsther Cohen (BA '69)ESTHER COHEN ON NOT BEING AFRAID OF LIFE, OR OF YOUR OWN WORDSNew York writer, teacher, and activist Esther Cohen reflects on her time as an English major, and on the remarkably varied writing life she's led since she graduated:When did you graduate from GW?I graduated from GW in 1969.  The year (and the years that followed, and came before) were a crazy time in the universe. Washington was alive with change, with demonstrations, with exciting possibilities ...

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October 15: Jose Dalisay Reading

To say Jose Dalisay has had a productive career is an understatement. The Philippines-born writer has published over 20 works in fiction and nonfiction since 1983 and also has an extensive background as a dramatist, columnist and film writer. Born in the Philippine island province Romblon in 1954, Dalisay spent his formative years in Manila, the country's capital city. While attending high school at the Philippine Science High School, Dalisay trained with PETA (Philippine Educational Theater Association). ...

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Open Space Recap Part II: The Pictures!

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