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Remembering Dr. M. P. A. Sheaffer

Dr. M.P.A. Sheaffer passed away last week, and we take this moment to honor her legacy in the English & World Languages Department. She was a distinguished faculty member of Millersville University’s English Department who dedicated 52 years to teaching students and sharing her knowledge of literature and the arts. Her legacy continues through the Dr. M.P.A. Sheaffer Academic Excellence Scholarship Endowment for the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. Dr. Sheaffer was honored with the 50-Year Marauder Milestone in 2017.

In the wake of this news, many of Dr. Sheaffer’s colleagues offered memorable stories and remembrance. Dr. Elizabeth Mutzabaugh shared “[Dr. Sheaffer] always prefaced her commentary to students about a place she was describing with “When you go…” not “If you go…” so we all felt like we would see the world someday.” Dr. Nicole Pfannenstiel remembered “Dr. Sheaffer attended a dinner while I was interviewing for the position. She was determined I would leave the interview understanding how to correctly say Lancaster.” Finally, Dr. Mando shared “I remember during the first year that I worked at Millersville, she came to one of our faculty readings led by Bill Archibald. She read a sonnet from Shakespeare and a sonnet of her own. I recall the pleasant presence she had in that space as she was reading her own work and clearly enjoying the writing of her colleagues.”

D. Sheaffer began her own academic journey at Shippensburg University in her hometown, where she majored in English. From there, she moved to New Orleans to earn both her master’s and doctorate in English at Tulane University. Her quest for knowledge then took her to Florence, Italy, where she earned a master’s in art history from Rosary College at Villa Schifanoia. She also pursued a master’s in Humanities at New York University, followed by a certificate in English language teaching at Marble Arch Language Center in London. Dr. Sheaffer’s journey reflects her commitment to broadening her academic horizons and deepening her expertise in a variety of disciplines.

In a 2016 interview, Dr. Sheaffer said that she believes that “the Humanities are intertwined with music, history, science, literature and art”. One of her favorite classes was Humanities 300 which is a combination of literature, art, and music. She loved the music of Beethoven and Tchaikovsky as well as Shakespeare and the Victorian period. Dr. Sheaffer was also a poet and especially enjoyed the works of Dante Gabriel Rossetti. She authored several collections, including Moonrocks and Metaphysical Turnips, Lacquer Birds and Leaves of Brass, and Paths, published in England in 2000. As a member of the Pennsylvania Poetry Society, Poetry Society of America and the American Academy of Poets her love for poetry was evident in her contributions. Dr. Sheaffer’s love of music led her to sing with the Richmond Hille Chorale and the Canterbury Chorale Society.

Dr. Shaeffer will be remembered for her love and knowledge of music, literature and poetry as well as her contributions to the English Department at Millersville University over her many years of service.

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Building a Rock Solid Thesis Defense

While the majority of your research, writing, and creation will be completed by the time you are ready to defend, this final step to thesis completion can still feel intimidating. Here are some tips to help you prepare for a rock solid defense.

Support Your Peers

If you can, attend another student’s defense. This will allow you to not only support your fellow students but also have an idea of what to expect when it is time for your own defense. Understand that the decision to invite others is up to each student and while having a crew of friends, family, and scholars can be helpful moral support for some, you know yourself best and having an audience beyond your committee members is not necessary.

Focus on Your Process

This is an opportunity for you to share some background on your process and how you arrived to this moment. You can start with the big picture of what has drawn you to study ENWL. This could include autobiographical details about your interest or experience on your given topic that can help you explain why you chose to study what you’ve chosen and why you used the methods that you did. Providing these details about your journey through your project, and even what you chose to exclude from it, can add helpful context for your committee to situate your thesis in the discipline and your ongoing progress as a scholar.

Be Ready to Acknowledge Gaps

There is always more to learn, more to think about, and more work to be done. A thesis project, even at the Masters level, will only capture a portion of the possible directions humanities research can go. Chances are that one of your committee members or guests is going to ask a question or propose a suggestion that is either beyond the scope of your project or a whole new perspective to consider. Either way, you can acknowledge the novelty of their idea and state how it could be included in future directions for either yourself or other researchers.

Ask the Experts

You probably selected your committee members for their relevant research experience so your defense is a unique opportunity to get feedback from them on how your project fits into their understanding of the field. While your defense is definitely a time to highlight your own contributions, asking questions to your committee can help them see that you are prepared to embrace other perspectives and have considered how their research could alter or expand the conclusions you found in your project.

Celebrate!

Recognize how far you’ve come! Your project is years in the making and it is worthwhile to take a breath and remember how much it has changed and grown from its first inception. Walking through your progress can also help refresh your project in your own mind as you prepare to share your process. Did you present or publish part of this work? Has this project influenced an activity you do in your classroom or community? Talk about it! Showing how this work is having an impact beyond degree completion can be a great way to communicate the salience of your project to a wider network of scholars.

 

And remember to keep your “coal,” your defense isn’t all “ore” nothing – if changes are needed your committee may give you an opportunity to refine your work before your final version is accepted. Don’t be afraid to ask for “assi-stones” and you’ll do a “marble-ous” job.

Good luck:)

 

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Faculty Feature: Dr. Jill Craven

Dr. Jill Craven (she/her) is a Professor of Film Studies and Coordinator of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. As an undergrad, she received her BS in Math/Computer Science from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill then completed her Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from UNC-Chapel Hill. With her expertise focusing on 20th century fiction films and her background in comparative lit, some of her favorite courses to teach include Comparative Literature (ENGL 431) and Film and American Society (ENGL 482) which is being offered next semester – Spring 2025 (CRN 14803).

One of her favorite books to teach is Absalom, Absalom!, a novel by William Faulkner, “because the narrative is so complex and so reflective of our complex national identity.” You can check it out from McNairy here.

What does it mean to Dr. Craven to be an English & World Languages Scholar?

“Being an ENWL scholar enables you to explore aspects of our cultures and our selves that make us human–our thoughtful, artistic inquiries into the big questions of life. These questions help us understand the aspects of living that make life meaningful, and, through that, help us set priorities for engaged and fulfilling lives. Such explorations help us understand differences better, and often foster empathy, an ability that improves our prospects of peace and kindness in our world.”

 

 

General, Literary Events

The Hazel I. Jackson Lecture Series featuring Amina Gautier

Next Thursday November 7th from 7pm – 9pm in the SMC MPR 114, Millersville will welcome award-winning author Amina Gautier for a reading as part of the annual Hazel I. Jackson Lecture series. She will will share some of her work and also discuss her life, especially as an artist, followed by a time for Q&A. Amina Gautier specializes in the short story genre. She has published over 140 short stories, many of them collected in her four books, which have won major awards. In 2018 Gautier became the first African American woman to win the PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in the Short Story,  an award that recognizes writers who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in the short story form. Gautier’s most recent collection The Best That You Can Do was mentioned by Oprah in her February’24 “best new books” recommendations.

Dr. Katarzyna Jakubiak, Associate Professor of English at Millersville, shares her thoughts on The Best That You Can Do:

I’ve read this collection, and I am captivated.  Most of the pieces are flash fiction and have a powerful lyrical quality. The first section is partly autobiographical, based on Gautier’s experience of growing up in Brooklyn. Like Gautier, the young characters negotiate their dual African American and Puerto Rican identities, switching to different codes and rhythms during summers spent in PR, as well as building their sense of self on tropes found in popular 80s TV shows. Gautier is also quite original at portraying women’s experiences – paying attention to women of all ages and various social standings, masterfully blending the personal and the political.

You can check out more about Gautier on her website or take a look at her works like The Best That You Can Do (2024) and The Loss of All Lost Things (2016).

This event is sponsored by the Hazel I. Jackson Committee. See the incredible list of previous Hazel I. Jackson Lecturers here.

 

 

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Graduate Opportunities at Millersville

The Department of English and World Languages has many versatile options for students who want to continue their education after completing an undergraduate degree. Each of these programs are developed to meet the shifting needs of students providing adaptable skills to promote life-long learning.

There are currently two Master’s Programs tracks available as well as an array of Graduate Certificates and a 4+1 Program with an Accelerated degree completion option.

Pursuing a Graduate degree at MU means you can continue to learn with the professors you love, exploring new avenues of ENWL and building competitive skills to elevate your life and career. Keep reading for more information about each program and where to find perspectives from recent graduate students.

Master of Arts in English (MA)

The MA in English program is designed to strengthen professional skills for all fields and prepare students for continuing graduate study. The English MA enhances students’ intellectual and aesthetic life through the intense study of literature, writing studies, literary theory, film studies and linguistics. The MA degree program can be completed fully online, with options for both synchronous and asynchronous class meetings. Strategic faculty advising is available to tailor programs to meet your needs through independent study, flexible degree completion options, and consultation for opportunities outside the classroom (conferences, publications).

MA Highlights

  • 30 Credit hours with multiple timelines to complete degree
  • Areas of Study
    • Narrative Studies: Literature and Film
    • Writing Studies: Rhetoric, Composition, and Creative Writing
  • Degree Completion Options (Capstone Project)
    • Thesis Options
      • Thesis
      • Creative Thesis 
      • Curricular Artifact 
    • Digital Portfolio Class

Master of Education in English (MEd)

The Master of Education in English combines courses in language and literature with educational psychology and pedagogy. This program is designed to engage both current and future teachers by building skills that will help in your classrooms and beyond. An interdepartmental team of faculty and staff will work with you to meet your goals by creating independent studies, providing guidance through your capstone project, and connecting you with opportunities outside the classroom (conferences, publishing).

MEd Highlights

  • 33 credit hours with multiple timelines for completing degree
  • Areas of Study
    • Narrative Studies: Literature and Film
    • Writing Studies: Rhetoric, Composition, and Creative Writing
    • Education: Classroom Research and Pedagogy
  • Degree Completion Options (Capstone Projects)
    • Digital Portfolio Class

4+1 Accelerated English Program

This program is designed to allow current undergraduates to be admitted to our MA Graduate Studies program at an accelerated pace. Students enrolled in this program count graduate courses toward their undergraduate degree, saving time and money.

Here are some highlights of our 4+1 Program

  • Accelerated program allows for completion of an advanced degree in one additional academic year
  • Can start taking Graduate level courses in your Junior year
  • Opportunity for Early Acceptance into MA 
  • A portion of the Accelerated English program is billed at a lower tuition rate (for 12 credits that fulfill both undergraduate and graduate requirements)

Post-Baccalaureate Certification Program

Millersville University’s Post-Baccalaureate Certification Program is designed for those applicants who already have a bachelor’s degree and would like to be certified to teach in the State of Pennsylvania.  It is not necessary to complete a second degree in order to be certified.

Post-Bacc Highlights

  • Credit hours vary by individual student needs
  • Certification is available for
    • English (7-12)
    • Spanish (K-12)

Graduate Certificate

Millersville University’s Writing Certificate is a highly flexible accreditation that highlights writing skill growth and development

  • 18 credit hours (15 are able to be shared in MA/Med)
  • Opportunity to specifically demonstrate expanded writing skills

Most programs have rolling admissions but deadlines may vary by program so please communicate directly with our graduate coordinator Dr. A. Nicole Pfannenstiel (ambernicole.pfannenstiel@millersville.edu ) for the most up to date information. For more information check out our  Graduate Degrees section on our website and for inside perspectives from current grad students check out our Grad Blog.

 

General

Peaceful Pages – Registration Open

Peaceful Pages is a bibliotherapy influenced book group that integrates book and podcast discussion with arts activity. This group will be facilitated by Elliot Simcoe, Dr. Nicole Pfannenstiel, and Dr. Emily Baldys. We will read the Pulitzer Prize winning book A Day in the Life of Abed Salama by Nathan Thrall and listen to podcasts from a variety of voices from both Israel and Palestine. Our two sessions will include meaningful discussion and art activities over a shared meal. Our creative approaches offer space for participants to artfully and mindfully work through difficult topics. This book group is open to 20 participants and will include a copy of the book, food, and art activities.
Session 1: Creative Poetry Exploration
Wednesday Oct 16 from 6-8pm  in McComsey 359
Session 2: Creative Paint Exploration
Wednesday Nov13 from 6-8pm  in McComsey 359
Click here  to register.
Peaceful Pages is Sponsored by: Millersville University Department of English and World Languages, Elsie S. Shenk Center for Health Education and Promotion, and the Office of Diversity and Social Justice.

 

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Faculty Feature: Dr. Kim McCollum-Clark

Dr. Kim McCollum-Clark (she/her) is an Associate Professor of ENWL and has taken on a new role as the Faculty Coordinator for Gen Ed and FYEX (First Year Experience). She specializes in English Education (teacher preparation in grades 7-12) with a rich background in many areas of the ENWL discipline. She received her BA in English and French from Guilford College in Greensboro NC and her MA in English (specialty in Rhet/Comp) as well as her PhD. in Language and Literacy Ed from Penn State.

Though it’s always hard to pick a favorite book, Dr. Kim’s favorite author is Ursula K. Le Guin. Le Guin is best known for her works of sci-fi and fantasy though she has developed a great body of works spanning both creative and scholarly exploration.

If you visit the McNairy Library (online or in-person), you can check out Le Guin’s collection of poems So Far So Good (2018), or her Hugo and Nebula Award winning novel The Left Hand of Darkness (first published 1969), and much, much more.

Dr. Kim’s favorite courses to teach at Millersville include ENGL 486: Teaching Reading & Literature to Young Adults, ENGL 110: English Composition, and now FYEX! She is bringing the enthusiasm and passion students have come to expect from her in the classroom to her new endeavor. We asked her about the changes to FYEX and the impacts for undergrad ENWL students:

I started in this role in January and we are in the midst of actualizing a major general education revision that will go into effect for students who come to MU in Fall 2025, so current students are NOT affected by the changes! That’s important! If you are already a student, the “Legacy” gen ed reflected in your MarAUDIT is the older curriculum. I think the most important word in my new title is FACULTY. I am trying to a) strengthen the faculty and student POV in the discussions about how to put the new plan, called GATEWAY, into action; b) help faculty to wrap their minds around the changes and to see them as OPPORTUNITIES to make a new argument for the power and usefulness of the General Education curriculum. For students who come in under GATEWAY, they will have some new and different choices. By the way, if current students LIKE what they see when GATEWAY rolls out, they can “adopt” the new general ed requirements if they want to.

Congratulations on your new role Dr. Kim! We are looking forward to the exciting changes you are initiating to make Millersville even better for our future students.

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Highlights from Games for Learning and an EPPIIC Night

Last week, two events on campus gave students, faculty and staff opportunities to gather and celebrate both the new school year and the Department of ENWL’s commitment to Millersville’s EPPIIC Values. Check out the Upcoming Events list at the end of this post for next week’s activities!

Games for Learning

Our Games for Learning event, hosted by Creative Writers Guild and George Street Press, gave students a chance to play literature and language themed games, enjoying some snacks and pizza while getting to know each other. This low-key event is a great way to kick-off the new semester and engage with ENWL topics in a fun way! If you couldn’t make it, that’s ok – you can connect with Creative Writers Guild and GSP on Instagram (cwg_mu , mu_georgestreetpress) or on Get Involved! Millersville’s site for clubs and student orgs.

 

An EPPIIC Night

The annual State of the ‘Ville this past Friday also includes the presentation of the 2024 EPPIIC Awards. These awards recognize Millersville University employees who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to representing MU’s EPPIIC Values: Exploration, Professionalism, Public Mission, Integrity, Inclusion and Compassion.

We had a record number of nominations for ENWL faculty members across multiple categories: Exploration, Dr. Katarzyna Jakubiak; Professionalism, Dr. Nicole A Pfannenstiel; Integrity, Dr. Emily Baldys and Dr. Justin Mando (Team); Inclusion, Dr. Emily Baldys; Compassion, Dr. Jill Craven. Check out the heartfelt nominations from students here.

From Left to Right: Dr. Pfannenstiel, Dr. Baldys, Dr. Jakubiak, Dr. Craven, Dr. Mando

Congratulations to our nominees – we are so proud to have such EPPIIC faculty!

 

Upcoming Events Next Week (9/15 – 9/21)

Mon 9/16 – GSA Ice Cream Social – 7:30 PM SMC 28

Tues 9/17 – English Club General Meeting – 6:30 PM, Ford Atrium

-Creative Writers Guild Meeting – 7:30 PM, Hash 212

Wed 9/18 – Film Club showing Poetic Justice (1993) – 6PM, McComsey 204

-Spanish Club BINGO! – 7PM, McComsey 205

9/20-9/21 – Millersville Homecoming

General, Recommendations

A Summary of Summer Reads – Fall 2024

Here are the top recommendations from books faculty read this summer! Faculty caught up on some classic Sci-Fi, explored mind-bending Non-Fiction, found useful perspectives on managing stress through mindfulness, and more. Check out the list below and let us know what you read this summer in the comments!

Title: The Mindful Twenty-Something: life skills to handle stress…& everything else

Author: Holly Rogers

Recommended by: Dr. Nicole Pfannenstiel

“This book breaks down meditation and mindfulness to show college students where to integrate the practice to their real life.

This book offers a very real perspective on the lived experiences of college students – and how meditation can help. The book is not about fixing the lives of college students, but providing real ways to reconnect with themselves to work through the stresses of life.”

The full PDF is available to read through the McNairy Library: https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=f0d7d0b5-03bf-3ad4-904e-fa3cbb78b670

Title: Parable of the Sower

Author: Octavia Butler

Recommended by: Dr. Justin Mando

“This work of dystopian fiction published in the ’90s just so happens to begin in July, 2024. What a time to encounter this startling vision of the present to shake us into seeing that there is still hope for the future

This is a foundational book of climate fiction that I’d been meaning to read for years.”

Check it out through McNairy as a book, ebook: https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=44eccbe2-c2fc-375f-b4c8-685aa165e347

Or a graphic novel adaptation: https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=a3e2cebc-7b14-39fd-b3d0-04c193e26f43

Title: Poisoner in Chief: Sidney Gottlieb and the CIA Search for Mind Control

Author: Stephen Kinzer

Recommended by: Dr. Timothy Mayer

“A journalistic account of how a secret project of the CIA in the 1950s experimented with LSD on willing and unwilling subjects in an ultimately failed attempt to win the Cold War through ‘brainwashing’ and ‘mind control.’

If you like speculative fiction, you will probably enjoy this book, and you will keep having to remind yourself that it is *not* fiction.”

The audiobook is available for free with a Lancaster County Libraries card through Hoopla:

https://www.hoopladigital.com/audiobook/poisoner-in-chief-stephen-kinzer/12693167

Title: The Archer’s Tale

Author: Bernard Cornwell

Recommended by: Dr. Josh Rea

“An English archer begins a quest for the Holy Grail during the War of the Roses.

I found it interesting because it paired thorough and detailed historical research and events with a fantasy-style quest.”

The McNairy Library has a hard copy available to borrow here: https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=5312ca87-07c7-389f-b7c4-0d3c01bfe1b8

Title: Dune

Author: Frank Herbert

Recommended by: Dr. Emily Baldys

“Dune is set in a distant future in which noble houses fight for control of the desert planet Arrakis, the only source of the valuable intoxicant known as ‘spice.’ The story follows Lady Jessica, a ‘Bene Gesserit witch,’ and her son Paul Atreides, a young noble who becomes the leader of a desert-dwelling people called the Fremen after his family is betrayed. Along the way, there are sand worms, spectacular fights, cackling villains, love stories, and lots of drugs and mysticism.

I’d never read this SFF classic and enjoyed it more than I expected! The story of Paul Atreides’ rise to status of prophet on a planet that’s not his home has so many interesting connections to issues of colonialism, gender, ecology, religion, and more. It was also fascinating to see how the book influenced later Sci Fi epics, like Star Wars and more.”

Check out the ebook from McNairy here: https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=da868631-395f-3b23-96f5-1cddfb1f4894

 

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Fall 2024 Welcome and Upcoming Events

Welcome back! We are so excited to kick-off another academic year with you and want to share some of the awesome events and conferences planned for this semester. Plus, don’t forget to check out our last blog post on clubs and student organizations associated with the Department of English and World Languages. There are so many great ways to get involved on campus and beyond and we hope this list gives you a chance to find a way to gain some extraordinary experiences this semester!

 

General Information

For the most up-to date information on events and other opportunities, follow our Instagram (@ville.englishworldlanguage ) or Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/VilleEnglish/ ) and if you haven’t had the chance yet, take a look at our Spring 2024 Newsletter to see highlights of our student and faculty achievements from this past year.

 

September Events

We’re starting off strong with games, book club, and our ongoing lecture series Faculty Focus: Research Talk.

 

9/4 – ENWL Game Night from 5 – 6:30 PM in MCC 266. Come play literature and language-themed games with students and faculty of the English and World Languages Department. Hosted by Creative Writers Guild and George Street Press, this event has free food and good vibes to start your semester off right!

9/10 – Gay Trivia with WGSS at 4pm with Professor Liam Lair from West Chester. Location TBD.

9/12 – Book Club – The League of Women Voters of Lancaster County will host a book club on Thursday, 9/12 to discuss Sarah Sobieraj’s Credible Threat: Attacks Against Women Online and the Future of Democracy at Pocket Books, 903 Wheatland Avenue. Discussion starts at 6pm. The event is free, and there will be refreshments. Registration required: https://www.millersville.edu/universitycollege/kenderdine-lecture/

9/20-21 – Homecoming 

9/26 – Faculty Focus: Research Talk at 11 AM in McComsey 248 (Student Lounge). Dr. Pfannenstiel and Michele Santamaría are our first guests this semester for our ongoing “tiny office” lecture series. They will be sharing highlights from their new book Information Literacy and Social Media: Empowered Student Engagement with the ACRL Framework. Cookies and apple cider will be provided.

 

 

Guest Speakers

Looking for an easy way to get expert advice and insight on reading, writing, and so much more right on campus? Check out these speakers who are bringing their wealth of knowledge and experience to us this Fall!

 

Kenderdine Lecture – Guest Speaker: Sarah Sobieraj

Millersville University and the League of Women Voters of Lancaster County Present The Harriet Kenderdine Lecture featuring Dr. Sarah Sobieraj

The Body Politic: Women, Digital Harassment, and Democratic Life
Tuesday, October 8th @7pm
Biemesderfer Auditorium, The Winter Center (free parking)
60 West Cottage Avenue, Millersville PA 17551

Free and Open to the Public

https://www.millersville.edu/universitycollege/kenderdine-lecture/

EAPSU 2024 Conference – Keynote Speaker: Kate Baer

American writer Kate Baer is the 3x New York Times bestselling author of What Kind Of Woman, I Hope This Finds You Well, & And Yet.

Friday, October 4th @ 4pm

McComesy Hall

Hazel I. Jackson Lecture – Guest Speaker: Amina Gautier

Thursday, November 7th @7 PM

SMC – 114 MPR, Reighard Multi Purpose Room

Free and Open to the Public

https://www.millersville.edu/calendar/events/f3b99c34-fb32-11ee-9624-0d163128cd08

 

Conferences

Presenting or attending a conference can give you the chance to be a part of something special beyond the classroom. Many of these conferences occur annually and provide an opportunity to both give and receive valuable feedback with your peers and the general public while building unique skills in networking and presenting.

 

EAPSU 2024 Conference

October 18th and 19th

Millersville University

This is a friendly inter-institutional conference for undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty to discuss a broad array of topics related to literature, writing studies/rhetoric, linguistics, English education, film studies, cultural studies, creative writing, and digital humanities. Presenters and panelists may share analytical or creative projects that explore themes of writing, social justice, narratives, voices, inclusion, and diversity.

PROPOSALS FOR EAPSU ARE DUE FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH

EAPSU.ORG

Harrisburg Book Festival

October 9th – 13th

Harrisburg, PA

Presented by Midtown Scholar Bookstore, this festival boasts events, panels, author visits, a massive book sale and more! While not strictly a conference, this is a low-key way to engage with the larger community of scholars and book lovers all around us!

2024 PASSHE Summit

October 28th and 29th

Millersville University

PASSHE Offices of Academic Affairs, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Student Affairs present this year’s Summit theme of “Uniting for Inclusive Student Success” to explore the myriad policies, practices, research, and related matters that impact inclusive student success.  The 2024 Summit will be a hybrid conference. In-person sessions will be held at Millersville University and virtual/hybrid sessions will be on Zoom.

PROPOSALS FOR PASSHE SUMMIT DUE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th

2024 PASSHE Summit

MAPACA 2024 Conference

November 7th – 9th

Atlantic City, NJ

The Mid-Atlantic Popular & American Culture Association (MAPACA) annual conference has grown into one of the largest regional branches of the national Popular Culture and American Culture Association (PCA/ACA). Welcoming presentations and panels from a wide array of research on Pop and American Culture, this diverse conference has something for everyone. Submissions for this year’s conference are already closed but keep an eye out for next year which will be hosted in Philadelphia, PA!

MAPACA.NET

 

Have an ENWL related event you would like us to promote! Let us know! Email Dr. Emily Baldys at Emily.Baldys@millersville.edu . Best of luck with your new semester!