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Welcome to the University of Scranton English and Theatre Blog. Here we post the most current new related to our English and theatre department at the University of Scranton. You will hear that we study Chaucer, Shakespeare, Julia Alvarez, Lighting Design, the Rhetoric of 9/11, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Poetry, Creative…Continue reading “Featured Content”

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Visiting Assistant Professor Joins the University’s English & Theatre Department

Dr. Iheoma Nwachukwu joined the English & Theatre department as a Visiting Assistant Professor and began teaching for us this…

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University Alumn Publishes Book

Congratulations to University of Scranton Alumn, Elizabeth Polishan (’17) on the publication of her first book, “A Little Book of…

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Dr. Madeline B. Gangnes joins the University’s English and Theatre Department

Dr. Gangnes joined the English & Theatre department and began teaching for us this Fall semester. She conducts research and…

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“No matter who you are and no matter what you’re doing, the things that we write and read actually affect who we are and the world around us. They not only show us what’s happening in our own lives and what’s happening outside in the world, but they actually show us that we do have an impact. So if that’s not motivation enough to be an English major, I don’t know what is.”

Dr. Bille R. Tadros, Assistant Professor of English

Faculty News…

Prof. Kraus Presenting Paper on Jewish Gangsters at Multi-Ethnic Literature Conference

19 Feb 2015
Professor of English Joe Kraus will be presenting his paper, "Escaping the Frame-Up: Theorizing the Jewish Gangster as a Sign of Self-Erasure" at the MELUS (Multi-Ethnic Literature of the United…
Human Resources…

Alumna Sarah Suwak Takes New Position in Human Resources

19 Feb 2015February 19, 2015
We congratulate Sarah Suwak (BA, English, 2009) on her new position as Human Resources Associate with Jack Williams Tire and Auto. As she tells us, "I do whatever the department…
Creative Writing…

Recent Grad Alex Barbolish Publishes Work in National Literary Journal

12 Feb 2015
Alex Barbolish (History, class of 2014) took a number of creative writing classes in his time at the University. He has recently published his essay, "The Ransom," in Colere, a national…
Reasons to Study Literature, Theatre & Writing…

New York Times’s Frank Bruni on the Value of Literature in Education

12 Feb 2015February 12, 2015
New York Times columnist Frank Bruni talks about the role his experience in literature classes has played in shaping him as a citizen. As he puts it of one memorable…
Faculty News…

Prof. Mendez to Present on Latino/a Autobiographies at National Conference

3 Feb 2015
Dr. Susan C. Méndez will be presenting the following paper, “‘Type-Cast-Set’: What Autobiographies of Latino/a Performers Can Tell Us About Playing to (Stereo)Type ,” at The 2nd Biennial U.S. Latina/o…
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Pam Kalinowski, a 2006 Alum in English…Now a Working Lawyer

29 Jan 2015February 3, 2015
Pam Kalinowski, a 2006 graduate of the University of Scranton who majored in English and minored in Theatre successfully passed the Bar exam and is now employed by Pelz &…
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Two Scranton English Majors to Host Discussion on Crossing Borders between Ortiz & Plato, & Feminism

23 Jan 2015January 22, 2015
Lindsey Pelucacci, along with Maria Cleary, Lizzy Polishan, and Alex Wasalinko, are hosting a Roundtable Discussion at the International Convention of Sigma Tau Delta. Lindsey provided the following explanation: "This…
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Congratulations to Our Five National Conference Presenters

22 Jan 2015January 22, 2015
Five English Majors, Maria Cleary, Mia Hodorovich, Lindsey Pelucacci, Lizzy Polishan, and Alex Wasalinko, are going on an adventure. The students, who are members of the University of Scranton's Mu…
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Prof. Friedman Presenting at National Shakespeare Conference

19 Jan 2015January 19, 2015
Dr. Michael Friedman of the Scranton Department of English & Theatre is taking part in the Shakespeare Association of America Conference, which will be held on April 1-4, 2015 in Vancouver, British…
Acting/Performance…

Jeff Trainor Appearing in “Post-Apocalyptic” Play about The Simpsons’ Mr. Burns

8 Jan 2015
University of Scranton Theatre alum Jeff Trainor will be appearing in Wit Theater's production of Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play in Chicago from January 8 - March 1. See more…

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