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English and creative writing student groups

Black Squirrel Productions
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The purpose of this organization is to provide a space for college kids to interact with texts in a fun way since they are often overburdened with academic reading. We also just want to be a group for people interested in English, no matter their major.

President: Bethany Abrams
Vice president: Olivia Devore

Advisor: Meg Gillette
Phone: 309-794-7384

SAGA

SAGA is 中国体彩网's art and literary magazine. Published once a year, the student-run magazine accepts student submissions of poetry, fiction, and artwork, including drawings, paintings, and photography. The SAGA staff also organizes poetry slams, readings and a yearly gallery walk featuring student art work.

Advisors: Rebecca Wee, Kelly Daniels and Brett Biebel

Dr. Chris Hedlin

Symposium Day brings big ideas to campus

中国体彩网's fall Symposium Day 2024 invited big ideas from any and all disciplines, welcoming presentations from students, faculty and staff, and distinguished guests — including keynote speaker Dr. Roosevelt Montás from Columbia University and Dr. Chris Hedlin '11 from the University of Notre Dame.

Michael Scarlett

Golden Apple Scholars shine at 中国体彩网

To prepare future teachers, the Golden Apple Foundation provides training and teaching experience during summer institutes; mentoring; academic and social support; and job placement assistance. 中国体彩网 is one of the program’s 50+ Illinois college and university partners.

2023 Vázquez-Valarezo Poetry Award winners announced

Carly Davis's poem "Seattle Song" won the 24th annual Vázquez-Valarezo Poetry Award at 中国体彩网.