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Class of 2020: Grace Baggett finds her bearings in words , articleFrom the illustrated stories she typed out on old-school technology as a child to her time spent in the publishing realms of Virginia Tech, the English major knows her passion for words, whether her own or those of others, will help her after she graduates.
Date: Dec 16, 2020 -
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Thomas Gardner earns Alumni Distinguished Professor renewal in 38th year at Virginia Tech , article“I have experienced numerous moments of pride as an educator, including over these past 10 years,” said Gardner. “But honestly, I’m most proud of the students who learned new ways to think in my class and have gone on to apply those ways of thinking far beyond anything I would have ever dreamed possible.”
Date: Nov 13, 2020 -
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Peter Graham honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 1978, Graham has made significant contributions to the fields of British literature, literature and science, and literature and medicine.
Date: Oct 22, 2020 -
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Professor rebels against material and class gains through poetry , articleWhat started out as a creative challenge became an epic poem, which in turn became an award-winning book. The Mu of Virginia chapter of Phi Beta Kappa honors English Professor Carmen Giménez Smith's creative excellence.
Date: Sep 16, 2020 -
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Celebrated poet to kick off school year in virtual address Aug. 31 , article“The bright exchange of ideas and information that we human beings engage and participate in, also known as higher education, is one of the most precious human relationships we can build together,” says renowned poet Nikky Finney.
Date: Aug 27, 2020 -
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New English chair emphasizes power of reading, writing to promote positive growth , articleRebecca Weaver-Hightower said her passion for higher education has only grown since her childhood spent as a “professor’s kid.”
Date: Aug 21, 2020 -
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Confederate symbols to be explored in college’s latest virtual teach-in on social justice , articleThe Virginia Tech Department of History will host a virtual teach-in, “Confederate Commemoration in Academic Settings: A Webinar on Memory and Race,” on August 12 at noon.
Date: Aug 10, 2020 -
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Giovanni-Steger Poetry Prize takes on a new name and a new, virtual venue , articleThe 2020 finalists for the Giovanni-Steger Poetry Prize represent majors ranging from creative writing to biology, animal and poultry science, multimedia journalism, and civil engineering.
Date: Apr 02, 2020 -
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Jeff Mann co-edits first LGBTQ poetry and fiction anthology with an Appalachian focus , articleWhen West Virginia University Press asked the associate professor of creative writing to co-edit a book at the confluences of his identity, he knew he was the right person for the job.
Date: Jan 03, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech poets continue long tradition of receiving recognition for their talent , articleRecent honors include the naming of Carmen Giménez Smith’s latest poetry collection as a finalist for the 2019 National Book Award and the naming of Bob Hicok and Erika Meitner as finalists for the 22nd Annual Library of Virginia Literary Awards.
Date: Oct 17, 2019 -
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Carmen Giménez Smith awarded Guggenheim Fellowship , articlePopular television makes for an unexpected muse for this poet’s latest award-winning project.
Date: Jun 17, 2019 -
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2019 Steger Poetry Prize winners carry on tradition , articleThe finalists for the 14th annual competition represent majors ranging from creative writing to biology, philosophy, and political science.
Date: May 15, 2019 -
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Immersive theatrical installation brings the works of Edgar Allan Poe to life , articleA theatrical installation in the Cube of the Moss Arts Center titled "Poe's Shadows," opens on Oct. 31 and includes a series of short expert talks on related and complementary topics.
Date: Oct 26, 2018 -
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Janell Watson named chair of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures , articleLanguages extend beyond grammars and vocabularies; they also encompass the cultures and histories of the people who speak them. This is the cornerstone of Janell Watson’s philosophy, which guides her as department chair.
Date: Oct 19, 2018 -
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Career conference to explore the versatility of the English degree , articleEnglish Career Connections allows students to explore professional opportunities with alumni in a range of fields.
Date: Oct 09, 2018 -
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Center for Humanities to celebrate its official launch , articleLed by Sylvester Johnson, the newly approved center reflects Virginia Tech’s commitment to elevating the presence and profile of humanities disciplines across the university.
Date: Aug 08, 2018 -
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Nikki Giovanni announces 2018 Steger Poetry Prize winners , articleThe finalists for the 13th annual competition represent five colleges across the university, in majors ranging from creative writing to industrial design to animal and poultry sciences.
Date: Apr 30, 2018 -
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Nancy Metz receives William E. Wine Award for Teaching Excellence , articleIn her 40 years of teaching, Metz has consistently led the way as the Department of English and the university have sought to expand the role of writing, collaboration, and individualized research projects in undergraduate studies.
Date: Apr 25, 2018 -
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Ashley Reed receives XCaliber Award , articleReed received the award for her English capstone course, “Scrapbooks and Nineteenth-Century American Poetry,” and the associated project, the Virginia Lucas Poetry Scrapbook.
Date: Apr 25, 2018 -
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María del Carmen Caña Jiménez receives Presidential Principles of Community Award , articleJiménez is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for diverse groups on campus and in the surrounding community. She received a Departmental Diversity Grant from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences to recruit underrepresented and underserved students to Virginia Tech.
Date: Apr 25, 2018
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