Novel Progress

This news in from Dr. Thomas Martin:

Since completing my PhD In English at WMU I have been teaching literature and fiction writing at James Madison University. Two excerpts from my novel, In Guatemala, have been published in Flyway and Passages North. "Live Bait," a short story, is forthcoming in the Spring 2010 edition of Yale Anglers' Journal.

You may reach Thomas by email at : martintm@jmu.edu

Thanks, Everyone

English Department Colleagues, Students, and Friends:

I'm just about two days out from beginning of my deployment. I'm pretty much packed and ready to go. I figured this would be a good time to express my deep gratitude to the entire department -- not only for the amazingly generous gifts of the Kindle and Amazon gift cards (extra thanks to Karen and Gwen for organizing it), but also for the outpouring of friendship and concern. That's something that I'll definitely take that with me (along with the Kindle).

Once I get settled in, I'll drop the department a note with my contact information.

Thanks again,

Jonathan Bush

English swipes CAS Faculty Awards

Like last year the Great Department of English swiped two of the six annual College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Achievement Awards: The award in Professional and Community Service goes to Lisa Minnick, and the award in Research and Creative Activity to Katherine Joslin.

Prague Summer Program Reminder

Applications for the Prague Summer Program are still being accepted. Anyone with questions regarding this program should contact:

Richard Katrovas
katrovas@aol.com
(269) 267-5404

-or-

Margaret von Steinen
prague@wmich.edu

Information is also provided on the program's website at www.praguesummer.com

Bonnie Jo Campbell & Andy Mozina Read February 4!