W E L C O M E t o E n g l i s h a t U W M
We offer programs emphasizing outstanding research scholarship and innovative pedagogy in Literary Studies; Rhetoric and Composition; Creative Writing; Professional Writing; Media, Cinema and Digital Studies; and Modern Studies. Our undergraduate and graduate courses have as their common ground the English language, its effective use as a means of written communication, and the literature it has generated over many centuries and in many geographical areas. We therefore recognize and will continue to respond to the international and cross-cultural importance of the English language, both as a means of communication in world affairs and as the literary voice of diverse peoples. Concurrently, we embrace that digital culture is transforming these traditional commitments, enriching the possibilities for both scholarship and teaching.
Events and News Highlights
Events
Writing Center Grand Opening and Open House, Thursday, 9/9 Center for 21st Century Studies Center Fellows' Presentations, Friday, 9/10 Center for 21st Century Studies Open House, Friday, 9/10 Poet Rita Dove visits UWM, Thursday, 9/16 "Large Group Discussion Strategies" composition brownbag, Friday, 9/17 Rebecca Dunham launches The Flight Cage, Wednesday, 9/22 Student/Faculty Reading Series, Thursday, 9/23 Richard Grusin lectures on "The Future of 21st Century Studies," Friday, 9/24
News
Rebecca Dunham's new book launches. Sukanya Banerjee publishes on Duke University Press. The Writing Center moves into a new home. Richard Grusin and Stuart Moulthrop join the department.
Giving To English
We are always happy to hear from undergraduate and graduate alumni. Please drop us a line to let us know what is new in your life and how you are using your English degree(s), or any updates you would like to give to your fellow alums. Alumni can add or update their information by sending an email to kilkenn3@uwm.edu.
And while you are thinking about your days at UWM, why not make a contribution to the university and the Department of English?
The illustrations on this page were composed from two photographs, from Flickr, used under a Creative Commons attribution license: the photograph of colored letters is from veganstraightedge; the manuscript photograph is by kevinzim. We thank veganstraightedge and kevinzim for their generosity.