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Welcome to the English Major Mentorship & Advising

Welcome to the English Major Mentorship & Advising . Heath Academic Center *prayers provided*. “Let everything that has breath praise the LORD.” (Psalm 150:6). by Dr. Karen Lee, English Department & Writing Center. Welcome to English! .

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Welcome to the English Major Mentorship & Advising

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  1. Welcome to the English MajorMentorship & Advising Heath Academic Center*prayers provided* “Let everything that has breath praise the LORD.” (Psalm 150:6) by Dr. Karen Lee, English Department & Writing Center

  2. Welcome to English! • Please visit our offices in Heath Academic Center! • English Mentorship Teas occur at least twice a year to support student advising, mentorship, and good fellowship among majors & faculty.

  3. Considering an English Major? • Make an appointment with an English professor. . . • If you are thinking about declaring an English major • If you are declaring an English major • If you are declaring/thinking about an English minor

  4. Who are we? Faculty introductions. • Professor Warren Doodywdoody@vanguard.edu • Professor Karen Lee, Chairklee@vanguard.edu • Professor Daven Karidkari@vanguard.edu • Professor Daniel de Roulet, Dean of the Collegedderoulet@vanguard.edu "For every house is built by someone; but the builder of all things is God." (Hebrews 3:4)

  5. English-Religion Admin. Assistant • Ms. Diana Wahlstedtdiana.wahlstedt@vanguard.edu x3238

  6. Adjunct Professors (Part-Time) • Dr. Alice Berghof • Professor Crystal Couch • Professor Gabriel Del Real • Dr. Thomas Gault • Professor Deborah Holmberg • Professor Josh Harrison • Professor Sarah Jay • Professor Tae Sung • Professor Eric Wayman

  7. "Wisdom for English Majors" • English Advising Handbook • 7 Student Learning Outcomes • Emphases in Literature or Writing(plus teaching) • Career Opportunities • Literary Journal (Synecdoche & Club) • English Honor Society (Sigma Tau Delta) • Internships • Newsletter (Southern California Scribe)

  8. Faculty Advising Assignments • Find your Faculty Advisor on the advisor/advisee list. • Introduce yourself. • Find your Faculty Advisor’s office on the second floor of Heath (go up the elevator or the stairs outside) • Visit your Faculty Advisor during office hours.

  9. English Mentorships • You’ll receive information by e-mail & campus box. • Exchange e-mail, phone, and campus box information. • Plan three activities this semester. • Possible activities: • Praying together • Attending chapel together • Attending a Student Life-sponsored event together • Studying together • Meeting before Advising Week to review course registration

  10. ENGL 451 Writing Internship • Optional elective • Intern in a professional setting for 3 units • Repeatable up to 6 units • Gain valuable experience in publishing/writing world • Build your curriculum vitae • Visit the Career Center (2nd Floor, Scott Academic Center) for available internships!

  11. English Honor Society: Sigma Tau Delta • What is it? A society of English majors. • What do we do? Book Clubs, community tutoring, fellowshipping activities, anything literary • Who can join? ENGLISH MAJORS • What are the requirements? 3.4 GPA • What is the membership fee? $57 – includes life membership, fancy pin, “red satin stole,” and free subscription to society journal • Members can compete for several $1,000 to $4,000 scholarships and awards. • Members can submit papers for presentation at the annual spring Sigma Tau Delta International Convention. • Members can submit papers for publication in The Sigma Tau Delta Rectangle and The Sigma Tau Delta Review. • Questions? Faculty advisor: Professor Warren Doodywdoody@vanguard.edu

  12. Synecdoche: Literary Journal • Vanguard University’s literary journal • Deadline for submissions: February 1 • Publishes art, creative writing, and scholarly essays • ENGL 499C English Capstone Seniors serve as the editorial board • Synecdoche Club is open to all; journal-related activities such as Synecdoche Reading Series • http://www.vanguard.edu/synecdoche

  13. Synecdoche Club • $5 lifetime membership fee to join – sign-up sheet • Membership comes with a free copy of journal! • Extra copies on sale today for $15 each • Lots of fun club activities: • participate in Synecdoche Live! reading series • promotion of Synecdoche on campus • Writing Circles: write poetry, exchange short stories

  14. National Novel Writing Month ("NaNoWriMo"): November • Write a novel in one month! • Join on-line national write-ins • http://www.nanowrimo.org • Write together on campus • Workshop each other’s fiction

  15. National Poetry Month • Academy of American Poets activities on campus • Participate in Poem-in-a-Pocket • Subscribe to Poem-a-Day

  16. Ten-Minute Playwriting Festival • Submit a Ten-Minute Play in the Spring Semester • Selected plays will be performed in the Lyceum!

  17. Conference on Christanity & Literature • Check this site for conference announcements: http://www.pepperdine.edu/sponsored/ccl/conferencesandannouncements/ • Wonderful opportunity to present at an actual literature conference! • Vanguard University will host the 2011 conference!

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