Duke English Majors present: Shelter in Poetry,” a series dedicated to sharing some of our favorite poems as we shelter in place. Here we join the efforts of @williamsenglishdepartment" and the Academy of American Poets (#shelterinpoems), among others, to bring solace and solidarity to these uncertain times. Student Girls A Southern Element Collection by Sophie Laettner, 20 English 2020 … read more about Shelter in Poetry - Sophie Laettner "A Southern Element: Student Girls" »
Duke English Majors present: Shelter in Poetry,” a series dedicated to sharing some of our favorite poems as we shelter in place. Here we join the efforts of @williamsenglishdepartment" and the Academy of American Poets (#shelterinpoems), among others, to bring solace and solidarity to these uncertain times. Home A Southern Element Collection by Sophie Laettner, 20 English 2020 Terry Welby Tyler… read more about Shelter in Poetry - Sophie Laettner "A Southern Element: Home" »
“I've had so many people tell me over the last few weeks that they feel like they’re losing their identity,” said Sherilynn Black, Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement. “The work that they do—their teaching, research, scholarship—is so much of what makes them who they are.” Responding to the needs of faculty during the coronavirus pandemic, Black and her colleagues in Duke’s Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement are adjusting their programming with topics ranging from virtual student engagement and… read more about Duke Faculty Reexamine Their Roles as Scholars and Mentors in an Uncertain Time »
The 2020 Pulitzer Prize winners in 15 Journalism and seven Book, Drama and Music categories were announced on Monday, May 4 at 3 p.m. Eastern. A Special Citation was also awarded. read more about Announcement of the 2020 Pulitzer Prize Winners »
Duke English Majors present: Shelter in Poetry,” a series dedicated to sharing some of our favorite poems as we shelter in place. Here we join the efforts of @williamsenglishdepartment" and the Academy of American Poets (#shelterinpoems), among others, to bring solace and solidarity to these uncertain times. Triptych by Margot Armbruster, 22 English 2020 Anne Flexner Award for Poetry Winner * … read more about Shelter in Poety - Margot Armbruster "Triptych" »
A fund set up to assist Duke students with unexpected expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic distributed grants totaling almost $1.5 million to 1,169 students as of April 30. Additional requests are being reviewed and a second round of grant applications will soon be opened. The Duke Student Assistance Fund (DSAF) was one of three funds established by the university in the wake of the pandemic. Launched with an initial university commitment of $4 million, DSAF was an acknowledgment that the campus closure would result… read more about Student Assistance Fund Distributes Grants to More Than 1,000 Students »
Despite a number of operational adjustments due to the global pandemic, the 2020 U.S. census forges on, seeking an accurate count of every single person who lives in the United States’ 50 states, five territories and the District of Columbia. The Constitution requires a census every 10 years, with the results affecting political representation and the allocation of funds to states, counties and other jurisdictions for roads, bridges, health care, education and other important services. See DukeToday read more about Stand Up and Be Counted »
Two courses in Summer Session I that fulfill requirements for the major or minor still have open seats: ENG 288.01 - America Dreams/American Movies (taught by Prof. Marianna Torgovnick) AREA III or ELECTIVE Tuesdays and Wednesdays - 12:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M. Cross-listed in - (ALP) Arts, Literature & Performance Description: A survey course in selected American films that create as well as reflect American national… read more about Seats Are Still Available: Updated English Summer Offerings »
The Duke University Archives and the Duke University Medical Center Archives have been hard at work documenting this unique time in history. Now they would like to hear from students, staff, faculty, and other people who live, work, or study at Duke. You may tell your COVID-19 story through writing, photographs, film, or other means. You can participate on the Duke Universities Libraries site. read more about Share Your COVID-19 Story »
We shine a light on the Class of 2020. Read the stories of some of the talented and accomplished undergraduate, graduate and professional students receiving degrees this weekend. read more about At The Finish Line »
We are excited to announce the 2020 Critical Essay and English Department Award Winners. 2020 Critical Essay and English Department Award Winner: Anna Kasradze, '21- Discontents and their Civilization: Epic Melancholy in T.S. Eliot’s “The Waste Land" Honorable Mention: Gretchen Wright, '20 – “Brontë before Darwin: The Weakening of the Human-Animal Divide” Each year Duke English sponsors a… read more about Critical Essay and Department Award Winners »
Thank you to all the essential people working to help us all! You are true heroes! Thank you for all that you have, are, and will be doing to assist us all! Heroes work at Duke University Hospital and today they were honored with an appreciation parade by the Durham County Sheriff's Office Durham Police Department, Durham Fire Department, Durham County Emergency Medical Services, and others. More than 65 support vehicles made their way through campus to salute our staff on the frontlines of… read more about Thank You Duke Health Parade »
Duke English Majors present: Shelter in Poetry,” a series dedicated to sharing some of our favorite poems as we shelter in place. Here we join the efforts of @williamsenglishdepartment" and the Academy of American Poets (#shelterinpoems), among others, to bring solace and solidarity to these uncertain times. animal instincts by Thalia Halloran, 22 English 2020 Honorable Mention- The Academy of American Poets… read more about Shelter in Poetry - Thalia Halloran, '22, "animal instincts" »
Hip-hop started four decades ago with young musicians in the South Bronx creating "something out of nothing." Now it's found an academic home at Duke and other universities. We look at two popular courses that trace the music's evolution and how it remains a source of vivid insight into popular culture and. the African-American experience. Read more on DukeStories. read more about Hip-Hop Comes of Age »
Duke English Majors present: Shelter in Poetry,” a series dedicated to sharing some of our favorite poems as we shelter in place. Here we join the efforts of @williamsenglishdepartment" and the Academy of American Poets (#shelterinpoems), among others, to bring solace and solidarity to these uncertain times. Maria By Daniel Stephanou 2020 Winner of the Academy of American Poets Prize * If you would like to share a video for… read more about Shelter in Poetry - Daniea Stephanou, '20, "Maria" »
Duke faculty, you have done something remarkable: in a matter of days, amidst a public health crisis, with so much going on in your lives, you transitioned your courses from the classroom to remote delivery. We think you are incredible, so we created this video montage to celebrate what you have accomplished. Thank you for your presence and care for your students, and for keeping our learning community together. We will continue to support you as long as necessary to ensure Duke’s academic continuity, but for now, let’s… read more about You Kept Teaching »
Gary Bennett, vice provost for undergraduate education, talks about the Duke spirit during the spring 2020 semester. read more about The Duke Spirit: A message for students »
To accommodate student needs for additional learning opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic, Duke officials have overhauled the two Summer Sessions to double the number of course offerings and make them more affordable, Provost Sally Kornbluth and Executive Vice Provost Jennifer Francis announced Tuesday. In an email message to Duke students, Kornbluth and Francis said that faculty members have stepped up to provide expanded course offerings during both sessions. Summer Session 1 course offerings increased from 60 last… read more about Summer Sessions Overhauled; Additional Classes Added »
Gregory J. Victory has been named Fannie Mitchell Executive Director of the Duke Career Center and assistant vice president of Student Affairs, announced Vice Provost and Vice President for Student Affairs Mary Pat McMahon. Victory will start July 1. Victory has served as executive director of the Tufts Career Center since 2016. He succeeds William Wright-Swadel, who retired earlier this year. Read more read more about Greg Victory Appointed Next Fannie Mitchell Executive Director of Career Center »
Each spring semester the English Department’s Creative Writing Committee awards three scholarships to undergraduate students for work done in one or more creative writing courses. Nominations are made by English faculty. Students must be eligible for financial aid to receive these scholarships. William Blackburn Scholarship Anna Kasradze, 2021 Omolola Sanusi, 2021 William M. Blackburn Scholarship: Recognizes outstanding achievement in the field of creative writing. Established in 1962 by students… read more about 2020 Creative Writing Scholarship Winners »
We are excited to announce the winners of the 2020 Creative Writing Contests. Each year the English Department administers writing contests to recognize fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry works by English majors and non-major undergraduates FICTION The department offers two awards in the fiction category. The Anne Flexner Memorial Award for Creative Writing was established by the family and friends of Anne Flexner, who graduated from Duke in 1945. There are two prizes: one for fiction and one… read more about 2020 Creative Writing Contest Winners »
The Association of Literary Scholars, Critics, and Writers announced there 2019 Meringoff Writing Award winners this week. Professor JP Gritton, assistant professor of creative writing in the department, is the co-winner of the 2019 Meringoff Writing Award in the “Fiction” category for his short story “Wonder Boy.” “Wonder Boy” will be published in the Fall ’20 issue of Literary Matters. Winners of the 2019 Meringoff Writing Awards: (These works will be published in future… read more about Prof. JP Gritton, 2019 Meringoff Writing Award Winner for Fiction »
Duke English Majors present: "Shelter in Poetry,” a series dedicated to sharing some of our favorite poems as we shelter in place. Here we join the efforts of @williamsenglishdepartment and the Academy of American Poets (#shelterinpoems), among others, to bring solace and solidarity to these uncertain times. Dr. OJ Duke Theater Studies & DAW for Arts/Humanities Life While-You-Wait By Nobel laureate Wisława Szymborska Translators Stanisław Barańczak and… read more about Shelter in Poetry - Dr. OJ, "Life While-You-Wait" »
April is National Poetry Month. As the coronavirus pandemic continues, we wondered if Duke’s writers and literature scholars are turning to particular poems right now, perhaps for their beauty, wisdom, or potential to inspire, or as a mirror for this moment. Duke Today reached out to three professors in Duke’s English department and literature program with the question, “What poem are you reading now?” Read more read more about Poems for This Moment »
Duke English Majors present: "Shelter in Poetry,” a series dedicated to sharing some of our favorite poems as we shelter in place. Here we join the efforts of @williamsenglishdepartment and the Academy of American Poets (#shelterinpoems), among others, to bring solace and solidarity to these uncertain times. Mark DeLong ’87, English PhD Director, Duke Research Computing by Anonymous What a wonderful bird the frog are When he stand he sit… read more about Shelter in Poetry - Mark DeLong, '87 PhD "What A Wonderful Bird The Frog Are" »
The Duke English Department is excited to announce that Professor Charlotte Sussman is one of the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences Awards in Undergraduate Teaching, Leadership, and Diversity honorees. These awards are presented annually in partnership with the Arts & Sciences Council. You can learn more about the recipients, past and present here. There are congratulatory videos from the Arts & Sciences Council's Undergraduate Teaching, Academic Standards, and Honors Committee for the four named… read more about Charlotte Sussman Wins Richard K. Lublin Teaching Award »
April is National Poetry Month. As the coronavirus pandemic continues, we wondered if Duke’s writers and literature scholars are turning to particular poems right now, perhaps for their beauty, wisdom, or potential to inspire, or as a mirror for this moment. Duke Today reached out to three professors in Duke’s English department and literature program with the question, “What poem are you reading now?” Faulkner Fox, a writer and lecturing fellow in the English department, is the guiding force behind the “… read more about Poems for this moment »
Bold thinking is an essential part of Duke’s approach to scholarship, and three ongoing projects show the unexpected results. Adriane Lentz-Smith, Gabriel Rosenberg, and Aarthi Vadde have been named 2020–21 National Humanities Center Fellows. They will spend a year away from their regular teaching duties as resident scholars at the Research Triangle Park–based center, researching and writing new books. Chosen from 673 applicants, they join 30 other humanists from the U.S. and four foreign countries working in 18 different… read more about The Police State, Livestock Breeding and Web 2.0: Research by 3 Duke Professors »
Duke English Majors present: "Shelter in Poetry,” a series dedicated to sharing some of our favorite poems as we shelter in place. Here we join the efforts of @williamsenglishdepartment and the Academy of American Poets (#shelterinpoems), among others, to bring solace and solidarity to these uncertain times. Margaret Gaw, '22 English In Perpetual Spring by Amy Gerstler Gardens are also good places to sulk. You pass beds of spiky voodoo lilies … read more about Shelter in Poetry - Margaret Gaw "In Perpetual Spring" »
While trying to find some normalcy in the midst of this pandemic, the English Ambassadors have taken over our Instagram account for the week of April 13-17. Each day one of our ambassadors will takeover Duke_English on Instagram to help brighten your day. On Monday, Megan Hancock, '20, posted Instagram Stories about some of the great books she has been reading during the quarantine and setup polls to see what others are reading while staying at home. Today, Bailey Bogle, '21, has everyone playing… read more about English Ambassadors Instagram Takeover »