This Week in English...

Writing and Editing Internship at local magazine: Ann Arbor Family

Are you interested in issues related to parenting and child culture? Ann Arbor Family has provided top-notch family-oriented news for our community for over twenty years. Work with experienced writer and editor Laura Eliason, who will provide support as you perform research, write stories, create family guides, and report on news in areas like children’s health and child rearing.

This internship is currently open (10/28)

Send resume and cover letter to Editor Laura Eliason laura@adamsstreetpublishing.com

Writing and Editing Internship at Current Magazine

Are you interested in identifying new cultural trends? Do you love writing about food, art, film, and music? Join the innovative staff at Current Magazine and write about the local scene. Work with experienced mentors, who will give you many opportunities to research, write, and edit stories about Ann Arbor places, events and trends.

This internship is currently open (10/28)

Send resume and cover letter to Editor Laura Eliason laura@adamsstreetpublishing.com

Writing Internship at Michigan News

Michigan News is looking for an advanced student writer to help produce news stories about Engaged Michigan.

The intern will be working closely with Senior Public Relations Strategist Laurel Thomas (formerly a professor of journalism and broadcast journalism) on long-form features related to Engaged Michigan.

Interns will be encouraged to think creatively about how they can package written stories with video and photo elements; they will also have the opportunity to ask them to work with the social media team to find ways to share stories through those channels.  This is a paid position.

Interested students should contact Senior Public Relations Strategist Laurel Thomas 

The Detroit Community-Engaged Research Program (DCERP)

DCERP is a social justice focused fellowship program run by the University of Michigan Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program.   In summer 2020, DCERP students will work full-time on research projects directed by Detroit non-profits that focus on community priorities such as environmental health, food security, early learning, youth development, human rights, public health, alternative energy, affordable housing and more!

DCERP allows students the opportunity to:

• Work full-time for nine weeks (315 hours) on a community-driven research project for a non-profit organization in Detroit 
• Be part of a learning community of aspiring agents that will share their community-engaged research experiences and their idealism
• Participate in weekly seminars and community events about current topics affecting Detroit and the region
• Blog about their experiences living and working in Detroit
• Gain critical background knowledge on the history and impact of social justice in Detroit

Students will receive: $2,500 to 3,500 stipend award (based on financial need), and housing at Wayne State University in midtown, Detroit

Program dates: May 30, 2020-August 1, 2020

Application deadline: December 3, 2019

Applications are now being accepted!  Visit http://myumi.ch/erK95 for guidelines and to access the online application.

Contact: urop.engaged@umich.edu

The NC State English Department offers a three different master's degrees, including an MA in English (with concentrations in literary study, linguistics, film studies, or rhetoric & composition), an MS in Technical Communication, and an MFA in Creative Writing. 

The University of Wyoming’s Master of Arts in English is a two-year program with concentrations in literature and in rhetoric and composition. All students admitted to the MA in English receive full funding, which covers tuition and fees and provides students with a generous stipend for living expenses.  

There are many reasons to pursue a Master of Arts in English degree. Maybe an English professor sparked your interest in writing, or a particular writer or school of writers did, and you want to delve deeper. Maybe you get satisfaction out of working with student writers and want to learn more about the teaching of writing. Whether you plan to pursue a PhD, to go directly into teaching, or to explore any number of related professional opportunities, our MA program provides a welcoming, inspiring, student-focused environment that will give you the skills you need to attain your goals. 

Program Highlights

Full funding includes a $12,330 stipend per academic year, tuition waiver, up to $1000 for research and travel, and possible teaching opportunities during the summer that may pay up to $3000 in affordable Laramie. 

PhD and job placement in top programs (including Emory, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Stanford) and in private-/public-sector positions (3M, Library of Congress) across the country. 

Internationally renowned faculty in a wide variety of fields, with highly flexible curriculum. 

Nationally renowned mentorship in teaching preparation, and manageable teaching load (1 course per semester) 

Charms and outdoor activities of Laramie, recently ranked best small college town in the country. 

Joint-degree possibilities with programs such as Environmental and Natural Resources, Gender and Women Studies, Native American Studies.

30 Below Contest—2019

NARRATIVE INVITES all writers, poets, visual artists, photographers, performers, and filmmakers between eighteen and thirty years old to send us their best work. We’re looking for the traditional and the innovative, the true and the imaginary. We’re looking to encourage and promote the best young authors and artists working today.

Awards: First Prize is $1,500, Second Prize is $750, Third Prize is $300, and ten finalists will receive $100 each. 

The prizewinners and finalists will be announced in Narrative.
All N30B entries are eligible for the $4,000 Narrative Prize for 2020 and for acceptance as a Story of the Week or Poem of the Week.

Note: There is a $25 entry fee.  Included in the entry fee is three months of complimentary access to Narrative Backstage.  Entries accepted through November 17.

View the 2018 winners!  You will also see that two of our former English Creative Writing sub-concentrators won in 2018.  Congratulations Madison Dettlinger and Carlina Duan!

CONNECT WITH LOCAL ACTIVISTS. ADVENTURE OFF THE BEATEN PATH.

BACKPACK WITH A PURPOSE

This year, join the community of thousands of travellers who are globally active and socially aware of our impact on the places we visit and the places we call home.

At Operation Groundswell, we go behind the scenes to connect you with our friends in faraway places: Farmers, artists, educators and activists who are making meaningful change in their communities.

With two seriously fun and experienced leaders, our small teams dive into life on the ground through immersive home stays, adventurous activity and ethical project work led by our local partners.

Right now, save $100-$400 with our Early Bird pricing! We also have grants available for students that can cover up to 25% of your program fee. Details online.

Our 2020 programs are filling up, so apply as soon as possible. The deadline for Early Bird applications is November 22nd!

START YOUR JOURNEY AT
www.operationgroundswell.com

Questions?  Contact, Lauren Chu, Communications Officer, 416-275-2328