The EAS Pre-Professional Conference
When: Thursday, October 9, 2008
Where: Hinckley Building
The year's biggest event for English majors and minors comes this fall. As in previous years, there will be an enlightening keynote speaker, opportunities for students to explore career options, and a chance to hear peers' presentations of their own written work. The Pre-Professional Conference is a valuable resource for any student desiring relevant, current information and direction regarding their intended professional career.
Schedule of Events
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8:15 - 9:00 a.m. |
Keynote Address, Hinckley, 240 Marilyn Arnold, former Dean of Graduate Studies at BYU and Professor of American Literature; Novelist, Lecturer Host: Jennifer Wood, Senior from Granite Bay, California
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Program Strands |
English Education Hinckley 240
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Literary Studies Hinckley 145 |
Professional Writing Hinckley 185 |
Creative Writing Hinckley 203 |
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9:15 - 10:15 a.m. |
Teaching in the Public School
Paula Johnson Rigby High School
Janna Richards Rigby Junior High School
Ryan Snelgrove Madison High School
Rachel Wilde Madison Junior High School
Host: Brian Tippetts Senior from Lilburn, Georgia
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Preparing for Graduate School
Merlin Cheney Graduate Program Coordinator Weber State University
Alan Johnson Associate Professor Idaho State University
Kristin L Matthews, Assistant Professor Brigham Young University
Host: Lacey Brewer Junior from Virginia Beach, Virginia
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Writing for Business
Tom Johnson Technical Writer, LDS Church
Host: Robert Brown Senior from Bothell, Washington |
Writing Fiction
Ana María Shua Argentine Novelist and Essayist
Host: Jake Taylor Senior from Rigby, Idaho |
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10:30-11:15 a.m.
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Experiencing Student Teaching
Darla Arnold Sugar-Salem High School
Kamron Eck Bonneville High School
Angie Hodge BA, English Education
Janene Marcum Madison High School
Host: Meagan Kitchens Senior from Longview, Washington
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Publishing as a Literary Scholar
Marilyn Arnold Professor Emeritus, American Literature, Brigham Young University
Host: Ivor Lee Senior from Vancouver, B. C. |
Debunking the Boredom Myth of Technical Writing
Tom Johnson Technical Writer, LDS Church
Host: Robert Brown Senior from Bothell, Washington |
Writing Poetry
David Kirby Florida State University, Finalist, 2000 National Book Award
Host: Lori Davis Senior from Gladewater, Texas |
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11:30 a.m.- 12:20 p.m.
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Fiction 1 Hinckley 203
Host: Julie Wolfe Senior from Glendale, Arizona
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Fiction 2 Hinckley 383
Host: Aly Fort Junior from Austin, Texas |
Poetry Hinckley 171
Host: Lacey Brewer Junior from Virginia Beach, Virginia |
Literary Criticism 1 Hinckley 157
Host: Meagan Kitchens Senior from Longview, Washington |
Literary Criticism 2 Hinckley 185
Host: Brian Tippetts Senior from Lilburn, Georgia |
Personal Essay Hinckley 145
Host: Miriam Andrews Junior from San Diego, California |
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2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Q&A 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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Forum, Hinckley 240 David Kirby
Host: Lori Davis, Senior from Gladewater, Texas
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Forum, Hinckley 286 Ana María Shua
Host: Joshua Roehl, Senior in Spanish Education from Arlington, Washington
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Call for Papers
The EAS will issue a call for papers as the conference approaches. However, it's not too soon to think about work you may want to submit. Your résumé would be greatly enhanced by the mention of having presented your own work in a professional conference. Consider taking advantage of this résumé booster and submit your work for presentation.
