MFA Students Launch New Literary Journal, “Cooper Street”

To be a good writer, you must be a good reader.  Students in the graduate creative writing program (MFA) are putting that theory to the test with their new online literary magazine, Cooper Street, which launched its inaugural issue in May 2014.  This student-run journal began its development last fall, after the decision to shutter … Continue reading MFA Students Launch New Literary Journal, “Cooper Street”

RCCA Presents “Ernest Hemingway and the Art of Composition” on 9/30

As part of this year’s The Big Read, which features Ernest Hemingway’s A Farewell to Arms, the Rutgers–Camden Center for the Arts will offer a speaker series.  Dr. Tyler Hoffman, Professor of English and chair of the English department, will present “Ernest Hemingway and the Art of Composition,” on Tuesday, September 30th, at 12:15 p.m. in the Black Box … Continue reading RCCA Presents “Ernest Hemingway and the Art of Composition” on 9/30

Mandatory Senior Graduation Information Sessions Scheduled From 9/30 – 10/6

Undergraduate students planning on graduating in May 2015 are required* to attend a graduation information session.  Senior reviews, diploma application, and general ceremony information will be discussed. Senior graduation information sessions will be offered during the following times: Tuesday, September 30th, from 12:20 p.m. – 1:20 p.m., West ABC Conference Room, Campus Center Tuesday, September … Continue reading Mandatory Senior Graduation Information Sessions Scheduled From 9/30 – 10/6

Information/Race: A Roundtable Discussion About the Lessons Learned from Ferguson on 9/30

The Digital Studies Center will host a roundtable discussion called “Information/Race: What Ferguson can teach us about race, politics, and journalism in the Network” on Tuesday, September 30th, at 6 p.m. in Penn 401.   Richard Aregood, Visiting Professor of English, will serve as the moderator.  Panelists include: Dr. Wayne Glasker, Associate Professor of History; … Continue reading Information/Race: A Roundtable Discussion About the Lessons Learned from Ferguson on 9/30

Writers in Camden: Elizabeth McCracken and Teddy Wayne To Read on 9/24

The Writers in Camden Series will begin its 2014-2015 season on Wednesday, September 24th, with a reading by authors Elizabeth McCracken and Teddy Wayne.  The reading, question and answer session, and reception will take place at 7 p.m. in the Campus Center’s Multi-Purpose Room. Teddy Wayne will offer a fiction workshop from 3 p.m. – … Continue reading Writers in Camden: Elizabeth McCracken and Teddy Wayne To Read on 9/24

CURE and DSC Kick Off Film and Discussion Series on 9/26

The Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) and the Digital Studies Center (DSC) have teamed up to present a film and discussion series which will explore metropolitan and urban issues.  The first event is scheduled for Friday, September 26th, from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.  The documentary American Winter (2013), which chronicles the personal stories … Continue reading CURE and DSC Kick Off Film and Discussion Series on 9/26