Department of English Newsletter | | April 14th, 2025 | Issue 4 | | |
English & Humanities Events | Sigma Tau Induction Ceremony | | |
Save the Date!
Graduation Party
on Friday, May 2nd
2:30-4:30 PM
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Find us in Founders Hall Rm. 174 and on Instagram @USDEnglish
Contact us at English@sandiego.edu.
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Upcoming Events in the Humanities Center
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Upcoming in the Copley Library | |
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Copley Library Undergraduate Research Awards
More info
All application materials must be submitted by the
application deadline of May 5, 2025.
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This might be important (It really is)!
Cap and gown (Go to Torero Bookstore online to look at packages for purchase) More info
Make sure to have all required COMPASS points (also check MySanDiego to see if you are missing any or have completed all requirements)
Double-check that your petition to graduate has been approved (Send a quick email to your academic advisor or the Registrar's Office).
Some COMPASS events coming up:
Career Readiness Program (CRP) Orientation
- Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 29, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 6, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 13, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Location:
CRP Senior Drop-Ins
- Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 13, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Location:
Articulating the Value of Your Liberal Arts Education (AVLA)
Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Location: Saints Tekakwitha and Serra Hall, 204
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The United Front Multicultural Commons (UFMC) is holding its 20th Annual Diversity Banquet!
The banquet will take place in the UC Forums C on Thursday, May 1st at 5:30 PM.
To RSVP, click here. The deadline is Wednesday, April 23rd.
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Cropper Creative Writing Student Reading
Thursday, April 24 from 12:30-2 pm
Founders Hall East Patio
Join us for a reading by graduating Creative Writing students.
Lunch will be provided.
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Graduation Party!
Graduating seniors, faculty and staff are invited to join us for the end of year celebration.
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Kimberly Johnson for the Lindsay J. Cropper Center for Creative Writing Lecture
Dr. Kimberly Johnson of BYU came to speak for the Lindsay J. Cropper Lecture, touching on her recently published poetry collection Fatal.
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Architectural Imagination and the City Humanities Lecture
Professor Lisa Smith spoke at the Architectural Imagination and the City Lecture!
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The City Humanities Lecture
Dr. Dennis Clausen and Dr. Carlton Floyd spoke at the "On the Challenges of City Life" Humanities Lecture!
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CareerDev’s Summer Internship Award
Apply soon for summer funding to support your research experience, volunteer opportunity, or summer internship. The Summer Internship Award, provided by the Career Development Center, disburses up to $3000 in two payments to offset living, accommodation, and other expenses associated with professional development opportunities, including internships, undergraduate research, or career-related community service.
The application
deadline for summer 2025 is Wednesday, April 23.
You must have a position already secured before you apply.
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Teach English Abroad
If you are an English Major/Minor and you are looking for a summer opportunity that would qualify for
the award, consider teaching English abroad. Employers may not offer to cover airfare, other travel costs, or visa fees, but CareerDev’s Summer Internship Award could help cover those costs if you apply.
A valuable resource for finding teaching abroad positions is Dave’s ESL Café.
For questions about internships, contact Tim Randell
(trandell@sandiego.edu),
Professor of Practice,
Coordinator of Careers and Internships for the English Department.
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Sigma Tau Induction Ceremony | | |
Thank you especially to our Keynote Speaker, Professor Deniz Perin-Coombs, and our departing academic advisor, Dr. Maura Giles-Watson!
A key takeaway from Professor Deniz Perin-Coombs's speech:
"To understand anybody–and by extension, to empathize with another–we must first understand ourselves. You, dear students, you do this work–with determination and without fear. (Okay, you might be afraid sometimes, but you do it anyway, which really makes what you do all the more courageous).
Through reading, through writing, through putting in hundreds of hours of reflection and of self-reflection, you work on understanding not just the world, not just society, but yourselves. In doing so, you uncover more about yourselves daily. And in doing so, too, you deepen and widen your empathy."
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SAAM EVENTS for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 — Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Each April, our campus comes together to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)—a time to raise awareness, educate, and advocate for a world free from sexual violence. Rooted in our commitment to fostering peace, working for justice, and leading with love, we dedicate this month to supporting survivors, challenging harmful narratives, and empowering our community with the knowledge and tools to prevent sexual violence. Our theme for this month is Together We Act, United We Change. As a university, we are called to uphold every person's dignity and create an environment where safety, respect, and justice are non-negotiable.
Whether you are a survivor, an ally, or someone seeking to learn more, we invite you to stand with us.
Let us come together as one Torero community to challenge the systems that enable harm and to build a future grounded in justice and healing. By raising our voices and taking action, we can stand against violence and offer hope to those who need it most.
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Where Are They Now?
USD Alum Spotlight
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Jeff Kolodny, a USD graduate of 1987 in English, is a Hollywood talent agent of over 30 years. Initially, Kolodny started within the field of journalism, working on the notable Surfing Magazine, then transitioned to the entertainment industry, working with platforms such as Netflix and Amazon. Kolodny has worked with notable talent, including Jerry Springer and SAG Award Winner
Aldis Hodge.
Kolodny will be coming to USD to speak on his career through the "From USD to Talent Agent" lecture on Mon. April 14th at 4 p.m. in Camino Hall 125.
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Email english@sandiego.edu with any upcoming events, news or other information you'd like to spotlight to the entire English community.
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