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Orrin Wang named Center's Director; appointment to start 1 July 2014

March 20, 2014 English, Center for Literary and Comparative Studies

We are delighted to announce that Professor Orrin Wang has agreed to become the Director of the Center for Literary and Comparative Studies beginning July 1, 2014.

Conversations with African Poets & Writers: Tope, Thursday, March 20, 12:00

March 14, 2014 English, Center for Literary and Comparative Studies

Thursday, March 20, 12:00 Noon Location: African and Middle Eastern Division Reading Room, LJ-220, Thomas Jefferson Building (second floor) 

Play Sound+ Bingo for a Chance to Win!

March 14, 2014 English, Center for Literary and Comparative Studies

Win a free iTunes gift card! Play Sound+ Bingo by listening to sounds that will be played in Tawes Hall on the television monitor in the lobby during the week leading up to the conference.

Professor Jonathan Auerbach Named Distinguished Scholar-Teacher for 2014-15

March 14, 2014 English, Center for Literary and Comparative Studies

The Distinguished Scholar-Teacher distinction recognizes outstanding scholarly accomplishment combined with demonstrated excellence in teaching. 

Access2Alumni: John Kelly '84 of the Washington Post Tuesday, April 8, 4:00 pm

March 13, 2014 English, Center for Literary and Comparative Studies

Come to A2A this year to hear from John on how his English degree helped him succeed in his professional life.

Jason Rudy and Students Travel Abroad to New Zealand

March 13, 2014 English, Center for Literary and Comparative Studies

Professor Jason Rudy and his students traveled to New Zealand from December 29 to January 13 for the winterterm course, New Zealand: Literature and Culture. 

Alumnus Visits Campus

March 13, 2014 English

English Alumnus Jason Reynolds returned to campus to promote his recently published book, When I Was the Greatest.

Literary Birthday Celebration: Phillip Roth (with Howard Norman) Wednesday, March 19, 12:00 pm

March 12, 2014 English, Center for Literary and Comparative Studies

Literary Birthday Celebration: Philip Roth Wednesday, March 19, 12:00 NoonLocation: Whittall Pavilion, Thomas Jefferson Building (ground floor) 

Literary Birthday Celebration: Phillip Roth (with Howard Norman) Wednesday, March 19, 12:00 pm

March 12, 2014 English

Literary Birthday Celebration: Philip Roth Wednesday, March 19, 12:00 NoonLocation: Whittall Pavilion, Thomas Jefferson Building (ground floor) 

Gerard Passannante Awarded the 2014 Harry Levin Prize

March 11, 2014 English, Center for Literary and Comparative Studies

Congratulations to Gerard Passannante who was awarded the Harry Levin Prize from the American Comparative Literature Association!