By Annalynn Mueller, English Major
Many graduates of the SOU English program have stayed local and now work for the university. They represent a diverse range of ways to use English degrees, and help out the SOU community every day!
By Annalynn Mueller, English Major
Samara Diab, a 2019 SOU graduate with a BA in English, BA in French, and a minor in Economics, now works as a staff attorney to help advocate for vulnerable members of the Oregon community. Her ambition, perseverance, and passions are evident throughout her work as she demonstrates how the English program can be a launch pad to pursuing careers that can change the world.
By Annalynn Mueller, English Major
SOU senior English major Sarah Sturley spent the summer working with Jefferson Public Radio to digitize old archives. Throughout the process, Sarah not only uncovered the physical media, but also her own interests and strengths as a professional.
By Annalynn Mueller, English Major
The Siskiyou is an entirely student-led newspaper on campus that focuses on hearing student voices and covering topics that matter to students. It is a great way for students (especially English majors) to get involved, get their writing out, and their voices heard.
By Annalynn Mueller, English Major
With the crisp October air and the changing color of the leaves, come new students, excitement about the new school year, as well as anxieties and uncertainty that comes with it. In hopes of easing some of these anxieties and welcoming all students to SOU and the English Program, here is some information about the English Program and how to get in touch and stay connected with us.
By Jewel Blanchard, senior English major
As the 2022-2023 academic year draws to a close, we take a moment to reflect on and celebrate the highlights, accomplishments, and achievements of this year in our very first Year in Review blog story! Includes recognition of graduating seniors, faculty, English Program student workers, and other English students!
By Jewel Blanchard, senior English major
On May 9, Lady Vanderlip, SOU faculty in Spanish, facilitated a field trip of English Language Learners (ELLs) from a Medford 2nd grade class to get them thinking about college at an early age. The students and their teacher Maria Lumbreras visited the SOU campus, met Rocky the Raider, read a book written by senior Education major Jose Villalobos, and learned about art on campus. Featuring perspectives from Lady Vanderlip, Maria Lumbreras, and Jose Villalobos.
By Jewel Blanchard, senior English major
No, that’s not a typo in the title– this is a blog post all about the blog! In this special edition of the blog, catch up with each of the three past and present English Program bloggers to learn more about their experience, and why YOU should consider applying for the blog internship for next year! Featuring past and present student blogger perspectives from Dianira Piceno, Sophia Lorusso, and Jewel Blanchard.
By Jewel Blanchard, senior English major
Read about the experiences of three talented SOU English majors who got to present their exemplary literature papers at the NUCL conference in Portland in March 2023. Featuring student perspectives from Blake Jordan, Emily Roach, and Connor Babbitt.
By Jewel Blanchard, senior English major
Two 2014 SOU English / Professional Writing alumni have written several memoirs in their careers, and are currently collaborating on a memoir for a World War II veteran in Medford. They discuss their process, what it’s like to write for memoir clients, and the importance of memoir as a genre.