This past summer, I had the opportunity to volunteer with Adventure Risk Challenge (ARC), a youth-development organization based in the Sierra mountain range, that teaches literacy alongside leadership and outdoor education. I got connected with ARC through SOU English professor Dr. Merrilyne Lundahl, who has been working closely with ARC for 9 years. Since her start with ARC, Merrilyne has been researching for the organization and is currently focusing on the impacts ARC has on students and staff that participate in the program.
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This past month, I had the privilege of presenting at The Oregon Council of Teachers of English (OCTE) Conference: Igniting Curiosity & Cultivating Literacy for All, alongside Dr. Margaret Perrow and my project partner and senior English major Molly McGinley. Margaret asked Molly and me to share our final presentation from a class she co-taught with Dr. Prakash Chenjeri taught in the spring, ENG/PHL 399: AI, Philosophy, & Writing.
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Carly Swisher, a SOU 2014 English program graduate, works at an international school in southern China teaching English language and literature classes. She shares her experiences, insights, and advice on teaching and living abroad.
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Levi Coren, 2022 SOU English program graduate, now works locally for Blackstone Publishing as a print book editor. In a relatively short amount of time, Levi has demonstrated an immense talent for editing, as well as an appreciation for the work of copyediting. He shares his personal and professional journey, what being a copyeditor entails, and resources for those looking for a similar career.
SOU English Major Hannah Darling Fenn has worked as an accomplished freelance and poetry writer for 10 plus years. She shared her story, wisdom on navigating the freelance/news world, and tips on how to balance creative and technical writing.
Dr. Kelly Singleton, 2008 SOU English program graduate, shares her wide variety of experiences in education. She shows how one can adapt in education as well as her own personal resilience, drive, and compassion.
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Abbigail Nguyen Rosewood graduated from SOU in 2013 with a double major in English and Creative Writing, and went on to become an author. Her talent and passion for writing shine through her work, and she continues to provide inspiration to all those she comes across.
As winter term is getting busier and busier, some students may need a little extra help getting through projects and papers. Thanks to the SOU Tutoring Center, located in the Hannon Library, where students can get help from some fantastic English-major and English-minor tutors, the stress of projects, midterms, and finals can be reduced.
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Winter term is in full swing. As we approach week 5 Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. In the English department, one of the things we love is poetic expression! From poetry contests to poems adored by the English faculty, this post is sure to warm your heart.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Literacy and Leadership in the Outdoors: Reflections from Time Spent with Adventure Risk Challenge
/in English, FeaturedBy Annalynn Mueller, English Major
This past summer, I had the opportunity to volunteer with Adventure Risk Challenge (ARC), a youth-development organization based in the Sierra mountain range, that teaches literacy alongside leadership and outdoor education. I got connected with ARC through SOU English professor Dr. Merrilyne Lundahl, who has been working closely with ARC for 9 years. Since her start with ARC, Merrilyne has been researching for the organization and is currently focusing on the impacts ARC has on students and staff that participate in the program.
Cultivating Curiosity Through AI: from ENG/PHL 399 to the OCTE Conference
/in English, FeaturedBy Annalynn Mueller, English Major
This past month, I had the privilege of presenting at The Oregon Council of Teachers of English (OCTE) Conference: Igniting Curiosity & Cultivating Literacy for All, alongside Dr. Margaret Perrow and my project partner and senior English major Molly McGinley. Margaret asked Molly and me to share our final presentation from a class she co-taught with Dr. Prakash Chenjeri taught in the spring, ENG/PHL 399: AI, Philosophy, & Writing.
Carly Swisher ’14, Teaching Internationally in China
/in English, FeaturedBy Annalynn Mueller, English Major
Carly Swisher, a SOU 2014 English program graduate, works at an international school in southern China teaching English language and literature classes. She shares her experiences, insights, and advice on teaching and living abroad.
Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year
/in English, FeaturedBy Annalynn Mueller, English Major
The English program at SOU is thrilled to be back on campus and connecting with students, staff, faculty, and blog readers!
Levi Coren ‘22, Copyeditor for Blackstone Publishing
/in English, FeaturedBy Annalynn Mueller, English Major
Levi Coren, 2022 SOU English program graduate, now works locally for Blackstone Publishing as a print book editor. In a relatively short amount of time, Levi has demonstrated an immense talent for editing, as well as an appreciation for the work of copyediting. He shares his personal and professional journey, what being a copyeditor entails, and resources for those looking for a similar career.
Hannah Darling Fenn: A Writer’s Journey
/in English, FeaturedBy Annalynn Mueller, English Major
SOU English Major Hannah Darling Fenn has worked as an accomplished freelance and poetry writer for 10 plus years. She shared her story, wisdom on navigating the freelance/news world, and tips on how to balance creative and technical writing.
Exploring the Versatility of Education with Dr. Kelly Singleton
/in English, FeaturedBy Annalynn Mueller, English Major
Dr. Kelly Singleton, 2008 SOU English program graduate, shares her wide variety of experiences in education. She shows how one can adapt in education as well as her own personal resilience, drive, and compassion.
Abbigail Nguyen Rosewood’s Author Journey
/in English, FeaturedBy Annalynn Mueller, English Major
Abbigail Nguyen Rosewood graduated from SOU in 2013 with a double major in English and Creative Writing, and went on to become an author. Her talent and passion for writing shine through her work, and she continues to provide inspiration to all those she comes across.
The Tutoring Center at SOU: English-Major students Enhancing Student Success on Campus
/in English, FeaturedBy Annalynn Mueller, English Major
As winter term is getting busier and busier, some students may need a little extra help getting through projects and papers. Thanks to the SOU Tutoring Center, located in the Hannon Library, where students can get help from some fantastic English-major and English-minor tutors, the stress of projects, midterms, and finals can be reduced.
Poems We Love
/in English, FeaturedBy Annalynn Mueller, English Major
Winter term is in full swing. As we approach week 5 Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. In the English department, one of the things we love is poetic expression! From poetry contests to poems adored by the English faculty, this post is sure to warm your heart.
SOU English Alum Working at SOU
/in English, FeaturedBy 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!
Samara Diab ‘19, Attorney for Legal Aid Services of Oregon
/in English, FeaturedBy 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.
SOU English Major Sarah Sturley’s Internship at Jefferson
/in English, FeaturedBy 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.