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Book vs. Book: A Ludiological Literary Event

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Every year a new Dinner and Conversations hosted by a faculty member occurs as part of Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society. Sometimes the event is a party portraying literary and cultural icons… Continue reading

Simpkins’ Fairy Tales of Leatherneck Pride

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Once upon a time, every year in Fall, WIU has “Dec the Office” where faculty and staff can decorate their offices based on the yearly theme for homecoming. A panel of judges comes… Continue reading

Lynne for the Win

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Congratulations to Lynne Ward, Staff Clerk in the Department of English for 5 years, for being selected as the College of Arts and Sciences Civil Service Award winner for 2016.

Deck the Halls with Boughs of Books

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By: Tiffany Dimmick – Grad and Writing Program Secretary and Western Alumna   What the Dickens is that in the hallway?!?! That was a question on many people’s minds Monday morning after a… Continue reading