Proust Questionnaire

As of August 2025, Dr. Lisa Parzefall is the Writing Program Director at Western Illinois University (WIU). Her interests include, but are…

Dr. Matthew Balk is the University Writing Center Director at Western Illinois University. M&L: What is your idea of perfect happiness? MB:…

Kenny Wheeler is the English Undergraduate Advisor at Western Illinois University. M&L: What is your idea of perfect happiness? KW: Happiness for…

Alumni, Nick Rush B.A., former managing editor of The Mirror & the Lamp. What is your idea of perfect happiness? Gosh. I…

The Proust Questionnaire is a form of interview popularized by French novelist Marcel Proust, focused on the interviewee’s personality. (Interview Conducted in…

Ashley Beardsley is the University Writing Center Director, and a scholar of Writing Studies, Cultural Studies, and Food Studies. If you are…

The Proust Questionnaire is a form of interview, popularized by French novelist Marcel Proust, that is focused on the interviewee’s personality. Max…

Alex Weidenhamer completed his M.A. in English, with a focus on speculative literature, philosophy, and gender. He’s now looking into PhD programs…

You’re probably used to seeing Tiffany’s name in your email inbox on a regular basis, as she coordinates meetings, promotes events, and…

Ishimine Goins just completed her M.A. in English, focusing on film studies, queer theory, and African-American literature, film, and culture. >What is…