Welcome to 'English Department Gems'
Celebrate the literary achievements and scholarly excellence of our faculty, students, and alumni. From notable publications and awards to groundbreaking research and creative writing successes, stay connected with the latest news and inspiring stories from the world of English.
English Gems
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ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival
August 23, 2024
Nancy James, Adjunct Professor of English, attended the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, and her article was featured in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner.
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2023-2024 Outstanding Students of the Year
May 01, 2024
Join us in congratulating the College of Liberal Arts' 2023-2024 Outstanding Students of the Year!
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Jewish Life in Libya: Remember the Past, Live the Present, Trust the Future
February 26, 2024
Meet two resilient individuals, in a public talk with Dr. David Gerbi and Penina Meghnagi Solomon, who not only survived but found ways to thrive after the violent destruction of their 2500-year-old Libyan Jewish community.
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Introducing the All-New Permafrost!
February 19, 2024
The Permafrost team welcomes you to explore their newly revamped webpage.
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Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series: Seth Kantner and Rosemary McGuire
February 19, 2024
MSVWS presents a public reading featuring Seth Kantner and Rosemary McGuire, hosted by the Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series.
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January 19, 2024
At this unique literary event, thirty local poets shared one poem apiece. No introductions, explanations, or small talk--just rapid-fire poetry.
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January 15, 2024
The ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Arts & Culture Foundation and the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Council on the Arts have announced the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Literary Award winners.