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English Department Graduate School Information Session:
English Department Director of Graduate Studies, Professor Kate Cummings, and
Creative Writing Program Director, Professor Maya Sonenberg, will discuss
English graduate programs in language and literature and creative writing.
Dorian Taylor, UW alumna and Kaplan manager, will offer information about
upcoming information sessions and workshops on graduate study in other fields.
All are welcome. No reserverations required.
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English Department Statement
of Purpose Writing:
This two-part workshop is designed to assist students in preparing statements
of purpose (also called personal statements) for graduate school applications
and other purposes such as scholarships, fellowships, and the like. All
are welcome. No reserverations required.
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New English Majors Orientation:
an information session for new majors and
prospective majors providing an introduction to the Department of English and
the English studies discipline, and including information about resources,
opportunities, scholarships, careers and internships, departmental honors,
and student organizations. All are welcome. No reservations required.
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English Major Skills Workshop:
This interactive event is designed to help English majors to identify the skills
and good learning experiences they've acquired in the English major, with
the goal of exploring potential career paths and learning to articulate their
skills to potential employers, scholarship committees, and others outside
academia. Two separate sessions will be held during Fall Quarter. Because
these are small, interactive workshops, space is limited, and reservations
are required. Watch your englmajors e-mail
for the invitation, and respond as directed. Reservations will be accepted
on a first-come, first-served basis.
Resume Writing for English
Majors:
In this workshop, you
will learn to reflect on your university and other student experiences to identify
specific skills, tailor your resume for particular positions and employers,
compare resume formats, and learn to highlight the valuable skills you've gained
through unpaid experiences such as school, volunteer work, internships, and
other activities. Because this is an interactive workshop, space is limited,
and reservations are required. Watch your englmajors e-mail
for the invitation, and respond as directed. Reservations will be accepted
on a first-come, first-served basis.
Career Panels and Workshops for English Majors
New English Majors Orientation:
an information session for new majors and prospective majors providing an introduction
to the Department of English and the English studies discipline, and including
information about resources, opportunities, scholarships, careers and internships,
departmental honors, and student organizations. All are welcome. No reservations
required.
Resume Writing for English
Majors:
In this workshop, you will learn to reflect on your university and
other student experiences to identify specific skills, tailor your
resume for particular positions and employers, compare resume formats,
and learn to highlight the valuable skills you've gained through unpaid
experiences such as school, volunteer work, internships, and other
activities. Because this is an interactive workshop, space is limited,
and reservations are required. Watch your englmajors e-mail
for the invitation, and respond as directed. Reservations will be accepted
on a first-come, first-served basis.
English Alumni Networking Event:
English
Undergraduate Programs has invited English alumni from a wide variety of career
paths to join undergraduates in
this networking event. This is a great place to find out more about how former
students have put the English major to work for them in a wide variety of ways,
and to meet new people and make career connections. All are welcome. No
reservations
required.
New English Majors Orientation:
an information session for new majors and prospective majors providing an introduction
to the Department of English and the English studies discipline, and including
information about resources, opportunities, scholarships, careers and internships,
departmental honors, and student organizations. All are welcome. No reservations
required.
