*Applied learning beyond the classroom* Last year, Prof. Rosenberg’s ENG 335 Editing course again partnered w/ Gen Z Publishing to help edit an amazing manuscript for publication. It's now out! Check out Marie Jones' thrilling suspense romance THOSE WE BURN! https://bit.ly/4i4yVbO #GOLVC #ENGCW

Last week Dr. Machado & Dr. Wendt hosted gifted 4th-6th graders from the N Lebanon School District for the LVC event THINKING LIKE AN ARTIST! We made little books/zines & demonstrated together art is everywhere & once you get that, you’re better off in all sorts of ways :) @lebanonvalley.bsky.social

*Recent grad update!* Alexis McCarney ‘25--double major in English & History with Specialization in Journalism & Communications--recently earned a position as ESL teacher at Upper Adams Middle School in Adams County, PA! Go Alexis! #GOLVC #LVC_2xMjr #ENGCW_Careers @lebanonvalley.bsky.social

Congrats to English & Communications major Bryce Dusel ‘25, who earned a position writing/blogging about one of his life-long passions, Michigan Wolverines Football @umichfball.bsky.social !  Check out his most recent feature for GBMWolverine bit.ly/Dusel_Wolverines . Go Bryce! #GOLVC

Thurs Then & Now! As time races onward, current #ENGCW juniors & seniors share an update & 2 fun self-pics that juxtapose life "then & now.” Today's post features #LVC_2xMjr in English & Creative Writing, Brielle Krepps. Go Brielle! Read on! bit.ly/TTN_Brielle#ENGCW#LVC_2xMjrlebanonvalley.bsky.social

\*/\*/Check it out! NEW POEMS OUT NOW by ENG+CW Prof. Nyk Cialini in Phylum Press & Labyrinthine! Phylum focuses on solarpunk & eco-art & Labyrinthine (online) is a promising litmag ... for the weird and gothic. (Clickable links in profile.) Go Nyk! #GOLVC #ENGCW_Applied_Learning

*Recent grad update!* Hannah Benson ‘24 -- Dual degree BA in English, BS in Political Science, w/ a minor in Common Law & Specialization in LVC Honors--earned acceptance into the Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) at the University of Buffalo! Read on! https://bit.ly/HB_UB

Dr. Gary Grieve-Carlson, Professor Emeritus of English at LVC, introduces a newly revised and expanded 2026 edition of *The Special View of History* by Charles Olsen (Clemson UP). bit.ly/GG-C_SpecialV... . Congratulations, Gary! #GOLVC #ENGCW

ENG 422:Lit Under/Against Oppression visited INDIGENOUS LANDSCAPES @ The Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery! Dr. McNulty & gallery intern Taylor Stone '26-triple major in History, PolySci, & Creative Arts w/ Specialization in Museum & Gallery Professions-guided us through this incredible resource at LVC!

Fresh Faces Friday! Where students new to #ENGCW share a bit @ themselves by answering our (strange) questions. This week, we meet English major & Music Theater minor, w/ Specialization in Secondary Ed, Abi Tenney '28! Read on! bit.ly/AbiTe @lebanonvalley.bsky.social #GOLVC #LVC_2xMjr #LVC_ENGSED

Recent Grad update! Creative Writing major Cam Heisey ‘22 earned acceptance to Columbia University School of the Arts Film Program MFA in Screenwriting & Directing! “I’m looking forward to working w/ actors, professors, classmates, & really indulging in people & resources suddenly at my disposal!”

Alum Update (!) Dr. Daniel Kimmel ‘14--2x major in ENG & Religion; Lehigh ‘16 Masters in ENG; Syracuse ‘25 Ph.D. in Religion; & Historian of Religion, Philosophy, & Magic in the Ancient Mediterranean--is now Visiting Assistant Prof. of at Lewis & Clark College! Go Danny! @lebanonvalley.bsky.social

Congrats to Raenn Walquist Hawkins (‘20), Social & Media Consultant at AdTechFx, who recently earned acceptance into the Masters in Markets/ Data Analytics Specialization Program at Western Governors University! Go Rae! #GOLVC #ENGCW  #ENGCW_Careers @lebanonvalley.bsky.social

(!) Forthcoming pub. (!) Tavi Stallings ‘27--triple major in English, Creative Writing, and Social Justice & Civic Engagement, with Specializations in Journalism & Communications and LVC Honors--just earned publication in Avil Heals! (Donation order link

Congrats to David Deitz ‘23--ENG major w/ Specialization in Secondary Education & Theatre & a minor Music Theatre--who earned a position as Theater & General English Teacher at William Allen High School in Allentown, PA! So much to celebrate! #GOLVC #LVC_2xMjr #ENGCW_Applied_Learning #ENGCW_Careers

*Recent grad update* Andrew Spaan ‘25-- 2x Major in English & History w/ Specialization in Journalism & Communications--earned a position in Instructional Design w/ Select Medical, one of the largest providers of critical illness recovery & rehab facilities in the US! Go Andrew! #GOLVC #godutchmen

Recent grad update! Taylor Graham ‘25--dual degree BA in English & BS in Early Childhood Education--earned a position as 6th grade Language Arts teacher @ Eyer Middle School in Macungie, PA! We're so lucky to have you now helping shape & support young minds & hearts! #GOLVC #LVC_2xMjr #ENGCW_Careers

Congrats to My Hà Ho ‘22--ENG & Environmental Science double major--& now Junior Project Manager at @SNV.org , on her recent publication in PEOPLE AND NATURE (as co-author), “Social mechanics of gifting bear bile in Việt Nam”-- which she started while a sophomore at LVC: https://bit.ly/MyHàHo !

Recent grad update! Lillian Gleeson ‘25--English major & minor in Computer Science--earned a position as Conflicts Specialist at Cozen O’Connor--an international law firm practicing across N. America and Europe! Go Lily! #GOLVC #godutchmen #LVC_2xMjr #ENGCW_Careers @lvcbreencenter @lvcmathsciences

Congrats to Chris Timasonravichkit ‘28--2x major in ENG & PolySci, minor in Common Law, w/ Specialization in LVC Honors--who earned an internship w/ the Lebanon Police Dept! Thru close mentorship & our extensive LVC network, 100% of ENG+CW students who want an internship, get one :) Go Chris! #GOLVC

((Senior update)) Jess Moser ‘25-- #LVC_2xMjr in English & Creative Writing & minor in Business who this semester also earned a paid internship with the Arnold Gallery--just gained acceptance to Wilkes University’s MS Program for Effective Teaching! Go Jess! #GOLVC #ENGCW_Internships #ENGCW_Careers

Congrats to English major Lacey Eriksen ‘16, who just earned a position as Digital Communications Coordinator for Beebe Healthcare! Go Lacey! #GOLVC #ENGCW_Careers @lvcbreencenter @lvcadmissions

Congrats to Adam Evanko ‘17--now Assistant Director of Athletic Communications at Bucknell University--whose recent feature story (link in profile) won the CSC District II Season Recap/Preview - University Division! Go Adam! #GOLVC #ENGCW_Careers

**Cheers again** to our graduating ENG+CW seniors & our wonderful community :). It’s always so great getting together for our annual ENG+CW party. Thanks again to Dr. Wendt for hosting us ... and to the cats, for putting up with our various intrusions :).

REVEIL May 3-4, 2025 *Dawn Chorus Day* Reveil is a collaborative sound project that circles the Earth on live audio at daybreak. 120+ streams from a wide range of environments will join to create the 25+1 hr loop. Listen & chat here (clickable in profile: soundtent.org/reveil) #soundart #gogreen

Tmro (!) May 1 2025 // Don't forget to join us for the *2025 Green Blotter Magazine Launch* // Live readings, refreshments, cookies :). Come support the Arts & Humanities at LVC! For those who can't attend on-site, join us on Zoom bit.ly/2025_GreenBlo... . #ENGCW #GOLVC #ENGCW_Applied_Learning

((EIGHT)) cheers for this year’s ((EIGHT)) wonderful #ENGCW Internship presentations! 100% of ENG+CW majors who want internships, get one--which helps them acquire valuable professional skills, new networks, & frequently, job offers (again the case this year.) Read on! #GOLVC bit.ly/ENGCW_Interns...

LVC’s Inquiry-- a celebration of student research, scholarship, & creativity! Cheers to Kati Shanaman w/ Dr. Machado for “Re-nativizing Wellness: Eco-therapy, Ethnobotony, & Community in the LVC Commons"; & to Taylor Graham for “Increasing Writing Fluency Through Quick Write Intervention Strategy."

Cheers to our 2025 ENG+CW Division Award Winners Caeleb Smith, Jess Benninger, Justin Kopp, Athena Vinson, and Melissa West!! Read on!! bit.ly/LVCAwards_2025 #ENGCW #GOLVC #lvc_2xmjr

Thurs. Then & Now! As time races onward, LVC ENG+CW juniors and seniors step back to share an update & 2 fun self-pics that juxtapose life "then & now.” Today's post features dual degree BA in English, BS in Early Childhood Education, with LVC Honors, Taylor Graham. Read on! bit.ly/TTN_Taylor

Congrats to the 2025 Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society inductees Marina Biltcliff, Aiden Deppen, Lilly Gleeson, Izzy Herrick, Abi Lavery, Kohai Pavan, Katie Price, Tavi Stallings, Chris Timasonravichkit, & Syenna Young! We're so grateful for our #ENGCW community :) #GOLVC

Congrats to the 2025 inductees in Phi Alpha Epsilon, LVC's honor society! Established in 1935, Phi Alpha Epsilon recognizes students who demonstrate academic excellence & a strong commitment to serving others. Many students in the Dept. of Humanities were honored as part of this induction :). #GOLVC

Check out this really cool video+story on ENG+CW’s Process & Production Studio (fiber arts, book arts, faculty-student collaboration, wellness, the history of English & printing, & more!) by LVC's LA VIE https://bit.ly/PP_LaVie ! #GOLVC #ENGCW #LVC_2xMjr #ENGCW_Applied_Learning #suite207_208

** 4/10/25 7p** Mark your calendars & JOIN US !! on site (LVC Bishop Library Atrium) or by Zoom for a LIVE READING by internationally-acclaimed author, activist, choreopoet (*poems made to be performed*) Monica Prince! Zoom registration link bit.ly/MPrince // #GOLVC #ENGCW_Applied_Learning #LVC_WAL

Pics from the ENG+CW Book Arts Studio! Dr. Wendt @hmwendt.bsky.social & Dr. Machado collaborated w/ students on broadside postcards for LVC's visiting writers' series, Writing: A Life (clickable link in bio)--which hosts amazing  choreopoet (poetry for performance) Monica Prince this TH 4/10/25!

I'm so excited for this: join @lvcengcw.bsky.social in welcoming Monica Prince (@poeticmoni.bsky.social) to Lebanon Valley College's visiting writers series, Writing: A Life, on 4/10 at 7 pm EDT! In-person at Bishop Library or on Zoom: zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Congrats to Hannah Benson ‘24-- 2x major in ENG & PolySci, minor in Common Law, & now MLIS grad student at U of Buffalo--who earned a position in Access Services at Hamilton College! “I am so excited for this opportunity to grow as a librarian, a leader, & a member of the academic community!” #GOLVC

Students in Dr. Sakellarides' ENG 392 Food & Lit course ... making the most of the beautiful day taking class outside! ☀️ Here, engaging w/ Jack London's story "A Piece of Steak," & themes such as food access, family, poverty, & privilege. #GOLVC #ENGCW #FoodAndLit #OutdoorClassroom #JackLondon"

Athena Vinson ‘25-ENG & JSTC major & intern at the Annville Free Library-is now Community Development Coordinator for @greenlvc! It’s basic! Clean air, clean water, healthy food, wellness, plants, trees, birds, bees, gardens, living sustainably..helping take care of each other & the world around us.

Jacquelyn McBride ‘24-ENG & CHEM w/ LVC Honors--is an Associate Scientist @ Eurofins. Gillian Wenhold ‘24-ENG & Social Justice w/ LVC Honors-is an Organizer @ Lehigh Valley Stands Up. Their essay was just published in HONORS ONLINE: Teaching, Learning, & Building Community Virtually in Honors Ed!!

((Internship update!)) Congrats to Brielle Krepps ‘26--double major in English & Creative Writing--who just earned a position as Journalist Intern for the amazing Trill Magazine!---> a non-profit that aims to enlighten, entertain, & empower the next generation of young people across the globe.

Holly M. Wendt, Dir. of English & Creative Writing at LVC @hmwendt.bsky.social , was interviewed in THE UNDER REVIEW, a literary journal committed to publishing literary fiction, poetry, & creative non-fiction with a sport slant, nod, backdrop, or undercurrent. Check it out! bit.ly/Wendt_UnderRe...

ENG+CW Where Are They Now? Tara Leo Auchey ‘99-- ENG major with an M.A. in Humanities, Composition & Rhetoric from Penn State (‘05-- is now an Academic and Professional Writing Coach, Freelance Writer and, Editor. Read on! https://bit.ly/TLAuchey #GOLVC #ENGCW #ENGCW_Careers

**2/6/25 7p** JOIN US !! on-site or Zoom for a LIVE READING by internationally-acclaimed author Aimee Nezhukumatathil! NYTimes best-seller, Barnes and Noble Book of the Year... More @ her and this extraordinary event bit.ly/AimeeNezhu #GOLVC #ENGCW_Applied_Learning #LVC_WAL #eco #poetry #environment

Check out this LVC feature on ENG major Claire Fitzgibbons '20. Following graduation, Claire @clairefitz7 earned acceptance to an Ivy League law school and now works in CA for a major law firm, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP bit.ly/ClaireFitz #ENGCW #GOLVC #ENGCW_Careers

Congratulations to Aleah Hoffman '24--double major in English & Sociology--who recently earned a very competitive Writer In Residence position at Sundress Academy For the Arts!

Cheers! to Isaac Fox @isaac_k_fox ‘24 -double major in English & Creative Writing w/ Specialization in LVC Honors, co-founder of Shelf Fungus Press, & wonderfully prolific writer-whose recent work was just nominated for Best Small Fiction by Atlas & Alice Magazine! #ENGCW #GOLVC

Avril Heals = a community arts space centered on gender, race harm, & trauma. their zine calls for any type of writing, photography, digital art, & scans of physical art. check it out! avrilheals.org/zine #ENGCW #LVC_Art #LVC_JSTC #ENGCW_Applied_Learning #suite207_208 #Green_LVC #bishoplibrary

Congrats to Taylor Graham ‘25--dual degree in ENG (BA) & Early Childhood Education (BS) w/ Specialization in LVC Honors--who just passed her instructional add on testing, which expands her teaching certification to grades 5-6! Go Taylor! #GOLVC #ENGCW_Careers #LVC_2xMjr

All #ENGCW alumni advance across individual paths & change the world :). Our ENG-2ndary Ed grads are especially committed in so many ways. Today we highlight Angie Magazino ‘07, Chief of Program Development & Training at @HOBY Youth Leadership ! Read on! bit.ly/Angie_Magazino#ENGCW