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Edward Hirsch Speaks about Connecting to Others through Poetry
Edward Hirsch, renowned poet, teacher and scholar visited campus as part of the Valente and Blihar Families Poetry Series on Tuesday, April 4. In his talk titled, “Reading Poetry, Poetry Reading,” Hirsch shared his thoughts on the bonds poetry creates between people and inspired the audience with his personal anecdotes and poetry.
“Rev. Robert McCarty, S.J. a ‘Life in Books and Letters’”
On Thursday, March 30, the English department and The Theresa and Edward O’Toole Library officially opened an exhibit titled “Dr. Robert McCarty, S.J. a ‘Life in Books and Letters’” honoring Fr. McCarty’s four-plus decades of teaching and spiritual counseling at Saint Peter’s. Curated by Librarian and Reference & Exhibits Coordinator Ilona MacNamara, the display highlights […]
Early Exposure to Literary Adaptation: Disney, Dr. Seuss and Beyond
On Thursday, March 23, the English department hosted its annual conference, which this year considered “Adaptations and Influences: Literature’s Relationship with Other Disciplines.” Dr. Scott Stoddart, Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, discussed two novels adapted to film in “History Repeats Itself: The Femmes Fatales of Laura and Gone Girl”; Dr. Rachel Wifall […]
Judy Casey Wilson Performs in Romeo and Juliet
Judy Casey Wilson, adjunct in the English department, is playing Lady Capulet in Romeo and Juliet at the Union County Performing Arts Center Hamilton Stage. Tickets are $15 or $10 for students and seniors; call (732) 499-8226 for the discount. Use code PAC17 for 30% off. Click here for showtimes and more information.
Celebrate Black History Month: African American Literature and Music
Throughout the month of February, The Theresa and Edward O’Toole Library is highlighting a collection of books donated by Rev. Peter O’Brien, S.J., who taught in the English department. The major focus is on African American literature and music. For additional information please contact Ilona MacNamara.
Michael Walonen of the English Department Presents a Paper
On October 12, Dr. Michael Walonen, a professor in the English department, presented a paper on commodity fetishism, social class and ethnic identity in the work of Latina authors Helena Maria Viramontes and Sandra Cisneros at the annual Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.
Students Enjoy Richard III
Last week, James Armstrong, English department adjunct professor, took a group of students to see Richard III at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. Pictured here and in the featured photo are Randy Veloz-Vicioso ’19, Edwin Martinez, Jesus Zapata ’20, Justine Curtis ’19, Odalys Castro ’20, Daria Serpe ’20, Britany Maragh ’19, Ariane Dela Pena […]
Invited Scholar, Dr. Luhr, attends Le Giornate del Cinema Muto
William Luhr, Ph.D., professor of English was an Invited Scholar at Le Giornate del Cinema Muto in Pordenone, Italy. It is a festival of silent cinema and Dr. Luhr is pictured in front of a poster of one of the featured films The Thief of Bagdad starring Douglas Fairbanks.
The English Department and Center for Leadership, Engagement and Wellness Invite You to a Shakespeare Outing
The English Department and Center for Leadership, Engagement and Wellness are sponsoring two outings to The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey at Drew University, to see Shakespeare’s diabolical play Richard III on the evenings of Wednesday, October 12 and Friday, October 28. All members of the university community are welcome; student tickets are $20. If […]
The English Department’s Fantasy Conference Sparks Wonder
The English department’s Fantasy Conference was a huge hit. Students and faculty enjoyed fascinating presentations on various topics including “Arresting Strangeness: Tolkien and the Birth of Modern Fantasy” and “Is Reality Real?: Realismo Magico, Science and Fiction in Hispanic America.” The English department would like to thank the presenters, Constance Wagner, Vincent Rone, Fr. Mark DeStephano, […]
