Going back to college after 20 years as a non-traditional student I was nervous. My very first class was fabulous! I took courses in literature, creative writing, and got my bachelor’s degree in Professional Writing. The faculty truly put students first. After graduation, I got a job as Marketing and Communications Coordinator, and it draws on all the skills I learned in English. I love the English department and ISU!
Elisabeth Curtis | BA English, Professional Writing | Class of ‘22
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Events
English Club is back! Join us Mondays at 3:30 p.m. in LA 244 (our Reading Room) for the Spring semester to hang out with English faculty, chat about favorite reads, explore writing old and new, play some lit-themed games, and talk about where English can take you—no prep or reading required. All are welcome! If you can't make it in person, contact Jessica Winston for a zoom link. (jessicawinston@isu.edu)
The Summer AND Fall 2026 schedules of classes are now available online. These can be found under the Class Schedule under Quick Links on any ISU page! You can find full course descriptions of our Fall course offerings under the About tab on any page within our department website. We have a lot of fun classes coming up so check it out!
Wednesday, April 8th, 11:30 am -1:30 pm in LA 244 will be our department Major Major Appreciation Event.
Thursday, April 9th, 5-6 pm at Hares and Hatters Bookshop (200 S. Main St. Suite G) alumna Faye Srala, who has published a poetry chapbook, will be reading from her recent publication, Let a Marble Speak from Beyond the Grave, which began as part of her ENGL 4494 capstone project. If you are available, we hope you can come out and support her. Copies will be available for sale at the event.
Tuesday, April 28th 5-6 pm in the REND Suites Creative Writing Showcase Reading and Open Mic hosted by ISU Creative Writing students who will share brief excerpts from their creative capstone projects. Attendees are invited to share up to 5 minutes of their own creative works as well. Refreshments will be served.
Friday, May 8th 1-2 pm in LA 244. Department Graduation Party. Come and celebrate our department graduating students.