- Newsworthy: Auburn Hosts Southeastern Conference on Linguistics
- Women's Studies Student Paper Forum - April 27
- College of Liberal Arts Spring Reception - April 27
- EGO Spring Reception - May 1
- English Department Golfers to Vie for the Tweed Jacket - May 2
- End of Semester English Center Hours
- English Department Positions Announced
- Job Announcement - Juliana Gray
- Conference Participation Announcement - Robin Bates, Sarah Godwin, Amanda Wood
- Books for Africa Drive
Newsworthy: Auburn Hosts Southeastern Conference on Linguistics
The 73rd Southeastern Conference on Linguistics (SECOL) will meet in the Auburn University Hotel and Dixon Conference Center (across from the Library) from Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 at 5 pm. The conference will begin with a reception at 6 pm on Thursday.
As local arrangements chairs for SECOL LXXIII, Robin Sabino and Tom Nunnally offer Auburn personnel a special invitation to attend any and all of the SECOL sessions free of charge.
Of special interest to research and pedagogical interests in the English Department will be the three plenary (keynote) lectures—Languages of Jewish communities in the South, Swearing and National Identity, and Acquiring Competence in Communication—and several of the more than 60 25-minute papers throughout the day on Friday and Saturday.
To name just a few:
- The Emergence of Southern Identity and the Evolution of Southern American English How Code-Switching in Mandarin & English Contributes to a Situated Definition of Ethnicity & Race
- "…You Just Too Black": The Manifestation of Identity & Agency Through Language Genre Analysis: Moves, Intentionalities, & Interactions in Technical Trouble Ticket Discourse
- Gendered Speech: Talk Show Hosts & Their Guests
- The "‘Coming-out' Story" as a Performative Speech Act
- Jack-Drinkin', Chain-Smokin', Harley-Ridin', Retired Badge & Carry Permit Holdin', Mouth-Breathin', Knuckle-Draggin' Gun-Toter: An Exploration of Handgun Media & Masculine Identity
Department members and students presenting at SECOL include Lauren Boone, Mary Diamond, Daniel Hasty, Linda Holladay, Min Hu, Anna Oggs, Susan Piper, and Abby Whigham.
Sabino and Nunnally also developed an outreach component for area teachers all day Saturday, April 29, Professional Development for Area Educators: Research in ESL & other Language Issues. The $20 fee for the day includes a full buffet breakfast, starting at 8:30 am. Attending teachers will receive up to 6 CEU hours toward recertification through Auburn's East Alabama Regional In-service Center (EARIC).
Please tell your teacher friends and students about this important opportunity for continuing education toward recertification. To register, and especially to be included in the buffet count, teachers need to call (844-2976) or email Robin Sabino, Co-Executive Secretary of SECOL.
For Conference details and the schedule, visit the SECOL website. Each entry on the program is linked to an abstract of the presentation to help you pick and choose what will be of most value to you.
The SECOL homepage will give you information about the history and function of the organization, now nearing its 40th birthday.
April 27 - Women's Studies Student Paper Forum - 2 to 5 pm - Foy 203
You are invited to the 2006 Women's Studies Student Paper Forum that will feature the Best Papers in Women's/Gender Studies. The forum will be Thursday, April 27 from 2 to 5 pm in Foy 203.
The presenters are:
- Erin Aholt, Counselor Education graduate student, "Ethical Dilemma: Weight-Centered Psychotherapy Intervention With Special Consideration for African-American Females"
- Melissa Pojasek, English graduate student,"The Implications of Gendered Literacy and Education in Revolutionary America"
- Julia Ramsey, History graduate student, "The Business of War via Coffee and Doughnuts: Wartime and Contributions of Red Cross Volunteers"
- Carrie Reif, History graduate student, "Auburn Women from World War II to 1960"
- Shannon Reynolds, Psychology undergraduate student, "The Death of Histrionic Disorder"
Please come and support these outstanding Auburn student scholars. Light refreshments will be served.
April 27 - College of Liberal Arts Spring Reception - 5 to 7 pm - Jule Collins Smith Museum
The end of the 2005-2006 academic year is (almost) here, and the CLA wants to celebrate its successes, kick off the summer in style, and just hang out and have a good time together.
The annual CLA Spring Reception will Thursday, April 27 from 5 to 7 pm at the JCS Museum.
We will have great food and a nice selection of wines and beers, so just bring your summer spirit and a friend/spouse/partner if you like. Hope to see you this Thursday!
May 1 - EGO Spring Reception - 6:30 to 9:30 pm - Auburn Unitarian Church
The EGO Spring Reception is scheduled for Monday, May 1 (the day before dead day) at the Unitarian Church in Auburn from 6:30 until 9:30 pm.
Please join us for a relaxing night of celebration and fellowship! Music (by the Foxhole Satyrists), beverages, and delicious eats will be provided. As usual, our English faculty are the honored guests of this reception, and your attendance is very much appreciated.
If you have not already done so, please fill out your RSVP and place it in Natasha Jones's box (along with any donation) by Friday.
May 2 - English Department Golfers to Vie for the Tweed Jacket - 8 am - Indian Pines Golf Course
The 8th Annual Dead Day Golf Outing will be Tuesday, May 2, at Indian Pines Golf Course.
This best-ball, team-play tournament will begin around 8 am and end just after noon, and will be followed by lunch at Jon Bolton's house (648 Shawnee St). If you don't play golf, feel free to stop by for free food and the ceremonial donning of the tweed.
Contact Jon Bolton to register.
English Department Positions Announced
The Department is pleased to announce that Jim Ryan has agreed to serve a three-year term as Associate Head beginning in Fall 2006, and Margaret Kouidis has agreed to serve a three-year term as Assistant Department Head also beginning in Fall 2006.
Please join us in congratulating these two people who are willing to serve the Department in these important roles.
End of Semester English Center Hours
Please inform your students of the following dates:
Monday, May 1 (the last day of classes) is the last night the English Center will be open this semester.
Tuesday, May 2 and Wednesday, May 3, the English Center will be open 9 am to 4 pm.
Job Announcement - Juliana Gray
Juliana Gray has accepted a position as Assistant Professor of English at Alfred University in Alfred, New York. She will bid a fond farewell to Auburn and join the Alfred faculty in August.
Conference Participation Announcement - Robin Bates, Sarah Godwin, Amanda Wood
Robin Bates, Sarah Godwin, and Amanda Wood presented papers at the Shakespeare Association of America conference in Philadelphia April 13-15.
Robin Bates presented in the seminar "Winter Tales: Shakespeare and the North," Sarah Godwin presented in "The Scottish Play," and Amanda Wood presented in "Recontextualizing Shakespeare (and others) on Film."
Books for Africa Drive
The collection bin for Books for Africa has been moved from HC 8009 to the English Center in HC 3183. Another collection bin has been set up in The Plainsman office in Foy B-100.
Acceptable items for donation include textbooks with a copyright of 2000 or newer and literature regardless of copyright.
Magazines, journals, and Auburn specific texts are not acceptable. Collection will continue through the end of the semester.
To include an item in The English Channel, submit text items by Tuesday at 4 pm for publication Wednesday. Submit items by email to Will Brinkley or put the information in his mailbox. Please check your submission for accuracy and completion—all calendar items and meeting announcements must include the date, time, and location of the event.
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Last updated April 26, 2006