The interview consists explains how the UMKC English department partnered with the Kansas City Public Library to create a unique and engaging experience for the visitors coming to view the rare copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio. Professor Joan Dean explains how the new “Shakespeare and The First Folio” class prepared them for the knowledge and…
Professor Boisseau’s Poetry to Appear in 2016’s Best American Poetry
The English department is excited to announce that Michelle Boisseau’s poetry has been selected for Best American Poetry 2016, available now on Amazon. More of her work can be found on the Poetry Foundation’s website.
Whitney Terrell to be Featured on KCUR this Sunday
KCUR (89.3 FM) will be reading a clip of Whitney Terrell reading from his new novel, The Good Lieutenant, at 7:35 and 9:35 a.m. this Sunday. Update: Listen to the reading here.
Jennifer Phegley Recent Presentation
Jennifer Phegley presented a paper based on an essay co-written with John Barton, Kristin Huston, and Jarrod Roark entitled “Teaching Transatlantic Sensations” at the Modern Language Association Conference in Vancouver, Canada on January 9, 2015.
Robert Farnsworth’s Biography of Leon M. Jordan Retitled and Revised
Dr. Robert Farnsworth recently retitled and revised his biography of Leon M. Jordan. New title: “Police Chief, No, Chief Politician, Yes; The Life of Leon Mercer Jordan and the Shaping Memories of His Father and Grandfather.” The work can now be viewed online at: http://library.umkc.edu/spec-col-collections/jordan/farnsworth-manuscript The Kansas City Council has voted 12-0 to name the campus on which…
Katie Kline Published in English Journal
Katie Kline’s co-written article “From ELA Teacher to Literacy Expert: Reimagining Our Roles” was recently published in English Journal, Nov. 2014, v.104, no 2.
Prof. Michael Pritchett Published in Your Impossible Voice
Professor Michael Pritchett’s story “Adventures with blahblah” appeared in the online literary journal Your Impossible Voice, Number Six/Winter 2014.
Recent Publication Edited by Dr. Dean
Beyond Realism: Experimental and Unconventional Irish Drama Since the Revival, edited by Dr. Joan Dean, was published December 9, 2014 by Brill Press. You can find additional information here: http://www.brill.com/products/book/beyond-realism.streaming movie Your Name.
Event: Dr. Norma Cantu Colloquium Presentation
Dr. Norma Cantu will be making the next colloquium presentation. Her presentation is titled “Gathering Traditions: A Survey of Latina Traditional Arts in the KC Metro Area.” UMKC faculty and students are invited to attend. Her talk will be 4:00-5:00 PM on Thursday, November 20th, in 105A Cockefair Hall.
Event: Join Dr. Joan Dean As She Discusses Her New Book
Please join Dr. Joan Fitzpatrick Dean as she discusses her new book All Dressed Up: Modern Irish Historical Pageantry at the Plaza Branch of the Kansas City Public Library on November 20th at 6:30pm. Catered reception to follow. You can find additional information on the Kansas City Public Library’s website and below. Please RSVP here.