In the spirit of Halloween, the English department held its fourth annual Ghost of JU Write-a-Thon in the Council courtyard. The event is an opportunity for students to tap into their creative writing skills and collectively create a story about …
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Harvard scholar and poet set to discuss Hero in Ancient Greek Epics as Visiting Writer
Visiting Writer Kevin McGrath, poet-in-residence at Lowell House and Associate of the Department of South Asian Studies at Harvard University, will discuss the Hero in Ancient Greek Epics from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 21 at Terry Concert Hall.
“Essentially what we …
Read More »A new age of Aquarian as national notice rolls in
National judges are picking up on that, too.
In one recent honor, the literary and arts magazine for Jacksonville University was one of …
Read More »Best-selling author Steve Berry brings his passion for history to campus Feb. 6
Worldwide bestselling author Steve Berry, a preservation advocate whose historical thrillers have been translated into 40 languages with more than 22 million copies in 51 countries, will speak Tuesday, Feb. 6, at Jacksonville University in a free event as part …
Read More »It’s a spooked-out English Department “Write-a-Thon” Wednesday in the Council building courtyard
“The Ghost of JU” is the topic of the English Department’s first “Write-a-Thon,” a frighteningly long student fundraiser starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, in the Council building’s outdoor courtyard and not stopping until well after dark at 9 …
Read More »It’s button mashing, not blurting, as Dr. Brannon prepares for Jeopardy! appearance
Like many of those who watch the popular game show Jeopardy!, Dr. Julie Brannon has a tendency to blurt out the response. Now, however, since she is actually going to be on the show work on timing and button mashing …
Read More »Business/English standout Ellis Harr named citizen member of Times-Union editorial board
International Business/English double major Ellis Harr, a Presidential Student Ambassador who also heads Sigma Chi fraternity on campus, will bring his voice to The Florida Times-Union Editorial Board this semester as a citizen member, the newspaper announced.
The five members …
Read More »An offer he couldn’t refuse: JU theater alum nabs key role in AMC’s “Making of the Mob”
It’s a big break and a triumphant comeback all at once for JU alumnus Erik DeCicco.
Big break: the 2005 Theatre/English double major has a juicy role in the eight-part AMC docu-drama The Making of the Mob: New …
Read More »“The Walking Dread” panel discussion Feb. 24 examines plagues, zombie fears, science and culture
The fifth annual interdisciplinary panel discussion presented by Jacksonville University’s College of Arts and Sciences, titled “The Walking Dread: Society, Plague, and Zombies,” promises a provocative blend of discussion on scientific and medical discoveries, societal fears, literature and even …
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