Department of English

Congratulations to Professor William Decker whose recently published scholarly monograph, "Geographies of Flight: Phillis Wheatley to Octavia Butler," was featured in this OSU university-wide press release! The monograph, Dr. Decker's fourth, was published by Northwestern University Press. ----... Oklahoma State University Oklahoma State University College of Arts and Sciences OKState Center for Africana Studies Northwestern University Press See more

Congratulations to all the winners of the OSU Department of English 2021 student scholarships/awards. See a list of the winners here: https://docs.google.com//14-5gNm0ArcpBIVIn0kuab_WO4g/edit Oklahoma State University College of Arts and Sciences

Brandon Hobson, an OSU English Department alum, interviewed by All Things Considered, NPR's most listened-to, nationally broadcast news program. Listen to Hobson talk with ATC's co-host Ailsa Chang about his new novel The Removed: https://www.npr.org//author-brandon-hobson-on-his-new-nove. Oklahoma State University College of Arts and Sciences Oklahoma State University Alumni Association Oklahoma State University

In recognition of Black History Month, the OSU English Department's Ad Hoc Committee on Anti-Black Racism invites the OSU community to "They Ask Me to Remember: A reading and open discussion about anti-Black racism." Friday, February 5 3:00 - 4:00 PM Zoom link: available upon request... Please prepare for the discussion by reading and reflecting on the following short texts (about 5-minute reads): Lucille Clifton, Why people be mad at me sometimes Langston Hughes, "Theme for English B" ~~Links to readings below~~ When reflecting, you may consider how recent events or the current social climate help us consider the experiences/sentiments shared in the poems. What does the student perspective in Hughes’s poem bring to light about our cultural practices? What does Clifton’s poem suggest about the biases of collective vs personal memory (particularly in light of this forum taking place during "Black History Month")? ~~Links to Readings~~ https://books.google.com/books https://www.poetryfoundation.org/.../theme-for-english-b

Let’s talk about mental health. Managing daily life and the uncertainty of the #covid19 pandemic can cause higher levels of stress, anxiety and fear. Today we'r...e kicking off the Let’s Talk About It initiative which highlights an action plan for improving mental health programs on the OSU campus and offers ways to talk about mental health struggles, get help and heal. It’s OK to struggle with mental health we’ve all been there and the Cowboy family has resources to help. okla.st/LetsTalkAboutIt