English & Literature Advisement

An advising blog for English and English Education students at Utah Valley University. To schedule an appointment with Dawn or Samuel, call 801.863.8577.

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Check out these two Spring 2017 course options! Writing Studies students, ENGL 401R fulfills one of your required Language & Cultural Rhetorics courses. ENGL 373R works an as upper-division English Elective for all English majors.

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Grader with writing skills needed

Need a job? INFO 405G, Global Ethical & Professional Perspectives, needs a grader with good writing and grammar skills. Check out the following link: https://www.uvu.jobs/postings/24267 for more information.

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Do you love Zeppelin? Who doesn't?! The proceeds of this show go towards the Donner-Galbraith scholarship. Learn more about the scholarship at http://www.uvu.edu/english/student-resources/index.html

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Are you graduating this semester? Are you sure about that? Apply by the end of the day tomorrow October 7! See your advisor if you have questions or are panicking.

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Still looking for an English course to round out your schedule? Check out these two great fall options.

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The College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Woodbury School of Business invite you to attend a special information session on Tuesday November 17th. Lunch will be provided to all attending. Students studying liberal arts topics (such as philosophy, English, languages and culture, history, communication, etc.) often receive questions such as – ‘what can you do with THAT degree?’ or ‘how will you use THAT in a career?’ or ‘why aren’t you studying something that will help you get a REAL job?’.

The truth is that businesses are actively seeking individuals who possess the skills naturally emphasized in the liberal arts. Skills such as critical thinking, creativity, written and verbal communication – and other so called ‘soft skills’ – are highly valued and necessary to a successful business. Liberal arts students have those skills, but often either aren’t aware of the value – or don’t know how to showcase those skills properly. They sometimes don’t seek business positions because of a perceived lack of experience or practical business skills. That’s a big mistake, and an opportunity lost.

Local business leaders will join us on the 17th to discuss the value of the liberal arts in a business environment, and offer information on how to successfully emphasize those ‘soft’ skills when exploring potential employment. This is a critical event for all students who are preparing to enter the job market. Experts will share insight into the importance of self-branding, marketing your liberal arts skill set, networking and thinking outside the box. You will also hear from UVU alumni who have successfully integrated into business careers. There is not only value in the skills you have – those skills are highly sought after in today’s work environment. Come and explore how to use those skills to set you on a path of career success! Lunch will be provide – and you are welcome to stay for all or part of the workshop.

11:00 AM Opening Keynote The Value of Liberal Arts in a Business Environment 11:30 AM Panel Discussion Using Your Liberal Arts Skills for Business Success 12:00 PM Lunch Using Linked-In and Other Networking Tools to Boost Your Career 12:30 PM Panel Discussion The Value of Networking and How to do it Well 1:00 PM Closing Keynote Branding Yourself 1:30 PM Networking Local Business Leaders - Qualtrics, FishBowl, Disruptive Advertising

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Hear from local business leaders how liberal arts degress (i.e., English) can land you a job.

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CHSS Internship Coordinator Open House on 11.12.15. See the image above for more information.

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Some Exciting Spring Internships!

More information along with more internship opportunities can be found at Wolverine Career Link (www.uvu.edu/careerlink).

Eli Kirk (http://ekragency.com/)

Writing Internship (paid) -Write for print and digital projects -Work alongside designers -Content architecting -Editing and proofreading

Isportsweb.com

Sports Writer (unpaid) As a sports writer with isportsweb.com you will be assigned to cover a sports beat for a team that you have equal parts passion, knowledge, and the ability to write with confidence about. As that team’s sports writer, students will be expected to generate two articles per week about the team(s) they are covering. These articles range from opinion and analysis articles to true game previews and recaps. We give our writers freedom to pick topics they find relevant to their particular team, but also guide them along the way to make sure they are on the right path.

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Speak Spanish? Need an internship?

International Relations Intern, Consulate General of Spain, Los Angeles, CA

$12,000 Scholarship

This internship comes with an all-inclusive scholarship that covers all housing, travel, living expenses, and tuition costs ($12,000). In addition, you will be eligible to register for credit for the internship.

Your housing is already set up for in Los Angeles, right across the street from the consulate. As an intern you will assist the Consulate General and staff in processing visas and passports, initiating correspondence in Spanish and English, organizing and assisting with special projects, and working with immigration laws and applications.

To apply you will need a cover letter, resume, and academic transcript in both Spanish and English. Submit your applications to Candice Pierucci, [email protected] by the extended deadline: FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2015.

For assistance with the application process or any questions you might have, email Candice Pierucci.

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Need a fall internship?

You’re subscribed to the ‘Hot Internships’ email through the Internship Services department, right? If not, head over to www.uvu.edu/internships to sign up and to search their database of available internships. Here are a few which stood out this week:

Deseret News - Get some writing and editing experience

Made From Pinterest - Social Media/PR intern needed.

UVU Policy Office - Someone who can edit, proofread, and research is needed!

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Need an internship?

Here are just a few from the ‘Hot Internships’ email which stood out to us:

American Journalism Center: https://www.myinterfase.com/uvu/Job/Detail/UGV2T3d0cE1BTThPaVJuRW5UdlZpZjlaUjZGc2lHYWY3NVB4Y21OQWdQST01

QGA Public Affairs: https://www.myinterfase.com/uvu/Job/Detail/S1RlZ2liZGFBNVpkaW5PZFFuNDFZZjlaUjZGc2lHYWY3NVB4Y21OQWdQST01

Utah Museum of Contemporary Art: https://www.myinterfase.com/uvu/Job/Detail/RmwwNXZIaDNSc0NRREZZVXJ2czlTZjlaUjZGc2lHYWY3NVB4Y21OQWdQST01

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Summer 2015 begins next Monday.  Will we see you on campus?  Check out UVLink for a complete list of available courses.

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Are you a Writing Studies student?  Need an internship?  Can you edit?  If the answer is ‘yes’ then this may be the perfect opportunity for you.  See image for details.

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Learn more about the ILP program on Thursday, March 19 in SC 213B.  Yes, there will be food.

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Free GMAT/GRE Practice Test!

Saturday, March 14, 2015

GMAT: 9PM-1PM, Woodbury Building 125

GRE: 10PM-2PM, Woodbury Building 130

Click here to register for Utah Valley University Practice Tests

Contact Angela with Olympus Test Prep should you have questions.

Angela Ahn [phone] [email protected] www.olympustestprep.com