2023 High School Writing Day is March 31

by | Feb 14, 2023 | Uncategorized

The High School Writing Day at Penn State returns to its origins as an in-person event with new friends and the pleasing sound of pencils busily scratching across the page. This year we feature poet-essayist, Erin Murphy! We are also offering a communal meditative...

Dates Announced for 2019 HS Writing Day

by | Sep 11, 2018 | Uncategorized

Save the date for 2019! Readings, workshops, seminars, college-level discussions, a featured writer and swag! Students will generate new work, discuss literature, work with publishing authors, and meet like-minded young writers. Though open to any student who enjoys...

New for Fall 2018: ENGL15.012, Enhanced

by | May 15, 2018 | Uncategorized

Ray Rosas will teach a section of ENGL 15, Enhanced for Fall 2018.  To enroll through LionPath, look for ENGL 15, Section 12 (16451).  You can also contact Lynn Setzler (las36@psu.edu) to enroll. ENGL 15, Enhanced allows you to earn credits towards graduation and...

New for 2018: High School Writing Day at Penn State

by | Mar 2, 2018 | Uncategorized

The Penn State English Department, the Program in Writing and Rhetoric and the Creative Writing Program announce the new High School Writing Day at Penn State, which includes as one of its features several writing contests open to those registered for the day.   This...
English Department Annual Book Fair (3/30)

English Department Annual Book Fair (3/30)

by | Mar 28, 2017 | Events

The English Department’s annual book fair will be held in the Grucci Room this coming Thursday (3/30) from noon to 4pm. Please stop by and browse a diverse range of course-texts. Also, there will be snacks and the possibility of free stuff!