Our News

Student Holding Dress

Sewing for a Cause

April 16, 2018
| News

Professor Stephanie Peters has students in Costume Technology (THE 2360) hard at work sewing dresses for “Dress a Girl Around the World.” This international organization is designed to provide young girls with one new dress that will not only make them feel good, but that will “[present]

Students at Conference

Spanish Undergraduates Present at National Conference

March 29, 2018
| English, Theatre, and World Languages

While presenting at an academic conference is old hat for professors, it’s nerve-wracking the first time around. But as two Spanish undergraduate students learned, it’s also a deeply rewarding experience.

ETFL Gets Rejected

March 28, 2018
| English, Theatre, and World Languages

Although hearing professors share their struggles in publishing might sound depressing, the Student Engagement Committee’s sponsorship of a rejected works reading, served instead to reinforce students’ belief in themselves and their work, reminding them they’re not alone and inspiring them to per

University Theatre’s Raisin in the Sun Inspires Conversation

March 21, 2018
| English, Theatre, and World Languages

Directed by professor Holden Hansen and on stage from Feb. 21 to 24 at Givens Performing Arts Center, University Theatre’s production of Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun prompted conversation about contemporary issues of racism, pride, and perseverance.

Nikki Agee

Meet New Faculty Member...Nikki Agee

February 23, 2018
| English, Theatre, and World Languages

Professor Nikki Agee came to—and remains passionate about—the study of rhetoric and writing studies because of an awakening.

Students working on Activity

English Faculty in China!

February 23, 2018
| English, Theatre, and World Languages

As students were preparing for their final exams and anxiously awaiting a much-deserved Winter Break, Dr. Virginia Garnett was traveling to Harbin, China to teach an accelerated section of English 0104.

Infectious Lock In Sign

Sigma Tau Delta Gets Spooky

February 23, 2018
| English, Theatre, and World Languages

On October 30th, Sigma Tau Delta, the English Honor Society, hosted a spooky double-header. The evening began with the first book club of the year, during which students discussed H.P.

students reading

Finding Our Dreams

February 23, 2018
| English, Theatre, and World Languages

In May of 2017, 68 second graders from R.B. Dean Elementary School in Maxton received a special gift: a poetry book, Our Dreams, composed of their own original work. The book came into being from the service-learning projects of several UNC-Pembroke classes.

Tutors at the Conference

Writing Center Tutors Attend State-Wide Conference

February 23, 2018
| English, Theatre, and World Languages

The NC Tutor Day was on September 30th.  UNC-P University Writing Center peer tutors Jordan Williams, Erin Duprey, Amber Hester, Andrew Strickland, and Yuri Moore attended, along with UWC Director Brandy Brown. 

collage of readers

Valentine's Day, ETFL style

February 15, 2018
| English, Theatre, and World Languages

Valentine's Day conjures up images of candy, roses, and teddy bears. Or, if you're an ETFL member, poetry, flash fiction, love, and burning hate.