The Department is planning a number of events to celebrate the anniversary year, including a kick-off party, several guest speakers, and a conference in June 2011. If you are interested in attending any of these events, please check back for information on dates, times, and places.
This page will be updated as visiting speakers and events are confirmed. Click on each event for more information.
Exact times and places TBA; online registration may be available. If you are a Facebook member, you can RSVP for the events on the 50th Anniversary Facebook page. Alternately, send us an email at english50@uwaterloo.ca to let us know that you are coming!
Conference on Literature, Rhetoric, and Values - Friday, June 3 - Sunday, June 5 2011
Digital Media Evening - Thursday, April 7th, 2011
Creative Writers Evening - Thursday, February 17th
Visiting Speaker David B. Morrell - Thursday, January 27th
Visiting Speaker Nick Rombes - Tuesday, November 16th
Visiting Speaker Mary Louise Pratt - Tuesday, October 12th
Five Things You Need to Know About Dr. Mary Louise Pratt
Visiting Speaker Elaine Showalter - Wednesday, October 6th
Five Things You Need to Know About Dr. Elaine Showalter
Official Kick off of the Department's 50th Anniversary Celebrations - Friday, September 17th
Visiting Speaker Dr. Terry Eagleton on "The Nature of Evil" - Thursday, May 13th
Five Things You Need to Know About Dr. Terry Eagleton
Department Of English Language and Literature
University of Waterloo
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Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1
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