wellesley college ENGLISH department
Since the founding of Wellesley College, the English Department has been one of the largest and most popular on campus. Its commitment to literary scholarship and creative writing has endured for over a century. Throughout this site, we have included photographs of students and of the English Department faculty from Wellesley's early years to help celebrate the College's 125th anniversary.

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It's finally spring! Come celebrate with your friends in the English Department! And help us bid a fond farewell to Visiting Professor of Creative Writing Alicia Erian as she heads off to conquer bigger and better territories. The celebration will be held on Thursday, May 8th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the English Department Common Room (FND 106) and Founders Terrace.

Assistant Professor Dan Chiasson, a poet and literary critic, has been awarded a 2008 Guggenheim Fellow for poetry. Congratulations, Dan! Click here to learn more about Professor Chiasson's work and this prestigious award.

Bollingen Prize-winner and Wellesley Professor Frank Bidart reads from his new book of poems, Watching the Spring Festival, on Thursday, April 17th, at 4:30 p.m. at the Collins Cinema. The event is part of the Davis Museum and Cultural Center Literary Series, co-sponsored by the English Department. Reception and book signing to follow.

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