Villanova English's new BIPOC Writing Hangouts: What You Need to Know

On Tuesday, September 1, Villanova English faculty members Tsering Wangmo, Yumi Lee, and Adrienne Perry will be starting up their new BIPOC writing hangouts for Fall 2020. Students, alumni, and faculty who identify as people of color are invited to come and write, share, and connect in an informal setting. 

You don't have to be a writer to show up. Creative prompts will be provided to get folks writing. All you need to bring is paper and a pen, or whatever you like to write with. For folks who like to share their words, there will be time for that too.

When: Every other Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. EST. Fall 20202 dates are 9/1, 9/15, 9/29, 10/13, 10/27, 11/10 - with a reading on Nov. 17th.

Where: On Zoom. Please send an email to adrienne.perry@villanova.edu for the link.

 

Why: Villanova English's faculty of color were eager for a supportive place to gather, share, write, and connect, and we figured others might be too. 

Democratic Candidate Looking for Villanova Students to Serve as Interns for State Senate Campaign

Democratic candidate John Kane is hoping to recruit politically engaged Villanova students to work as interns for his campaign for the Pennsylvania State Senate.

Candidates will have the opportunity to learn about the day-to-day operations of an electoral campaign. Staffers are looking for "candidates who are highly motivated and passionate about politics and current affairs."

Interns will have the opportunity to:

• Speak with voters, and learn how a campaign turns out voters
• Recruit volunteers and connect with other local politically engaged individuals
• Gain insight into Democratic field operations as well as campaign strategy
• Learn from a variety of speakers, staffers, and other individuals connected to the campaign about topics related to campaigns, US and Pennsylvania politics, and social issues
• Make a difference!

Interns will be expected to work 10-15 hours a week. Interns are encouraged to apply for course credit. If you're interested, email nancy@kane4senate.com, with a resume and a few lines about why you're applying.

Dr. Adrienne Perry To Read Her Work at Zoom Event

Come and hear Dr. Adrienne Perry read her work on Tuesday, August 18 at event on Zoom organized by Belladonna* Collaborative. The evening will also feature several other contributors to Matters of Feminist Practice: Frances Richard, Rachel Levitsky, Serena Chopra, and Yanara Friedland.

The reading begins at 7 p.m. EST. Belladonna* promotes the work of women and feminist writers who are adventurous, experimental, politically involved, multi-form, multicultural, multi-gendered, impossible to define, unpredictable, and dangerous with language." This event is free and open to the public.

Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/matters-of-feminist-practice-reading-2-tickets-116502858185

Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2619763564956231/