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ETWL Professor and Colleagues Publish Redesigned Courses for Indigenous Cultures and Communities in Journal on Effective Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

March 10, 2024
| News

UNC Pembroke faculty showcased how they redesigned their classes to support the university’s Indigenous Cultures & Communities (ICC) graduation requi

Hispanic Heritage Fall Festival Shares Cultures with Campus

October 27, 2023
| English, Theatre, and World Languages

UNC Pembroke hosted the Hispanic Heritage Fall Festival on September 28, 2023.  Dr. Ana Cecilia Lara, Professor and Director of World Languages, opened the festival and participants were greeted by representatives from Sigma Delta Pi, Olé, and Acto Latino. 

Kayla Wingfield

ETWL Student Kayla Wingfield Discusses Her REACH Project

October 27, 2023
| English, Theatre, and World Languages

Kayla Wingfield is one of three English, Theatre, and World Languages students who is a fellow in the 2023-2024 cohort of REACH. Established in 2019, thanks to a $950,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, REACH—“Research. Engagement. Action. Community.

Sigma Tau Delta Inductees

Sigma Tau Delta Welcomes New Members

October 11, 2023
| English, Theatre, and World Languages

Sigma Tau Delta, the English honor society, inducted seven new members on Wednesday, September 27, during the English Majors Meeting held in the Dial Humanities Building.

World Language Students Study Abroad in Spain

May 19, 2023
| English, Theatre, and World Languages

     This spring, the World Languages Program hosted its first study abroad opportunity since 2019. During Spring Break, Professor Milagros Lopez-Fred and Dr. Natalie Love hosted a group of 11 students in Spain.

UNCP Faculty Member Selected for Summer Institute to Support Student Success in Reading & Writing

April 24, 2023
| English, Theatre, and World Languages

PEMBROKE—Scott Hicks, PhD, director of the Teaching & Learning Center and professor of English, has been selected to attend the 2023 Modern Language Association Institute on Reading and Writing Pedagogy in June.

Students perform at Spanish Talent Show

Students Perform in Spanish Talent Show

April 24, 2023
| English, Theatre, and World Languages

     The World Languages Program hosted a Talent Show on Thursday, March 23 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in Moore Auditorium. The event was open to all, and it included the opportunity for online students to participate via video submission.

Poster

Dr. Berntsen Presents at Faculty Research Colloquium

April 21, 2023
| English, Theatre, and World Languages

Last month, Dr. Michael Berntsen presented his research on moral injury as part UNCP's Faculty Research Colloquium.

First-Year Composition Retreat Offers Faculty New Tools for Teaching

April 20, 2023
| English, Theatre, and World Languages

     The First-Year Composition Program at UNC Pembroke hosted a retreat on March 24, 2023. The event featured presentations, collaborative sessions, and breakfast and lunch for English faculty members.

Inductees pose with Dr. Laura Hakala.

English Majors Connect with Faculty

March 15, 2023
| English, Theatre, and World Languages

On Oct. 26, 2022 and Feb. 15, 2023, the Department of English, Theatre, and World Languages (ETWL) hosted events for English majors.