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Writing Center Director Hopes to Inspire Students

November 5, 2020

| English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages

Dr. Elise Dixon was inspired to come UNC Pembroke by the positive comments she heard from faculty about their relationships with students here; she notes that her purpose at UNCP is to serve students more than anything else.

Welcome, Dr. Natalie Love!

October 29, 2020

| English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages

A native of Raleigh, North Carolina, Dr. Natalie Love joins the ETFL department this year as Assistant Professor of Spanish. She holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree from UNC Charlotte and a doctorate in Spanish from UNC Chapel Hill.

COVID-19 Can’t Stop Students From Working Together and Being Heard

October 29, 2020

| English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages

“In a normal year,” said instructor Sara Oswald, “each student in the PRE 3450 Publication Design class produces an individual document demonstrating the skills they have learned during the semester.” Of course, the end of Spring 2020 was far from normal.

Do You Need a Good Read?

October 29, 2020

| English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages

EFTL faculty offer up some favorite and topical books to read (and re-read) every year. Our usual summer reading list was disrupted by the pandemic, but we are now providing a reading list to while away those long, socially distanced winter nights!

Sigma Tau Delta Engages Students, Despite Pandemic

October 28, 2020

| English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages

PEMBROKE, N.C. (27 October 2020) — Despite challenges to meeting in person, the University’s chapter of Sigma Tau Delta continues to engage students and cultivate creativity and camaraderie, welcoming both members and non-members to take part in its activities.

Dr. Scott Hicks Interviews Instructor Brigitte Knight About Teaching During the Pandemic

October 26, 2020

| English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages

On March 11, 2020, the UNC system ended in-person classes and transitioned all courses to fully remote instruction because of the COVID19 virus sweeping the globe.

UNCP Chapter of Sigma Delta Pi Celebrates National Society's 100TH Anniversary

February 17, 2020

| English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages

PEMBROKE, N.C.— The University’s chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the Hispanic National Honor Society, recognizes college students who attain excellence in the study of the Spanish language, literature, and cultures, and are committed to understanding the Hispanic world.

English Faculty, CCE, and Sigma Tau Delta Sponsor Little Free Library

January 8, 2020

| English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages

PEMBROKE, N.C.

Sigma Tau Delta Joins National Writing Movement

January 7, 2020

| English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages

The UNCP chapter of Sigma Tau Delta celebrated National Novel Writing Month 2019 with creativity through camaraderie.

Professor Melissa Schaub Publishes on Theory and Close Reading

January 7, 2020

| English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages

Elizabeth Gaskell, whose famous works include North and South and Cranford, is probably not an author most scholars would associate with contemporary literary theory.