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LVC English & Communications and Creative Writing @lvcengcw.bsky.social · 3d

\*/\*/Check it out! NEW POEMS OUT NOW by ENG+CW Prof. Nyk Cialini in Phylum Press & Labyrinthine! Phylum focuses on solarpunk & eco-art & Labyrinthine (online) is a promising litmag ... for the weird and gothic. (Clickable links in profile.) Go Nyk! #GOLVC #ENGCW_Applied_Learning

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LVC English & Communications and Creative Writing @lvcengcw.bsky.social · 19d

*Recent grad update!* Hannah Benson ‘24 -- Dual degree BA in English, BS in Political Science, w/ a minor in Common Law & Specialization in LVC Honors--earned acceptance into the Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) at the University of Buffalo! Read on! https://bit.ly/HB_UB

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LVC English & Communications and Creative Writing @lvcengcw.bsky.social · 19d

Dr. Gary Grieve-Carlson, Professor Emeritus of English at LVC, introduces a newly revised and expanded 2026 edition of *The Special View of History* by Charles Olsen (Clemson UP). bit.ly/GG-C_SpecialV... . Congratulations, Gary! #GOLVC #ENGCW

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LVC English & Communications and Creative Writing @lvcengcw.bsky.social · 20d

ENG 422:Lit Under/Against Oppression visited INDIGENOUS LANDSCAPES @ The Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery! Dr. McNulty & gallery intern Taylor Stone '26-triple major in History, PolySci, & Creative Arts w/ Specialization in Museum & Gallery Professions-guided us through this incredible resource at LVC!

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LVC English & Communications and Creative Writing @lvcengcw.bsky.social · 27d

Fresh Faces Friday! Where students new to #ENGCW share a bit @ themselves by answering our (strange) questions. This week, we meet English major & Music Theater minor, w/ Specialization in Secondary Ed, Abi Tenney '28! Read on! bit.ly/AbiTe @lebanonvalley.bsky.social #GOLVC #LVC_2xMjr #LVC_ENGSED

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LVC English & Communications and Creative Writing @lvcengcw.bsky.social · 28d

Recent Grad update! Creative Writing major Cam Heisey ‘22 earned acceptance to Columbia University School of the Arts Film Program MFA in Screenwriting & Directing! “I’m looking forward to working w/ actors, professors, classmates, & really indulging in people & resources suddenly at my disposal!”

LVC English & Communications and Creative Writing @lvcengcw.bsky.social · Aug 14

Alum Update (!) Dr. Daniel Kimmel ‘14--2x major in ENG & Religion; Lehigh ‘16 Masters in ENG; Syracuse ‘25 Ph.D. in Religion; & Historian of Religion, Philosophy, & Magic in the Ancient Mediterranean--is now Visiting Assistant Prof. of at Lewis & Clark College! Go Danny! @lebanonvalley.bsky.social

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LVC English & Communications and Creative Writing @lvcengcw.bsky.social · Aug 13

Congrats to Raenn Walquist Hawkins (‘20), Social & Media Consultant at AdTechFx, who recently earned acceptance into the Masters in Markets/ Data Analytics Specialization Program at Western Governors University! Go Rae! #GOLVC #ENGCW #ENGCW_Careers @lebanonvalley.bsky.social

LVC English & Communications and Creative Writing @lvcengcw.bsky.social · Aug 7

Through sharing these works, I have moved onto the next step of my healing journey, while also allowing others to know that they are not alone.”
Inspirational, Tavi! #GOLVC #LVC_2xMjr ENGCW_Applied_Learning @lebanonvalley.bsky.social

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LVC English & Communications and Creative Writing @lvcengcw.bsky.social · Aug 7

The works I chose to publish center on my own experiences as a Black non-binary femme in the current state of the world, along with discussing my healing journey after a traumatic experience.

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LVC English & Communications and Creative Writing @lvcengcw.bsky.social · Aug 7

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LVC English & Communications and Creative Writing @lvcengcw.bsky.social · Aug 7

(!) Forthcoming pub. (!) Tavi Stallings ‘27--triple major in English, Creative Writing, and Social Justice & Civic Engagement, with Specializations in Journalism & Communications and LVC Honors--just earned publication in Avil Heals! (Donation order link

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LVC English & Communications and Creative Writing @lvcengcw.bsky.social · Aug 6

Congrats to David Deitz ‘23--ENG major w/ Specialization in Secondary Education & Theatre & a minor Music Theatre--who earned a position as Theater & General English Teacher at William Allen High School in Allentown, PA! So much to celebrate! #GOLVC #LVC_2xMjr #ENGCW_Applied_Learning #ENGCW_Careers

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LVC English & Communications and Creative Writing @lvcengcw.bsky.social · Aug 4

*Recent grad update* Andrew Spaan ‘25-- 2x Major in English & History w/ Specialization in Journalism & Communications--earned a position in Instructional Design w/ Select Medical, one of the largest providers of critical illness recovery & rehab facilities in the US! Go Andrew! #GOLVC #godutchmen

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LVC English & Communications and Creative Writing @lvcengcw.bsky.social · Jul 25

Recent grad update! Taylor Graham ‘25--dual degree BA in English & BS in Early Childhood Education--earned a position as 6th grade Language Arts teacher @ Eyer Middle School in Macungie, PA! We're so lucky to have you now helping shape & support young minds & hearts! #GOLVC #LVC_2xMjr #ENGCW_Careers

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LVC English & Communications and Creative Writing @lvcengcw.bsky.social · Jul 24

Congrats to My Hà Ho ‘22--ENG & Environmental Science double major--& now Junior Project Manager at @SNV.org , on her recent publication in PEOPLE AND NATURE (as co-author), “Social mechanics of gifting bear bile in Việt Nam”-- which she started while a sophomore at LVC: https://bit.ly/MyHàHo !

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LVC English & Communications and Creative Writing @lvcengcw.bsky.social · Jul 23

Recent grad update! Lillian Gleeson ‘25--English major & minor in Computer Science--earned a position as Conflicts Specialist at Cozen O’Connor--an international law firm practicing across N. America and Europe! Go Lily! #GOLVC #godutchmen #LVC_2xMjr #ENGCW_Careers @lvcbreencenter @lvcmathsciences

LVC English & Communications and Creative Writing @lvcengcw.bsky.social · Jul 9

Congrats to Chris Timasonravichkit ‘28--2x major in ENG & PolySci, minor in Common Law, w/ Specialization in LVC Honors--who earned an internship w/ the Lebanon Police Dept! Thru close mentorship & our extensive LVC network, 100% of ENG+CW students who want an internship, get one :) Go Chris! #GOLVC

LVC English & Communications and Creative Writing @lvcengcw.bsky.social · May 30

((Senior update)) Jess Moser ‘25-- #LVC_2xMjr in English & Creative Writing & minor in Business who this semester also earned a paid internship with the Arnold Gallery--just gained acceptance to Wilkes University’s MS Program for Effective Teaching! Go Jess! #GOLVC #ENGCW_Internships #ENGCW_Careers

LVC English & Communications and Creative Writing @lvcengcw.bsky.social · May 23

Congrats to English major Lacey Eriksen ‘16, who just earned a position as Digital Communications Coordinator for Beebe Healthcare! Go Lacey! #GOLVC #ENGCW_Careers @lvcbreencenter @lvcadmissions

LVC English & Communications and Creative Writing @lvcengcw.bsky.social · May 20

Congrats to Adam Evanko ‘17--now Assistant Director of Athletic Communications at Bucknell University--whose recent feature story (link in profile) won the CSC District II Season Recap/Preview - University Division! Go Adam! #GOLVC #ENGCW_Careers

LVC English & Communications and Creative Writing @lvcengcw.bsky.social · May 4

**Cheers again** to our graduating ENG+CW seniors & our wonderful community :). It’s always so great getting together for our annual ENG+CW party. Thanks again to Dr. Wendt for hosting us ... and to the cats, for putting up with our various intrusions :).

LVC English & Communications and Creative Writing @lvcengcw.bsky.social · May 3

REVEIL May 3-4, 2025 *Dawn Chorus Day* Reveil is a collaborative sound project that circles the Earth on live audio at daybreak. 120+ streams from a wide range of environments will join to create the 25+1 hr loop. Listen & chat here (clickable in profile: soundtent.org/reveil) #soundart #gogreen

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LVC English & Communications and Creative Writing @lvcengcw.bsky.social · Apr 30

Tmro (!) May 1 2025 // Don't forget to join us for the *2025 Green Blotter Magazine Launch* // Live readings, refreshments, cookies :). Come support the Arts & Humanities at LVC! For those who can't attend on-site, join us on Zoom bit.ly/2025_GreenBlo... . #ENGCW #GOLVC #ENGCW_Applied_Learning

LVC English & Communications and Creative Writing @lvcengcw.bsky.social · Apr 30

((EIGHT)) cheers for this year’s ((EIGHT)) wonderful #ENGCW Internship presentations! 100% of ENG+CW majors who want internships, get one--which helps them acquire valuable professional skills, new networks, & frequently, job offers (again the case this year.) Read on! #GOLVC bit.ly/ENGCW_Interns...