Missouri State University

Department of English

Student Opportunities and Services

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Supporting learning in the classroom and beyond

The faculty in the department of English understand that excellent education extends beyond the classroom. Whether you want to develop your professional skills or become more involved in the department, our faculty support a variety of research, academic and professional opportunities for you.

Student organizations

Our faculty work with and support four student organizations that provide leadership and professional development opportunities. These organizations allow you to network with fellow students and build relationships within the department.

Get involved in one of the student organizations devoted to English majors and minors:

Conferences

Whether through a class project or research opportunity, many English students submit and present papers at conferences. Even if you are not presenting at a conference, many conferences offer student rates and provide excellent opportunities to learn about current research and trends.

Events

Each year, the Missouri State English department sponsors three events.

  • Children’s Literature Festival
    Event features local and regional children’s and young adult authors and illustrators.
  • Moon City Reading Series
    Series is held twice a semester and features English Department faculty and outstanding students reading in the areas of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Contact is Jen Edwards.
  • Soul of a Poet Reading Series 
    Held once a semester and featuring writers from the Missouri State and surrounding communities reading in the areas of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Contact is Jen Edwards.

Publications

The English department gives a voice to regional literature with its two publications:

Publishing house

  • Moon City Press
    Students are able to participate in all aspects of publishing because of this resource. 

Read more about Moon City Press in Missouri State Magazine.