From the Department Head

Dr. W.D. Blackmon, Head"Our department offers six undergraduate degree programs or program areas and seven graduate degree programs or program areas. All are the best in the region. Most are the best in the state. Some are acclaimed to be the best in the country." - Dr. W.D. Blackmon, Department Head

The Missouri State University English Department offers a variety of degree programs in several different areas of study. The department's faculty and staff are dedicated to the education of students. Organizations within the department give students the opportunity to gain experience outside the classroom in their areas of study. The department sponsors a couple of reading series that are free for students, faculty, and the community to attend. The department's facilities include a computer lab with state-of-the-art software. Moon City Review is a collection of creative works written by students and faculty in the English Department. Copies of Moon City Review are available in the English Department office, Pummill Hall 301 on the Missouri State Springfield campus.

Department Events

Dr. Tita Baumlin is giving a lecture on Wednesday, April 23, at 7:00 p.m. in the PSU Atrium.

The Fifth Almost-Annual Workshop for Teachers of Technical Writing will be held on Friday, April 25. If you're interested in attending, complete the registration form.

The STC Region 6 Student Conference will be held on Saturday, April 26. If you're interested in attending, complete registration form.

The Missouri State STC Chapter Web site has more information.

The Moon City Student Invitational Reading is Friday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. in Carrington Auditorium.