Students, Get Involved!

If you would like to be more involved with the English Department, check out these clubs or organizations.

BSU English Majors' Association (EMA)

http://www.myspace.com/bsu_ema

http://english.boisestate.edu/ema/

The EMA is a student organization that promotes learning and sharing ideas through writing, lectures and workshops.  Their goal is to build a solid foundation of dedicated writers to help lead and shape the English Majors and Minors through their education at BSU. 
"We believe that this foundation is critical for the success of all students and allows them a way to foster their imaginations, explore new styles and methods and network with writers and educators."

  The EMA reaches out to all students majoring in or pursuing a minor in English. Everyone is welcome to attend functions and events held by the English Major's Association.

If you are interested in joining the English Major's Association, or to be on the email list:

You can e-mail one of the officers from the EMA website, or check out the EMA myspace page at: http://www.myspace.com/bsu_ema  

Membership is conferred upon Boise State University students with outstanding accomplishments in English writing or literature.   Invitations are sent each spring for induction the following fall.

Members become members-for-life associated with their local chapter or as part of the Alumni Epsilon Chapter for continued networking and participation in international activities.

Sigma Tau Delta's central purpose is to confer distinction upon students of the English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies. Sigma Tau Delta also recognizes the accomplishments of professional writers who have contributed to the fields of language and literature.

Ahsahta Press

 http://www.boisestate.edu/english/ahsahta/

Ahsahta Press, a not-for-profit literary publisher, was founded at Boise State University to preserve the best works by early poets of the American West, including many underpublished women poets.

Through the M.F.A. program, Ahsahta permits graduate students enrolled in publishing courses the opportunity for hands-on experience in the daily business of a small press, including initial manuscript readings, pre-press production, and marketing tasks. An undergraduate internship is available each semester as well for qualified students.

 

The name Ahsahta is a Mandan word meaning “Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep,” and was first recorded by members of the Lewis and Clark expedition

The Idaho Review

An annual literary journal founded in 1998.

http://english.boisestate.edu/idahoreview

The Idaho Review remains open to a wide range of possibilities within the literary arts. While welcoming both traditional and experimental work, it is not a good choice for genre fiction or poetry. There is no length requirements or restrictions.

The Idaho Review considers unsolicited work postmarked from September 1 to December 1 only. All manuscripts postmarked outside of the submission period will be returned unread. Manuscripts without a SASE will not be read or returned. Always send a good clean copy with a brief cover letter. We respond usually within three to five months. Sample copies of the Idaho Review are available for $8.95

Send all correspondence to:

Mitch Wieland
 The Idaho Review
 Boise State University
Department of English
1910 University Drive
Boise, ID 83725

 
Western Writers Series

http://westernwriters.boisestate.edu/about.shtml

The Boise State University Western Writers Series provides brief, authoritative introductions to writers and classic texts of the American west. The purpose of all the booklets in the Western Writers Series is to deepen the understanding and appreciation for the literature of the American west, in all its range and complexity.

Director and Editor:  Tara Penry,  PhD
Associate Professor of English, Boise State University

Interim Editor (Spring 2007): Tom Hillard, PhD
Assistant Professor of English, Boise State University

BSU Writing Center

http://www.boisestate.edu/wcenter/

The Writing Center is a free service open to all members of the Boise State community, a place where you can find support for your writing efforts.

Check it out to get help with brainstorming, writing, and editing your papers. Check out the website also if you're interested in working at the Writing Center.

The main campus location is in the Liberal Arts Building room 200.
The phone number is (208) 426- 1298.                                     
West Campus site is located in the library, second floor, Room 209.

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