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Fly Me to the Moon

FLY ME TO THE MOON (2019), is a feature documentary by Jamaican independent filmmaker Esther Figueroa, that takes us on a journey into the unexpected ways we are all connected on Planet Earth, by following aluminum - the metal of modernity - around the world and into space.

Community Engagement & Digital Storytelling Presentations

Scott Nygren Scholars Studio at Library West 1545 W University Ave, Gainesville, Florida, United States

The Department of English’s undergraduate Community Engagement honors seminar students partnered with Weavetales, a non-profit organization focused on highlighting immigrant experiences in Florida.

2022 UF Conference on Comics and Graphic Novels

On May 20th-22nd, UF will be hosting its 18th annual Conference on Comics and Graphic Novels, “Exploring the In-Betweens: Comics in Flux.” FORMAT This year’s all-digital format is in response to the accessibility and travel needs of our presenters and keynote speakers. We will also host three live keynote speeches over Zoom and seven panels

English Department Orientation Day 1

Location: Hebert Library, in the English Department main office; will also be available on Zoom 1:00-1:45 Admin and Office Introduction and Welcome Department Administrative Leaders and core office staff will introduce themselves, clarify their roles, and help you put faces to names.  Incoming graduate students will also introduce themselves to the group. Participants: Sid Dobrin

English Department Orientation Day 2

Location: All events will occur in Turlington 2354 unless otherwise specified; will also be available on Zoom 1:00-2:00 Info for MFA Students Review of the most pressing first year program requirements and answer other questions about your year.    Mandatory for incoming MFA student; PhD students please skip this session. Look out for a handout in

English Department Orientation Day 3

Location: All events will occur in Turlington 2354 unless otherwise specified; will also be available on Zoom 11:00-12:30 Info for PhD students Join Graduate Team Leah Rosenberg, Peggy Lowenstein, and possibly Roger Maioli (Associate Graduate Coordinator) for a snapshot of navigating the program, key program requirements, the MA degree option (for BA-only holders), and other

English Department Orientation Day 4

Location: All events will occur in Turlington 2354 unless otherwise specified; will also be available on Zoom 1:00-1:45   GAU and You: Graduate Students United at UF Join Graduate Assistants United leaders to learn about the union, union benefits and dues, key contributions, and key priorities for advocacy.  Members will field your questions about UF’s

English Department Orientation Day 5

Location: All events will occur in Turlington 2354 unless otherwise specified; will also be available on Zoom 5:00-6:00 Approaches to Teaching in the time of HB7 IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, please email Leah Rosenberg (rosenber@ufl.edu) or Raúl Sánchez(rsanchez@english.ufl.edu).

MarketWise Session 1: Introduction to the Job Market, by Roger Maioli

Zoom (MarketWise)

MarketWise is running five sessions on how to prepare for different stages of the job search, from finding ads and drafting materials to doing job interviews. This is the Zoom link for all meetings: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/98128418556?pwd=MWdrWENnR1hVTXV3aDREdjE2NTNsQT09

MarketWise Session 2: CVs and Cover Letters, by Jodi Schorb

Zoom (MarketWise)

MarketWise is running five sessions on how to prepare for different stages of the job search, from finding ads and drafting materials to doing job interviews. This is the Zoom link for all meetings: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/98128418556?pwd=MWdrWENnR1hVTXV3aDREdjE2NTNsQT09