2012 News
Saturday, January 19, 2013
One of the first projects formed through Carnegie Mellon University’s Center for the Arts in Society (CAS) focused on the role art controversies play in the public. The results of the multi-year work by CMU faculty and other experts have been captured in a new scholarly book, “Outrage! Art, Controversy, and Society.”
Outrage! New Carnegie Mellon Book Explores Art, Controversy and Society
One of the first projects formed through Carnegie Mellon University’s Center for the Arts in Society (CAS) focused on the role art controversies play in the public. The results of the multi-year work by CMU faculty and other experts have been captured in a new scholarly book, “Outrage! Art, Controversy, and Society.”Thursday, December 20, 2012
Suguru Ishizaki, Associate Professor of English at Carnegie Mellon University, received the IEEE Professional Communication Society’s Joenk Award for Best Paper in the Transactions at the 2012 International Professional Communication Conference in Orlando, Fla. Carnegie Mellon will host the 2014 International Professional Communication Conference.
Suguru Ishizaki receives Joenk Award at 2012 IPCC Conference; CMU to host 2014 Conference
Suguru Ishizaki, Associate Professor of English at Carnegie Mellon University, received the IEEE Professional Communication Society’s Joenk Award for Best Paper in the Transactions at the 2012 International Professional Communication Conference in Orlando, Fla. Carnegie Mellon will host the 2014 International Professional Communication Conference.Sunday, October 21, 2012
Every year since 1982, the American Library Association has sponsored a week dedicated to celebrating the freedom to read. “Banned Books Week” is designed to highlight the value of free and open information.
Students in English Professor Kathy M. Newman’s Studies in Print Culture: Censored Texts course worked to create awareness during the 2012 campaign held from Sept. 30 through Oct. 6. MORE
English Class Raises Awareness of Banned Books
Students in English Professor Kathy M. Newman’s Studies in Print Culture: Censored Texts course worked to create awareness during the 2012 campaign held from Sept. 30 through Oct. 6.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
We are sad to report the death of Erwin Steinberg, professor of English and rhetoric, emeritus. He retired from the English department in 2007 after 60 years of remarkable service to the university. Our thoughts are with his wife, Beverly and their family. To read more about his accomplishments and service you can read the full obituary at this link. MORE
Obituary: Carnegie Mellon's Erwin R. Steinberg, Legendary English Professor Helped Found Technical Writing Field and Worked Tirelessly To Improve Education
Monday, September 17, 2012
Literary and Cultural Studies Program Celebrates 25th Anniversary
The Carnegie Mellon English department’s literary and cultural studies program is celebrating 25 years of graduating classes this September, with festivities beginning on Thursday, September 20.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Brad Walker (MAPW ’12) has won the 2012 Erwin R. Steinberg MAPW Scholarship. The $1,500 scholarship was established in 2007 and is awarded annually to a third-semester MAPW student who excels in Style, a course Steinberg taught for many years in the MAPW program.
Brad Walker Receives Steinberg Award
Brad Walker (MAPW ’12) has won the 2012 Erwin R. Steinberg MAPW Scholarship. The $1,500 scholarship was established in 2007 and is awarded annually to a third-semester MAPW student who excels in Style, a course Steinberg taught for many years in the MAPW program.Wednesday, June 27, 2012
An article co-written by English Professor David Kaufer and his CMU research collaborators Ananda Gunawardena (Computer Science), Aaron Tan (CS), and Alexander Cheek (Design) was one of the top downloaded articles in the Journal of Business and Technical Communication in 2011.
Kaufer Article on Classroom Salon among Top Downloads for 2011 Journal of Business and Technical Communication
An article co-written by English Professor David Kaufer and his CMU research collaborators Ananda Gunawardena (Computer Science), Aaron Tan (CS), and Alexander Cheek (Design) was one of the top downloaded articles in the Journal of Business and Technical Communication in 2011.Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Heather Steffen, a Ph.D. Candidate in Literary in Cultural Studies, has received a $20,000 fellowship from the American Association of University Women (AAUW) to support her dissertation writing.
Heather Steffen Receives AAUW Fellowship
Heather Steffen, a Ph.D. Candidate in Literary in Cultural Studies, has received a $20,000 fellowship from the American Association of University Women (AAUW) to support her dissertation writing.Thursday, June 21, 2012
David Shumway, Carnegie Mellon University Professor of English, has won a Fulbright grant to Spain for the upcoming academic year to teach two courses in American Studies.
David Shumway Receives Fulbright Award
David Shumway, Carnegie Mellon University Professor of English, has won a Fulbright grant to Spain for the upcoming academic year to teach two courses in American Studies.Monday, June 18, 2012
Suguru Ishizaki, Associate Professor of English at Carnegie Mellon University, has won the IEEE Professional Communication Society’s 2011 Joenk Award for Best Paper in the Transactions. MORE
Suguru Ishizaki Wins 2011 Joenk Award
Suguru Ishizaki, Associate Professor of English at Carnegie Mellon University, has won the IEEE Professional Communication Society’s 2011 Joenk Award for Best Paper in the Transactions.