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English & Communications and Creative Writing at Lebanon Valley College! Join us & write your story! www.linktr.ee/ENGCW

English classes at The Valley are places where stories come alive. Whether reading fiction or poetry, writing and editing journalistic copy, or creating stories for the stage, screen, or page, English majors have the opportunity to interact with and create their own narratives. Students choose a pathway of study in literature, communications, creative writing, theater, or secondary education, but

the basis for all pathways is the study of literature: imaginative, complex, and challenging texts in a variety of genres. Our goal is to teach students to write, speak, and think more effectively.

05/25/2026

Jordan & Tressa from Dr. Teddi Sakellarides’ Environment & Literature course--which is part of programs such as English & Communications, Environmental Science, Creative Writing, and Social Justice & Civic Engagement--just came back from a backpacking trip in Loyalsock State Forest along Old Loggers Path! “Throughout the trip, we kept discussing class concepts and books, including biocentrism and anthropocentrism, and the differences between life in ‘wilderness’ and ‘society.’ We were reminded of how much we enjoyed the lit class and thought of Dr. S along our adventure. It was so meaningful to connect what we learned in the classroom to actual application when interacting with the natural world. We encourage others to connect their classes like Lit & the Environment to their outdoor spaces :). PS The gallon sized-ziplock bag is our new friend, Bradley! Go Jordan & Tressa! Green LVC Lebanon Valley College Bishop Library Lebanon Valley Conservancy Lebanon Valley College Lebanon Valley College Environmental Science

05/24/2026

>>>>> during new student advising this month, incoming fall 2026 students worked w/ faculty one-on-one to pick their fall courses. as they were hanging out and getting to know each other, they also added words to our magnet poetry board in our ENG+CW lounge , which features all sorts of cool things, including many literary and art magazines and issues of Green Blotter and La Vie Collegienne , books and zines to share, tools for creative writing, space to just talk and hang out and scribble on the chalkboard wall (up now is the question: if you were a candle scent, which would you be? pic forthcoming :) ), and student art+poetry ... including "guerilla poetry" from Dr. Cialini's POETRY WORKSHOP hidden here and there and on disiplay. zoom in here to dip and swell in this fun little "poetry ocean"! yes, looking forward already to next year... Lebanon Valley College Bishop Library Lebanon Valley College

05/17/2026

(( Internship update )) Congrats to Carley Schwartz ‘26--double major in English & Communications and Creative Writing, and dual degree in Chemistry (!)--who earned a position as Editorial Intern at e-Robotic Press --a publisher committed to creating and publishing books that inspire and empower young minds. This is her second internship! What is she doing and what does she like best? “In this position, I am editing manuscripts for children's books! I am excited to see a different part of the publishing process through e-Robotic Press. During my internship with IGI Global Global Scientific Publishing, the sister company to e-Robotic Press, I learned about ethics and copyright, and in this position, I will learn more about what the editing process before publication looks like.” Through close mentorship and our extensive LVC network-- which includes our Breen Center for Career & Professional Development--100% of English & Communications and Creative Writing students who want an internship, get one (some earn multiple internships). Go Carley! La Vie Collegienne Lebanon Valley College

05/15/2026

(( Recent Grad Update! )) Victoria Fredericksen ‘25-- English major w/ Specialization in Secondary Education, and minors in Spanish and Musical Theater-- earned a teaching position following graduation last year! (Pic here showing art by some of her students :)) One year later, how are things going?

“This school year, I started teaching 8th grade ELA at Northeast Middle School in the Reading School District, and I’ve kept myself quite busy to say the least. Within this year I became the Team Lead for my 8th grade team, piloted a reading intervention program in my school, started the school’s drama club and directed their first musical in over a decade. I have absolutely loved every second of teaching this school year. It has been very challenging, but it has been incredibly rewarding. I was even acknowledged mid-year for my students having the most amount of ELA score growth from the fall to the winter! I am so excited to continue working in this school and district with the opportunities to grow in my profession and continue working with absolutely incredible scholars. This summer I am working as a lead for the district’s summer enrichment program and am in the works to continue being a team lead for an 8th grade team next year in the same school!” Go Victoria! Lebanon Valley College

05/13/2026

(( Recent Grad Update! )) Wed. Where Are They Now? Hannah Benson ‘24 --double major in English & Political Science, with Specialization in LVC Honors and a minor in Common Law--who also earned the PA House Archives Internship with the Pennsylvania House of Representatives--completed her Masters in Library and Information Science Program at the University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education in 2025. She now has earned a position as Reference and Access Service librarian at Keuka College , creating an accessible, inclusive space that fosters literacy, learning, and community! “I currently oversee the circulation desk as well as the student workers (training, scheduling, projects, etc.). I also help oversee the reference desk, working with students to further their research and connect them with appropriate resources. I fulfill Interlibrary Loan requests, order and catalog new materials, and create promotional resources for library programs. What excites me most about this position is that I get to learn something new every day. I’m getting hands-on experience with just about every department within an academic library. I also really enjoy working with the students; their enthusiasm about learning, finding resources, or just working in the library makes my job so rewarding☺️. I love coming to work every single day. If anyone is considering a career in librarianship, they should absolutely go for it!!” Go Hannah! Lebanon Valley College Lebanon Valley College Bishop Library

05/08/2026

Let’s celebrate the extraordinary work by students in LVC Humanities at this year’s Inquiry Symposium--a signature event showcasing LVC students’ diverse talents to faculty, peers, Trustees, and administrators! Here are just a few pics of folks from the wonderful list below. Projects this year were based in ---> English & Communications and Creative Writing, Social Justice & Civic Engagement, Creative Arts, Languages, interdisciplinary work from Dr. Machado’s Art as Social Practice, and a year-long Green LVC + Economics + Lebanon Valley College Environmental Science project helping track LVC’s Carbon Footprint! Zines from two projects--with the help of the Lancaster Zine Fest --also were acquired by the library of The Academy of Natural Sciences in PA for their permanent collection! Such impressive, important, impactful work. Lebanon Valley College Tavi Stallings Lebanon Valley College Bishop Library

1. “Enviro Justice 101: Zines of Change” – Tavi Stallings

2. “And the Explorers Kept Coming” – Kohai Pavan & Rose Grisbacher

3. “Preserving the Past, Engaging the Present; A Study of Membership, Volunteering, and Media Presence at The Winters Heritage House Museum” – Zafrin Zalal (et. al)

4. “What is our Obligation to Others?” – Cassidy Landis

5. “Las mujeres indígenas durante la colonización del siglo XVI” – Isabella Herrick

6. “‘La Lluvia sin Vida’: Una cuenta sobre la desigualdad de Colombia” – Bernadette McLain

7. “Wings of Change” – Stephanie Erisman

8. “Sea-renity: The Global Plastic Crisis & Mental Wellbeing (an Intervention)” – Kayla Eakin

9. “A Look at Heritage and its Preservation Alongside a Changing Climate” – Taylor Stone

10. “Counting Carbon, Creating Change: Measuring LVC’s Carbon Footprint” – Ryan Talton

05/07/2026

(((Senior update))) Brielle Maye Krepps ‘26--English & Communications and Creative Writing double major, with a minor in Applied German--just earned a position as Jr. Revenue Marketer - Account Manager at Webfx ! Among her many responsibilities, Brielle will be developing SEO and PPC strategies for clients, as well as analyzing performance data and web analytics. “I first had the opportunity to job shadow at WebFX, which led me to a position where I can blend my passions for research and SEO optimization. I am really excited to help clients achieve their goals and to be part of the WebFX team! Shout-out to the incredible LVC English & Creative Writing professors for their encouragement and for adequately preparing me for postgraduate life. I especially want to thank Professor Jaime Fettrow-Alderfer for her help with my job search. Go Brielle! Lebanon Valley College

05/06/2026

^^Big cheers^^ for the 2026 ENG+CW MICRO-FILM Festival! Thanks again to Dr. Shayani Bhattacharya , the Allen Theatre, student producers, actors, & directors, all those in attendance, and to ENG 260 Film Theory & Application---> which allowed for this thrilling opportunity for applied learning in and beyond the classroom. Go Film! Lebanon Valley College Bishop Library

05/05/2026

(((Senior update))) Katie Price ‘26--English & Communications Major, Creative Writing minor, w/ Specializations in Secondary Education, Applied French, LVC Honors ... and who also studied abroad in France (among many other achievements)--just earned a position as English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher at Hamburg Area High School! “I'm so excited to get to know my students ... and to continue to grow and learn--even to teach texts that may be new to me!” Go Katie! Lebanon Valley College Lebanon Valley College Bishop Library

05/04/2026

Congrats to the 2026 Green Blotter Literary Magazine poets and writers and artists, and the Editors, Reader Board, and Faculty Advisor (Dr. Holly M. Wendt) , who make it all happen :) For more, check out GREEN BLOTTER online! https://bit.ly/GreenBlotter Lebanon Valley College Lebanon Valley College Bishop Library

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