Calvin University English Department

09/10/2026

Congratulations to Prof Urban who has been selected as the invited speaker for a several conferences and events in September.

09/09/2026

When is the right time to start thinking about your career as an English Major? It’s far earlier than you think!

That’s why we’re kicking off the year with a career-focused event in partnership with Calvin’s Career Services .

This is your chance to connect with Calvin Career coach, LaShone Manuel, and start taking advantage of all that is available at the Career Center.

This event is recommended for all English majors, especially juniors or seniors, who are preparing for their internship experience.

Come hungry because there will be pizza! Plus, there will be a contest for a $25.00 gift card to Schuler Book Store!

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

We are so excited for all the incredible events happening this semester! Look out for additional details closer to each event.

08/25/2026

Where can an English degree take you?

Meet Abigail Ham, a Calvin English alum who now works as an assistant news editor in addition to her creative writing.

Swipe to hear more from Abigail.

💡Want to share how you use your English degree from Calvin? Fill out the form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/vSnsZVQgmu

08/19/2026

We want to celebrate the brilliant writing from our Alumni! Whether you've written a book, article, or creative work, we want to hear about it!

Here's a link tell us about what you've published: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/UBCaNCsHVk

08/17/2026

English majors bring a unique perspective to technology careers. Skills in language, communication, and human-centered thinking help UX designers and developers create digital experiences that are clear, accessible, and easy to use.

Swipe through the slides to explore how an English degree connects to careers in UX design and computer programming.

08/10/2026

Congratulations to Professor Emeritus Gary Schmidt, the featured author for the 2026 Big Read Lakeshore!

The NEA Big Read Lakeshore is a month-long, reading program that takes place each Oct-Nov in Muskegon, Ottawa, and Allegan Counties, to support reading among various age groups. This program uses the shared experience of reading, discussing, and exploring the themes of the book as a springboard to listen to and learn from each other.

05/11/2026

Join us in celebrating our graduating Honors students-- Marcail Schuurmann, Chantale Van Tassel, and Melody Miller.

This past Friday, they presented the Honors projects they worked on for the past year. Huge applause for the dedication, creativity, and collaboration that went into making these projects such a success.

05/07/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 English graduates! We are so proud of all that you have accomplished during your time at Calvin and grateful for the joy you have brought to our department! 🎓📚❤️