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More than one student has neared graduation only to discover the perfect opportunity or resource—which might have been
more fully experienced if only it had made itself known years before. Here are some of our extra-curricular and extraordinary
curricular programs.
The Graduate Literary Organization (GLO) is a pre-professional organization that provides support, both social and academic, for
graduate students in the MA in English, MFA in Creative Writing, and MA/MS in Writing programs. Examples of GLO activities include literary
readings, professional development workshops, and informal meetings to discuss graduate advocacy, community building, and
coordination of a Call for Papers Contest.
Check out the GLO Blog to find out about social events,
writing contests, internships, readings, workshops, and more. Submissions? Contact the current GLO
coordinators: Nicole Herbert and Dinah Sheehan.
 Founded in 2001,
Ooligan Press is a teaching press in the
Department of English and is dedicated to the art and craft of publishing. The press is enthusiastically staffed by students
pursuing master's degrees in the
Book Publishing Program
under the guidance of a core faculty of publishing professionals. Ooligan recently won two Silver Awards and two Bronze Awards
at the 2008 PubWest Book Design Awards. It was also chosen "Best of Portland 2008" by Willamette Week. The Press offers
the university and general community a full range of publishing services, from consulting and planning to design and production.
Ooligan Press also creates and sponsors a number of online literary journals and contests. Check out
the Ooligan Press Blog for the latest
news about upcoming events and writing contests.
Great Expectations Blog celebrates English
and Writing student accomplishments. Here you'll find news about the publications, conference presentations, academic awards,
leadership roles, and other major accomplishments of our students and recent alumni.
Sigma Tau Delta is the International English Honor Society. Its central purpose is
to confer distinction upon students of the English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies. Members have the
opportunity to share their love of literature and linguistics with like-minded peers, participate in rewarding activities, and be recognized for
their accomplishments. Candidates must have a minimum grade point average of 3.7 in ENG/WR and 3.4 cumulative. For information about joining the
local PSU Chapter (Alpha Omicron Kappa), contact Chapter President Killian Czuba or
Faculty Advisor Susan Reese.
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