Author Archives: Lydia Craig

2019 Martin J. Svaglic Fall Lecture Invitation

Faculty and students in LUC’s Department of English are cordially invited to the Martin J. Svaglic Fall Lecture, “Textual Studies & the Nonhuman Turn, A Symposium.” This event is sponsored by Marta L. Werner, the Martin J. Svaglic Chair of … Continue reading

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Dr. Marta L. Werner: “Dearchivizing Dickinson’s Birds” and Textual Studies

Since beginning to teach as a faculty member in LUC’s Department of English, what projects have you begun? What are your current research interests? Do you think living in Chicago will give you access to new research materials? I’m working … Continue reading

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Find Library Books and Research Archives in the Greater Chicago Area!

Interested in conducting research while studying for your BA, MA, or PhD degree at LUC’s Department of English? It’s fortunate that you live in the Chicagoland area! For literary, historical, and academic works, consult the catalogue or chat with the … Continue reading

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“Hideous Progeny”: The Gothic in the Nineteenth Century

Just in time for Halloween, the third LUCVS day conference occurred on 27 October on the 4th floor of the Information Commons – replete with heaping piles of candy ornamenting the round tables and Frankenstein fridge magnets and Gothic postcards … Continue reading

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Expanded LUC Writing Center Website!

Dear Department of English faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students, Recently, while serving as Assistant Director of the LUC Writing Center for the Summer and Fall semesters, I have developed several new or improved pages of the Student Resources section. These … Continue reading

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Aesthetics and Form in Victorian Art, Literature, & Culture

  Despite the inclement Lake Shore weather on Saturday, 28 October 2017, attendees of the Loyola University Chicago Victorian Society’s second day conference “Aesthetics and Form in Victorian Art, Literature, & Culture” were warmed by copious amounts of tea and … Continue reading

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9th Annual EGSA Symposium

9th Annual English Graduate Student Association Symposium 3PM Wednesday, April 12th Regis Multipurpose Room Please come out and support the research of English graduate students. All faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to partake in the fun, join the discussion, … Continue reading

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Past and Present: New Directions in Victorian Studies

On Saturday, October 29th, 2016, the Loyola University Chicago Victorian Society, a graduate student organization, hosted professors and graduate students from a variety of Chicago institutions, while others traveled to Lake Shore Campus from other states and countries. Generously sponsored … Continue reading

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Ecologies, Bears, and Statues at the 24th McElroy Celebration!

Professors, students, and drama enthusiasts all gathered in Loyola’s Newhart Theatre on April 14 for the 24th McElroy Memorial Shakespeare Celebration. The annual event, which combines lecture and performance to explore Shakespearean drama, was jointly sponsored and run by Loyola University … Continue reading

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