Author: fmartinezdel

Where Badgers Go to Talk Books

A guide to UW-Madison’s student book clubs and the conversations they foster. And why these groups matter more than you might think.

Looking to the Modernists

Our minds seem to become malleable to the effects of technological advancements, is this inevitable?

Student Organizations and Opportunities for English Majors – A (general) guide to what the campus has to offer

Students should rest assured that, regardless of why or how they joined the department, there will be a community or opportunity on campus fitting for them.

Kudos: Winter 2025 Edition

Celebrate the milestones and moments that kept our English community warm this winter break as we ease into a new semester.

Monthly Kudos: November 2025 Edition

November brought stories of recognition, resonance, and renewed horizons. From hall-of-fame inductions to global literary conversations, our English community continues to lead with creativity, insight, and impact across disciplines and platforms.

ESL’s Afghan Tutoring Project Advances Global Education and TESOL Training

UW–Madison students are connecting with Afghan women through a unique tutoring program that blends language learning, resilience, and global impact.

Monthly Kudos: October 2025 Edition

October brought stories of restoration, reflection, and reconnection. From creekside archives to digital storytelling, our English community continues to shape conversations across disciplines and platforms.

Celebrating Octavia Ikard, Madison’s Youth Poet Laureate

Meet Madison’s new Youth Poet Laureate. Creative writing undergrad Octavia Ikard writes about Black women, community stories, and the rhythm of everyday life.

An Afternoon of Papermaking with Holding History

Holding History hosted Papermaking on Library Mall where students, employees, campus visitors, and community members came together to learn the craft of making paper by hand. The event offered a chance to connect, create, and share an in‑person experience.

Flamingos in Folklore and Literature – The history of Madison’s home bird in the human mind

They’ve symbolized rebirth, surrealism, and jealousy. What do flamingos mean to Madison today?