SCW English Majors

From adopted child to department chair, Professor Matt Miller’s journey is one of wonder, resilience, and deep intellectual curiosity. His story—rooted in literature, spirituality, and a reverence for learning—reminds us of the power of living fully in the present and seeking meaning in every corner of creation. Grateful to have such a thoughtful leader shaping the minds (and hearts) of the Stern community. 📚✨ Read the full article here: https://yucommentator.org/2025/05/torah-umadda-quantum-physics-and-poetry-getting-to-know-professor-matt-miller/

This Wednesday! Please join us to learn more about what future-you might be reading this fall. Open all Stern students 📚📓

Curtains up on this rare and exciting opportunity! Hope you’ll join us. 🎭

🎤 Dear Writers, Readers, and Creatives!!Maccabee Review Open Mic Night 🌟

🚐 5:45PM shuttle from Beren to the Wilf Writing Center (Furst 202) which will be open for folks to hang out before the start of the open mic.

This semester’s event features The Maccabee Review, YU’s student-led literary journal, with readings from the editorial team and published writers. Come celebrate the creative voices of our community at this co-ed event, with readings by writers from both the Beren and Wilf campuses.

You’re also invited to share your own work—poetry, short fiction, personal essays, or even scenes from a screenplay. No sign-up required—just show up and read!

This is a great chance to perform, listen, and connect with fellow creatives in a warm, supportive space.

📚 Attention left-and-right-brained folks! 🧠✨ Research shows that reading fiction activates the same brain regions as real social experiences, building literacy and empathy 🤯
“If we dismiss fiction as unimportant, we fail to recognize one of humanity’s most powerful tools for learning and connection. Stories are not just diversions; they are blueprints for understanding ourselves and each other.”
What are some of your favorite fiction works you’re reading this semester? Feel free to drop a recommendation below. Article link here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/parenting-from-a-neuroscience-perspective/202503/the-science-of-storytelling-how-fiction

We hope you will join us in celebrating our very own Dr. Charlotte Fiehn! 👏Lunch will be served. RSVP using link in bio.

🎨✍️ Attention writers and artists! Looking for a place to share your work? The Maccabee Review is looking for submissions for their Spring 2025 Issue, don’t miss this opportunity!!

Join us this Wednesday to learn about our exciting Spring 2025 course offerings! Readers of all pages— and degree interests and stages— are welcome!

Kicking off a new week, be sure to take advantage of these local YU opportunities! First up this Monday is a Writing to Heal workshop with a giveaway and refreshments. ✍️❤️‍🩹 Next on Wednesday is a Summer Internships Program for those interested in journalism (as well as other fields), complete with pizza. 🗞️🍕Don’t miss out!

Brush up on your grammar with Shneur Agronin’s article in The YU Observer, “The Spectacular Subjunctive Mood.” Enjoy a humorous take on a lesser known, but important contribution to languages. Link here: https://yuobserver.org/2024/09/the-spectacular-subjunctive-mood/

Welcome to a new year of all things English 🥳!!! Don’t miss Fall Into Reading 📚! Start the semester off with a bang, and a book! We can’t wait to see you all on Tuesday!

Remote, part-time position for folks who like to read and share their opinions. Here’s looking at you, SCW 👀✍️ Link to apply here: https://tinyurl.com/2j2sdkxr