Your favourite UBC undergraduate literary journal is calling for submissions for their upcoming spring issue! The Garden Statuary publishes a wide variety of genres from UBC undergraduate students. The deadline is February 13, 2015. Here is the key information: Who can submit? The Garden Statuary accepts submissions from all UBC undergraduate students. When is the deadline? February 13, 2015. What can I submit? The Garden Statuary publishes a wide variety of genres, including poetry, fiction, nonfiction, screen/stageplay, multimedia, and academic writing. Where do I submit? Please find the submission information here.

We’re going to make fetch happen! Join us alongside the Sociology, Psychology, and Political Science Students’ Associations, and the Feminist Club for a screening and discussion of Mean Girls. There will be free popcorn for all, but be one of the first 10 people to arrive to get pink popcorn! Here’s the key info: When: Wednesday, February 4th at 5pm. Doors open at 4:30pm. Where: MASS (Buchanan D) Cost: Admission is free for club members and $2 for non-members. Find details and RSVP here. Don’t forget to wear pink!

It’s here! The English Students’ Association is proud to present The Colloquium. Our first conference showcases the work coming out of UBC’s English Department and features presentations by students and faculty. Here’s what you need to know: Where: The Dodson Room in Irving K. Barber Learning Centre When: Saturday January 31. Presentations run from 12:00pm-5:30pm and doors open at 11:30am. Who: The Colloquium is open to the public. Cost: Free RSVP: Seating is limited so please reserve your spot here. More information: For a complete list of presenters, check out this page. Thank you to Elysse Bell for the poster design and to our sponsors, CiTR 101.9 FM.

The English Students’ Association is officially calling for submissions for The Colloquium! The Colloquium is an upcoming conference for English undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty to present on a topic they are passionate about. It is a great opportunity to share your work and discuss ideas with other people in the English Department. The conference will be held in the Dodson Room on January 31, 2015 and the submission deadline is Friday, December 5, 2014. Please find the conference and submission details below: Submission Information Who can submit? All English undergraduate and graduate students are invited to submit their work. What should I submit? We are looking for 15-20 minute…

Feeling a little stressed about your workload? Join us throughout the semester for PAPERS (People Attempting Prose and Eating Replenishing Substances). Our study sessions provide you with a quiet space, snacks, peer-editing opportunities, and sympathy. Whether you have a ton of reading, an upcoming presentation, a slew of term papers, or any other projects coming up, come join us in Buchanan Tower 599 on the following dates: October 28, 3:30-6pm November 12, 4-6pm November 25, 3:30-6pm For more details and to RSVP, check out the Facebook event.

Calling all ghouls and goblins! The ESA is partnering with the History, Geography, Economics, and International Relations Students’ Associations to host a spooktacular Halloween party. Bring your best literary costume and come enjoy the hauntings and celebrations. Here’s all the info you need: When: Friday, October 31st from 6-9pm Where: MASS, Buchanan D Who: This open to all members of the English, History, Geography, Economics, and International Relations Students’ Associations. You can always get an ESA membership beforehand for only $2. Cost: Early bird $2, $5 at the door. More Details: Check out the Facebook event.

THE COLLOQUIUM 2014 “I came. I saw. I colloquium.” CALL FOR ACADEMIC SUBMISSIONS The UBC English Students’ Association is welcoming submissions for the first undergraduate English students’ symposium. We aim to offer a unique opportunity to showcase exceptional work by English undergraduates in the fields of English language, literature, and literary theory alongside presentations by UBC English professors on their research. Presentations will be followed by questions and discussion. Who can submit? Submissions are open to all UBC undergraduate English students, regardless of year or specialization. What can I submit? We would love to see presentations derived from final papers, undergraduate theses, and any kind of original, interesting, or ongoing…

It’s that spooktacular time of year again! Want to inject some literary terror into your Halloween plans? All dressed up as your favourite dead author with nowhere to go? Intrigued by the thought of $2 beer and $4 wine? Exasperated by my litany of rhetorical questions? Come out to prowl at this year’s joint HALLOWEEN PARTY hosted by YOUR UBC English Students’ Association, UBC History Students Association, and UBC Philosophy Students’ Association! RSVP on Facebook  to stay up to date on getting tickets and treats! DATE: Oct 31, 2013 TIME: 6-9pm LOCATION: Buch MASS TICKETS: $2 now, $5 at the door PERKS: > FREE FOOD > Beer $2, Wine $4 > Prizes for…

“Why are my English Major friends constantly making bad puns? Every time I hang out with them ICE CREAM! I just can’t CAKE it anymore!” Join us for other awful, awful puns, as well as root beer floats, and our inter-departmentally famous ice-cream cake, at this year’s first ESA ICE CREAM CAKE SOCIAL!!! This Friday from 3-5 at MASS.

Meet your ESA execs and get FREE MOLTEN HAPPINESS* if you bring your own mug to our booth in the SUB Courtyard! We will be at our booth this Thursday & Friday (11am-3pm) available for all ESA-related queries and some light jousting depending on the weather. See you there!   (*note: FREE MOLTEN HAPPINESS = tea. aww ye)

If you’re looking to get involved with the ESA this year, consider applying for our new Events Coordinator position! The Events Coordinator will plan 2-3 events per term for the ESA, as well as the TGS launch party. Creativity, organizational skills, and an ability to delegate are all necessary qualities for the position. Experience in a similar field an asset but not required. To apply, please send us a short e-mail stating why you are interested and any relevant experience you have. You may attach a resume if you feel it strengthens your application. The deadline for applying is September 20th, at midnight. Please email: english.ubc@gmail.com.