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The Catalyst Now Seeking Submissions -- Nov. 6th Deadline

Greetings from The Catalyst!

The semester seems to be in overload mode and the La Crosse community is buzzing with activity.  As anyone who follows American politics can see, the nation is pulsing with more and more energy the closer we get to November. Why not turn that energy into creativity? For this semester's edition of The Catalyst we would love to hear your voice.  Therefore, this semester's theme is "The Choice is Yours!"  During this busy election season, everyone has something to say. Avoiding mud slinging and various other negative political tactics can be difficult; focusing on personal views is nearly impossible. Show us how creative you can be with your views!

As always, we will be happy to accept submissions outside of the theme. 

 

Please submit your work by November 6th to catalyst@uwlax.edu.  Feel free to direct any questions, comments, or concerns to this address as well.

 

* All photos and artwork should be submitted in .jpeg format.  Please send music by way of a YouTube link.  If this is not possible, please contact us and we will try to work around the issue.

** The Catalyst is an independent journal and does not discriminate against the views of artists regardless of race, religion, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Please respect the opinions of fellow artists as you would your own views.

*** To view past issues, please visit www.uwlax.edu/catalyst

**** The Catalyst is a publication of the UW-L English Club.  For more information on the UW-L English Club, please visit http://uwlmyorgs.collegiatelink.net/organization/englishclub or contact Kimmy at wegner.kimb@uwlax.edu

 

Thank you and we hope to see your work soon!

The Editors

Undergraduate Publishing Opportunity - Outrageous Fortune

Students are invited to submit to Mary Baldwin College's online magazine, Outrageous Fortune.  Outrageous Fortune is a publication done by undergraduate students for undergraduate students.  We are committed to giving up and coming artists an opportunity to display their talents.  We encourage all undergraduate students to submit their poetry, prose, and art to our editors to be considered for publication.  Please visit our website at http://www.mbc.edu/outrageousfortune/.

All students are expected to read our submission guidelines before sending in their work.  These instructions can be found at http://www.mbc.edu/outrageousfortune/submit.php.

Thank you for your support.

Aesthetica Creative Writing Competition

Dear Department of English,

The Aesthetica Creative Writing prize offers existing and aspiring writers the chance to showcase their work to a wider, international audience. We’re really keen to see more student writers from Wisconsin involved in the competition and are looking for work across a wide range of themes, styles and subjects. Please find more information below, and for up-to-the-minute updates, join us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/aestheticamag. 

Aesthetica Creative Writing Competition The Aesthetica Creative Writing Competition is now open for entries! The competition celebrates and champions creative writing, nurturing talent and bringing work to international attention. Aesthetica is inviting all writers and poets to submit to the Aesthetica Creative Writing Competition 2012. There are two categories for entry, Poetry and Short Fiction, and a selection of fantastic prizes including: 

£500 prize money – Poetry winner
£500 prize money – Short Fiction winner
Publication in the Aesthetica Creative Writing Annual, read in over 20 countries worldwide
Complimentary copy of the Aesthetica Creative Writing Annual
A selection of books from our competition partners

For more information and to enter please visit: http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/submission_guide.htm 
Submissions previously published elsewhere are accepted. 
Entry is £10 and allows for the entry of two works into any one category. 
Deadline: 31 August 2012 

Helena Culliney
Marketing
Aesthetica Magazine
www.aestheticamagazine.com

CFP: The Catalyst

Greetings students, staff and faculty from UW-L’s online magazine, The Catalyst! This year’s theme is… 

"I didn't see you there."  

In a university setting, you feel your brain being worked in ways you suddenly enjoy.  The Catalyst asks what you see now, with eyes wide open, staring into the static of everyday life. Send us your original essays, poems, stories, music, photos, and/or art dealing with the beauty of life when we finally open our eyes. Submit it to our Winter 2011 issue of The Catalyst! Tell us what your eyes see! (Although we encourage the use of the theme, we do accept pieces outside of it.)

 Submissions should be received by Wednesday, November 30th to catalyst@uwlax.edu. Please feel free to direct any questions to this address as well.

 * All photos and artwork should be submitted in .jpeg format, music files are preferred to be submitted in mP3 format.

** The Catalyst is an independent journal and does not discriminate against the views of artists regardless of race, religion, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Please respect the opinions of fellow artists as you would your own views.

*** Be sure to check out www.uwlax.edu/catalyst to view past and present issues.

****The Catalyst is a publication of UWL’s English Club.

 Thank you, and happy creating!

 Carly Frerichs and Eric Van Ramshorst

The Catalyst Editors

 

English Club Social

English Club Social

 

The first meeting of the English Club will take place on Wednesday, September 21st, 3:30pm-5:00pm, in the 4th floor Wimberly lounge.

Come see what we're all about!

 

There will be free books, nerdy word games, and refreshments.

 

New members are encouraged to come and don't have to be English majors.  Faculty are welcome too!

 

Hope to see you there!

 

Kimmy Wegner

English Club President

Strolling Poems Poetry Contest

A community poetry contest to "line the streets with literature." Deadline: March 21, 2011.

Internship Information Sessions

 Attention Students:

Learn more about internship opportunities by attending one of these sessions.

Visiting Writer Kevin Koch, 11/18

Our Visiting Writer this semester is Kevin Koch, author of The Driftless Land: Spirit of Place in the Upper Mississippi Valley.  Koch is Professor of English at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, where he teaches creative nonfiction, including Nature Writing.  His previous works include Skiing at Midnight: A Nature Journal from Dubuque County, Iowa. 

His reading will take place Thursday, November 18, 5:30 p.m., in the Ward Room of the Cartwright center.  Please consider begging students to attend. 

His book, in the genre of creative nonfiction, captures the flavor and spirit of the landscape, as well as its geological and human history. He tells the story of the land through excursions and conversations with park rangers, environmentalists, and economic developers. He reflects on the concept of sacred place, the spirit of place, and the seasons of the Driftless Land. 

Some of the places discussed include the Trempealeau (Wisconsin) Wildlife Refuge, the Kickapoo Wildlife Reserve in southwest Wisconsin, the Savanna Army Depot in northwest Illinois, Sinsinawa Mound in southwest Wisconsin, the Mississippi River Wildlife Refuge in the McGregor District, the Effigy Mounds area in northeast Iowa, several areas within Dubuque and Jackson Counties (Iowa), and lands along the path of the Black Hawk War.    

Let me know if you'd like any further info.
Thanks, Matt

Submit to the Catalyst

Greetings UW-La Crosse Students and Faculty: 

The fall 2010 online edition of The Catalyst will soon be published, and we want your work in it! Our theme this semester is “Turning the Page,” and will feature your short stories, poetry, videos, art, photography or music that expresses a new chapter in your life. Be it a challenge or a joy— if it shapes you, we would like to hear about it.

Deadline: November 28, 2010 via email.

Questions? Email us at catalyst@uwlax.edu or visit www.uwlax.edu/catalyst.

Thank you. We’re looking forward to a great issue this semester!

Editors:
Elizabeth Fleig & Jordan Viegut
The Catalyst Publication Team

Banned Books Open Reading, 9/30

CELEBRATE THE RIGHT TO READ!

BANNED BOOKS WEEK OPEN READING

THURSDAY, SEPT. 30th 

5:30-6:30 p.m.
Cowley Hall 100

Share your favorite excerpt from a banned book.  For more information on banned books, visit http://www.ala.org/ and search for “banned books.”  To request disability accommodations or more information about the event, contact English@uwlax.edu or call 608-785-8295 (voice).

Sponsored by the UW-L Department of English.