The Department of English at the University of Dayton offers many opportunities for academic and creative growth. Involvement in activities, programs, and events sponsored by the department enables graduate students to apply their classroom learning, enhance their intellectual life, and foster their professional development. Here are a few of the possibilities:

• The Mideast Regional Conference on Christianity and Literature, frequently held on the UD campus
• The annual University of Dayton LitFest
• Appearances by visiting writers for the University Arts Series
• Distinguished Speakers Series
• Annual autumn trip to the Stratford, Ontario Shakespearean Festival
• The opportunity to contribute to Orpheus, the University of Dayton's literary magazine published bi-annually by students
• The services provided by The Write Place
• Pursuing course work in the International Summer Study Abroad Program
• Summer Research Fellowships funded by the Graduate School
• Travel support for participation at local and national conferences
• Teaching in computer-assisted labs and special programs such as the Social Justice/Service Learning Cohort