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Emma Henderson wins the Jennifer Prosser Wade and Family Annual Award in Scottish Studies

Emma Henderson, a fourth-year student currently completing a double major in English and history, as well as a certificate in Hellenic studies, has won the Jennifer Prosser Wade and Family Annual Award in Scottish Studies. Read her story here. learn more →
Otoniya Okot Bitek bears witness in Shadbolt Fellowship

Learn more about Otoniya Okot Bitek, who is one of four Jack and Doris Shadbolt Fellows in the Humanities for 2020-2021. learn more →

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English Department alumnus Alix Shield earns more kudos January 22, 2021
Alix Shield, a 2020 SFU English PhD alumnus, has won an Emerging Open Scholarship Award from the...
Remembering Dr. Ronald J. Baker OC December 15, 2020
We remember Dr. Ronald J. Baker OC, who was the first head of the SFU Department of English...
Otoniya Okot Bitek bears witness in Shadbolt Fellowship January 26, 2021
Learn more about Otoniya Okot Bitek, who is one of four Jack and Doris Shadbolt Fellows in the...
Congratulations to Ethan Gibson and Natasha Tar! November 30, 2020
The Department of English celebrates the achievements of undergraduate students Ethan Gibson and...