Tag Archive: Poetry contest

English Department to Hold STEM-Themed Poetry Contest

October 12, 2021

The East Central College English Department will hold its first-ever STEM-themed poetry contest. The contest calls for poems with topics relating to Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Math, commonly referred to as STEM. STEM isn’t the first thing that people think when writing or reading poetry, according to Josh Stroup, instructor and English department chair. “The… View Article

English Department Essay, Poetry Contest Winners

May 13, 2021

The East Central College English Department sought student entries for the annual Poetry and Research Writing Contest. In the poetry category, Grace Sellers received first-place honors for, “Rice Crispy Knees.” In the research essay category, first place was awarded to Clara Curtmann for, “Why Beijing Should Not Host the 2022 Winter Olympic Games.” Both first-place… View Article

#InspiringExcellence – Spring Writing Contest Winners Announced!

March 28, 2017

In February and March, we asked students if they had a knack for objective writing or making art with words. Dozens submitted their entries for the English Department’s Annual Poetry and Research Writing Contest. “There was a lot of debate from our judges this year,” said English instructor Josh Stroup. “We were very impressed with… View Article