Learning Firsthand - English

Fine Arts Magazine

On Concept's Edge, Roanoke College's fine arts magazine, is entirely student run. The staff works on layout, printer selection, and the choosing of student and faculty submissions for print. It is printed biannually and is packed to the brim with good writing accompanied by a popular reading series.. Some recent editors (and writers published in the magazine) have gone on to interesting careers in writing and publishing, while others have entered well respected MFA programs.

Student Newspaper

If Woodward and Bernstein are your heroes, you might want to investigate joining the staff of Roanoke College's much beloved Brackety-Ack, our weekly newspaper with the weird name and the insightful, hard-nosed approach to life on campus. The Brackety-Ack is always looking for good writers (or folks on their way to becoming good writers) to work on campus news, editorials, letters-to-the editor, and opinion polls.

Roanoke College Yearbook

If you favor annaul (as opposed to weekly) deadlines, we suggest getting involved with the college's yearbook, the Rawenoch. This publication of the year's events is entirely student run, and provides  students with a lasting keepsake of their glorious years at "Dear Old Roanoke."

Roanoke Review

The Roanoke Review is a national journal of poetry and shor fiction edited by Dr. paul Hanstedt.  Each year he is assisted by an editorial team of top English students who are involved in every stage of production.  They receive valuable hands-on training in editing and publishing and widely respected national literary review.

Visiting Writers Series

Roanoke's English students frequently interact with well-known regional and national writers hosted by the department every semester.  Students find themselves at readings, in classes, or at dinner with prominent poets, novelists and nonfiction writers.  These experiences give students a greater understanding of the discipline and more confidence in their own writing.

Study Abroad

Roanoke College offers many study abroad programs that allow students to earn academic credit while outside the United States.

May Term

May Term is approximately a three week period during which students can participate in a wide array of Intensive Learning opportunities, including travel courses as well as on-campus courses.

Internships

Many students expand their knowledge and skill sets in the field of applied history through internship experiences off campus.

Independent Study

Independent studies provide students with a practical application of their particular majors or more specialized study in a particular area.

Summer Scholars Program

The Summer Scholars Program at Roanoke College is a grant program that enables qualified students to conduct intensive, independent research for eight to twelve weeks during the summer.