The English Graduate Organization (EGO) serves the interests of graduate students enrolled in the English M.A. and Ph.D. Programs. Our focus is twofold: we seek, first, to promote community among English graduate students, and second, to support them as professional teachers and scholars as they prepare for the job market.

Currently, EGO organizes and oversees the following initiatives:

The graduate mentoring program for first-year M.A. and new Ph.D. students.
Incoming graduate students are matched with more experienced graduate students to help orient those new to our program and the English department. 

Research colloquia.
These research groups meet to critically read and discuss work-in-progress by both graduate students and faculty. Work typically includes drafts of scholarly articles and ongoing dissertation chapters.

Department socials and receptions.
Throughout the academic year, we often coordinate receptions with our faculty, fellow graduate students, and our undergraduate majors in English. 

We appreciate all participation in the above activities! We also appreciate additional suggestions for ways to enrich our life in the department as valued colleagues.