During the 2007-2008 academic year the Mu Omicron chapter has been, as usual, very busy.

Our first movie night was Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 7pm in The International Studies Room (STT5113). Prof O'Steen showed "Singin' in the Rain" and a lively discussion followed.  It was a great night of fun and music.  A good time was had by all who attended.

In late November Dr. Gougeon hosted movie night at his home.  The group had pizza and viewed Amistad. Everyone enjoyed spending time at the Gougeon's lovely home and discussing the importance of the film.
 

In the November, 2007 we sponsored a trip, in conjunction with the Department of English & Theatre to New York City.  The trip began with a visit to The Cloisters, the branch of The Metropolitan Museum of Art devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe.  From there we continued to mid-town Manhattan to see a the Broadway production of Pygmalion, presented by The Roundabout Theatre Company.

(from left to right)Carolyne King, Kristin Manley, Ashley Teatum and (in front) Megan LoBue.
Ready for hard work and hard play in Louisville.

Carolyne King, Megan Lo Bue, Kristin Manley, Pauline Palko, and Ashley Teatum are presenting papers at the national convention in Louisville, Kentucky.

Carolyne King, was invited to present her paper “Making Room in a Little Tub of Guts: The Fertility of Death.”

Megan Lo Bue was invited to present her paper “Tommie as a Prefiguration in Stephen Crane’s Maggie: A Girl of the Streets.”

Kristin Manley, was invited to present her paper “The ‘Second Sight’ of Dari Bundren in William Faulkner’s As I Lay Dying."

Pauline Palko was invited to present her collection of poems, “An Ample Cup.”

Ashley Teatum was invited to present her paper “Mallory’s Depiction of Sir Gareth as a Static Character.”

Dr. Rebecca Beal was invited to speak at the national convention as well.  She will present “Sigma Tau Delta at the University of Scranton,” for a Chapter Sponsor Workshop.

Professor Michael O’Steen and Dr. Len Gougeon led film discussions, and more will be forthcoming before the end of the academic year.

Revision of the Advising Handbook is underway and will be completed this academic year.

Another trip to New York City is being planned for the end of March.  This time we will see Harold Pinter's The Homecoming.  Everyone will have free time to do some shopping or sightseeing, and what would a trip to the city be without shopping?!