Hendrix-Murphy Foundation - Programs in Literature and Language

This is Kennedy Reynolds, a Murphy Scholar of the Class of 2020 who has spent her time studying the history of the world and the Spanish language. Graduating 𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘢 𝘤𝘶𝘮 𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘥𝘦 with distinction in History and Spanish, Kennedy was also named to Phi Beta Kappa. As a Murphy Scholar, she participated in Hendrix-in-Madrid, took part in the Oxford Programme for Undergraduate Studies, traveled to Lisbon, Portugal, for the International Conference on the Short Story in English, and attended the C.D. Wright Women Writers Conference. Kennedy, we are thrilled with all you have accomplished so far and we can't wait to see what the future holds for you!

This is Jane Henderson, a Murphy Scholar of the Class of 2020 who has immersed herself in Spanish literature and language over the last few years. Graduating 𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘢 𝘤𝘶𝘮 𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘥𝘦 with distinction in Psychology, Jane was also named to Phi Beta Kappa. As a Murphy Scholar, she participated in Hendrix-in-Madrid, traveled to Spain for a Spanish Civil War trip, and performed an interdisciplinary study of "La Retirada" in Barcelona. She also traveled to New York City for the "Loophole of Retreat" conference. Congrats, Jane— may your love for literature and language continue to carry you around the world!

Rep. John Lewis, receiving the National Book Award in 2016, was overcome with emotion recalling a boyhood in which he was not allowed in the public library due to the color of his skin. Hendrix-Murphy lifts up the love of books and reading for all, especially black and brown persons who were historically denied access by both overt and invisible barriers. At this momentous time, we redouble our own commitment to being part of the solution and dismantling racist systems. In July we’re launching a new podcast, “Re: Lit,” the first episode of which will highlight Black voices in contemporary literature. Also, watch for our series of thought-provoking words from Murphy Visiting Writers of color. This summer and beyond, join us as we strive to make our world of letters a beloved community, building a nation that fully delivers on its promises of equality, justice, and inclusivity. Happy Juneteenth! (Sculpture: Martin Luther King memorial by Frank Hayden) https://twitter.com/nationalbook/status/1274031943181426688?s=20

This is Olivia Hardick, a Murphy Scholar of the Class of 2020 who has spent much of her time at Hendrix involved in Spanish literature. Graduating 𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘢 𝘤𝘶𝘮 𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘥𝘦 with distinction in History and Spanish, Olivia was also named to Phi Beta Kappa. As a Murphy Scholar, she participated in Hendrix-in-Madrid, studied abroad in Argentina, and was the co-leader for visiting writer Daína Chaviano's reading group. Here's to you, Olivia! We can't wait to see where your passion for literature and language takes you.

This is Haven Griffin, a Murphy Scholar of the Class of 2020 who is significantly interested in not only the sciences but also Spanish language and culture. Graduating 𝘤𝘶𝘮 𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘥𝘦 with distinction in Neuroscience and Odyssey, Haven has completed multiple Murphy Scholar projects relating to Spanish. She participated in Hendrix-in-Madrid, lived in the Spanish House on the Hendrix College campus, and authored a Spanish translation project titled "Women in the Spanish Civil War." ¡Felicidades, Haven! We hope your love for literature and language carries you far!

This is Emma Gimenez, a Murphy Scholar of the Class of 2020 who has devoted her time at Hendrix to both psychology and language. Graduating 𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘢 𝘤𝘶𝘮 𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘥𝘦 with distinction in Psychology and Odyssey, Emma received the Margaret E. Fitch Award in Psychology and was named to Phi Beta Kappa. As a Murphy Scholar, she completed projects both abroad and on campus: She studied Italian in Bologna and helped Rwandan girls use creative writing to enhance their well-being. At Hendrix, she served as a Spanish Peer Learning Assistant and acted as Translation Assistant for Dr. Anne Goldberg's Costa Rica Blue Zones research. Congrats, Emma! We can only imagine all of what you will accomplish in the future.

This is Bailey Brya, a Murphy Scholar of the Class of 2020 who is deeply interested in the connections forged by the nations of the world. She graduated 𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘢 𝘤𝘶𝘮 𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘥𝘦 with distinction in International Relations and Odyssey, and she received the Ian T. King Prize in International Relations. As a Murphy Scholar, Bailey studied in China through the Hendrix in Shanghai program and through the Chinese language-immersion program in Guilin, China. She also served as a writing mentor at Anne Watson Elementary and completed a Hendrix-Murphy editing project titled 𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘕𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘢 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦. Bailey, we are proud of what you've accomplished in the realm of literature and language, and we can't wait to see where it takes you!

This is Emily Gardner, a Murphy Scholar of the Class of 2020 with a passion for theatre and playwriting! She graduated with distinction in Theatre Arts and Dance and received the Vivian Hill Drama Award. Emily took on multiple playwriting projects as a Murphy Scholar, where she participated in 4-H, the Hendrix-Grown Theatre Playwriting Project, acted as the dramaturg for 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘺 𝘐, and completed a Hendrix-Murphy playwriting-intensive study trip to St. Mary's University in London. Congrats, Emily! We look forward to what you may write and accomplish in the future!

This is Emily Bowie, a Murphy Scholar of the Class of 2020 with a knack for language and for understanding the people and cultures around her! She majored in Spanish and Anthropology, graduating magna cum laude with distinction in both areas as well as distinction in Odyssey. She received the Quiet Leader Award and the Ferris C. Baker Sociology Award, and was named to Phi Beta Kappa. Emily studied in Spain through the Hendrix in Madrid program and did intensive studies of Murphy Visiting Writers Trenton Lee Stewart, Nickole Brown, and Jessica Jacobs. Here's to you, Emily—may your love for literature and language carry you far!

This is the cohort of Murphy Scholars that just graduated, shown here from their induction in October 2017. We are so proud of all that they have accomplished! Stay tuned for individual grad features!

Class of 2020, we've loved every minute of our time with you as we read, wrote, traveled, and studied language and literature together, and today we love seeing each of your faces in this ceremony. Congratulations—you made it! https://www.hendrix.edu/Commencement/

Hendrix-Murphy is now on Instagram! Follow us @hendrix_murphy or click the link below to get weekly updates on our new page! https://www.instagram.com/hendrix_murphy/

Inkwells, vintage typewriters, and more! Join this virtual tour TODAY to see writing tools used by iconic writers. https://americanwritersmuseum.org/program-calendar/tools-of-the-trade-virtual-tour/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Weekly_Update_5.20

So proud of @HendrixCollege's new graduates.

Word Garden is blooming! Tune in Friday, May 15, at 12:10pm to the Hendrix-Murphy Events channel of the Hendrix Community Events Team for thesis readings by creative writing seniors. If you're not in the Hendrix network, email Hendrix-Murphy(at)hendrix.edu and request to join.

You're invited to a garden party...a Word Garden party that is! Join us on Friday at 12:10 as the Creative Writing Seniors read from their senior theses.

Did you miss last week's Literature and Language, Live Online? Don't worry! You can still read those poems for comfort and solace here: https://5il.co/fmp2

Congrats to CHS junior Maggie Batson for winning the Hendrix-Murphy Book Award! Check out the other winners and learn more about the award here: https://www.hendrix.edu/hendrix-murphy-book-award-2020.aspx

Head on over and read this press release about the new Hendrix Murphy website and app! https://www.hendrix.edu/murphy-new-website-app.aspx

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