Hendrix-Murphy Foundation - Programs in Literature and Language

Calling first-year students of all majors! Are you passionate about literature and language? Are you curious about the Murphy Scholars Program? Don’t miss our drop-in information session on Wednesday, January 17 from 11:30-12:45 in the Murphy Seminar Room. (Pizza provided.) Applications open Tuesday, January 16. Details here on the requirements, benefits, and application process: https://www.hendrixmurphy.org/page/about-the-program

Hendrix-in-Tours is a four-week summer language program that gives Hendrix students an opportunity to study French language and culture in the capital city of the Loire Valley. Read about the summer 2023 experience: https://www.hendrixmurphy.org/article/1377317

This summer, twelve Hendrix students spent six weeks exploring the natural splendor and culture of Costa Rica with Dr. Carmen Merrick and Dr. J.D. Gantz. Read about their immersive experience in San Luis: http://bit.ly/3Tbsnxl

Join us on Friday, 12/1 at 12:10 p.m. in Bates Dining Room in the Caf for Literature and Language over Lunch. Dr. Kristi McKim will discuss writing her new book RUSHMORE.

This fall the Hendrix-Murphy Foundation awarded $41,336 in grants for six student cocurricular projects, two faculty-led campus projects, and one faculty-led study-travel project in literature and language. Read about these upcoming immersive experiences http://bit.ly/40Jze2U

This July, 11 Hendrix students spent a month in Spain, exploring and studying peninsular and Latin American Spanish literature at the University Complutense of Madrid. Read the full story about Hendrix-in-Madrid http://bit.ly/40BSmzO

Join us on Wednesday, 11/15 from 4:10-6:00 p.m. in the Murphy Seminar Room for a table read of Murphy Fellow in Theatre Lavinia Roberts’ prize winning play The Curious Case of Agatha Christie! No need to prepare in advance. Optional dress: mystery or 1920s. All are welcome.

Join us on Thursday, 11/16, at 8 p.m. in the Murphy Seminar Room for Word Garden! Satya McCarthy-Rotella, Madeline Mundkowsky, Ellery Seymour, and Lain Shoals will read original works. The Creative Writing Program's WG features the best in Hendrix student creative writing.

Murphy Visiting Poet Kyle Tran Myhre will read and discuss his work on Thursday, November 9, at 7:30 p.m. in Reves Recital Hall. A reception and book signing in Trieschmann Gallery will follow. This event is free and open to the public.

Join Hendrix-Murphy and the Organization for Latino Expressions (OLE) for a special Dia de Muertos event on Wednesday, November 1 at 6:00p.m. in the Murphy House. RSVP here http://bit.ly/3tWi85n Walk-ins are also welcome!

Join us on Friday, October 27 from 10:10-11 a.m. in the Murphy Seminar Room for a conversation with Odyssey medalist Trenton Lee Stewart ’92 about his award-winning book series and the life of a writer. All are welcome.

The second Word Garden of the year is next week! Sydney Austen, Noah Carroll, Autumn Gault, and Mabrey Matz will read original works of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. See you Thursday, September 28, at 8 p.m. in the Murphy House. All are welcome!

Join us Friday, September 29 for Literature and Language over Lunch! Dr. Dorian Stuber, Annie Elliott, Ellery Seymour, and Sophia Stolkey will give a presentation about their summer study-travel experience in Germany.

Join us in celebrating the release of The Perfect Bastard: Poems by Murphy Scholar alum Quinn Carver Johnson ’21! Don’t miss Quinn's campus Book Launch on 9/21 and their Literature and Language over Lunch on 9/22.

K-Ming Chang is a poet, novelist, and short story writer who, at age 25, has already been named a Kundiman Fellow, a Lambda Literary Award Winner, a National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 Honoree, and an O. Henry Prize Winner. Read about her upcoming visit: http://bit.ly/3P9TDZC

In anticipation of Murphy Visiting Poet Garrett Hongo’s 10/5 public reading, students, faculty, and staff are invited to join the Coral Road: Poems reading group! If interested, email McGill@hendrix.edu by Monday, 9/18 to sign up and receive a free copy of the book.

Join us on Friday, September 15 for Literature and Language over Lunch with Lily Ryall ’24. Lily will discuss her summer study-travel experience to Québec, Canada! Can’t wait to hear more? Read about her trip in her Murphy Scholar profile https://bit.ly/42PRGWX.

Join us this Friday, 9/8 at 7 pm in Cabe Theatre for the 26th annual Playwright’s Theatre! Bring a friend! This event is free and open to the public.

The first Word Garden of the year is next week! See you Thursday, 9/7, at 8 pm in the Murphy House. The Creative Writing Program's Word Garden features the best in Hendrix student creative writing. All are welcome.

Got an idea for a project that involves literature or language? Don't miss our funding info session with Odyssey on Thursday, 9/7 at 11:10 in Mills A. Read more about Hendrix-Murphy funding: http://bit.ly/3OPNn9c