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Genre Info Session

The Genre Editorial Collective team is recruiting new members for next year's edition (Fall 2026-Spring 2027). This student-run journal started in 1967 and is producing its 41st volume! The current Genre team will talk about their process and answer any questions. All students welcome! 
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Study Abroad this summer with Professor Jessica Brooks!

Join Professor Jessica Brooks to see Greece this summer, learn about the comic tradition, AND fulfill a GE (3 / UD-C). 
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Comp Lit Club & Philosophy Club co-host club mixer with guest speaker Dr. Nellie Wieland

All students are invited to join the Comp Lit Club and the Student Philosophy Association at a club mixer in LA 1-312, right after the Week of Welcome, featuring a presentation by Dr. Nellie Wieland (Philosophy).
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Comp Lit Club hosts screening of Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein

Join us before exam chaos begins! Clear your head with Guillermo del Toro's take on Mary Shelley's classic story! 
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Join the Lechaion Environmental Archaeology Project 2026

Spend the summer in Corinth, Greece, and contribute to ongoing research projects! Scan the QR code for detailed information.
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Dr. Cooper's advice for Study Abroad: Dig Magazine
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CSULB students revive literary journal, get a taste of digital publishing
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Eta Sigma Phi (Classics Club) hosts Cuneiform workshop

Come try your hand at the writing system used by Sumerians, Akadians, and Hittites to tell the story of Gilgamesh! Clay, reeds (or the modern equivalent) other implements provided. With a special talk by Dr. Nancy Meyer on the history of writing.
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Call for submissions to Genre vol. 41

Deadline extended to Oct. 19, 2025! Submissions in all media types welcomed. Scan the QR code to find out more!
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Library contest!! Long Story Short Award

The countdown is on — just 3 weeks left for students to submit their work for the Long Story Short Award inter-university writing contest! 🖋️
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Grad School Info Session

Please RSVP to Dr. Katherine McLoone if you plan to attend. The QR code is for the Zoom link.
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ESP movie night! "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum"

Come and join us for pizza and drinks!! Please RSVP so we know how much to order!