Student Clubs
Students in English contribute to our literary community through a variety of student groups. The three listed below are all registered with UAF's Student Leadership and Involvement Office, which provides organizational support.
Creative Writing Club
The Creative Writing Club (CWC) provides a forum for undergraduate writers to share their creative work and engage in discussions about craft, literature, and the writing life. Group members collaborate virtually and hold semi-regular meetings. They share writing prompts, host informal workshops, and distribute opportunities for publication and professional development. In the future, the CWC hopes to host the occasional informational panel or campus reading. All students are welcome to join CWC regardless of their majors or areas of study.
Ice Box Literary Journal
Ice Box is the annual literary journal for UAF undergraduates. While the editorial staff is made up of students enrolled in ENGL 475: Practicum in Literary Publishing (spring semesters), Ice Box is also an official student group. During fall semesters, members prepare the journal's production budget, publicize the previous issue, post the annual call for submissions, and host a fundraiser book sale.
English Graduate Organization
The English Graduate Organization (EGO) advocates for graduate students in the Department of English. Its goals are to promote the local literary community and to provide opportunities for professional development. The group hosts student readings, literary journal submission parties, and creative fundraisers. Through these events, EGO seeks to work with faculty and other professionals to prepare its members for careers in academia, writing, editing, and publishing. When possible, the group provides partial funding for officers or members to attend the annual AWP conference. EGO has existed since the mid-1980s at UAF. In that time it has served as a liaison between students, faculty, the College of Liberal Arts, and the university as a whole.