English Activities
The Crucible gets its name from UNC’s first student magazine, which was published from 1892 to 1920 when the school was called Colorado State Normal School. Since the 1960s, The Crucible has been UNC’s student magazine for writing and art. A group called United Student Literary Voices (USLV) chooses student work to publish twice a year. The magazine includes poetry, stories, photography, and both traditional and digital art. Students from all majors and backgrounds are welcome to join and get involved.
The Crucible is published twice a year – an un-themed issue at the end of the fall semester and a themed issue at the end of the spring semester. The theme is shared when submissions open. On average, each issue receives about 100 students submissions, including writing and artwork.
Latest Issues
The latest issues are available free of charge at the English Office in Ross Hall 1284. In addition, we now have e-book issues available on our website.
Meeting
For up-to-date information, join our mailing list here. New members are always welcomed.
Submit Your Work
All UNC students, as well as undergraduates from any two- or four-year institution, are invited to submit their work. Please visit the Crucible’s website for submission information.
Faculty Advisor: Lisa Zimmerman
Join Our English Honor Societies
Sigma Tau Delta
UNC’s Zeta Psi Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, began in April 1988 with help from Professor Lloyd Worley. The chapter has won the “Best Chapter” award three times and has many graduates have gone on to leadership roles. The Zeta Psi Chapter has seen many of its members win scholarships and internships from Sigma Tau Delta. Because of its great work, the international Board of Directors gave Zeta Psi Chapter the "Chapter of the Decade" award. The Society is open to English majors and minors who are in their junior and senior year, have a GPA of 3.30 GPA of higher, and meet other school requirements.
Sigma Lambda Gamma
Freshmen and sophomores who are English majors, minors, or thinking about studying English can join Lambda Gamma. For information about Sigma Tau Delta and Lambda Gamma, contact Dr. Kristin Bovaird-Abbo (Kristin.BovairdAbbo@unco.edu).
The Neal Cross Lecture Series
The Neal Cross Lecture Series was created with money left by Neal Cross, who was an English professor 1941 to 1979. The funds are used to sponsor visits by guest lecturers, writers-in-residence, and other cultural events. The Neal Cross Lecture Series has included many well-known scholars, writers, filmmakers, and activists, including the following:
- Isabel Allende
- Margaret Atwood
- Houston Baker
- James Baldwin
- Barbara Christian
- Mary Daly
- Harlan Ellison
- Erica King
- Ginny Di
and many more!
Program areas in the College of Humanities and Social Science may apply for funds to bring UNC’s campus. For information and application materials, please contact Lisa Zimmerman.