The English Department Professionalization Series prepares students for various career paths through regularly scheduled workshops during each semester, which are available on campus and online.
Fall 2025 Professionalization Series
Please join the Department of English for a virtual event with former English major and current Chief Online Learning Officer and Director for UIS’s Center for Online Learning, Research and Service, Emily Boles! Ms. Boles will discuss the transition from being an English major to a career in online learning.
When: 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Where: Join us on Zoom!
Dr. Livia Arndal Woods will facilitate a conversation with Ms. Boles focused on highlighting English degree career applications.
Benefits of the Professionalization Series
- Learning opportunities from working professionals
- Engagement with UIS Alumni
- Resume, cover letter and job application writing
- Assistance with applications for graduate and professional programs
- Career-building experiences