English Department Student Colloquium
2025 English Department Student Colloquium
The BC English Department recognizes the excellent work, diversity and future potential of its students with its annual Student Colloquium. Currently-enrolled BC students are encouraged to submit an essay between 1500-3000 words on any topic in English and Literature. All finalists will be published in Bakersfield College's online journal, The Grapevine.
Requirements
- Students must be currently enrolled at Bakersfield College.
- Essay must be in Word format and a minimum of 1500 words; not to exceed 3000 words.
- Students may write on any topic in English or Literature.
- Submissions are due to Rae Ann Kumelos @ rae.kumelos@bakersfieldcollege.edu by Monday, April 11, 2025 by 5:00PM
The Student Colloquium
The finalists will be notified by Monday, April 21, 2025 and will present their papers to the Colloquium on Friday, April 25, from 10:00AM to Noon in the Norman Levan Center for the Humanities. Family and friends are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. If necessary, the event will be held via Zoom.
Award
The final chosen essay is awarded $1000; the two runners-up are awarded $250 each. All finalists will be published in Bakersfield College's online journal, The Grapevine.
Questions?
Contact English Professor Dr. Rae Ann Kumelos at rae.kumelos@bakersfieldcollege.edu.
