Feeling a little stressed about your workload? Join us throughout the semester for PAPERS (People Attempting Prose and Eating Replenishing Substances). Our study sessions provide you with a quiet space, snacks, peer-editing opportunities, and sympathy. Whether you have a ton of reading, an upcoming presentation, a slew of term papers, or any other projects coming up, come join us in Buchanan Tower 599 on the following dates: October 28, 3:30-6pm November 12, 4-6pm November 25, 3:30-6pm For more details and to RSVP, check out the Facebook event.

Calling all ghouls and goblins! The ESA is partnering with the History, Geography, Economics, and International Relations Students’ Associations to host a spooktacular Halloween party. Bring your best literary costume and come enjoy the hauntings and celebrations. Here’s all the info you need: When: Friday, October 31st from 6-9pm Where: MASS, Buchanan D Who: This open to all members of the English, History, Geography, Economics, and International Relations Students’ Associations. You can always get an ESA membership beforehand for only $2. Cost: Early bird $2, $5 at the door. More Details: Check out the Facebook event.

THE COLLOQUIUM 2014 “I came. I saw. I colloquium.” CALL FOR ACADEMIC SUBMISSIONS The UBC English Students’ Association is welcoming submissions for the first undergraduate English students’ symposium. We aim to offer a unique opportunity to showcase exceptional work by English undergraduates in the fields of English language, literature, and literary theory alongside presentations by UBC English professors on their research. Presentations will be followed by questions and discussion. Who can submit? Submissions are open to all UBC undergraduate English students, regardless of year or specialization. What can I submit? We would love to see presentations derived from final papers, undergraduate theses, and any kind of original, interesting, or ongoing…

It’s that spooktacular time of year again! Want to inject some literary terror into your Halloween plans? All dressed up as your favourite dead author with nowhere to go? Intrigued by the thought of $2 beer and $4 wine? Exasperated by my litany of rhetorical questions? Come out to prowl at this year’s joint HALLOWEEN PARTY hosted by YOUR UBC English Students’ Association, UBC History Students Association, and UBC Philosophy Students’ Association! RSVP on Facebook  to stay up to date on getting tickets and treats! DATE: Oct 31, 2013 TIME: 6-9pm LOCATION: Buch MASS TICKETS: $2 now, $5 at the door PERKS: > FREE FOOD > Beer $2, Wine $4 > Prizes for…

“Why are my English Major friends constantly making bad puns? Every time I hang out with them ICE CREAM! I just can’t CAKE it anymore!” Join us for other awful, awful puns, as well as root beer floats, and our inter-departmentally famous ice-cream cake, at this year’s first ESA ICE CREAM CAKE SOCIAL!!! This Friday from 3-5 at MASS.

Meet your ESA execs and get FREE MOLTEN HAPPINESS* if you bring your own mug to our booth in the SUB Courtyard! We will be at our booth this Thursday & Friday (11am-3pm) available for all ESA-related queries and some light jousting depending on the weather. See you there!   (*note: FREE MOLTEN HAPPINESS = tea. aww ye)

If you’re looking to get involved with the ESA this year, consider applying for our new Events Coordinator position! The Events Coordinator will plan 2-3 events per term for the ESA, as well as the TGS launch party. Creativity, organizational skills, and an ability to delegate are all necessary qualities for the position. Experience in a similar field an asset but not required. To apply, please send us a short e-mail stating why you are interested and any relevant experience you have. You may attach a resume if you feel it strengthens your application. The deadline for applying is September 20th, at midnight. Please email: english.ubc@gmail.com.