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LLP is wishing you a happy holiday break. Take a well deserved moment on this last day of class to acknowledge and appreciate your triumphs this semester! We will see you in December!
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
LLP is wishing you a happy holiday break. Take a well deserved moment on this last day of class to acknowledge and appreciate your triumphs this semester! We will see you in December!
Thanksgiving Time Out for Humanity | LLP "Soul to Soul" Poem of the Week: "Perhaps the World Ends Here," by Joy Harjo
"Our dreams drink coffee with us as they put their arms around our children. "
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"Our dreams drink coffee with us as they put their arms around our children. "
youtu.be/0ymiWUHjrVc?...
November 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Thanksgiving Time Out for Humanity | LLP "Soul to Soul" Poem of the Week: "Perhaps the World Ends Here," by Joy Harjo
"Our dreams drink coffee with us as they put their arms around our children. "
youtu.be/0ymiWUHjrVc?...
"Our dreams drink coffee with us as they put their arms around our children. "
youtu.be/0ymiWUHjrVc?...
November 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
First ornaments on the LLP Tree...Ready to read a book by the Fire????
"There are two ways of spreading light; to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it." —Edith Wharton, “Vesalius in Zante
"There are two ways of spreading light; to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it." —Edith Wharton, “Vesalius in Zante
November 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
First ornaments on the LLP Tree...Ready to read a book by the Fire????
"There are two ways of spreading light; to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it." —Edith Wharton, “Vesalius in Zante
"There are two ways of spreading light; to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it." —Edith Wharton, “Vesalius in Zante
Attend informational today to learn more about study abroad opportunity in LLP in the Spring!
November 20, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Attend informational today to learn more about study abroad opportunity in LLP in the Spring!
LLP was delighted to host English Alumna Chandler Wilson and her KIPP Academy HS students for an academic discussion of novel and film "Nickel Boys." Brava to Dr. Jennifer Hayes for facilitating.
“Make a career of humanity. Make it a central part of your life.”
― Colson Whitehead, The Nickel Boys
“Make a career of humanity. Make it a central part of your life.”
― Colson Whitehead, The Nickel Boys
November 19, 2025 at 8:51 PM
LLP was delighted to host English Alumna Chandler Wilson and her KIPP Academy HS students for an academic discussion of novel and film "Nickel Boys." Brava to Dr. Jennifer Hayes for facilitating.
“Make a career of humanity. Make it a central part of your life.”
― Colson Whitehead, The Nickel Boys
“Make a career of humanity. Make it a central part of your life.”
― Colson Whitehead, The Nickel Boys
Congrats LLP Interns (Jasmine Heard and Lillian Rose) who were recently notified that they BOTH earned spots as interns next spring in the Tennessee State Capitol. Rose: "I will be working under a senator to handle administrative tasks, research and communication with constituents." Brava!
November 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Congrats LLP Interns (Jasmine Heard and Lillian Rose) who were recently notified that they BOTH earned spots as interns next spring in the Tennessee State Capitol. Rose: "I will be working under a senator to handle administrative tasks, research and communication with constituents." Brava!
Its beginning to look a lot like Xmas in LLP. CAPTION CONTEST starts now speculating on Admin Brady's activity here: "I did the the Math! This is why I love English."
November 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Its beginning to look a lot like Xmas in LLP. CAPTION CONTEST starts now speculating on Admin Brady's activity here: "I did the the Math! This is why I love English."
Puzzle fever is spreading in LLP! Join the folks in Elliot Hall Ste 310 in completing this 1000 piece challenge while learning about a new writer! We are putting it all on the table!
November 18, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Puzzle fever is spreading in LLP! Join the folks in Elliot Hall Ste 310 in completing this 1000 piece challenge while learning about a new writer! We are putting it all on the table!
Starting a new puzzle to help us decompress during Finals season and you are invited. The theme is Captain Marvel because we are all superhuman!
November 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Starting a new puzzle to help us decompress during Finals season and you are invited. The theme is Captain Marvel because we are all superhuman!
Time out for Humanities | The LLP 'Soul to Soul' poem of the week is "Tell All The Truth" by Emily Dickinson.
November 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Time out for Humanities | The LLP 'Soul to Soul' poem of the week is "Tell All The Truth" by Emily Dickinson.
Dr. Masala's Spanish students were transported to Panama City today. Where will LLP take you tomorrow?
November 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Dr. Masala's Spanish students were transported to Panama City today. Where will LLP take you tomorrow?
Last Soul Fire of the semester last night: Pizza, poetry, and a puzzle we just couldn't quit. Gonna take that same victorious spirit into Finals season. See you with new Soul to Soul poems in the new year!
November 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Last Soul Fire of the semester last night: Pizza, poetry, and a puzzle we just couldn't quit. Gonna take that same victorious spirit into Finals season. See you with new Soul to Soul poems in the new year!
More Internship Opportunities for LLP students. Reach out to the department if you want assistance with the application process. Cheers!
November 12, 2025 at 9:26 PM
More Internship Opportunities for LLP students. Reach out to the department if you want assistance with the application process. Cheers!
LLP OPPORTUNITY! Teach for America will be on the 2nd Floor of Floyd Payne between 11-12 to discuss the following.
November 12, 2025 at 4:52 PM
LLP OPPORTUNITY! Teach for America will be on the 2nd Floor of Floyd Payne between 11-12 to discuss the following.
Congratulations to our incredible Sigma Tau Delta Fall graduates! Your hard work, creativity, and passion for languages and literature have left a lasting mark. We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished. From Your Proud STD Adviser: Dr. Heidi Williams @Chandler Smith, @Antonio Seales, @Jaron Hill
November 11, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Congratulations to our incredible Sigma Tau Delta Fall graduates! Your hard work, creativity, and passion for languages and literature have left a lasting mark. We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished. From Your Proud STD Adviser: Dr. Heidi Williams @Chandler Smith, @Antonio Seales, @Jaron Hill
Time out for Humanities | The LLP Soul to Soul Poem of the week is "Legacies" by Nikki Giovanni. Listen:
youtu.be/Xtj8yodqse4?...
youtu.be/Xtj8yodqse4?...
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Time out for Humanities | The LLP Soul to Soul Poem of the week is "Legacies" by Nikki Giovanni. Listen:
youtu.be/Xtj8yodqse4?...
youtu.be/Xtj8yodqse4?...
November 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
November 7, 2025 at 9:43 PM
More LLP classes on the Spring 2026 smorgasbord. Reach out to your adviser today!
November 7, 2025 at 9:26 PM
More LLP classes on the Spring 2026 smorgasbord. Reach out to your adviser today!
As we start a new "LLP Puzzle Get Down Challenge," we want to thank all of those who contributed to the last one. This one is coming to a hallway near you: "Without Community, there is no Liberation," Audre Lorde.
November 6, 2025 at 8:29 PM
As we start a new "LLP Puzzle Get Down Challenge," we want to thank all of those who contributed to the last one. This one is coming to a hallway near you: "Without Community, there is no Liberation," Audre Lorde.
Countdown has started.....see you soon
November 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Countdown has started.....see you soon
These LLP students came by for Spring '26 Registration only to discover they had won the Pinkard scholarship for Midterm Grade Excellence....Have you checked in with your adviser today????
November 5, 2025 at 9:32 PM
These LLP students came by for Spring '26 Registration only to discover they had won the Pinkard scholarship for Midterm Grade Excellence....Have you checked in with your adviser today????
Countdown has begun! Bring a pen and a friend!
November 5, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Countdown has begun! Bring a pen and a friend!
Deadline extended to Nov. 15!
November 3, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Deadline extended to Nov. 15!