{"id":104281,"date":"2026-04-20T10:24:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T17:24:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/?p=104281"},"modified":"2026-04-20T10:25:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T17:25:24","slug":"an-evening-of-gratitude-with-the-sou-english-program-and-beyond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/an-evening-of-gratitude-with-the-sou-english-program-and-beyond\/","title":{"rendered":"An Evening of Gratitude with the SOU English Program and Beyond"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1tpbo1y1-34ab0d6cf5eafe82fac6a8822f83ceca\">\n.avia-section.av-1tpbo1y1-34ab0d6cf5eafe82fac6a8822f83ceca{\nbackground-color:#f3f3f3;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1' aria-label='SOU English Stories - Blog Roll Template - Intro Section' class='avia-section av-1tpbo1y1-34ab0d6cf5eafe82fac6a8822f83ceca main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  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el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock  top-30 av-inherit-size av-linked-heading'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >An Evening of Gratitude with the SOU English Program and Beyond<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mo7gd20w-fd2c5f28d9af5ee89df9420e0c8911d2\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mo7gd20w-fd2c5f28d9af5ee89df9420e0c8911d2 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:12px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mo7gd20w-fd2c5f28d9af5ee89df9420e0c8911d2 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>By Nylah Winchester, senior English major<br \/>\nApril 20, 2026<br \/>\nPictured above: Dr. Edwin Battistella and Dr. Margaret Perrow<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mo7gdh4g-dcbce8e6b178fd8b60223a81d8c664c1\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mo7gdh4g-dcbce8e6b178fd8b60223a81d8c664c1 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mo7gdh4g-dcbce8e6b178fd8b60223a81d8c664c1 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>On Friday, February 20, 2026, the <a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/english\/\">English Program<\/a> hosted a celebratory event; the gathering commenced in Central Hall, where they dedicated the English Writing Studio in honor of Emeritus Professor Dr. Edwin Battistella and celebrated Dr. Margaret Perrow\u2019s recent retirement\u2014and her accomplishments, of course! It was a pleasure to be in a space filled with community members, English alumni, current students, and SOU faculty. As I sat in my chair, holding my nanny kid while looking at new and familiar faces, I thought to myself, \u201cWow\u2014I feel so lucky to be in this room.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Planning this event required substantial time and effort. Dr. Alma Rosa Alvarez, the event planner, explains, \u201cWe actually began talking about an event over a year ago, when Mrs. Andr\u00e9e Wickman and her family first gave us a donation in the name of Dr. Battistella to fund our Writing Studio.\u201d Andr\u00e9e Wickman, senior psychology major, notes that supporting the Writing Studio was her way of \u201creturning kindness in a meaningful way.\u201d During a time when Andr\u00e9e was struggling, Dr. Battistella noticed, pulled her aside, and offered guidance that went far beyond academics. Andr\u00e9e wanted to honor \u201cnot just what Ed did for [her], but what he represents as a professor who truly sees his students.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For Andr\u00e9e, the Decker-Battistella Writing Studio represents connection, support, and growth: \u201cThis space was created, in part, by a student for fellow students, reflecting a shared sense of purpose and what can be accomplished when support is extended and carried forward. I wanted to contribute to something that strengthens the connection between students and faculty, because that relationship is where so much real growth happens.\u201d She maintains that creative spaces, like the Writing Studio, are important because \u201cthey transform what can often feel like an isolating and intimidating process into something shared.\u201d The Writing Studio is a place where students can complete assignments and develop their voice, confidence, and critical thinking skills. \u201cBy creating a physical space for creativity, 麻豆传媒女神 signals to students that their voices and ideas carry real value. Students have an area to move through creative blocks, collaborate, and support one another.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mo7gpfkq-436b9be67d48686fe31268be5fabe503\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mo7gpfkq-436b9be67d48686fe31268be5fabe503 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mo7gpfkq-436b9be67d48686fe31268be5fabe503 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mo7gpfkq-436b9be67d48686fe31268be5fabe503 av-styling-no-styling avia-align-  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  pop-20'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/04\/Event-goers-gathered-in-Central-Hall.webp 1200w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/04\/Event-goers-gathered-in-Central-Hall-300x169.webp 300w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/04\/Event-goers-gathered-in-Central-Hall-1030x579.webp 1030w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/04\/Event-goers-gathered-in-Central-Hall-768x432.webp 768w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/04\/Event-goers-gathered-in-Central-Hall-705x397.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/04\/Event-goers-gathered-in-Central-Hall.jpg\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/04\/Event-goers-gathered-in-Central-Hall.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/04\/Event-goers-gathered-in-Central-Hall-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/04\/Event-goers-gathered-in-Central-Hall-1030x579.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/04\/Event-goers-gathered-in-Central-Hall-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/04\/Event-goers-gathered-in-Central-Hall-705x397.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"wp-image-104282 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-104282 avia_image  sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Event-goers gathered in Central Hall\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  > <\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mo7gdslt-b26f7e0eaef6ecd0cfcf32f41280ef81\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mo7gdslt-b26f7e0eaef6ecd0cfcf32f41280ef81 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:12px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mo7gdslt-b26f7e0eaef6ecd0cfcf32f41280ef81 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>Pictured Above: Event-goers gathered in Central Hall<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mo7ge8oe-e9b6816b76cc4b3ac9ae341152c687d2\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mo7ge8oe-e9b6816b76cc4b3ac9ae341152c687d2 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mo7ge8oe-e9b6816b76cc4b3ac9ae341152c687d2 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>When Andr\u00e9e stood in the Writing Studio at the celebration event, it felt \u201cbigger\u201d than her: \u201cIt was honestly one of the most meaningful moments I have experienced in my academic journey. Being able to return, stand in that space, and see it come to life surrounded by faculty, leadership, and students was incredibly powerful.\u201d She felt a \u201cdeep sense of gratitude and pride,\u201d knowing that it all \u201cstemmed from a simple act of kindness and the collaboration of a single student, along with a team of facilities team, the SOU Board of Directors, and faculty like Dr. Perrow, Dr. Alvarez.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Although Alma and her colleagues faced a \u201cnumber of obstacles\u201d that led them to push the event \u201cout and out,\u201d she maintains that it was \u201cwell worth it.\u201d \u201cHaving students, colleagues, and community members express gratitude for [their] event makes [her] think that [they] accomplished [their] overall purpose.\u201d That \u201coverall purpose,\u201d as Alma describes it, was to \u201ccelebrate student accomplishments (past and present) and to celebrate the good work of [their] honored colleagues, Dr. Margaret Perrow and Dr. Ed Battistella.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mo7gf1im-b95d13c5500bf63db226628bf5e26637\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mo7gf1im-b95d13c5500bf63db226628bf5e26637 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:26px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mo7gf1im-b95d13c5500bf63db226628bf5e26637 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock rising-quote av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><blockquote>\n<p class=\"dig-4\" style=\"text-align: left\"><em><span class=\"amaze-ultra madrone\">\u201cThis began with one act of kindness, but it became something much bigger,<\/span> and I hope the Writing Studio and the English Program continue to be a place where that kind of support, collaboration, and generosity continue to grow.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"pop-8\" style=\"font-size: 0.6em;text-align: right\">\u2013 Andr\u00e9e Wickman<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mo7gfg81-585949ea1ecd8bd40480e506a8a0b47c\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mo7gfg81-585949ea1ecd8bd40480e506a8a0b47c .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mo7gfg81-585949ea1ecd8bd40480e506a8a0b47c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The English faculty, as Alma explains, can easily become \u201csiloed.\u201d They teach their classes, rush to their offices to get work done, and often eat lunch at their desks. This constant isolation hinders them from connecting with their colleagues: \u201cWe don&#8217;t always get to see our colleagues. An event like this helps us see beyond the English Studies silo and enjoy the company of folks from all over campus. A special treat, also, was seeing some of our alums, some of our retired colleagues, and staff from other areas.\u201d Alma feels that moments like these\u2014being able to see a variety of folks, with a variety of ages and stations in life\u2014really help make some of the challenges 麻豆传媒女神 facing bearable.<\/p>\n<p>Some of these challenges include funding. Alma clarifies that the faculty in the English program did not have any particular funding goals in mind when they \u201cembarked on creating a celebration.\u201d However, with tightening budgets, they were aware that previous support\u2014such as paying for students to attend conferences or supporting students with conference travel\u2014was no longer available. In addition, the English program cannot support student workers who need additional hours: \u201cWhile the federal government pays for work study, in the past, if a student needed more hours than those allotted to them by the federal government, our program could support students with additional hours. This is something also compromised by shrinking budgets.\u201d The English faculty hopes to create a fund for student opportunities, though &#8220;fundraising was not a primary goal of the event.&#8221; To highlight the impact of the program and provide a way for potential donors to contribute to the student opportunity fund, Elle Stone created posters profiling SOU English Studies alumni that included a QR code for direct donations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mo7gpkxw-dc8db2af40ac96f1985f12f81aac59ef\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mo7gpkxw-dc8db2af40ac96f1985f12f81aac59ef img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mo7gpkxw-dc8db2af40ac96f1985f12f81aac59ef .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mo7gpkxw-dc8db2af40ac96f1985f12f81aac59ef av-styling-no-styling avia-align-  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  pop-20'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/04\/Dr-Edwin-Battistella-getting-a-slice-of-cake.webp 1200w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/04\/Dr-Edwin-Battistella-getting-a-slice-of-cake-300x169.webp 300w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/04\/Dr-Edwin-Battistella-getting-a-slice-of-cake-1030x579.webp 1030w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/04\/Dr-Edwin-Battistella-getting-a-slice-of-cake-768x432.webp 768w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/04\/Dr-Edwin-Battistella-getting-a-slice-of-cake-705x397.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/04\/Dr-Edwin-Battistella-getting-a-slice-of-cake.jpg\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/04\/Dr-Edwin-Battistella-getting-a-slice-of-cake.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/04\/Dr-Edwin-Battistella-getting-a-slice-of-cake-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/04\/Dr-Edwin-Battistella-getting-a-slice-of-cake-1030x579.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/04\/Dr-Edwin-Battistella-getting-a-slice-of-cake-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/04\/Dr-Edwin-Battistella-getting-a-slice-of-cake-705x397.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"wp-image-104287 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-104287 avia_image  sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Dr Edwin Battistella getting a slice of cake\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  > <\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mo7gg2fv-f653c4bb190cb0956a60f0751b9601d7\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mo7gg2fv-f653c4bb190cb0956a60f0751b9601d7 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:12px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mo7gg2fv-f653c4bb190cb0956a60f0751b9601d7 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>Pictured Above: Dr. Edwin Battistella getting a slice of cake<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mo7ggjco-641a53474fc0c9f9c1f595463596eeea\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mo7ggjco-641a53474fc0c9f9c1f595463596eeea .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mo7ggjco-641a53474fc0c9f9c1f595463596eeea '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Elle, a sophomore English major, collected the alumni successes from previous <a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/english\/stories\/\">English program blog stories<\/a>: \u201cI appreciate how thorough the bloggers have been. It made my job much easier.\u201d Through this project, Elle gained \u201ca new admiration for graphic designers and others who create promotional materials.\u201d She realized that the \u201ctiny details\u201d such as colors and branding, make a huge difference in how professional the final product looks. Elle also felt a lot of \u201cstress and anticipation\u201d leading up to the gathering since \u201cDesigning the posters took several rounds of revision until [she] felt happy with them, and it was a test of [her] graphic design skills.\u201d Elle credits Dr. Diana Maltz, Dr. Alma Rosa Alvarez, and Dr. Merrilyne Lundahl for proofreading and ensuring every word was perfect in her alum highlights.<\/p>\n<p>Elle left the festivities feeling \u201cgrateful for all the SOU staff who helped put it together because it truly was an amazing night.\u201d She was especially proud of the sense of community: \u201cIt was nice to see so much community support for the English Studies Program. Our program has impacted so many people\u2019s lives, and it is encouraging to see people who care deeply about its future.\u201d Like Elle, Alma was also affected by the turnout: \u201cI was moved by what both students had to say about Dr. Perrow and what Andree Wickman had to say about Dr. Battistella. While each party spoke specifically about what each of our honorees did for them, the underlying shared value was that English Studies has faculty members who deeply care.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mo7ghnh1-ba7fa2a1c4de275444245d9d7e5d4309\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mo7ghnh1-ba7fa2a1c4de275444245d9d7e5d4309 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:26px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mo7ghnh1-ba7fa2a1c4de275444245d9d7e5d4309 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock rising-quote av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><blockquote>\n<p class=\"dig-4\" style=\"text-align: left\"><em>\u201cIn English Studies, the faculty care about developing strong writers and critical thinkers; <span class=\"amaze-ultra madrone\">we also deeply care about students and each other in holistic ways. That is one of our core values.<\/span> We saw evidence of it as folks shared their gratitude with our colleagues.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"pop-8\" style=\"font-size: 0.6em;text-align: right\">\u2013 Dr. Alma Rosa Alvarez<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mo7gi3j9-89e5795149020805da91a049f182eb0e\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mo7gi3j9-89e5795149020805da91a049f182eb0e .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mo7gi3j9-89e5795149020805da91a049f182eb0e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>As the evening came to a close, I thought about what stood out the most. It was not just the accomplishments of Dr. Battistella and Dr. Perrow\u2014it was the network and support their work has helped build within the English program. From faculty and alumni to current students like Elle Stone, the celebration revealed the genuine dedication people have to the future of English Studies at SOU.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-tl0yva1-f9fe1474c66b9857ae772820474c262b\">\n#top .hr.av-tl0yva1-f9fe1474c66b9857ae772820474c262b{\nmargin-top:0;\nmargin-bottom:20px;\n}\n.hr.av-tl0yva1-f9fe1474c66b9857ae772820474c262b .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\nmax-width:45%;\n}\n.hr.av-tl0yva1-f9fe1474c66b9857ae772820474c262b .av-seperator-icon{\ncolor:#d31d22;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-tl0yva1-f9fe1474c66b9857ae772820474c262b hr-custom  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-yes'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><span class='av-seperator-icon' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue837' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mo7gsasj-e5807638d9a9941e6a08e6efcab77ef9\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mo7gsasj-e5807638d9a9941e6a08e6efcab77ef9 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mo7gsasj-e5807638d9a9941e6a08e6efcab77ef9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>You can stay up-to-date with all of the exciting things happening in our department by following the English Program on Instagram (souenglish) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SOUEnglishProgram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> and by <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdB-YJRDHj3QYJJkUw4TuSh2eYZGSXo7GW60qGcOGUj2wLAWw\/viewform?vc=0&amp;c=0&amp;w=1&amp;flr=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">subscribing to this blog<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Interested in being featured on the English Program blog? Or know someone who is interested? 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