Frightfully Important News!
The English Department is pleased to announce the
Varma Prizes in Gothic Literature.
Thanks to a donation from alumnus William Blakeney, the Department has instituted a Gothic creative writing competition, in honour of Devendra Varma, formerly of the Dalhousie English Department. First ($500), second ($150), and third ($100) prizes will be awarded for original works of fiction or poetry with a gothic setting or theme. Submissions (250 words maximum) should be deposited in the drop box in the English department office by October 22, 2009. Submissions should be identified by student number ONLY (B00***). Contestants must have declared English or Creative Writing as a focus of their degree program (Honours, Combined Honours, Major, Double Major), and this must appear on their transcript at the time of judging. Prizes will be awarded at a ceremony and reception held in the Grawood Lounge, October 30, 4:30-6:30. Judges and contestants are encouraged to come in costume.