Have you ever been on the Emerging Scholars Network (ESN) blog or social media and thought, ESN needs to write an article on...? You are probably right! But I wonder if it has occurred to you that you may be the person to write that article. After all, it did occur to you that an article is needed which means it is something you care about. What kind of article is ESN looking for? The basic answer is an article that will be an encouragement to other Emerging Scholars on the early career pathway in higher education. … [Read more...] about Writers Wanted!
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Advice for undergraduates
This week, I'm in northern Georgia for InterVarsity's Southeast Chapter Camp for undergraduates. I don't have an official role - I'm just here to help out, talk to undergraduates about the Emerging Scholars Network, and find out ways that ESN can help prepare undergrads for grad school. So, I'm interested in your thoughts. If you were once an undergrad, what do you wish someone had said or asked you at that stage of your academic career? If you are an undergrad, what kinds of questions do you have about grad school … [Read more...] about Advice for undergraduates
Apply for the 2009 CSF-ESN Grant
On the main ESN website, I have just posted information about the 2009 Grant to Advance Christian Scholarship, an annual grant program of the Christian Scholars Foundation. The grants are awarded to junior faculty who are members of ESN, to encourage them in the effort to integrate Christian faith and academic endeavor. We are very grateful to work with the Christian Scholars Foundation in this endeavor. Please take a view moments to review the grant information - it may be well worth your time! For this year's … [Read more...] about Apply for the 2009 CSF-ESN Grant
Interviews at Following Christ 2008
I hope you had a happy Thanksgiving. Mine was a bit abbreviated, as our two-year-old came down with a stomach virus and I had to stay home with her instead of joining the rest of the family. The worst part: not getting to debate the merits of the movie Once with my wife's cousin's husband. (For my take on the movie, see here.) But today is going better. I just received via UPS the camcorders that Tom Trevethan and I will be using at Following Christ 2008. We'll be interviewing faculty and students about following … [Read more...] about Interviews at Following Christ 2008
New Emerging Scholars Review
A new issue of the Emerging Scholars Review was sent out by email yesterday; articles from the issue will be appearing on the ESN website shortly. If you didn't get your copy, but would like to, be sure to join ESN or update your membership with your current email address. For our next issue, we'd like to celebrate ESN members who have recently accomplished something in their academic career: published an article or book, received a faculty appointment or tenure, completed a degree, etc. If that's you, be sure to let … [Read more...] about New Emerging Scholars Review