Di Ann Duffey Vulich

Daf-vulich@wiu.edu

(563) 210-0035

2218 Emerald Drive #3, Davenport, IA  52804

Education:

Master’s Degree (expected May, 2016)

Western Illinois University, Moline, Illinois

Bachelor’s Degree (May, 2014-cum laude, GPA 3.65)

Western Illinois University, Moline, Illinois

Associate’s Degree (May 2008, GPA 3.5)

            Scott Community College, Bettendorf, Iowa

Experience:

            Teaching Support Assistantship (August 2014-May 2016)

            Western Illinois University, Moline, Illinois

The River’s Edge student publication 2012-2014—staff writer

The Edge (online student publication) 2014-present—staff writer

Publications:

Academic:

“If Women Ruled the World: the Abolitionist Role of Motherhood in Uncle Tom’s Cabin.”  Journal of Disciplinary Writing.

"W.D. Petersen Memorial Music Pavilion." Before the Quad Cities -. Wikispaces, 2012. Web. 06 Nov. 2014.

Creative:

“My Feline, My Friend.”  Elements.  Western Illinois Literary Magazine.  Spring 2014. 

“Open Doors.”  Elements.  Western Illinois Literary Magazine.  Spring 2014.

Presentations:

 “Superstition, Paganism, and Christianity:  as explored in Bless Me, Ultima, and To a God Unknown.”

PCA/ACA National Conference, New Orleans, LA, April 1-4, 2015

 “¿Caballerismo o Machismo?  The Role of Fatherhood in Sandra Cisneros’ Caramelo”

English Graduate Organization (EGO) Conference Macomb, IL October 25, 2014

 “Survival Gardening for the Apocalypse”

Western Illinois University Undergrad Research Day, Macomb, IL April 17, 2013

 “Survival Gardening for the Apocalypse”

Western Illinois University CAS Research Night Moline, IL, Spring 2013

 “Neurotheology:  Voices, Visions, and the Temporal Lobe”

Western Illinois University Undergrad Research Day Macomb, IL, Spring 2012

“Neurotheology:  Voices, Visions, and the Temporal Lobe”

Western Illinois University CAS Research Night Moline, IL, Spring 2012

Affiliations:

Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society

IDEAS (Interdisciplinary English & Art Society) student organization

            Vice President 2013-2014

Awards:

Honorable Mention

English Graduate Organization (EGO) Conference Macomb, IL October 25, 2014

“¿Caballerismo o Machismo?  The Role of Fatherhood in Sandra Cisneros’ Caramelo”

2nd Place Lois C. Bruner Creative Nonfiction Award

“My Feline, My Friend.”  Elements.  Western Illinois Literary Magazine.  Spring 2014. 

1st Place English and Journalism Department

Western Illinois University Undergrad Research Day, Macomb, IL April 17, 2013

“Survival Gardening for the Apocalypse”

1st Place Undergraduate

Western Illinois University CAS Research Night Moline, IL, Spring 2012

“Neurotheology:  Voices, Visions, and the Temporal Lobe”

References:

Dr. Christopher Morrow (advisor)

Western Illinois University

1 University Circle

            Macomb, IL 61455 USA

129 Simpkins Hall

309-298-1322

022 Simpkins Hall

309-298-1633

Dr. Daniel Malachuk

3300 River Drive

Moline, IL 61265 USA

QC Complex 2211

309-862-9481 x 62232

Dr. Everett Hamner

3300 River Drive

Moline, IL 61265 USA

QC Complex 2209

309-762-9481 x 62247