Category Archives: English Department News

New Mind’s Eye Published

The 2020 edition of The Mind’s Eye has been published.  Tom Reynolds, professor of English, is the Faculty Sponsor for the JCCC student literary/arts magazine.  The Mind’s Eye features poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and artwork.  This year’s guest judge for poetry and non-fiction … Continue reading

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Workman Publishes New Short Story

Craig Workman, adjunct associate professor of English, recently had his short story “The Rusty Doors” published.  It appears in issue 856 of Bewildering Post, a journal for all genres of “speculative writing.” Readers can access Workman’s story online here: http://bewilderingstories.com/issue856/blurb.html

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Bill Carpenter Retiring

Bill Carpenter, adjunct professor of English, is retiring from JCCC after more than 33 years–that’s teaching 101 consecutive fall, spring, and summer semesters!  Before coming to JCCC, Carpenter taught at the University of Kansas, Kansas State University, and Fort Hays … Continue reading

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Bob Brannan Retiring

After 29 years at JCCC, Bob Brannan, professor of English, is heading into the sunset to celebrate his “golden” years outside of the academy.  He has many backpacking, hiking, and kayaking trips on his agenda.  Some specific vacations he has … Continue reading

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Jeff Boyer Retiring

Jeff Boyer, adjunct professor of English, is planning to retire at the end of the spring semester after teaching for more than 30 years at JCCC.  Prior to JCCC, Boyer taught at Kansas State University, where he received his master’s … Continue reading

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