The Undergraduate English Students’ Association (UESA) represents undergraduate students in the Department of English at the University of Ottawa. That means we represent you and your interests at the department, faculty, and university level. Any student enrolled in an English degree program is considered a member of the UESA. The executive consists of a democratically elected President, VP Finance, VP University affairs, VP Literary, two VP Socials, a VP Communications, and a VP Philanthropic. We have also included within our executive two appointed positions: a Secretary and a spot for an incoming student as First Year Representative.

The Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) of the Department of English represents graduate students studying English at the University of Ottawa. The purpose of the English GSA is to foster a sense of community among graduate students, to liaise with faculty and staff on issues relevant to graduate students, and to represent our department at the campus-wide Graduate Students’ Association (GSAÉD) and the Union of Student Workers at the University of Ottawa (CUPE 2626). The English GSA is proud to assist graduate students in all aspects of their involvement in the Department of English. It holds work-in-progress sessions for graduate students to share their work with colleagues, friends, and faculty, and a weekly coffee hour in the department lounge (Hamelin 301) from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays for students to gather for casual conversation and support. The English GSA also organizes an annual conference at which students and faculty are welcome. Please see our Facebook page for more information.

GSA President, Department of English: Patrick Williams