Department of English: Faculty
Our English Department is composed of faculty members who have delivered papers at more than 70 national and international locations. They are experts in their field, innovative in the classroom, and passionate about English and literature. Click on each of their profiles below to learn more about their experience, publications, awards, and contact information. For general questions about
English Department programs and activities, please contact: Oscar (Butch) Widing at (724) 938-4070 or widing@calu.edu.Secretary:
Department Chair
Margo Wilson
Associate Professor and English Department Chair
After 20 years as a newspaper and magazine reporter and editor at publications ranging from the More
Faculty
Dr. M.G. Aune
Associate Professor and Honors Director
Dr. Aune's interest in English began as an undergraduate, when his mentor suggested that he More
Dr. Anthony Carlisle
Assistant Professor
Carlisle is married to Amy Alexander (alumna) and has two children, Arielle and Amya. Prior More
Dr. Sarah Downey
Assistant Professor
Dr. Downey specializes in Old English, medieval Latin and the history of the English More
Alan Natali
Assistant Professor
Natali has earned 36 credits toward his doctor of arts in creative writing from Carnegie More
Dr. Krystia Nora
Assistant Professor
Dr. Nora has been teaching college writing classes since spring 2001 at various state and More
Dr. Lisa M. Schwerdt
Professor
Dr. Schwerdt was born in the Florida Keys and raised in the Miami, Fla., area. She taught More
