The ELS (English Literature Society) is a student-run organization at Carleton University that aims to be a resource for all things literary, on and off campus. Our mission is to facilitate an engaging and collaborative community for students with a passion for reading and writing, as well as open the door for anyone interested in getting involved in Ottawa’s literary world. By joining ELS, you will be able to actively participate in our club activities, stay updated on local literary events, improve your writing in informal workshop settings, and more!
If you are interested in joining the ELS, please complete the New Member Google Form, and stay in-touch through the Discord server, Instagram, and Facebook. You can also stay in-touch through their weekly newsletter, click here to sign up.
Click here to read the FASS News Story about the ELS.
2022-2023 Executive Team. From left to right: Abby Denne, Ayla Sully, Jennifer Jakob, Duncan Macfarlane, Lauren Halkes and Bo Doyle.
Some Literary Links
- Spring and fall schedule of events at the Ottawa Writers’ Festival
- A constantly changing list of literary events in the Ottawa area
- Sumac Literary Magazine, a student-run magazine at Carleton University
- PhD graduate Amatoritsero Ede runs an online literary magazine, the Maple Tree Literary Supplement
- Book Ravens – Carleton University Book Club, a student-led book club open to all students