Question 1

What is Calliope?

Accepted Answer

This question must be answered in two different ways:
 
1) The Calliope is the "literary publication of Mount Union." First appearing in 1954, the magazine has been published through the University of Mount Union. Works are submitted from universities all over Ohio, and are accepted from any undergraduate college in the state. Submissions can be sent in for Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction (CNF), Poetry, Art. For more information on the magazine, please check the About Calliope page.
2) Calliope is an organization at Mount Union which judges, edits, and publishes the Calliope magazine.

Question 2

When does the organization meet?

Accepted Answer

Meeting times vary each semester depending on when is best for our members. Typically, meetings are at night since most students do not have class. Please check our event schedule for meeting times. If interested in joining the club and receiving information about meetings, please let one of our members know or email umucalliope@gmail.com so that we can add you to the email list.

Question 3

Who can join Calliope?

Accepted Answer

There are no restrictions as to who can join Calliope. Most of the members major and/or minor in English or Writing. However, members also have majored in Physics, Mathematics, and History, etc. and minored in Computer Science, Music, and Japanese. Calliope prides itself in a diverse membership and we are always looking for others to expand our reach across majors.

Question 4

Does it cost me anything to submit to Calliope?

Accepted Answer

You're in luck! There is no cost to students to submit to either magazine. Any costs for publication are taken care of by the organization's budget. If you're lucky enough to place in the Calliope, you'll be awarded a cash prize.

Question 5

How do I submit to Calliope?

Accepted Answer

You can read the full set of instructions and rules on the Submit to Calliope page.

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