The arrival of summer means that our second-year students, including managers, are graduating and moving on from the program, while our new incoming managers are wrapping up their training and preparing to take over their departments for the summer term of classes. It will be interesting to see how these different experiences, learning environments, and mentalities will influence the press in the future.
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Quelling the Graduation Freak-Out
By Julia SkillinThis is my last term at Ooligan, so naturally the thing I’m thinking about the most is graduation. In order to graduate, Ooligan students must compile a portfolio of their best work, which usually takes the form of a personal website; write a fifteen-page research paper on the publishing-related topic of their choosing (with advisor […]
Manager Monday: So You Need a Portfolio (Design)
By Ryan BrewerWhether you’re about to graduate, you want to get a leg up on the job hunt, or you want to dabble in freelance on the side, developing a solid online portfolio is a must. Portfolio trends are as dynamic as the technology they rely upon, and there are hundreds of how-to videos and tutorials out […]
Growing with Ghosts: An Update on Allison Green
By Brooke Horn brookesedaiIt’s a big day for Ooligan Press: The Ghosts Who Travel With Me, written by Allison Green, is going to press. It’s also the day of the Lambda Award Ceremony. Often referred to as the Lammys, they are arguably one of the most important book awards in the industry. It is a great honor to […]