Publications
Emily Lupita’s publications and awards.
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Creative Writing Awards
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Her Mexico Blurs, Poetry Manuscript, Finalist, Meadowlark Press, 2026
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“Abuelo’s Flowers” Black Horse Review Poetry Contet, 2nd Place, March, 2025
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“Standing in Line,” and “Vision,” Runner-up, Thin Air Magazine, 2023
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"Wings Echoing," Poem, Atlanta Review, Winter, 2011
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"Calloused," Short Story, Scratch, 2008
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"Spectacle," Poem, Atlanta Review, 2008
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“Her Mexico Blurs,” Poem, Faulkner Society, New Orleans, 2007
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"Faceless Beauty: Non-Japanese Practitioners of Japanese Traditional Arts" Center for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities, Iowa State University, 2007
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“Her Mexico Blurs,” MFA Thesis, Poetry, Graduate College, Iowa State University, 2007
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English Department, Iowa State University, 2006
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English Department, Central College, 2001
Faulkner-Wisdom Gold Medal for the Poem
“Her Mexico Blurs”
Faulkner Society, New Orleans, 2007
Creative Writing Publications
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“Abuelo’s Flowers” Black Horse Review, March, 2025
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"Standing in Line"
Thin Air Magazine, Poem, Spring Issue 2023
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"Vision"
Thin Air Magazine, Poem, Spring Issue 2023
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"The Myth of Continents"
Border Crossing, Poem, 2015
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"Wings Echoing"
Atlanta Review, Fall Issue, 2011
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"Galileo's Mistress"
Chattahoochee Review, Poems, 2009
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"The Empire Does Surgery on Kuan-yin"
Chattahoochee Review, Poems, 2009
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"Mozart's Sister"
Chattahoochee Review, Poems, 2009
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"History/Herstory"
Chattahoochee Review, Poems, 2009
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Poetic Voices Without Borders 2, Anthology, Gival Press, 2008
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Poetic Voices Without Borders 2, Anthology, Gival Press, 2008
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"Her Mexico Blurs"
The Double Dealer Redux, Poem, 2008
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"Two Islands"
North American Review, Poem, Spring 2008
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"The Market Where Blankets Bend"
International Poetry Review, Hispanic / Latino Issue 2008
Creative Writing Publications (continued)
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"This Great Fear"
Portland Review, Poems, 2008
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"His Back"
Portland Review, Poems, 2008
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"In the Karate Dojo Sensei Teaches Emptiness"
North American Review, Poem, Sept-Oct 2007
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"Frontier"
Poetry International, Poem, Volume 12, 2007
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"Not This"
International Poetry Review, Poem, Vol.33, No.2, 2007
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"Starfish Cafe"
StringTown, Poem, Issue#9, 2006
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"Island Woman Dances"
Lyrical Iowa, Poem, 2007
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"Sakura Sakura"
Lyrical Iowa, Poem, 2006
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"After Seven Years"
Sketch, Poem, Vol.70.1, Fall 2005
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"In the Hallway"
Sketch, Poem, Vol.70.1, Fall 2005
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"I Was Her Teacher"
Sketch, Poem, Vol.70.1, Fall 2005
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"Orange Robes Folding"
Sketch, Poem, Vol.69.2, Spring 2005
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"Wing by Wing"
Sketch, Poem, Vol.69.2, Spring 2005
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"Wooden Statues Made Flesh"
Central College Writing Anthology, Nonfiction Essay, 2001 and
World Class: 25 Years of Central College Writing, Nonfiction Essay, 2015
“Wings Echoing”
Atlanta Review
Fall Issue, 2011
Poetry Readings
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Poetry Month Library Reading
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, Georgia, 2011
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Poetry Iowa
Des Moines Public Library, DSM, Iowa, 2007
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Living Poetry Course Reading
The Workspace, Iowa State University, 2007
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Night of Poetic Inspiration
Smokey Row Coffee House, Oskaloosa, Iowa, 2007
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Readings at Zanzibar's Poetry Series
Zanzibar's, Des Moines, Iowa, 2006, 2007
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Des Moines National Poetry Festival,
Graduate Student Reading
Des Moines, Iowa, 2006
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'Wildness, Wilderness and Creative
Imagination' Writing Conference
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 2005
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Geisler Library Writers Reading
Central College, Pella, Iowa, 2005
Poetry Iowa
Des Moines Public Library
2007
International Programs & Teaching
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English For Engineers
OBSS Software Development, Ankara, Türkiye, 2023-2024
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Ethnic Diversity in the United States [ETH125]
University of Phoenix, Online, 2009 - 2015
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World Literature [ENGL 2110]
Kennesaw State University, San Cristobal, Mexico, 2010
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Beginning Spanish [SPAN125x]
University of NewOrleans, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, 2008
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Beginning Spanish [SPAN195x]
Iowa State University, Alicante, Spain, 2006
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English as a Second Language
Izumigaoka High School, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, 2001-2004
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Global Economics of Turkey Study Abroad Program
Kennesaw State University, Istanbul, Turkey, Spring 2011
- Co-Director, Program Coordinator, On-site Staff, Translator, Cultural Consultant
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Clinical Nursing Study Abroad Program
Kennesaw State University, Xalapa, Mexico, Fall 2010, 2011
- Program Coordinator, On-site Staff, Translator, Cultural Consultant
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Intensive Spanish Language Study Abroad Program
Kennesaw State University, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Summer 2010
- Literature Instructor, Program Coordinator, On-site Staff, Translator, CulturalConsultant
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Intensive Spanish Language Study Abroad Program
Kennesaw State University, Quito, Ecuador, Summer 2009
- Co-Director, Program Coordinator, On-site Staff, Translator, Cultural Consultant
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International Business Study Abroad Program - MBA
KennesawStateUniversity, Istanbul, Bursa, &Ankara, Türkiye, Spring 2009
- Program Coordinator, On-site Staff & Cultural Consultant
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Summer Writing Program
University of NewOrleans|San Miguel de Allende, Mexico| Summer 2008
- Spanish Instructor, On-site Staff, Translator, Cultural Consultant
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ISU in Spain Summer Language Program
Iowa State University, Alicante, Spain, Summer 2006
- Spanish Instructor, Program Coordinator, On-site Staff
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Concordia Language Villages
Concordia College|Mori No Ike - Japanese Language Village | Summer 2005
- Curriculum Coordinator
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Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)
Japan Ministry of Education, Izumigaoka High School, 2001-2004
- Assistant Language Teacher of English, Debate, Speech, International Programs
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Central College Semesters Abroad (As A Student)
Merida, Mexico1997, 1998|Granada, Spain1999|Carmarthen, Wales 1999
Global Economics of Türkiye
Study Abroad Program
Istanbul, Türkiye, 2011
Artwork Grants Festivals & Shows
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“Lupita Feels the Need for Wings,” Illustration, The Sunny Porch Organization, Polk County Heritage Gallery, Des Moines, Iowa, 2023
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“Three Friends,” Illustration, Knoxville Public Library, Knoxville, Iowa, 2022
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“A Childhood in Nature,” Art & Story Book, BeWildReWild Fund, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, Des Moines, Iowa, 2022
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“Lupita Sees Herself in the World,” Illustration, Octagon Center for the Arts, Ames, Iowa, 2022
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“I Believe in Seeds: Affirmations for Rewilding,” Art & Story Book, BeWildReWild Fund, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, Des Moines, Iowa, 2020
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Marietta Community Artists Association, Marietta, Georgia, 2013 & 2014
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Global Initiatives Art Gallery, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia, 2010
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Atlantic Station Art
Walk & Artist’s Market
Atlanta, Georgia, 2008 & 2009
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Conyers Cherry Blossom Arts Festival
Conyers, Georgia, 2008
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Decatur Artist Market
Decatur, Georgia, 2008
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May-retta Daze Arts & Crafts Festival
Marietta, Georgia, 2008
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Art-toberfest, Reading & Book Signing
Humboldt, Iowa, 2007
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Japanese Art Exhibition,
Quincy Center For the Arts
Quincy, Illinois, 2007
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Art on the Pointe Art Festival
Omaha, Nebraska, 2006
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Main Street Arts Festival,
Octagon Center for the Arts
Ames, Iowa, 2004 & 2005
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Holiday Walk & Community Artists Exhibit
Octagon Center for the Arts
Ames, Iowa, 2004 & 2005
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Community Art Show
Waterloo Center for the Arts
Waterloo, Iowa, 2004
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“Lupita Lives in Miyakonojo,” Watercolor & Ink Series, N.A. Gallery, Miyakonojo, Miyazaki, Japan, 2004
Artist Community Gathering Grant
“A Childhood in Nature”
Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, 2022
Academic Publications & Professional Development
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President, Association of Academic Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean (AAPLAC), 2011-2012
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Conference Host, 22nd Annual Conference,
Association of Academic Programs in Latin America
and the Caribbean (AAPLAC), 2011
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Grantseeker Training Institute Graduate, The Foundation Center, Atlanta, 2011
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NAFSA National Academy Graduate, Association of International Educators, 2010
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Vice President, Association of Academic Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean, 2010-2011
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National Board Member, NAJET: The Association for Japan Exchange and Teaching, 2003-2004
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“Intentional Strategies AddressingResponsibility & Social Justice on Study Abroad,” Peace Studies. Conference, Kennesaw State University, 2011
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“Intentional Strategies for Diversifying Programs Abroad in Latin America,” Annual Conference of The Association for Academic Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean, Universidad Centroamericana. (UCA), Managua, Nicaragua, 2010
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"The Study Abroad Essay Contest: How to Facilitate a Formal Forum for Study Abroad Participants to Voice Support for Study Abroad,” National Association of International Educators, Region VII Annual Conference, 2009
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“Socially Conscious Programming in Pre-Departure Orientation,” The First State of Iowa Conference on Multicultural Education, Iowa State University, 2007
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“How to Facilitate a Formal Forum for Study Abroad Participants to Voice Support for Study Abroad,” Annual Conference of The Association for Academic Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean, Yale University, 2007
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“Socially Conscious Programming in Pre-Departure Orientation” Annual Conference of the Association for Academic Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean, Cuetzalan, Puebla, Mexico, 2006
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“Accent Issues on the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program,” The Council of Local Authorities for International Relations, Japanese Education Ministry Annual Meeting, 2004
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“Teaching English as a Foreign Language Courses for Japan Exchange and Teaching Participants,” The Council of Local Authorities for International Relations, Japanese Education Ministry Annual Meeting, 2003
President
Association of Academic Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean (AAPLAC)
2011-2012
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