Bio


Dalglish Chew is a doctoral candidate in English at Stanford University. He is currently at work on a dissertation entitled Feeling Critical: Literary Practices of Postwar Critique. His essays have appeared, or are forthcoming, in Cultural Critique and Safundi: The Journal of South African and American Studies. He is also co-curator, with Julie Orlemanski, of “We, Reading, Now,” a colloquy on post-critical interpretation hosted by Stanford’s Arcade.

Honors & Awards


  • Mellon Foundation Dissertation Fellowship, Stanford University (2016 - 2017)
  • Andrew Smith Memorial Essay Prize, Stanford University (2011)
  • Class of 1975 Management Prize, University of Pennsylvania (2010)
  • Rittenberg Prize for English, University of Pennsylvania (2010)
  • Beta Gamma Sigma, University of Pennsylvania (2009)
  • CURF Grant for Independent Research, University of Pennsylvania (2009)
  • Phi Beta Kappa (Early Selection), University of Pennsylvania (2009)
  • Sigma Tau Delta, University of Pennsylvania (2008)
  • Dean's List, University of Pennsylvania (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)
  • University Scholar, University of Pennsylvania (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)

Education & Certifications


  • MA, Stanford University, English (2013)
  • BSc, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Economics (Management) (2010)
  • BA, University of Pennsylvania, English (2010)

Service, Volunteer and Community Work


  • Head of Instructional Programs, Minds Matter San Francisco (8/1/2013 - 8/1/2016)

    Location

    San Francisco

  • Head of Curriculum, Minds Matter of San Francisco (8/1/2016)

    Location

    San Francisco

Professional Affiliations and Activities


  • Mentor, Undergraduate Honors Thesis, Stanford University (2012 - 2013)
  • Chair, English Graduate Student Council, Stanford University (2012 - 2013)
  • Member, 1st Year Qualifying Exam Committee, Stanford University (2011 - 2012)
  • Member, Admit Visit Organizing Committee, Stanford University (2010 - 2011)

All Publications


  • Feeling Utopian: Demystification and the Management of Affect Cultural Critique Chew, D. 2015
  • Accounting for Language: Narrative Ethics and Economic Reparations in Antjie Krog's Country of My Skull Safundi: The Journal of South African and American Studies Chew, D. 2012; 13 (1-2)