Hello,
My name is George DeLuca. Welcome to my online portfolio!
I majored in English (Journalism and Professional Writing) with a Digital Media minor and graduated magna cum laude with the class of 2018.
I'm passionate about writing and photography and feel that I've achieved my goal to strengthen my writing capabilities as a student at UMass Lowell. For example, courses in literary theory and critical analysis have helped me develop the insight needed to tackle writing projects of just about any type. As a result, I feel prepared to write in any genre and look forward to doing just that.
Having completed my undergraduate work, I'm currently editing my first book (creative non-fiction) while considering freelance opportunities in the field of journalism.
While a student at UMass Lowell, I worked as a reporter and photojournalist with the UML Connector and founded the new UML Filmmakers & Multimedia Club. At the Connector, I was named photographer of the year in 2015/2016 and earned an honorable mention as writer of the year.
I have also provided photography services for the Lowell Sun and have had feature stories published in the paper. Most of my photography submissions to the Sun garnered prominent placement tied to a lead story in the Sports section
The Connector and the Lowell Sun published my feature about Wuilito Fernandes, star striker for the Riverhawks soccer team that won the AEC championship in 2016. Fernandes had a stellar season and went on to be named to the FC Dallas professional franchise. He is the first Riverhawk soccer player to make it to the professional ranks and I've been told my story captures his essence as both a player and a man.
I have also been active in the community and have served as a member of the City of Lowell Hunger and Homeless Commission.
I feel that the English curriculum at the university has thoroughly prepared me for the next phase of my journey as a writer and human being.
Please feel free to email me with any questions or comments at gdeluca777@gmail.com.
Thank you for visiting my portfolio.
George
SmugMug (photography site)
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George DeLuca
University of Massachusetts, Lowell