Office Hours

Office Hours Vary. To schedule an advising appointment please scroll to end of page for instructions.

Get to know Christine

Christine advises undergraduate students in the Departments of English and Gender, Women’s & Sexuality Studies.

Christine came to the University of Iowa to pursue her PhD in English, sight unseen, from the southernmost Texas border where she was born, raised, and taught middle school. Her dissertation focused on the sonic environment in 19th-century American fiction and explored the intersections between sound and identity.

Christine identifies as Latina, she uses she/her pronouns, and students may call her Christine or Dr. Norquest.

Advising

Christine strives to be a helpful advising resource for all students, including those with marginalized identities, and delights in getting to know each of her advisees as individuals. A typical advising meeting with Christine might include ensuring that you understand your major requirements and that you have an updated plan to graduation. It is also likely to include conversations about your aspirations (and which UI resources or opportunities can help you reach them), your personal or academic values, the book you just finished reading, or how your latest workshop went. Christine will expect you to be honest about any academic challenges you might be facing so that she can support you in the most helpful way(s).

Hobbies

Reading novels just for fun, listening to audiobooks while I walk or cook, running, music, finding pockets of time to be alone and recharge as an introvert.

Favorite thing about EPB

Location, location, location! It feels close to everything: the Iowa River, the IMU, the Main Library, the Field House and UIHC. It’s in a great spot!

Least favorite thing about EPB

How tinted the windows are. My plants would prefer a little more light, and so would I.

Higher education background

• Instructor, University of Iowa (Interpretation of Literature, American Lives, College Transition, College Success Seminar): 11 years
• Academic Advising (Academic Advising Center at UI): 8 years
• Academic Advising (Departments of English and Gender, Women’s & Sexuality Studies): 3 years

Scheduling an advising appointment

If you are a declared English major, please use the Online Scheduler.  The scheduler is also found in MyUI under Advising Appointments.  Please read the description of your appointment type carefully to make sure you're scheduling the best type of appointment for your situation. 

If you are not a declared English major or have trouble scheduling an appointment online, please email Christine at christine-norquest@uiowa.edu or call the English office at 319-335-0457. 

If you are a prospective student, please contact the Office of Admissions at 319-335-1569 to coordinate a departmental visit along with other campus visit opportunities.