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Professor's poetry collection reviewed by NY Times
Christian Wessels, Visiting Assistant Professor of Poetry, recently had his first collection of poetry reviewed by The New York Times' Elisa Gabbert. She writes: "These poems are near to spells. ... This is how reading and writing a poem are alike, are both forms of ecstasy — the poem takes anyone outside themselves." You can read her full column here.
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TV Alum plans visit
Mike Schiff '86 will be on campus on November 4 at 5 p.m. in Humanities D as part of the Bright Futures for Humanities Majors Samuels Family Speaker Series. He will answer questions about his career as a successful television writer and showrunner. A catered reception will follow.
SPECIAL EVENT
Inspiration Project Reading
Participants from the 16th season of the Inspiration Project will be reading their original written works at a celebration on Wednesday, November 4th at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to all and will be held in Sloan Auditorium in Goergen Hall. Refreshments will be served.
UPCOMING EVENT
Virtual Reading feautres Professor's poetry
Professor Supritha Rajan will be one of the featured speakers at a virtual Authors Unbound Reading Series from Unbound Edition Press on Nov. 12 from 7-8 p.m. The event is free, though registration is required.
126internships and research projects
In the last two years, undergraduates have completed 126 English Department honors theses, local and national internships, and independent research projects.
