Summer Reading 2

CANCELLATION The talk by poet and critic Adam Kirsch has been cancelled for this evening because of the weather. The talk was to have been in the Marvin Center Auditorium at 7 pm. We hope to reschedule him later in the semester; look to this blog for more information. Share on FacebookTweet

This just in from Prof. Maria Frawley: the hilarious-acerbic poem about class called “Did I Miss Anything?“ by Canadian poet Tom Wayman. Read the poem online here. And there is a fabulous “FAQ” with the poet about his poem at Canadian Poetry Online, where, among other things, Wayman reflects on why his poem has hit…

I’d like to express my gratitude to a former student whom I remember fondly: Sarah Griswold, who recently donated $250 to the department. This is quite a sum for a 2006 graduate to give us … and we are honored by her generous support. Thank you, Sarah! I’m happy that my Chaucer class did not…

Our lounge space was painted yesterday, and today the new carpeting was put down. (This photo doesn’t do the carpet justice.) Now we just need some furniture and a smart design. Share on FacebookTweet

I’m heading to New York tomorrow for the annual Pop Music Conference, which for ten years running now has been sponsored by the Experience Music Project Museum in Seattle. The PopCon, as it’s known, brings together scholars, music journalists, writers, and musicians to talk pop music, then and now, during a fun-filled weekend. This year,…

You read about it at Ducks and What They Do. Now come attend the small, just for you last reading by Edward P. Jones. Wednesday 4/22 in Phillips 411 Share on FacebookTweet