Theodore Dreiser Visiting Writers Series
The Theodore Dreiser Visiting Writers Series features both emerging and internationally-acclaimed writers, allowing students, faculty, and community members to engage with important figures in contemporary literature through classroom meetings, public readings, and question and answer sessions. This series serves as an important experiential learning opportunity for students, creating a unique career and professional development opportunity, and inviting students to experience contemporary literature both in and outside of the classroom. Additionally, it provides a meaningful cultural and literary experience for members of the public, enhancing Terre Haute’s vibrant literary community. With readings held in the University Art Gallery, the series celebrates multidisciplinary relationships among the arts. The writers who visit ISU for the Theodore Dreiser Visiting Writers Series serve as an inspiration to our students and members of our community.
The Theodore Dreiser Visiting Writers Series is made possible through generous support from the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Multidisciplinary Studies, the Indiana Arts Commission, and Arts Illiana. All readings are free and open to the public. This year, our readings will be held virtually through Zoom.
Upcoming Events
Please click below to register and receive a Zoom link for the Aimee Nezhukumatathil reading:
https://indstate-edu.zoom.us/j/91576738940?pwd=Ni9hcE5YUjlrdmh4a3N2ak5VbXBDdz09
Aimee Nezhukumatathil
Thursday, April 8th
6:00 pm (Eastern)
Aimee Nezhukumatathil is the author of a book of nature essays, World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, & Other Astonishments, which was chosen as Barnes and Noble’s Book of the Year, and four award-winning poetry collection, most recently, Oceanic (2018). Awards for her writing include fellowships from the Mississippi Arts Council, Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters Award for poetry, National Endowment of the Arts, and the Guggenheim Foundation. Her writing has appeared in NYTimes Magazine, ESPN, and Best American Poetry. She is professor of English and Creative Writing in the University of Mississippi’s MFA program.
Contact Information
Dr. Amy Ash
Director of Creative Writing
Root Hall A-215
424 North 7th Street
Terre Haute, IN 47809-1928
Amy.Ash@indstate.edu
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