Poetry is not just a job for Dana Gioia, celebrated poet and literary critic. It is his passion.Gioia served as the chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts from 2003-2009 and was the California State Poet Laureate in 2015. He now is taking the time to share his wisdom with college students. Jessica Hooten Wilson, professor and chair of Great Books, had Gioia guide her … [Read more...] about Dana Gioia Inspires the Next Generation of Poets
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Former Attorneys Present New Poetry Collections
On Jan. 30, Kate Bolton Bonnici, assistant professor of English, and visiting poet Laura Reece Hogan read aloud from their new poetry books in the Surfboard Room of Payson Library. The reading was their opening event, showcasing their recently published books, and they plan to take an extended tour during spring break in Alabama, according to Bonnici's website. Lisa Smith, … [Read more...] about Former Attorneys Present New Poetry Collections
Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Mary Buffaloe
Senior Mary Buffaloe smiles wide during a Model UN trip to Germany in November 2019. The writer said she hopes to create positive change for women all over the world. Photos courtesy of Mary Buffaloe Senior Mary Buffaloe prepares to graduate with a Creative Writing BA and a minor in Women’s Studies. Buffaloe said she is keeping her post-graduate options open —especially … [Read more...] about Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Mary Buffaloe
Artists Collaborate to Become Night Owl Players
Photos courtesy of Fabric Media.Comprised of painters, musicians, poets and occasionally dancers, the Night Owl Players are a collaborative group of artists who work on their respective crafts together. Since 2015, the Night Owl Players have been performing around Los Angeles, most often at the Mar Vista Art Walk. While Venice has gained a reputation for fostering an artist … [Read more...] about Artists Collaborate to Become Night Owl Players
Author narrates Alzheimer’s experience
Poet, playwright and teacher Jeanne Murray Walker will read from her new memoir “The Geography of Memory: A Pilgrimage Through Alzheimer’s” and selections of her poetry today at 4 p.m. in the Payson Library Surfboard room. The book details the journey she underwent in caring for their mother who had Alzheimer’s disease. Director for Library Advancement and Public Affairs Ken … [Read more...] about Author narrates Alzheimer’s experience
