The next BathHouse reading is tomorrow: JIM SHEPARD and RON HANSEN Wednesday, October 29, 5:00 PM Auditorium, Student Center, EMU JIM SHEPARD is the author of six novels, including most recently Project X, and three story collections, including most recently Like You’d Understand, Anyway, which was nominated for the National Book Award and won The…
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textsound – Issue 2 now live
Issue #2 of textsound is now live at textsound.org. textsound is an online audio journal of experimental poetry and music. The second issue features work by Alice Notley, Carla Harryman & Austin Publicover, Kenneth Goldsmith, Rick Moody & Laura Vitale, Laura Elrick, and others.
President Bill
Bill Barr is the new President of the Creative Writing Graduate Student Organization! Congratulations Bill!
BathHouse Readings arrive on YouTube
The Creative Writing Department now has its own YouTube channel! Check it out at: http://www.youtube.com/user/crtweastern Among the clips are highlights from the Kristin Prevallet & Catherine Taylor and Rebecca Brown BathHouse readings. Student readings can also be posted here — submission details will be forthcoming. And while you’re web-surfing, take a look at BathHouse coverage on…
BathHouse Event: George Legrady Today (October 21, 4pm)
George Legrady: An Opening Reception for Cell Tango Oct. 21, 4-6 pm Ford Gallery, EMU George Legrady is a Professor of Interactive Media at UC, Santa Barbara. Cell Tango is an animated, interactive installation featuring a dynamically evolving array of images transmitted from all over the globe by participants using cell phones. The organization of…
Update Your Student Memberships ASAP (CWGSO & BathHouse)
EMU has launched a new portal for student organizations. Organizations must have a minimum of 5 members by October 21 to maintain status as an official org with Campus Life. Please log in at http://www.emustudentorgs.com/. If you are a CW grad student, please join the Creative Writing Graduate Student Organization (you are automatically qualified for…
Bellday Books – Poetry Contest
Submission Deadline: March 16, 2009 Bellday Books will publish the winning book and award $2,000 and 25 copies of the book to the winning author. Contest Rules: –Submit a manuscript of 60-90 pages of original poetry in any style in English. The manuscript must not have been published in book or chapbook, but…
BathHouse Event: Catherine Taylor and Kristen Prevallet – Wednesday October 15th, 5 pm
The next BathHouse Event will be readings from Catherine Taylor and Kristen Prevallet on Wednesday, October 15, at 5 pm in the Carillon Room of EMU’s Halle Library. Catherine Taylor is an Assistant Professor in Creative Nonfiction at Ithaca College. She is the author of Giving Birth: A Journey Into the World of Mothers and Midwives…
Opportunity for EMU Poets & Performers
Work with poets 8-11 yrs old! 826 Michigan is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students aged 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills. In a workshop called “Fairy Tale Poems,” 8-11 year old poets have written poems inspired by the fairy tale, “The Snow Queen.” These students will read their work at…
Cellar Roots is Looking For Staff Members
Cellar Roots, EMU’s visual and literary arts journal, has numerous opportunities for the 2008-2009 school year. Positions are paid. These are great opportunitites for gaining experience; independent study credits are also available. Graphic Design/Art Majors: Open Positions: Book Designer (tons of creative freedom), Assistant Graphic Designer, Website Editor English/Communications/Journalism/Other Majors: Open Positions: Event Planner (great resume builder), Public Relations,…