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Novelist Morgan to Speak at Final ‘Writers Read’

The language and literature department at will hold its final “Writers Read” program of the school year Thursday, Mar. 12. (Reservations must be made by March 9/strong>.) Morgan is the author of eight books and ...More

Nigerian Author to Speak at ‘Writers Read’

Helon Habila, who teaches creative writing at George Mason University, will be featured speaker at the first “Writers Read” program of the spring semester. Habila, who was born in Nigeria, will read from and comment on his prize-winning works 5:30 p.m. Thu ...More

Poetry the Focus of Upcoming ‘Writers Read’

The language and literature department at Eastern Mennonite University will hold its second “writers read author and dinner” event of the fall semester Thursday, Oct. 23. Maggie Anderson, poet and director of the Wic ...More

Seminary Dean to Open ‘Writers Read’ Series

The language and literature department will hold its first “Writers Read” program of the new school year Thursday, Sept. 18. ...More

Ten Faculty Join EMU Roster

EMU will have 10 new full-time teaching faculty members when fall semester of the 2008-09 academic year begins Aug. 26. The new faculty, announced by Dr. Marie S. Morris, undergraduate academic dean, are: Aaron M. Kauffman Aaron Kauffman K ...More

EMU Grad Named ‘Lilly Fellow’

Donovan Tann at EMU’s 2008 commencement. (Photo by Lindsey Roeschley) A 2008 EMU honors graduate has received a major fellowship award for graduate study. Donovan E. Tann, an English major with minor in church ...More

EMU Participates in Peace Oratorical Contest

Anna Engle, a freshman history & social science education major with a TESL endorsement, won the grand prize award at EMU. Six EMU students took part in the annual C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest held March 28 on campus. Anna Engle, a freshman ...More

W.Va. Poet to Read Works at EMU

Poet Cheryl Denise Miller The language and literature department at EMU will feature the narrative poetry of Cheryl Denise Miller at its next Writers Read program, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, in ...More

Novelist-Theologian to Speak at Upcoming ‘Writers Read’

Dr. Vigen Guroian, professor of theology at Loyola College in Baltimore, Md. The language and literature department is featuring novelist Vigen Guroian at its first “Writers ...More

Next ‘Writers Read’ Features Wayne Johnston

Wayne Johnston, distinguished chair in creative writing at Hollins University The language and literature department at EMU is featuring Wayne Johnston, distinguished chair in creative writing at Hollins University, at its second  ...More