Jessica Nirvana Ram, a Susquehanna 2019 graduate, is an Indo-Guyanese poet. She is the author of the poetry collection “Earthly Gods” (Variant Literature, 2024). Ram gave a public reading from her debut book of poetry “Earthly Gods” at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21, in the Lore Degenstein Art Gallery at Susquehanna University. She also taught an SU Slam Master Class in Fisher Hall at 7 p.m.
Category: Arts and Entertainment
A Fusion of Material and Inspiration
On Saturday, Jan. 18, curator Reni Gower presented the unique and tactile exhibition titled FLASHPOINTS at the Lore Degenstein Gallery . A distinguished artist, curator and educator, Gower is the recipient of numerous awards and grants for her outstanding expertise and innovation. Inspired by fellow artist Kristy Deetz, Gower believes the key to art is one’s ability to fluidly change between mediums and materials. With four artists taking on the challenging encaustic technique–the use of pigmented hot wax fused with heat–Gower’s exhibition was distinct and authentic.
Karla Kelsey: The Revival of Mina Loy’s Work
By Haley Zeller, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor In the third installment of the Seavey Reading Series, Susquehanna University’s Professor of English and Creative Writing, Karla Kelsey, presented her newest experimental novel…
Rockstars Take Theatre Stage
By Kelly Waldron Photos by Kevin Crowe, Assistant Professor of Theatre The rock-opera retelling of Jesus Christ’s last days sold out Degenstein Theater on the closing night of Jesus Christ Superstar. From…
Creative Writing Department Hosts Final Senior Reading
By Haley Zeller Tuesday, November 12 marked the day of the final senior reading for creative writing majors this semester. Five seniors presented their diligently crafted works to a lively, excited crowd. …
Creative Writing Department Hosts Third Senior Reading
By Haley Zeller, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor On Tuesday, November 5, the third Senior Reading event of the semester happened in the Lore Degenstein Art Gallery at 7 p.m. Six more…
German Club Continues Annual Halloween Tradition
Written and photographed by Jasmine Durst Every year, the Monday before Halloween, German Club gathers around Degenstein’s firepit to honor its annual Halloween tradition of reading Grimms’ fairy tales around the fire….
Creative Writing Department Hosts Second Senior Reading
By Haley Zeller, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor Photo by Jasmine Durst On Tuesday, October 29 at 7 p.m., the second Senior Reading event of the semester occurred in the Lore Degenstein…
Drag Artistry Takes the Stage at SU
By Kelly Waldron Calling all drag lovers, performers and supporters to join Susquehanna’s new River Queens Drag Club. Founded by a small group of students in early October of 2024, stand-in president…
Sarah Cypher Visits Susquehanna
By Brianna Luby, Arts & Entertainment Editor Following the reading from Annie Liontas on Sept. 18, Susquehanna University hosted the second installment of the Seavey Reading Series on Oct. 22 in Isaac’s…