By Rebecca Wood, Contributing Writer The 2021 Common Reading Lecture featured Nadina LaSpina. LaSpina is a memoirist and activist for disability rights. In 2019, she released her memoir, “Such a Pretty Girl:…
Category: Reading & Writing
Students perform collaborative choreopoem “Given The Option”
Monica Prince directed her students in performing a collaborative, choose-your-own adventure style choreopoem titled, “Given The Option” that detailed life amid the pandemic
Creative writing students continue senior readings
The event, hosted by professors Mathew Null and Monica Prince, featured readers Victoria DiMartino, Ava Stanski, Sarah Higgins, Molly Aiudi and Steph Thompson.
Seavey Reading Series brings fantasy to life with alumnus Nick Martell
Since his time at Susquehanna, Martell has begun his series, “The Legacy of the Mercenary Kings,” which features two books thus far.
Writers Institute welcomes filmmaker and writer Fabienne Kanor
“Humus” is based on a report written by the captain of a slave ship in 1774 after 14 women jumped overboard in an effort to free themselves from enslavement.
Writers Institute continues senior readings
Although this event was held virtually, it gave the students a platform to not only share their hard work over the past four years, but be with their peers and feel their support.
Writers Institute welcomes novelist Christine Schutt
Schutt delivered an impassioned reading of “Duchess of Albany,” a short story about an alcoholic, widowed writer and her relationship with her two daughters, her aging dog Pinky and the town’s veterinarian.
Writers Institute presents novelist Marie Mutsuki Mockett
Memoirist and novelist Marie Mutsuki Mockett will give a virtual reading of her work at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 8th.
Writers Institute presents poets Chet’la Sebree and Karla Kelsey – November 9
Poets Chet’la Sebree and Karla Kelsey will give a virtual reading of their work at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9th. This event is free and open to the public as part of the Seavey Reading Series at Susquehanna University’s Writers Institute.
Writers Institute presents poet Tatiana Figueroa Ramirez
“I want to empower women, particularly young women, and even more specifically young women of color,” Ramirez said.