By Lily Papendick On Thursday, Sept. 11, Venezuelan political leader David Smolansky delivered this year’s Weis Memorial Lecture at 7 p.m. in the Degenstein Theater. Following an introduction by Dr. Matthew Rousu,…
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Visiting Writer Brings Life to Reading
By Sarah McMillin, Staff Writer Award–winning author Aminatta Forna presented a reading of her works as part of the Seavey Reading Series on March 5 in Weber Chapel Auditorium. The reading focused on Forna’s new book, “Happiness.” “Happiness” follows two main characters…
Essayist talks drawing inspiration from historical records to present
By Devonne Tourre, Assistant Digital Media Editor Writer Elena Passarello performed a reading of her work as part of the Seavey Reading Series on Feb. 5 in Weber Chapel Auditorium. Hasanthika Sirisena,…
Puerto Rican poet encourages love, change in time of violence
By Danielle Bettendorf Living & Arts Editor Latino poet Martin Espada performed on Nov. 1 in Degenstein Center Theater as a part of the Seavey Reading Series. Espada opened with a poem that was included…