Writers@Work

The University of Minnesota's Creative Writing Program is holding a week-long celebration of its 10th anniversary. Events (listed below) will include panel discussions, reading, an arts round table, and, of course, a party. All events are free and open to the public. Call 612/625-6366 for more information about any event.

Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Alternatives to Teaching, Post-MFA
12:30 pm Panel, 207A Lind Hall

Join MFA alumni who have focused on careers in arts administration, development, radio, magazine publishing and more!
Panelists: Wendy Fernstrum (Minnesota Center for the Book Arts), Kate Freeborn (New Moon Magazine for Girls), and Rob McGinley-Myers (Writer's Almanac)

Thursday, April 12, 2007
First Books
2:00 pm Panel, Arthur Upson Room Walter Library
Newly published authors and editors discuss the experience of publishing a first book, from the submission process to marketing and publicity.
Panelists: Alex Lemon, author of Mosquito (Tin House, 2006); Lauren Fox, author of Still Life With Husband (Random House, 2007); Laurie Lindeen, author of Petal Pusher (Simon and Schuster, 2007); Chris Fishbach, Managing Editor of Coffee House Press; Emily Cook, Publicity and Marketing Director at Milkweed Editions.

Thursday, April 12, 2007
Teaching After the MFA
4:00 pm Panel, Arthur Upson Room, Walter Library
Join MFA alumni to discuss landing the post-MFA teaching job, faculty life, etc.
Panelists: Alex Lemon (Macalester College, Visiting Professor), Brian Malloy (Emerson College, Lecturer), Shannon Olson (St. Cloud State University, Assistant Professor), and Michael Seward (MCTC, Instructor).

Friday, April 13, 2007
Art in the Community
4:00 pm Panel, Arthur Upson Room, Walter Library
Roundtable discussion with arts Chairs at the University of Minnesota and the Twin Cities community. What effect can artists have on community on and off campus? Can the arts make a difference? What does it mean to earn an artistic degree?

Celebration and Reading
7:00 pm, 4th Floor, Coffman Union
Please join the Creative Writing Program as we celebrate our 10-year 7:00 pm Celebration and reading at the Campus Club West Wing, Fourth Floor, Coffman Memorial Union.We will announce the Michael Dennis Browne Fellowship. Raffles, give-a-ways, readings, and more.