Paul Lisicky, Assistant Professor of English and Creative Writing, was named a 2016 Guggenheim Fellow. An alumnus of Rutgers University, Lisicky is the author of five books, including the recent nonfiction work The Narrow Door: A Memoir of Friendship (2016, Graywolf Press), which is a New York Times Editors’ Choice.The Guggenheim Foundation fellowship will enable Lisicky to … Continue reading Paul Lisicky Named a 2016 Guggenheim Fellow…
Tag: Creative Writing
Writers in Camden Series Continues on 3/9
The Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Program will continue its Spring 2016 Writers in Camden series on Wednesday, March 9th, with a panel discussion about the publishing industry. Domenica Alioto, a senior editor at Crown/Penguin Random House; Julie Barer, a partner at the literary agency The Book Group; and Lisa Lucas, the publisher of … Continue reading Writers in Camden Series Continues on 3/9…
Registration Now Open for Summer Writers’ Conference
Registration for participation in the Summer Writers’ Conference is now open! The conference, which will run from June 27th – July 7th, will host nationally-renowned authors, agents, and editors, to conduct intensive workshops on writing, craft, and publishing. Accompanying the conference will be a reading series that will be free and open to the public. … Continue reading Registration Now Open for Summer Writers’ Conference…
Darnell Moore to Deliver Capstone Address for Black History Month on 2/23
February is Black History Month, and Dr. Keith Green, Associate Professor of English and Director of the Africana Studies program, has put together a full slate of activities that are inspired by a West African symbol called “Sankofa,” which translates to “go back and fetch it.” Correspondingly, this year’s Black History Month events at Rutgers–Camden … Continue reading Darnell Moore to Deliver Capstone Address for Black History Month on 2/23…
The Spring 2016 Writers in Camden Series Begins 2/10
The Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Program will continues its Spring 2016 Writers in Camden series on Wednesday, February 10th, with readings by authors Meghan Daum and Rutgers–Camden’s own Paul Lisicky, Assistant Professor of Creative Writing. The event will begin at 7 p.m. in the Campus Center’s Multi-Purpose Room. All readings, which are free and open to … Continue reading The Spring 2016 Writers in Camden Series Begins 2/10…
“Electronic Literature: A Matter of Bits” Exhibit Now on Display
The Stedman Gallery is hosting a new exhibit, “Electronic Literature: A Matter of Bits,” which is in display from now until April 21st. Curated by the Digital Studies Center‘s Dr. James Brown and Dr. Robert Emmons, the exhibit showcases examples of electronic literature from around the world. As part of the opening of the … Continue reading “Electronic Literature: A Matter of Bits” Exhibit Now on Display…
Writers in Camden Concludes Fall 2015 Season on 12/2
The Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Program will conclude its Fall 2015 Writers in Camden series on Wednesday, December 2nd, with a reading by author Shelly Oria. This reading is also part of the Rutgers–Camden Center for the Arts exhibit, “Visions of Place.”The event will begin at 7 p.m. in the Black Box Theater, located … Continue reading Writers in Camden Concludes Fall 2015 Season on 12/2…
An Interview with Oscar-Nominated Alum Robert Pulcini ’89
Screenwriter Robert Pulcini, CCAS ’89, recently returned to campus to discuss and screen his new film, 10,000 Saints, and to share insights into his career, which includes an Oscar nomination for best screenplay for the film American Splendor.
Writers’ House Dedication to Take Place on 11/17
On Tuesday, November 17th, join us for the dedication of the Writers’ House, which will be home to the MFA program, Department of English, and guest writers. The building, located at 305 Cooper Street, was built in 1885 and is historically known as the Henry Genet Taylor House. It is on the National Register of Historic … Continue reading Writers’ House Dedication to Take Place on 11/17…
Writers in Camden Series continues Wednesday, 11/11
The Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Program will continues its Fall 2015 Writers in Camden series on Wednesday, November 11th, with readings by authors Aimee Nezhukumatathil and Lynne Barrett . The event will begin at 7 p.m. in Penn 401 at the Paul Robeson Library.All readings, which are free and open to the public, are … Continue reading Writers in Camden Series continues Wednesday, 11/11…