Tag: English

Lees Seminar Series

Join us Feb. 28 for Dr. Keith Green’s Presentation, “Something Akin to Freedom”

The Department of History will host a Lees Seminar on Friday, February 28. Dr. Keith Green, Associate Professor of English, will present a chapter from his in-progress book, Plymouth’s Paradox: Christianity and Bondage in Plymouth’s First Church, 1708-1793. His presentation is titled, “Something Akin to Freedom: Richard Gunderway Presents His Afro-Native Daughters for Baptism, 1708-.” Dr. Rebecca Goetz, Associate … Continue reading Join us Feb. 28 for Dr. Keith Green’s Presentation, “Something Akin to Freedom”…

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New Ways for Imagining the Future of Humans and Nature?

MARCH Welcomes Dr. Jorge Marcone for “New Ways for Imagining the Future of Humans and Nature?” on Feb. 11

Join the Mid-Atlantic Regional Center for the Humanities (MARCH) on Tuesday, February 11, as they welcome Dr. Jorge Marcone, Professor of Environmental Humanities at Rutgers-New Brunswick, for the event, “New Ways for Imagining the Future of Humans and Nature.” This free event will take place on Tuesday, February 11 at 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. … Continue reading MARCH Welcomes Dr. Jorge Marcone for “New Ways for Imagining the Future of Humans and Nature?” on Feb. 11…

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Writers in Camden Welcomes Aaron Hamburger on Jan. 29

Acclaimed author and MFA faculty-in-residence Aaron Hamburger will read from his work as part of the Writers in Camden Series, on Wednesday, January 29, at 6 p.m.  Aaron Hamburger is the author of a story collection titled THE VIEW FROM STALIN’S HEAD which was awarded the Rome Prize by the American Academy of Arts and Letters and … Continue reading Writers in Camden Welcomes Aaron Hamburger on Jan. 29…

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Cooper Street

Registration Open for Spring 2025 Cooper Street Writing Workshops

This spring, the Writers House will sponsor multiple one-day Cooper Street Writing Workshops: “Cross-Pollination: Visual Art as a Writing Catalyst,” taught by Celia Bell Saturday, January 25, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.  In-Person at the Writers House $60.00 for general admission; $10.00 for Camden residents and Rutgers–Camden students “Making Magic: A Generative Workshop in Speculative Fiction,” taught … Continue reading Registration Open for Spring 2025 Cooper Street Writing Workshops…

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The Writers in Camden Series Welcomes Author Kazim Ali on Dec. 5

Acclaimed author Kazim Ali will read from his work. Kazim Ali was born in the United Kingdom and has lived transnationally in the United States, Canada, India, France, and the Middle East. His books encompass multiple genres, including the volumes of poetry Inquisition, Sky Ward, winner of the Ohioana Book Award in Poetry; The Far Mosque, winner of … Continue reading The Writers in Camden Series Welcomes Author Kazim Ali on Dec. 5…

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The Scarlet Scribes

Celebrate with the Writers of Rutgers with the Scarlet Scribes on Dec. 4

Calling all writers! The Scarlet Scribes, Rutgers-Camden’s new undergraduate interdisciplinary English club, is hosting a celebration of Rutgers writers and is looking for interested writers to read their work. This event welcomes work of all kind: poetry, non-fiction, short stories, etc. The work does not have to be from a class. Each reader will have … Continue reading Celebrate with the Writers of Rutgers with the Scarlet Scribes on Dec. 4…

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Local and Visiting Writers Series

Alyssa Songsiridej to Present at Local and Visiting Writers Series on Nov. 11

In addition to a short reading, Alyssa Songsiridej will also discuss the difference between the role of the writer and the role of the editor and explore strategies for switching between these crucial mindsets in an informal craft talk. As a former literary magazine editor, she has experience working on both sides of the literary … Continue reading Alyssa Songsiridej to Present at Local and Visiting Writers Series on Nov. 11…

Re-Translated: The Twisted Little Things of the Exeter Book Riddles

Dr. Hostetter Will Present “Re-Translated: The Twisted Little Things of the Exeter Book Riddles” on Oct. 2

Dr. Ophelia Eryn Hostetter, Associate Professor of English, will present “Re-Translated: The Twisted Little Things of the Exeter Book Riddles” on Wednesday, October 2, from 11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. (free period) in the Honors College Student Lounge.  Dr. Hostetter will read from her forthcoming volume of creative translations, presenting work that questions standard assumptions about … Continue reading Dr. Hostetter Will Present “Re-Translated: The Twisted Little Things of the Exeter Book Riddles” on Oct. 2…

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