Writing
GVSU poet: While captivating an audience, Amanda Gorman also met towering literary expectations unique to inaugural poems
Amorak Huey, associate professor of writing, said poems are meaningful because they make people pause.
Jan 21, 2021
Making Waves: Artists and writers tell stories, explore different sides of water themes through their creativity
Graphic design, poems and other creations help broaden the discussion about water, lending different perspectives and tapping into emotions surrounding the life force.
Oct 9, 2020
Acclaimed poets to present readings at Fall Arts Celebration event
The event is October 3 at the Eberhard Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
Sep 25, 2019
Faculty member's first novel named a must-read by Oprah Magazine
The book by Caitlin Horrocks is a historical fiction novel based on an eccentric French composer.
Jul 16, 2019
Faculty member's poem selected for national website
Award-winning author Amorak Huey, associate professor of writing, was selected for Poem of the Day by the Academy of American Poets.
Mar 25, 2019
Acclaimed authors to discuss their craft during GVSU Writers Series winter events
Two Grand Valley State University writing faculty members will discuss the inner-workings of their creativity and craft during the annual Grand Valley Writers Series. Chris Haven, associate professor of writing, and Gale Thompson, visiting professor, will present a faculty reading on February 5. Haven teaches courses in intermediate and advanced fiction, beginning creative writing, style and techniques, and composition among other topics. Thompson is the author of two chapbooks and the founding editor of Jellyfish Magazine.
Feb 4, 2019
Award-winning poets to discuss their work, inspirations during Fall Arts Celebration
Two unique poetic voices will share their work and discuss their inspirations with the West Michigan community during Fall Arts Celebration at Grand Valley State University. "An Evening of Poetry and Conversation with Ada Limón and Carl Phillips" will take place October 18 on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus. A reception and book signing will take place after both authors read samples from their work.
Oct 11, 2018
Alumni to share Laker Effect stories, professional experiences during multiple presentations
A mathematician who works for Disney and the investigative reporter who broke the Larry Nassar sex abuse story will be among 10 alumni from Grand Valley's College of Liberal Arts of Sciences who will return to campus to speak about their professional experiences. The CLAS Distinguished Alumni-in-Residence will participate in presentations, lectures, Q&A sessions and meet-and-greet opportunities on the Allendale Campus October 1-5.
Sep 28, 2018
Acclaimed authors to discuss their craft during annual Writers Series
The Grand Valley Writers Series has a long history of enlisting distinguished and emerging writers to visit the campuses of Grand Valley State University to read from their work for the community, visit classes to interact with students and discuss their career paths. This year's Writers Series will feature eight acclaimed authors, two of which are Grand Valley faculty members, during multiple events between September 17, 2018 and April 9, 2019.
Sep 12, 2018
Faculty authors to discuss their craft and careers during annual Writers Series
Two Grand Valley State University writing professors will discuss the inner-workings of their creativity and craft during the annual Grand Valley Writers Series. Patricia Clark and Roger Gilles will present a faculty reading on Wednesday, February 7, from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Cook-DeWitt Center. Readings will be followed by a book signing.
Jan 31, 2018
