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2025-2026 Academic Year Archives

Sep 14

Leila Chatti Reading and Book Launch

Sunday, September 14, 2025 4:00 PM - Sunday, September 14, 2025 6:00 PM at University United Methodist Church, 1120 S. Harrison Rd., East Lansing

Leila Chatti returns to her hometown to launch her newest book, "Wildness Before Something Sublime."

Oct 8

Esther Belin Poetry Reading

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 7:00 PM - Wednesday, October 8, 2025 9:00 PM at RCAH Theater, Snyder-Phillips Hall, 361 Physics Rd., East Lansing

Join us as we welcome Esther Belin for a reading and reception.

Oct 17

Phanopticon: Reimagining the Ubiquity of "Image" in the Poetic Idea with Tracie Morris

Friday, October 17, 2025 3:00 PM - Friday, October 17, 2025 4:15 PM at B210/310 Wells Hall, 619 Red Cedar Rd., East Lansing

Join us as Tracie Morris discusses different approaches to the concept of meaningfulness within and outside of the scope of "imagery," often perceived as the primary indicator of a "good" poetic work.

Nov 14

Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd Poetry Reading

Friday, November 14, 2025 7:00 PM at East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Rd., East Lansing, MI

Please join us as we welcome Michigan Poet Laureate Melba Joyce Boyd to mid-Michigan!

Nov 15

The Poets' Roundtable

Saturday, November 15, 2025 10:00 AM - Saturday, November 15, 2025 4:00 PM at Library of Michigan, 720 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI

You're invited to a free one-day writing conference featuring Michigan Poet Laureate Melba Joyce Boyd