Category: Creative Writing

Pearl Hogrefe Visiting Writers Series : Lecture with Michael Walsh — Rescheduled

At the end of March, we’ll be welcoming Michael Walsh to the ISU campus as part of the MFA program’s Pearl Hogrefe Visiting Writers Series on Thursday, March 30th.  This event is a double-decker: Walsh will be offering a craft talk at 2pm, followed by a lecture at 7:30pm. We’ll hear about his writing practice, … Continue reading Pearl Hogrefe Visiting Writers Series : Lecture with Michael Walsh — Rescheduled

March 30, 2023, 7:30pm | South Ballroom, Memorial Union

Pearl Hogrefe Visiting Writers Series : Craft talk with Michael Walsh — Rescheduled

At the end of March, we’ll be welcoming Michael Walsh to the ISU campus as part of the MFA program’s Pearl Hogrefe Visiting Writers Series on Thursday, March 30th. This event is a double-decker: Walsh will be offering a craft talk at 2pm, followed by a lecture at 7pm. We’ll hear about his writing practice, … Continue reading Pearl Hogrefe Visiting Writers Series : Craft talk with Michael Walsh — Rescheduled

March 30, 2023, 2:00pm | Oak Room, Memorial Union

Iowa State University’s MFA Program in Creative Writing and Environment welcomes four recent alumni of the MFA program back to Iowa to celebrate their recently published books.

HOME VOICES FESTIVAL DETAILS Friday, February 3rd | 1 – 5 PM 1:00 – 4:00 PM | Ames Public Library | 515 Douglas Avenue Literary readings & panel discussion with invited authors 4:00: 5:00 PM:  Dog-Eared Books | 203 Main Street Book signing & catered reception The 2023 Home Voices Festival brings together alumni of … Continue reading Iowa State University’s MFA Program in Creative Writing and Environment welcomes four recent alumni of the MFA program back to Iowa to celebrate their recently published books.

February 3, 2023, 1:00-5:00pm | Ames Public Library & Dog-Eared Books

Debra Marquart wins a 2021 Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellowship

Congratulations to Debra Marquart, Iowa Poet Laureate and faculty member in the Creative Writing and the Environment program, on winning a 2021 Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellowship.  The fellowships are “given to honor poets of literary merit appointed to serve in civic positions and to enable them to undertake meaningful, impactful, and innovative projects … Continue reading Debra Marquart wins a 2021 Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellowship