Annual literary festival includes celebrated authors and on-the-go poetry The Clark College Columbia Writers Series is offering a week of writers, readings, and events on the college’s main campus during its fourth annual Subtext Literary Festival. On May 14-17, the college will host well-known authors, as well as readings and events by…
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Clark College Columbia Writers Series hosts Cheston Knapp
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Tin House editor reads from his new collection of essays on Feb. 15 The Clark College Columbia Writers Series continues its 2017-2018 season with Cheston Knapp, managing editor of the award-winning literary magazine Tin House. He will discuss his work and read from his new collection of essays, Up Up, Down Down. This…
Aimee Bender at Clark College
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Award-winning novelist discusses her work on Oct. 30 as part of the Columbia Writers Series Clark College welcomes award-winning novelist Aimee Bender, author of The Girl in the Flammable Skirt and The Color Master, as part of the college’s Columbia Writers Series. Bender will read from and discuss her writing from 11:00 a.m.…
Kenny Fries opens Columbia Writers Series season
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Noted writer explores topics of identity and disability on October 10 The Clark College Columbia Writers Series kicks off its 2017-2018 season with renowned poet, memoirist, and critic Kenny Fries. This event, which is free and open to the public, will be held on Tuesday, October 10, from 11:00 a.m. to noon in Penguin Union…
Phoenix embraces transformation
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Clark celebrates the release of the 37th volume of the art and literary journal On May 16, Clark College’s award-winning art and literary journal, Phoenix, unveiled its 2017 edition at a reception in PUB 161. Taking inspiration from the Clark community, the Phoenix staff adopted the collegewide theme of Transformation for the new…
Exploring Subtext
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Weeklong literary festival includes readings, workshops, and Phoenix unveiling The Clark College Columbia Writers Series is offering a full week of writers, readings, and events on the college’s main campus during its third annual Subtext Literary Festival. From May 15-18, the college will host well-known authors, as well as readings by Clark…
Ruth Wariner at Columbia Writers Series
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Best-selling memoirist discusses how to write about family trauma on May 3 During the 2017 spring quarter installment of its renowned Columbia Writers Series, Clark College will welcome Ruth Wariner, author of the memoir The Sound of Gravel, which has gained national praise for its frank, spare description of her childhood growing…
Dana Spiotta reads at Clark
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Columbia Writers Series hosts National Book Award finalist on Nov. 3 The Clark College Columbia Writers Series is proud to present its fall quarter installment, featuring author Dana Spiotta. This event, which is free and open to the public, will be held in Anna Pechanec Hall (APH) room 201 on Clark College’s main…
Mothers, daughters, writers
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Clark’s Columbia Writers Series hosts two authors with powerful personal stories this quarter Clark College’s Columbia Writers Series will host two outstanding writers during winter quarter, both of whom are known for their beautifully written but brutal memoirs—one a recollection of an adolescence wracked with alienation and abuse, the other a wrenching account…
Student stories: Flying with a Phoenix
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An inside look at Clark’s award-winning arts and literary journal My name is Lily Hart, and I am a student at Clark College. I’m also the Managing Editor of Phoenix and was Assistant Literary Editor last year. Phoenix is Clark College’s award-winning literary and art journal. Run by student editors and faculty advisers,…