National Poetry Month Events
| Date | Time/ Location | Event |
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Thursday, April 3 |
Library (AC2-148) |
Student Poetry ReadingJoin us for an afternoon of poetic expression as we celebrate National Poetry Month with our talented community college students. Students will share original works of poetry and showcase their creativity and the power of words. Light refreshments will be served. |
On DisplayThursday, April 3 – Wednesday April 30 Opening ReceptionThursday, April 3 |
AC1 Lobby Gallery Opening Reception: 5 – 6 p.m. |
Poetry ExhibitionRead and see the creativity of our talented student poets this National Poetry Month in the AC1 Lobby Gallery as we showcase students’ poetry and their artistry of the written word. |
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Tuesday, April 8 |
Workshop: 5 – 6 p.m. in the Library (AC2-148) Reading: 7 – 8 p.m. in AC1-150 Lecture Hall |
Writing WorkshopJoin Carlos Andrés Gómez (International Book Award-winning author, poet, and educator) for this generative writing workshop that explores ways to reclaim language as it intersects with asserting our authentic identities and stories while dismantling narratives tied to structural oppression and shame. Carlos will facilitate close readings of poems by Angel Nafis and José Olivarez and then guide participants through a structured prompt to write their own poems of reclamation. Poetry ReadingJoin us for an evening reading with Carlos Andrés Gómez. Carlos Andrés Gómez is a Colombian American poet, speaker, actor, and educator from New York City. |
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Wednesday, April 30 |
AC1-150 Lecture Hall Reception: Reading: Book Signing: |
Willow Poetry Reading SeriesCelebrate National Poetry Month with award-winning poets and acclaimed writers Lee Herrick, Mai Der Vang, and Rajiv Mohabir. Join us for a poetry reading, Q&A, and meet the poets after the event. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served before the event. |
