Poetry-in-the-Round invites the world's most compelling and celebrated writers to Seton Hall University each year to read and discuss their works with students and community members, Among the many poets, novelists, and critics who have come to Seton Hall are Azar Nafisi, Billy Collins, Thomas Lynch, Amy Tan, George Plimpton, Harold Bloom, Adrienne Rich, Jonathan Frazen, Frank McCourt, John Updike, Arthur Miller, Ted Hughes, Jorie Graham, Nadine Gordimer, Derek Walcott and James Merrilk. For more information about the series, call John Wargacki, Ph.D., director at (973) 761-9000 Ext. 5105.
Fall 2009 Events
Thursday, October 1
7 p.m. Walsh Gallery
- John Ashbery - poet
Wednesday, October 21
7 p.m. Science and Technology Center
- Pam Laskin - poet and author
Thursday, November 12
7 p.m. Walsh Gallery
Spring 2010 Events
- David Henry Hwang - playwright
Thursday, February 4
7 p.m.
- Eve Grubin - poet
Thursday, March 4
7 p.m.
- Sherod Santos - author and poet
Tuesday, March 23
7 p.m.
- James VanOosting - author and former Dean, Seton Hall College of Arts and Science
Tuesday, April 12
7 p.m.
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All events begin at 7:00 PM and are free
Poetry-in-the-Round is part of the Seton Hall Arts Council. For more information about upcoming events, call (973) 313-6338, or send an e-mail to artscouncil@shu.edu.
Support the PiTR Series
Spectacular performances by first class artists is made affordable for everyone through the continued support of Seton Hall University. You can support Poetry-in-the-Round with your tax-deductible gift. For information please call (973) 378-2677 or you may mail your tax deductible contribution to:
Seton Hall Arts Council
College of Arts and Sciences
Room 118 Fahy Hall
400 South Orange Avenue
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