Poetry News

JCU Welcomes Edmund White as Writer in Residence for Summer 2015

JCU Welcomes Edmund White as Writer in Residence for Summer 2015

John Cabot University is proud to announce Edmund White as the 2015 Writer in Residence at the 6th Annual Summer Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation, to be held from 25 May through 25 June 2015.

Faculty Development Funds Awarded to Support JCU’s Outstanding Professors

Faculty Development Funds Awarded to Support JCU’s Outstanding Professors

JCU Vice President and Academic Dean Mary Merva is pleased to report that JCU faculty development funds continue to support the professional development of an outstanding group of faculty.

Professor Daniel Roy Connelly Awarded First Prize in Poetry Festival

Professor Daniel Roy Connelly Awarded First Prize in Poetry Festival

Dr. Daniel Roy Connelly, adjunct assistant professor of English literature and theater, was named recipient of First Prize in the annual Fermoy International Poetry Festival, based in County Cork in the Republic of Ireland.

Joshua Rivkin Shares his Poetry with the JCU Community

Joshua Rivkin Shares his Poetry with the JCU Community

On Tuesday, June 17, the JCU Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation welcomed Joshua Rivkin for a poetry reading.

InVerse Festival Brings Contemporary Italian Poetry to JCU

InVerse Festival Brings Contemporary Italian Poetry to JCU

Poets, translators, and poetry enthusiasts gathered together on the evening of June 11 in JCU's Lemon Tree Courtyard for the seventh edition of InVerse - Italian Poets in Translation.

Peter Strekfus and Heather Green Give Poetry Reading at JCU

Peter Strekfus and Heather Green Give Poetry Reading at JCU

On Tuesday, June 3rd the Institute of Creative Writing and Literary Translation presented a poetry reading by Peter Strekfus and Heather Green in the Aula Magna.

Poet David Keplinger Shares Poems and Travel Stories

Poet David Keplinger Shares Poems and Travel Stories

On Thursday, April 10th the JCU Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation welcomed David Keplinger for a poetry reading.

Creative Writing Institute Welcomes 2014 Writer in Residence Tyler Dilts

Creative Writing Institute Welcomes 2014 Writer in Residence Tyler Dilts

John Cabot University is proud to welcome author Tyler Dilts as this year's Writer in Writer in Residence at the 5th Annual Summer Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation, to be held from May 19th to June 20th.

“SORREASY for Madagascar” Charity Concert a Great Success

“SORREASY for Madagascar” Charity Concert a Great Success

On February 6, the club Students Taking Action Now Darfur (STAND) sponsored a concert to raise funds for food and medicine for the community of Mahajanga, Madagascar.

Jhumpa Lahiri to be Writer in Residence for Summer 2013

Jhumpa Lahiri to be Writer in Residence for Summer 2013

John Cabot University is proud to welcome Pulitzer Prize winning author Jhumpa Lahiri as this year's Writer in Residence at the 4th Annual Summer Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation, to be held from May 20th to June 21st.

“Greek Night” Brings Ancient Culture of Food and Wine to JCU

“Greek Night” Brings Ancient Culture of Food and Wine to JCU

The event was hosted by Professor Benedetta Bessi and her "Wine and the Culture of Drinking in Antiquity" students in the Aula Magna Regina.

Faculty Development Funds Awarded for the Academic Year 2011-2012

Faculty Development Funds Awarded for the Academic Year 2011-2012

JCU Vice President and Academic Dean Mary Merva is pleased to report that JCU faculty development funds continue to support the professional development of an outstanding group of faculty.

Joyce Carol Oates Interviewed by Two Major Italian Newspapers

Joyce Carol Oates Interviewed by Two Major Italian Newspapers

Ms. Oates was recently interviewed by two major Italian newspapers, La Stampa and Il Messaggero.

InVerse Presents “A Celebration of the InVerse Anthologies”

InVerse Presents “A Celebration of the InVerse Anthologies”

Poetry-lovers from the Rome community flocked to the Marc and Peggy Spiegel Student Center for the seventh edition of InVerse Italian Poets in Translation, held on Wednesday, June 13th.

Tickets Still Available for June 22 Reading with Joyce Carol Oates!

Tickets Still Available for June 22 Reading with Joyce Carol Oates!

On the occasion of its 40th anniversary John Cabot University is pleased to welcome renowned American author Joyce Carol Oates as Novelist-in-Residence for the Summer Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation.

La Repubblica.it Praises JCU Poet-in-Residence Billy Collins’ Reading

La Repubblica.it Praises JCU Poet-in-Residence Billy Collins’ Reading

US Poet Laureate from 2001 to 2003, Billy Collins has achieved critical acclaim and wide popularity in the US and has been described as "the most popular poet in America" by the New York Times.

Reading Tonight with JCU Poet in Residence Billy Collins

Reading Tonight with JCU Poet in Residence Billy Collins

Billy Collins, United States Poet Laureate 2001-2003, is an American phenomenon. No poet since Robert Frost has managed to combine high critical acclaim with such broad popular appeal.

John Cabot University Press Presents “InVerse 2012”

John Cabot University Press Presents “InVerse 2012”

On the occasion of the University's fortieth anniversary, John Cabot University Press is pleased to announce the publication of the fifth volume of InVerse Italian Poets in Translation, edited by Professors Brunella Antomarini, Berenice Cocciolillo, and Rosa Filardi.

Professor Moira Egan Featured in Poesia, a Prestigious Poetry Journal

Professor Moira Egan Featured in Poesia, a Prestigious Poetry Journal

Prof. Moira Egan Featured in Poesia, a Prestigious Italian Poetry Journal

Creative Writing Institute Presents a Reading by Poet Kim Addonizio

Creative Writing Institute Presents a Reading by Poet Kim Addonizio

John Cabot University's Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation Presents a Reading by Poet Kim Addonizio