Will Power,
playwright, educator, actor, rapper, and composer, presented in April 2008
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, author of Wizard of the Crow, presented in May 2007
Angela Davis, "the Yarnspinner," presented in February 2007
Speaker Series and Sponsored Events
A Southeastern Writer's Forum
In maintaining our rich tradition of scholarship at Southeastern, the Southeastern Writing Center hosts prominent writers, lecturers, and educators to speak at an annual series of readings, discussions, workshops, and educational forums. Each event focuses on writing and/or literature, encouraging lively interaction and dialogue. Past events have included such people as storyteller Angela Davis, "the Yarnspinner"; internationally reknown Kenyan writer Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, author of Wizard of the Crow; and playwright, educator, actor, rapper, and composer Will Power. These events contribute to developing a culture of writing beneficial to students across the curriculum, as well as the regional community. Announcements of presentations are posted around campus and inside the Writing Center.
Schedule of Events
Spring 2008
January
Thursday, January 31
"Seattle Grunge"
Presented by: Kelly O'Gea, Coumes Scholarship Winner
Time: 12:30-1:45 p.m.
Location: DVIC 383
February
Wednesday, February 13
Southeastern Louisiana Writing Project presents:
"Writing from the New Orleans Writing Marathon"
Presented by: Dr. Richard Louth and Tracy Armond
Time: 12:00 – 12:50 p.m.
Location: DVIC 383
Tuesday, February 19
"What you need to know about English grammar
to learn another language successfully.”
Presented by: Elizabetta Lejeune
Time: 12:30-1:45 p.m.
Location: DVIC 383
Thursday, February 28
Dr. Ann Raimes
Author of the Universal Keys for Writers
Time: 12:30-1:45 p.m.
Location: DVIC 383
March
Tuesday, March 4
O'Neil DeNoux, Creative Writer
"Opening Lines in Fiction"
Time: 12:30-1:45 p.m.
Location DVIC 383
Wednesday, March 12
Alison Pelegrin, Creative Writer
Women's History Month Event
Time: 12:00-12:50 p.m.
Location: DVIC 383
Tuesday, March 18
"Don't Be a Sitting Duck: Avoid Slang and Clichés"
Grammar Workshop
Presented by: Mary Mocsary and Emily Aucoin
Time: 12:30-1:45 p.m.
Location: DVIC 383
Wednesday, March 19
"Applying to Graduate School"
Presented by: Rebecca Murry
Time: 12:00-12:50 p.m.
Location: DVIC 383
Monday, March 31
These three events associated with the English Department's
events for The Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival
at Southeastern Louisiana University will be held in the Writing Center:
Valerie Martin,
Author of Mary Reilly
Time: 10:00-10:50 a.m.
Location: DVIC 383
Tennessee Williams: A Scholarly Panel
Time: 12:00-12:50 p.m.
Location: DVIC 383
"An Insider's Guide to Publishing:
A Conversation with Thomas Keith and Valerie Martin
Time: 2:00-2:50 p.m.
Location: DVIC 383
April
Wednesday, April 2
Kevin Allman, author and playwright
"Writer's Workshop: How to Create Your Own Website
to Market Yourself Successfully."
Time: 12:00-12:50 p.m.
Location: DVIC 383
Thursday, April 8
"Monologue Slam"
Presented by: Students of English 380
Time: 12:30-1:45 p.m.
Location: Student Union Theatre
Wednesday, April 9
Katie Wainwright, Creative Writer
Time: 12:00-12:50 p.m.
Location: DVIC 383
Tuesday, April 15
"To Be or Not to Be a Literature and Grammar Scholar"
Presented by: Mary Mocsary
Time: 12:30-1:45 p.m.
Location: DVIC 383
Tuesday, April 22
Will Power
Professional playwright
Time: 12:30-1:45 p.m.
Location: Student Union Theatre
Wednesday, April 23
Sigma Tau Delta
Members will present their papers from the
national conference in Louisville, Kentucky.
Time: 12:00-12:45 p.m.
Location: DVIC 383
Wednesday, April 30
Dr. Reine Bouton
A writer's workshop on creative nonfiction writing,
with a focus on travel writing and writing about Tuscany.
Time: 12:00-12:50 p.m.
Location: DVIC 383
The movie Under the Tuscan Sun
Presented by: Dr. Reine Bouton
Time: 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Location: DVIC 383