Welcome to the 2011–12 Season!
Since 2001, the Poem Present Reading and Lecture series has been bringing distinguished contemporary poets to The University of Chicago to read from their work as well as to speak on topics in contemporary poetry of interest to them. This is a unique two-part format designed to meet students and scholars halfway, so to speak. Over the years, the series has expanded to include performances and bilingual events as well.
In 2003-2004, the Chicago Media Initiatives Group (CMIG) began capturing each season of Poem Present in both digital video and audio formats for archiving in the University Library as well as for online publication. Our Archive (link) provides streaming video and audio of nearly all readings and lectures in the Poem Present series.
Poem Present is grateful to the following University of Chicago sponsors for their ongoing support: The Humanities Division, The Department of English Language and Literature, The Office of the Provost, The College.
Autumn 2011 Events
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Allen Fisher
October 13
Reading from his work.
4:30 PM, Social Sciences Tea Room
October 14
Discussion on poetics.
1:00 PM, Social Sciences Tea Room
Alice Notley
November 17
Reading from her work.
6:00 PM, Rosenwald 405
November 18
Discussion on poetics.
1:00 PM, Rosenwald 405
Winter 2012 Events
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Ben Lerner
January 26
Reading from his work.
4:30 PM, Rosenwald 405
January 27
Discussion on poetics.
1:00 PM, Rosenwald 405
Spring 2012 Events
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Brenda Hillman
April 26
Reading from her work.
4:30 PM, Social Sciences Tea Room
April 27
Discussion on poetics.
1:00 PM, Rosenwald 405
Fred Moten
May 3
Reading from his work.
4:30 PM, Rosenwald 405
May 4
Discussion on poetics.
1:00 PM, Rosenwald 405