Welcome to the 2008-09 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.
Spring 09 Events
For event details, visit the Poem Present Schedule
Tuesday, April 14, and Thursday, April 16
J.H. PRYNNE AND KESTON SUTHERLAND
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Thursday, April 30, and Friday, May 1
EMILY WILSON
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Thursday, May 7, and Friday, May 8
JULIANA SPAHR
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Wednesday, May 13, and Thursday, May 14
ARDA COLLINS
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Thursday, May 21
UofChicgoland Reading
Winter 09 Events
Autumn 08 Events
For event details, visit the Poem Present Schedule
Thursday, October 23, and Friday, October 24
DONALD REVELL
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Thursday, November 6, and Friday, November 7
GERALDINE MONK AND ALAN HALSEY
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Tuesday, November 11
JAMES SHEA
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Thursday, November 20, and Friday, November 21
AUGUST KLEINZAHLER