Welcome to the 2012-2013 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, and The College.
Spring 2013
For event details, visit the Poem Present Schedule
Peter Gizzi
April 11
Reading from his work.
April 12
Craft Talk and Conversation
Lisa Ruddick
April 17
Lecture about her work.
Kate Lilley
April 25
Reading from her work.
Angela Jackson
May 3
Reading from her work.
Michael Wood
May 7
Lecture about his work.
Marjorie Perloff
May 16
Lecture about her work.
Eleni Sikelianos
May 23
Reading from her work.
May 24
Craft Talk and Conversation
Ariana Reines
May 30
Reading from her work.
May 31
Craft Talk and Conversation
Winter 2013
For event details, visit the Poem Present Schedule
Ariana Nadia Nash
January 17
Reading from her work.
Cal Bedient
January 24
Reading from his work.
Li-Young Lee
January 31
Reading from his work.
Nick Twemlow
February 21
Reading from his work.