Welcome to the 2009–10 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 2009 Events
For event details, visit the Poem Present Schedule
John Koethe
October 8 & 9
Reading from his work.
October 8, 4:30 PM, Classics 110
Lecture: Poetry and Truth.
October 9, 11:00 AM, Social Sciences Tea Room
Jennifer Moxley
October 15 & 16
Reading from her work.
October 15, 4:30 PM, Social Sciences Tea Room
Discussion on Poetics.
October 16, 1:00 PM, Social Sciences Tea Room
Geoffrey O'Brien
November 5 & 6
Discussion on poetics.
November 5, 1:00 PM, Location TBD
Discussion on poetics.
November 6, 4:30 PM, Rosenwald 405
Mary Ruefle
November 19 & 20
Reading from her work.
November 19, 4:30 PM, Social Sciences Tea Room
Discussion on Poetics.
November 20, 1:00 PM, Rosenwald 405
Winter 2010 Events