22nd Annual William Stafford Poetry Celebration
Join the Friends of Hannon Library for their 22nd Annual William Stafford Poetry Celebration:
January 10, 2019
7 pm–9 pm
Meese Room, Hannon Library (SOU Campus)
Featured poets will present readings, followed by an open mic session where audience members are invited to read a William Stafford poem of their choice. This year’s featured poets include Diana Morley, Jim Flint, Lisa Baldwin, Philip Newton, Richard Lehnert, and Alma Rosa Alvarez.
This celebration is held every year to commemorate the birthday of the late Oregon Poet Laureate, William Stafford. A prolific writer, Stafford was known for his work inspired by nature, family, and the poet’s pacifist views as a conscientious objector during World War II.
As part of the Friends of Hannon Library Speaker Series, this event is free and open to the public. Attendees can get free campus parking for this event by visiting any campus parking meter and using this code: FHL1901
If you need disability accommodations to participate in this event, please contact Disability Resources at (541) 552-6213 or dss@sou.edu. For more information, contact Hannon Library Administration at libraryevents@sou.eduor (541) 552-6816.