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The Creative Writing Program at the University of Connecticut provides undergraduate and graduate students with writing courses in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, drama, and screenwriting. Classes are offered from beginning to advanced levels, and are open to all students regardless of their major. (Read more.)

News

  • Claudia Rankine to read as Wallace Stevens Poet March 13th, Konover
  • Ellen Litman in The New Yorker
  • Writing Life Panel 11/8

Upcoming Events

  1. Apr 3 A Conversation with W. Kamau Bell7:30pm
  2. Apr 4 FIRST THURSDAY AT THE BENTON4:30pm
  3. Apr 13 Poet Laureate Connect Series2:00pm

A Conversation with W. Kamau Bell

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019

07:30 PM - 09:00 PM

Other
Infinity Hall, Hartford, CT

A Conversation with W. Kamau Bell
Public event commemorating the conclusion of the Humility and Conviction in Public Life Project, run by the University of Connecticut's Humanities Institute. HCPL is pleased to announce a conversation with comedian, author, and host W. Kamau Bell.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit https://humilityandconviction.uconn.edu/forums/.

Contact Information: uchi@uconn.edu

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FIRST THURSDAY AT THE BENTON

Thursday, April 4th, 2019

04:30 PM - 08:00 PM

Storrs Campus
The William Benton Museum of Art

FIRST THURSDAY AT THE BENTON
Visit us after hours at the Benton. We will be open until 8pm on the 1st Thursdays during the semesters.

This open house is in collaboration with the Long River Review and The Beanery Cafe.

FUN and FREE for all ages! Bring your dorm mates, friends, co-workers, or family.

LONG RIVER REVIEW at THE BENTON

5PM
LITERARY TRIVIA CONTEST – Win Swag, Totes & T-Shirts

5pm - 7:30pm
POEMS ON DEMAND. Request a poem on any topic and one will be created for you on the spot!
LITERARY BOOKMARK MAKING

4:30 – 8:00 PM
ONGOING ACTIVITIES IN THE MUSEUM:

Scavenger Hunt or I-Spy available for all galleries.
Have fun yourself, or have a competition with friends to finish first.

GAME OF THRONES Photo Booth
You could be in a museum portrait too! Have some fun in the photo booth.

COOKIES & GIVE-AWAYS!

IN THE CAFÉ:
Open Mic Night – Show off your talent in music, song or spoken word.
Drink Special: 25% off all Italian Sodas

Contact Information: Karen Sommer x5084

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Poet Laureate Connect Series

Saturday, April 13th, 2019

02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Hartford Campus
Bookstore

Poet Laureate Connect Series
The city of Hartford's very first Poet Laureate, Frederick-Douglass Knowles II, will be appearing at the bookstore for a series of poetry events featuring Poet Laureates from all around CT! Our series will take place on the 2nd Saturday of each month from February through June.

February 16th
March 16th
April 13th
May 11th
June 15th

Contact Information: Laurie Bompart. 860-263-2270

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