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Author Jess Walter: "The Financial Lives of the Poets"
Thursday, December 3 at 7:30 PM
The University Bookstore hosts an appearance by Spokane author Jess Walter, who will discuss his new book "The Financial Lives of the Poets" on Thursday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the College of Law Courtroom. The event is free and open to the public. The Washington Post calls his new novel a "deliciously antic tale of an American dream gone very sour...part noir gumshoe, part average Joe, [Matt P...
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Thursday, December 3 at 7:30 PM
The University Bookstore hosts an appearance by Spokane author Jess Walter, who will discuss his new book "The Financial Lives of the Poets" on Thursday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the College of Law Courtroom. The event is free and open to the public. The Washington Post calls his new novel a "deliciously antic tale of an American dream gone very sour...part noir gumshoe, part average Joe, [Matt P...
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Reading: Borne On Air: Essays by Idaho Writers
Wednesday, November 11 at 7:30 PM
A reading from the recent publication "Borne on Air: Essays by Idaho Writers" will be hosted by editors and University of Idaho faculty members Mary Clearman Blew and Phil Druker. Some of the anthology writers include Claire Davis, Buddy Levy, Jeanette Weaskus, Brandon Schrand, Joy Passanante and others. The event will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 p.m., in the College of Law Courtr...
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Wednesday, November 11 at 7:30 PM
A reading from the recent publication "Borne on Air: Essays by Idaho Writers" will be hosted by editors and University of Idaho faculty members Mary Clearman Blew and Phil Druker. Some of the anthology writers include Claire Davis, Buddy Levy, Jeanette Weaskus, Brandon Schrand, Joy Passanante and others. The event will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 p.m., in the College of Law Courtr...
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Distinguished Visiting Writer: Steve Almond
Wednesday, October 21 at 7:30 PM
Acclaimed author and Distinguished Visiting Writer Steve Almond will read from his work Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the College of Law Courtroom. Sponsored by the Department of English and the MFA Program in Creative Writing, the event is free and open to the public. Almond is the author of the short story collections "The Evil B.B. Chow" and "My Life in Heavy Metal" and the nonfiction b...
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Wednesday, October 21 at 7:30 PM
Acclaimed author and Distinguished Visiting Writer Steve Almond will read from his work Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the College of Law Courtroom. Sponsored by the Department of English and the MFA Program in Creative Writing, the event is free and open to the public. Almond is the author of the short story collections "The Evil B.B. Chow" and "My Life in Heavy Metal" and the nonfiction b...
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Brown Bag: Using Writing in Your Courses
Wednesday, October 21 at 12:30 PM
Do you want to incorporate more writing assignments into your courses but aren’t sure of how to go about it? Or have you assigned writing in the past, only to receive papers and essays that had weak content and significant mechanical errors? In this brown bag session, on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 12:30 p.m., Jodie Nicotra, English department, will discuss common issues with student writing and some ...
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Wednesday, October 21 at 12:30 PM
Do you want to incorporate more writing assignments into your courses but aren’t sure of how to go about it? Or have you assigned writing in the past, only to receive papers and essays that had weak content and significant mechanical errors? In this brown bag session, on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 12:30 p.m., Jodie Nicotra, English department, will discuss common issues with student writing and some ...
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Author Reading: Novella Carpenter
Monday, October 19 at 7:30 PM
Author and entrepreneur Novella Carpenter will read from her memoir "Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer" and from her blog, Ghost Town Farm, on Monday, Oct. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Administration Building, University Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. A Northwest native with back-to-nature roots, Carpenter began squat farming in a gritty urban Oakland, California neig...
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Monday, October 19 at 7:30 PM
Author and entrepreneur Novella Carpenter will read from her memoir "Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer" and from her blog, Ghost Town Farm, on Monday, Oct. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Administration Building, University Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. A Northwest native with back-to-nature roots, Carpenter began squat farming in a gritty urban Oakland, California neig...
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Hemingway and Idaho: "Reading from 'A Gentleman’s Guide to Graceful Living'"
Wednesday, October 7 at 7:30 PM
Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award-winner Michael Dahlie will read from his prize-winning novel, "A Gentleman’s Guide to Graceful Living." For more information about the University of Idaho's three-day Hemingway celebration, taking place Oct. 5-7, visit www.uidaho.edu/class/english/hemingway.aspx
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Wednesday, October 7 at 7:30 PM
Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award-winner Michael Dahlie will read from his prize-winning novel, "A Gentleman’s Guide to Graceful Living." For more information about the University of Idaho's three-day Hemingway celebration, taking place Oct. 5-7, visit www.uidaho.edu/class/english/hemingway.aspx
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Hemingway and Idaho: "Hemingway's Personal Farewell to Arms"
Tuesday, October 6 at 7:30 PM
An illustrated lecture by noted Hemingway scholar and Hemingway Review editor Susan Beegel. She will discuss the history and biography behind "A Farewell to Arms." The lecture and slide-show will be of interest those who have and haven't read the novel. College of Law Courtroom. Free and open to the public. For more information about the University of Idaho's three-day Hemingway celeb...
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Tuesday, October 6 at 7:30 PM
An illustrated lecture by noted Hemingway scholar and Hemingway Review editor Susan Beegel. She will discuss the history and biography behind "A Farewell to Arms." The lecture and slide-show will be of interest those who have and haven't read the novel. College of Law Courtroom. Free and open to the public. For more information about the University of Idaho's three-day Hemingway celeb...
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Hemingway and Idaho: "My Favorite Hemingway Story"
Monday, October 5 at 7:30 PM
Join Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award-winner Michael Dahlie and University of Idaho English department faculty members Daniel Orozco, Mary Clearman Blew, Ron McFarland and Susan Beegel at the Prichard Art Gallery for an evening of conversation to celebrate Hemingway and his connection to Idaho. A reception will follow. For more information about the University of Idaho's three-day Hemingway celebrat...
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Monday, October 5 at 7:30 PM
Join Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award-winner Michael Dahlie and University of Idaho English department faculty members Daniel Orozco, Mary Clearman Blew, Ron McFarland and Susan Beegel at the Prichard Art Gallery for an evening of conversation to celebrate Hemingway and his connection to Idaho. A reception will follow. For more information about the University of Idaho's three-day Hemingway celebrat...
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Hemingway and Idaho: "A Moveable Feast"
Monday, October 5 at 5:00 PM
This Hemingway-themed dinner includes wine pairings and a live reading from "Hills Like White Elephants," performed by Kelly Quinnett and Buddy Levy. The reading is sponsored by 3 Tall Women Productions. Cost is $60 per person, and includes the Hemingway Happy Hour and Silent Auction, which runs 4-5 p.m. same day. Tickets are available at Bookpeople in downtown Moscow. A portion of the proceeds su...
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Monday, October 5 at 5:00 PM
This Hemingway-themed dinner includes wine pairings and a live reading from "Hills Like White Elephants," performed by Kelly Quinnett and Buddy Levy. The reading is sponsored by 3 Tall Women Productions. Cost is $60 per person, and includes the Hemingway Happy Hour and Silent Auction, which runs 4-5 p.m. same day. Tickets are available at Bookpeople in downtown Moscow. A portion of the proceeds su...
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Hemingway and Idaho: Hemingway Happy Hour and Silent Auction
Monday, October 5 at 4:00 PM
Three days of events celebrating Ernest Hemingway, his work and his connection to Idaho begins with this happy hour and silent auction. Cost is $12 per person, and includes appetizers and one cocktail. Tickets are available at Bookpeople and the Red Door Restaurant in downtown Moscow. Current donations to the silent auction include a first edition copy of Hemingway’s "Men Without Women," original ...
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Monday, October 5 at 4:00 PM
Three days of events celebrating Ernest Hemingway, his work and his connection to Idaho begins with this happy hour and silent auction. Cost is $12 per person, and includes appetizers and one cocktail. Tickets are available at Bookpeople and the Red Door Restaurant in downtown Moscow. Current donations to the silent auction include a first edition copy of Hemingway’s "Men Without Women," original ...
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