Wilkes University LitFest: 20th Anniversary Celebration Readings and Remembrances from Core Faculty and Alumni
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Thursday, Jun 19, 2025 7:30pm
Location
Wilkes University Fenner Quadrangle
171 S Franklin St
Details
Wilkes University will host its fifth annual LitFest, including a 20th anniversary celebration for the Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing, from June 15-19. Sponsored by the creative writing program as part of its June residency, the celebration of the written word features a variety of events including literary readings, alumni receptions, book signings and screenings from program alumni, faculty, and guest artists. All events are free and open to the public.
Thursday, June 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Fenner Quadrangle
20th Anniversary Celebration Readings and Remembrances from Core Faculty and Alumni
Remembrances and readings from alumni, outside readers and faculty. Hosted by J. Michael Lennon and Taylor Polites.
- 2005-2010 Alumni Reflection: Matt Hinton
- Core Alumna/Faculty Reading: Laurie Loewenstein
- 2010-2015 Alumni Reflection: André Lewis Carter
- Core Outside Reader Remarks: Ibrahim Ahmad, executive vice president of Viking Press and Chris Tomasino, owner of the Chris Tomasino Agency
- 2015-2020 Alumni Reflection: Wayne Benson Jr.
- Core Faculty Reading: Kaylie Jones
- 2020-2025 Alumni Reflection: Laurie Stephens-Hunter
- Core Faculty Reading: Nancy McKinley
