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Annie: writer and entrepreneur

January 5, 2018 by Lucie Amberg

Annie Allen at her graduation ceremony

For years, Annie Allen devoted herself to her family — often putting personal goals aside so she could concentrate on raising her children. As her kids grew older, however, she had a little more time to focus on her own dreams. She says, "I wanted to be ready to do my own thing." As a volunteer and freelance contractor, Annie says, "I had done all kinds of graphic … [Read more...] about Annie: writer and entrepreneur

Filed Under: Alumni News, Professional and Technical Writing Tagged With: adult student services, annie allen, beargrads, COAL, jaime ross, john turner, lyn gattis, online, technical and professional writing, tracy dalton

Alumna, author returns for Moon City Reading Series

September 19, 2017 by Lucie Amberg

Audience at the Moon City Reading Series

The second event in this year's Moon City Press Reading Series will take place on Friday, Sept. 22 and will feature an accomplished Missouri State alumna, Alexandra Teague. Key details What: Moon City Press Reading Series featuring Alexandra Teague When: 8-10 p.m. Sept. 22 Where: Plaster Student Union Theatre How: Free and open to the public About Alexandra … [Read more...] about Alumna, author returns for Moon City Reading Series

Filed Under: Alumni News, Creative Writing, News Tagged With: alexandra teague, alumni, COAL, Fiction, Moon City, Poetry, reading series, wd blackmon

Explore the Midwestern roots of a literary icon

March 29, 2017 by Lucie Amberg

Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes is most commonly associated with the Harlem Renaissance, but he spent his early life in the Midwest. Dr. Matthew Calihman, associate professor in the English department, said, "I do think Missouri is important to him," noting that regional geography and events often emerged in Hughes' writing. Visiting scholar and documentarian Dr. Carmaletta Williams will … [Read more...] about Explore the Midwestern roots of a literary icon

Filed Under: News Tagged With: carmaletta williams, COAL, event, langston hughes, matthew calihman, public affairs

Study Away: Write Across Missouri

February 10, 2017 by Lucie Amberg

Student viewing artifacts at the Wilder Museum

Experience our state through literature Join Write Across Missouri and absorb the landscapes that inspired Tennessee Williams, Langston Hughes, Mark Twain, Laura Ingalls Wilder and many others. Tap into this inspiration with plenty of opportunities to write as you travel across the state with a fun and supportive group. Dr. Cathie English will lead this study away … [Read more...] about Study Away: Write Across Missouri

Filed Under: News Tagged With: catherine english, intersession, Reading, study away, writers, Writing

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