Last Tuesday, students, faculty, and staff were invited to enjoy a poetry reading presented at the Coleman Library by the creative writing program of the Department of Languages and Communications. Students and faculty from both Prairie View and neighboring Texas A&M shared the stage in presenting their works. This is the first time that the two universities have exchanged works with one another. Many students showed up for the event as well as members of the faculty from both PV and A&M. Although most in attendance were forced to sit on the floor due to a lack of seats to accommodate everyone, no one really seemed to mind.
“While poets read exclusively this week, next spring, on the campus of Texas A&M, we will include fiction and dramatic writers as well. More than 120 students turned out for the reading, which included both students and faculty,” said Dr. Robert Kirschten, who organized the program.
Poets from Praire View were Deedee Burke, Candice Grizzell, Gregory Owens, Niesha Wiliams, Antonio Jocson, and Robert Kirschten. Those from Texas A&M were Glenn Phillips, Anna Hall, Paul Christensen, Janet McCann, and Chuck Taylor were in attendance.
Kirschten stated, “The reading was so successful that we are planning two every semester, one on each campus. The purpose of this program is to promote creative writing at both schools, and to give students and faculty a forum for artistic expression.” Look forward to more poetry readings and remember to support your fellow students and come out and enjoy a night of excellent creative expression.