Author Williams to speak on craft of fiction April 15

Joy Williams, the visiting Fannie Hurst Professor of Creative Literature in the Department of English in Arts & Sciences, will give a talk on the craft of fiction at 8 p.m. April 15 in Hurst Lounge, Duncker Hall, Room 201. The talk, which is free and open to the public, is part of the Spring […]

The St. Louis Projection at St. Louis Public Library April 16-18

Krzysztof Wodiczko’s The St. Louis Projection, a poignant and provocative community art project about the shattering effects of violence and the healing power of public discourse, will be broadcast onto the St. Louis Public Library, 1301 Olive St., from 9-11 p.m. April 16-18. The piece consists of audio testimony by a half-dozen St. Louis residents […]

International Festival at GWB April 12 and 16

From traditional foods to informative presentations and lively entertainment, international students in the George Warren Brown School of Social Work will offer a taste of their homelands during the 10th annual International Festival April 12 and 16. The theme of this year’s festival, which is free and open to the public, is “Citizens of the […]

Fiction writer Antrim to read here today

Fiction writer Donald Antrim will read from his work at 4 p.m. April 16 for The Writing Program in Arts & Sciences. The reading is free and open to the public and will take place in Hurst Lounge, Duncker Hall, Room 201. A reception will follow. Antrim has published three novels: Elect Mr. Robinson for […]

School of Art to launch Portfolio Plus program

The School of Art’s new “Portfolio Plus” program, which will run June 16-July 9 and is open to all St. Louis-area high-school students, will consist of morning sessions focusing on art fundamentals and afternoon sessions centered on one of seven studio disciplines. The 9 a.m.-noon sessions will include a drawing class emphasizing observational drawing and […]