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Creative Writing a Gateway to Creative Climate Solutions

Malia N Reiss — May 06, 2024 - 12:27pm

Creative storytelling and art can help the world process the changing climate. Collaborations between artists and scientists can give rise to new, innovative solutions.

‘Unfold’ Podcast, Episode 8: ‘The Poet’s Voice’

Katherine E Kerlin — November 16, 2021 - 9:00am

Scholars who write about or analyze poetry read out loud usually do so in a subjective and impressionistic way. But 51�ԹϺ�� Davis experts have empirically analyzed the complexities of these vocal performances, based on pitch patterns and speed, volume, pauses, repetition and other characteristics. Now researchers are analyzing the performances of 101 African American women poets.

Undergraduate Student Writing Fellowship Seeks Applicants

Tanya H Perez — September 07, 2021 - 4:00pm

Do you know of any talented 51�ԹϺ�� Davis students who hope to further their careers by becoming better communicators? Please direct them to the Student Writing Fellowship Program, sponsored by Strategic Communications.

The fellowship program will begin in October, with applications open now.

Student Writing Fellowship Seeks Applications

Julia Ann Easley — September 24, 2019 - 10:53am

Do you know of any talented 51�ԹϺ�� Davis students who might be thinking about becoming better communicators for their careers? Please direct them to the new Student Writing Fellowship Program, sponsored by Strategic Communications.

The brand new fellowship program is launching in October, with applications open now.

Creative Writing Reading Series Continues at Library Tuesday

Karen Michele Nikos — January 10, 2019 - 3:27pm

The Creative Writing Reading Series at 51�ԹϺ�� Davis continues in 2019 with three diverse and accomplished authors: a 2018 National Book Award finalist; a writer who has produced short stories, a memoir, a novel and graphic novel; and a winner of the Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence.

The series is organized by the Department of English creative writing program in the College of Letters and Science. All readings are at 7 p.m. in the Peter J. Shields Library and are free and open to the public.

Weekender: Women Who Made Art and History

Karen Michele Nikos — September 27, 2018 - 12:43pm

Women's art in Sacramento, Nauman at the Manetti Shrem, Japanese textiles at the Design Museum. All for the viewing in the next few days.

Award-Winning Writer’s Memoir Explores Her Depression

Karen Michele Nikos — May 11, 2017 - 11:34am

Writing a memoir was not in Yiyun Li's plan. The celebrated author and University of California, Davis, English professor was working on a novel but had lost interest in it.

Mislabeled Map Leads to Remarkable Novel

Robyn Frances Huey — September 10, 2015 - 8:00am

When Naomi Williams entered 51�ԹϺ�� Davis’ Masters in Creative Writing Program in 2005, she had already started a novel based on an 18th century French voyage of discovery.

“There’s nothing in my background to lead anyone to think I’d write a book about 18th century French explorers,” the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis alumna says.

Her Final Exam Is a Joke

Robyn Frances Huey — June 26, 2015 - 8:00am

Students in Karma Waltonen’s freshman seminar on stand-up comedy have to do just that. The final exam is a five-minute routine in front of an audience.

While the students want to be hilarious at the final, the class is really about clear and concise writing. Without that, the funny will flop.