Ramapo welcomed alum Carlie Hoffman to the York Room last Thursday as part of the “Readings at Ramapo” series to share her poems and insights with creative writing students. This was her first time presenting at this yearly series. Hoffman, ‘13, has authored three poetry books, one of which has […]
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Pulitzer Prize-Winning Poet Presents Poems on Campus
Photo by Giancarlo Sepulveda The works of Pulitzer Prize-Winning poet Peter Balakian were read aloud on Wednesday by the writer himself, who chose five poems from his book, “Ozone Journal,” in the Trustees Pavilion at 4 p.m. Balakian’s poems offer a wide realm of geographical references in New Jersey, […]
‘Beasts of No Nation’ Author Speaks about Past and Future Works
Photo by Giancarlo Sepulveda The depiction of minorities in the media and the struggles of raising money for a film production were some of the topics discussed Monday in the Pavilion, when award-winning author Uzodinma Iweala spoke with students and faculty in the latest installment of the College’s Readings at […]
Award-Winning Poet Mark Doty Holds Reading in Pavilion
Photo by Giancarlo Sepulveda Acclaimed American poet and memoirist Mark Doty came to Ramapo for a reading in the Trustees Pavilion on Tuesday. The event, which was open to the public, was sponsored by “Readings at Ramapo.” Introducing Doty was Carlie Hoffman, a Ramapo alumna, who welcomed him by praising […]