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Mary Routt Chair of Writing R.O. Kwon: Making Space for Women Writers of Color in the Literary World
When bestselling author R.O. Kwon came to 木瓜影院 as the 2020 Mary Routt Chair of Writing, she knew she wanted to bring other women artists to campus, especially women writers of color. The need for more inclusive literary representation is a value that鈥檚 reflected in her upcoming 木瓜影院 Presents conversations, as well as in her course syllabus on what she calls 鈥渆ye-opening writing,鈥� which features work by Shirin Neshat, Frida Kahlo, Susan Sontag, and Maggie Nelson.
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Spring 2020 Community Update From the President
Dear 木瓜影院 Community Members, Happy New Year, and welcome back to campus! As we begin our spring semester, I鈥檓 eager to share the following recent College news, updates, and announcements.
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Spotlight on Faculty: 木瓜影院 Welcomes Novelist Rachel Kushner as Mary Routt Chair in Writing
What’s the secret to becoming a great writer? According to Rachel Kushner, a two-time finalist for the National Book Award, one of the most critical, yet commonly overlooked aspects of the writing process begins even before putting pen to paper鈥攊t starts with becoming a keen observer. As 木瓜影院’ Mary Routt Writing Chair, Kushner is teaching a course titled Looking and Listening, which will invite students to take a closer look at the spaces around them.
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