Novelist Richard Russo is known for chronicling American small towns, particularly those in the hard-hit rural manufacturing towns of the Northeast. A new book by Dr. Kathleen Drowne explores the techniques Russo uses, as well as the significant themes that run throughout his works.
Read More »Acclaimed poets Katy Didden and Terry Kennedy will read from their works at a poetry reading to be held on the Missouri S&T campus this month. Welcoming remarks will be given by Maxwell C. Weiner Professor, Charlotte Matthews.
Read More »Missouri University of Science and Technology’s chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society, inducted 10 new members at the annual English and Technical Communication departmental picnic.
Read More »Incoming first-year students at Missouri University of Science and Technology will have some required reading this summer as part of the university’s new “One Book” program. The program aims to improve freshman students’ experience during their first year at Missouri S&T by giving them something in common to talk about.
Read More »Writing is the theme of an art show to be hosted by the University of Missouri-Rolla Writing Center this fall. All Missouri artists, as well as UMR faculty, staff, and students, are invited to submit their work.
Read More »In an ocean of engineers and technological minds, Southwinds, UMR’s literary magazine, is a ship of artistic endeavors, containing stories, poetry, photography and artwork. At the helm is Max Tohline. As editor-in-chief of Southwinds, Tohline is not only passionate about art, creating, and writing; he is passionate about the process, and about encouraging others to […]
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