Alumni Reunion
Saturday, March 31, 2001
SESSIONS A
1. Ron Lee: Shakespeare
looks at the affirmation of life's meaning in Shakespeare's comedies, especially for those who know how complicated life really is
2. Jan Allister: Children's Literature
leads discussion & gives recommendations of good children's fiction beloved by adults as well as kids
3. Carol Holly: Women & Literature,
discusses how teaching American literature has been transformed by the inclusion of women writers, with attention to Spofford's "Circumstance"
SESSIONS B
4. Jim Heynen: Creative Writing Workshop
leads a session in creative writing--no expertise necessary! come, be creative, have fun
5. Diana Postlethwaite: Recreational Reading
suggests useful sources for finding out the best of "what to read" in contemporary literature for recreational reading
6. Karen Cherewatuk: Medieval Literature
explores how two 15th-C. women writers, Margery Kempe & Julian of Norwich,
use childbirth to approach God
Lunch & Program
"Overview of Current Major: Literatures in English" Jonathan Hill
SESSIONS C
7. Creative Writers
readings by Siri Hustvedt, Tim Mason, Joan Schroeder, Karen Herseth Wee, & others
8. Eric Nelson: Literature & Film
looks carefully at the first 2 1/2 minutes of Alfred Hitchcock's film "North by Northwest"
SESSIONS D
9. Mary Steen: Book Discussion
leads a discussion of Rosina Lippi's Homestead: insightful linked short stories depicting several generations in the Austrian Alps
10. Joseph Mbele: Post-Colonial Literature
discusses the necessity of seeing English as a global phenomenon and of teaching Literatures in English from around the world
11. Wacky Careers
alums will tell stories of how their English major led them to unusual careers-- we're looking for volunteers!
Social Hour
Alums, faculty, emeriti socialize over snacks & beverages
Reminiscences
Alums from various decades reminisce about the department
