Publications Unit

Publications Unit Alumni Showcase: Elora Karim ’15

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Illinois State University Publishing Studies major Grace Benefiel interviews alumna Elora Karim (’15) about her Illinois State experiences and how they have shaped her career path.

CASNews faculty spotlight: Dr. Duriel E. Harris

Meet Duriel E. Harris, professor and editor, Obsidian Literature & Arts in the African Diaspora.

Publications Unit alumni showcase: Hannah Kroonblawd ’22

Hannah Kroonblawd, Ph.D. ’22, graduated from Illinois State University with a doctorate in English studies: creative writing. As a Sutherland fellow, she worked in Illinois State’s Publications Unit and taught several different courses in the Department of English.

Award-winning poets to read at SRPR Lucia Getsi Poetry Reading, April 23

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Award-winning poets Victoria Chang and Ali Beheler will visit Illinois State for two events on Wednesday, April 23, including a 7 p.m. poetry reading at the Normal Theater and a 4 p.m. conversation in Bloomington at Illinois Wesleyan’s Ames Library.

Publications Unit Alumni Showcase: Kayla Jeffers ’18

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Kayla Jeffers ’18, a publishing studies alumna, shares her experience at Illinois State and her career in publishing.

Acclaimed poet, translator, editor Chloe García Roberts to visit Illinois State for two events, October 24

Mexican-American writer, translator, and editor Chloe García Roberts will visit Illinois State University on October 24 for two events at University Galleries.

Award-winning author, translator team to visit ISU, September 19

Poet and translator team Oriette D’Angelo and Lupita Eyde-Tucker will visit ISU on Thursday, September 19, for a discussion and bilingual poetry reading from D’Angelo’s Homeland of Swarms.

National Book Award-winning poet to read at SRPR Lucia Getsi Poetry Reading, April 10

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Award-winning poets John Keene and Marissa Davis will visit campus for two events on Wednesday, April 10, including a 7 p.m. poetry reading at the Normal Theatre and a 3 p.m. conversation in Bloomington.

Publications Unit Alumni Showcase: Mike Shier ’17

Mike Shier Ph.D. ’17, discusses his time at the Publications Unit at Illinois State and how his experiences launched a career in professional publishing.

Obsidian joining first-of-its-kind field study on Black Literary Arts Organizations

Obsidian: Literature & Arts in the African Diaspora is taking part in a research collaboration with Ithaka S+R and Cave Canem funded by The Wallace Foundation.