Poet Andrew Zawacki, 2009Poet Cleopatra Mathis, 2009Poet Steve Gehrke, 2008Essayist Marion Winik, 2008Fiction writer Brock Clarke, 2008
The Harold and Ethel L. Stellfox Visiting Scholars and Writers Program was established by alumna Jean Stellfox '60, in honor of her parents.Recent Stellfox Visiting Writers:Maxine Kumin, 2009Mario Vargas Llosa, 2008Edward Albee, 2007
The student-run Belles Lettres Literary Society offers numerous opportunities throughout the year for students to read to audiences from their own poetry and fiction, or just listen to the work of peers.
The student-edited Dickinson Review, a print publication, showcases creative writing by students.
Academy of American PoetsAll students on campus are eligible to enter the annual Academy of American Poets student poetry contest.
Association of Writers and Writing ProgramsOur membership in the Association of Writers and Writing Programs provides access to information on graduate school in creative writing, subscriptions to the AWP Chronicle, and other career resources for aspiring writers.