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Internationally renowned poet Jan Wagner returns to Dickinson this spring to serve an artistic residency. Photo by Dan Loh.

Acclaimed Poet's Residency at Dickinson Creates 'Incomparable Opportunity' for Student-Translators

Famed German poet Jan Wagner is serving an artistic residency on campus this spring that includes a reading, classroom visits, a panel discussion and a translation contest for students.

Through Dickinson's Stellfox program, Natasha Trethewey (poetry), Greg Rucka and Cully Hamner (graphic novels) and the Wu Ming collective will interact with students and present their work in March and April, 2022.

Poetry, Graphic Novels and Provocative Fiction: Meet the 2022 Stellfox Honorees

Natasha Trethewey (poetry), Greg Rucka and Cully Hamner (graphic novels) and the Wu Ming collective, creator of fiction that inspired QAnon's name, are Dickinson's 2022 Stellfox honorees.

Adrienne Su hero

Tasting the Peach State

Dickinson Poet-in-Residence and Professor of Creative Writing Adrienne Su's newest book, Peach State, was dubbed essential reading by the Georgia Center for the Book.

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Restarting the Arts

Dickinson's art, creative writing, dance, music and theatre programs present a variety of thoughtful and joyful events this fall.

Alan Farfan Canales '23

Student Snapshot: Allan Farfan Canales ’23

Allan Farfan Canales ‘23 has written screenplays and short stories and created a mixtape about his first year at Dickinson.

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Podcast: Vox Staff Writer Fabiola Cineas ’12

In this episode of Dickinson's podcast, "The Good," we talk with Fabiola Cineas '12, a reporter covering race for Vox.

Box of Dickinson Arts (BoDA) launches with a photography exhibition. It will remain on Britton Plaza through midsummer.

Box of Dickinson Arts (BoDA) Brings Artworks, Performances Outdoors

Dickinson creatives are taking it to the streets this spring with BoDA, a pop-up, outdoor performance and exhibition space that brings the arts to Britton Plaza and sparks online conversations.

Novelist Amy Shelley Impellizzeri '92 at a book signing for her most recent work, "I Know How This Ends."

Dickinson Alumna and Lawyer Forges Second Successful Career as Novelist

Amy Shelley Impellizzeri '92 always knew what she wanted to do with her life. Then a deadly plane crash hit close to home, literally, and she realized she needed a change.

Zoom screenshot of alumni creative writing workshop

The Writing Life Reimagined: Dickinson College Brings Alumni Writers Together Online

A new online workshop brings alumni writers together to sharpen their craft. It's Dickinson's first online alumni workshop, and it's just one way alums are connecting and learning together this fall.

At the table, illustration by Amanda Chilton

At the Table

Mary Ritter '23 shares how her life has changed over the last year as she transitioned from being a high school student to a first-year college student to moving back home to complete the semester.

The Art Works concert at Dickinson, November 2019.

Dickinson College Faculty, Students Present Interarts Concert

Interarts concert brings together choreography, visual art, music and writings by Dickinson faculty members in "an imaginative, provocative space."

“Luckily for me, Dickinson offers the definition of a liberal-arts education. I’m supported in following both my passions.” Meet Lucy Papile ’21, a neuroscience major and creative writer who plans a career in wilderness therapy.

Student Snapshot: Lucille Papile ’21

Lucille Papile ’21 is a published essayist-poet and neuroscience major who plans a career in wilderness therapy. She discusses her love of writing and her favorite experiences at Dickinson so far.

Pianist Jennifer Blyth of Dickinson College performs "Current."

Timely Issues, Interarts Performances Distinguish Fall 2019 Art Events

Fall 2019 is an exciting time at Dickinson, with two major interarts events on tap and a lineup of visiting artists who bring an array of perspectives to the mix.

Olin Rhoads,

Student Snapshot: Olin Rhoads ’21

From mathematics to creative writing, Olin Rhoads ’21 is finding ways to nurture all of his multifaceted interests at Dickinson.

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