I’ll be attending the AWP (Association of Writing Programs) Conference next week in Boston. If you’re in Boston, I’m hosting the Stonecoast MFA Community Reading at the Boston Public Library, which is also open to the public. After that I’ll be at the convention, attending panels, and meeting people. Here’s my schedule. See you around!

Thursday, March 7

Stonecoast MFA Community Reading – Open to the Public
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Location: Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston Street
Readers:

Erin Underwood – Welcome Remarks
Jeanne Marie Beaumont, faculty
Jaed Coffin, faculty
Anthony D’Aries, alumnus
Aaron Hamburger, faculty
Lexa Hillyer, alumna
Sandra McDonald, alumna
Thomas McDonald, alumnus
Suzanne Strempek Shea, faculty
Sholeh Wolpe, faculty
Lady Zen, student
Annie Finch – Closing Remarks

Friday, March 8

The Low-Residency MFA Experience: An Alumni Perspective
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Location: Room 108, Plaza Level, Hynes Convention Center
Participants: Erin Underwood (m), Ann E. Michael, Ian Williams, Janet Pocorobba, Sandra McDonald

Low-residency MFA programs are on the rise. This panel features an alumni perspective on the educational and post MFA low-residency experience. We will examine how well the low-res model fits our needs as well as our programs’ resources for alumni, the development of alumni communities, and the reality of establishing a publishing or academic career. We will also look at the overall value of the experience on a personal, artistic, and professional level. A Q&A session will follow.

Saturday, March 9

Stonecoast Booth
Time: 9:30-10:30 am
Location: Bookfair, Hynes Convention Center