Department of English
Events Calendar
The Department of English and the Creative Writing Program host a wide variety of scholarly and literary events throughout the year, highlighting both the work of visiting writers and educators as well as our own students, faculty, and alumni. Events listed here are open to the public.
Fresno Writers Summit
Featuring Suzanne Lummis, Sarah Fawn Montgomery, Samina Najmi, Janet Nichols Lynch, Carol Roh Spaulding, Kimberly Vargas Agnese, and more
September 27 • 1 PM • Smittcamp Alumni House • $12 General Admission, Free for Students
Event details and registration
Author Reading: MFA Faculty
Part of the Fresno Poets' Association series
October 29 • 6 PM • Fresno State Library (LIB 2206) • Free
Details to come
English Department Awards
Honoring our 2025-26 scholarship recipients
November 8 • 2 PM • Fresno State Library (LIB 2206) • Free
Details to come
Rough Drafts
Featuring readings by first-year MFA Creative Writing students
November 14 • 6 PM • Kremen Education Building (ED 172) • Free
Details to come
Questions about the events calendar?
Contact administrative staff Jefferson Beavers
Planning an English Department event?
Complete the Request for Event Assistance form