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.

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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

Questions about the events calendar?
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Complete the Request for Event Assistance form