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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Author Reading: Amanda Hodes

Part of the Fresno Poets' Association series

6 PM  •  Thursday, September 24  •  Fresno State Library (LIB 2206)  •  Free

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Fresno Writers Summit

Part of the Fresno Poets' Association series

Featuring David St. John, Sam Pereira, Olivia Muñoz, Jack Chavoor, and more

1 to 8 PM  •  Saturday, October 17  •  Smittcamp Alumni House  •  $10 general admission; free for students

Event details  •  Register to attend

English Department Awards

Honoring the department's 2026-27 scholarship recipients

2 PM  •  Saturday, November 7  •  Fresno State Library (Ellipse Gallery)  •  Free

Details to come

Author Reading: Juan Felipe Herrera

Part of the Fresno Poets' Association series

6 PM  •  Monday, November 9  •  Fresno State Library (Ellipse Gallery)  •  Free

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Rough Drafts

Featuring first-year MFA students and hosted by second-year MFA students

6:30 PM  •  Friday, November 13  •  Kremen Education Building (ED 172)  •  Free

Details to come

SESA symposium

Hosted by Students of English Studies Association

Thursday, December 10 and Friday, December 11  •  Fresno State Library (LIB 3212)

Details to come

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