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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.


Author Reading: Lena Mubsutina and Deema Shehabi

Hosted by The Normal School magazine

April 25  •  6 PM  •  Zoom (Online) •  Free

Event details  •  Pre-registration required

Fresno Writers Live at Tower Porchfest

Featuring Miguel Ángeles, Celeste Jones, Angelina Leaños, Phoua Lee, and Chou Xioing

April 26  •  3 PM  •  1410 N. Del Mar Ave.  •  Free

Event details

San Joaquin Review journal launch

Hosted by the journal's editorial staff

May 8  •  4 PM  •  Fresno State Library (LIB 2206)  •  Free

Event details

hais: a literary journal launch

Hosted by Hmong American Ink and Stories

May 9  •  6 PM  •  Music Building (M 160)  •  Free

Details to come

Arts and Humanities Commencement

Includes graduating B.A., M.A., and MFA students from the English Department

May 16  •  10:30 AM  •  Save Mart Center  •  Free

Event details


Questions about the events calendar?
Contact administrative staff Jefferson Beavers

Planning an English Department event?
Complete the Request for Event Assistance form