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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.


San Joaquin Review journal launch

Hosted by the journal's editorial staff

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

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hais: a literary journal launch

Hosted by Hmong American Ink and Stories

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

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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

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Fresno Writers Summit

Featuring Suzanne Lummis, Sarah Fawn Montgomery, Carol Roh Spaulding, Kimberly Vargas Agnese, and more

September 27  •  1 PM  •  Smittcamp Alumni House  •  $10 General, Free for Students

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