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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.


Arts and Humanities Commencement

Friday, May 17, 2024  •  1 PM  •  Save Mart Center

Hosted by the College of Arts and Humanities

Event details  •  Student info  •  Free admission

33rd International Conference on Virginia Woolf

June 6-9, 2024  •  Campus and community locations

Featured speakers include: Jean Moorcroft Wilson, Vara Neverow, Drew Shannon, Catherine W. Hollis, Sonita Sarker, Jane Goldman, Ane Thon Knutsen, Mai Der Vang, Brynn Saito, Paul K. Saint-Amour, Emilia Raczkowska

Conference info 

Fresno Writers Summit

Hosted by Creative Writing Alumni Chapter

Saturday, Sept. 28  •  Times TBA  •  Smittcamp Alumni House 

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