The Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series

The Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series, The Schaefer Center Presents, and Appalachian Journal present the Fall 2023 Season.


The Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series presents the 2023-24 season.

Co-sponsored by The Schaefer Center Presents, and Appalachian Journal 

The Visiting Writers Series is named in honor of the late Hughlene Bostian Frank (class of 1968), a 2013 Appalachian Alumni Association Outstanding Service award recipient, past member of Appalachian's Board of Trustees and ASU Foundation, long time member of the College of Arts and Sciences Advancement Board and generous supporter of Appalachian State University. 

Admission to all events is free and open to the public. 

FREE CAMPUS PARKING for community members and students will be allowed for the 6 p.m. readings in the vicinity of the Plemmons Student Union. We recommend either the East Howard Lot (behind the Student Union) or the College Street Deck beginning at 5 p.m. (from King Street, turn down College Street at the First Baptist Church). To reach the Student Union, cross College Street and follow the walkway between the chiller plant and the University Bookstore, passing the Post Office and entering the Student Union on the second floor. For further parking information or a map, please see www.parking.appstate.edu.

Book sales and signing will follow each event.

Contact

For further information on the Fall season, please email Susan Weinberg, weinbergsc@appstate.edu. For information on the Spring season, please email Andie Thomas, pabonaj@appstate.edu.

THE HUGHLENE BOSTIAN FRANK VISITING WRITERS SERIES IS SUPPORTED BY:

  • Appalachian State University Foundation, Inc.
  • Appalachian’s Office of Academic Affairs 
  • College of Arts and Sciences 
  • Department of English
  • University Bookstore 
  • University Libraries
  • Appalachian Journal
  • The Schaefer Center Presents

BUSINESS SPONSORS:

  • Hellbender Bed and Beverage 
  • The Gideon Ridge Inn

 COMMUNITY SPONSORS:

  • Paul and Judy Tobin
  • Alice Naylor
  • Thomas McLaughlin

Library Guide

See University Libraries' Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series guide here.

Fall 2023 Schedule

Thursday, September 21
Novelist Irina Zhorov

Craft Talk: 2-3:15 p.m.
Reading: 6 p.m.
Table Rock, Room 201B, Plemmons Student Union


Thursday, October 12
Novelist and Editor Emily Nemens
2023 Rachel Rivers-Coffey Distinguished Professor of Creative Writing

Craft Talk: 2-3:15 p.m.
Reading: 6 p.m.
Table Rock, Room 201B, Plemmons Student Union


Thursday, November 30
Poet Liz Robbins

Craft Talk: 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Reading: 6 p.m.
Table Rock, Room 201B, Plemmons Student Union


PDF Flyer for the Fall 2023 Season