The Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series, The Schaefer Center Presents, and Appalachian Journal present the 2024-25 Season.
The Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series presents the 2024-25 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 State University's Board of Trustees and Foundation, long time member of the College of Arts and Sciences Advancement Board and generous supporter of Appalachian.
Admission to all events is free and open to the public.
Campus parking is free after 5 p.m. on weekdays.
Book sales and a signing will follow each event.
Contact
For more information, please email Andie Thomas at 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
- App State Campus Store
- 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
University Libraries' Fall 2024 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series guide is available here.
2024-25 Schedule
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Truman Capote's 100th Birthday Celebration
Wilton Barnhardt and Zackary Vernon
5-7 p.m. in Room 102, Sanford Hall
POSTPONED DUE TO HURRICANE HELENE
Steven Dunn (Rachel Rivers-Coffey Distinguished Professorship in Creative Writing)
Craft Talk: 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Room 201B (Table Rock), Plemmons Student Union
Reading: 6 p.m.
Room 114, Belk Library and Information Commons
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Evelyn Berry
Craft Talk: 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Room 406, Sanford Hall
Reading: 6 p.m.
Room 114, Belk Library and Information Commons
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Maria Dahvana Headley
Craft Talk: 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Room 201B (Table Rock), Plemmons Student Union
Reading: 6 p.m.
Room 114, Belk Library and Information Commons
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Eleanor Davis
Craft Talk: 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Room 201B (Table Rock), Plemmons Student Union
Reading: 6 p.m.
Room 114, Belk Library and Information Commons
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Juliet Escoria and Scott McClanahan
Craft Talk: 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Room 201B (Table Rock), Plemmons Student Union
Reading: 6 p.m.
Room 201B (Table Rock), Plemmons Student Union
POSTPONED TO FALL 2025
Lillian-Yvonne Bertram
Craft Talk: 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Room 201B (Table Rock), Plemmons Student Union
Juanita Tobin Memorial Reading: 6 p.m.
Room 201B (Table Rock), Plemmons Student Union