Readings and Conferences
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- Chestnut
- Dogwood Bloom
- Defining the New
The Phd students at Ohio University's English Department coordinate a conference on alternating years and two quarterly reading series.
These events give students the opportunity to broaden their professional development and gain invaluable experience in University activities beyond academics and pedagogy.
The Chestnut Reading Series
showcases the academic work of two graduate students each quarter. Current students are encouraged to submit abstracts to the series coordinators. [more]
The Dogwood Bloom Reading Series
is a forum where second-year graduate students with a creative writing focus present their work quarterly. [more]
Defining the New Conference
is a new conference focusing on experimental writing. [more]




