Rutgers Writers at Newark Reading Group Brings Together Students and Non-Students to Explore Contemporary Literature with the Authors
Although the reading group is offered through the Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program at Rutgers University, Newark, group members do not need to register in the MFA program, or even be a student to participate. Adults of all ages are welcome. They simply must register by August 10 and agree to read and discuss the books used in the course. The fall program, which begins Sept. 8 and ends Dec. 8, involves eight meetings, after the initial orientation session.
All books will be loaned through The Newark Public Library, which is co-sponsoring the reading group, and readings will take place at Rutgers’ Paul Robeson Gallery and at The Newark Public Library. Participants must complete a registration form, which can be downloaded at http://www.mfa.newark.rutgers.edu/reading%20group.htm and must be mailed or faxed by July 31 (fax: 973-353-1450). For additional information on the reading group, call 973-353-1107 or email RNMFA@newark.rutgers.edu.
RUTGERS WRITERS AT NEWARK READING GROUP FALL 2009 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS:
Meetings take place on Tuesday nights in Newark, NJ, at The Newark Public Library, 5 Washington St., or at the Paul Robeson Gallery at Rutgers University, Newark, 350 Dr. MLK, Jr. Blvd.
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Sept 8, 6 pm, The Newark Public Library: Orientation and first book pickup
- Sept 15, 6-8 pm, The Newark Public Library: Discussion 1 and second book pickup
- Sept 22, 5:30 - 7 pm, Paul Robeson Gallery: Reading 1: H.G. Carrillo / Pablo Medina
- Oct 13, 6-8 pm, The Newark Public Library: Discussion 2 and third book pickup
- Oct 20, 5:30 - 7 pm, Paul Robeson Gallery: Reading 2: Salvatore Scibona / Victor LaValle
- Nov 10, 6 - 8 pm, The Newark Public Library: Discussion 3 and final book pickup
- Nov 17, 5:30 - 7 pm, Paul Robeson Gallery: Reading 3: Honor Moore / Beth Gutcheon
- Dec 1, 5:30 - 7 pm, Paul Robeson Gallery: Reading 4: James Hoch/ Patricia Smith
- Dec 8, 6 - 8 pm, The Newark Public Library: Discussion 4
The Paul Robeson Campus Center is wheelchair-accessible, as is the Rutgers University campus in Newark. Rutgers‑Newark can be reached by New Jersey Transit buses and trains, the PATH train and Amtrak from New York City, and by the Newark Light Rail. Metered parking is available on University Avenue and at Rutgers‑Newark's public parking garage, at 200 University Ave. Printable campus maps and driving directions are available online at: http://www.newark.rutgers.edu/maps/index.php.
Media Contact: Helen Paxton
973-353-5262
E-mail: paxton@andromeda.rutgers.edu