Writers Series
Writers Series
For over 50 years, the Writers Series at St. Lawrence University has brought Pulitzer Prize winners and groundbreaking voices in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction to campus. Through classroom visits and public readings, students and community members alike get the chance to connect with some of today's most innovative writers.
Writers Series author readings are typically held on Thursday evenings in Sykes Common Room at St. Lawrence. The events are free and open to the public. Sykes Common Room is a comfortable, elegant space with a handicapped entrance directly into the Common Room from Park Street. Refreshments are provided. The authors read from their works for approximately 45 minutes, answer questions, and participate in a book signing.
Celebrating 25 Years of the Viebranz Visiting Professorship
This year, we proudly celebrate 25 years of the Viebranz Visiting Professor of Creative Writing at St. Lawrence University! Since 1999, this distinguished position has brought nationally recognized writers to campus to inspire, teach, and connect with our literary community. From leading creative writing courses to hosting discussions at the historic Kohlberg House, the Viebranz Professors have shaped generations of storytellers.
Learn How We're Celebrating the 25th Anniversary
Featured Events
Writers Series Presents Jeff Sharlet
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Sykes Common Room
For over 50 years, the Writers Series program at St. Lawrence University has welcomed all varieties of authors, including Pulitzer Prize winners. Join us as we kick off the 2025-26 season by welcoming New York Times bestselling author, academic, and journalist Jeff Sharlet. The event is free and open to the public.
Writers Series presents Stephanie Elizondo Griest, Robin Hemley, Trudy Lewis, and Okey Ndibe
Carnegie 10 & Sykes Common Room
St. Lawrence University Writers Series. Celebrating 25 years of the Viebranz Visiting Professorship. Welcome back Stephanie Elizondo Griest, Robin Hemley, Trudy Lewis, and Okey Ndibe for a writers craft talk and reading. Writers Series events are free and open to the public.
Writers Series presents Fred Arroyo, Jac Jemc, and John Dermot Woods
Carnegie 10 & Sykes Common Room
St. Lawrence University Writers Series. Celebrating 25 years of the Viebranz Visiting Professorship. Welcome back Fred Arroyo, Jac Jemc, and John Dermot Woods for a writers craft talk and reading. Writers Series events are free and open to the public.
Writers Series Presents A. Kendra Greene
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Sykes Common Room
For over 50 years, the Writers Series program at St. Lawrence University has welcomed all varieties of authors, including Pulitzer Prize winners. Join us as we celebrate our current Viebranz Visiting Professor of Creative Writing, A. Kendra Greene. The event is free and open to the public.
Writers Series presents Kenny Cook, Ana Maria Spagna, and Joe Wilkins
Carnegie 10 & Sykes Common Room
St. Lawrence University Writers Series. Celebrating 25 years of the Viebranz Visiting Professorship. Welcome back Kenny Cook, Ana Maria Spagna, and Joe Wilkins for a writers craft talk and reading. Writers Series events are free and open to the public.
Writers Series presents Lillian Yvonne Bertram, Santee Frazier, and Kirsten Kaschock
Carnegie 10 & Sykes Common Room
St. Lawrence University Writers Series. Celebrating 25 years of the Viebranz Visiting Professorship. Welcome back Lillian Yvonne Bertram, Santee Frazier, and Kirsten Kaschock for a writers craft talk and reading. Writers Series events are free and open to the public.