Former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins at UB

Former U.S. poet laureate Billy Collins will deliver the 30th annual Oscar Silverman Poetry Reading at 8 p.m. Nov. 17 in Slee Hall on the University at Buffalo’s North (Amherst) Campus. The reading will be free and open to the public.

Congratulations to Maura Zubieta!

Maura’s poem appeared in the Buffalo News on November 5th, 2006.  Congratulations! Born in the Heart of South America, Bolivia, Maura Zubieta is proud of her Latin roots and culture.  She was awarded the silver medal from the Creative Writing Department of John Bowne High School, was one of the winners of the Barnard essay contest, “A Woman I Admire”, and has since, written and performed her poetry both in Binghamton University and Buffalo State College, where she is currently finishing her education. She is also a current member of the Rooftop Poetry Club.

To read the poem, follow the link below.

A Night of Flow (poetry, rap, freestyle) sponsored by Perry Hall’s RHA Council

Perry Hall’s RHA council is calling all poets to participate in a night of poetry!  Please join them November 15th from 7:30-9:00 pm in The Underground Cafe.  Questions?  Contact Sean Terry: TerrSP81@mail.buffalostate.edu