[331]16th ANNUAL WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL POETRY READING SET MARCH 26

16th ANNUAL WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL POETRY READING SET MARCH 26
MTSU Event’s Focus is ‘Transformation’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 14, 2008
EDITORIAL CONTACT: Dr. Leah Lyons, 615-898-5778 or ltlyons@mtsu.edu

(MURFREESBORO)—The 16th Annual Women’s International Poetry Reading at MTSU will be held on Wednesday, March 26, at 3:30 p.m. at the Tom H. Jackson Building on campus. The event is part of the university’s Women’s History Month programming.
This year’s event is centered on the theme of “Transformation” and will feature readings of poems in both their original languages and in English translations written by women from around the world. Dr. Leah Lyons, assistant professor of French and coordinator of this year’s event, said she believes the reading offers students, faculty and visitors alike a unique chance to be exposed to a diverse presentation of female literary talent.
“The event provides the opportunity to hear poetry and experience literature from different cultures from around the world,” Lyons said.
Immediately following the reading, a reception will be held in the Jackson Building for any interested attendees. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Dr. Leah Lyons at 615-898-5778 or ltlyons@mtsu.edu.


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IN BRIEF: The 16th Annual Women’s International Poetry Reading at MTSU will be held on Wednesday, March 26, at 3:30 p.m. at the Tom H. Jackson Building on campus. The event is part of the university’s Women’s History Month programming.
This year’s event is centered on the theme of “Transformation” and will feature readings of poems in both their original languages and in English translations written by women from around the world. For more information, contact Dr. Leah Lyons at 615-898-5778 or ltlyons@mtsu.edu.

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