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Binford Reading Series

The Binford Reading Series brings an incredible group of emerging writers and thinkers to Marylhurst University. The writers share their love of language and unique insights into contemporary culture. The public is invited to join Marylhurst's community of writers at the readings.

The series is sponsored by Marylhurst's English Literature and Writing program and supported by the Thomas E. Binford Endowment Fund for Writing.

     Madeline DeFrees 

October 15, 2008
Poet Madeline DeFrees reads from her latest work in The Old Library, BP John Administration Building, at 7:30 pm.



     William Kuskin 

October 27, 2008
Associate professor of English William Kuskin talks about the graphic novel and its connection to early modern print. The Old Library, BP John Administration Building, 7:30 pm.



     Kevin Sampsell 

November 13, 2008
Prose writers Kevin Sampsell and Magdalen Powers read from their recent work in The Old Library, BP John Administration Building, at 7:30 pm.



     Magdalen Powers 

November 13, 2008
Prose writers Magdalen Powers and Kevin Sampsell read from their recent work in The Old Library, BP John Administration Building, at 7:30 pm.



     Robert Boswell 

February 19, 2009
Novelist Robert Boswell reads from his forthcoming work in Flavia Hall Salon at 7:30 pm.



     National Poetry Month 

April 16, 2009
Poets John Morrison, John Isles, and Eleanor Berry read from their recent poetry collections in the Flavia Hall Salon, at 7:30 pm. This event marks Marylhurst University’s third annual National Poetry Month Celebration.



     Brenda Miller 

May 14, 2009
Prose writer Brenda Miller will read her nonfiction prose in The Old Library, BP John Administrative Building, at 7:30 pm.



     James Ivory 

May 1, 2009
As part of the Binford Series, the Oregon Sesquicentennial Film Festival will host an on-stage interview with writer-director James Ivory and director Gus Van Sant.



     Gus Van Sant 

May 1, 2009
As part of the Binford Series, the Oregon Sesquicentennial Film Festival will host an on-stage interview with writer-director James Ivory and director Gus Van Sant about the collaborative relationship between director and screenwriter.







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