Meet the Author Series

 

General Information
The University Libraries Meet the Author Series was created to recognize and promote literature, reading, the art of writing, and those who write.  At the discretion of the University Libraries and the Readers Advisory Panel, the Series may also include composers, artists, dramatists, etc.  By providing opportunities for the university community and the local community to participate in art and humanities programming, the Series supports the University and University Libraries mission, goals, and values statements.

 

Previous Presenters Include:
Rodney Reeves, Ph.D.

Mark Tappmeyer, D.A.

Gerald Lewellen

Tim Wood, Ph.D.

David Whitlock, Ph.D.

Sharina Smith

Jeffrey Brown, Psy.D.

 

Scheduling

Series events will ideally be held twice a year, once in October and once in March.  The Meet the Author Series Committee will establish the dates based on the events of the school calendar.  Event dates are subject to change at the discretion of the Committee. 

 

Selection of Presenters (Authors, musicians, poets, artists, etc.)

A selection process defined in the Meet the Author Series Policy provides an evaluation procedure that includes, but is not limited to, the following criteria:

• Topic having a broad appeal to the University community.

• Writing/composing/art being of the highest quality.

• Publication being of the highest quality.

• Material is compatible with the University and University Libraries mission, goals, and values statements.

• Material should be able to be sold through the SBU University Bookstore.