Novelist, Professor, and Our State contributor Philip Gerard joined us for the evening and shared his experience on how a writer turns important facts into a lively story!
Food writer Debbie Moose joined us for the evening, sharing her experiences writing about and enjoying southern cooking.
A behind-the scenes conversation about writing, publishing and accessing history. Historians (and Friends members!) Joe Mobley and Dan Fountain will be joined by Layla Milholen of McFarland Publishers. Moderated by Jeff Waller, Head of Research and Instruction.
Bruce Ham, author of Laughter, Tears and Braids
Bridgette Lacey, Bill Smith, and Andrea Weigl served up some wonderful food for thought, guided by moderator Susan Fisher at the Spring 2016 dinner.
Alumna and videographer, Camden Watts delighted us at the Fall 2015 dinner.
Allan Gurganus and Wilton Barnhardt held us spellbound at our Spring 2015 dinner.
Margaret Maron and Nancy Pickard entertained us with conversation about the art and craft of mystery writing and the politics of publishing and promoting mystery novels at the Fall 2014 dinner.
Al Maginnes, Joseph Bathanti, and Debra Kaufman gave an engaging, energetic, and inspired collective poetry reading at our spring 2014 dinner.
Elliot Engel brought us insights into Leonardo da Vinci for the Fall 2013 dinner.
Bill Price shared remembrances of his brother, Reynolds, at the Spring 2013 meeting.
Bishop John Shelby Spong, Fall 2012.
Holocaust survivor Morris Glass with historian Carolyn Happer, Spring 2012, honoring Meredith faculty authors. See list here
Clyde Edgerton, novelist, storyteller, and musician, Fall 2011
Bland Simpson read from several of his books and concluded his program with a musical performance, Spring 2018. Watch a recording of the Bland Simpson Program here.
Historians (and Friends members!) Joe Mobley and Dan Fountain joined by Layla Milholen of McFarland Publishers. Moderated by Jeff Waller, Head of Research and Instruction, Fall 2017
Curious about one of our past programs? Email Michelle to request more information or for a link to a video of past programs
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Meredith College
3800 Hillsborough St.
Raleigh, NC 27607
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