Osher learning institute to sponsor Kooser talk Oct. 3
Released on 09/30/2005, at 2:00 AM
Office of University Communications
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
WHEN: Monday, Oct. 3, 2005
WHERE: Wick Alumni Center 1520 R Street
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute will present Ted Kooser at 7 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Wick Alumni Center, 150 R St.
The U.S. poet laureate and UNL English professor will talk about his first year as poet laureate, offer to read his works, and sign books.
The program is free and open to the public; seating is limited so those interested should arrive early. Attendees are also asked to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Food Bank of Lincoln.
As U.S. poet laureate, Kooser marks a full year of promoting poetry throughout the United States as consultant to Congress. He also won the Pulitzer Prize earlier this year for his work "Delights and Shadows." Kooser's term as poet laureate continues through 2006.
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is a program of the College of Education and Human Sciences and presents special educational events in addition to six-week study sessions throughout the year. It is one of a national network of institutes creating programs for lifelong learners at 73 universities and colleges across the country.
A reception will follow the presentation. EDITOR: A color JPEG image of Ted Kooser is available at the University Communications FTP site (ftp://ucommxsrv1.unl.edu/downloadables/photo/20040812koosercolor.jpg).
CONTACT: Dee Aguilar, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, (402) 472-6265