English and Creative Writing Department

Daniel "Lemony Snicket" Handler and U.S. Poet Laureate Emeritus Juan Felipe Herrera will appear as judges in a live Subnivean virtual soiree that will celebrate for the finalists for the student-run publication’s writing award at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, via Zoom.

Award-winning poety and English and creative writing faculty member Laura Donnelly recently had the opportunity to read her poem "Inheritance" as part of a series on the work of local artists and creators on public broadcasting station WPBS-TV.

Fresh off a nomination for a 2021 Firecracker Award for Best Debut Magazine, SUNY Oswego’s student-run publication Subnivean has big plans as it continues to digitally accept prose and poetry from all over the world.

SUNY Oswego student author Heaven Santiago has published a poetry book with a different take on the season titled “Hectic Holidays.”

This year’s Lifetime holiday movie written by SUNY Oswego creative writing faculty member Juliet Giglio and her husband Keith is “Reba McEntire’s Christmas in Tune,” premiering at 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 26.

SUNY Oswego student Heaven Santiago’s first book of poetry, “Go to Hell, Heaven,” presents a journey through a lot of troubled times but ultimately tells a tale of resiliency.

Three faculty members earned campus awards recognizing outstanding achievements in scholarly and creative activities.

SUNY Oswego’s Living Writers Series returns in fall 2021 in a virtual format featuring writers working in comic books, TV, film, novels, non-fiction, poetry and more.

Health promotion and wellness faculty member Jessica Harris earned this year’s President’s Award for Teaching Excellence. In addition, Kenneth Nichols -- a visiting instructor and Writing Fellow in English and creative writing -- earned the Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence.

“Lemony Snicket” author Daniel Handler, April Sinclair (whose book, "Coffee Will Make You Black," is about to become a major motion picture) and luminary poet Arisa White will share their knowledge and insights in conversation, hosted by and for SUNY Oswego's community but also made open to the public because of their level of popularity. This virtual chat featuring these Subnivean Awards judges followed by finalists reading their work will mark the first-ever literary competition showcase for the college’s student-run literary publication, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 22.