Brian Keith Jackson To Read At The University Of Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Brian Keith Jackson, author of "The Queen of Harlem," will give a reading at Giffels Auditorium in Old Main on the University of Arkansas campus at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Mr. Jackson will sign books following the reading.
The author of three books, Mr. Jackson has received fellowships from Art Matters, the Jerome Foundation, and the Millay Colony for the Arts. His debut novel, "The View From Here," won the American Library Association Literary Award for First Fiction from the Black Caucus of America. "The Queen of Harlem," his third novel, was named one of the Best Books of 2002 by Black Issues Book Review. Mr. Jackson is also the recipient of a Distinguished Writer Award from the Mid-Atlantic Writer's Association; he currently resides in Harlem.
The reading is free and open to the public.
Contacts
Elizabeth Bryer, lecturer, English department, Fulbright College, (479)575-4301, ebryer@uark.eduHeadlines
Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design Presents Fall 2024 Lecture Series Lineup
Through these carefully selected presenters, the Fay Jones School continues to engage with the broad scope of issues, opportunities and challenges that society and the design disciplines confront today.
Honors College to Host Pulse Discussion on the History of Campus Protests
An expert panel moderated by the Democracy Fellows RSO will discuss the history, philosophy, emergency management and legality of campus protests on Sept. 12.
Baxter Joins Animal Science As Equine Instructor, Ranch Horse & Equine Judging Coach
Amanda Baxter, who has extensive experience in 4-H horse contests and clinics, is joining the Department of Animal Science as an equine instructor and head coach of the ranch horse and equine judging teams.
Wang Appointed Associate Editor for Biophysics Reviews
Yong Wang, associate professor of physics at the University of Arkansas, has been named an associate editor of Biophysics Reviews, the journal of the American Institute of Physics.
Data Science Program to Be Led by Previous Engineering Dean While Director Search Begins
Former Dean John English will serve as director while a search for the successor to University Professor Manuel Rosetti, the Data Science Program's inaugural director, is conducted.