USC Dornsife News

Vast Waters of the South Pacific

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:43:00 -0500

The March 2012 issue of Poetry magazine will feature the poem "Sleep Log" written by Alain Borer and translated into English by Mark Irwin. Over the course of their friendship, the two USC Dornsife professors have translated each other's poetry into French and English.

Kaya Press Moves from New York to USC Dornsife

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:22:00 -0500

The non-profit publisher of Asian and Pacific Islander diasporic literature, housed in USC Dornsife’s Department of American Studies and Ethnicity, brings innovative fiction, poetry and critical essays to the public.

White Key to Have West Coast Premiere

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:51:00 -0500

The poem by USC Dornsife's Carol Muske-Dukes about "leaning up into love" will be performed in a musical composition by Reena Esmail.

An Inspirational Look at Poetry

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:44:00 -0500

LEARNing Landscapes." title="An article written by Mary Helen Immordino-Yang titled “Musings on the Neurobiological and Evolutionary Origins of Creativity” will appear this month in LEARNing Landscapes." /> Like it or not, most people take work home with them. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, a neuroscientist and educational psychologist at USC, takes inspiration from home to work. Dissecting four poems written by her daughter Nora...

The Magic of Paris

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:29:00 -0500

During Maymester, poets from USC Dornsife immersed themselves in the culture of the City of Light and emerged stronger writers.

A Soul Divided

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:40:00 -0500

Twin Cities, her eighth book of poetry, and other work during the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on Saturday, April 30. Muske-Dukes photo by Carlos Puma." title="Carol Muske-Dukes, professor of English and creative writing in USC Dornsife and California’s poet laureate, will read from Twin Cities, her eighth book of poetry, and other work during the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on Saturday, April 30. Muske-Dukes photo by Carlos Puma." /> Carol Muske-Dukes, professor of English and creative writing in USC Dornsife and California’s poet laureate, will participate in three events during the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books — all on Saturday, April 30. During one, she will read from her new book of poetry, Twin Cities, which will be available at the festival.

Author, Author!

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:49:00 -0500

Can you imagine waking up as a piece of chalk? One child did in a new course cultivating young writers in Los Angeles schools. Aimee Bender and Cecilia Woloch of English — and undergrads — help them find their voices.