Suli Holum was playing the role of Emilia in a production of Othello at the Lantern Theatre in Philadelphia when the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns began. After just two preview performances, the entire crew packed up and the curtain fell. The show never officially opened, and Suli was suddenly left wondering what to do when her… Continue reading Spotlight: Suli Holum, MFA in Creative Writing
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On Interdependence
The pandemic has impacted humans, flora, fauna, all sentient beings on this planet. The coronavirus penetrates the walls of species and socioeconomic status. This crisis has highlighted how dependent we are upon each other. How would we have survived without essential workers who supply food, health care, transportation, and a myriad of necessary services and… Continue reading On Interdependence
Why I Chose Goddard College: Interview with Greer Reed, MFAIA-VT
MFAIA co-Chair Ruth Wallen in conversation with recent graduates, Greer Reed and Adam Cates, MFAIA-VT F2020. During part one of this interview, conducted in November, 2020, Greer discussed their creative practices prior to graduate study, her motivation for enrolling in the MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts Program, and her experiences during her first semester. Ruth Wallen:… Continue reading Why I Chose Goddard College: Interview with Greer Reed, MFAIA-VT
Queering the MFA
“Are you thinking about applying to an MFA program? Concerned about queer writing being taken seriously? My biggest advice is to figure out what is most important to you in your graduate studies.”…
Read Aimee Liu’s Opinion Piece in the L.A. Times
Goddard MFA in Creative Writing Program faculty member Aimee Liu has an opinion piece in the Los Angeles Times. In “From Internet Porn to Love at First Sight,” Aimee searches for a new home but along the way discovers how the search reveals values, inherited and learned, way beyond real estate. She writes, “When my mother was… Continue reading Read Aimee Liu’s Opinion Piece in the L.A. Times