Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series

The Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series is an annual program that hosts local and nationally renowned writers for craft lectures and public readings. The first events were held in the early 1970s, and over the years, many of the most prestigious names in literature—Robert Pinsky, Lucille Clifton, Scott Russell Sanders, Mark Doty, Camille Dungy, and Terry Tempest Williams, to name a few—have made appearances in Fairbanks. All events are free and open to the public!

Daryl Farmer is Director of the Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series for the 2024–25 academic year.

 

Upcoming Speakers

  • Nov8

    Lily H. Tuzroyluke

      Schaible Auditorium
      7:00 p.m.
    The Department of English is excited to welcome Lily H. Tuzroyluke as part of the prestigious Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series on November 8, 2024. This event is a must-attend for writers, students, and anyone who appreciates Alaskan storytelling and literary craft.

    Join Lily H. Tuzroyluke for an in-depth discussion on the craft of writing at 3pm in the Student Success Center Room 660, where she will share insights into her creative process, the role of cultural heritage in her work, and advice for aspiring writers. Don't miss this opportunity to hear Lily H. Tuzroyluke read from her latest works. Known for weaving personal and cultural narratives into her stories, Tuzroyluke's work highlights the beauty and challenges of life in Alaska. Her public reading takes place at 7pm in the Schaible Auditorium.

    A Zoom option is available for those who cannot attend in person:
    https://alaska.zoom.us/j/81440919443

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    Midnight Sun logo
    We're happy to debut the new logo for the Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series. It was designed by undergraduate student Marina Gonzalez Mazo. Thanks to a Supplies & Services Award from Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity, we will be distributing promotional material featuring the new logo during the next academic year.

     

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    Dead Writers

     

    The Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series hosts the Dead Writers reading during the Halloween season. Participants—including many of our MFA students and faculty—deliver readings from the work of their favorite deceased writers, often in full creepy costume. The event includes raffle prizes and awards such Best Costume and Best Performance. Dead Writers, which originated in 1990, raises additional funds to bring visiting writers to Fairbanks.

    Cover charge for this event is $10 for UAF students with a student ID and $20 for all others. All of the proceeds go to the Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series which brings up incredible authors and poets to our community.

     

    For more information about Dead Writers or the Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series, please contact Rachel Blume. 

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