All Pitt campuses are welcome to participate in Pitt-Greensburg's new reading series, Voices: Celebrating the Beauty and Diversity of America's Literary Landscape.

This free virtual event will feature a group of accomplished authors and poets from diverse backgrounds that celebrate the richness of human lives and stories. Pitt-Greensburg student-writers will join these award-winning authors in sharing their work, too.

This event is funded in part by Pitt's Year of Engagement, as well as the Pitt-Greensburg Academic Village, Office of Student Life, and Student Government Association. 

March 25:

  • William Boyle, international award-winning crime writer
  • Beth Ann Fennelly, Mississippi Poet Laureate
  • Krystal Keller, Pitt-Greensburg student-author
  • Nancy Krygowski, poet
  • Deesha Philyaw, National Book Award finalist


April 22: Beyond Hillbilly Elegy--featuring the voices of Appalachia

  • Damian Dressick, novelist
  • Greg Clary, author/storyteller/photographer
  • Byron Hoot, poet

Event Details

Please let us know if you require an accommodation in order to participate in this event. Accommodations may include live captioning, ASL interpreters, and/or captioned media and accessible documents from recorded events. At least 5 days in advance is recommended.


Please register in advance at http://bit.ly/2021VoicesRegistration to receive a confirmation email containing the information needed to join the Zoom meeting. 

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