The Claire Gilbert Marty Visiting Writers Series was established in 2017 in honor of the late Claire Gilbert Marty, a St. Olaf alumna who exhibited a passion for literature and how the intricacies of human relationships could be illuminated through the literary arts. The Visiting Writers Series established in her memory seek to both honor her character, faith, and intellect, and to enrich the St. Olaf community by inviting writers whose work complements Claire’s fascination with the complexities of life and appreciation for wit and humor.
We expect to host the next Claire Gilbert Marty Visiting Writer in the spring of 2024.
Past Writers
2017: Ramona Ausubel
2019: Jamel Brinkley
2022: Marilyn Nelson