April of 2023, the English Department of St. Olaf College was proud to host the first installation of the Marilyn Nelson Visiting Poet Series. This series seeks to celebrate the work of distinguished poets who embody the legacy of the celebrated writer–and former St. Olaf professor–Marilyn Nelson. More information on Marilyn Nelson can be found here.
This year’s (2025) Marilyn Nelson visiting poet will be Kiki (Courteney) Petrosino. The featured event for her visit will be a poetry reading on Thursday, April 24 at 7:00 PM in Viking Theater. She will also be visiting classes during her time in Northfield. More information on Kiki Petrosino and her work can be found here.