In April of 2023, the English Department of St. Olaf College is 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.
Our first Marilyn Nelson visiting poet will be Evie Shockley. The featured event for her visit will be a poetry reading on Thursday, April 6 at 7:00 PM in Viking Theater. She will also be visiting classes during her time in Northfield. More information on Evie Shockley and her work can be found here and here.