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International Affairs Forum and National Writers Series to host fundraiser event for Ukraine, refugees on April 13
TRAVERSE CITY - Northwestern Michigan College’s International Affairs Forum and the National Writers Series will host a Ukraine Relief Fundraiser on Wednesday, April 13 at 6:30 P.M. at the City Opera House in Traverse City. ...
February 9th, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The National Writers Series to HostThree Amazing Authors fora Black History Month Panel Discussionon Thursday, February 24th
To celebrate Black History Month, the National Writers Series has assembled an all-star panel of authors for a discussion about how their work bridges generations ...
January 24, 2021
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The National Writers Series Welcomes Michael Schur,Creator of TV's "The Good Place"and Author of How to be Perfecton February 4th
We've been bringing America's best authors to Traverse City since 2010, and now the National Writers Series is holding its 200th event on February 4th! To ...
November 9, 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Two Traverse City Organizations Partnering to PresentImportant Conversations about Immigrationand the Global Refugee Crisis
Two leading Traverse City organizations have teamed up to present discussions and conversations about an important topic around the world as well as here in northern ...
October 28, 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
The National Writers Series Hosts Jason Reynolds, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature,on November 4th
At this moment, and in our community, actually talking about race is one of the most important things we can learn to do. On November 4, Jason Reynolds, the National ...
October 19, 2021
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The National Writers Series Presents
"An Evening with Joshua Prager, author of The Family Roe"on Thursday, October 28
On October 28th, the National Writers Series delves into one of the most personal, sensitive topics in American culture, but through an author whose work offers a new ...
September 14, 2021
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The National Writers Series Presents
"Afghanistan Today: An International Panel"on Thursday, September 23rd
Even though the events of the Afghanistan war took place half a world away, there are many connections to that 20-year conflict right here in Michigan. The National Writers ...
I can’t remember the last time I envied a man, or, in fact, if I ever have. I have loved men, hated them, befriended them, taken care of them, and all too often compromised my sense of self for them, but I don’t think I have ever looked at a man and actually coveted something his maleness gave him. And yet envy was at least one of the ...