By Kelsey Block and Jenny Crakes Photos by Kelsey Block On November 8, the RCAH Center for Poetry was proud to sponsor a poetry workshop led by intern Jenny Crakes at Lansing’s STEM Academy.  Approximately ten students in grades 6-8 worked with Jenny, Kelsey, MSU Writing Center outreach coordinator Ashley Gulker, and mentor and volunteerContinue reading “River of Words Poetry Workshop at Lansing STEM Academy”
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High School Poetry Competition Winners
Congratulations to the winners of our 5th Annual Richard Benvenuto High School Poetry Competition! They visited the Center for Poetry last night to read their winning poems. From left: Jenna Wang, 2nd place (International Academy Central); Katie Peterson, 3rd place (Brighton High School); and Jessi Bowser, 1st place (West Bloomfield High School).
RCAH Center for Poetry Intern Jenny Crakes Visits Lansing STEM Academy
Center for Poetry intern Jenny Crakes visited the Lansing STEM Academy on Tuesday, Oct. 29, to conduct a poetry writing workshop for the students there. Here is her account. The Center for Poetry had a wonderful opportunity this week to collaborate with the Lansing STEM Academy, where middle school students are writing poems to enterContinue reading “RCAH Center for Poetry Intern Jenny Crakes Visits Lansing STEM Academy”
Writing Workshop a Success
The RCAH Center for Poetry welcomed about 20 people to the “If Your Clothes Could Talk” writing workshop. Anita Skeen and Ruelaine Stokes facilitated the two-hour long discussion. If you missed the fun, remember to come on out to the RCAH LookOut! Gallery on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. for a reading and receptionContinue reading “Writing Workshop a Success”
The RCAH Center for Poetry at MSU 