Events and Publications
Events
Writers Conference
Each year, Columbus State holds a Writer’s Conference during the spring semester, generally in April. The event features a keynote address as well as workshops for writers throughout the day. Doors generally open at 8:30 a.m. with the first session starting at 9 a.m., and the conference generally ends around 4:30pm. The event features expert writers from multiple genres and includes a book and community resource fair. The day wraps up with the sharing of work in an open mic style forum. Please visit the Writers Conference website (link below) each year around March for the specifics of the upcoming conference or to view keynote speakers from previous conferences.
Center for Workforce Development
Conference and Events Center Ballroom
FREE and open to the public
No registration required
African-American Read-In Chain
In 1995, the Columbus State English Department began hosting the National African-American Read-In Chain as a "kick-off" to Black History Month at the college. During the first week of February, Columbus State students, staff, faculty, and community members gather to read and share works of poetry, prose, fiction, and spoken word as part of the celebration. At its 25th anniversary, Columbus State's Read-In received an official commendation from Franklin County Treasurer Cheryl Brooks Sullivan "for hosting these important events that demonstrate the continued importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to our community.” ABC-6 News was onsite to tape the historic moment. View Photo Gallery
The African American Read-In was founded by the Black Caucus of the National Council Teachers of English (NCTE) and the International Reading Association in recognition of the literary contributions of African American authors. Learn more about the National African American Read-In Chain.
To learn more about participating in Columbus State's Read-In Chain events, email Prof. Robyn Lyons-Robinson rlyons@cscc.edu
African-American Read-In Chain