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Since its publication on Aug. 3, Timothy Schaffert, has earned international recognition with his novel “The Perfume Thief."

The new senior hire brings her commitment to integrating the arts into campus and public life on Feb. 28.

Recipients of the National Library of Australia Fellowships, funded by generous philanthropic support. These distinguished Fellowships support researchers to make intensive use of our rich and varied collections through residencies of three months.

This week on Blanket Fort Radio Theater's production of "The Undaunted Women of Nanking," Vautrin and Tsen survey the horrific conditions of the city and campus, and Minnie worries about vendors selling looted goods in the safety zone. Refugees plan to celebrate the approaching Lunar New Year, and more mail arrives.Blanket Fort Radio Theater is a storytelling initiative of SIU Press in collaboration with the SIU Creative Writing Program and WSIU Radio.

Virtual Literary Conference: Taking Care in Writing, Publishing & Building Community (Day 2) - CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE: SCHEDULE, BIOS, PANEL DESCRIPTIONS As  COVID sweeps across the planet and through our lives, we continue to confront our vulnerabilities, both public and private. Hard truths about our nation are in sharp focus. How do we carve out purpose, chart a meaningful course, through troubling times that don’t seem to end?

The Virginia Commission for the Arts has announced the recipients of the 2021-2022 Artists Fellowships that are awarded annually.

Journey back Inside The Blanket Fort this week as we conclude our conversation with SIU Press Author Bob Hartley about is book "Death Underground: The Centralia and West Frankfort Mine Disasters" written by Hartley and David Kenney.Also check out the latest podcast from Blanket Fort Radio Theater's production of "The Undaunted Women of Nanking."

Students meet poet Jenny Xie

This week on Blanket Fort Radio Theater's production of "The Undaunted Women of Nanking," the refugees continue to find comfort in church services as the weather worsens. Minnie assists refugee women in attempting to locate their missing husbands and sons. She and Shui-fang have a disagreement, but unexpected mail brings joy.Blanket Fort Radio Theater is a storytelling initiative of SIU Press in collaboration with the SIU Creative Writing Program and WSIU Radio