Thatcher Hoffman Smith News Today

OKLAHOMA CITY – An award-winning prolific writer Kimiko Hahn is the featured guest for this year’s spring poetry series on Wednesday, April 3 at Oklahoma City University.

A Visit with Poet Ellen Bass OCU will host public presentations by celebrated poet Ellen Bass on April 6 for the 23rd annual Thatcher Hoffman Smith Poetry Series. Our first event at 10:00AM and a follow-up event at 8:00PM. A chancellor of the Academy of American Poets, Bass has received many awards and recognitions for her work. She is the author of 10 books. Her latest book of poems, "Indigo," was released just last year. Join us for live readings, discussion, and workshops led by Ell...

A Visit from Poet Naomi Shihab Nye Join us for the continuation of the annual Thatcher Hoffman Smith Poetry Series with live readings and book signings by accomplished poet Naomi Shihab Nye. In accordance with OCU's Event Policy, face masks and proof of vaccination are required for all attendees. On April 6th at 10:00 AM and a second session at 8:00 PM in the Kerr McGee Auditorium.