Faculty News
Tipping the Scales Marguerite Feitlowitz was on a panel at the annual Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) in February, called "Tipping the Scales: Addressing Gender Imbalance in Literature in Translation,” which was highlighted on Words Without Borders.
"Don't Call Me, I'll Call You"Catapult—a premier online literary journal—has published Marguerite Feitlowitz's Spanish-to-English translation of a story by Luisa Valenzuela called "Phone Call From Hell." Valenzuela is a major Argentine novelist, short story writer, and the current President of Argentine PEN.
Mayhew Bergman Examines the Marginalia of a LegendMargin notes scribbled throughout Marlene Dietrich’s expansive book collection offer a rare glimpse into the iconic actress and singer’s life, Megan Mayhew Bergman (MFAW '10), associate director of Bennington’s MFA in Writing, writes in The New Yorker.
Hempel Inducted into American Academy of Arts and LettersMFA faculty member Amy Hempel is one of 14 new members to be elected into the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
"Book Club Play" Opens At Hubbard Hall The Book Club Play, written by Karen Zacarías and directed by Kirk Jackson, will open on March 4 at Hubbard Hall.