Literary Festival

Participants may present about a wide range of topics and formats not restricted by the annual theme; some present papers/essays; some read from creative work, some display artwork, others play musical instruments or act out short plays, etc. See titles and subjects of past presentations by looking at programs from previous years below.

Please register in advance if you are presenting; for presenters from outside the Newman University community, there is a modest $30 fee. Faculty, students, and participants from the wider community are encouraged and welcome to present: send us your abstracts/ presentation proposals on or before the listed deadline; if your proposal is accepted, we will confirm your place on the program and request you send in your presentation fee.

The full final schedule is available a week or two prior to the festival, after we have arranged all of the presentations.

Keynote speakers most years hold workshops (and/or additional talks or master classes) beyond their Thursday evening address. Some years there are other presenters who also offer these.

No; the conference is free and open to public audience members; individuals and groups are welcome.