• Return to Normal University Operations on Thursday, Feb. 20

    Lenoir-Rhyne University will return to normal university operations on Thursday, Feb. 20, at our all of our campus locations—Hickory, Columbia and Asheville. Classes will resume as scheduled, and all offices will be open.

    UPDATE: Feb. 20, 9:15 a.m. (from Academic Affairs)
    Due to the recent weather changes in Hickory, you may opt to move your classes to remote delivery today if you have concerns about safely traveling to campus. If you choose to hold classes remotely, please notify your students and your dean as soon as possible.

    For those holding in-person classes, we ask that you exercise flexibility with attendance policies, understanding that some students may face transportation challenges or safety concerns. Students should not feel compelled to risk unsafe travel conditions to attend class.

    Please communicate your teaching plans to your students and your dean.

    Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring everyone's safety while maintaining academic continuity.

Lineup released for 2021-22 Visiting Writers Series

  • Published August 30, 2021
Author D.M. Spratley
Author Keith Flynn
Author Jerome Pumphrey
Author Keith Flynn
2021-22 Visiting Writers Series

For 33 years, Lenoir-Rhyne has welcomed celebrated authors, poets and editors to campus to present their distinguished work to students, faculty and staff.

The Lenoir-Rhyne University Visiting Writers Series returns for its 33rd season and will host a variety of authors, poets, editors and more in both a virtual and in-person format for the academic year.

The series, established in 1988, features readings and presentations by authors who have distinguished themselves in literature and often meet with students to discuss the stories behind their works. The series' mission remains the promotion of literary experiences with contemporary writers meant to engage and educate young people at LR. All events, which take place in P.E. Monroe Auditorium on the LR campus in Hickory unless otherwise noted, are free, and the public is welcome to attend.

*Pre-registration is required for any virtual presentations. Lenoir-Rhyne University works to provide a safe and healthy environment for conferences and events. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, certain protocols need to be followed. Please follow lr.edu/coronavirus for proper procedures on attending Lenoir-Rhyne events.

2021-22 VWS Season Schedule

  • Keith Flynn, Thursday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m.
  • Footcandle Screenwriters, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m.
  • Ocean Vuong, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. (Virtual)
  • The Campus Read: Neil Gaiman, Oct. 28 at 5 p.m. (Virtual)
  • D.M. Spratley, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m.
  • Etaf Rum, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m.
  • Steve Palmer, March 30-April 2 at 7 p.m
  • Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, March 30 at 7 p.m.
  • Robin Wall Kimmerer, April 7 at 7 p.m.
  • Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey, April 9, Time TBD

For more information on speakers and ticket information visit the Visiting Writers Series.

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