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Literary Arts Institute
Literary Arts Institute
The Literary Arts Institute (LAI) is a natural outgrowth of Saint Ben's enduring commitment to creativity and the arts. Writing is central to the liberal arts, and creative writing in particular has flourished at the College since its founding. The LAI was established in 1997 to augment Saint Benedict's tradition of supporting writing in all its forms, to forge connections to publishing on a local and national level, and to promote interactions between students and writers.
Signature Programs
The LAI brings nationally-recognized authors to the College through Writers Writing, promotes literary events, holds summer conferences such as Inside Books, supports publications through the Sister Mariella Gable Book Award, and encourages the artistry of fine letterpress in the Welle Book Arts Studio. On the strength of innovative partnerships with Graywolf Press and others, the LAI is able to bring writers together with readers on campus, in the Twin Cities, and beyond.
Upcoming Events
The Binyavanga Wainana event on Wednesday, March 28 has been cancelled.
Sarah Vowell
Sarah Vowell is the New York Times' bestselling author of six nonfiction books on American history. Her latest book titled Unfamiliar Fishes examines the influence of American missionaries in Hawaii in the 1800s; however, the subjects for her other books range from the New England Puritans to presidential murders. In addition to these six books, Vowell is the author of two essay collections and a contributing editor for NPR's "This American Life." She has been published in several newspapers and has served as a guest columnist for The New York Times.
Friday, April 13, 7:30 p.m.
Escher Auditorium, CSB
Tickets: $30, Senior $27, Faculty/Staff $20, Student/Youth $10
The Convert Named National Book Award Finalist
The Convert: A Tale of Exile and Extremism by Deborah Baker has been chosen as a 2011 National Book Award finalist in non-fiction. The book was published by Graywolf Press, a close partner with the Literary Arts Institute.
Mark Conway, Director
College of Saint Benedict
Benedicta Arts Center
37 South College Ave
St. Joseph, MN 56374
(320) 363-5399
csblaisw@csbsju.edu
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