A book cover featuring abstract art resembling flame with symmetrical shapes in dark hues and a bright yellow-orange center. Text is superimposed, including a quote from Michael Ondaatje and a poem titled "Aria of the Flames.
Literary Arts Institute

2003-2004 Academic Year

January 1, 2004
Black and white image of an older man with short hair, wearing a light-colored shirt and tie. He rests his chin on his hand and looks towards the camera with a gentle smile.
Author Jon Hassler. (Greg Becker photo) Photo used with permission by owners of www.jonhassler.net.

John Hassler April 3, 2004

Poster titled "How do YOU define The Good Life?" featuring a magazine cover with an illustrated man. Text includes names: Annette Atkins, Richard Bresnahan, Tony Cunningham, Ernie Diedrich. It promotes a Speak Out event discussing "The Good Life.
Canon Inc

SpeakOut: How do YOU define the Good Life? April 5, 2004

Featuring Annette Atkins, Richard Bresnahan, Tony Cunningham, and Ernie Diedrich

Speakeasy SpeakOut events were created to bring readers and writers together for community and conversation inspired by the magazine’s contents.

A person with short dark hair and glasses is wearing a hoodie with the word "MADE" partially visible. They are sitting and looking directly at the camera. A wooden chair is visible in the background. The photo is in black and white.

Joe Coomer April 20, 2004

Coomer was the recipient of the 2003 Sister Mariella Gable Prize for his novel One Vacant Chair. Refreshments and a book signing followed his presentation. This event was co-sponsored with the Lee and Rose Warner Foundation and the Van Evera Foundation.

A black-and-white portrait of a person with short hair and a beard, smiling slightly. They are wearing a collared shirt. The background is blurred, suggesting a setting with shelves or a bookcase.

David Daniel April 29, 2004

 Poetry reading with the author of Seven Star Bird

This event was co-sponsored with the Warner Foundation and the Van Evera Foundation.

A woman with curly hair is lying on grass, smiling with her eyes closed. She is wearing a sleeveless top and appears relaxed and happy, enjoying a sunny day outdoors.

Tracy K. Smith Feb. 12, 2004

Tracy K. Smith presented her book of poetry The Body’s Question, which was the 2002 winner of the Cave Canem Poetry Prize. Smith was in residency at the college February 11-13, 2004.

A book cover featuring abstract art resembling flame with symmetrical shapes in dark hues and a bright yellow-orange center. Text is superimposed, including a quote from Michael Ondaatje and a poem titled "Aria of the Flames.

The Mirror of Simple Souls Sep. 30, 2003

Anne Carson and Kim Anno read from The Mirror of Simple Souls. The Mirror of Simple Souls was a special book arts project which brought the words of celebrated poet and classicist Anne Carson together with stunning visual images by artist Kim Anno. The Literary Arts Institute of the College of Saint Benedict commissioned CSB alumna and book artist Mary Jo Pauly to design and print the book, which was completed in a limited letterpress edition.