09/04/2025
Ed Ochester's poem, "Monroeville, PA" changed what poetry could be for me. This is a celebration to attend and a poet to cherish.
From Pittsburgh University Press:
"A celebration of the life and work of Ed Ochester will take place on September 12, 2025 at 7:30pm in the Connelly Ballroom, located in Alumni Hall on the University of Pittsburgh campus. The event will be emceed by former Pitt Poetry Series co-editor Terrance Hayes and will feature readings, remembrances, and a discussion with some of luminaries of American poetry and the Pitt Poetry Series under Ochester’s editorship: Quan Barry, Jan Beatty, Billy Collins, Denise Duhamel, Lynn Emanuel, Ross Gay, Paisley Rekdal, and Aaron Smith. The event is free and open to the public.
On Saturday, September 13, 2025, there will also be a series of events on Pitt campus that feature discussions and panels involving the same group of poets. These events will be geared toward writers, students, and anyone interested in learning more about first books, the editorship of Ed Ochester, and an event hosted by CAAPP."
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