May 14-17, 2015 are the dates of the second “Military Experience & the Arts Symposium” at Cameron University. A coordinated effort between MEA and Cameron’s chapters of Student Veterans of America and the Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society, our goal is to provide 200 veterans and veteran spouses with four days of workshops focused on the skills needed to express themselves creatively and nightly events, speakers, and performances that will raise awareness about veterans’ issues with the surrounding community.
Oklahoma City University’s Red Earth Creative Writing MFA Program Lends Fiscal Support to 2015 Veteran Symposium!
OKLAHOMA CITY – As December is notably the time of year when charitable contributions soar, goodwill is a concept tangible in the air and “one good turn deserves another,” it is pertinent to mention that Oklahoma City University’s prestigious Red Earth Creative Writing MFA program has extended the charitable arm to support an upcoming educational symposium…
Spotlight: Chris Clow’s “Straw Dogs”
When a college professor asks ‘Jackson’ a sensitive question, the young Iraq War veteran and the protagonist in Chris Clow’s “Straw Dogs” is tempted to give an answer that “stick[s] to the concept, the soft, harmless thing that can’t possibly hurt anyone.” But the story itself does nothing of the sort. Instead, Clow delves into…
Nightly Events Confirmed for MEA Symposium in Lawton, OK – May 14-17, 2015
Each night, participants, volunteers, and workshop leaders will be treated to an array of public events centered on veterans and creative expression. Expect everything from theatrical performances, to readings and art shows, to public lectures and group activities. Below is a list of our confirmed nightly events. We’ll be updating this page as our nightly…