School of Writing, Literature, and Film

The Visiting Writers Series
The Visiting Writers Series brings nationally-known writers to campus each year and is made possible by generous support from: The OSU Libraries & Press The School of Writing, Literature, and Film The College of Liberal Arts Kathy Brisker and Tim Steele Grass Roots Books and Music

Literary Northwest Series
The Literary Northwest Series brings nationally-known writers to campus each year and is made possible by generous support from: The OSU Libraries & Press The School of Writing, Literature, and Film The College of Liberal Arts Kathy Brisker and Tim Steele Grass Roots Books and Music

MFA Reading Series
A reading by MFA in Creative Writing students in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.

Critical Questions
The Critical Questions lecture series brings prominent scholars in literature, rhetoric, and film to OSU. In addition to delivering a public talk, the speakers meet with graduate students to discuss such topics as: the genesis of their work; the state of the field as they see it; and the cultural relevance of scholarship in the humanities.

EdFest 2018: Writers in the World
Alumni from OSU’s MFA program discuss their current positions in writing-related fields, their paths to employment, and how their degrees have benefited them professionally and otherwise. This panel discussion is free and open to the public. If you’re pursuing a liberal arts degree and wondering about life after graduation, come and get some tips! 4:00 PM, April 27 | LINC 268

Film Events
From local film screenings to film festivals, Oregon is rich in culture around the study of film.

Community Events
Explore a rich community of writing, literature, and film inspired events near Oregon State.

Scholarships and Awards
Congratulations to our scholarship and award winners!

The Stone Award
The Stone Award for Lifetime Literary Achievement honors a major American author who has created a body of critically acclaimed literary work and has been—in the tradition of creative writing at OSU—a dedicated mentor to succeeding generations of young writers.