Karen Lulich Horwath will discuss the relationship between Roethke and Mary Oliver.
This talk is part of the Roethke & ... Virtual Series in which contemporary poets and scholars discuss Roethke's influence on their own work and on other poets, past & present. This series was inspired by presentations given at the Society for the Study of Midwestern Literature 2025 Symposium. All events are via Zoom & begin at 7pm EST. Hosted by John Rohrkemper.
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About the Speaker
Karen Lulich Horwath teaches creative writing and AP English at the Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy in Saginaw, MI. She previously directed the Writing Center at Delta College and taught composition at both Delta and Saginaw Valley State University. Her work has appeared in Still Life and Simple Things. Passionate about nature’s role in healing, she co-directs the annual Higgins Lake Writing Retreat for SASA students. Outside the classroom, she plays keyboards with the instrumental world music band Argontos and enjoys downhill skiing, hiking, distance cycling, and gardening.