“Where Art Thou” is a weekly guide to interesting and notable lectures, events, and performances for the literary/musically/theatrically-inclined.

In the latest “Art + Life” discussion, Hilary Leichter (MFA ‘12) interviewed Hernan Díaz, who was awarded the 2023 Pulitzer prize in fiction for his novel Trust.

“Where Art Thou” is a weekly guide to interesting and notable lectures, events, and performances for the literary/musically/theatrically-inclined.

Amidst everything in the world, how about listening to some poetry? Editors note: mentions of death Happening in the World: A rare hybrid solar eclipse passed over parts of Australia and Indonesia on Thursday, impressing a large international crowd who had camped out in the remote Australian town of Exmouth to see the event. Celestial events […]

On March 29th, staff writers Tara Terranova and Alison Hog assisted a Columbia School of the Arts Creative Writing Lecture led by novelist and journalist Hari Kunzru on the delicate relationship between research and fiction writing.

Now, what do Lindsay Lohan, Soulja Boy, and Logan Paul all have in common?

Staff writer Sofia Montagna attended an event from the Creative Writing Lecture Series in which renowned author Joshua Cohen offered students his advice on creative writing.

Staff writers Matthew Gay and Elisha Dura attended an event moderated by Slavic language professor Mark Lipovetsky on “What Makes a Good Short Story Good?” with Russian author Maxim Osipov.

Staff Writer Anum Ahmad attended CUSA’s first installment of the Creative Writing Lecture series with Katie Kitamura on Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 at Dodge. 

Columbia and New York City are packed with amazing culture and inspiring art, and there’s never been a better time to experience it first-hand. “Where Art Thou” is a weekly guide to interesting and notable lectures, events, and performances for the literary/musically/theatrically-inclined.

Celebrated French author and new Nobel Prize recipient Annie Ernaux explored truth, shame, and her creative process in a highly anticipated discussion Wednesday at Barnard College.

Daily Editor Elizabeth Walker interviews Layla Faraj about her experience writing and publishing her winning essay, “My Plea for a Second Love Language.”

On April 19, Barnard announced that the celebrated author and alumna will be joining the faculty as Director of Creative Writing.

May you rest easy in grace and love, 2021-2021.

On Wednesday, Columbia School of the Arts hosted their second online Nonfiction Dialogue of the semester. Writing Program Chair Lis Harris talked with author Amitava Kumar about the immigrant experience, seeking material for nonfiction, and more.