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Distinguished poet Nikki Giovanni "In-Residence" on March 30

Posted on Feb 11, 2011

Lauralton Hall will host Nikki Giovanni on March 30, at 7:00 p.m. She is the third and final speaker to participate in the inaugural year of the school’s “In-Residence” Program. The program began in October 2010 with a visit from United Nations Director of Mercy Global Concern Deirdre Mullan, RSM, followed in November by Emily Dickinson scholar Dr. Jonnie Guerra. “Residency programs add depth to a school’s usual curriculum,” notes President Antoinette Iadarola. Lauralton parents, alumnae, friends and members of the the public are welcome to attend. Admission is free. 

One of the most widely-read American poets in the world, Ms. Giovanni first came to prominence during the civil rights movement with her forthright examinations of race and injustice. Since then, she has received numerous honors and awards and authored several children’s books in addition to her many poetic works, essays and spoken recordings. She has been a University Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech since 1987 where she teaches writing and literature.

Ms. Giovanni will also participate in a student assembly on March 31.

Nikki Giovanni’s engagement at Lauralton is made possible thanks in part to the generosity of a community grant from the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation.

--Photo courtesy of Virginia Tech

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