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Jane Smiley Opens Sophie Kerr Weekend

March 28, 2008

Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Jane Smiley kicked off the annual Sophie Kerr Weekend with a reading in Norman James Theatre, followed by a dinner with students in the Hynson-Ringgold House.

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Jane Smiley starts with an introduction to her work.
Jane Smiley starts with an introduction to her work.
Current and prospective students listen attentively as Smiley reads excerpts from her latest novel.
Current and prospective students listen attentively as Smiley reads excerpts from her latest novel.
Smiley captivates the audience with her wit and eloquence.
Smiley captivates the audience with her wit and eloquence.
Jane Smiley signs a stack of books for a fan
Smiley signs a stack of books for a fan.
Jane Smiley speaks with a reader about her work
Smiley speaks with a reader about her work.
Mac Boyle, the first in line, gets Smiley's signature
Mac Boyle, the first in line, gets Smiley's signature.
Smiley greets a prospective student.
Smiley greets a prospective student.
At the Hynson-Ringgold House Smiley dines with Marielle Latrick, Bobby Bangert, and a group of students attending Sophie Kerr Weekend
At the Hynson-Ringgold House Smiley dines with Marielle Latrick, Bobby Bangert, and a group of students attending Sophie Kerr Weekend.
Professor Gillin jokes with a group of students at dinner.
Professor Gillin jokes with a group of students at dinner.
Literary levity was enjoyed by everyone in attendance.
Literary levity was enjoyed by everyone in attendance.

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