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Ted Kooser Reading

March 27, 2009

The Sophie Kerr Committee and the Rose O'Neill Literary House presented Ted Kooser, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and former United States poet laureate, reading from his poetry in Norman James Theatre.

Click to enlarge photos by Karly Kolaja '11.

Members of the English department listen as Chair Kathryn Moncrief gives them a warm introduction.
Members of the English department listen as Chair Kathryn Moncrief gives them a warm introduction.
13th Poet Laureate of the United States, Ted Kooser, speaks to current and prospective students, faculty members and visitors as part of Sophie Kerr Weekend.
13th Poet Laureate of the United States, Ted Kooser, speaks to current and prospective students, faculty members and visitors as part of Sophie Kerr Weekend.
Ted Kooser
Ted Kooser
Ted Kooser
Ricky Davis '10, Alyse Bensel '10, and their fellow students, listen as Mr. Kooser reads one of his poems.
Ricky Davis '10, Alyse Bensel '10, and their fellow students, listen as Mr. Kooser reads one of his poems.
Assistant Professor of English Corey Olsen and Director of the Rose O'Neill Literary House Josh Shenk smile at one of Mr. Kooser's comical stanzas.
Assistant Professor of English Corey Olsen and Director of the Rose O'Neill Literary House Josh Shenk smile at one of Mr. Kooser's comical stanzas.

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