As the official poet of a nation, state, or city, a poet laureate occupies a unique role in the poetry community. How does one become laureate ... and what exactly is expected of a poet in this role? Hear from three esteemed poets about their new books and their journeys as laureates.

Integrated Learning Center Room 150 (Seats 155, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sat, Mar 14, 4:00 pm - 4:55 pm
Multigenre
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  

Panelists: Joy Harjo, Alberto Ríos, Arthur Sze
Moderator: T.C. Tolbert
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Hughes Federal Credit Union, Kimberly Peters and Bruce Peters, Lucy Wilson and Ed Schechner

Join Carol Moldaw and Arthur Sze, recently named the 25th Poet Laureate of the United States, for a special conversation on the art of translation, poetry inspired by visual art, and poetic collaboration. Panelists will read from their recent books and share insights into their writing practices.

Student Union Kiva (Seats 100)  
Sun, Mar 15, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm
Poetry
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - UA Campus Store Main Floor (following presentation)  

Panelists: Carol Moldaw, Arthur Sze
Moderator: Kelsi Vanada
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Max McCauslin and John Smith, UA College of Humanities