Paul Laurence Dunbar Reading by Herbert Woodward Martin

The WSU Retirees Association Presents:

Paul Laurence Dunbar Reading, by Herbert Woodward Martin

Our second annual Poetry Month Wine & Cheese Gathering will feature Herbert Woodward Martin reading the poetry of Paul Laurence Dunbar. Wine and cheese will be served.

Herbert Woodward Martin, born in 1933, served as professor of English and poet-in-residence at the University of Dayton for more than three decades where he taught creative writing and African-American literature. He has devoted decades to editing and giving performances of the works of the poet and novelist Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-1906). He is also the editor of four books as well as the author of nine volumes of poetry.

This event will take place in the Bill Shepard Board Room on the first floor of the Foundation Building at 3070 Presidential Drive (behind Wendy’s Restaurant across Colonel Glenn Highway from the main entrance to campus). It is free and open to the public, but advance registration is requested. To register, RSVP by 5 p.m., April 2, by sending email to wsura@wright.edu. Please put "Poetry Month" in the subject line of your email.