UPCOMING EVENTS

NEOMFA Hosting Writer Sloane Crosley

The NEOMFA will be hosting writer Sloane Crosley on Wednesday, October 24 and Thursday, October 25. Ms. Crosley is best known for "I Was Told There'd be Cake," which was a finalist for The Thurber Prize, and "How Did You Get This Number," both New York Times bestsellers.

Her two-day schedule features the following: On Wednesday, October 24 at 7 p.m., Ms. Crosley will present a reading, audience question-and-answer session and book signing in the Jean Hower Taber Student Union Theatre. On Thursday, October 25 from 11 a.m. to noon there will be a Salon Session (open dialogue with students) held in Ayer Hall 113. Finally, on Thursday October 25 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. she will hold a workshop in College of Arts & Sciences Building Room 143. The workshop is open only to NEOMFA students, and registration is required. We invite you to attend these events!

Student Awards Ceremony - 2019

The 2019 Student Awards Ceremony will be held in April 2019. Details to follow.

For more information on our various awards and scholarships, please click here.

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