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Edward Albee at Weissman

Edward Albee with Harman students in Mason Hall.

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The Sidney Harman Writer-in-Residence Program brings distinguished writers to the Baruch College campus every semester. Whether they are poets, playwrights, novelists, journalists, essayists or critics, the Harman Writers-in-Residence enrich the Baruch environment, creating a lively literary salon for students and faculty. Funded by alumnus Dr. Sidney Harman (’39), the Harman Residency reflects his belief that “good writing is revelatory. It is not merely a transference of fully formed material from brain to paper. Writing is an act of magical creation; writing is discovery.”

“The terms of the national debate have subtly, insidiously shifted. What used to be called liberal is now called radical; what used to be called radical is now called insane. What used to be called reactionary is now called moderate, and what used to be called insane is now called solid conservative thinking.”
— American Things

Tony Kushner
Harman Writer-in-Residence
Spring 1999

The Harman Program relies on an intense workshop design, where visiting writers teach small classes and hold individual conferences.  Students are encouraged to hone their personal styles and to find their own creative voices.

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Major Jackson, Harman Writer-In-Residence Spring 2010. Major Jackson photo by Erin Patrice O'Brien

photo by Erin Patrice O'Brien

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Visit Baruch College's Digital Media Library to watch full readings by Harman Writers-In-Residence.

photo of Dr. Sidney Harman at Commencement 2009Watch Sidney Harman, keynote speaker, at Baruch College's 44th Commencement.


 

 


Hear what writers say about the program.

For information about residency, email Prof. Roslyn Bernstein or visit her homepage.
Phone: (646) 312-3930

Current Writers-in-Residence
Past Writers-in-Residence

 


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