Events
Wolf Lecture
The Wolf Lecture featuring Kwame Alexander will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2027 at 7 p.m.
Alexander is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of 45 books, including “Why Fathers Cry at Night,” “Black Star,” “J vs K,” “Say Yes,” and “The Crossover.”
He is also the co-creator and executive producer of the Emmy®-nominated “Acoustic Rooster and his Barnyard Band” and “Acoustic Rooster: Jazzy Jams,” on PBS.
Alexander regularly shares his passion for literacy, books, and the craft of writing around the world, including Ghana, West Africa, where he opened the Barbara E. Alexander Memorial Library and Health Clinic. A recipient of the 2025 NAACP Image Award, Alexander is a 2026 Sine 250+ Fellow at American University and the founder of the literacy non-profit, One Word at a Time.
Alexander will present, "The Writerly Life."
Add to Calendar Add to iCalendar Thursday, February 18, 2027 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.Giese Center for the Performing Arts Brush Performance Hall Event Type Contact Rodney Dick Department English Department