There were about 15 people in the audience at the first student reading series evnet. Ever since then, the numbers have been increasing. At the last reading 40-50 people came to listen and some to read, Brantley relates. She feels that people attend because of the enthusiasm the readers convey. Every time I go there, I leave feeling rejuvenated.
Students have ideas outside the classroom.
There will be five more student reading series in the spring 1998 semester. Poet Thomas R. Smith, local poet and poetry book reviewer for the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. April 3 will be a student reading. Students will be scheduled to read closer to the date. McNally is a past recipient of a James Michener Fellowship.