Events

Researching a book-length work of non-fiction sometimes means walking long distances in the dark. This talk will explore the research process as an enlivening and frightening engagement with the unknown. 

This week on the Sarah Lawrence College Podcast host Tim Kail interviews Director of Research, Human Genetics, Laura Hercher. Laura is the recipient of the Natalie Weissberger Paul national achievement award in genetics

Join us for a special screening of “Counted Out,” a new hard-hitting documentary that shines a light on math as the foundation of democracy and economic opportunity. The film runs for about 90 minutes, and will be followed by a discussion and Q&A.

The act of writing can be difficult, especially when writing about painful subjects. Digging through the stuff that most people spend a lifetime avoiding, ignoring, and repressing can be freeing and empowering, but it can also be distressing, whether we are consciously aware of it or not. How can we take care of ourselves and our bodies while sitting in front of a computer or notebook as we imagine or recount events, feelings, ideas that may be scary or traumatic or depressing? How can we find a balance between being too detached from or too involved when we write? What if you want to write about tortured subjects without torturing yourself? Maybe the booze-soaked, unhinged, chaotic writer's life sounds like hell to you. Maybe peace is what you've been looking for.

Jenny Zhang is the author of My Baby First Birthday (Tin House Books, 2020) and Sour Heart (Lenny Books, 2017). She also writes for TV and film.

Please join us in celebrating Writing Institute Assistant Director Ava Robinson’s debut novel Definitely Better Now. 

When it comes to publishing, every writer needs a good agent, and when you find your agent it can be the perfect match. We’re delighted to welcome Jaime Carr of The Book Group for a discussion with Ava Robinson about Ava’s path to publication, their work together as agent and author, and advice on how writers can find their own perfect match.

This event will include a brief reading from Definitely Better Now (a Book of the Month Club pick!) Books will be for sale courtesy of Transom Bookshop and refreshments will be served.

This event is free and open to the public. Parking is available in the Andrews Lot. RSVP HERE. 

Join us for a In the Room Exhibition Walk-Through with Curator Frances Cathryn in the Gallery at Heimbold at 12:30 pm & 1:30 pm. 

Westchester Chamber Soloists 2024-2025 orchestral series at Sarah Lawrence College featuring guest conductor, Stephen Moshman. REGISTER HERE.