This is the official webpage of the alumni association.  We continue to update and revise (who doesn’t love revision?) to be as helpful and professional as possible. 

    Many thanks to all who attended Homecoming 2009 and a special thanks to the committee of Bonnie Johnson, Sue Carls McNally and John Schuler who did a fantastic job.  It was a weekend filled with wonderful lectures, panel discussions, a brunch and evening reception and lots of time to socialize.  During her commencement address, Sena, told us that over 100 books have been published by Spalding alumni thus far and we were honored to have seven recently published alumni read and sign books at our second Celebration Friday night, including Albert DeGenova, Teneice Delgado, Kaylene Johnson, Maryann Lesert, Julia Horst Schuster, Kathleen Thompson and Frank X Walker.

    Be sure to check back as we will be uploading photos from homecoming and reunion.  We’re also going to be making some announcements as to new events that will be sponsored by the alumni association. 

        Click over to the newsletter page for in-depth pieces about alumni events and experiences.  The May/Homecoming 2009 issue of Soaring, our newsletter, has been posted so click on the link on the masthead above, or here and enjoy.  You can also go back and read previous issues by clicking here.

We also have a Facebook social networking page. 

You can access by clicking on the adjacent link:

        As most of you know, the MFA program now has a summer study abroad residency.  What you may not know is that alumni are welcome to come along and they also have a limited number of PGRA positions for the study abroad residency.  In 2009, the MFA program will visit lovely and magical Barcelona.  For more information, check out this link or if you’re interested in a PGRA position, click here.

We welcome anyone who wishes to help with the alumni association.  Every member of this organizing group is a writer first, then an association volunteer.  If you have ideas, send them on.  We still need input from CNF, W4C and playwrights and screenwriters. 

        If you have a website and want others to know about it, send it on and we’ll post it.  The same goes for any useful writing resources or weblinks you’ve found.  If you have a book for sale, send us the link.

        As you can see, the Spalding MFA in Writing alumni have a lot going on.  Check back often as we will continue to update as things develop.

Best,

Terry

Terry Price

Spring, 2006