LB seeks poet laureate
The CommuterMonday, May 18, 2009
The position of poet laureate next year is open to applicants. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on June 1. Applications are available at the Albany campus library reference counter, or through e-mail with Robin Havenick.
According to Havenick, who is an instructor at LBCC and poetry club adviser, the responsibility of the poet laureate is to promote poetry in the community. She said the position does not have a strict set of guidelines, but it’s basically what you make of it.
Currently, the position is held by Kaedence Eaton. Havenick says Eaton was named outstanding student leader of the year just recently. Eaton said “It has been the most awesome opportunity ever.” She noted it lets you create a ton of fun events, and it inspires people.
Eaton said she is looking forward to talking with whoever gets the position. “It has forced me to learn awesome time management skills.” She says it’s important to think big, but to think realistically about your resources, including time management. Eaton said the position has also taught her lots of organizational skills, in a relativity painless way.
“It gave me an excuse to read poetry all day,” Eaton said. She said the position also allowed her to experience more forms of poetry. She not only reads her favorites but also tries to think about what the community of LBCC would like to hear.
At LBCC, the position was created in winter term of 2008. Havenick says that the current LBCC president, Rita Cavin, had the idea to create the position in fall term. Havenick said “I think poetry is vital in a community.” She says anyone needing more information or applications is encouraged to contact her at Robin.Havenick@linnbenton.edu.
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