Economy, Ecology, and Poetry

Jayne Cortez

Wednesday, 04 Nov 1992 at 8:00 pm – Sun Room, Memorial Union

Jayne Cortez is a poet, author of 8 books and producer of 5 poetry recordings. her most recent publication is Poet Magnetic and her most recent record is Everywhere Drums. She is a recipient of the American book Award, the New York Artists Foundation Award for Poetry and a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Part of the World Affairs Series: The New Economic Order

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