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Los Angeles Times Interview
"Patt Morrison Asks: Well Versed, Dana Gioia" published on November 5, 2011.
Dana Gioia appointed the Judge Widney Professor of Poetry and Public Culture at USC
“Dana Gioia exemplifies USC’s commitment to the fundamental role of the arts in society,” said Nikias, who, in his Oct. 15 inauguration address, announced the recruitment of interdisciplinary faculty superstars as a top priority. “Through his poignant verse, insightful criticism, and inspired leadership of the NEA, Professor Gioia has helped millions of Americans experience the positive and transformative power of literature and the arts.” Full press release here.
Tony Caruso's Final Broadcast
Tony Caruso's Final Broadcast: Opera in ten short scenes on a libretto by Dana Gioia, released by Naxos. "Best New One Act Opera" (Winner of the National Opera Association's Competition). Now available on Amazon.
Poetry Daily Interview with Dana Gioia
On the creation of Poetry Out Loud."Do I remember particular performances? Absolutely!"
Interview with US Poet Laureate Kay Ryan
"If I didn't have poetry, I wouldn't have access to the most interesting parts of my mind." View Dana Gioia's interview with Kay Ryan here.
Video Editorial
"Reading and Civic Engagement"
Dana Gioia discusses the results of the NEA's research on reading. Produced as part of the Song of a Citizen video op-ed series.
Stanford University Commencement Speech
On
June 17, 2007, Dana Gioia delivered the Commencement speech at
Stanford University.
The full text of his speech is available here. An excerpt appears in the Wall
Street Journal.
Featured Essay
Wherevever Home May Be: Elizabeth Bishop was a restless, searching writer whose poems are rich in the wonder of being human
From the Wall Street Journal, February 5, 2011.
