The Fred Case & Lola Austin Case Writer-in Residence
Distinguished national writers of poetry and fiction visit the campus of Western Illinois University each year through the generous gift of Lola Austin Case and Fred Ewing Case. Visiting writers teach workshops and seminars to creative writing students, offer public readings of their latest works, and help create an environment which nurtures budding writers.
Case Writers are in residence for periods ranging from two weeks to an entire semester. Individual tutorials as well as seminars are available for creative writing students.
For Fall 2009, the Case Writer is Timothy Liu.
Past Case Writers-in-Residence
- Spring 2009: Albert Goldbarth
- Fall 2008: Eden Robinson
- Spring 2008: Rick Bass
- Fall 2007: Richard Siken
- Spring 2007: Mandy Smoker
- Fall 2006: Helen Humphreys
- Fall 2005: Selah Saterstrom
- Fall 2004: Rebecca Wee
- Spring 2004: Stuart Dybek
- Spring 2003: Marge Piercy
- Fall 2002: Ethan Canin
- Spring 2002: Eavan Boland
