[New-Poetry] Beall Poetry Fest at Baylor

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http://www.baylor.edu/lariat/news.php?action=story&story=50184

Renowned poets, critic gather for Beall festival
April 3, 2008 

Erika Pedroza
Reporter
Three renowned poets, a critic, poetry enthusiasts and the surrounding community will gather on campus for the 14th annual Beall Poetry Festival today through Saturday. 


"The purpose of this event is to bring contemporary poets to campus who have national and sometimes international reputations so that students and community members have the opportunity to hear them read their work," said Dr. 
Nancy Chinn, English department associate professor and Beall Poetry Festival chairwoman. 


The festival is funded by an ongoing endowment made by 1940 Baylor alumna and English major, Virginia Beall Ball. 

"She was here when A.J. Armstrong wanted to build what became the Armstrong Browning Library," Chinn said. "He would bring in poets to raise the money needed to build the library. At these events, she heard great poets and loved the experience. She decided to provide an endowment to keep this opportunity available." 


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