The Mercer University English Department is pleased to announce the Jeffrey L. Williamson Reading Series, which will be launched on Thursday, January 29th when poet and food writer Christopher Bakken will read at 6 p.m. in Connell 3. Bakken is the author of four books of poetry, most recently "Driving the Beast," and the culinary memoir "Honey, Olives, Octopus: Adventures at the Greek Table." Twice a Fulbright Scholar, he teaches at Allegheny College and serves as director of Writing Workshops…

Join the Center for Engaged Learning for lunch and an open conversation on enacting reciprocity in community-engaged partnerships, programs, and courses. You’ll hear insights from faculty and community partners and reflect on what reciprocity looks like in practice. Participation is open to Mercer faculty, staff, students, and community partners. Space is limited, and registration is required: bit.ly/reciprocitylunch.