Archive: Poetry From Pulitzer to Performance

Since 2006, the University of Washington has chosen a Common Book--a text rooted in contemporary societal issues to welcome freshmen into their new academic community. This year's Common Book represents two major firsts: it's the first time the Common Book focuses on the genre of poetry—and it's the first time the selection committee has assembled an original anthology, rather than choosing a single work. These poems do not appear together anywhere else. The selection committee of faculty, students and staff searched for good poems, imagining what new students might like to read. The result: You Are Never Where You Are, a collection of 15 poems. It's an extra book, a little go-to guide that doesn't give specific instructions but offers an idea of what it means to be human. Shawn Wong Professor of English, UW Ed Taylor Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs, UW Philip Levine - Poet Ken Arkind - Poet 05/03/11 The University of Washington is committed to ensuring digital accessibility in our services, programs, and activities. If you encounter accessibility barriers using videos found on this channel, please contact UW Video at uwvideo [at] uw [dot] edu.