Fall 2026 Ammons Reading

The Ammons Reading
Featuring Undergraduate Poetry & Flash Fiction

The Ammons Reading Series, supported by a gift from Beverly Tanenhaus (BA '70), honors the legacy of the late A.R. Ammons, the Goldwin Smith Professor of Poetry, by showcasing the work of Cornell's undergraduate creative writing community.

This event is presented by the Department of Literatures in English. Refreshments provided during the reading.

A. R. Ammons (1926-2001) was Goldwin Smith Professor of Poetry at Cornell, where he taught from 1964 to 1998. Recognized for his integration of science into poetry, his close attention to natural phenomena, and his bridging of everyday life and sublime vision, Ammons received many honors, including a MacArthur Fellowship and two National Book Awards. A beloved teacher and mentor, he was known to his friends and students as Archie.

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities, we ask that you please refrain from wearing strong fragrances. The venue is wheelchair accessible. If you need additional accommodations to participate in this event, please contact us as soon as possible.

Masking is encouraged.

For more information about this event visit english.cornell.edu/english-events or email [email protected].

Cornell University is located on the traditional homelands of the Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ' (the Cayuga Nation). The Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ' are members of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, an alliance of six sovereign Nations with a historic and contemporary presence on this land. The Confederacy precedes the establishment of Cornell University, New York state, and the United States of America. We acknowledge the painful history of Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ' dispossession and honor the ongoing connection of Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ' people, past and present, to these lands and waters.