The Visiting Writers Series is named in honor of the late Hughlene Bostian Frank (class of 1968), a 2013 Appalachian Alumni Association Outstanding Service award recipient, past member of Appalachian’s Board of Trustees and ASU Foundation, long time member of the College of Arts and Sciences Advancement Board and generous supporter of Appalachian State University. 

Click the writer's names below to access their biographies and more information.

Admission to all events is free and open to the public.

FREE CAMPUS PARKING for community members and students will be allowed for the 6 p.m. readings in the vicinity of the Plemmons Student Union. We recommend either the East Howard Lot (behind the Student Union) or the College Street Deck beginning at 5 p.m. (from King Street, turn down College Street at the First Baptist Church). To reach the Student Union, cross College Street and follow the walkway between the chiller plant and the University Bookstore, passing the Post Office and entering the Student Union on the second floor. For further parking information or a map, please see www.parking.appstate.edu.

Book sales will follow each event.

For further information on the Fall season, please email Susan Weinberg, weinbergsc@appstate.edu. For information on the Spring season, please email Andie Thomas, pabonaj@appstate.edu.

THE HUGHLENE BOSTIAN FRANK VISITING WRITERS SERIES IS SUPPORTED BY:

Appalachian State University Foundation, Inc. • Appalachian’s Office of Academic Affairs • College of Arts and Sciences • Department of English • University Bookstore • University Libraries • Appalachian Journal • The Schaefer Center Presents

BUSINESS SPONSORS:

Hellbender Bed & Beverage• The Gideon Ridge Inn

COMMUNITY SPONSORS:

Paul and Judy Tobin • Alice Naylor • Thomas McLaughlin