Veterans Writing Circle

Description

The Veteran’s Writing Circle is a group of veterans who meet twice per month to workshop and develop their writing. Though all participants are veterans, prompts and themes do not necessarily include their time in the service as inspiration. Gatherings have included generative writing, workshopping participant writing, and discussing craft in all genres.

Program Components

• Virtual workshops, register to receive the Zoom information
• Meet twice per month, on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday, January-November
• Annual celebration takes place in November

Register here!

Meet the teaching artist: Michelle Loposky

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Michelle Loposky is the Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships for ASU's Pat Tillman Veterans Center. Her work includes strategic communication focused on building strong partnerships and collaboration across the ASU enterprise and with various outside organizations and individuals to implement a federated approach in support of student veterans and military-connected learners. She is a true advocate in helping students have a meaningful and successful college experience and beyond.

An Army veteran, Michelle served four years as a combat medic. She did one deployment with the Stabilization Force (SFOR) and Implementation Force’s (IFOR) humanitarian efforts after the Bosnian War. She was stationed in Fort Hood (now known as Fort Cavazos) in Texas, attached to 61st Aerial Support Medical Battalion.

After her service, Michelle earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Miami (Florida) and this is where her love for higher education began. Prior to working at ASU, Michelle held positions at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix and New York University. She has been working at ASU since 2015. Michelle is the club advisor for ASU’s Women Veterans Club, ACEL Student Club, and the Vietnamese Student Association. She serves as Chair of ASU’s Salute to Service and leads ASU’s participation in the annual Pat’s Run hosted by the Pat Tillman Foundation. She is part of ASU Alumni Association's Leadership Institute Class One. And Michelle is the recipient of the 2023 Woman of Inspiration Award selected by the University Career Women at ASU. She is also an aspiring poet.