Dear Writers
Goddard College MFAW Director Elena Georgiou reminds us to witness, document, invent, and imagine a different kind of future. Imagination is our strength. Faith is our call to action.
The Magical Mystery Tour of the Imagination
In this adaptation of her commencement speech, Goddard MFA Program Director Elena Georgiou challenges us to think about the pricelessness of our imaginations.
#Space#Poetry
NASA asked us what might this mission teach us about ourselves and our universe. NASA asked us how are we as a people are stretched and deepened by explorations beyond our Earthly home. And we have answered—collectively, surrealistically, idealistically. We are ready for our words to ride aboard the OSIRIS-Rex spacecraft on its journey to the asteroid Bhanu/Bennu.
#Goddard2Goddard #SpacePoetry
Attention Goddard MFA students and alumni! Have you ever imagining your poetry sailing among the stars? NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center wants your artwork, poetry, short prose, videos, and songs on board their OSIRIS-REx spacecraft bound for the asteroid Bennu. And so we thought…Goddard and Goddard! We’d love to see what sparks in your imagination when you consider exploration, the universe, and the essence of the human spirit.
The Elements of Memory (or, two days ago was my birthday)
Goddard MFA Program Director, Elena Georgiou muses on memory, writing, history, art and inheritance, and offers you a writing prompt. “In my culture, it is the person who is celebrating a birthday who treats others (not the other way round). So in the spirit of my people, I offer you three gifts…”
