Viebranz Visiting Professors of Creative Writing
The Viebranz Visiting Professorship of Creative Writing was established in 1999 by Jerome and Nancy Kohlberg, friends of Al Viebranz, as a tribute to the friendship, respect, and mutual admiration between Mr. Kohlberg and Mr. Viebranz.
The endowment was established in creative writing as a token of Mr. Viebranz's respect for creative writing and the importance he places on its role in education. This fund recognizes the "elements of creativity, high standards and humor that characterize the Viebranz approach to writing and life." The fund supports a visiting professor in creative writing who teaches fiction, non-fiction or poetry.
The Viebranz professor will teach two genre-specific courses each semester, at the beginning and advanced level, and be an active participant in the English Department. Departmental activities will include giving a reading as part of the St. Lawrence University Writers Series.
Viebranz Visiting Professors of Creative Writing
- Santee Frazier, 2023-2025
- Okey Ndibe, 2022-2023
- Ana Maria Spagna, 2020-2022
- Joe Wilkins, 2019-2020
- Jac Jemc, 2018-2019
- Okey Ndibe, 2017-2018
- Fred Arroyo, 2016-2017
- Lillian-Yvonne Bertram, 2015-2016
- John Dermot Woods, 2014-2015
- Kirsten Kaschock, 2013-2014
- Stephanie Elizondo Griest, 2012-2013
- Mark Slouka, 2011-2012
- Peter Selgin, 2010-2011
- Richard Rubin, 2008-2010
- K.L. Cook, 2007-2008
- Trudy Lewis, 2006-2007
- John Daniel, 2003-2006
- Heather Sellers, 2001-2003
- Robin Hemley, 2000-2001