“MorganFest” to celebrate Cornell English Professor on 75th birthday

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ITHACA, N.Y. – An influential American writer and Cornell professor will be honored with a celebration on campus on his 75th birthday.

“MorganFest: A Robert Morgan Celebration” is scheduled for Thursday.

The daylong celebration will feature scholarly panels, a conversation with Morgan, a reading with alumni writers, and other tributes.

Morgan is the Kappa Alpha Professor of English and an award-winning writer of bestselling historical novels, poetry, biography, drama, short fiction, and essays.

A free catered reception and book signing wraps up the day in Goldwin Smith Hall.

For full event details, head to Cornell’s website.

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