SIUC writers to read in Chicago

Two upcoming readings in Chicago feature SIUC-connected writers:

Second year poetry MFA Katie Zapoluch will read in Chicago as part of this upcoming special reading:

NEW VOICES: UKRAINIAN AMERICAN WRITERS
With keynote speaker Irene Zabytko and poets Sonya Arko, Petrusia Duncan, and Katie Zapoluch
Saturday, November 7, 7:00 PM
The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
2320 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
Free admission
Info here
Ukrainian American Writers

Fiction alum Andrew Lewellen (MFA '08) sends this news:

This Wednesday, November 4th, I will be reading at RUI: Reading Under the Influence, a monthly reading series here in Chicago that was the Chicago Reader's 2009 pick for Best Reading Series. At the event, folks read published work, original work, and trivia.
RUI takes place at Sheffields (3258 N. Sheffield) from 7-9 pm. There is a $3 cover charge.
I'll be reading from my--honestly--nearly-completed novel. It would be great to see some SIU people there!

Check out these links for more info:

Reading Under the Influence
Chicago Reader