WSU’s National Undergraduate Literature Conference to inspire, equip students
OGDEN, Utah — Weber State University is showing how literature opens doors of opportunity as it hosts students from across the nation March 28–30 to present their work at the National Undergraduate Literature Conference.
“This conference allows students to present something that’s a part of them,” said Sarah Vause, WSU English instructor and NULC director. “Even though it can be a scary experience, it allows them to recognize that everyone’s work is relevant, and it just takes finding the right opportunities and having the courage to get it out there.” 
This year’s keynote speaker is international bestselling author Colum McCann, a poetic realist who has written short story collections and novels like “Let the Great World Spin,” which won the U.S. National Book Award for fiction in 2009.
The conference was founded in 1985 by WSU professors and is the longest-running national undergraduate conference in the United States.
“Presenting at the conference when I was an undergraduate student really prepared me for my future because I got the chance to meet authors and listen to their advice,” Vause said. “These experiences are important for students because it allows them to see that there’s a future in writing.”
Students who were accepted to present at the conference have until March 25 to register. Information on qualifications, presentation categories, schedules and registration can be found on the NULC website.
All student sessions and author presentations are free to attend with the exception of the opening banquet at Timbermine Steakhouse on March 28.
Erika Gonzalez Lara, Marketing & Communications
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