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Leadership and Partners

The Center for Literary and Creative Arts at Saint Louis University is guided by faculty, staff, students and community leaders who help shape its programs and long-term direction. 

The Faculty Advisory Board represents a range of disciplines across Saint Louis University and provides guidance as the center develops new programs, partnerships and opportunities for students and the broader community. 

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Donna LaVoie, Ph.D. (Dean)

Katrina Moore headshot

Katrina Thompson Moore, Ph.D. (Associate dean)

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Edward S. Ibur, M.Ed (Executive director)

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Corinne Wohlford Mason, Ph.D. (Faculty director)

Faculty Advisory Board

  • Brian Yothers, Ph.D. (Chair; Department of English)
  • Bradley Bailey, Ph.D. (Department of Visual and Performing Arts and Art history)
  • Flannery Burke, Ph.D. (Department of History)
  • Devin Johnston, Ph.D. (Department of English)
  • Alex Rafi (Department of Communication)
  • Holly Seitz-Marchant (Dance Program, Department of Visual and Performing Arts)
  • Joya Uraizee, Ph.D. (Department of English)

Students and Volunteers

Students are an important part of the center's work. Throughout the year, they assist with programming, event planning, communications, research, community partnerships, and public events while gaining experience beyond the classroom.

Some work with the center throughout the academic year, while others volunteer during individual events or special projects. Whether welcoming a visiting author, helping organize a public program, assisting with research, or working behind the scenes, students help make the center's work possible. 

Community and Partners

The center works with organizations throughout the St. Louis region to develop programs, support students, and connect the university with the broader community. 

Arts and Cultural Organizations

  • Grand Center, Inc. 
  • Sheldon Concert Hall & Art Galleries 
  • Kranzberg Arts Foundation 
  • Missouri Botanical Garden 
  • Missouri Historical Society 
  • Pulitzer Arts Foundation 
  • The Fabulous Fox Theater 

Libraries

  • St. Louis Public Library 
  • St. Louis County Library 

Community Partners

  • Left Bank Books 
  • Kaldi's Coffee Roasting Co. 
  • St. Louis Community Foundation 

Support the Center

Support from alumni, foundations, community partners and friends helps sustain the center's programs while creating new opportunities for students and the community. 

  • St. Louis Literary Award 
  • Youth Literary Initiative 
  • Campus Read 
  • Student Competitions 
  • CraftTalks 
  • Student internships 
  • Community partnerships 
  • Public programs