Stalking the Essay is a two-day conference devoted to all aspects of the form. 

The first day will consist of three panels featuring talks and readings by writers: 1) The New Essay, with Leslie Jamison, Lia Purpura and Meghan Daum; 2) The Book-Length Essay, with Geoff Dyer, Wayne Koestenbaum and Laura Kipnis; and 3) The Novelist/Critic as Essayist, with Marilynne Robinson, Jonathan Lethem and Hilton Als.  

The second day will be given over to three panels on the essay in other media: 1) Graphic Nonfiction and Radio Essay, with Roz Chast, Maira Kalman and Jeff Porter: 2) The Essay-Film, with scholars Michael Renov, Timothy Corrigan and Richard Pena, and 3) Essay Filmmakers, with Ross McElwee, Alan Berliner, Su Friedrich and Shelly Silver. 

This event, organized by Phillip Lopate, represents a unique collaboration between members of the Writing Program, the Film Department, the Visual Arts Department and the Columbia College English Department.  

This event is free, but registration is required. Opens to the public on March 2. Visit arts.columbia.edu/stalking for more information.. 

Additionally, essay films will be screened from 5-7pm at 501 Dodge during the weekend.

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