Bloomsburg University Department of English: Jerry Wemple




		A. G. "Jerry" Wemple Professor of English/Creative Writing Jerry Wemple received his MFA from University of Massachusetts-Amherst and is the author of two collections of poetry: The Civil War in Baltimore (Word Press, 2005), and You Can See It from Here (Lotus Press, 2000). He is also co-editor of Common Wealth: Contemporary Poets on Pennsylvania, published by Penn State Press. His poetry, creative nonfiction, and reviews have appeared in numerous journals and anthologies. Contact Information Office: 116B Bakeless Center for the Humanities Email: jwemple at bloomu dot edu Office phone: 570-389-4881 Office Hours: MTR 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; W 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Teaching and Research Interests Primary interests include poetry and creative nonfiction, as well as literature about Pennsylvania and African American life in rural Pennsylvania. Courses Taught Creative Writing: Poetry Creative Writing: Nonfiction Creative Writing Seminar Introduction to Creative Writing Literature and Society Web site www.jerrywemple.com
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