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While April was , it's May and it's time to celebrate all submissions to our student-authored contest -- and announce our contest winners and honorable mentions!

Thanks to those who participated, and to our judges!

Want to stay connected to poetry all year long? Visit the VC Libraries and hang out in the PNs, PQs, PRs, PSs, and PTs for more; Follow the Academy of American Poets (); and sign up for Poem-a-Day (https://poets.org/poem-a-day).

Reminder! Take part in our student-authored haiku context now through April 30th -- submit your haiku here: https://forms.gle/AmbAjPv6kZtG5yqt5 --> Prizes to 2 winners!

More ways to engage in National Poetry Month this April:
> Have a favorite poem? Let us know! Alumni, faculty, staff, and students are all invited to share a favorite: https://forms.gle/uVFRPmTTttYmbzBM6

> We hope you're around (and that there's great weather) on April 30th for Poem in Your Pocket Day!

> Consider making your own social media posts sharing and acknowledging poetry ( ), follow the Academy of American Poets (), and sign up for Poem-a-Day (https://poets.org/poem-a-day).

Have an idea for a DH project? Have a project started that could use some expert support? Come to the Institute for Liberal Arts Digital Scholarship this summer! ILiADS offers a week-long intensive environment both for collaborative project teams and for individuals. This year’s Institute, hosted by Vassar College Libraries in Poughkeepsie, New York, will be held in person July 26-31, 2026. Proposals are due by April 17th!

Call For Proposals ILiADS - The Institute for Liberal Arts Digital Scholarship