Dr. Stella Nesanovich, retired professor of English at McNeese State University, will read some of her poetry at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, in Room 234 of Drew Hall to kick off the Fridays at the Center series sponsored by the McNeese Write to Excellence Center.

Fridays at the Center is a program open to students, faculty and community members who wish to discuss or read their work in an informal setting in the center.

"Fridays at the Center celebrates writing diversity and creativity," said Delma McLeod Porter, director of the Write to Excellence Center. "We invite you to attend Fridays at the Center and to sign up to speak or read from your own work. All genres are welcomed."

For more information, call the center at (337) 562-4206. Persons requesting an accommodation to attend this event under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the McNeese Write to Excellence Center in advance of the event. Additional ADA information is available online at www.mcneese.edu.