Robert Vivian, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of English
Joined Alma College Faculty in 2001
Swanson Academic Center 334
(989) 463-7383
Office Hours: 8:30-10:30 mwf and 5:30 w
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"One who loves cannot calculate." Kierkegaard
Education
- B.A., Univ. of Nebraska-Omaha (1990)
- M.A., Univ. of Nebraska-Omaha (1994)
- Ph.D., Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln (2001)
Research Interests
Modern and Contemporary Novel, Modern Drama, Nonfiction, American Short Fiction , Modern American Poetry, Theology
Selected Book Publications
- Robert Vivian, Ph.D.. Another Burning Kingdom. University of Nebraska Press. first ed. 2011.
- Robert Vivian, Ph.D.. The Town That Burns Eternity Into Your Soul. University of Nebraska Press. first ed. 2012.
- Robert Vivian, Ph.D.. Lamb Bright Saviors. University of Nebraska Press. first edition ed. 2010.
- Robert Vivian. The Mover Of Bones (novel). University of Nebraska Press. hard cover ed. 9-06.
- Robert Vivian. Cold Snap As Yearning (creative nonfiction). University of Nebraska Press. 1st Edition ed. 9-01.
Selected Articles
- Robert Vivian, Ph.D.. "The Prejudice Of Teeth." Another Chicago Magazine. 7-7-09.
- Robert Vivian, Ph.D.. "The Town That Burns Eternity Into Your Soul." Ecotone. 10-10-09.
- Robert Vivian, Ph.D.. "Falling Into The Arms Of A Dervish." Avatar Review. 6-4-09.
- Robert Vivian, Ph.D.. "Apocalyptic Scars." Drunken Boat. #8 10-10-06.
- Robert Vivian, Ph.D.. "The Lord Stopped The Bleeding." The Long Story.
- Robert Vivian, Ph.D.. "Tree of My After-Life, Jar of Honey on the Windowsill." Poetry Mountain (On-line). 9-8-06.
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Recent Presentations
- Weekly Guest Lectures at Ondokuz Mayis University. "Guest Lecturer." students and faculty at Ondokuz Mayis University. Samsun, Turkey. February through May 2008.
- East/West Conference in Samsun, Turkey. "Kissing The Sounds." scholars from around Turkey and Samsun citizens. Samsun, Turkey. April 4, 2008.
Selected External Research Grants
- "Adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's Ghosts for Studio Arena Theatre in Buffalo, New York." Effective: 2006-2.
Awards, Honors, Recognitions
- work listed as notable essays in Best American Essays 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005
- 2005 Outstanding Faculty Award in the Humanities
- 2004 Posey Award
Professional Memberships
- Society of Midland Authors, Dramatists Guild
Service to the College
- Liason for guest speakers Jane Hirshfield, W.S. Merwin, Mimi Schwartz, Sven Birkerts, Ladette Randolph, Kent Paul
- Holocaust Studies and Jewish Cemetery Restoration in Wroclaw, Poland
