The Writers’ Bloc, the MFA in Creative Writing’s student organization, was given the New Organization of the Year award by the Office of Student Development for the 2007-2008 school year.  The organization is comprised of students enrolled in the Master in Fine Arts Program in Creative Writing. Its goals are to foster a community of writers and readers through the sponsorship of public readings and to provide a forum for its members to discuss issues and share information pertinent to the writing life.

The award’s purpose is to recognize outstanding achievements by a new organization and is designed to encourage continued excellence. The winner is selected from a pool of nominees, by a committee composed of faculty and staff.   The committee judges the completion of the organization’s goals and its plans for their continued attainment.

The organization’s officers are Mary Ann Escamilla, President; Cathy López, Vice President; Dalel Serda, Treasurer; Robert Moreira, Parliamentarian; Sarah MacDonald, Secretary; and Shaun Price, Student/Faculty Liaison. Professor José Skinner serves as Faculty Advisor to the organization.