Sandra Alcosser
Sandra B. Alcosser (born February 3, 1944[1]) is an American poet. She was appointed the first state poet laureate of Montana from July 13, 2005 - August 13, 2007[2] and was superseded by Greg Pape.[3]
Sandra Alcosser  | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 3, 1944 Washington, D.C., United States  | 
| Occupation(s) | Professor, poet | 
Life
    
She started the MFA in writing program at San Diego State University[4] and is on the faculty of the low-residency MFA in writing program at Pacific University.[5]
Awards
    
- James Laughlin Award, for Except By Nature
 - 1997 National Poetry Series, for Except by Nature
 
Works
    
- A Fish To Feed All Hunger (Ahsahta Press, 1986)
 - Except By Nature (Graywolf Press, 1998)
 
References
    
- U.S. Public Records Index, Vol. 1 (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.), 2010.
 - Montana Arts Council page on Alcosser Archived 2007-09-27 at the Wayback Machine
 - Billings Gazette article on first poet laureate of Montana
 - Academy of American Poets Bio
 - Pacific University MFA faculty page
 
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