Poetry winner to read

The winner of the annual Cowles Poetry Book Prize from Southeast Missouri State University, Angie Macri of Hot Springs, Arkansas, will read from her work -- "Underwater Panther" -- at 7 p.m. Wednesday in room 125 of Crisp Hall. Sponsored by the Missouri Arts Council and the University Press, the event is free and open to the public. A book signing will follow. The Southern Illinois native's poetry explores places and people living along the Mississippi River, both historical and mythical. For more information, contact Susan Swartwout at sswartwout@semo.edu or (573) 651-2044.