Karen C. Theveny April 29, 2021
With world affairs consumed by a global pandemic, Penn State Brandywine’s annual Nature Narratives writing competition had to pivot and change to a virtual awards ceremony. The pandemic didn’t stop the beauty and awe of nature nor did it stop people from enjoying it. So, when the call for writings that celebrate the natural world and the environment was issued by Brandywine’s Nature Narratives committee, the poetry and creative writings came pouring in.
The contest was organized by members of Brandywine’s Sustainovation Committee: Laura Guertin, professor of Earth science; Maria Evans, assistant teaching professor of engineering; Samantha Pezzimenti, assistant teaching professor of mathematics; Teresa Slobuski, head librarian; Karen Theveny, assistant teaching professor of communications; and Mandy Santiago, Tyler Arboretum’s executive director. The contest encouraged writers of all genres, ages and levels to think about their own ex