
David Giffels
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Akroning, etc. New book, “The Beginning Was The End: DEVO in Ohio” out September 2023.
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We're excited to announce “Places from Our Past," a donor-exclusive event facilitated by David Giffels, journalist, author, & Professor of English at The University of Akron, who will guide a virtual discussion of life experiences & how they fit into the broader story of place.



Happy DEVO day! In celebration, we make the case for the Akron band's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. “Their substance and artistic integrity was underappreciated in its time,” says David Giffels. Read More: clevelandmagazine.com/entertainment/…


After a year of travel throughout our state, David Giffels' latest work 'Barnstorming Ohio' depicts Ohioan's reflect national questions and concerns. Join him in a discussion about this bellwether state with Robert Ethington on Thursday, July 8. Register: bexleylibrary.org/event/5094675



Author David Giffels explores the experience of everyday Ohioans living in a swing state in his book Barnstorming Ohio. We will share an exclusive video from the author on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. bit.ly/3gRinoj

After a year of traveling to meet the people David Giffels' 'Barnstorming Ohio' shares how the hopes, fears & divisions of swing state Ohioan's reflect those of the nation. Join him in discussion with Librarian Robert Ethington Thursday, July 8. Register: bexleylibrary.org/event/5094675


The (all-virtual) NEOMFA Reading Series is back on February 4 with Eula Biss! Hosted by NEOMFA faculty member David Giffels Register ➡️ bit.ly/3tLgbHc


Mark your virtual calendars for our virtual reading series on February 4, featuring Eula Biss and hosted by NEOMFA faculty member David Giffels. Register, here → bit.ly/3tLgbHc



Tune in to this virtual panel we're co-sponsoring with the Cleveland Review of Books as part of the Cleveland Humanities Festival. NEOMFA faculty member David Giffels will join other NEO-area literary folks for a discussion on "Writing the Region."

Join in virtually tonight to hear from NEOMFA creative nonfiction faculty David Giffels and other regional lit friends, joined together by Cleveland Review of Books


RT this if you stayed up to watch the Cleveland Guardians sweep the double header!




Sat., March 11, 1 pm at Main Library's #AkronBookFest - Looking to start your novel or develop your craft? Join a roundtable discussion about the ups and downs of the writing process with Noor | نور David Giffels @whitney_dg @nickcourage Rachel Ekstrom Courage Updates ➡️ akronlibrary.org/akron-book-fest


Now through 04/30, save 50% on the "Furnishing Eternity: A Father, a Son, a Coffin, and a Measure of Life" audiobook by David Giffels audiobooks.com/promotions/pro…

Honored and humbled to receive the endorsement of our hometown paper, the Akron Beacon Journal. Our city is hurting, but I know we can come together around a shared vision for our future. I’ll never stop working alongside you to make it a reality. beaconjournal.com/story/opinion/… #Akron