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Meg Roland
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Former English professor at Marylhurst University for 16 years, then Concordia University. I taught writing, medieval literature, humanities, maps and literature, and history of the book. After five years as a Dean of arts and humanities at Linn-Benton Community College, I am now a writer and an instructor at Willamette University – Pacific Northwest College of Art.
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Recent Posts
- The DIY Italy Prize! July 28, 2026
- Signs along the way: Via Francigena July 24, 2026
- To Lift the Spirit: Churches and Flowers of Latera July 14, 2026
- In an Italian newspaper (Lazio Courier, June 25, 2026): “USA Writer Captivated by Small Village” July 2, 2026
- Latera and Art: Transforming a 12th century village into a contemporary open-air art museum June 26, 2026
Monthly Archives: July 2026
The DIY Italy Prize!
On a morning run in Latera, past vineyards and fields of hazelnuts and olive trees, I suddenly realized, I “won” my own DIY “Italy Prize.” Self-created and self-conferred! You may have heard of the prestigious Rome Prize. Each year, the American Academy … Continue reading
Signs along the way: Via Francigena
Walking country roads and forest paths meant that the usual phone map would not be suitable for our trek. With the relevant pages of a guide book torn out and tucked in my backpack and with the All Trails app … Continue reading
To Lift the Spirit: Churches and Flowers of Latera
What are the structures or practices that lift everyday life with a sense of spirituality, beauty, or hope? In Latera, there are both historic and contemporary options: churches and flowers. Latera is a town dedicated to public art but in terms … Continue reading
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Tagged La Casa Etruria, Latera, Le Morte Darthur, Thomas Malory, Via Francigena
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In an Italian newspaper (Lazio Courier, June 25, 2026): “USA Writer Captivated by Small Village”
And, indeed, I was! See the article below, in Italian. And below that, a rough translation from Google translate. What a pleasure to write about the town of Latera–and, in turn, be written about!–inspired by our journey on the Via … Continue reading
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