Hank Lazer has published 15 books of poetry, including Portions (Lavender Ink, 2009), The New Spirit (Singing Horse, 2005), Elegies & Vacations (Salt, 2004), and Days (Lavender Ink, 2002).  In 2008, Omnidawn published Lyric & Spirit: Selected Essays, 1996-2008. Readings at Kelly Writers House (March 2009) and an interview can be accessed through PennSound: http://writing.upenn.edu/pennsound/x/Lazer.html Lazer is Associate Provost at UA and Executive Director of the Creative Campus initiative.