That’s right, Richard Blanco, who performed at Obama’s second inauguration and became the fifth presidential inaugural poet, came to Union College! (*Insert screams here*) Blanco, at 44, became the first immigrant, Latino, and openly gay person to be named the inaugural poet. (And, if I’m not mistaken, the youngest, as well!) Previous inaugural poets have included […]
Union Presents: Richard Blanco
by Isabelle '15 | Mar 6, 2013 | Academics, Campus Life, Entertainment, Events, Minervas, Student Life, Union college
