Spanish professor receives nomination for prestigious literary prize DP

This professor at Western Oregon University, a native of Peru, has been nominated for a prestigious literary award. Congratulations. DP

Eduardo González-Viaña listed among nominees for 2009 Impac Dublin Literary Award

by Erin Huggins

Spanish Professor Eduardo González-Viaña has done it again.

Internationally-renowned, with over 25 published books, González-Viaña was recently nominated for the 2009 Impac Dublin Literary Award for "Dante's Ballad," the English translation of "El Corrido de Dante."

Carrying one of the richest prizes for books written or translated in English, the Impac Dublin Award boasts a 100,000 euro purse and recognizes what González-Viaña terms as "some of the most important writers in the planet."

The 2009 Impac Dublin's long list of nominees, consisting of 147 authors, was released on Nov. 10, with the short list to appear on April 2 and the winner to be announced on June 11.

A native of Perú, González-Viaña has been teaching at Western since 1993.

"The best dinstinction of my life is to be a professor at Western Oregon University," González-Viaña said.

Having lived in countries around the world, González-Viaña said the warm and friendly atmosphere at Western, combined with the supportive staff, contribute to the creation of his writings.

"Oregon is a beautiful place where it is possible for me to write with peace in my soul," he said.

Dr. Stephen Scheck, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences said, "Professor González-Viaña is one of those indefatigable individuals who somehow squeezes 25 hours into every workday. His creative work is outstanding--as demonstrated by the numerous international recognitions he has garnered over the years."
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