Frank Daniel Rzicznek

Frank Daniel Rzicznek is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), within the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds an MFA in Poetry from BGSU and a B.A. in English from Kent State University. His research focuses on poetry, hybrid genres, and environmental writing. Rzicznek teaches courses ranging from introductory academic writing (GSW 1100–1120) to advanced creative writing workshops (ENG 2040–6320), emphasizing poetry craft and contemporary literary practices.

His publications include poetry collections such as Settlers (2018) and Neck of the World (2007), as well as the co-edited anthology The Rose Metal Press Field Guide to Prose Poetry (2010). He has also authored multiple chapbooks exploring themes of environment, technology, and spirituality. Rzicznek’s work bridges traditional poetic forms with experimental hybrid genres, often engaging with ecological and existential themes.

No formal grants or awards are explicitly listed in the provided text, though his extensive publication record reflects sustained scholarly and creative engagement. He currently serves as a core instructor in BGSU’s English and University Writing programs, contributing to both undergraduate and graduate curriculum development.