Donald Finkel tribute at Duff's Restaurant, St. Louis, April 7, 2008

As a teacher at Washington University, as a mentor to young writers, as a friend to established writers, Donald Finkel wanted others to find their own voices — to hew their own path through life, and not imitate what had been done. On April 7 at Duff’s Restaurant, 392 North Euclid Ave., Finkel’s celebration was marked by more than 30 local poets. Hear his words here.
-Paul Friswold

Jennifer Silverberg

Armand Forster studied with Finkel as an undergraduate and took part in expeditions to Mammoth Cave while Finkel was working on Going Under.