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The Story of Nossrat Yassini

Nossrat Yassini was a loving and devoted mother, a remarkable gourmet chef, an artistic tailor, a superb homemaker, a gardener, the family news reporter, and a poet. Read more about Nossrat Yassini and her life.
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Festival Location

Hamilton Smith Hall*

University of New Hampshire
95 Main St, Durham, NH 03824

*A schedule will be posted in March with precise locations of events.
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Directions by Train

-The Amtrak Downeaster offers five daily roundtrips between Boston's North Station, Portland, Freeport and Brunswick Maine. The train stops at the Durham-UNH Train Station/Dairy Bar directly in the center of campus.

Directions by Plane

Four commercial airports serve Durham and the surrounding area:

-Boston Logan Airport (BOS) -- Amtrak Downeaster and C&J (90 min)

-Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) -- car or limo service (45 min)

-Portland International Jetport (PWM) -- connected by Amtrak Downeaster or car (90 min)

-Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM) -- connected by car or Wildcat Transit/Pease Trolley (30 min)

Directions by Bus

C&J Bus Lines offers service from Boston South Station, Logan Airport and NYC to two regional park and rides each approximately 10 miles from campus:

Pease-Portsmouth Transportation Center (185 Grafton Road) (connect to campus via COAST Pease-Portsmouth Trolley – then Wildcat Transit Route 4 connection) Dover (Exit 9 Spaulding Turnpike – 23 Indian Brook Drive)

Parking is in Lot A, circled below in red, along with Hamilton Smith Hall. If Lot A is full, other lots marked yellow on the UNH Parking Map will also be available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Common Questions

Is there a charge for the festival?

No. The festival is free for everyone thanks to a generous donation from the Yas Foundation.

Can anyone come?

All are welcome! You don't need to be USNH student or affiliated with UNH in any way. This is a community event, the more the merrier. Please tell your friends and fellow poetry lovers about us!

Do I have to register?

Please register if you can. It will help us organize the festival in a way that is convenient and enjoyable for everyone, and give us a way to keep you informed about the Festival.

How can I submit a manuscript?

Visit our Awards & Book Prizes page for all the information and guidelines about our various contests. If you have additional questions, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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