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by Ex Libris on October 15, 2026

MA Alum Dylan Weir Reading 10/21

Dylan Weir, an MA Alum of DePaul, will read from his first book, Public House, on October 21st at 6:30 PM in ALH Room 314. Weir is a poet, whose work has appeared in Best New Poets, Narrative, and New England Review. According to Trio House Press, “Public House maps the delirious landscapes of addiction. In poem after poem, Dylan Weir chronicles the mix of memory and mythology concocted between last call and first light. Between oblivion and sobriety. Between the pull of the bottle and the harder seductions of hope.”

by Ex Libris on October 12, 2026

MFA Student Esther Choy Featured at CPL Awards Dinner

Tomorrow, MFA student Esther Choy will be featured as one of 35 guest authors at the Chicago Public Library Foundations Award Dinner. Choy is the author of two books: Let the Story Do the Work: The Art of Storytelling for Business Success, and Winning Without Persuasion: A New Framework for Leading with Curiosity and Story Discovery. Congradulations Esther!

by Ex Libris on October 12, 2026

DePaul Night at the Art Institute

Several faculty members of the English Department will be speaking at DePaul Night at the Art Institute on Thrusday, October 22nd. The event will feature presentations by students and faculty, and will be free for DePaul students to attend. For more information, and a full schedule, click here. In regards to the English department, the two presentations are as follows: At 4 pm, Miles Harvey will be speaking on “Inheritance and Inspiration: A Writer Looks Back at Ben Shahn” in an exclusive event for DePaul alumni in the Prints and Drawings room. At 6:30 pm,… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on October 6, 2026

Gumbo Fiction Salon on October 12th

Head to the Galway Arms on October 12th at 6:30 for a Chicago writing community event open to all who want to read, listen, and connect!The event will be hosted by DePaul graduate student Philip Janowski. Grab a pint, order a hearty dinner, and let the stories begin!

by Ex Libris on October 6, 2026

Free Student Screening of Sense and Sensibility

DePaul students have the opportunity to attend a free student screening of Georgia Oakley’s new adaptation of Sense and Sensebility this coming Thursday, October 8th, 6 PM, at AMC Newcity. Fill out this RSVP form that will act as a ticket at the door.

by Ex Libris on October 6, 2026

Oct. 15 Talk With Miles Harvey and Chris Solís Green

Authors and DePaul Professors Miles Harvey and Chris Solís Green will be in conversation about “The Literature of Disappearance: Poetry and Prose.” They will also discuss the challenges and triumphs of starting a small press, Big Shoulders Books. The talk will take place on Thursday, October 15th at 6 p.m. at DePaul’s John T. Richardson Library, Room 103. It is free and open to the public Miles Harvey won the 2024 Society of Midland Authors Adult Fiction Award and the 2023 Journal Non/Fiction Prize for The Registry of Forgotten Objects, a collection of short stories…. Read Article →

by Ex Libris on October 1, 2026

Society Coffee’s Monthly Art Share

Sociey Coffee asks you to join them for an evening of creativity, connection, and community at the Flavor World Art Share! A relaxed, show-and-tell style gathering where artists of all mediums are invited to share their work. Hosted at Society Coffee in Oldtown—come enjoy some coffee, tea, pastries or light food while we talk art. Free street parking is available in the area. The venue is accessible by several downtown bus routes, and bike racks are located nearby. The event is free & open to all–whether you’re sharing a work in progress or a finished… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on September 30, 2026

Crossover Poetry Open Mic: Second Sunday Un-Slam and That’s Poetic

Head to Kibbitznest on October 11th for low-pressure and low stakes event for poets and the poetry curious. Two established poetry open-mics are coming together for a unique crossover night. There will be a 45 minute free write (prompts available) followed by readings and audience votes. The event starts at 4 PM in the back room.

by Ex Libris on September 30, 2026

Info Session for National Council for Black Studies

Looking to present your research and connect with other scholars in the Black Studies field? Jump in the info session fro the National Council for Black Studies conference! Undergrads and Grads have the opportunity to submit a proposal for the panel, and if accepted, would have the trip paid for by a grant from the College of LAS. The information session, led by CBD’s Assistant Director, Jennifer Gardner, will describe the conference a little more, and how to apply. It will be a Zoom session held on Wednesday, September 30th at 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

by Ex Libris on September 22, 2026

DePaul Professor Gazmend Kapllani to Be Featured At North Side Reading Series on Oct 10th

An Inconvenient Hour: Prose, Poetry, & Coffee is a reading series taking place on Saturdays at Monarch Community Cafe in Rogers Park. Their next event will take place on October 10th at 6 PM and feature, among other authors, DePaul professor Gazmend Kapllani. Professor Kapllani has authored two collections of poetry in Albanian and four novels written in both Greek and Albanian, in addition to numerous scholarly essays. His work centers on themes of migration, border, totalitarianism, and Balkan history.

by Ex Libris on September 22, 2026

Meet the Authors of the Best Debut Nonfiction of 2026

The Poets and Writer’s Magazine is presenting a virtual conversation and discussion with five spotlighted authors tomorrow, Wednesday the 23rd at 6 PM CDT. Nita Noveno, Phill Branch, Megan O’Grady, Joseph Trinidad, and Elena Dudum will read from their essays, memoirs, and hybrid nonfiction and discuss their books with Poets & Writers Magazine senior editor India Lena González. The event is free, but registration is required. Register here.

by Ex Libris on September 22, 2026

Pub Fair and Networking Event at The Art Institute of Chicago

Join The Phi Beta Kappa Society in Chicago on September 27 for a free afternoon of discovery at our Pub Fair and Networking Event! This gathering is for readers, writers, artists, editors, students, teachers, zinesters, and the publication-curious alike. Make connections with fellow literary lovers, learn about local presses and literary organizations, or try your hand at making a zine. No publishing experience needed. Refreshments will be provided! The event will take place this coming Sunday, the 27th, from 11 am-2 pm in the Chicago Stock Exchange Trading Room in the Art Institute of Chicago…. Read Article →

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