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by Ex Libris on January 25, 2017

Our Miss Brooks 100: Celebrating the Cenetennial of Gwendolyn Brooks

DePaul English faculty, staff, and students are invited to join the Art Institute in celebrating the centennial of beloved, profoundly talented, and Pulitzer Prize winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks. The event will feature five Pulitzer Prize winning poets – Rita Dove, Yusef Komunyakaa, Natasha Trethewey, Tracy Smith and Gregory Pardlo – reading their favorite poem from Miss Brooks, followed by a conversation moderated by award-winning journalist and author Natalie Moore. The event takes place February 2, 2017 from 6:00-7:45 PM at the Art Institute of Chicago. The event is free and open to the public, but requires pre-registration online here…. Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 18, 2017

Studio Chi: The Digital, the Humanities and Difference with Philip Ehtington

Studio Chi will be hosting their kick-off event tomorrow! The event hosts Philip Ethington from the University of Southern California presenting “The Digial, the Humanities, and Difference.” The event begins at 4:30 pm in McGowan South 108. See the flyer above for more information. Studio χ, a Center for faculty development, will foster and support research at the interface between humanities and computing. The Center will work with all colleges in the university to construct networks of interested faculty, to support and sustain their intellectual work, to provide appropriate technology and facilities, and to enhance… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 17, 2017

Poetry Panel on Monday, February 6

Fifth Wednesday Journal is holding a poetry reading early February! See the flyer above for full information. From the editors: Fifth Wednesday Journal is an independent literary print magazine published twice yearly by Fifth Wednesday Books, Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Lisle, Illinois. Committed to the idea that contemporary literary and photographic arts are essential components of a vibrant and enduring culture, we publish those writers and visual artists who most effectively contribute to this mission. The unique range of literature and photography in each issue is both entertaining and intellectually meaningful for a wide… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 12, 2017

Celebrating MLK Day at DePaul

As a reminder to students, this coming Monday, January 16 the university will be closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Throughout the week DePaul will also be hosting a series of events to commemorate the holiday and honor Dr. King’s lifetime of fighting for social justice and racial equality. 2017 Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day Saturday, January 14 9AM-1 PM Marillac Foglia Center, 2859 W Jackson Volunteers will help with Marillac Social Center’s Peace fair. RSVP to Liz Toth. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 16 University Officially Closed 20th Annual Rev…. Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 12, 2017

All Female Story Telling and Comedy Event at iO

The iO Theater is hosting a new series of story telling and improvisational comedy featuring all female voices. The show, “Having it All” has its next performance on January 18 at 10:30 PM. Any interested writers are encouraged not only to attend and support the show, but also may contact Rebeccah Singer to discuss participating. From the creators: Everyday, girls and women are told to be and not be a million things. This show takes the conversation that happens everyday in living rooms, green rooms, on a walk over the phone with your mom, and in almost every… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 11, 2017

Deadline Approaching! MCLLM 2017

The deadline for submissions and abstracts to the 25th annual Midwestern Conference on Literature, Language and Media (MCLLM) is at the end of this month, Friday, January 27! Hosted annually by Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL, MCLLM is seeking proposals for 15-minute paper from individuals and panels on humanities research – especially graduate student submissions. Interested students can submit 200-500 word proposals to mcllm@niu.edu. Please include name, institutional afiliation, email, and phone number of each author. Panel proposals should include a brief overview of the panel’s theme and purpose, along with a 200-500 word abstract for… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 6, 2017

Writers Resist Chicago!

On Sunday, January 15, Chicago will be joining over 50 cities worldwide in a series of “Writers Resist” events dedicated to promoting free expression and democracy. Over 75 Chicago authors are slated to read! See the press release below for full details.   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ruben Quesada and  Brian Kornell at writersresistchicago@gmail.com www.chicagowritersresist.info LOOP READING ROSTER FINALIZED;  OVER 75 CHICAGO WRITERS READ TO “RE-INAUGURATE” DEMOCRACY On January 15th, 2017, joining over 50 cities worldwide, Chicago “Writers Resist” Threats to Free Expression and Democracy with eight City of Neighborhoods events. CHICAGO, Illinois, December 23, 2016 –… Read Article →

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