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Guest Speakers
Sigma Tau Delta
Concord Festival of Authors at UML
Advising Open House
Off-Broadway Players Presents Two Plays
Common Text Film Series
Lowell Celebrates Kerouac Festival
October 2-5, 2008
Lowell Celebrates Kerouac! Inc. (LCK!) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a better understanding and appreciation of Jack Kerouac's life and literature. Events are sponsored by LCK, UMass Lowell, and Pollard Memorial Library They are open to the public and free of charge unless otherwise noted. Donations are accepted. They will be held at various sites in Lowell with two events at the University. This year's festival is entitled "From the Merrimack to Desolation Peak--The 50th Anniversary of the Publication of Jack Kerouac's 'The Dharma Bums'." Check out their website for more information.
October 10-12, 2008
The Massachusetts Poetry Festival is a three-day celebration of the poets, poetry, and literary heritage of a state whose contribution to American poetry is unsurpassed in the nation. Join us as we pay tribute to the poets and writers of the past while experiencing the creative energy of today’s literary artists. This first-ever, state-wide event will include readings by renowned and emerging poets, teacher workshops, performance poetry, films & music, programs for children and young writers, literary heritage tours, a small press fair, poetry in the streets, and much more
The 2008 issue of "The Offering" at the Intercollegiate Poetry Showcase (part of the Mass Poetry Festival) will be released. "The Offering" is the official literary journal of the University featuring the work of students, faculty, staff, and alumni from across campus. Please join us at the Intercollegiate Poetry Showcase on Friday Oct. 10, 2008, from 3 to 4:30 p.m., at the Visitor Center of Lowell National Historical Park, 246 Market Street. Several area colleges will have readers from MFA and undergraduate programs. A reception is to follow at the Brush Art Gallery at 256 Market St., featuring "The Offering" release. Visit this website for more information.
On Wednesday, October 15, 2008, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., in O'Leary 222, the English Department is sponsoring a talk by Professor Michael Drout of Wheaton College entitled "J.R.R. Tolkien, 'Beowulf, and The Lord of the Rings'." All students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend.
Sigma Tau Delta is the official English Department Honor Society. This semester, it is sponsoring some events for interested students and other events for inducted members. Events are sponsored by the group and the English Department. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a member, you may contact English Department Professors Barefield or Judge for more information.
Sigma Tau Delta members meetings are held every Thursday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in O'Leary Library Room 412.
On Thursday, October 2, 2008, there will be a student-led book discussion of Vonnegut's "Slaughterhouse Five" from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in McGauvran 410. Food will be served.
On Wednesday, October 22, 2008, there will be a student-led book discussion of Toni Morrison's "Beloved" from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in McGauvran 410. Food will be served.
On Wednesday, November 19, 2008, French Professor Carole Salmon (Cultural Studies Department) will be giving a talk entitled "Sociolinguistics: French Speakers in Louisiana and Lowell." It will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in O'Leary 222.
On Thursday, November 20, 2008, there will be a student-led book discussion of Khaled Hosseini's "The Kite Runner" from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in McGauvran 410. Food will be served. This event is also sponsored by the Student Activities Department.
Concord Festival of Authors Events at UML
Now in its 16th year, the Concord Festival of Authors is the preeminent annual literary event in the Boston area. Programs are held in several venues in Concord, a town that revels in its historic and literary heritage, and in Lowell, a city whose history and diversity are the source of its vitality. The mission of the Foundation is to promote books and authors, to present the work of contemporary authors to the public, and to provide forums for authors to discuss their work. Visit this website for more information.
An Evening with Andre Dubus III (Comley-Lane Theatre, Mahoney Hall)
On Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at 7:30 p.m., author of the #1 bestseller House of Sand and Fog, Andre Dubus III will read from and discuss The Garden of Last Days, his new, big-hearted, painful, page-turning novel about sex and parenthood and honor and masculinity.
We May Be On to Something Here (Science Fiction in the 21st Century) (Alumni Lounge)
On Thursday, October 30, 2008, at 7:30 p.m., A panel discussion: Jeffrey A. Carver, Craig Shaw Gardner, Chris Howard, Matthew Jarpe, Alexander Jablokov.
The English Department will hold an advising open house on Friday, October 24, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. in O'Leary 412. Join faculty, staff, and students to eat, drink, and be advised! Faculty will be available to discuss your course schedule. It's also a great way to meet other students. We hope to see you there!
Off-Broadway Players Present Two Plays
Martin McDonagh’s The Pillowman, October 16-19, 2008, and Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, December 4-7, 2008. As always, special $1 student admission on opening nights (Thursdays). Shows are held at the Comley-Lane Theatre, Mahoney Hall.
Professor Bridget Marshall is hosting several discussions this semester that may be of interest to students and faculty. They will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in McGauvran 410. Food will be served. The events are sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences. Please contact Professor Marshall for more information.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
William Lazonik (RESD): "Sustainable Prosperity in the New Economy: Business Organization and High-Tech Employment in the United States"
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Guihua Zhang (Visiting Scholar from China)
Topic TBA
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Mansoureh Tajik (Community Health and Sustainability)
Topic TBA
On Thursday, October 2, Wednesday, October 22, Thursday, November 13, and Thursday, December 11, the Common Text program will screen a film and host a discussion in O'Leary Library, Room 222, beginning at 6 p.m. For a list of films and other events related to the Common Text program, please contact the English Department.
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