News for English and Film Studies Students

April 22 - April 29, 2022

Hours

The English Advising Office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Appointments

Please go to Canvas (under Account--> Settings--> MyPlan--> My Success Network--> Kathleen Lacey). The schedule tab will allow you to see what times are available for individual appointments. You can also search for Kathleen Lacey in the MyPLAN Directory. You are also welcome to call 402-472-3871 to schedule an appointment.

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Reminders

Mon, May 9 thru Fri, May 13: Finals Week.

Sat, May 14: GRADUATION!

Mon, May 16: 3wk & 8wk summer session courses begin.

Faculty in the News

Brooke receives University of Nebraska’s highest teaching award
Wisnicki’s leadership helps net $350K for COVE collaborative
Schaffert receives Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to the LGBTQA+ Community

Department of English Announcements and Events

Department of English Awards Convocation

University Announcements and Events

Nebraska Rep: Our Town
Heroes and Villains Drag Show
Medieval & Renaissance Studies “B-Earthday” Celebration
Study at Sheldon
Pop Culture Trivia
Come From Away
“How to be Native at College and Beyond”
Celebrate Willa Cather & 20 years of The Cather Project
Lavender Graduation
End-of-the-Year Bash

Literary News

The High Stakes of Textbooks: On the Necessity of Complex, Inclusive History Lessons
Emily St. John Mandel on Finding a Sense of Creative Recklessness
Why do we keep worn-out books?
Where Are All the Matriarchies in Fiction?
Searching for the Notorious Celebrity Book Stylist
How Did Shakespeare Kill (And Heal) His Characters?
How the Book Industry Turns Its Own Racism into a Marketable Product
Alan Lee on Illustrating J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings

Film News

Films at the Ross
‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Trailer: Natalie Portman Wields the Hammer in First Look
Director Dee Koppang O’Leary on Working on ‘The Crown,’ ‘Bridgerton’ and ‘The Split’
Cannes: Directors’ Fortnight Unveils French-Flavored, Female-Powered Lineup for 2022 Edition

Faculty in the News

Brooke receives University of Nebraska’s highest teaching award

By Erin Chambers | April 11, 2022

https://www.unl.edu/english/news/brooke-receives-university-nebraskas-highest-teaching-award

Wisnicki’s leadership helps net $350K for COVE collaborative

By Deann Gayman | April 13, 2022

https://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/wisnickis-leadership-helps-net-350k-for-cove-collaborative/

Schaffert receives Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to the LGBTQA+ Community

By Erin Chambers | April 18, 2022

https://www.unl.edu/english/news/schaffert-award-outstanding-contributions-lgbtqa-community

Department of English Announcements and Events

Department of English Awards Convocation

Date: Apr. 29, 2022
Time: 1:00 pm–2:30 pm
Location: Online

Our annual Awards Convocation will take place online. We’ll recognize the many accomplishments members of our department had this academic year, and we’ll have readings by our writing contests’ prize winners.

University Announcements and Events

Nebraska Rep: Our Town

The Nebraska Repertory Theatre presents “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder and music by Craig Woerz.

Performances are April 13-24. For showtimes and ticket information, visit https://nebraskarep.org.

“Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it — every, every minute?”

“Our Town” is a moving look at life in the small town of Grover’s Corners. This poignant American tale explores friendship, love and death, but most importantly, what it truly means to live. The production features the world premiere of a new score performed live to Thornton Wilder’s classic play.

Directed by Arthur Feinsod, who served as artistic director of Crossroads Repertory Theatre between 2001-2014. Since 1990, Feinsod has lectured and given workshops throughout the United States and Italy on a wide range of topics, including, most recently, Thornton Wilder and “Our Town” in Terre Haute and the commedia dell’arte and mask acting at the University of Nebraska.

Heroes and Villains Drag Show

Date: Apr. 22, 2022
Time: 8:00 pm–10:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union, Centennial Room

Our biannual drag show continues Spring 2022! No entry fee is required, though we do ask that you bring a nonperishable food item to donate to Husker Pantry upon entry. Tipping performers, though not required, is greatly appreciated and all tip money will go to Spectrum’s Leadership Conference Fund and the UNL LGBTQA+ Center’s Student Support Fund.

Medieval & Renaissance Studies “B-Earthday” Celebration

Date: Apr. 25, 2022
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Andrews Hall, Bailey Library

Come join UNL Medieval and Renaissance Studies for Shakespeare’s “B-Earth-Day”: a celebration of the Bard, Sustainability, and our amazing students and faculty! Refreshments available. Free and open to the public!

https://www.unl.edu/medren/

Shakespeare's Birthday poster

Study at Sheldon

Date: Apr. 27, 2022
Time: 2:00 pm–7:00 pm
Location: Sheldon Museum of Art

Sheldon’s Great Hall will be transformed into a Great Study Hall for an afternoon and evening. When you’re ready to take a break from your books, explore the galleries for inspiration and fuel up with coffee from The Coffee House and snacks.

From 2 to 6 p.m., consultants from the University of Nebraska’s Writing Center will be on hand to work with writers of all levels, from all disciplines, and all stages of the creative process.

Pop Culture Trivia

Date: Apr. 27, 2022
Time: 7:00 pm–8:00 pm
Location: Union Ballroom

Join CARE for a Sex Assault Awareness Month twist on Pop Culture Trivia Night. We will play the classic game of trivia by looking at examples from tv, movies, music and news stories that relate to sexual violence in media. Prizes, snacks, drinks. It’s also Denim Day - Come wearing Denim and be sure and grab a photo in the Denim Day photo booth. Don’t forget to use #UNLSAAM for all of your photos.

For more information on Denim Day: https://www.denimdayinfo.org/history

Come From Away

COME FROM AWAY tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. This authentic and moving musical chronicles the untold true story about one of history’s most infamous days, featuring a vibrant score that will send you soaring. On September 11, 2001, the world stopped. On September 12, their stories moved us all.

Seven shows:
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 – 7:30 PM
Thursday, April 28, 2022 – 7:30 PM
Friday, April 29, 2022 – 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 30, 2022 – 2:00 PM
Saturday, April 30, 2022 – 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 1, 2022 – 2:00 PM
Sunday, May 1, 2022 – 7:30 PM

https://www.liedcenter.org/event/come-away-0

“How to be Native at College and Beyond”

Date: Apr. 28, 2022
Time: 12:30 pm–2:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union, Chimney Rock

Forrest S. Cuch (Ute Indian Tribe) is the world-renowned author, scholar, tribal elder, environmental activist, and spiritual leader.

Please email Max Perry Mueller at max.mueller@unl.edu if you are attending and would like a lunch, though it is not required.

Forrest Cuch event poster

Celebrate Willa Cather & 20 years of The Cather Project

Date: Apr. 28, 2022
Time: 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union, Heritage Room

Celebrate recent Willa Cather publications with authors and editors Melissa Homestead, Guy Reynolds and Kari Ronning.

We’ll also recognize Kari’s retirement and Timothy Schaffert will speak about the 50th anniversary of LGBTQ Studies in the Department of English.

All are welcome. Book signing and snacks!

Lavender Graduation

Date: Apr. 28, 2022
Time: 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Location: Wick Alumni Center

Come celebrate our 2022 graduates with a small reception, cohosted by the Nebraska Alumni Association.

RSVP: https://lgbtqa.unl.edu/lavender-graduation-rsvp

End-of-the-Year Bash

Date: Apr. 30, 2022
Time: 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Location: East Campus Mall

The perennial campus tradition is back! Cap off the school year at a FREE outside carnival with your Husker friends.

Enjoy fun rides, games, and food:
• Round Up Zero Gravity Ride
• Giant Swing
• Giant Slide
• Carnival Midway Games
• Funnel Cakes
• Corn Dogs
• Balloon & Caricature Artists
• Music Entertainment

FREE for UNL students with Event Pass.