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The English Advising Office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
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Table of Contents
Celebrating Ursula K. Le Guin's 92nd birthday!
Department of English Announcements and Events- Free screening of THE GREEN KNIGHT
- Joy Castro book launch, FLIGHT RISK
- Cartoons & the Queer Aesthetic: A discussion of LGBTQ+ graphic novels/memoirs and the history of queer comics
- Nebraska Rep: ShakesFear
- UNL Nebraska Ambassadors Forum: Africa’s Role in the Contemporary World
- Open REACH Training
- Nebraska Community of Learners – Understanding Diversity through Education (#NCLUDE)
- 2021 State of Diversity
- Halloween at the Centers
- Nightmare at East Campus
- CEO Action D&I Conversations with Chancellor Green
- Night of the Living Drag Show
- STI Testing with the Nebraska AIDS Project
- Here are the finalists for the 2021 Cundill History Prize.
- How Do You Find a Book When You Can’t Remember the Title or the Author?
Celebrating Ursula K. Le Guin's 92nd birthday!
On October 21, 2021, it would have been Ursula K. Le Guin's 92nd birthday. In her honor, here are some interesting articles from LitHub!
Emily Temple: A new literary prize in honor of Ursula K. Le Guin will recognize “realists of a larger reality.”
Emily Temple: An ode to the glorious ’70s cover art of the books of Ursula K. Le Guin.
Vanessa Willoughby: This 1998 advice from Ursula K. Le Guin about gender-neutral language is still relevant.
Department of English Announcements and Events
Free screening of THE GREEN KNIGHT
Date: Oct. 25, 2021
Time: 6:00 pm–8:30 pm
Location: Burnett Hall, Room 110
An epic fantasy adventure based on the timeless Arthurian legend, The Green Knight tells the story of Sir Gawain (Dev Patel), King Arthur’s reckless and headstrong nephew, who embarks on a daring quest to confront the eponymous Green Knight, a gigantic emerald-skinned stranger and tester of men. Gawain contends with ghosts, giants, thieves, and schemers in what becomes a deeper journey to define his character and prove his worth in the eyes of his family and kingdom by facing the ultimate challenger. From visionary filmmaker David Lowery comes a fresh and bold spin on a classic tale from the knights of the round table.
We invite you to talk about your own thoughts after watching in the discussion period as we think through the critical moves the film makes and its overall aesthetics, adaptation approach, and composition.
Free for students, faculty, and staff (entry with safer community app).
Joy Castro book launch, FLIGHT RISK
Date: Nov. 1, 2021
Time: 6:30 pm–8:00 pm
Location: Francie & Finch, 130 S. 13th Street
Joy Castro, Willa Cather Professor of English and Ethnic Studies at UNL, reads from FLIGHT RISK, a “deftly intelligent literary thriller—beautifully written yet a real page-turner” (S. J. Watson). Castro is the award-winning author of the post-Katrina New Orleans literary thrillers Hell or High Water, which received the Nebraska Book Award, and Nearer Home; the story collection How Winter Began; the memoir The Truth Book; and the essay collection Island of Bones, which received the International Latino Book Award.
Cartoons & the Queer Aesthetic: A discussion of LGBTQ+ graphic novels/memoirs and the history of queer comics
Date: Nov. 3, 2021
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Andrews Hall, Bailey Library
In this discussion and visual presentation, UNL English professors James Brunton and Timothy Schaffert trace the evolution of queer content in comics, and the role of comics in queer activism and visibility. In addition, Brunton will discuss his graphic/novel-in-progress From the Neck Up, and Schaffert will discuss his research on pioneering gay cartoonists Matt Baker and Steve Abbott.
University Announcements and Events
Nebraska Rep: ShakesFear
The Nebraska Repertory Theatre presents ShakesFear, an immersive theatrical experience.
“By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.”
Enter the demented mind of William Shakespeare. Go on harrowing journey to recover one of Shakespeare’s lost plays. To escape a spell cast by the Weird Sisters, you’ll have to confront a murderous king, meddling fairies, ghastly ghosts and a bloody butcher with an appetite for blood!
This immersive theatrical experience is not recommended for children under 13 or the faint of heart.
Performances are in the Studio Theatre, 1st floor of the Temple Building.
For a complete list of showtimes and tickets, visit https://nebraskarep.org. There are multiple start times available on each date.
UNL Nebraska Ambassadors Forum: Africa’s Role in the Contemporary World
Date: Oct. 26, 2021
Time: 10:00 am–11:30 am
Location: Nebraska Union, Platte River Room
Register for the “UNL Nebraska Ambassador Forum: Africa’s Role in the Contemporary World,” to learn from distinguished diplomats and experts about the impacts of climate change in Africa’s economic development and agriculture, as well as the potential challenges and solutions to improve Africa’s economy, environment, peace and security.
More information about the ambassadors and event topics may be found at https://neambassadorsforum.com.
In accordance with current campus policy, masks will be required for the duration of the event.
RSVP at https://go.unl.edu/unlambassadors
In-person participation will be capped at the first 70 registrants. If you are no longer able to participate in the event, please email globalstrategies@unl.edu so that those on the waitlist may be contacted.
Open REACH Training
Date: Oct. 26, 2021
Time: 3:30 pm–5:00 pm
Location: West Stadium, Multipurpose Room
Nebraska Community of Learners – Understanding Diversity through Education (#NCLUDE)
Date: Oct. 27, 2021
Time: 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Zoom
#NCLUDE is an opportunity for participants to contribute to ongoing resources related to inclusive excellence and to connect the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to the expanded community. Each session will present opportunities for individuals to be guest presenters, topic facilitators and provide workshops to promote dialogue that highlights the importance and the power of inclusion.
The Nebraska Community of Learners — Understanding Diversity through Education, will host its first meeting for the academic year on October 27th. For this session, a panel of members from the Non-binary gender values steering committee will discuss Executive Memorandum No. 40, the university of Nebraska system’s new policy on chosen names and gender identity.
#NCLUDE is a space to talk candidly about inclusive excellence being a part of our everyday interactions.
Sign up to join the conversation at:
https://diversity.unl.edu/nclude
2021 State of Diversity
Date: Oct. 28, 2021
Time: 9:00 am–12:30 pm
Zoom
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion provides vision, leadership, and advocacy in fostering an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming campus central to the land-grant mission of UNL; leads and facilitates the development of institutional policies, protocols, and practices intended to create a more equitable, and inclusive campus culture; and utilizes an inclusive excellence framework to foster an engaged, creative, and innovative learning environment for all.
Since 2019, the State of Diversity has featured historical and key data, reporting, and updates on initiatives and efforts designed to inform, equip, and engage the campus community on diversity-related trends and issues at the University. Through updates delivered by the Vice Chancellor of Diversity and Inclusion and featuring national thought-leaders, sharing expertise and pathways forward for inclusive excellence at Nebraska, the State of Diversity is open to all members of the campus community.
The State of Diversity 2021 will feature several diversity leaders across the nation in a panel conversation designed to educate and inform campus on pressing diversity issues and perspectives on building equity across institutions of higher learning.
This year’s event will be hosted in a hybrid format, allowing participation across channels.
Halloween at the Centers
Date: Oct. 28, 2021
Time: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union, 3rd Floor
Nightmare at East Campus
Date: Oct. 28, 2021
Time: 7:00 pm–10:00 pm
Nebraska East Union
Enjoy a fun-static night of indoor Halloween-themed activities and treats, all in one location. Wear a favorite costume and bring your crew for:
• Costume Contest
• Laser Tag
• Pumpkin Painting
• Hayrack Ride
• Bowling
• Photo Booth
Free for UNL Students with Event Pass.
CEO Action D&I Conversations with Chancellor Green
Date: Oct. 29, 2021
Time: 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Zoom
Night of the Living Drag Show
Date: Oct. 29, 2021
Time: 8:00 pm–10:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union, Centennial Room
STI Testing with the Nebraska AIDS Project
Date: Nov. 3, 2021
Time: 3:00 pm–5:30 pm
Location: Nebraska Union, Room 338
Literary News
Here are the finalists for the 2021 Cundill History Prize.
By Snigdha Koirala | October 20, 2021
https://lithub.com/here-are-the-finalists-for-the-2021-cundill-history-prize/
How Do You Find a Book When You Can’t Remember the Title or the Author?
Marina Luz Mines on the Language We Use to Describe Forgotten Literature
By Marina Luz | October 21, 2021
https://lithub.com/how-do-you-find-a-book-when-you-cant-remember-the-title-or-the-author/
Film News
Showing This Week at the Ross
Netflix’s New Red Notice Trailer Gives Us Ryan Reynolds, Dwayne Johnson & Gal Gadot As Globetrotting Art Thieves
By Sophie Butcher | Oct 21, 2021
Tom Holland Is Nathan Drake In The Uncharted Movie Trailer
By Ben Travis | Oct 21, 2021
https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/tom-holland-nathan-drake-uncharted-movie-trailer/