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For Your Calendar: Chabon and Jones (March 23)
The author of The Yiddish Policemen’s Union, Wonder Boys, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, Summerland, The Mysteries of Pittsburgh — and MORE — will read from his work and then be interviewed live by Professor Faye Moskowitz. Michael Chabon will be introduced by Edward P. Jones, GW’s first Wang Professor of Contemporary Literature….
Gelman Library Harry Potter Workshop
Instruction and Reference Librarian Tolonda Henderson has sent us the following entry about her upcoming workshop on Harry Potter, this Tuesday at 4 PM in Gelman: One of the most basic ways we organize books is by fiction and non-fiction. My detective novels and sci-fi fantasy books live across my apartment from my textbooks from…
Katherine Rowe to Deliver Annual Dean’s Scholars in Shakespeare Lecture
Dr. Katherine Rowe The George Washington University’s Dean’s Scholars in Shakespeare Annual Shakespeare Lecture will be delivered by Dr. Katherine Rowe. Her talk is titled “Virtual Globe Theatres (Playgoing in a Networked World).” GW English is excited to announce this annual event, which has become a highlight of the fall semester. A reception will follow Dr. Rowe’s lecture. Friday, September…
GW English Alums on the Move: David Bruce Smith at the Jewish Literary Festival
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ACTING UP & Workshops: A Prelude to Tony Kushner
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