By Sarah Jayne Johnson
In the summer of 1816, a group of friends gathered on Lake Geneva to see who could tell the most terrifying tale. An 18-year-old Mary Shelley was among the group. She told the frightening story of a young scientist who creates a grotesque monster in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Victor Frankenstein and The Creature were born that night — the rest is history.
Our inaugural "Conversations with Gurney" event was held at the Lucille Caudill Little Library in the John Jacobs Niles Gallery (160 Patterson Drive) on November 14th from 2-4PM. Gurney Norman, scholar-in-residence for the Appalachian Center and Appalachian Studies Program, hosted Anne Shelby, native Kentuckian, storyteller, poet, and award-winning author. After the performance, a reception was held at the Appalachian Center, 624 Maxwelton Court. Soup beans, Ale 8 and a great time was enjoyed by all!
Conversations with Gurney: Anne Shelby from UK College of Arts & Sciences on Vimeo.
STD@Willy T: starting next week, members of Sigma Tau Delta will stake out a good study room where English majors can work. Every Tuesday, 6-10. For exact study room location contact mason.dressler@uky.edu
"What Classes Should I Take?"--share info with other students about classes before you register for the spring semester. October 18, THURS., 5:30 PM, Willy T. Library, 2nd floor, room 2-34A. Free Pizza!
We’re teaming up with Student Center Cinema to bring you Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time, based on the 1962 banned book of the same name.
Looking for that special book? Tired of judging that potential match by its cover? Then the Blind Date with a Book Sale is right for you!
Published first as a serial from March 1918 to December 1920, Ulysses has since garnered unrelenting scrutiny, even facing an obscenity trial in 1921. Don’t miss this fascinating lecture by UK professor and current director of undergraduate studies Dr. Jonathan Allison.
Why Do You Read Banned Books?
September 24, 12 – 2 pm on the Social Staircase in the Gatton Student Center)
Kick off Banned Books Week the right way by telling us why YOU read Banned Books!
Stop by the Student Center to get your picture with Bowman and add your Banned Book passion to the white board!
