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Twenty Years of Harry Potter: Celebrating a Phenomenon | Twenty years after the publication of the first Harry Potter book, Booth Library presents an exhibit and program series, "Twenty Years of Harry Potter: Celebrating a Phenomenon." This exhibit will be on display at the library from Sept. 14 through Dec. 31, 2017.
Author J.K. Rowling published "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (known in the U.S. as "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone") on June 26, 1997, in Britain. The book was soon a worldwide hit, and the legacy of Rowling's world of magic had begun.
Since then, Rowling's seven original books in the Harry Potter series have sold more than 450 million copies and have been translated into more than 60 languages. Those books were translated into eight films that have made more than $2 billion.
Rowling's world of Potter still continues, with a London stage play of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" soon headed to New York City and, most recently, "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," a spinoff of the film series produced and written by Rowling herself, based on her 2001 book. The film is part of a trilogy, with the second to be released in November 2018.
The Harry Potter stories have inspired a line of action figures, costumes, candy, Legos, clothing lines, wands, robes and other memorabilia. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park opened at the Universal Orlando Resort in 2010. Rowling continues to share musings and stories related to her magical world on her Pottermore website.
Booth Library's exhibit takes a look at the popularity and influence of the Harry Potter world in today's society. A series of related programs also are planned. For more information on this exhibit and program series, visit http://booth.eiu.edu/hp20.
Schedule of Events
Opening program: Sept. 14, 7 p.m., The Boy Who Lived: Harry Potter and the Culture of Death; keynote speaker: Suzie Park, professor of English; West Reading Room;
Sept. 15, 4 p.m., Family Weekend: EIU Quidditch Tournament; led by Chelsea Duncan, instructor of KSS; Library Quad; sign up by Sept. 5 to play - see http://booth.eiu.edu/hp20 for more information.
Sept. 28, 4 p.m., Dark Arts and Other Wicked Ideas: Harry Potter, Banned Books and Intellectual Freedom; by Michele McDaniel, reference librarian, and Ryan McDaniel, instructor of communication studies; Witters Conference Room 4440;
Oct. 3 and 5, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Harry Potter Menu at The Café; presented by Richard Wilkinson, professor, and FCS students; Klehm Hall 1414; $5.50;
Oct. 3, 7 p.m., Poison Pen: Rita Skeeter, her Quick-Quotes Quill & Journalism Ethics in the Wizarding World; by Lola Burnham, associate professor of journalism; Witters Conference Room 4440;
Oct. 17, 4 p.m., Muggles, Magic and Abuse; by Angie Hunt, housing program director, HOPE of East Central Illinois; Witters Conference Room 4440;
Oct. 26, 6-10 p.m., Harry Potter Night featuring trivia, costumes, music, activities and food at Booth Library and Tarble Arts Center, co-sponsored by Tarble Arts Center, UIUC Harry Potter Alliance, EIU Harry Potter Club;
Nov. 28, 7 p.m., Harry Potter & the Cult of Celebrity; by Lola Burnham, associate professor of journalism; Witters Conference Room 4440.
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information contact Steve Brantley at 581-7542 or email jsbrantley@eiu.edu.
Tags: Alumni | Arts and Entertainment | Booth Library | Community | Current Students | Faculty | Lectures/Seminars | Prospective Students -
Panther Yoga | Panther Partner Yoga welcomes you and your BFF to join us as we work through flows the help relax the mind and body while building trust, openness, and balance. You and your partner will love this fun and challenging practice together. All levels are welcome.
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How to Better Fuel Your Workouts |
From pre-workout fueling to post-workout recovery foods, learn how to eat for a better workout. Use these basic nutrition tips to help you get started and you will be sure to achieve the success you have been looking for.
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Twenty Years of Harry Potter: Celebrating a Phenomenon |
Twenty years after the publication of the first Harry Potter book, Booth Library presents an exhibit and program series, "Twenty Years of Harry Potter: Celebrating a Phenomenon." This exhibit will be on display at the library from Sept. 14 through Dec. 31, 2017.
Author J.K. Rowling published "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (known in the U.S. as "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone") on June 26, 1997, in Britain. The book was soon a worldwide hit, and the legacy of Rowling's world of magic had begun.
Since then, Rowling's seven original books in the Harry Potter series have sold more than 450 million copies and have been translated into more than 60 languages. Those books were translated into eight films that have made more than $2 billion.
Rowling's world of Potter still continues, with a London stage play of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" soon headed to New York City and, most recently, "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," a spinoff of the film series produced and written by Rowling herself, based on her 2001 book. The film is part of a trilogy, with the second to be released in November 2018.
The Harry Potter stories have inspired a line of action figures, costumes, candy, Legos, clothing lines, wands, robes and other memorabilia. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park opened at the Universal Orlando Resort in 2010. Rowling continues to share musings and stories related to her magical world on her Pottermore website.
Booth Library's exhibit takes a look at the popularity and influence of the Harry Potter world in today's society. A series of related programs also are planned. For more information on this exhibit and program series, visit http://booth.eiu.edu/hp20.
Schedule of Events
Opening program: Sept. 14, 7 p.m., The Boy Who Lived: Harry Potter and the Culture of Death; keynote speaker: Suzie Park, professor of English; West Reading Room;
Sept. 15, 4 p.m., Family Weekend: EIU Quidditch Tournament; led by Chelsea Duncan, instructor of KSS; Library Quad; sign up by Sept. 5 to play - see http://booth.eiu.edu/hp20 for more information.
Sept. 28, 4 p.m., Dark Arts and Other Wicked Ideas: Harry Potter, Banned Books and Intellectual Freedom; by Michele McDaniel, reference librarian, and Ryan McDaniel, instructor of communication studies; Witters Conference Room 4440;
Oct. 3 and 5, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Harry Potter Menu at The Café; presented by Richard Wilkinson, professor, and FCS students; Klehm Hall 1414; $5.50;
Oct. 3, 7 p.m., Poison Pen: Rita Skeeter, her Quick-Quotes Quill & Journalism Ethics in the Wizarding World; by Lola Burnham, associate professor of journalism; Witters Conference Room 4440;
Oct. 17, 4 p.m., Muggles, Magic and Abuse; by Angie Hunt, housing program director, HOPE of East Central Illinois; Witters Conference Room 4440;
Oct. 26, 6-10 p.m., Harry Potter Night featuring trivia, costumes, music, activities and food at Booth Library and Tarble Arts Center, co-sponsored by Tarble Arts Center, UIUC Harry Potter Alliance, EIU Harry Potter Club;
Nov. 28, 7 p.m., Harry Potter & the Cult of Celebrity; by Lola Burnham, associate professor of journalism; Witters Conference Room 4440.
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information contact Steve Brantley at 581-7542 or email jsbrantley@eiu.edu.
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Call for Proposals-10th Annual EIUnity Conference | We are very excited to announce the 10th Annual EIUnity Conference, which will be held on FEBRUARY 2, 2018. We are inviting you to submit a proposal for a presentation during the conference to raise diversity awareness and advocacy across the EIU campus. Some of the areas targeted for the conference are race/culture, immigration, politics, class and gender identity. If you have research that can benefit the Eastern community, please submit your proposal online by DECEMBER 5, 2017, by following the link http://www.eiu.edu/minoraff/machform/embed.php?id=19 to the registration form. Please let your colleagues know about this opportunity and consider having your students attend the conference. The luncheon is complimentary for EIU registered participants and outside participants will have a $10 fee due at registration.
Tags: Academic Calendar | Academic/Event Scheduling | Admissions | Africana Studies | Art Department | Center for the Humanities | Civic Engagement and Volunteerism | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Colllege of Education | Communication Disorders and Sciences | Communication Studies | Conferences/Meetings | Diversity/Inclusive Excellence | Doudna Fine Arts Center | Elementary Education | English Department | Faculty | Faculty Development & Innovation Center | Family and Consumer Sciences | Foreign Languages | Gerontology | Graduate School | Health Education Resource Center | Interdisciplinary Center for Global Diversity | Journalism Department | Kinesiology and Sports Studies | Lectures/Seminars | Mathematics and Computer Science | Minority Affairs | Music Department | Office of International Students and Sch | Philosophy | Pine Honors College | Political Science | School of Business | School of Extended Learning | School of Technology | Study Abroad | Theatre Arts Department | Veterans Affairs | Women's Studies -
What to know BEFORE you accept the job offer | Accepting a new job is a big decision. We will explore factors to consider to help you make a well-informed decision. Reservations Required. Call 581-2412 or RSVP at: https://eiu-csm.symplicity.com/students/
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How to Sleep Better |
How can you get a better night's sleep? Get in sync with your body's natural sleep cycle and learn crucial strategies for sleeping sounder and better.
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Deadline to Apply for Graduation |
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Twenty Years of Harry Potter: Celebrating a Phenomenon |
Twenty years after the publication of the first Harry Potter book, Booth Library presents an exhibit and program series, "Twenty Years of Harry Potter: Celebrating a Phenomenon." This exhibit will be on display at the library from Sept. 14 through Dec. 31, 2017.
Author J.K. Rowling published "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (known in the U.S. as "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone") on June 26, 1997, in Britain. The book was soon a worldwide hit, and the legacy of Rowling's world of magic had begun.
Since then, Rowling's seven original books in the Harry Potter series have sold more than 450 million copies and have been translated into more than 60 languages. Those books were translated into eight films that have made more than $2 billion.
Rowling's world of Potter still continues, with a London stage play of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" soon headed to New York City and, most recently, "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," a spinoff of the film series produced and written by Rowling herself, based on her 2001 book. The film is part of a trilogy, with the second to be released in November 2018.
The Harry Potter stories have inspired a line of action figures, costumes, candy, Legos, clothing lines, wands, robes and other memorabilia. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park opened at the Universal Orlando Resort in 2010. Rowling continues to share musings and stories related to her magical world on her Pottermore website.
Booth Library's exhibit takes a look at the popularity and influence of the Harry Potter world in today's society. A series of related programs also are planned. For more information on this exhibit and program series, visit http://booth.eiu.edu/hp20.
Schedule of Events
Opening program: Sept. 14, 7 p.m., The Boy Who Lived: Harry Potter and the Culture of Death; keynote speaker: Suzie Park, professor of English; West Reading Room;
Sept. 15, 4 p.m., Family Weekend: EIU Quidditch Tournament; led by Chelsea Duncan, instructor of KSS; Library Quad; sign up by Sept. 5 to play - see http://booth.eiu.edu/hp20 for more information.
Sept. 28, 4 p.m., Dark Arts and Other Wicked Ideas: Harry Potter, Banned Books and Intellectual Freedom; by Michele McDaniel, reference librarian, and Ryan McDaniel, instructor of communication studies; Witters Conference Room 4440;
Oct. 3 and 5, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Harry Potter Menu at The Café; presented by Richard Wilkinson, professor, and FCS students; Klehm Hall 1414; $5.50;
Oct. 3, 7 p.m., Poison Pen: Rita Skeeter, her Quick-Quotes Quill & Journalism Ethics in the Wizarding World; by Lola Burnham, associate professor of journalism; Witters Conference Room 4440;
Oct. 17, 4 p.m., Muggles, Magic and Abuse; by Angie Hunt, housing program director, HOPE of East Central Illinois; Witters Conference Room 4440;
Oct. 26, 6-10 p.m., Harry Potter Night featuring trivia, costumes, music, activities and food at Booth Library and Tarble Arts Center, co-sponsored by Tarble Arts Center, UIUC Harry Potter Alliance, EIU Harry Potter Club;
Nov. 28, 7 p.m., Harry Potter & the Cult of Celebrity; by Lola Burnham, associate professor of journalism; Witters Conference Room 4440.
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information contact Steve Brantley at 581-7542 or email jsbrantley@eiu.edu.
Tags: Alumni | Arts and Entertainment | Booth Library | Community | Current Students | Faculty | Lectures/Seminars | Prospective Students -
Learning Toolkit 2.0: Students’ Perspectives | The Office of Faculty Development would like to invite you toLearning Toolkit 2.0: Students’ PerspectivesHow do we teach content and vital learning skills at the same time? This collaborative workshop by Dr. Chigozirim Sodeke and Communication Studies Graduate Students offers a few no-hassle, research—based teaching hacks. Come and try them out and offer yours.Tags: Academic/Event Scheduling | Faculty Development & Innovation Center -
CGS Meeting |
All members of the Council on Graduate Studies will meet.
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How to Buy Healthy Groceries for Less |
Find it difficult to buy healthy groceries? You're not alone. Learn how to buy your fruits and veggies while not breaking the bank in this informational session!
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Twenty Years of Harry Potter: Celebrating a Phenomenon |
Twenty years after the publication of the first Harry Potter book, Booth Library presents an exhibit and program series, "Twenty Years of Harry Potter: Celebrating a Phenomenon." This exhibit will be on display at the library from Sept. 14 through Dec. 31, 2017.
Author J.K. Rowling published "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (known in the U.S. as "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone") on June 26, 1997, in Britain. The book was soon a worldwide hit, and the legacy of Rowling's world of magic had begun.
Since then, Rowling's seven original books in the Harry Potter series have sold more than 450 million copies and have been translated into more than 60 languages. Those books were translated into eight films that have made more than $2 billion.
Rowling's world of Potter still continues, with a London stage play of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" soon headed to New York City and, most recently, "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," a spinoff of the film series produced and written by Rowling herself, based on her 2001 book. The film is part of a trilogy, with the second to be released in November 2018.
The Harry Potter stories have inspired a line of action figures, costumes, candy, Legos, clothing lines, wands, robes and other memorabilia. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park opened at the Universal Orlando Resort in 2010. Rowling continues to share musings and stories related to her magical world on her Pottermore website.
Booth Library's exhibit takes a look at the popularity and influence of the Harry Potter world in today's society. A series of related programs also are planned. For more information on this exhibit and program series, visit http://booth.eiu.edu/hp20.
Schedule of Events
Opening program: Sept. 14, 7 p.m., The Boy Who Lived: Harry Potter and the Culture of Death; keynote speaker: Suzie Park, professor of English; West Reading Room;
Sept. 15, 4 p.m., Family Weekend: EIU Quidditch Tournament; led by Chelsea Duncan, instructor of KSS; Library Quad; sign up by Sept. 5 to play - see http://booth.eiu.edu/hp20 for more information.
Sept. 28, 4 p.m., Dark Arts and Other Wicked Ideas: Harry Potter, Banned Books and Intellectual Freedom; by Michele McDaniel, reference librarian, and Ryan McDaniel, instructor of communication studies; Witters Conference Room 4440;
Oct. 3 and 5, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Harry Potter Menu at The Café; presented by Richard Wilkinson, professor, and FCS students; Klehm Hall 1414; $5.50;
Oct. 3, 7 p.m., Poison Pen: Rita Skeeter, her Quick-Quotes Quill & Journalism Ethics in the Wizarding World; by Lola Burnham, associate professor of journalism; Witters Conference Room 4440;
Oct. 17, 4 p.m., Muggles, Magic and Abuse; by Angie Hunt, housing program director, HOPE of East Central Illinois; Witters Conference Room 4440;
Oct. 26, 6-10 p.m., Harry Potter Night featuring trivia, costumes, music, activities and food at Booth Library and Tarble Arts Center, co-sponsored by Tarble Arts Center, UIUC Harry Potter Alliance, EIU Harry Potter Club;
Nov. 28, 7 p.m., Harry Potter & the Cult of Celebrity; by Lola Burnham, associate professor of journalism; Witters Conference Room 4440.
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information contact Steve Brantley at 581-7542 or email jsbrantley@eiu.edu.
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What is Hospice Care Today? |
Learn what services Hospice provide, and the benefits of Hospice care for both the patient and the family. There are a lot of misconceptions and myths related to Hospice care that will be addressed. Every Hospice experience is unique to that specific family and their dynamics. Questions are encouraged.
Register by 11/6/17
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Cover Letters 101 |
Learn how to communicate why you are a match for the job in a cover letter! Impress them with your knowledge of the employer and how to target your skills with their needs. Reservations Required. Call 581-2412 or RSVP at: https://eiu-csm.symplicity.com/students/
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Thesis Research 101: Organizing your References |
Booth Library faculty Steve Brantley, Kirstin Duffin and Ellen Corrigan, in cooperation with the Graduate Student Advisory Council, will again offer three Thesis Research 101 workshops.
Thesis 101 Seminar 1: Researching the Literature with Steve Brantley will be offered from 7-8 p.m. Nov. 1 and again from 10-11 a.m. Nov. 2.
Thesis 101 Seminar 2: Citation Management with Kirstin Duffin will be offered from 7-8 p.m. Nov. 8 and again from 10-11 a.m. Nov. 9.
Thesis 101 Seminar 3: Presenting Your Thesis (to the World) with Ellen Corrigan will be offered from 7-8 p.m. Nov. 15 and again from 10-11 a.m. Nov. 16.
All sessions will meet in Room 4450 at Booth Library except for the Nov. 16 session, which will be in Witters Conference Room 4440. Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. To register, visit http://booth.eiu.edu/thesisreg.
For more information contact Steve Brantley, head of Reference Services, at 581-7542 or jsbrantley@eiu.edu.
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Healthy Her: Women's Nutrition |
A balanced diet is a cornerstone of health. Women, like men, should enjoy a variety of foods, such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats, low-fat dairy, and lean protein. However, women also have special nutrient needs, and during each stage of a woman's life, these needs change.
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Twenty Years of Harry Potter: Celebrating a Phenomenon |
Twenty years after the publication of the first Harry Potter book, Booth Library presents an exhibit and program series, "Twenty Years of Harry Potter: Celebrating a Phenomenon." This exhibit will be on display at the library from Sept. 14 through Dec. 31, 2017.
Author J.K. Rowling published "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (known in the U.S. as "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone") on June 26, 1997, in Britain. The book was soon a worldwide hit, and the legacy of Rowling's world of magic had begun.
Since then, Rowling's seven original books in the Harry Potter series have sold more than 450 million copies and have been translated into more than 60 languages. Those books were translated into eight films that have made more than $2 billion.
Rowling's world of Potter still continues, with a London stage play of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" soon headed to New York City and, most recently, "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," a spinoff of the film series produced and written by Rowling herself, based on her 2001 book. The film is part of a trilogy, with the second to be released in November 2018.
The Harry Potter stories have inspired a line of action figures, costumes, candy, Legos, clothing lines, wands, robes and other memorabilia. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park opened at the Universal Orlando Resort in 2010. Rowling continues to share musings and stories related to her magical world on her Pottermore website.
Booth Library's exhibit takes a look at the popularity and influence of the Harry Potter world in today's society. A series of related programs also are planned. For more information on this exhibit and program series, visit http://booth.eiu.edu/hp20.
Schedule of Events
Opening program: Sept. 14, 7 p.m., The Boy Who Lived: Harry Potter and the Culture of Death; keynote speaker: Suzie Park, professor of English; West Reading Room;
Sept. 15, 4 p.m., Family Weekend: EIU Quidditch Tournament; led by Chelsea Duncan, instructor of KSS; Library Quad; sign up by Sept. 5 to play - see http://booth.eiu.edu/hp20 for more information.
Sept. 28, 4 p.m., Dark Arts and Other Wicked Ideas: Harry Potter, Banned Books and Intellectual Freedom; by Michele McDaniel, reference librarian, and Ryan McDaniel, instructor of communication studies; Witters Conference Room 4440;
Oct. 3 and 5, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Harry Potter Menu at The Café; presented by Richard Wilkinson, professor, and FCS students; Klehm Hall 1414; $5.50;
Oct. 3, 7 p.m., Poison Pen: Rita Skeeter, her Quick-Quotes Quill & Journalism Ethics in the Wizarding World; by Lola Burnham, associate professor of journalism; Witters Conference Room 4440;
Oct. 17, 4 p.m., Muggles, Magic and Abuse; by Angie Hunt, housing program director, HOPE of East Central Illinois; Witters Conference Room 4440;
Oct. 26, 6-10 p.m., Harry Potter Night featuring trivia, costumes, music, activities and food at Booth Library and Tarble Arts Center, co-sponsored by Tarble Arts Center, UIUC Harry Potter Alliance, EIU Harry Potter Club;
Nov. 28, 7 p.m., Harry Potter & the Cult of Celebrity; by Lola Burnham, associate professor of journalism; Witters Conference Room 4440.
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information contact Steve Brantley at 581-7542 or email jsbrantley@eiu.edu.
Tags: Alumni | Arts and Entertainment | Booth Library | Community | Current Students | Faculty | Lectures/Seminars | Prospective Students -
Thesis Research 101: Organizing your References |
Booth Library faculty Steve Brantley, Kirstin Duffin and Ellen Corrigan, in cooperation with the Graduate Student Advisory Council, will again offer three Thesis Research 101 workshops.
Thesis 101 Seminar 1: Researching the Literature with Steve Brantley will be offered from 7-8 p.m. Nov. 1 and again from 10-11 a.m. Nov. 2.
Thesis 101 Seminar 2: Citation Management with Kirstin Duffin will be offered from 7-8 p.m. Nov. 8 and again from 10-11 a.m. Nov. 9.
Thesis 101 Seminar 3: Presenting Your Thesis (to the World) with Ellen Corrigan will be offered from 7-8 p.m. Nov. 15 and again from 10-11 a.m. Nov. 16.
All sessions will meet in Room 4450 at Booth Library except for the Nov. 16 session, which will be in Witters Conference Room 4440. Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. To register, visit http://booth.eiu.edu/thesisreg.
For more information contact Steve Brantley, head of Reference Services, at 581-7542 or jsbrantley@eiu.edu.
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James Jones Symposium |
Film screening and discussion: So Long Asleep: Waking the Ghosts of War (2016). Discussion led by the film’s director, Dr. David Plath, Nov. 9, 12:30-1:50, Buzzard Auditorium 1501
Student presentations: Explorations of WWII, Nov. 9, 2:00-4:00
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Credit Cards, Credit Scores and More! |
Credit cards, debit cards, credit scores, oh my! Come sit in on this informational session to learn everything you need to know about credit cards and how to use them wisely!
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Jazz Lab Band Concert | Jazz Lab Band under the direction of Prof. Paul Johnston.
Tags: Alumni | Arts and Entertainment | Community | Current Students | Faculty | Music Department | Prospective Students
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Twenty Years of Harry Potter: Celebrating a Phenomenon |
Twenty years after the publication of the first Harry Potter book, Booth Library presents an exhibit and program series, "Twenty Years of Harry Potter: Celebrating a Phenomenon." This exhibit will be on display at the library from Sept. 14 through Dec. 31, 2017.
Author J.K. Rowling published "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (known in the U.S. as "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone") on June 26, 1997, in Britain. The book was soon a worldwide hit, and the legacy of Rowling's world of magic had begun.
Since then, Rowling's seven original books in the Harry Potter series have sold more than 450 million copies and have been translated into more than 60 languages. Those books were translated into eight films that have made more than $2 billion.
Rowling's world of Potter still continues, with a London stage play of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" soon headed to New York City and, most recently, "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," a spinoff of the film series produced and written by Rowling herself, based on her 2001 book. The film is part of a trilogy, with the second to be released in November 2018.
The Harry Potter stories have inspired a line of action figures, costumes, candy, Legos, clothing lines, wands, robes and other memorabilia. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park opened at the Universal Orlando Resort in 2010. Rowling continues to share musings and stories related to her magical world on her Pottermore website.
Booth Library's exhibit takes a look at the popularity and influence of the Harry Potter world in today's society. A series of related programs also are planned. For more information on this exhibit and program series, visit http://booth.eiu.edu/hp20.
Schedule of Events
Opening program: Sept. 14, 7 p.m., The Boy Who Lived: Harry Potter and the Culture of Death; keynote speaker: Suzie Park, professor of English; West Reading Room;
Sept. 15, 4 p.m., Family Weekend: EIU Quidditch Tournament; led by Chelsea Duncan, instructor of KSS; Library Quad; sign up by Sept. 5 to play - see http://booth.eiu.edu/hp20 for more information.
Sept. 28, 4 p.m., Dark Arts and Other Wicked Ideas: Harry Potter, Banned Books and Intellectual Freedom; by Michele McDaniel, reference librarian, and Ryan McDaniel, instructor of communication studies; Witters Conference Room 4440;
Oct. 3 and 5, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Harry Potter Menu at The Café; presented by Richard Wilkinson, professor, and FCS students; Klehm Hall 1414; $5.50;
Oct. 3, 7 p.m., Poison Pen: Rita Skeeter, her Quick-Quotes Quill & Journalism Ethics in the Wizarding World; by Lola Burnham, associate professor of journalism; Witters Conference Room 4440;
Oct. 17, 4 p.m., Muggles, Magic and Abuse; by Angie Hunt, housing program director, HOPE of East Central Illinois; Witters Conference Room 4440;
Oct. 26, 6-10 p.m., Harry Potter Night featuring trivia, costumes, music, activities and food at Booth Library and Tarble Arts Center, co-sponsored by Tarble Arts Center, UIUC Harry Potter Alliance, EIU Harry Potter Club;
Nov. 28, 7 p.m., Harry Potter & the Cult of Celebrity; by Lola Burnham, associate professor of journalism; Witters Conference Room 4440.
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information contact Steve Brantley at 581-7542 or email jsbrantley@eiu.edu.
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Colloquium of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science | Speaker: Scott Ahlgren (UIUC)
Title: Partitions, smallest parts, and modular forms
Time: 4:10-5:00 pm
Location: Old Main Room 2231
The presentation is open to the public.
Tags: Alumni | Community | Current Students | Faculty | Lectures/Seminars | Mathematics and Computer Science | Prospective Students
For more details please visit https://www.eiu.edu/math/pdf/colloquium/Scott_Ahlgren_Nov_10_2017.pdf
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Twenty Years of Harry Potter: Celebrating a Phenomenon |
Twenty years after the publication of the first Harry Potter book, Booth Library presents an exhibit and program series, "Twenty Years of Harry Potter: Celebrating a Phenomenon." This exhibit will be on display at the library from Sept. 14 through Dec. 31, 2017.
Author J.K. Rowling published "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (known in the U.S. as "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone") on June 26, 1997, in Britain. The book was soon a worldwide hit, and the legacy of Rowling's world of magic had begun.
Since then, Rowling's seven original books in the Harry Potter series have sold more than 450 million copies and have been translated into more than 60 languages. Those books were translated into eight films that have made more than $2 billion.
Rowling's world of Potter still continues, with a London stage play of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" soon headed to New York City and, most recently, "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," a spinoff of the film series produced and written by Rowling herself, based on her 2001 book. The film is part of a trilogy, with the second to be released in November 2018.
The Harry Potter stories have inspired a line of action figures, costumes, candy, Legos, clothing lines, wands, robes and other memorabilia. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park opened at the Universal Orlando Resort in 2010. Rowling continues to share musings and stories related to her magical world on her Pottermore website.
Booth Library's exhibit takes a look at the popularity and influence of the Harry Potter world in today's society. A series of related programs also are planned. For more information on this exhibit and program series, visit http://booth.eiu.edu/hp20.
Schedule of Events
Opening program: Sept. 14, 7 p.m., The Boy Who Lived: Harry Potter and the Culture of Death; keynote speaker: Suzie Park, professor of English; West Reading Room;
Sept. 15, 4 p.m., Family Weekend: EIU Quidditch Tournament; led by Chelsea Duncan, instructor of KSS; Library Quad; sign up by Sept. 5 to play - see http://booth.eiu.edu/hp20 for more information.
Sept. 28, 4 p.m., Dark Arts and Other Wicked Ideas: Harry Potter, Banned Books and Intellectual Freedom; by Michele McDaniel, reference librarian, and Ryan McDaniel, instructor of communication studies; Witters Conference Room 4440;
Oct. 3 and 5, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Harry Potter Menu at The Café; presented by Richard Wilkinson, professor, and FCS students; Klehm Hall 1414; $5.50;
Oct. 3, 7 p.m., Poison Pen: Rita Skeeter, her Quick-Quotes Quill & Journalism Ethics in the Wizarding World; by Lola Burnham, associate professor of journalism; Witters Conference Room 4440;
Oct. 17, 4 p.m., Muggles, Magic and Abuse; by Angie Hunt, housing program director, HOPE of East Central Illinois; Witters Conference Room 4440;
Oct. 26, 6-10 p.m., Harry Potter Night featuring trivia, costumes, music, activities and food at Booth Library and Tarble Arts Center, co-sponsored by Tarble Arts Center, UIUC Harry Potter Alliance, EIU Harry Potter Club;
Nov. 28, 7 p.m., Harry Potter & the Cult of Celebrity; by Lola Burnham, associate professor of journalism; Witters Conference Room 4440.
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information contact Steve Brantley at 581-7542 or email jsbrantley@eiu.edu.
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Story time |
Children ages 3 to 7 are invited to free story times in the Ballenger Teachers Center of Booth Library.
Story times are planned from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays, and each will have a specific theme. The schedule is as follows:
- Sept. 30, Latino Heritage: Dio de los Muertos, sponsored by Latino American Student Organization;
- Oct. 7, Disability Awareness, sponsored by Sigma Rho Epsilon;
- Oct. 28, Halloween, sponsored by the Student Reading Council;
- Nov. 4, Rockin’ with the Rec Club, sponsored by the EIU Rec Club;
- Nov. 11, We are Thankful, sponsored by Kappa Delta Pi;
- Dec. 2, Winter, sponsored by the Student Education Association.
Programs will feature stories, crafts and activities. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
For more information about the Ballenger Teachers Center at Booth Library, visit http://www.library.eiu.edu/btc/ or call 581-8442.
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