Tournaments, a cosplay photo shoot, laser tag, comedy, games — yes, it’s JohnCon 2018 (April 6-8)! JohnCon is the annual convention of JHU’s Science Fiction and Fantasy Association (HopSFA). It’s […]
Cosplay, Games, Fire — It’s JohnCon 2018
My Life As A Library Page
This is my brief account of how I (a book lover) turned a childhood passion into a lifelong career. It all began in 1972 when I was twelve years old; I […]
Artificial Languages, Universal Languages
An undergrad recently asked me about Lojban. Those in computer science and related fields have probably heard of Lojban (a constructed language, formerly known as Loglan). And most of us […]
Civil Rights History Immersion in Birmingham, AL
Recently I traveled to Birmingham, AL with my husband, somewhat on a whim for a long weekend. We solicited advice from friends on what we shouldn’t miss in the city, […]
Melania Trump’s Inaugural Gown: The Ugandan Perspective
Those of us who have the inclination (and courage) to follow U.S. and global news stories in the many American and European media outlets available to us, may feel that […]
Hard-boiled and Noir Fiction and Film
Travelling through fetid alleyways in the pouring rain, through thronging cities like beating hearts, and darkened rooms echoing gunshots and last breaths, the fiction and film of the hard-boiled and […]
Shakespeare and Hamlet Through the Lens of Language: Final Reflection by Caroline West
Going on a college campus tour is a bit like watching a live-action commercial; by the end, it is not hard to feel as though you are being offered a […]
Egypt: The Birthplace of Flip Flops?
It’s summer and flip-flops are in full bloom! Over the centuries, shoe designers have added heels, blinged them out, and crafted them from a variety of materials. The obsession for […]
Why Not Read About Summer?
The academic year is over, the Memorial Day picnic leftovers are in the fridge, and you’re starting to plan your summer activities. If you’re like me, one of the most […]
Special Collections Obtains Lothar Schreyer’s “Kreuzigung”
The Sheridan Libraries’ Special Collections, a treasure trove of research and teaching material, has just grown by one very significant acquisition. A gem in the multi-faceted field of German Expressionism […]