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Crossing the Tigris - November 1st, 4:00-6:00pm, Murphy Library Special Collections

November 1, 2012
Murphy Library Special Collections
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Please join us to meet the artists and hear them read excerpts from their work, followed by a panel discussion of their creative process, collaboration and the provocative subject matter.

Summary:

Crossing the Tigris is a limited edition artist book created by the collaboration of Brian Borchardt, Caren Heft and Jeff Morin. Three letterpress books contained in a collage, handmade paper box houses stories from the Iraq war. The regional ephemera preserved in this collection fall into the realm of hildhood treasures. From the presses, "The inside of the container sets the stage for juvenile battle. These are the props for pretend war.” When confronted with the grittiness of war, do these ill-prepared soldiers simply break with reality? Are they taught that they are above the law? Neither the container nor the three books answer the questions posed above. This collaboration is intended to catalyze a conversation about the nature of change that allows potentially decent people to commit indecent acts.

UW-L English Club's Book Club - Oct. 22nd, 5:30-6:30, 342 Cartwright Center

"Disgust before Disgust: Repulsion in Renaissance Literature" -- October 12th, 2:30-3:30, Wimberly 113

A Presentation of the English Department's William J. and Yvonne Hyde Colloquium Series.

Dr. Natalie Eschenbaum, English Department faculty member, will continue the English Department's 2012-2013 William J. and Yvonne Hyde Colloquium Series with a presentation entitled "Disgust before Disgust: Repulsion in Renaissance Literature." The word "disgust" did not enter the English language until 1598. In this presentation, Dr. Eschenbaum will consider how literary texts expressed the powerful emotion of aversion as this new word was coming into being.  She will address such questions as:  How and why did early modern English individuals experience revulsion, and how and why did they express this revulsion in poetry, plays, and prose?  What does it mean for literature to instruct, to delight, and to disgust?  The presentation runs from 2:30-3:30 p.m. on Friday, October 12^th, in 113 Wimberly Hall. The event is free and open to the public. To arrange for disability accommodations, contact [email protected] or call 785-8295. 

The Catalyst Now Seeking Submissions -- Nov. 6th Deadline

Greetings from The Catalyst!

The semester seems to be in overload mode and the La Crosse community is buzzing with activity.  As anyone who follows American politics can see, the nation is pulsing with more and more energy the closer we get to November. Why not turn that energy into creativity? For this semester's edition of The Catalyst we would love to hear your voice.  Therefore, this semester's theme is "The Choice is Yours!"  During this busy election season, everyone has something to say. Avoiding mud slinging and various other negative political tactics can be difficult; focusing on personal views is nearly impossible. Show us how creative you can be with your views!

As always, we will be happy to accept submissions outside of the theme. 

 

Please submit your work by November 6th to [email protected].  Feel free to direct any questions, comments, or concerns to this address as well.

 

* All photos and artwork should be submitted in .jpeg format.  Please send music by way of a YouTube link.  If this is not possible, please contact us and we will try to work around the issue.

** The Catalyst is an independent journal and does not discriminate against the views of artists regardless of race, religion, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Please respect the opinions of fellow artists as you would your own views.

*** To view past issues, please visit www.uwlax.edu/catalyst

**** The Catalyst is a publication of the UW-L English Club.  For more information on the UW-L English Club, please visit http://uwlmyorgs.collegiatelink.net/organization/englishclub or contact Kimmy at [email protected]

 

Thank you and we hope to see your work soon!

The Editors