Library Associates Event Archives

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Too Long Ignored


April 4, 2013

Join the Library Associates for a lecture by Bob Herbert, former op-ed columnist for The New York Times and Distinguished Senior Fellow at Demos. Bob Herbert wrote for The New York Times as an Op-Ed columnist for 18 years, addressing politics, urban affairs and social trends in a twice-weekly column.  



'Writing for The New Yorker: Remembering Hollywood'


March 12, 2013

Join the Library Associates, the English Department, the Journalism Program, and GEMA for a conversation between Margaret Talbot, staff writer for 'The New Yorker,' and Georgetown Professor and Critic-in-Residence Maureen Corrigan. Ms. Talbot will discuss her new book, 'The Entertainer: Movies, Magic, and My Father's Twentieth Century,' which tells the thrilling story of the rise of popular culture through the life and career of her father, Lyle Talbot.


A Poetry Reading with Jane Shore and David Gewanter


February 20, 2013

Join the Library Associates for a poetry reading with poets and Professors Jane Shore (George Washington University) and David Gewanter (Georgetown University).  Book signing to follow.

The Early Jesuits and the Arts


January 29, 2013

The Annual Casey-McIlvane Memorial Lecture with John O'Malley, S.J., Georgetown University Professor of Theology

In conjunction with Jesuit Heritage Week

On Manners


November 15, 2012

A talk on manners and morality by author and Georgetown University Professor Karen Stohr.

Making Politics Work


October 25, 2012

The Inaugural Tanous Family Endowed Lecture, with political commentator, TV host and author Chris Matthews. In conjunction with the Georgetown University Lecture Fund.

The Great American Songbook


September 21, 2012

Opening Friday Music Series concert, in conjunction with the Department of Performing Arts. Featuring Steve Ross (C'61), cabaret singer and pianist.

Blommer Science Library's 50th Birthday!


September 20, 2012

Happy birthday to Blommer Science Library, which turns 50 on September 20, 2012!  Georgetown students, staff and faculty are invited to come help us celebrate! Light refreshments will be provided.

The War of 1812: A Forgotten War Remembered Through National Archives Records


September 18, 2012

David S. Ferriero, Archivist of the United States, with an introduction by Lynn Conway, Georgetown University Archivist. In conjunction with the Georgetown University Lecture Fund.