In conjunction with the Harry Potter’s World travelling exhibit (on view at Carlson Library in March, and Mulford Library in April), the University Libraries is hosting a short lecture series focusing on the intersection of Harry Potter’s world with different disciplines. Light refreshments and door prizes will be at each lecture. See our LibGuide for more about each speaker. (You may use the links below to RSVP via Facebook.)
- Thursday, Mar 22, 2012: Harry Potter as Monomyth
5 pm Carlson Library Room 1025
Dr. Dan Compora, UT English Department, will speak about the mythic structure of Harry Potter.
- Thursday, Mar 29, 2012: Harry Potter and the Law
5 pm Carlson Library, Room 1025
Dr. Geoffrey Rapp, UT Law School, will speak about the intersection of Harry Potter and the law.
- Thursday, Apr 12, 2012: Harry Potter: Monsters, Myths & Medicine
5 pm Mulford Library Room 420
Dr. Madeline Muntersbjorn, UT Philosophy Department, will speak about monsters and monstrosity.
- Thursday, Apr 19, 2012: A Draught of Mandrake: Wizard’s Herbal Cures
5 pm Mulford Library Room 420
Dr. Steve Peseckis, UT Medicinal & Biological Chemistry, will speak about modern-day herbology and how plants provide new medicines.