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“A Pictorial Dragon: The Art of Fernando Birri” Exhibit

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The exhibit A Pictorial Dragon: The Art of Fernando Birri is on view in the Harriette Hemmasi Exhibition Gallery at the John Hay Library at Brown University. The exhibition celebrates the centennial of Fernando Birri (1925–2017), the pioneering Argentine filmmaker, artist, and theorist of the New Latin American Cinema. Viewing the Exhibit In-Person Dates: September … “A Pictorial Dragon: The Art of Fernando Birri” Exhibit

The Bread and Butter of Digital Humanities: Enduring Tools and Methods in the Field

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Technology is changing quickly, and especially so in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI). It can feel overwhelming to learn something new only to have that knowledge quickly become out of date shortly after. This workshop series, presented by the Library’s Center for Digital Scholarship, pauses to take a breath and look at enduring skills … The Bread and Butter of Digital Humanities: Enduring Tools and Methods in the Field

Namwali Serpell, “On Morrison” Book Talk

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Join award-winning author Namwali Serpell for a reading and discussion of her new book On Morrison, a critical work on the writings of Toni Morrison. Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026Time: 4 to 5:30 p.m.Location: Racial Justice Resource Center, 2nd floor, Rockefeller Library, and online Registration Required Free and open to the public. Registration required. REGISTER … Namwali Serpell, “On Morrison” Book Talk

Remedy & Risk: Patent Bottle Medicine Collection

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Discover medical history by examining glass bottles produced for various medicinal purposes. Driven by fear of illness, high medical costs, and an unregulated market, 19th- and early 20th-century patent medicines thrived through bold advertising claims and unique glassware. Before federal labeling laws passed in 1906 and 1912, manufacturers could conceal ingredients and make untested health … Remedy & Risk: Patent Bottle Medicine Collection

The Evolution of Cthulhu

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In 1933, Howard Phillips (H.P.) Lovecraft published the story “At the Mountains of Madness,” creating a world that has captured imaginations. It is the looming ancient god of the story, Cthulhu, who gives the Cthulhu Mythos its name, both of which have spawned countless works (and nightmares) since. Cthulhu Mythos Stories, films, songs and more … The Evolution of Cthulhu

Winners of the Undergraduate Prize for Excellence in Library Research

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Brown University Library is pleased to announce that Paulina Gąsiorowska and Amira Haileab are the recipients of the 20th annual Undergraduate Prize for Excellence in Library Research, supported through the Center for Library Exploration and Research. This award, established in partnership with the Office of the Dean of the College, recognizes undergraduate projects that make extensive and … Winners of the Undergraduate Prize for Excellence in Library Research

Revolutionary Communication: Printing Independence and the Birth of the American Stamp

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Before the first musket was fired, the American Revolution was sparked by messages. This spring, the John Hay Library at Brown University invites you to explore our latest exhibition, Revolutionary Communication: Printing Independence and the Birth of the American Stamp, bringing together original maps, newspapers, and artifacts that show how communication became our nation’s first act of … Revolutionary Communication: Printing Independence and the Birth of the American Stamp

Forging the Future of Digital Scholarship: People, Projects, Priorities

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A symposium co-organized by Brown University Digital Publications and the Center for Digital Scholarship on Friday, May 1, 2026. This one-day symposium, held both in-person and virtually, focuses on future directions in the field of digital scholarship, including community-engaged research, uses of AI in the field, the rapidly evolving landscape of multimodal publishing, and more. … Forging the Future of Digital Scholarship: People, Projects, Priorities