Brown University Library News

The Brown University Library will host James F. Egan, Brown Professor of English, as he delivers a Commencement Forum titled “Continuity Amidst Transformation in the Humanities” on Saturday, May 24 at 11 a.m. in the Rockefeller Library Patrick Ma Digital Scholarship Lab.

The study of the humanities is undergoing transformation with the increased use of digital technologies and methodologies. Professor Egan will discuss the enduring value of the humanities to society even in this changing environment. Professor Egan’s presentation will reveal important synergies between research and teaching, with a focus on new approaches to analyzing canonical works and authors of American literature.

Refreshments will be served. Seating is limited and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Date: Saturday, May 24, 2014
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Patrick Ma Digital Scholarship Lab, Rockefeller Library, 10 Prospect St.

The Brown University Library and Brown University Athletics & Recreation are hosting a complimentary Zumba class, open to all who will be on campus during Commencement Weekend. This session is appropriate for all levels of exercisers. No special equipment or clothing is required. Attendees must sign-in at the OMAC Welcome Center before class.

Please join us for what is sure to be an enjoyable and invigorating class!

Olney-Margolies Athletic Center (OMAC) Dance Studio, 229 Hope Street
Saturday, May 24 from 10 – 11 a.m.

The Brown University Library invites local Wikipedians to an Edit-a-Thon in memory of Adrianne Wadewitz on Thursday, May 22 from 1:30 – 6 p.m. in the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library Patrick Ma Digital Scholarship Lab, 10 Prospect Street.

Co-organized by the Brown University Library, Northeastern University, and others, this multi-day Wadewitz Tribute Edit-a-Thon is part of a worldwide Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon in remembrance of Adrianne Wadewitz, a HASTAC (Humanities, Arts, Science, and Technology Alliance and Collaboratory) fellow and the Mellon Digital Scholarship Postdoctoral Fellow in the Center for Digital Learning + Research at Occidental College. The Edit-a-Thon at Northeastern is taking place on May 21 from 4 – 9 p.m.

Wadewitz died tragically this past April in a rock climbing accident. She was an energetic and inspiring teacher who focused on Wikipedia, feminism, and teaching pedagogy. Click here to read a message in remembrance of Wadewitz by Cathy Davidson, co-founder of HASTAC, including a link to Wadewitz’s blog.

People interested in participating in the Edit-a-Thon should bring their laptops to the Digital Scholarship Lab on the 22^nd. All are welcome.

Click here to learn more and sign up on Wikipedia.

The Brown University Library is seeking additional organizers and helpers to be on staff during the event on May 22. If you would like to help out, contact Elli Mylonas, Senior Digital Humanities Librarian, at Elli_Mylonas@brown.edu, or Fiona Barnett, Adjunct Lecturer in Modern Culture and Media, at Fiona_M_Barnett@brown.edu.