Karen Christianson
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Karen Christianson
@kchristi74.bsky.social
Sometime medievalist turned public historian and public humanist. Newberry Library, Chicago.
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SO EXCITED TO SHARE THIS! Announcing the Newberry Medieval Minicomic Prize: two juried mini-grants of $250.00 each to support emerging artists l for the creation of a new minicomic that engages with medieval culture. More details available here:
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Newberry Medieval Minicomic Prize
Juried mini-grants for emerging comic artists interested in engaging with medieval culture.
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September 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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An important announcement from the Governor of Illinois.
February 7, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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The manuscript in question, Düsseldorf B.3 is a collection of texts, written probably in 870s or 880s in Corbie in Northern France. It contains a number of works, ranging from Alcuin through Bede to hymns. It was perfect for school use. /2
December 22, 2024 at 12:05 PM
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Alert: great opportunity if you are interested in doing a PhD around early book. Salaried (!) Marie Curie Doctoral Research position advertised by the U of Bristol within the exciting “Remediating the Early Book: Pasts and Futures” project (@rebpaf.bsky.social).

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December 16, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Free public program Thursday 12/5: Chicago Punk: Photography, Art, and Design, with Dan Sinker--founder of the zine "Punk Planet"--photographer Martin Sorrondeguy, printer Nadine Nakanishi. In-person is full but plenty of space left on the livestream!
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Chicago Punk: Photography, Art, and Design
Explore how Chicago’s punk music scene of the 1990s and early 2000s inspired distinctive visual arts creations.
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November 29, 2024 at 3:56 PM
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Please consider submitting to this special issue I'm guest editing on open research for the humanities and social sciences!
November 28, 2024 at 10:37 AM
Only one more day to apply for a Newberry Library long-term fellowship for the 2025-26 academic year! Applications due at 11:59 pm CST on 11/15/24. You can also apply for a short-term fellowship - deadline 1/3/25. www.newberry.org/research/fel...
Fellowships
Newberry fellowships give researchers time, space, and community to pursue innovative and ground-breaking projects.
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November 14, 2024 at 11:24 AM