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WGS 2026 Annual Lecture on Reproductive Justice
by Nora Peterson 03 Oct '26

03 Oct '26

Dear everyone, Please see below for the upcoming Annual lecture in WGS. Medieval and Renaissance Studies is a co-sponsor for the event. While the topic looks on the surface to be far removed from Medieval and Renaissance Studies, reproductive rights and women’s health have been topics of interest and debate for centuries. All best, Nora ------------------------------------------- WGS 202<https://wgs.unl.edu/research/annual-lecture/ >6 Annual Lecture<https://wgs.unl.edu/research/annual-lecture/ > "From Back-Alleys to Safe Havens: Abortion Rhetoric, Space, and Reproductive (In)justice” Dr. Emily Winderman<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://cla.umn.edu/about/directory/profile/ewi… > Date & Time: Oct. 29, Thursday, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Location: Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, Unity Room/212 This talk will examine how rhetoric has shaped our dominant understandings of reproductive criminality from Roe v. Wade to Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. After the Dobbs decision, many states were emboldened to enact restrictions on reproductive freedom nationwide. Minnesota seemingly emerged as an outlier in the mid-west by expanding protections for out of state travelers. While public leaders across Minnesota declared the state a “safe haven” and “refuge,” oral histories with activists and providers demonstrate nuanced reactions to this labeling. With reproductive injustice and medical racism still viscerally present in Minnesota, this talk will historicize safe haven rhetoric by drawing connections to another rhetorical commonplace: abortion’s back-alley. Demonstrating uncanny echoes between back-alley and safe haven rhetoric, this talk speaks to the power of rhetoric to amplify and diminish the presence of reproductive injustice in the public imagination. Dr. Emily Winderman<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://cla.umn.edu/about/directory/profile/ewi… > works at the intersection of rhetorical studies, public health, and critical race and feminist theory, with a research program organized around three connected areas: reproductive health and rhetorical history, the rhetoric of health and medicine, and affect studies. Her book Back-Alley Abortion: A Rhetorical History, published by Johns Hopkins University Press is the recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Book Award from the Organization for the Study of Communication, Language, and Gender and demonstrates the hidden racialization and classed work embedded in the oft-cited cautionary phrase that we "never go back to the era of back-alley abortions." Drawing on detailed archival research and Black feminist critiques of dominant rhetorical traditions, her work examines how public discourse shapes lived experiences of health and reproductive justice, with particular attention to communities marginalized by race, class, and citizenship. As a co-director of the interdisciplinary Healthcare Under Crisis oral history project, she has interviewed over two dozen abortion and trans affirming healthcare providers and activists to critically interrogate Minnesota’s “safe haven” rhetoric. This event is cosponsored by: • College of Arts & Sciences • Faculty Senate’s Convocations Committee • University Libraries • Center for Advocacy, Response & Education • Center for Digital Research in the Humanities • Center for Science, Mathematics, and Computer Education • Center for Transformative Teaching • School of Biological Sciences • School of Global Integrative Studies • Institute for Ethnic Studies • Chemistry • Classics and Religious Studies • Communication Studies • Educational Psychology • English • History • Modern Languages and Literatures • Physics and Astronomy • Law-Psychology Program • Psychology • Sociology • Environmental and Sustainability Studies • Honors Program • Humanities in Medicine • Medieval and Renaissance Studies • Nineteenth Century Studies • Forsythe Family Program on Human Rights & Humanitarian Affairs • Political Science • Philosophy • Biochemistry • Mathematics • Student Culture and Community • UNL Feminism Club • Generation Action [signature_3864358363] Jiling Duan, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Practice University of Nebraska-Lincoln Women’s and Gender Studies

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Roundtable (Nolan's "The Odyssey")
by Nora Peterson 01 Oct '26

01 Oct '26

Dear everyone, Please see below for a fun MedRen-adjacent event this evening. [Screenshot 2026-10-01 at 2.13.28 PM.png] -- Dr. Nora M. Peterson Susan J. Rosowski Associate Professor of French Director, Medieval and Renaissance Studies University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Montaigne event tomorrow
by Nora Peterson 27 Sep '26

27 Sep '26

Dear everyone, Just a quick note to remind you of our Montaigne event — tomorrow! It will be in English. I look forward to seeing you there! September 24, 2026 Staging the Essays: An Evening With Montaigne [Screenshot 2026-09-13 at 5.08.46 PM.png] Quill and Ink: Making Medieval Manuscripts. [Screenshot 2026-09-13 at 5.35.01 PM.png] Sept. 29 5-6 p.m. Hands-on workshop. Burnett 301. https://events.unl.edu/medren/2026/09/29/202351/ 12-1 p.m. Love Library South, Special Collections. https://events.unl.edu/medren/2026/10/01/202353/ Upcoming programming from the Newberry Library: contact Dr. Kelly Stage <kstage2(a)unl.edu> if interested! [Share]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://us.list-manage.com/QbnBQXHZY4R?e=976049…> Share<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://us.list-manage.com/cJKVapOZe0K?e=976049…> [Tweet]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://us.list-manage.com/rt2E0wnn5rB?e=976049…> Tweet<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://us.list-manage.com/dQWj4EWktqS?e=976049…> Digital Humanities and Premodern Studies: An Introduction<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://us.list-manage.com/Vb3pwQJrNYa?e=976049…> Led by Christopher Fletcher (Newberry Library) Thursdays, January 14-March 18, 2027 1:00-4:00 pm Online via Zoom and One Meeting at the Newberry Application Deadline: November 1, 2026 This course will introduce you to methods, approaches, uses, and challenges of digital humanities with respect to the study of the premodern world. We will discuss the ways in which digital humanities shape premodern studies, consider the advantages and disadvantages in the increasing use of digital tools in the classroom, and learn the ins and outs of digital projects from the scholars creating them. We will also familiarize ourselves with some basic tools, approaches, and platforms available for the creation of digital resources, and learn how to use them by engaging with medieval and early modern materials from the Newberry’s collections. This course will mostly meet online via Zoom, with one mandatory meeting in-person at the Newberry Library on January 21. Students may take this seminar on a not-for-credit basis or arrange to earn credit at their home campuses. When space permits, consortium faculty members are encouraged to audit Newberry seminars, and graduate students from non-consortium schools may also enroll. Learn More<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://us.list-manage.com/bqMGvHckN5m?e=976049…> Announcing Spring 2027 Academic Programming<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://us.list-manage.com/QeAwEib7to4?e=976049…> Application Deadline: November 1, 2026 CRS is now accepting applications for academic programming in the winter and spring terms of the 2026-2027 academic year. Beginning in January, CRS is sponsoring three research methods workshops and a 10-week graduate seminar. Follow the links below for more information on these programs and on how to apply. The application deadline for all the programs below is November 1, 2026. RESEARCH METHODS WORKSHOPS Representing Textiles in Renaissance Culture<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://us.list-manage.com/UHZq0zujNto?e=976049…> Led by Sophie Pitman (University of Wisconsin Madison) and Timothy McCall (Villanova University) Friday, January 22, 2027 9:30 AM-4:30 PM In-person at the Newberry Emerging Pedagogical Approaches to PCRS<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://us.list-manage.com/oqDHFgeoCA7?e=976049…> Led by Joanna Huh (University of Cincinnati), Montse Li (Macalester College), and Willnide Lindor (SUNY Cortland) Friday, February 26, 2027 9:30 AM-4:30 PM In-person at the Newberry Scholars Making Comics: An Introduction<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://us.list-manage.com/KuLBVu_zX60?e=976049…> Led by Patrick Murphy (Miami University) Friday, April 2, 2027 9:30 AM-4:30 PM In-person at the Newberry 10-WEEK SEMINAR Digital Humanities and Premodern Studies: An Introduction<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://us.list-manage.com/1379plYgE5P?e=976049…> Led by Christopher Fletcher (Newberry Library) Thursdays, January 14–March 18, 2027 1:00-4:00 PM Mostly online with 1 in-person meeting Learn More<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://us.list-manage.com/BuKwoMqYIzK?e=976049…> Newberry Library Center for Renaissance Studies https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.newberry.org__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!G3… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://us.list-manage.com/VV5aZhywNqY?e=976049…> | renaissance(a)newberry.org<mailto:renaissance@newberry.org> -- Dr. Nora M. Peterson Susan J. Rosowski Associate Professor of French Director, Medieval and Renaissance Studies University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Upcoming Sept.-Oct. Events!
by Nora Peterson 13 Sep '26

13 Sep '26

Dear everyone, It was wonderful to see some of you at the “Meet Your Premodernist” event a few weeks ago! I’m just sending a quick note with our September events all in one place! The poster for the Quill&Ink event will be coming later in the week. As always, let me know if you have any questions! September 24, 2026 Staging the Essays: An Evening With Montaigne [Screenshot 2026-09-13 at 5.08.46 PM.png] September 29 and Oct. 1 Quill and Ink: Making Medieval Manuscripts. [Screenshot 2026-09-13 at 5.35.01 PM.png] https://events.unl.edu/medren/2026/09/29/202351/ https://events.unl.edu/medren/2026/10/01/202353/ -- Dr. Nora M. Peterson Susan J. Rosowski Associate Professor of French Director, Medieval and Renaissance Studies University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Reminder! Event this week 9/3
by Nora Peterson 31 Aug '26

31 Aug '26

Dear everyone, The semester is off to a great start and so is our programming. Just a reminder that our first event will take place this Thursday 9/3 (Meet Your Premodernist) in Burnett 302. [Meet Your Premodernist.final.png] Then, on September 24, Dr. Jeff Persels will give a performance of Montaigne’s ‘Of Cannibals’ (in costume!), followed by discussion. Bailey Library, 5 p.m. [Staging the Essays.png] Quill and Ink: Making Medieval Manuscripts (poster to come) On September 29, Dr. Twomey will lead a quill and ink calligraphy workshop from 5-6 in Burnett 301. This will be followed by an exhibit at special collections (led by Dr. Robison) on Oct. 1 from 12-1 p.m. Movie Night: A Knight’s Tale (December 11, 4 p.m., Burnett 302) (poster to come) Enjoy snacks and unwind at the end of the semester. We look forward to seeing you there! -- Dr. Nora M. Peterson Susan J. Rosowski Associate Professor of French Director, Medieval and Renaissance Studies University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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First fall event is September 3!
by Nora Peterson 24 Aug '26

24 Aug '26

Dear everyone, I hope that you have had a wonderful summer! We have four exciting events lined up for the semester. The first one is coming up next Thursday, September 3. [Screenshot 2026-08-24 at 11.02.20 AM.png] Please also mark your calendars for the following date (posters and locations forthcoming): Sept. 24, 5 p.m. Performing Montaigne: An Evening with Jeff Persels (Bailey Library) Sept. 29, 5 p.m. Quill and ink I: Making Medieval Manuscripts (workshop) October 1, 12-1 p.m.: Quill and Ink II: Special Collections display December 11, 4 p.m.: Movie night (The Green Knight, 2021) I look forward to seeing you there. All best, Nora -- Dr. Nora M. Peterson Susan J. Rosowski Associate Professor of French Director, Medieval and Renaissance Studies University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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"Elizabeth I" performance TOMORROW!
by Nora Peterson 19 May '26

19 May '26

Dear everyone, Just a friendly reminder that if you’re in town and have some time, there is a free performance of Dr. Carole Levin’s play, “Elizabeth I: In Her Own Words” tomorrow. It will take place at 7:30 in the Westbrook Music Building, Room 130 on the UNL campus. I’m attaching the flyer with the same information — please feel free to share it, and bring a friend! All best, Nora [Screenshot 2026-05-13 at 11.59.31?AM.png] -- Dr. Nora M. Peterson Susan J. Rosowski Associate Professor of French Director, Medieval and Renaissance Studies University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Upcoming event on May 20
by Nora Peterson 08 May '26

08 May '26

Dear everyone, As you head into the summer, I hope that you will consider joining us at the Quilt Museum (1533 N. 33rd Street, Lincoln) for a performance of Dr. Carole Levin’s play, Elizabeth I in Her Own Words, performed by Tamara Meneghinizi. It will take place on May 20 at 7:30 p.m. https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.newberry.org/calendar/elizabeth-i__… The play was recently performed at the Newberry Library in Chicago: here is a link with more information about the play and performance! Best wishes, Nora Get Outlook for Mac <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://aka.ms/GetOutlookForMac__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB… >

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Celebrate with us!
by Nora Peterson 24 Apr '26

24 Apr '26

Dear friends of Medieval and Renaissance Studies, I hope that you will join us next Tuesday (4/28) at 4 p.m. for an end-of year celebration. We will have live music! Sweet Will and the Saucy Jacks<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.facebook.com/SweetWillAndTheSaucyJa…>, an ensemble specializing in pop music settings of Early Modern poetry. The band includes Professor Kelly Stage on percussion, alumnus Ray Collier on bajo sexto, and Emeritus Professor Stephen Buhler on mandolin and vocals. We will also have fun door prizes, snacks, and a craft: DIY “stained glass.” All are welcome — bring a friend! [Blue Gold Formal Elegant Gala Invitation.png]

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Events this week!
by Nora Peterson 06 Apr '26

06 Apr '26

Dear friends of Medieval and Renaissance Studies We have two exciting MedRen-related events coming up on the UNL campus this week (hélas, both on Thursday — you’ll have to make a tough decision!). See below! Best wishes, Nora Peterson Finding Shakespeare: A Forensic Archaeo-biography" Thursday, April 9, 5:30, Sheldon Art Museum. Co-sponsored by Medieval/Renaissance Studies William Shakespeare is widely regarded as one of the greatest authors of all time and one of the most important and influential people who has ever lived. His written works have been translated into more than 100 languages, and these are performed around the world. There is also an enduring desire to learn more about the man himself. Countless books and articles have been written about Shakespeare’s life. These have been based primarily on the scholarly analysis of his works and the official record associated with him and his family. Shakespeare’s popularity and legacy endures, despite uncertainties in his life story and debate surrounding his authorship and identity. In March 2010, in collaboration with The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, forensic investigators from the Centre of Archaeology of the University of Huddersfield (UK) started to lift the turf on the site of Shakespeare’s family home. New Place had been an absent presence on the corner of Chapel Street and Chapel Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, for two hundred and fifty years. This was the beginning of the ongoing Finding Shakespeare Project spanning many sites associated with the Bard. Over the next fifteen years, the Huddersfield archaeologists would utilize state of the art technologies in the quest to shine a light on the life of Shakespeare. This would take the team on a memorable journey looking at aspects of his family life, social status, his burial, and where his remains are today. This talk will provide a summary of this work, including detailed methodological approaches and the results of the work to date. [Screenshot 2026-04-06 at 10.57.32 AM.png] Best wishes, Nora Get Outlook for Mac<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://aka.ms/GetOutlookForMac__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB… >

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