University of Illinois Press Events Calendar

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

• • 7:00 pm
  • The Book Cellar, 4736 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

  Nora Wendl at The Book Cellar

  Join us to celebrate Nora Wendl's newest release, "Almost Nothing: Reclaiming Edith Farnsworth," with conversation partner Adrienne Economos Miller!

  • Lecture

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

• • 7:00 pm
  • David Davis Mansion, 1000 Monroe Dr., Bloomington, IL 61701

  Raymond J. McKoski at the David Davis Mansion

  Raymond J. McKoski will be visiting the David Davis Mansion to speak about his new book, "David Davis, Abraham Lincoln's Favorite Judge." A book signing and reception will follow.

  • Lecture

Thursday, December 4, 2025

• • 6:00 pm
  • McCord Auditorium, SMU, 3225 University Dr. Dallas, TX 75205

  Hunter M. Hampton at Southern Methodist University

  Join us to hear Hunter M. Hampton discuss his forthcoming book from the University of Illinois Press, "The Gridiron Gospel: Faith and College Football in Twentieth-Century America."

  • Lecture