University of Illinois Press Events Calendar

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Saturday, June 7, 2025

    • 2:00 - 4:00 pm   ET
    • Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320

    Jennifer Rycenga at the Public Library of New London

    Join author Jennifer Rycenga as she talks about her new book "Schooling the Nation: The Success of the Canterbury Academy for Black Women."

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!

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.

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."