University of Illinois Press Events Master Calendar
Monday, October 27, 2025
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5:00 - 7:30 pm MTGeorge Pear Hall, School of Architecture and Planning MSC04 2530, 1 University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001Nora Wendl, author of "Almost Nothing: Reclaiming Edith Farnsworth," talks about her book with Eva Hagberg at an event hosted by the University of New Mexico Albuquerque. There will be a book signing and reception following the event.
Sunday, November 2, 2025
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11:00 am PSTVroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd Pasadena, CA 91101-2116
Rudy Mondragón and Gaye Theresa Johnson, editors of "Rings of Dissent: Boxing and Performances of Rebellion," talk about their book with Priscilla Leiva during a conversation moderated by Mike de la Rocha at Vroman's Bookstore.
Saturday, November 8, 2025
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10:00 am - 12:00 pm CSTAvalon Branch Chicago Public Library, 8148 S. Stony Island Avenue Chicago, IL 60617
Join authors Monica Eng and David Hammond for a six-mile guided fun run OR a three-mile walk through Chicago’s Avalon Park, Chatham, and Greater Grand Crossing neighborhoods inspired by their book, "Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometime Bites."
Thursday, December 4, 2025
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6:00 pmMcCord Auditorium, SMU, 3225 University Dr. Dallas, TX 75205
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."
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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6:30 - 8:00 pm ESTMiddle Collegiate Church, 50 East 7th Street New York, NY 10003
April Masten, author of "Diamond and Juba: The Raucous World of 19th-Century Challenge Dancing," and other experts talk about her book during an event hosted by the Victorian Society of New York. There will be live musical performances and a book signing.