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March 17 - 23, 2024

Mar

Correspondence Networks in Early Modern Europe: Jesuits in Action

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Before the development of regular modern postal systems (not to mention emails), letter-writing could be a precarious method of communication. There was plenty of opportunity for letters to get lost or intercepted or arrive too late and cause confusion, conflict, or misunderstanding. In the sixteenth century, the Society of Jesus, the largest of the Catholic religious orders, was already a worldwide organization operating in Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia. The global reach of the Society meant that it had to develop an efficient correspondence network, with its central hub in Rome. In this talk, Prof. Houliston will give examples from the exchange of letters between the superior general of the Society, Claudio Acquaviva, and the leader of the English Jesuits during the reign of Elizabeth I, Robert Persons.

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm | USU Libraries | More Info

Mar

Swenson Visiting Writer

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Poet Tacey Atsitty will visit campus as the Swenson Visiting Writer in the Department of English. She will offer a craft class at 10:30 AM and a reading at 12:00 PM. Both events are free and open to the public.

10:30 am - 1:15 pm | USU Libraries | More Info

Mar

The Science Behind the Art of Conversation — Blue Plate Research

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Conversations are integral to our daily lives, serving as the foundation for building and maintaining relationships, conducting work, raising children, accessing services, engaging in our communities, and more. While the act of having a conversation may seem straightforward, it involves a complex coordination of behaviors, requiring communication partners to make constant adaptations to understand one another and ensure a smooth interaction.

At the upcoming Blue Plate Research event, titled 'The Science Behind the Art of Conversation,' Dr. Stephanie Borrie will explore how successful conversations emerge from the collaborative efforts of those engaged in them. She will delve into her research into the impact of neurological conditions such as stroke, brain injury, and Parkinson’s disease on conversation, and will discuss strategies for how communication partners can work together to improve conversational success.

We invite you to join this insightful session on Thursday, March 21st, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gallivan Hall in downtown Salt Lake City. It's an opportunity to understand the science that informs the subtleties of our daily interactions and to enhance the way we connect with others.

11:30 am - 1:00 pm | More Info

Mar

Castle Valley Archaeological Society Monthly Meeting

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Please join the Castle Valley Archaeological Society at 7 pm in the Don L. Burge Room at the Prehistoric Museum. Each month features an interesting talk about the archaeology of Utah and a chance to engage with others in our community interested in archaeology. You can find out more about each months event at the CVAS Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/CVASutah

https://utaharchaeology.org/Chapters/CastleV/

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | More Info

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