Banned Books Week

“Any book worth banning is a book worth reading” — Isaac Asimov We’re celebrating Banned Books Week! This week recalls the value of free and open access to information. Check out DePaul’s upcoming events, and exercise your freedom to read!

Banned Books Week

Celebrate Banned Books Week (September  21–27) with DePaul! Events this week include: – Banned Books Week Library Pop-Up Shop, Tuesday, September 23, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., DePaul Center (DPC), 11th floor – Banned Books Week Read Out, Wednesday, September 24, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Student Center (Lincoln Park), 2nd floor – Banned Books Week Banned Chicago! Panel…Continue reading Banned Books Week

Banned Books Week: Collaborative “Howl” Reading

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVGoY9gom50&feature=related] On Friday, October 1, The University Center for Writing-based Learning will be hosting a marathon reading of Allen Ginsberg’s “Howl” followed by a round-table discussion about the poem, censorship, book banning etc. As many of you know, Ginsberg was one of the most well-known poets of the Beat Generation, and his poem “Howl” caused…Continue reading Banned Books Week: Collaborative “Howl” Reading