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From Ottoman Turk and Beyond: Shimmering Threads of Identity What began as research for a biography of her paternal grandfather became a sweeping family and personal history set during the demise of the Ottoman Empire and rise of modern Turkey. Her research led to fascinating observations and discoveries about the fluidity of personal and cultural identities. Sarah Springer joins the conversation to share how Nükhet’s manuscript found the perfect home on the recently launched MiddCreate digital platform. Authors Hour is a series of informal conversations celebrating Middlebury authors.

Poet, Scholar & Sanskrit Translator Laurie Patton is the author or editor of nine books and more than 50 articles on religion, mythology, South Asian culture, and literature. She has translated The Bhagavad Gita and published two books of poetry, illuminating ancient wisdom with a modern sensibility. Described as a “poetic scholar,” acclaimed for her elegant translation, and known for making erudite subjects accessible, this promises to be a fascinating conversation. Authors Hour is a series of informal conversations celebrating our Middlebury authors.

Join us for an evening of music and conversation in which Laura Burian, professor of translation and interpretation (Chinese program) and violinist, will play a few pieces together with musicians Jason Martel, Arlyn Knapic, Michael Blackburn, and Robert McNamara, and will discuss ideas and inspirations gained from performing music and interpretation with Julie Johnson, professor of translation and interpretation (French program) and researcher on mindfulness. Light refreshments to follow program.

The Center for Conflict Studies and the William Tell Coleman Library at MIIS are hosting ‘I am Troy Davis’ book club event. Similar events are being held around the country during the fall by different institutions and organizations. See http://donkeysaddle.org/index.php/events-and-discussions. The event is open to the public but registration is recommended. To register: go.miis.edu/troydavis