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Off the Shelf: We Are Here by Ellen Cassedy

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CassedyRead the begining of We Are Here: Memories of the Lithuanian Holocaust by Ellen Cassedy:

"A soft summer rain was falling as a white-haired woman made her way to the microphone. “Tayere talmidim!” she began. “Dear students!” Through the pattering of drops on my umbrella, I leaned forward to catch her words. The old woman’s name was Bluma, a flowery name that matched her flowered dress. She was a member of the all-but-vanished Jewish community in Vilnius, Lithuania, the city once known as the Jerusalem of the North. “How fortunate I am,” she said in a quavering voice. “I have lived long enough to see people coming back to Vilnius to study Yiddish.”

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Hyde wins Bancroft Prize

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Congratulations to UNP author Anne F. Hyde for being awarded the 2012 Bancroft Prize! Hyde won the award for her book Empires, Nations, and Families: A History of the North American West, 1800-1860. The Bancroft Prize is awarded annually by the trustees of Columbia University to three books published on the subjects of American history and diplomacy. It is among the most prestigious prizes in the field. Empires, Nations, and Families is an exploration of the American West just after the Louisiana Purchase, tracing family stories from the Canadian North to the Spanish and Mexican borderlands and from the Pacific … Continue reading Hyde wins Bancroft Prize

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Native American lawyer symposium

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In Coyote Warrior, Paul VanDevelder tells the epic story of the three tribes that saved Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery from starvation, their century-long battle to forge a new nation, and the extraordinary journey of one man to redeem a father's dream–and the dignity of his people. VanDevelder was contacted by a group of Albuquerque lawyers to start a scholarship fund for Native-American students called the “Coyote Warrior Fund.” The first two students to receive the money are graduating this year. And this Friday is The First Thirteen – Personal Reflections of the Argument, which is a symposium comprised … Continue reading Native American lawyer symposium

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Poetry Out Loud championship

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Tomorrow the NEA "Poetry Out Loud" state championship is from 1:00-3:30 p.m. at the Sheldon Museum of Art.  The Nebraksa champion recieves $200 and an all-expense paid trip to the national contest in Washington D.C. where winners from around the nation compete for a $20,000 college scholarship.  UNP is a proud sponsor of the event and it is free and open to the public.  So go show your support to the young Nebraska poets! Continue reading Poetry Out Loud championship

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Reviews and giveaway

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In the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Birch Coulie by John Christgau was reviewed by Curt Brown. Brown said, “Christgau's book is essential reading on the 150th anniversary of the largely forgotten, under-taught war that he describes as ‘a brutal collision of two worlds and cultures.’” Brown also compared Christgau to one of the characters in the book, Boyd, by explaining that both are not “…overly sympathetic to either side, parlaying rich details and complex historical characters to capture a vibrant snapshot of Minnesota history.” Read the full review here. The Brave Ski Mom reviewed In Search of Powder by Jeremy Evans … Continue reading Reviews and giveaway

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Book signing

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Tonight at 7 p.m. in the UNL bookstore you can meet Jeff Kurrus, author of the new children's book Have You Seen Mary? and editor of NEBRASKAland Magazine! Kurrus will read from and sign copies of Have Your Seen Mary? in the University Bookstore, in the lower level of the Nebraska Union at 14 and R streets in Lincoln. Have You Seen Mary? is a fictional account of one sandhill crane’s faithful search during spring migration for his lost mate. The book includes photographs by Nebraska wildlife photographer Michael Forsberg. So come out to the book store to meet a … Continue reading Book signing

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Hiking into the Yosemite wilderness

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Below is a guest blog post from Mark Liebenow, author of Mountains of Light. In his new book, Liebenow takes us deep into the heart of Yosemite National Park, introducing us to its grand and subtle marvels—and to the observations, reflections, and insights its scenery evokes. Here, he discusses how he comes to his findings in nature. When I go into nature, whether it’s for a day or a week, I carry a pocket notebook and record my thoughts and observations.  At the evening campfire I transfer them to a larger journal, adding in the details before I forget them … Continue reading Hiking into the Yosemite wilderness

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Free telewebinar

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Tonight Professor and Rabbi Elliot Dorff will be hosting a free telewebinar on business ethics. He will be sharing his perspective on an individual’s right to have a profitable business as well as methods for ethically correct decision making when it comes to tough business situations. Dorff is the editor for the 6 volume set, Jewish Choices, Jewish Voices. Every volume in this series presents hypothetical cases on specific topics, like money, power and social justice, and then is followed by traditional and contemporary sources that encourage developing moral choices in a new light. The telewebinar begins at 6 p.m. … Continue reading Free telewebinar

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Friday round up

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Yesterday, author Kate Buford commented in The Readex Blog about the research value of historical newspapers. Buford said, “I sure wish the ever-expanding resource of digitized historical newspaper archives had been available in its present form to draw on in 2002 when I started the research for Native American Son.” Native American Son is the first comprehensive biography of the legendary Jim Thorpe, arguably the greatest all-around athlete in U.S. history. Read more of Buford’s comments here. She’ll have more in the upcoming issue of The Readex Report. Also featured yesterday was James Crews’ poem “Looking Back” from his poetry … Continue reading Friday round up

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Mountains of praise

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Earlier this week, Mountains of Light was given a rave review by Blog Critics. In the book, author R. Mark Liebenow takes a journey deep into the heart of Yosemite National Park, introducing us to its grand and subtle marvels—and to the observations, reflections, and insights its scenery evokes. Blog Critics said, “I repeat, Mountains of Light is a stunning book. I keep wanting to call it a ‘future’ classic. It deserves to stand with the great books of the iconic authors of this genre—Muir, Aldo Leopold, Sig Olson, Terry and Renny Russell. This is a book that cries out … Continue reading Mountains of praise