The Department of English will host a celebration honoring the 250th birthday of beloved author Jane Austen (1775-1817) on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Marquette Hall 105.
The event will feature an Austen trivia contest, word games, Regency-era card games, period costumes, a selfie photo station, Regency-themed food and more.
The celebration offers students the opportunity to learn more about Austen’s work and Romantic-era literary culture while connecting with other Austen fans across campus.
Attendees are encouraged to register in advance by Tuesday, Nov. 19.
For more information, contact Dr. Melissa Ganz, associate professor of English; Dr. Ben Pladek, associate professor and director of graduate studies in English; or Dr. Amy Van Hecke, professor and assistant chair of psychology and chair of the Jane Austen Society of North America–Milwaukee and Southeast Wisconsin region.
