D.T. Max is a staff writer for the New Yorker, where he has published a series of articles about the late David Foster Wallace. Though Wallace was only 46 when he died, he left an enormous legacy of literature: three novels (one published posthumously), three collections of short stories, and eight works of nonfiction, including dozens of essays.

Now, following extensive research in the David Foster Wallace archive at UT’s Harry Ransom Center, Max has published a fascinating biography of the author, entitled Every Love Story is a Ghost Story: A Life of David Foster Wallace. D.T. Max will discuss the late author, as well as his own research in writing the biography.

There will be two opportunities for honors students to meet D.T. Max. On Tuesday, April 16th, he’ll speak at 1:30 p.m. in the Moseley Room of the Harry Ransom Center, and at 7:30 p.m. in the Joynes Reading Room in Carothers (CRD 007). Both events are free. We have a small number of free books to give away to honors students, who may inquire at the front desk of the Joynes Reading Room. Call 512-471-5787 for more information.

Thinking about pre-med?

This workshop will include a brief interactive presentation with a question/answer session. Chinyere Ugwuzor, a senior and member of INSPIRE Women’s Leadership, will discuss her experience as a pre-med student and reflect on things she would have done differently. Chinyere will answer any questions concerning the medical school application process, interview tips, the MCAT, tips behind getting recommendations and questions about classes. The goal of this workshop is to make the pre-med experience fun and rewarding

Saturday, April 13, 2013

MEZ 2.118

2:00 – 3:30pm

Refreshments will be served.

For more information about the INSPIRE program visit:

http://www.utexas.edu/cola/centers/cwgs/Leadership/Apply-to-Inspire.php

Just when you were lamenting that TILTS 2012-13 “The Fate of the Book” series had come to an end, we offer you one final, over-the-top, disturbingly loud, end-of-year spectacular!  After the parade of PRESERVERS, ACADEMICS, and TRANSFORMERS, come and listen to a PERFORMER of books:

Baba Brinkman

 “The Canterbury Tales Remixed”

7pm, 30 April 2013  (yes, the last week of classes)

JGB 2.324

Geology Building  (yes, rock out amongst the rocks!)

See and hear Baba Brinkman bring Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales to life through gritty hip-hop storytelling and live turntablism.  Baba will be accompanied by DJ and beat maker Mr. Simmonds.   Their off-Broadway show premiered in 2011 at the Soho Playhouse in New York City, and has been a hit at literature festivals and university campuses around the globe.

All students and faculty welcome, although seating capacity is limited.  Before your final exams, come and help us wrap up the TILTS “The Fate of the Book” year with some serious rap.

About the PERFORMER:

Baba Brinkman is a Canadian rap artist, playwright, and interpreter of Medieval and Renaissance literature.  Since 2003, Baba has made a name for himself as a rap troubadour, with hip-hop theatre shows such as The Rap Canterbury Tales, The Rap Guide to Evolution, and The Rebel Cell.  His innovative shows have enjoyed extended off-Broadway runs.