Author: Sparrow
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Your Invitation to Epic Fantasy in Everyday Living: Ursula K. Le Guin: Worldbuilder
From fantastical creatures, to unraveling the mysteries of time travel, to the classic Hero’s Journey, fantasy and science fiction are constantly being defined and redefined by reader and writer alike. Rather than striving for global-scale wars and high word counts, Ursula K. Le Guin chose to write about small, everyday people in small, everyday villages,…
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Graduation Day 2021
On June 26th, Magistra of Ceremonies, Professor Sørina Higgins, welcomed one and all “whether you are on site in Virginia or off-site beaming in from places all over the planet.” University president Corey Olsen led the procession of faculty, advisors, and graduates, accompanied by the triumphal “Throne Room” music from Star Wars: A New Hope. …
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Mythmoot VIII: The World Ahead!
Join us for a long weekend of wonder, keynotes, graduation, paper sessions, dancing, readings, fireside chats! June 24-27, please choose whether to come to Leesburg, VA in person or remotely! The Signum community will gather in fellowship for the advancement of scholarly thought and the deepening of friendships. We address this moment in time —…
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Launched: Signum Academy Clubs for Children and Teens
Ignite your passion for reading, writing, and learning languages in the Signum Academy Clubs. Designed for children and teens working in small online groups with a precepting professor, these clubs offer compelling content. • Translation Clubs teach vocabulary and syntax in historical languages like Old English, Old Norse, and Latin while Conversation Clubs deepen practice…