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The Grey Book: Online Journals of Middle-earth
History, Past Events, Past Officers, etc.
The UNM Hobbit Society is a student-founded organization on the campus of the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. The purpose of the society is to encourage the study and exploration of J.R.R. Tolkien's writings and sources. As outlined in its constitution and bylaws, members may include undergraduate and graduate students as well as some like-minded community members. The UNM Hobbit Society is sponsored by faculty advisor Leslie Donovan, continuing faculty in the University Honors Program.
2007-2008 Officers
President, Julie Redekopp la_tronada@yahoo.com
Vice President, Aimee Dean muldune@unm.edu
Secretary, Megan Abrahamson maeglin@unm.edu
Treasurer, Madison Sams msams@unm.edu
Social Ambassador, Ryan Freer rfreer21@unm.edu
Faculty Advisor, Dr. Leslie A. Donovan ldonovan@unm.edu
Schedule for Spring 2008
Wed., February 6, 7:00 p.m., University Honors Forum
Spring Organizational Meeting, click here for minutes
Wed., February 13, 7:30 p.m., University Honors Forum - Lecture
“Tolkien and Shakespeare: Influences, Echoes, and Revisions”
Public lecture by Dr. Janet Brennan Croft, University of Oklahoma
For more info, click here
Wed., March 12, 7:00 p.m., University Honors Forum
Discussion will focus on themes and ideas in "On Fairy Stories" and how the ideas Tolkien presents translate into his other works. This collection of short stories and essays may be found in The Tolkien Reader, widely available at any used bookstore for roughly a dollar. Make sure to read it or review it before this meeting!
Tues., March 25 - International Tolkien Reading Day
For information, see the Tolkien Society website
Fri., March 28, 5:00 p.m., Honors Forum - The Fellowship of the Ring
Free Movie showing (extended edition)
Fri., April 4 , 5:00 p.m., Honors Forum - The Two Towers
Free Movie showing (extended edition)
Wed., April 16, 7:00 p.m., University Honors Forum
Discussion will focus on themes and ideas in "Farmer Giles of Ham," also from The Tolkien Reader, a text widely available at any used bookstore for roughly a dollar. Make sure to read it or review it before this meeting!
Date TBA , 5:00 p.m., Honors Forum - The Return of the King
Free Movie showing (extended edition)
In addition, this website was designed to aid in the discussion and discovery of J.R.R. Tolkien and his works in general, but especially as they pertain to courses taught by Dr. Donovan. It is also a Tolkien fan site. Because it is frequently under redesign, you will find information relevant to students from previous and current classes taught by Dr. Donovan as well as media that you would expect to find on a fan site (i.e. pics, movies, articles, news, etc...). Check back often for changes, and upcoming events...