Category: Community Profiles
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Attending the Dickens Universe was nothing short of life-changing for me.
For a community college undergraduate, participating in the Dickens Universe’s welcoming and intellectually vibrant community fostered a deep sense of belonging while the collaborative study of ‘The Old Curiosity Shop’ strengthened a passion for English and literature.
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Teresa Mangum Wins Award
Teresa Mangum, professor emeritus at the University of Iowa, was awarded the 2026 Francis Andrew March Award by the Associated Departments of English (ADE) in recognition of her significant contributions to literary studies and academic leadership.
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The Profound and Lasting Effect of Dickens’s ‘Carol’
For Don Peri, a childhood comic introduced an enduring love for A Christmas Carol, leading to decades of rereading and reflection. The story has inspired holiday traditions, from decorating and gift giving to writing heartfelt letters to his family.
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Timothy Raisin III: What’s in a Name?
Pet spotlight finds us meeting the affable Timothy Raisin III, “TR3,” a beloved pet, whose daily routines include napping, schmoozing with roses, and charming neighborhood dogs—truly a Dickensian character!
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Coming Back for More
Glenna Matthews recounts her fateful discovery of the Universe and why she now returns every year.
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Meet One of Our First-Time Speakers: Elaine Auyoung
In this profile piece, Dr. Auyoung, associate professor of English at the University of Minnesota, discusses her recent work and relationship to Dickens. She will be giving a lecture at this year’s Universe titled “Learning to Feel Ashamed of Home”.