It’s almost time to celebrate the Relief of Leiden or, as others like to call it, the biggest citywide party of the year. Or, as other others like to call it, why-is-Barry-Badpak-literally-
King Lear
Shakespeare lovers, listen up! On September 27th, Albion will go to the Royal Shakespeare Company screening of the tragedy of King Lear in Pathé Den Haag. It’s a modern day tragedy retelling, with none other than Sir Ian McKellen portraying the role of the king who’s slowly descending into madness. We gather at 19:30 at Den Haag Centraal, but if you want to travel with us from Leiden, make sure to let us know. If you want to join us, for the ticket price of €12,50, send an e-mail to albionesque@gmail.com before September 23rd!
Freshers’ Weekend
Dear first year students,
You can sign up for the Freshers’ Weekend through this link! It takes place on the 2nd of September and we will play fun games and you can already meet some of the people who will be teaching you next year!
We hope to see you there,
Board Aeonian
Wanted: Angler Writers and Editors
Have you always wanted to become a writer? Do you think some newspapers could use a little of your expertise? Great news then, because the Angler is looking for new writers and editors! The Angler is the official magazine of the English Department at Leiden University, both printed and digital, written by students and for students. For next year, we are looking for people who want to join our lovely committee and assist in both writing and editing the magazine throughout the year, but also for people who just want to write a few articles every now and then (no obligations). If you’re interested, please send an e-mail to albionesque@gmail.com and don’t forget to tell us if you would like to be a committee member or just a writer. We hope to welcome a large group of magazinists next year!
Chaucer Symposium
Whanne that April with his shoures sote… Can you finish this quote? On Thursday the 14th of June, Albion will organise the one and only Chaucer Symposium, together with the Study Association MSVL Floris V. Two of the keynote speakers, and Chaucer enthusiasts, are our own Dr. Porck and Dr. Murchison! The medieval event will start at 12.00 and more information will follow soon. If you can’t wait to apply, make sure to fill in this link: https://goo.gl/forms/kiD
TV Show: RTL Late Night
Another trip to a late night show is coming up! On Wednesday the 2nd of May we will be going to the live broadcast of RTL Late Night in Amsterdam. The costs of this event will be €6,50. If you want to join us to this event, make sure to send an e-mail to aac.albion@gmail.com before the 13th of April! We hope to hear from you!
B-eh?-owulf: European Epic and Medievalism in Canadian Literature
On Thursday the 19th of April at 17.00 our own Dr. Murchison will give a lecture on the medieval influences within Canadian literature! The lecture will also include a short introduction into the wide field of Canadian literature. The dresscode is plaid or denim on denim. More information on the place of the event will follow soon! A little bird also told us there will be maple syrup cookies and ginger ale, in order to make the Canadian experience more complete… Thus, make sure not to miss this fun and exciting event and join us on the 19th of April!
Movie Night: the Meaning of Life
Do you also believe British humour is one of the greatest ‘inventions’ on this planet? Then, this event is perfect for you! On Tuesday the 17th of April Albion will screen Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life in order to celebrate the humour, critique on society and fourth wall breaking that is Monty Python. More information will follow on the exact time and place of the event. We hope to see you there!
The Translation of Classics into Motion Pictures
In collaboration with Sophia Aeterna, the study association of Greek & Latin Studies, Albion will organise a lecture on classical period references in movies! The lecture will take place on Wednesday the 11th of April at 17.00 in Lipsius 147 and will be given by our well respected Professor Liebregts. Are you just as excited as we are? Make sure to join us and be amazed by the influences of classics on modern times. Hopefully we’ll see you there!
Faculty Symposium: the Myth of High and Low Culture
On Thursday the 5th of April the annual Faculty Symposium will take place! The event will last from 10:15 in the morning until 20.30 in the evening at the Lipsius Building. The day will consist of many interesting lectures on the topic of ‘The myth of high and low culture’, given by different speakers. It is up to you to decide which lectures you find interesting to attend! Do lectures make you feel hungry? Now is your chance to apply for FREE lunch and/or dinner via this link: https://form.jotformeu.c
For more information on the event and the lecture programme, make sure to visit the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com
We have asked Prof.dr. Korsten to give a lecture, so if you are scared of people other than Albion members, you can go to his lecture at 16:15. We are looking forward to seeing you on the 5th of April!