I had a great time at the conference this weekend—it was exciting to meet so many accomplished and dedicated Potter scholars who share my passion! I’m hoping to keep in touch with some of the presenters I met and build this work with them as major changes continue impacting the Potter franchise.
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Harry Potter Conference
Chestnut Hill College selected my senior thesis and capstone for presentation at this year’s Harry Potter Conference held outside Philadelphia, Penn. later this week. The conference sold out its 400-person capacity for the event that featured presentations from academics, students and independent scholars. The Harry Potter Conference schedule and abstracts can be found on the … Continue reading Harry Potter Conference
Notre Dame graduation
I graduated magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame with a B.A. in Film, Television and Theatre and American Studies as a member of Phi Beta Kappa, having earned a place on the Dean’s List from Spring 2013—Spring 2016. My parents, two brothers and uncle John Hosinski (ND ’96) join me for a very … Continue reading Notre Dame graduation
O’Toole Award for Film Studies
At the graduation reception for the Department of Film, Television and Theatre, my thesis advisor and dean of the fine arts, Dr. Jim Collins, honored me with the Joseph P. O’Toole award for Film Studies. The FTT faculty present this award to the graduating senior for outstanding work in critical studies. For academic writing samples … Continue reading O’Toole Award for Film Studies
Honors Thesis Awards
My senior thesis, “‘Accio, Author!’: The Convergence and Dispersal of Authorships in the ‘Harry Potter’ Franchise,” earned recognition from both the Glynn Family Honors Program and the Department of Film, Television and Theatre (FTT). Dr. Jim Collins directed the project, and it was submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the Honors Program and FTT. … Continue reading Honors Thesis Awards
The Observer: ‘The Bear’ and ‘Afterplay’ shine in their simplicity
‘The Bear’ and ‘Afterplay’ shine in their simplicity By ADAM RAMOS Scene Writer “I will show him what true love is!,” the recent widow Elena Ivanovna Popova frustratingly declares as she stares at a picture of her recently deceased, unfaithful husband. Farce, from the light-hearted to the heavy, is the main vehicle in investigating human … Continue reading The Observer: ‘The Bear’ and ‘Afterplay’ shine in their simplicity
Alumnae speech: Why I majored in fine arts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9jYOGQBjf4 On January 5, I returned to St. Mary’s Episcopal School, the prep school I attended from junior kindergarten to 12th grade, to speak to the 5th–12th grades about the reality check in college that spurred me to figure out what my passions really are.
The 26th Annual Notre Dame Student Film Festival: Reception
My term project for Digital Cinema Production I, taught by William Donaruma, won one of 11 coveted slots at the event, which includes the best student work from all production classes within the previous year. My partner, Brian Lach, and I wrote, directed and produced this short film by ourselves within one semester. South Bend … Continue reading The 26th Annual Notre Dame Student Film Festival: Reception
The 26th Annual Notre Dame Student Film Festival: Publicity
My term project for Digital Cinema Production I, taught by William Donaruma, won one of 11 coveted slots at the event, which includes the best student work from all production classes within the previous year. My partner, Brian Lach, and I wrote, directed and produced this short film by ourselves within one semester. WSBT Appearance … Continue reading The 26th Annual Notre Dame Student Film Festival: Publicity
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