UChicago Year of Games Numbers for 2026 reposted by Ruth Paget

The 2025 - 2026 Year of Games at the University of Chicago has wrapped up and the numbers are in with 93 campus units being engaged in activities and wanting more next year as an overall participation indicator.

More detailed information on events held follows from the program chair and an invitation to submit ideas for the 2026 - 2027 Year of Games at the University of Chicago:

https://mail.google.com/mail/mu/mp/465/#cv/priority/%5Esmartlabel_personal/19e98bb2a833df9c

Game On!

Reposted by Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Martying France and developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games

40% off The Odyssey translated by Mendelsohn from UChicago reposted by Ruth Paget

The University of Chicago Press is offering 40% off The Odyssey translated by Daniel Mendelsohn when ordering from their website until 7-5-2026, using the promotional code from the website.

The Odyssey is being made into a film by Academy Award Winner Christopher Nolan, so check out the movie tie-in book that was published before the film was made.

Information about the Mendelsohn translation of the Odyssey and purchase information follows:

https://mail.google.com/mail/mu/mp/465/#cv/priority/%5Esmartlabel_promo/19e982282e864835

Note: I have made 8 games about ancient Western civilization that you can play after reading The Odyssey to further your knowledge of the ancient world.  These games are available below:

https://ruthpaget.blogspot.com/2026/03/ancient-western-civilixation-games.html?m=1

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200 Free Statistics Resources for Kids from the US Census Bureau reposted by Ruth Paget

Numeracy promotion is the name of the game this summer with the 200 free resources developed by the US Census Bureau online.

Information about downloading these materials from the US Census Bureau follows:

https://mail.google.com/mail/mu/mp/465/#cv/priority/%5Esmartlabel_personal/19e944ed7bed68f4

Happy figuring!

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War, Readers, and the Fate of the Book Trade Lecture at UChicago reposted by Ruth Paget

The University of Chicago hosted a lecture on War, Readers, and the Fate of the Book Trade with detailed discussion of these topics during World War II and what is currently happening in Ukraine on May 13, 2026.  

The role of libraries during these periods was also a part of this yearly lecture.

A write-up of this lecture and access to the full lecture can be found on the University of Chicago link below:

https://humanities.uchicago.edu/articles/2026/05/war-readers-and-fate-book-trade-andrew-pettegree-delivers-2026-paleography-and-book

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Theater’s Civic Role in a time of Transformation - UChicago Dean’s Salon Recap reposted by Ruth Paget

Theater’s Civic Role During a Time of Transformation was the topic of a Dean’s Salon held at the University of Chicago on April 16, 2026.

The write-up of this timely and thought-provoking session follows:

https://humanities.uchicago.edu/articles/2026/05/deans-salon-explores-theaters-civic-role-time-transformation

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Pinocchio Deconstructed and Much Elaborated Upon published by UChicago Press reposted by Ruth Paget

Pinocchio: Doubly Commented Upon and Triply Illustrated by Giorgio Agamben  is on sale now by the University of Chicago Press book sale till June 15, 2026.

Like Winnie the Pooh, the philosophical dilemma posed by Pinocchio takes Carlo Collodi’s story beyond the realm of children and into that of adults.

For more information about Agamben’s Pinocchio Doubly Commented Upon and Triply Illustrated and purchase details, click on the University of Chicago Press link below:

https://mail.google.com/mail/mu/mp/465/#cv/priority/%5Esmartlabel_promo/19e929eea2fec0c4

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Monterey Bonsai Festival on June 7, 2026 in Seaside, California reposted by Ruth Paget

The Monterey County Weekly Online Community Calendar announces the 63rd Annual Monterey Bonsai Club Festival at the Monterey Buddhist Temple in Seaside, California.

Bonsai is the Japanese art of growing and trimming miniature trees that resemble fully grown ones.

Bonsai Master Teacher Katsumi Kinoshita will do a demonstration.  There will be a raffle and trees for sale at this enchanting multicultural event as well.

More information about the bonsai exhibition follows on the Monterey County Weekly website:

https://www.montereycountynow.com/events/#/details/monterey-bonsai-club-63rd-annual-exhibit/19008881/2026-06-07T12

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