The Beowulf Symposium

The 3rd Annual Beowulf Symposium

The Beowulf Symposium invites campus and community members to participate in annual events aimed at showcasing Beowulf's relevance to modern society. All events are free of charge and open to the public. Sponsored by ACMRS (Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies), the ASU Department of English, and the English Club.

Now Available--Symposium Program: PDF

Beowulf in Bits: Student Performances

February 27, 2009   |   Noon - 3 PM
Memorial Union Pima Auditorium (MU 230)

Free and Open to All

Beowulf in Bits: Battle with Grendel’s Mother from ASU English on Vimeo.

Public Talk by Professor Robert Bjork:
“The Many Guises of Beowulf (and Grendel, too)”

February 27, 2009   |   3 - 4 PM
Memorial Union Pima Auditorium (MU 230)

Free and Open to All

An Epic Event: A Communal Reading of Beowulf in Old and Modern English

February 28, 2009   |   4 - 9 pm
Bob’s Mead Hall*

You are invited to join us for a communal reading of Beowulf from start to finish at the home of Robert Bjork. Just show up with a copy of Beowulf. RSVP to Heather.Maring@asu.edu by February 15.

*=The Home of Robert Bjork.

Contact Heather.Maring@asu.edu to RSVP for the communal reading, for directions to Bob Bjork’s home, or for more information about Beowulf Symposium events.

Download printable flyer: PDF