Beer in Seattle, birds in New York, behavioral health and outdoor sculpture in Baltimore—check out our author events, exhibits, and other activities in the merry (and busy) month of May! As always, we love it when you help spread the word about JHUP events.
8 May 2015, 12:00 p.m.
Johns Hopkins Retirees Program Tea & Book Talk – Charles Mitchell
“Remembering Lincoln”
With comments drawn from his books Travels through American History in the Mid-Atlantic and Maryland Voices of the Civil War
The Octagon, Johns Hopkins Mt. Washington Conference Center
Baltimore, MD
Admission: Program sponsored by JHU. Contact Jack Holmes at 410-516-6928 for more information.
9 May 2105, 10:45 a.m.
Book Talk & Signing – Mark Denny
Froth! The Science of Beer
JHU Alumni Program
Hale’s Ales Brewery & Pub
4301 Leary Way NW
Seattle, WA 98107
Join fellow alumni and friends for an afternoon of science and beer! We will welcome JHU Press author Mark Denny, as he shares insight from his book Froth! The Science of Beer as we enjoy some craft brews from Hale’s Ales Brewery. The group will also be led on a tour by one of Hale’s own brewers. Registration will be limited to 21+ only and will include a buffet pizza lunch during the talk.
Admission: Information on the JHU Alumni Association calendar, or call 800-JHU-JHU1 (548-5481) .
12 May 2015, 12:30 p.m.
Johns Hopkins Club Lunch & Lecture – Cindy Kelly
Outdoor Sculpture of Baltimore
Johns Hopkins Club, Homewood campus
Baltimore, MD
Former director of JHU’s historic houses Cindy Kelly returns to Homewood campus to discuss the state of Baltimore’s treasure trove of public art, the subject of her acclaimed JHU Press book Outdoor Sculpture in Baltimore. Cindy will highlight some of her favorite sculptures and their fascinating histories, and she’ll update us on recent efforts to promote preservation and appreciation of these works.
Admission: $20; Club members contact the Club to register; non-members contact Jack Holmes at 410-516-6928 to attend as guests of the Press.
13 May 2015, 7:00 p.m.
Book Talk & Signing – Cindy Kelly
Outdoor Sculpture of Baltimore
With a selection of other JHUP titles for sale.
Village Learning Place
2521 St. Paul St.
Baltimore, MD 21218
Admission: Free; books sales support VLP’s programs. For more information, call 410-235-2210.
22 May 2015, 9:00 a.m.–noon
Walking Tour & Book Talk – Leslie Day
Field Guide to the Neighborhood Birds of New York City
92nd Street Y
New York, NY
Day is the author of Field Guide to the Natural World of New York City and Field Guide to the Street Trees of New York City.
Information: 92nd St Y Website
27–30 May 2015
JHU Press Exhibit – Latin American Studies Association
Information: LASA XXXIII International Congress Website
San Juan, PR
28 May 2015, 6:00 p.m.
Book Talk & Signing – Adam Kushner, MD
Operation Health: Surgical Care in the Developing World
Hosted by JHU’s Jhpiego
Baltimore, MD
Admission: Contact Jack Holmes at 410-516-6928 for more information.
2 June 2015, 12:30 p.m.
Johns Hopkins Club Lunch & Lecture
Scott Kahan, MD, MPH
Health Behavior Change in Populations
Johns Hopkins Club, Homewood campus
Baltimore, MD
What is “behavioral health” and how is it transforming how we think about medical education and patient care? The JHU Bloomberg School’s Scott Kahan joins us to discuss his new JHU Press textbook on the topic and to consider the potential of “health behavior change” to address risks associated with substance abuse, eating behaviors, violence, workplace injury, and other common health threats.
Admission: $20; Club members contact the Club to register; non-members contact Jack Holmes at 410-516-6928 to attend as guests of the Press.
