PIMS at Kalamazoo
PIMS, Publications
We will be displaying the past four years worth of our new publications in person at the 58th International Congress on Medieval Studies in Kalamazoo. We hope to see you there!
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general news relating to the Institute
PIMS Library Summer Hours
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Starting Monday 1 May, summer hours at the PIMS Library will be 10 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Convocation and Gilson Lecture Photos
PIMS
We are pleased to be able to present some photographs of Convocation, which took place on 3 April 2023, as well as some photographs of the Gilson Lecture delivered by Bernard McGinn on 4 April 2023.
PIMS Library Closures for Easter
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The PIMS Library will be closed on Friday 7 April and Monday 10 April in observance of Good Friday and Easter Monday.
Conference Photos
PIMS
We are happy to present some photographs of the international conference Ritual Life in the Medieval Dominican Order: Liturgical Expressions, which took place on 6–7 March 2023.
Conference Registration Closed
PIMS
Due to enthusiastic interest, capacity has been reached and therefore registration for the conference Ritual Life in the Medieval Dominican Order: Liturgical Expressions has now been closed.
Mellon Fellowships 2023–2024
PIMS
The 1 February applications deadline for post-doctoral Mellon Fellowships for the academic year 2023–2024 is approaching quickly.
St Michael’s and PIMS Condemn Invasion of Ukraine in Joint Statement Posted 1 March 2022
PIMS
The University of St Michael’s College and the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies strongly condemn the invasion of Ukraine. The ongoing attacks by Russia are unwarranted, unprovoked, and unacceptable. To read more, please click here.
Registration Open for Ritual Life in the Medieval Dominican Order - Liturgical Expressions
PIMS
The Institute is sponsoring an international academic conference focused on medieval Dominican liturgy; the conference will take place from 6 to 7 March 2023. Registration is free, and is open to everyone, but is required to attend sessions; to register please contact Institute Secretary Cynthia Watson at cynthia.watson@utoronto.ca.
Visiting Scholar for Fall Term 2022
Appointments, PIMS
The Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies welcomes Professor Daniel Wakelin as the W. John Bennett Distinguished Visiting Scholar in the fall term of 2022.
PIMS at the International Congress of Medieval Studies
PIMS, Publications
We are happy to be attending and displaying our recent publications at the Exhibits Hall of the 57th International Congress on Medieval Studies, virtual though it may be!
PIMS Library Open to External Readers
PIMS
The PIMS Library is now open to external readers who do not have an UTORID. Masks are still required until further notice.
Medieval Women Workshop IV in March
PIMS
The Medieval Women Workshop IV, rescheduled for the end of January 2022, has been tentatively rescheduled again to 4–5 March 2022.
Mellon Fellowships 2022–2023
PIMS
The 1 February applications deadline for post-doctoral Mellon Fellowships for the academic year 2022–2023 is approaching quickly.
PIMS Library Closed
PIMS
In light of the present COVID situation, the PIMS Library will remain closed for now. We plan to re-open on Tuesday 1 February 2022 if the situation has improved.
Institute Mellon Fellows and Visitors: Changes and Opportunities
PIMS
The Academic Council of the Institute would like to announce a new deadline and application form for scholars who are applying to become Institute Visitors, as well as a new teaching opportunity for the Institute’s Mellon Fellows.
Medieval Women Workshop IV in January
PIMS
The Medieval Women Workshop IV, originally scheduled for the end of January 2021, has been tentatively rescheduled to 28–29 January 2022.
PIMS Library Reopening
PIMS
The PIMS Library has received approval to reopen on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. A set of rules and safety protocols will apply.
The Shook Common Room in September
PIMS
We were hoping to be able to open the Laurence K. Shook Common Room to students and scholars this September, but right now we are keeping an eye on the situation. We will post updates on decisions and protocols on this website, so please check back regularly.