Dr. Elza C. Tiner, professor of English and Latin, will present "The Mysterious Lady of Wells and Thomas Chaundler's Defense of Human Nature." While working on the correlations between the thirteenth-century Latin encyclopedia, Vincent of Beauvais, Speculum Historiale, and the fifteenth-century play, Thomas Chaundler, Liber Apologeticus de Omni Statu Humanae Naturae (Apology for the Defence of Human Nature in Every State) c.

Social Criticism: The Prints of William Hogarth. Exhibition includes engravings from the series Industry and Idleness (1747; reprinted from the original plates 1840). Opening reception: Thursday, August 30, 4 p.m.

Picturing Wonderland: Sir John Tenniel's Illustrations for the Alice books. Dr. Richard Burke, professor of English, guest curator. Opening reception: Thursday, August 30, 4 p.m.

During spring 2012, museum studies minor Gibb Zea '13 undertook an independent study to replicate 18th-century-style garments, such as the red coat worn by Samuel Adams in his 1772 portrait by John Singleton Copley. The project included research of styles, materials and construction, pattern-making, and hand-sewing using authentic materials and tools of a period tailor. Opening reception: Thursday, August 30, 4 p.m.

Exhibition: Lauren Collings: Recent Work. Daura Gallery, Dillard Fine Arts Center, through August 15.