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ASWM Conference THIS WEEK
This is it! This week I’ll be at the ASWM 2025 Conference I’ve mentioned it before, and now it’s finally here— this week I’ll be...
Jaclyn Kalkhurst
Mar 241 min read
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Presenting on the White Snake Fable
I am thrilled to share some exciting news: this coming March 2025, I will be presenting my paper on the White Snake fable from Chinese...
Jaclyn Kalkhurst
Jan 212 min read
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Published Author!
Toda y, on this Winter Solstice marking the longest night of the year, I am thrilled to share a momentous milestone in my academic...
Jaclyn Kalkhurst
Dec 20, 20242 min read
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Publishing in the Mythological Studies Journal
AI Generated Image We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming publication of Crucibles of the Earth: Underworld Journeys in Chinese and...
Jaclyn Kalkhurst
Nov 14, 20241 min read
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Dissertation Committee confirmed!
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve officially secured my dissertation committee! This marks a significant step forward on my journey, and...
Jaclyn Kalkhurst
Nov 12, 20241 min read
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Presenting at the Mythologium Conference this Saturday!
This weekend marks my scholarly debut at the 2024 Mythologium Conference, where I'll be presenting on the Chinese underworld as a lived,...
Jaclyn Kalkhurst
Nov 7, 20241 min read
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Remembering Dana White
I won’t claim that I knew Dana so intimately that he was like a father figure to me. But what amazes me is how, in just one year since...
Jaclyn Kalkhurst
Oct 29, 20241 min read
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Canceled - Panelist for Myth Salon - Myths, Monsters, Mummies and Much More
Due to the passing of Dana White, this event has been canceled. We will reconvene and do this event in 2025. ✨Exciting News!✨ I’ve been...
Jaclyn Kalkhurst
Oct 8, 20241 min read
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Securing My Dissertation Committee: A Journey with My Chair
As I embark on the next phase of my academic journey—writing my dissertation—one of the most crucial steps has been securing a strong,...
Jaclyn Kalkhurst
Sep 25, 20242 min read
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My dissertation concept
As I begin my dissertation journey over the next two years, I'm excited to delve into the rich and often overlooked creation myths from...
Jaclyn Kalkhurst
Aug 13, 20241 min read
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Presenting at Mythologium 2024!
I am thrilled to announce that I will be presenting my paper on “ Chinese Underworld Mythology ” at the International Society for Myth’s...
Jaclyn Kalkhurst
Aug 13, 20241 min read
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