Booth Library to Host Author Talks

Eastern Illinois University professors to discuss their latest books at upcoming events.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 11:12pm

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An extremely abstracted, out-of-focus photograph of a bookshelf in a library, with soft, warm pools of light and color creating a dreamlike, atmospheric mood that evokes the intellectual and community-focused nature of the upcoming author events.The upcoming author talks at Booth Library will offer the Charleston community a chance to engage with the intellectual life of Eastern Illinois University.Charleston Today

Eastern Illinois University will host a series of author talks at Booth Library on April 9 and April 15. The events will feature EIU professors discussing their recently published books, including a psychology professor talking about his work on the psychometric fitness of intelligence tests.

Why it matters

These author events at Booth Library provide an opportunity for the local community to engage with EIU faculty and learn about their research and writing. The talks highlight the intellectual contributions of the university and foster connections between the campus and Charleston residents.

The details

The first event on April 9 will feature Mary Canivez, an associate professor, discussing her book "Assessing Psychometric Fitness of Intelligence Tests Toward Evidence-Based Interpretation Practices." The second event on April 15 will host Gary Canivez, a professor of psychology, who will present on his recent publication.

  • The first Authors@EIU event is scheduled for Thursday, April 9, 2026.
  • The second Authors@EIU event will take place on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

The players

Mary Canivez

An associate professor at Eastern Illinois University.

Gary Canivez

A professor of psychology at Eastern Illinois University.

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The takeaway

These author events at Booth Library provide an opportunity for the local community to engage with EIU faculty and learn about their research and writing, fostering connections between the campus and Charleston residents.