Sherlock Holmes has captivated the world with his mysteries and adventures for over 100 years. Along with creating one of the most well-known literary characters of all time, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is also known for creating stories of suspense, adventure, and mystery. Throughout the 58 short stories and 4 novels that highlight the careers of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson, our heroes face mythical beasts and chase mastermind criminals through the streets of London. There are adaptations and extensions of these stories across virtually all forms of media which contribute to their lasting cultural impact. Why do Holmes and the stories endure and continue to thrive? Join Professor Emeritus Rodney Henshaw and Dr. Michael Couvillon from Drake University as they help us explore this enduring character and dive into the spooky side of Sherlock Holmes for the Halloween season. "Come Watson, come--the game is afoot!" Registration for this free event is appreciated.
Rod Henshaw, Professor of Librarianship, served as Dean of Drake's Cowles Library from 1996 to 2018. He retired from Drake in August 2020. He also served in leadership positions at Penn State and Emory University. Rod has been an active Sherlockian, and a member of science fiction fan culture. Dean Emeritus Henshaw has donated to Drake his Sherlock Holmes, Ray Bradbury and science fiction collection.
Dr. Michael Couvillon is a professor of education at Drake University. His areas of expertise are emotional and behavioral disorders, functional behavioral assessments and behavior intervention plans, and juvenile justice. Michael has a BA from the University of Nebraska Kearney, M.Ed from the University of North Texas, and PhD from the University of North Texas. Michael and Rod co-teach a class at Drake called "Sherlock Holmes: A Study of Character, Adventure and Culture."
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