The ASU Department of English's biennial Chaucer Celebration commemorates the life and work of medieval author Geoffrey Chaucer with events such as film festivals, concerts, performances, and academic discussions.
2024 Chaucer Celebration
Chaucer and Tyranny: March 14-15, 2024
In 2024, we'll feature a public lecture by Professor Natasha Piano (UCLA), a roundtable discussion, and an exhibition of ASU Library’s collection of early printed editions of Chaucer’s works.
All events are free of charge, open to the public, and take place at ASU's Tempe campus.
More information coming soon!
Sponsored by ASU’s Dean of Humanities in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of English, Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, ASU Library, Institute for Humanities Research, School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies, and School of Politics and Global Studies.
More information: Richard Newhauser
Past Chaucer Celebrations
2022 Chaucer Celebration
Chaucer Returns to the Movies: April 6-7, 2022
Chaucer Celebration 2022 Poster
Chaucer Film Contest 2022 Poster
2020 Chaucer Celebration
Chaucer Goes to the Movies: April 16, 2020
2020 Film Contest Winners
First Prize: ASU Undergraduate Film
"The Pardoner's Tale" (Short Film). Directed by Quincy Ray Barham. Starring Isaiah Lara, Nathan Merck, and Canyon DiMare
Second Prize: ASU Undergraduate Film
"The Cook's Tale." Written by Claudia Deley and Briyannah E. Simmons. Directed by Briyannah E. Simmons. Edited by Ross Holding. Starring Patrick D. Surface-Grimsley, Lucas Dern, David Huff, Eric Davis, and Briyannah E. Simmons.
First Prize: High School Student Film
"The Knight's Tale: Combat Between Palamon and Arcite." Written by Sebastian Owens. Directed by Sebastian Owens and Suzanna Anderson. Starring Elias Enriquez, Tanner French, and Sebastian Owens.
Chaucer Celebration 2020 Poster
2018 Chaucer Celebration
Twenty-First-Century Chaucer: March 23, 2018
Chaucer Celebration 2018 Poster
2016 Chaucer Celebration
The Art(s) of Being Geoffrey Chaucer: March 18, 2016
Chaucer Celebration 2016 Poster
2014 Chaucer Celebration
Chaucerian Comedy and the Senses (of Humor): April 18, 2014
Chaucer Celebration 2014 Poster
2012 Chaucer Celebration
Chaucer's England—Sights, Sounds, Poetry: March 30, 2012
Chaucer Celebration 2012 Poster
2010 Chaucer Celebration
Chaucer and Religion: April 1-2, 2010
Chaucer Celebration 2010 Poster
2009 Chaucer Celebration
Chaucer's New Easter Clothes Day: April 3, 2009
Chaucer Celebration 2009 Program