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Join us to celebrate the publication of Nabokov on the Heights: New Studies from Boston College. Curated by Maxim D. Shrayer, Professor of Russian, English, and Jewish Studies, this unique volume features contributions by former undergraduates and graduate students who participated in Shrayer’s research seminar, as well as English Department faculty who work on Nabokov. Meet a panel of contributors and delve into the complex themes and rich language of Nabokov’s works.


Nina Khaghany BA’24 recently completed an MA in English at Columbia University.

Matthew Lyberg BA’00 is Global Head of AI, Asset Management & Product at Manulife Wealth & Asset Management.

Katie Pelkey, MA ’24 is pursuing an MFA in creative writing from Syracuse University.

Eric Weiskott is Professor of English at Boston College and author of Cycle of Dreams.

Moderated by Maxim D. Shrayer, Chair of the Department of Eastern, Slavic, and German
Studies, and author of Zion Square.