Win a pair of tickets to Hancher for dinner and concert by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra: The Love Songs of Duke Ellington on Tuesday, February 12th at 7:30 p.m.

One of the greatest love stories of all time, Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, has engaged people since it was first performed in the 16th century. People from all walks of life can relate to the characters, the story, the history.

For this contest, we want you to tell us how Romeo & Juliet relates to your discipline.

1. Find a scholarly article, book, artistic work, etc from your discipline.
2. Compare it to any part of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet (in 250-500 words). Make sure to include a complete citation of the scholarly work you are comparing.
3. Submit your entry by Monday, February 4th at 12:00 p.m.

A panel of librarians will choose the winning entry. The winner will be notified on Friday, February 8th.

Contest Rules and Eligibility Requirements
With Love From the Libraries is open to all undergraduate and graduate University of Iowa students. Participants must submit essays with complete citations through the website form. No other types of entries will be accepted. Each student can enter only once, duplicates will be discarded. No entries will be accepted after noon on Monday, February 4, 2008. The decisions of the judges are final.

For questions about the contest, please contact Kristi Bontrager, Coordinator, Public Relations, University of Iowa Libraries.

Comparison essay or sonnet (250-500 words)