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The first ever conference jointly organized by the IVNS and the French VNS, "Vladimir Nabokov, or Education without Borders", took place at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, from October 31 - November 2, 2024. The program is here. In addition to a raft of excellent papers, there was a Cornell exhibit on VN's butterfly science, a pop-up exhibit of manuscripts and inscribed books with butterflies for Véra, and visits to several former Nabokov residences. Attendees registered at the Pale Fire Lounge, and the campus was supremely welcoming. The organizers pulled off an amazing feat despite several setbacks along the way. A more thorough report on the conference is likely to follow, and at least a few photos.

Notes and Brief Commentaries #87 (NabNotes) has been released. Enjoy! The next deadline for NabNotes submissions is February 15; find full instructions via the "NabNotes" link on the menu line.  Old issues of The Nabokovian are now all open access, thanks to Dana Dragnoiu's generous efforts.  Explore the site, register and contribute news or corrections if you wish, and join the society to view members-only content.