Around the World Through Books

Mission Statement:

Through targeted books selected to exemplify the college’s culturally rich and diverse population, we are committed to expanding awareness of other cultures and increasing global perspectives. Programs featured draw on the experience and knowledge of local and nationally acclaimed authors, the diverse talents of the JSRCC faculty and student body, and the local community to foster a public forum to exchange ideas and learning.

 

2009-10 Schedule of Events

Title Author Discussion Leaders Date and Time Location

Summers with Lincoln: Looking for the Man in the Monuments

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James A. Percoco James A. Percoco Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009
7:00 - 8:30 pm
The Auditorium, Massey Library Technology Center*

The Rape of Europa: The Fate of Europe's Treasures in the Third Reich and the Second World War

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Lynn H. Nicholas Wayne Knight, Karen Steele

Rescheduled:

Wednesday, November 18, 7:00-8:30pm

Tentatively:
The Gallery, Room 101 in Georgiadis Hall

How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization

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Franklin Foer Jena Morrison, etc. Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010 7:00-8:30 pm The Auditorium, Massey Library Technology Center*

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life

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Barbara Kingsolver Cindy Conner Thursday, April 8, 2010 6 pm Western Campus, JSRCC

*The Auditorium is located in the new Massey Library Technology Center on Parham Campus.

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