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 Book Excerpts: First Pages - Limited Preview Print a Flyer of this event |
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 Book Excerpts: First Pages Print a Flyer of this event |
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 Book Excerpts: First Pages - Limited Preview Print a flyer of this event |
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 Book excerpts: First Pages |
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.
