Cover to Cover: A Community Reading Journey for Students, Staff, and Faculty
Reading discussion groups co-led by President Anne F. Harris
The Cover to Cover series returns for the third year. President Anne F. Harris along with members of the College’s senior leadership team, will delve into a selection of contemporary books from Cover to Cover and students, staff, and faculty are invited to join.
Seven works have been selected for the 2024-25 academic year. In the spirit of fostering discussions, in-person participation is limited per session. Registrations will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants who do not own the book under discussion will be provided with access to an online or print copy.
All discussions for registered participants will be held from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Nollen First Floor Conference Room. Lunch will be included.
Upcoming Dates and Topics
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Dave Cormier. Learning in a Time of Abundance: The Community Is the Curriculum with Elaine Marzluff, Breid-McFarland Professor of Science and Chair of the Faculty.
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Michael S. Roth. The Student: A Short History with Myrna Hernández, Chief of Staff and Vice President of Administration and Kyla Miller ’25, SGA President.
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Jonathan Haidt. The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness with Robert Willey, Shift Supervisor, Campus Safety and Co-Chair, Staff Council.
JANUARY 21, 2025
Brian Rosenberg. “Whatever It Is, I’m Against It”: Resistance to Change in Higher Education with Mark Peltz, Daniel and Patricia Jipp Finkelman Dean of Careers, Life, and Service and Interim Dean Jerry Seaman.
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Illah Reza Nourbakhsh and Jennifer Keating. AI and Humanity with JT Thayer, Chief Investment Officer and Jonathan Colby, Chief Information Officer.
MARCH 4, 2025
Amanda Ripley. High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out with Joe Bagnoli, Vice President of Enrollment, Dean of Admission & Financial Aid.
APRIL 8, 2025
Bryan Alexander. Universities on Fire: Higher Education in the Climate Crisis with Heather Cox, Director of Emergency Management and Risk Mitigation; Data Privacy Officer.