The Great Books Mini-Lecture Series is designed to introduce you to watershed texts that have changed their readers’ views of the world. It’s a series of short talks on great books. Watch for these scheduled events in the CoLab.
Discover six spell-binding reads, from the experiential to the exploratory. RSVP to as many presentations as you like or meet us in the CoLab. All sessions are on Wednesdays. You will receive a link to a Zoom session for each one you choose.
These events will be recorded for later viewing.
Sep. 2 | Noon – 1 p.m.
“Nemesis”
Ted Rollins, Professor of English, takes you on a journey to a death star falsely believed to mankind’s last hope for survival in Isaac Asimov’s “Nemesis.”
Discover a separated family’s journey through triumph and tragedy.
Oct. 7 | Noon – 1 p.m.
“The Namesake”
Kara Kynion, Director of the Writing Center, explores the nuances of the immigrant experience following a family’s arrival into America in “The Namesake” by Jhumpa Lahiri.
Get a glimpse into a novel that spans three decades, two continents, and two generations.
Nov. 11 | Noon – 1 p.m.
“Lying: A Metaphorical Memoir”
Sam Bell, Professor of English, uncovers the nature of truth and the narratives we tell ourselves in “Lying: A Metaphorical Memoir” by Lauren Slater.
Journey into the complexity and morality woven within a compulsion to lie.
“Lying: A Metaphorical Memoir” Zoom link
Feb. 3 | Noon – 1 p.m.
“Dungeon Crawler Carl”
Faith Jacobsen, Professor of Chemistry, dives into a post-apocalyptic world where your survival is live-streamed in “Dungeon Crawler Carl” by Matt Dinniman.
Experience the self-published book that became a literary sensation.
“Dungeon Crawler Carl” Zoom link
Mar. 3 | Noon – 1 p.m.
“The Psychology of Money”
Peyton Reichert, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, invites you to see how behavior and emotions influence financial decisions in Morgan Housel’s “The Psychology of Money.”
Enjoy stories that explore common biases and mistakes we all make.
“The Psychology of Money” Zoom link.
Apr. 7 | Noon – 1 p.m.
“Life in the Studio: Inspiration and Lessons on Creativity”
Laura Beth Cochran, Assistant Professor of Architecture, introduces a portrayal of a creative life and a manual for those inspired in “Life in the Studio: Inspiration and Lessons on Creativity” by Frances Palmer.
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to create.
“Life in the Studio: Inspiration and Lessons on Creativity” Zoom link.
Sponsored by JCCC English/Journalism Department