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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.

Fall 2025 Great Books Series

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. You will receive a link to a Zoom session for each one you choose.

These events will be recorded for later viewing.

Sep. 3 | Noon – 1 p.m.
“Demon Copperhead”

Megan Doyle, Associate Professor of College Success, takes you on a journey to rural Appalachia in Barbara Kingsolver’s Pulitzer-Prize winning “Demon Copperhead.”

Discover a young hero’s journey through triumph and tragedy.

"Demon Copperhead" Zoom link


Oct. 1 | Noon – 1 p.m.
“Who Moved My Cheese?”

Chrystal Tatum, Associate Professor of Hospitality Management, explores the four reactions to change with “Who Moved My Cheese?” by Spencer Johnson.

Get a glimpse into one of the best-selling business books of all time.

"Who Moved My Cheese?" Zoom link


Nov. 5 | Noon – 1 p.m.
“The Underground Man”

Greg Luthi, Professor of English, uncovers a mysterious disappearance turned tragic murder in “The Underground Man” by Ross MacDonald.

Journey into the complexity and morality woven within the quintessential detective novel.

"The Underground Man" Zoom link


Feb. 4 | Noon – 1 p.m.
“Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking”

Holly Manning, Associate Professor of Communication Studies, teaches the value of one-third of our world’s population in “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking” by Susan Cain.

Experience the book that revolutionized the way we see introverts.

"Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" Zoom link


Mar. 4 | Noon – 1 p.m.
“Deaf Utopia: A Memoir―and a Love Letter to a Way of Life”

Kimberly Kuhns, Chair and Professor of American Sign Language (ASL)/Deaf Studies, invites you to experience how the Deaf community navigate a world meant for the hearing in Nyle DiMarco’s “Deaf Utopia: A Memoir―and a Love Letter to a Way of Life.”

Enjoy first-hand accounts, both hilarious and heartbreaking.

"Deaf Utopia: A Memoir―and a Love Letter to a Way of Life" Zoom link


Apr. 1 | Noon – 1 p.m.
“Lunch Poems”

Matthew Schmeer, Professor of English, introduces a candid portrayal of a desire for personal connection in “Lunch Poems” by Frank O'Hara.

Go stanza-by-stanza and get to know one of the great American poets.

"Lunch Poems" Zoom link

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