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. 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.
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.
Sponsored by JCCC English/Journalism Department