University Common Read 2013 14 Raymond Bonner journalist

University Common Read 2013 -14

Raymond Bonner – journalist, foreign correspondent, lawyer, Pulitzer Prize Winner

Committee Toni Woolfork-Barnes, co-chair First Year Experience Miranda Howard, co-chair University Libraries Shari Glaser Parent and Family Programs Jil Larson English Jodie Palmer Teaching, Learning, and Educational Studies Raja Aravamuthan Chemical and Paper Engineering Dave Powell Aviation Richard Long Health and Human Services Norm Hawker Finance and Commercial Law Juan Tavares Haenicke Institute for Global Education

Selection Process • Began with a list of 8 titles presented by committee members • Committee members read and discussed titles • Came up with a short list of 4 titles • Made final decision based on specific criteria

Selection Criteria • Subject interesting to our students, thought provoking • Clear, exemplary writing style • Themes that would appeal to many disciplines, opportunities for assignments and classroom discussion • Availability of author for campus visit variety of formats – print, ebook, audio supporting literature and materials • Promotes the “Three Pillars”

Three Pillars • • • Student centered – Provides examples of critical thinking, understanding our legal system Discovery driven – Uncovering facts using forensic evidence, persist in find a way to find a solution Globally engaged – World is full of injustices, look for ways to alleviate injustices

Events for “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” • Author presentation, 540 in audience • Lacks Family question and answer period, reception • Panel discussions, small group discussions • Reading with Friends • Thank you, Sponsors Office of Academic Affairs and Provost Office of Diversity and Inclusion First Year Experience Center for the Study of Ethics in Society University Libraries

Events and Sponsors for 2013 -14 • Office of Academic Affairs – author visit, Oct. 14 • First Year Experience – First Year Seminar, discussions at Orientation, Bronco Bash • University Libraries – Banners for Waldo Library, Reading with Friends, Lib-Guide • Dorothy J. Mc. Ginnis Reading Center – Group Discussions • Faculty Professional Learning Community (FPLC) - Jim Crow Museum Traveling Exhibition

Sponsorship Opportunities • Posters and brochures for events, $300 - $1000 • Bronco Bash bookmarks, book excerpts handout, $300 • Convocation and Matriculation Program, $800 • Reception for author, $1000 -4000 • Speaker’s gift, $50 • Providing gift cards, items for essay contests, door prizes, $25 - $250 • Panel Discussions, Department Discussions • Film Series, $300 - $2500

Resources • Lib-Guide http: //libguides. wmich. edu/WMU_Common_Read • Facebook – WMU University Common Read • Reading Group Kits available from Waldo Library Access Services on June 1

Contact Toni Woolfork-Barnes First Year Experience 387 -2301 Miranda Howard University Libraries 387 -5166