Honors Program Event

Common Read 2009

A Dessert Discussion

This spring, the Univeristy Honors Program is continuing the tradition of a common read. Students have the opportunity to sign up to be a part of a book discussion. In early December, the book will be distributed to interested students. You will have until the beginning of February to read the book. After returning from winter break, there will be a discussion through the middle of the book held via D2L. At the discussion, students will discuss the book with professors and fellow students over a variety of desserts.Participation inboth of the discussions is required, in addition to writing a 2 page reflection paper. Enjoy eatingluscious dessertswhile we discuss, together with selected professors and campus leaders, the provocative book The Translator, by Daoud Hari, and earn 1 Honors Credit for it!

Thursday, February 11
6:30pm
UC Ballroom

Sign-up & pay $5 by Monday, November 23rd, 2009 to reserve your spot!

For $5, you get a copy of the book, and of course, enjoy the dessert, too! Earn 1 credit of Honor 498 for completing the following steps:

  • Reading The Translator, by Daoud Hari
  • Contributing thoughtful insight to the D2L discussion
  • Watching a related film
  • Writing a short response about the experience

To participate in this event, please e-mail honors@uww.edu and let us know so we can start collecting a count for book orders.