This nation is undergoing a period of “Educational Enlightenment”. There are many theories and presenters as it pertains to its past, present and future. I am writing to you today, for your consideration of attendance and promotion of one of these “Educational Enlightenment” presentations.
This year, the Brooks College Office of Integrative Learning and Advising at Grand Valley State University is proud to announce its 8th annual Community Reading Project (CRP). The Community Reading Project is an interdisciplinary endeavor among the GVSU campuses and local communities. It is dedicated to providing students, staff, faculty, administration and members of our communities with the highest quality engagement of reading and discussing relevant books. Each year a single book by a major author is selected whose themes deal with relevant issues.
This year, the Brook College Office of Integrative Learning is happy to announce the book: “The Element: How finding your passion changes everything” written by Sir Ken Robinson. Sir Ken Robinson will be speaking in the Fieldhouse Arena on the GVSU Allendale campus on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 from 7:00 to 9:00pm with a book signing to follow. Doors will open at 6:00pm. This event is free and open to the public. Although, there is no ticket required, nor reserved seating for the general public, please still go to the RSVP link below and inform them of your attendance. They are using this RSVP site to get a count of number of attendees so proper seating arrangements can be made.
The CRP has made “book club kits” available for check out at the GVSU Library for the community, if you are interested in checking one out, feel free to contact Jeff Domagala Graduate Assistant, Office of Integrative Learning and Advising, Grand Valley State University at
domagaje@gvsu.edu or (616) 331-8200.
The kits include 10 books and discussion questions which are meant to encourage community members to read and discuss the book. We encourage classrooms, student leadership groups, libraries, teachers, and students to engage in the book before the event!
