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October 2023
Honors Book Discussion with Dr. Jerry Shannon
REGISTRATION REQUIRED - All book discussion sign-ups announced at the beginning of the semester on the Honors listserv Book: THE SECRET LIFE OF GROCERIES by Benjamin Lorr Discussion Leader: Dr. Jerry Shannon, Associate Professor of Geography Date: Wednesday, October 4, 6:00-8:00pm Location: Moore Hall 116 Description: The miracle of the supermarket has never been more apparent. Like the doctors and nurses who care for the sick, suddenly the men and women who stock our shelves and operate our warehouses are…
Find out more »Honors Book Discussion with Dr. Emily Sahakian
REGISTRATION REQUIRED - All book discussion sign-ups announced at the beginning of the semester on the Honors listserv Book: HUMANITARIAN AFTERSHOCKS IN HAITI by Mark Schuller Discussion Leader: Dr. Emily Sahakian, Associate Professor of Theatre & Film Studies and Romance Languages Date: Friday, October 6, 3:00-5:00pm Location: Moore Hall 116 Description: The 2010 earthquake in Haiti was one of the deadliest disasters in modern history, sparking an international aid response—with pledges and donations of $16 billion—that was exceedingly generous. But…
Find out more »Honors Book Discussion with Jessica Hunt
REGISTRATION REQUIRED - All book discussion sign-ups announced at the beginning of the semester on the Honors listserv Book: THE ADVENTURES OF AMINA AL-SIRAFI by Shannon Chakraborty Discussion Leader: Ms. Jessica Hunt, Assistant Dean and Director of Scholarships, Morehead Honors College Date: Monday, October 16, 6:00-7:30pm Location: Moore Hall 116 Description: Amina al-Sirafi should be content. After a storied and scandalous career as one of the Indian Ocean’s most notorious pirates, she’s survived backstabbing rogues, vengeful merchant princes, several husbands,…
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Honors Book Discussion with Dr. Amy Rosemond
REGISTRATION REQUIRED - All book discussion sign-ups announced at the beginning of the semester on the Honors listserv Book: THE DEVIL’S ELEMENT: PHOSPHORUS AND A WORLD OUT OF BALANCE by Dan Egan Discussion Leader: Dr. Amy Rosemond, Distinguished Research Professor of Ecology Date: Monday, November 6, 6:00-8:00pm Location: Dr. Rosemond’s home (address will be sent to registrants) Description: Phosphorus has played a critical role in some of the most lethal substances on earth: firebombs, rat poison, nerve gas. But it’s…
Find out more »Honors Book Discussion with Dr. Gary Green
REGISTRATION REQUIRED - All book discussion sign-ups announced at the beginning of the semester on the Honors listserv Book: WHAT THE BEST COLLEGE STUDENTS DO by Ken Bain Discussion Leader: Dr. Gary Green, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor of Natural Resources, Recreation, and Tourism Management Date: Monday, November 6, 6:00-8:00pm Location: Moore Hall 116 Description: Combining academic research on learning and motivation with insights drawn from interviews with people who have won Nobel Prizes, Emmys, or otherwise led…
Find out more »Honors Book Discussion with Dr. Laurena Bernabo
REGISTRATION REQUIRED - All book discussion sign-ups announced at the beginning of the semester on the Honors listserv Book: HOW TO BE PERFECT: THE CORRECT ANSWER TO EVERY MORAL QUESTION by Michael Schur Discussion Leader: Dr. Laurena Bernabo, Assistant Professor of Entertainment and Media Studies Date: Tuesday, November 14, 6:00-8:00pm Location: Moore Hall 116 Description: Most people think of themselves as “good", but it’s not always easy to determine what’s “good” or “bad” - especially in a world filled with…
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