By Dan Nonte, University Relations
Contact: (336) 334-4314
Posted 8-13-08
GREENSBORO, NC – An a la carte book group at UNCG will begin meeting Sept. 29 and will focus on the theme of sustainability. A faculty member will lead each evening’s discussion.
The series is organized by the Friends of the UNCG Libraries. Space is limited, so registration is strongly encouraged. Preference is given to Friends of the UNCG Libraries members who pre-register.
Those who wish to participate may register for any or all of the discussions. To reserve a space, call Barry Miller at (336) 256-0112 or visit http://library.uncg.edu/fol/register/.
“A Walk in the Woods” by Bill Bryson
Discussion Leader: Dr. Greg Grieve, Department of Religious Studies
7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29
Hodges Reading Room, 2nd Floor, Jackson Library
“The Crystal World” by J.G. Ballard
Discussion Leader: Fred Chappell, Professor Emeritus of English.
7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27
Hodges Reading Room, 2nd Floor, Jackson Library
Essays: “Native Hill” by Wendell Berry, “The Meadow Across the Creek” by Thomas Berry
Discussion Leader: Ann Berry Somers, Department of Biology (Wendell Berry is not a relative, Thomas Berry is her uncle.)
7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24
Hodges Reading Room, 2nd Floor, Jackson Library
“Native Hill” can be found in “The Art of the Commonplace: The Agrarian Essays of Wendell Berry.” “The Meadow Across the Creek” can be found in “The Great Work: Our Way into the Future” and at www.thomasberry.org/Essays/MeadowAcrossCreek.html.
“Animal, Vegetable and Miracle: A Year of Food Life” by Barbara Kingsolver
Discussion Leader: Dr. Anne-Marie Scott, Department of Nutrition
7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26
Sticks & Stones Restaurant, Elam Avenue and Walker Avenue
The discussion has been relocated due to elevator construction in Jackson Library.
“The Maytrees” by Annie Dillard
Discussion Leader: Dr. Hepsie Roskelly, Department of English
7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23
Hodges Reading Room, 2nd Floor, Jackson Library
Due to elevator construction, there won’t be handicapped access to the library’s 2nd floor.
Visitors to campus can park in any university parking deck for $1 an hour. The Walker Avenue deck, at Walker Avenue and Stirling Street, is closest to the library. The library is connected to Elliott University Center, which faces Stirling Street and the Walker Avenue deck. Campus maps are available on the UNCG web site: www.uncg.edu/online_map/.
