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Go Big Read Seeks Nominations for Sophomore Year
Posted 11/10/2009
MADISON, Wis. – UW–Madison’s common book program, Go Big Read, is engaging students, faculty, staff and the community in a shared academic experience as they read and discuss “In Defense of Food,” by Michael Pollan. Go Big Read is having a successful first year and early feedback on the ongoing program has been enthusiastic.
Planning for the sophomore year is already well under way, and nominations are currently being accepted for next year’s book selection. Nominated books should do one or more of the following:
- promote enjoyment of reading by being readable, relevant and engaging;
- incorporate sufficient depth and scope to promote sustained discussion of different points of view;
- appeal to individuals from a variety of backgrounds; and
- have cross-disciplinary appeal and lend itself to tie-ins in a variety of activities and programming on campus.
The program goals of Go Big Read are to engage the campus community and beyond in an academically focused reading experience; generate vigorous discussions and exchanges of diverse ideas; promote connections among students, faculty, staff, alumni and the broader community; tap into and promote the intellectual resources of the campus; promote educational initiatives and learning outcomes; and bridge learning experiences inside and outside the classroom.
The Go Big Read Steering Committee will sift and winnow through all the submissions for the Chancellor, who will make the final selection. Visit the Go Big Read program website to submit a title and to learn more about the program.
