2008 Woodie Awards
Exploration of diversity through literature
Instructors unite in order to discuss cultural novels
Uyen Vo
Issue date: 12/14/06 Section: In Focus
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There are no strict rules or obligations to attend every meeting or read all books. "There are even people who come who haven't read the book to enjoy the exchange of ideas," Baumann said.
Sometimes there are books that not everyone likes. "It's not all great stuff, so I stopped going for a while," said Ogman.
"(The club is) invigorating," Ogman added, "It has brought in people across the campus, from math, theater, the library, business and others." Staff and instructors have the opportunity to get to know each other and have thoughtful discussions outside of their discipline. "It's a great group," Ogman said. "It's really nice to get together to talk about ideas outside of regular teaching."
The conversations are very much open forum and all ideas acknowledged. "There have been lots of disagreements," Ogman said, "but that's part of the pleasure of listening to others' intakes and approaches." Three authors have come in person, including Alfredo Vea, author of La Marravilla. "It was phenomenal," Ogman said. Baumann described his style as "wonderful, interesting, dynamic, political." Another author is anticipated for spring of 2007.
Just recently, the book club read Good Fortune: My Journey to Gold Mountain by Li Keng Wong. Wong came to the campus last week during College Hour to do book signings and lead a discussion.
Sometimes there are books that not everyone likes. "It's not all great stuff, so I stopped going for a while," said Ogman.
"(The club is) invigorating," Ogman added, "It has brought in people across the campus, from math, theater, the library, business and others." Staff and instructors have the opportunity to get to know each other and have thoughtful discussions outside of their discipline. "It's a great group," Ogman said. "It's really nice to get together to talk about ideas outside of regular teaching."
The conversations are very much open forum and all ideas acknowledged. "There have been lots of disagreements," Ogman said, "but that's part of the pleasure of listening to others' intakes and approaches." Three authors have come in person, including Alfredo Vea, author of La Marravilla. "It was phenomenal," Ogman said. Baumann described his style as "wonderful, interesting, dynamic, political." Another author is anticipated for spring of 2007.
Just recently, the book club read Good Fortune: My Journey to Gold Mountain by Li Keng Wong. Wong came to the campus last week during College Hour to do book signings and lead a discussion.
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