Thursday, December 10, 2009

2010-2011 BSC Campus Read -- Suggestions?

What shall we read for the 2010-2011 BSC Campus Read? Here are the basic guidelines:

  1. The book must be in print and in a paperback edition to ensure that it is available and affordable.
  2. The book should be reasonably short -- 200-350 pages.
  3. The Campus Read selection should be an engaging read that will generate lively discussion.
  4. The book should explore any of the universal themes of literature such as coming of age, abuse of power, triumph over adversity, the importance of the individual, conflicts with self, others, and nature, etc.
The Campus Read Committee will take suggestions through January 2010. Please post your suggestions as a comment on the blog, or contact one of these committee members:

  • Theresa Felderman, Chair
  • Marlene Anderson
  • karen bauer
  • Lynette Borjeson-Painter
  • Dan Leingang
  • Janelle Masters
  • Kitty Netzer
  • Erin Price
  • Dan Rogers
  • Jean Rolandelli
  • Carla Sivesind
  • Tom Stein
  • Lynn Warnke

Laura Knudsen Writes Winning Campus Read Essay

Congratulations to Laura Knudsen, who wrote the winning essay for the Campus Read essay contest! Laura will receive a $500 scholarship from the BSC Foundation for the 2010 Spring Semester. Her essay, "A Revolutionary Tale: Coming-of-Age Despite Oppression," will be published in The Mystician in January.

Ten students submitted essays. Judges were Erin Price, Assistant Professor of English; Tom Marple, Assistant Professor of Graphic Design & Communications; Tom Stein, Associate Professor of English; Kris Smotherman, English adjunct instructor; Lori Smith, Reference Librarian; Rita Nodland, Alumni Coordinator; and Robert Canter, Custodian, NECE.

Thanks to all who participated.