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THE Common Reading Program

SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY's 2008-2009 COMMON READING SELECTION, PERSEPOLIS

 

Fall Review:

 

Spring Preview:

Persepolis events are planned throughout the academic year.  Join us this spring for these Common Reading/One Book, One Community events!

Persian and Iranian Art Exhibits in Washington, D.C. Thursday, April 16, 2009, leaving Shepherd at 9 a.m. Participate in a bus trip to the Freer and Sackler Galleries in Washington, D.C. to view Persian/Iranian art treasurers (part of the East Asian Collection) during a guided tour the two galleries.  Bus transportation to the city will be provided by The Gateway Program. Free and open to all on a 1st come, 1st serve basis. For reservations or more information, contact Judi McIntyre at (304) 876-5396.

 

Persian New Year Exhibit - March 16 - 24, 2009 in the Scarborough Library.

 

Santur Musical Performance Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 7 p.m. Concert featuring Raya Bahrami on the santur (Persian stringed instrument) in Reynolds Hall. Free and open to all.

 

2009/2010 Common Reading Selection Underway!

The FYEX Task Force is currently considering books for the 2009/2010 Common Reading. Suggestions from students, faculty, staff & the community were compiled in November. Task Force members agreed to each read those texts selected and will come together again in January to narrow the choices to five nominations.  These five finalists will be voted upon by the campus community in February 2009. Stay tuned for more information on the selection process for the next Common Reading!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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