Written by Cristina Henriquez, the 2018 One Book Selection was chosen for its tremendous
interdisciplinary potential and the meaningful conversation it will inspire about
topics that matter.
The Minneapolis Star Tribune Offers "A remarkable novel that every American should
read"
The 2019 Selection Committee
CALENDAR of EVENTS for ONE BOOK 2018-2019
SIGNATURE PROGRAMS - EVENTS-SPEAKERS
New Student Convocation Keynote Speaker: Nikki Giovanni
Friday, August 17, 2018 - 5:30 pm
Ramsey Regional Activity Center
Dolores: a documentary on the life and work of Dolores Huerta
A Latinx Speaker Series Program
Thursday, September 6, 2018 - 4:00 pm
University Center Theatre
Defining America/One Book - One Look: A Gallery Exhibition
Bardo Arts Center Fine Arts Museum
September 11, 2018 to May 3, 2019
Exhibit Reception: September 20, 2018 from 5-7 pm
We Were Migrants: Chronicle of indigenous migrants from Chiapas, Mexico
A Latinx Speaker Series Program
An exhibit for Hispanic Heritage Month
September 17 to October 12, 2018
Fine Art Museum Atrium Gallery
Bardo Arts Center
Film: Maya Faces in a Smoking Mirror
September 27th 3:00-5:00 PM
UC Theatre
Movie: Coco
Friday, October 26, 2018
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Show times at 7:00 and 10:00 pm both nights
University Center Theatre
Tunnel of Oppression: It's Hard to Have Liberty
Sponsored by: Intercultural Affairs
February 19-20, 2019 9:00 am-5:00 pm each day
University Center Grand Room
We Were Migrants: Chronicle of indigenous migrants from Chiapas, Mexico
A Latinx Speaker Series Program
March 18-30, 2019
ICA Gallery in the University Center
One Book Author: Cristina Henriquez
Thursday March 21, 7:30-9:00 pm
University Center Grand Room
Reception and Book signing will follow
Check back regularly to see this list of amazing speakers unfold!
CONNECTING THE DOTS: Campus Theme and other points of connection
Chancellor's List Keynote Address: Former US Attorney General Loretta Lynch
September 18, 2018 - 5:00 pm
Bardo Arts Center
Rosa Clemente: Civil Discourse Speaker
Sponsored by: Campus Activities
Tuesday, September 18, 2018-7:00 pm
University Center Grand Room
Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 to October 15, 2018
Cultural Immersion Excursion (Fall Break trip to NYC)
October 6-10, 2018
Sponsored by Intercultural Affairs
Pasofino Social Club
Sponsored by: Campus Activities
October 24, 2018
Bardo Performance Hall
Donny Brito May, a poetry reading (Maya, Spanish, English)
A Latinx Speaker Series Program
September 26, 2018 - 6:00 pm
University Center Theatre
Day of the Dead Altar: an interactive exhibit
A Latinx Speaker Series Program
October 15 to November 3, 2018
Location: TBA
International Education Week
November 12-16, 2018
Sponsored by International Programs and Services
Telling Your Story
Publication Opportunities for WCU student stories and works related to The Book of Unknown Americans.
Ink(a publication for English 101 and 102 students)
Nomad: Special edition
Imagine Magazine
Western Carolinian
The mission of the One Book program is to engage first-year students, as well as the
campus community, in a common intellectual experience that promotes critical thinking
and interdisciplinary conversation. This experience will allow participants to strengthen
academic skills, create connections with peers, instructors, and community members,
and relate universal themes to personal experience and identity. The program seeks
to reflect WCU’s core values and responsibilities as a regionally engaged university.
One Book committee members will serve as ambassadors who aid in integrating reading
selection themes into course curricula, campus events, service learning opportunities,
and departmental goals. The 2018 committee comprises individuals from across campus, ensuring that values and views of all academic
units are considered and represented.
The One Book Experience Will:
- Introduce clear expectations of academic performance and engagement
- Create opportunities to reveal and explore notions of community
- Reflect the University’s mission and core values
- Integrate book themes into course curricula, particularly transition course curricula
- Encourage interaction among peers, instructors, campus and local community members
- Foster interdisciplinary discourse and partnership
- Offer diverse perspectives and cultural exploration
- Stimulate student self-discovery and personal development
- Inspire participation and support from faculty and administrators by clearly conveying
the book’s relevance to the academic experience and student enrichment.
