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“Charming Billy” Book Discussions, Feb. 11, 19, 24

February 9, 2015

UP students on whiteIn preparation for the February 26 Schoenfeldt Distinguished Writers visit by author Alice McDermott, all UP community members are invited to the following book discussions facilitated by Fr. Charlie Gordon, C.S.C., Garaventa Center, in the Clark Library conference room:

  • Wednesday, February 11, 3:30 to 5 p.m.
  • Thursday, February 19, noon to 1:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, February 24, noon to 1:30 p.m.

The ReadUP initiative encourages UP community members to read McDermott’s novel, Charming Billy, and to participate in these and other discussions. The Clark Library no longer has free copies available. For more information contact the provost’s office at 7105 or staten@up.edu.

Filed Under: 02-09-2015, Academics, Garaventa Center Tagged With: Alice McDermott, ReadUP Community Reading Initiative, Rev. Charles Gordon C.S.C.

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