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Fahrenheit 451 : A Book Panel Discussion
Our book panel will feature brief comments on the book by a broad cross section of SCSU Faculty, including Will Hochman (English),Tricia Lin (Women's Studies), Wes O'Brien (Media Studies), Troy Paddock (History) and Jacqueline Toce (Library Services). An open discussion will follow the remarks by the panelists. The session will be moderated Cindy Schofield-Bodt (Library Services). Refreshments will be served.
Monday April 21, 2008 1:00pm to 2:30pm in Engleman Hall B121 A&B
Fahrenheit 451 : A Film Presentation
“ Fahrenheit 451 : A Film Presentation” will feature a free screening of the film version of the book. Directed by François Truffaut and starring Oskar Werner and Julie Christie, the film was released in 1966. The screening will be hosted by SCSU faculty David Pettigrew (Philosophy) and Hing Wu (Library Services). A discussion will follow the film. Refreshments will be served. The screening of Fahrenheit 451 is a special presentation of the university's film series, “Cinéma du Monde”.
Thursday April 24, 2008 7:35pm to 10:30pm in Engleman Hall A120
Banned Books Educational Display
Buley Library Lobby
April 7-May 23, 2008
Read the Book
Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 is available for purchase at a 20% discount in the SCSU Barnes and Noble Bookstore in the Michael J. Adanti Student Center 203-392-5270
Sponsored by the Southern Connecticut State University
Office of Academic Affairs and Buley Library
For further information contact:
David Pettigrew, Professor of Philosophy ( pettigrewd1@southernct.edu 203-392-6778) or
Christina Baum, Director of Library Services, Buley Library ( baumc1@southernct.edu 203-392-5760).
The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services designed to revitalize the role of literature in American culture and bring the transformative power of literature into the lives of its citizens. The Big Read brings together partners across the country to encourage citizens to read for pleasure and enlightenment.
The Big Read – Greater New Haven is co-presented by The International Festival of Arts & Ideas and the Connecticut Library Consortium.
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