Join in Community as Part of FDC’s Fall Reading Circles
It can be a challenge to make time for talking about books with colleagues, and we know from years of success that colleagues who make that time are pleased with their investment. One reading circle participant shared: “I never make time for this kind of thing, but it is so inspiring to be here talking with colleagues about ideas!” Another shared: “I look forward to our reading circles so much. I love that we do this!”
The common goal of all three reading circles this semester is to welcome faculty and academic staff together in learning community. Join us to witness, celebrate, and discover firsthand that all “gifts are multiplied in relationship with others” (Kimmerer qtd. In Montgomery, Lessons from Plants, p. 102).
Books are available for participants in each reading circle. If you receive a copy, please strive to attend all of the reading circle’s sessions.
- Lessons from Plants:
- Explore Beronda L. Montgomery’s Lessons from Plants, a meditative study on how plants adapt and thrive with surprising parallels to academic life. Share insights with colleagues and enhance your awareness of the environment. This reading circle takes place during the noon hour, so feel free to bring a brown bag lunch. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Register online.
- Meetings: September 19, October 10, October 31, 12:30-1:45 p.m., Duke Library 203 (Pitts Room).
- The Courage to Teach:
- The Courage to Teach by Parker Palmer examines how instructors’ inner worlds, identity, and even fears can inform their teaching practice. The FDC trusty snack bucket will be present for added sustenance. Register online.
- Meetings: October 9, October 23, November 6, 3-4:15 p.m., Duke Library 203 (Pitts Room).
- AI Peruse & Play Reading Group and Play Workshop:
- Whether you’re excited by AI, on the fence, a new wave luddite, or anywhere in between, explore Ethan Mollick’s Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI. We will meet monthly, discuss the text for the first 50 minutes, and then play with AI for the remainder of our time. Feel free to attend one or all of the workshops and to come whether or not you have read Mollick’s book. The readings will be guided by our community’s interests and curiosity! Snacks provided. Register online.
- Meetings: September 18, October 16, November 20, 3–4:30 p.m., Duke Library 041.
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