Race and Storytelling: A Go Big Read book discussion

Can't get enough of this year's Go Big Read selection, Rebecca Skloot's The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks? Whether you missed the SLIS discussion group in September or just want a different perspective on the book, next Wednesday is your big chance. Drop in on "Race and Storytelling," a discussion co-facilitated by our own Professor Ethelene Whitmire, from 5:30 to 7 in the Commons. Also leading the group will be Professor of Afro-American Studies Sandra Adell.

Rebecca Skloot is visiting UW!

This Monday, October 25, 2010, Rebecca Skloot, author of the Go Big Read pick for this year, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, will be visiting the Kohl Center here on campus to give a lecture about her experiences writing the book, as well as to answer questions submitted by Madison's "Big Read"-ers.  The show starts at 7:00PM, doesn't require tickets, and should be a great experience for anyone who has read the book or has interest in medical ethics surrounding the HeLa cells.  Try to make it out! 

If you can't manage it, but still want to be involved with other Go Big Read activities, visit the events website to check out other opportunities in the next few months!