May 17, 2008
Program Rationale: The One Book program will increase awareness of an issue and engage the college community in a dialogue that invites analysis, fosters critical thinking, and encourages positive change. Students, faculty and staff will have a shared experience of reading a text and examining its effects upon our community.
Aligned with the college’s mission, vision statement and institutional values, the One Book program would foster the very competencies and experiences we strive to promote for our student body and college community. As an institution of higher learning dedicated to “student-centered learning that draws upon the rich diversity of our students’ life experiences and that uses strategies and technologies to maximize opportunities for reaching educational goals,” the One Book program will serve as a catalyst for classroom, and beyond-the-classroom, discussions, creating opportunities for our students to share their experiences with the author’s style and voice, as well as the issues addressed in the book. The One Book project promotes literacy in an innovative way and potentially creates interest within a subject that students may be encouraged to pursue and advocate for in the future.
Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder
Brief Summary of the book: Mountains Beyond Mountains chronicles the work of Paul Farmer-doctor, Harvard professor, renowned infectious disease specialist, anthropologist- who is involved in pro-bono work in Haiti. In an eloquent style, Kidder describes his encounters with Farmer and provides a history of Farmer’s involvement in Haiti and how that led to him becoming a co-founder of Partners in Health (PIH), a Boston based nonprofit organization that develops programs to battle AIDS and women's health problems in rural Haiti and urban Massachusetts, pioneering tuberculosis treatment projects in Siberia and Lima, and health policy initiatives globally. According to the Partners in Health website, this nonprofit partners with other organizations to achieve two primary goals: “to bring the benefits of modern medical science to those most in need of them and to serve as an antidote to despair.”
Aurora Bautista- Behavioral Science Professor, Jill Burrill- English Professor, Meghan Callaghan- Civic Engagement Coordinator, Patricia Colella- English Professor, Cecile Corona-English Professor, Beth Deare- English Professor, Mike Dubson- English Professor, Elizabeth Dunphy-Science Professor, Jesse Gordon-Lending Services Staff Assistant, Sharda Gupta-Economics Professor, Jean-Dany Joachim- Student Activities Technical Assistant, Pelonomi Khumoetsile-Taylor-Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Lauren Maguire- Hospitality Professor, Kathryn Mapstone- History and Government Professor, Alessandro Massaro- Professor and Chair of English as a Second Language Department, Luana McCuish- English Professor, Tim McLaughlin-Chair and Professor of English Department, Mike McSweeney- History and Government Professor, Laura Montgomery-Director of the Art Gallery, Luke Salisbury- English Professor, Mark Schernwetter-Behavioral Science Professor, Pamela Schmidt- Early Childhood Education and Human Services Professor, Michelle Schweitzer- English as a Second Language Professor, Diane Smith- Director of the Library, Elizabeth Sumorok- Learning Specialist and English as a Second Language Instructor, Paula Velluto-Computer Information Technology Professor, Jennifer Viencek- English Instructor, Louise Vrande- Human Resources Associate, and Margaret Witham-English as a Second Language Instructor.
Thursday-April 12th 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM A300
Serena Koenig MD, MPH-
Former Medical Director for Partners In Health's Haiti Programs, Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School,Associate Physician, Division of Social Medicine and Health Inequalities, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Associate Physician, Division of Infectious Diseases, Massachusetts General Hospital
Dr. Koenig will discuss her experiences with Paul Farmer, Partners in Health and the work she has achieved in Haiti.
Wednesday-April 18th 4:00 PM-5:00 PM In the Library-across from the circulation desk.
Book Discussion- Making a Difference through the non-profit sector and career/volunteer opportunities.
Suzi Brander- Volunteer Coordinator for the Boston Living Center Steph Sharp- Volunteer and Support Specialist for Women in Community Service, and Meghan Callaghan- Civic Engagement Coordinator for Bunker Hill Community College
Wednesday-April 25th 2:30-3:45 In the Library-across from the circulation desk.
Book Discussion- Reflections on mission outreach in recent years to Haiti from Greater Boston
Rev. Richard J. Butler, D. Min.
Senior Priest, St. Mary’s Parish, Brookline
Adjunct Faculty Member at Merrimack College
Board of Directors: Hospice St. Joseph, Port au Prince, Haiti
1) Partners in Health Website- This website provides background information about the nonprofit organization and recent events related to work of Dr. Farmer and other staff at Partners in Healthhttp://www.pih.org/home.html
2) Salud! website- This website provides information regarding the film Salud! that we will be screening in March. It provides a synopsis and reviews of the film, as well as some information regarding what we can do to become more involved with the global issues of health care.
http://www.saludthefilm.net/ns/main.html
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