Thanks, everyone, for a really nice discussion this week! Though our discussion deviated from the readings, I felt the ideas we discussed held important connections to the readings. We talked quite a bit about censorship and cultural differences related to what different cultures censor and we speculated why.
We'll meet again on Tuesday, October 4th. I have sent a request to the TTU police department inviting them to speak at our meeting: to talk about guns on campus and the new Campus Carry laws.
We also decided to join the Humanities Center in reading George Orwell's 1984, a classic story of censorship and dystopian society. Information on this is found near the bottom of the link here: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/provost/humanities-center/book-groups.php, and I have pasted that information below. You will not need to buy a copy of this book. I have ordered a few copies, and the Humanities Center is offering free copies to the first 30 people to arrive.
We may also have an opportunity to learn about the Humanities Center and its workings. Dr. Don Lavigne (TTU) may visit our reading/discussion group, and I have asked him if it is possible for us to tour the Humanities Center.
I'm looking forward to seeing you all on October 4th!
Fall Book Read
The Humanities Center along with the TTU Library will sponsor a three-part discussion series around George Orwell's classic, dystopian, future-focused novel, 1984. The series is open to everyone; it is free; and refreshments will be served. The dates are October 10th, 17th, and 24th—all Mondays, all at 7:00 p.m. in Library Room 309. Take the east elevators. The first thirty people to arrive will receive a free copy of the book.
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