Campus Conversations for Peace and Civility: UNLV Common Read Program Nov. 17

Join fellow faculty, staff, and students for an insightful conversation dedicated to learning how the UNLV Common Read program strengthens our campus community through shared stories, diverse perspectives, and civil discourse in this virtual panel discussion.

To read essays from this year's selection, The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet by John Green, attendees can check out a physical copy on reserve at the Lied Library Circulation Desk or access the e-book online via the library permalink (ACE authentication required). 

Please note that institutional e-book access is limited to one user at a time, so you may need to try again later if another attendee is actively reading it. To learn more about the book selection and program events, visit the UNLV Common Read page.

Date: Tuesday, November 17 | 4–5:30 PM | Virtual via Zoom

Complete this form to register. Registrants will be added to a calendar invitation.

Moderator

José Meléndrez, AVP, Academic Partnerships & Initiatives

Opening Remarks

Kate Korgan, Ph.D., Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

Panelists:

  • Karen Violanti, Ph.D.— Executive Director of First-Year Success Program
  • Nicole Stella — Director of General Education, Experiential Learning, and Microcredentials
  • Tim Richardson, Ph.D — Associate Vice Provost for Student Success
  • Ari Sanchez — COLA Student Recruitment Program Assistant
  • AJ Angulo —  UNLV OIT Student Workforce Development Coordinator

Presented by:

  • Office of the Executive Vice President & Provost
  • Office of the Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
  • Office of Student Leadership, Identity, and Community Engagement (SLICE)

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