About Go Big Read
The University of Wisconsin–Madison invites you to participate in its first common book program, Go Big Read. Initiated by Chancellor Carolyn “Biddy” Martin, the program will engage members of the campus community and beyond in a shared, academically focused reading experience. Students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to participate by reading the book, and taking part in classroom discussions and campus events.
This shared reading experience is designed to:
- Engage the campus community and beyond in an academically focused reading experience
- Generate vigorous discussions and exchanges of diverse ideas
- Promote connections among students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the wider community
- Tap into and promote the intellectual resources of the campus
- Promote educational initiatives and learning outcomes
- Bridge learning experiences inside and outside the classroom
The Go Big Read Steering Committee is composed of staff from:
- Office of the Chancellor
- Office of the Provost
- Center for the First-Year Experience
- UW–Madison Libraries
- University Housing
- Offices of the Dean of Students
- Wisconsin Alumni Association
- Division of Enrollment Management
- College of Letters and Science
- University Communications
- Wisconsin Union.
The Go Big Read Program and Pollan's Visit sponsored by:
- Center for the Humanities
- UW-Madison Libraries
- Morgridge Institute for Research
- Nelson Institute Center for Culture, History, and Environment
- College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
- Wisconsin Initiative for Science Literacy
- Bradshaw-Knight Foundation
- REAP Food Group
- Wisconsin Union Directorate Distinguished Lecture Series
- UW Athletics
- University Housing
- Friends of UW-Madison Libraries
- Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
More information about Pollan and his visit are available at Center for Humanities Web site.