About Go Big Read

The University of Wisconsin–Madison invites you to participate in its common book program, Go Big Read. Initiated by past 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
• Center for the First-Year Experience
• Center for Humanities
• College of Letters and Science
• Division of Enrollment Management
• Division of Student Life
• Robert F & Jean E. Holz Center
• Madison Public Library
• Office of the Vice Provost for Teaching & Learning
• University Communications
• University Housing
• UW-Madison College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
• UW–Madison Libraries
• Wisconsin Alumni Association
• Wisconsin Union Directorate