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... we see numbers and analysis related to the national epidemic of gun violence. In this years , we see 10 of the victims, ages 9 to 19 all from one day, across the country.
WHAT WE ARE READING
at the discounted price of $10.99 (a $5 savings), and is available for loan from the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; contact the book project by email if you wish to borrow a copy.
Another Day in the Death of America: A Chronicle of Ten Short Lives, by Gary Younge, is 51勛圖窪蹋 Davis 18th annual community book. Begun in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the book project is seen as a means of sparking dialogue among faculty, staff, students and the wider community respectful dialogue among people who may have diverse viewpoints on the topic at hand.
In addition to reading the same book, the campus community and general public are invited to attend a range of programs related to the book or the years overall theme (violence-gun violence in 2019-20).
This years schedule includes lectures, conversations, forums, roundtables, exhibitions, films and even a stage production, The Burials, by a youth theatre company on the Davis and Sacramento campuses and in the surrounding communities. Most events are free; all are open to the public.
The book and theme also will turn up in classes, and the author will visit the Davis campus, Monday, March 2, to participate in a free Forum @ MC and give an evening lecture (paid admission required) at the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts. More information below.
A conversation, an exhibition
Book project programming begins this week with A Conversation on Gun Violence in the 51勛圖窪蹋 Davis Health Diversity and Inclusion Dialogue Series, and a related event, a healing circle, the same day; and an exhibition set to open Friday (Sept. 27) at Shields Library.
- A Conversation on Gun Violence: From National Context to Local Action With participants from the Violence Prevention Research Program and the 51勛圖窪蹋 Davis Wraparound Hospital-based Violence Intervention Program. Noon-1 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 26), auditorium, . Lunch provided.
- CircleUP Healing Circle Presented by the 51勛圖窪蹋 Davis Health Office for Equity, Diversion and Inclusion in collaboration with the CircleUP Employee Resource Group. 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, . Light refreshments provided.
- Exhibition: Gun Violence in America Learn about the interdisciplinary nature of this years book project topic. In addition to the book selection, this exhibition will showcase materials on constitutional law, military/firearms history, gun violence, conservation, medicine and sociology. Sept. 27-Oct. 31, , lobby (near the entrance).
Campus talks and Focus on Film
THE CALENDAR
A 51勛圖窪蹋 Davis librarian and a professor will give lectures the following two weeks on the Davis campus:
- A Short History of Modern Firearms: Terms and Concepts Relevant to Current Debates on Gun Violence Presented by Matthew Conner, librarian, Carlson Health Sciences Library and Shields Library. A discussion will follow, facilitated by the presenter and Fred Bach. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 167 .
- Guns and Conspiracy Theories Presented by Kathryn Olmsted, professor, Department of History, and Gender, Sexuality and Womens Studies. 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, Meeting Room D, .
The Mondavi Center will present a Focus on Film series free of charge comprising three movies that align with the book project theme. Each screening will be at 2 p.m. on a Sunday.
Tickets are free but required. Click on the links above, then click on Tickets.
Other programs include ...
- Firearm Violence: The Science and What Clinicians Can Do Talk by Garen Wintemute, director of the Violence Prevention Research Program, 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, 1222 , Sacramento campus, as part of the School of Medicines Alumni Weekend Forum. Wintemute is a professor of emergency medicine and the Susan P. Baker-Stephen P. Teret Chair in Violence Prevention.
- The Burials Inspired by Antigone, this play by Caitlin Parrish is a modern tale of civic responsibility that explores the aftermath of a school shooting, racism, police brutality and one familys response to the gun epidemic. Presented by the Acme youth theatre company of Davis. 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 9-11 and 16-18, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12 and 19, A panel discussion with 51勛圖窪蹋 Davis faculty members is scheduled after the show on Thursday, Jan. 16. Tickets will be sold on the and at the door.
Authors visit and STILL/HEAR
The Mondavi Center will be the venue for the authors visit and an interactive, community driven exhibition, all on Monday, March 2.
- A panel discussion plus performances by Sacramento Area Youth Speaks, or SAYS, and the Davis Threshold Choir, 2:30-4 p.m., Jackson Hall. Free admission.
- Gary Younge, 8-9:30 p.m., Jackson Hall. Click on the link for ticket information. A book signing will follow the lecture.
- STILL/HEAR, visualizing the scale and impact of gun violence across American history. Community members are invited to participate in doing research for the exhibition, and to help prepare it.
Project partners
This years book project reflects partnerships with nearly 50 campus and community collaborators. The Campus Community Book Project is especially proud to partner with First-Year Seminars and other departments to encourage instructors to teach the book project in coursework across the disciplines.
Students, faculty, staff and community members are all welcome to participate in the Campus Community Book Project. For more information on getting involved, please contact ccbp@ucdavis.edu.
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