Summer Reading 2008

“The Complete Persopolis”

Cover shotWhitman’s tradition of providing a summer reading for new students continues this year with The Complete Persopolis by Marjane Satrapi. This graphic novel wasrecommended by Zahi Zalloua, Assistant Professor of French Language & Literature, and General Studies.

The following events have been planned by the College and community partners:

Faculty Panel
Saturday, August 30, 2008
1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Cordiner Hall

An Evening with Marjane Satrapi
Friday, April 10, 2009
7:30 p.m., Cordiner Hall

Sponsored by ASWC Public Speakers, the Office of the Provost and the Dean of the Faculty, and the Office of the President.

Building on connections with the community, we have invited area higher education institutions, libraries, and local action groups to work collectively on a series of community read events. Community partners include:

Walla Walla Rural Library District

Walla Walla Community College Library

Walla Walla University Library

Walla Walla Public Library

Whitman College Penrose Library