One Book, Many Voices

In August 2012, Indiana University East will launch the inaugural “One Book, Many Voices” project. The book, Listening Is an Act of Love, edited by Dave Isay, founder of NPR’s Storycorps Project, has been selected due to the diverse and far-reaching themes in this collection of oral histories and the emphasis on self-awareness and a sense of place and personal history that pervades this text. The project aims to demonstrate how engaged and engaging discussions can include diverse voices, perspectives, and ideas that can lead to positive civic engagement and improvement.

Mission

To foster a campus and community discussion about themes in and ideas inspired by a common text in an effort to develop camaraderie, inform knowledge, and inspire action towards positive civic engagement and improvement.

Campus and Community Events

A “One Book, Many Voices” project calendar is currently being constructed that includes opportunities like reading groups, public talks, and special events. Events include Dave Isay’s Oct. 16-17 visit to IU East. We encourage campus and community partners to develop and identify events that intersect with themes in the book and to provide opportunities for discussion. One of the goals of this project is to strengthen campus and community discussions and to provide venues for the sharing of ideas.

"Voices of Health and Wellness": Diabetes Prevention. Lingle Auditorium. RSVP by calling (765) 983-3104 November 19
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Christmas Festival. Wayne County Historical Museum. November 23 - December 16
"Voices of the Dine". Vivian Auditorium, Indiana University East. December 3
4:00 p.m.
Doll Tea. Wayne County Historical Museum. December 8
Students Take Over the Museum. Wayne County Historical Museum. November 10
"Voices of Health and Wellness": Choose This, Not That. Lingle Auditorium. RSVP by calling (765) 983-3104 December 13
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

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