Greetings...

below is information about when and where author Chitra Divakaruni will be on campus this week, Thursday, the 25th. Sections 88 and 89, please note that the first event listed is just for students in learning communities such as yourself. 

I really hope all my students in all three sections will be able to attend one of the readings on Thursday!

AUTHOR DAY: Thursday, October 25, 2012

Q&A and Discussion for Learning Communities

Author Chitra Divakaruni will be joined by Professor Lisa Hammersley (Geology), Professor Mridula Udayagiri (Sociology), and Tony Lucas and Ken Barnett from the Public Safety staff. Each will present short commmentaries and then engage with the audience in a Q&A. This morning event is open to members of the various Sacramento State campus learning communities. Books are available for purchase in advance through the Hornet Bookstore for at a 20% discount.
Date: Thursday, October 25, 2012
Time: 10.30 am to 11.30am
Location: University Union Ballroom
Cost: Free and open to campus learning communities

 

"Where the Wild Stories Are"
Reading and Campus Lecture, followed by Book Signing

Provost Charles Gossett will welcome author Chitra Divakaruni, who will read from One Amazing Thing and speak about storytelling. Divakaruni will describe how she developed the ideas for her stories, especially how she came to the idea for One Amazing Thing while evacuating from a hurricane threat. Her talk will explore the idea that each of us has an amazing story in our lives and how to look for their value and importance.

This midday event is free and open to all members of the Sacramento State campus and to members of the community. Books are available for purchase in advance through the Hornet Bookstore for at a 20% discount.
Date: Thursday, October 25, 2012
Time: 1pm to 2pm, followed by a book signing
Location: University Union Ballroom
Cost: Free and open to the campus and public

 

"The Stories that Save Us"
An Evening with the Author: Chitra Divakaruni

Author Chitra Divakaruni will share the genesis for One Amazing Thing. She will touch upon how in volunteering with Hurricane Katrina refugees that she learned the healing power of storytelling. Divakaruni will be introduced by Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies Sheree Meyer, the Founder of the One Book Program.

This evening event is free and open to all members of the Sacramento community. There will be a sign language interpreter for the event. Books are available for purchase in advance through the Hornet Bookstore for at a 20% discount.
Date: Thursday, October 25, 2012
Time: 7 pm to 8pm, followed by a book signing
Location: University Union Ballroom
Cost: Free and open to the public
Parking: Free parking from 6pm to midnight in Parking Structure III, 6th floor only