The GW SMHS Office for Diversity and Inclusion, Anti-Racism Coalition (ARC) and Center for Faculty Excellence invite all SMHS faculty and staff to register and participate in our Spring 2024 Book Club discussion series on the book It Could Happen Here: Why America Is Tipping from Hate to the Unthinkable―And How We Can Stop It by Jonathan Greenblatt.
This book club will consist of 3 sessions, one each month January through March, held virtually via Zoom. Participants are encouraged to attend all 3 sessions, but welcome to attend as available.
Attend if you:
- Have read the book, and want a place to discuss it
- Are interested in building your capacity for creating inclusive spaces in your workplace or the learning environment
All SMHS Faculty and Staff are invited.
Format
Sessions will meet via Zoom, with a large-group introduction, followed by smaller breakout groups for discussion. Participants will be provided with a discussion guide to help facilitate conversation and learning.
Sessions
- Session 1: Tuesday, January 23rd, noon and Wednesday, January 24th, 6pm
- Session 2: Tuesday, February 20th, noon and Wednesday, February 21st, 6pm
- Session 3: Tuesday, March 19th, noon and Wednesday, March 20th, 6pm
Where to get the book
- Himmelfarb Library has the book available to read online!
- The book is available at most major booksellers. See below for a list of places to access the book:
- It Could Happen Here: Why America Is Tipping from Hate to the Unthinkable―And How We Can Stop It by Jonathan Greenblatt.
- Most local public libraries have copies (though some may have waiting lists)
- The Office of Diversity and Inclusion has a limited number of copies that can be loaned out. Please jtbooker [at] gwu [dot] edu (subject: Anti-Racism%20Book%20Club) (contact ODI) to request one of these copies.
Registration
You can register here for the book club. Once you have registered, you will be sent the Zoom meeting information.