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2012 ~ One Book One College - Greasy Rider: Greg Melville Campus Visit

Spring 2012 Massasoit One Book One College selection: Greasy Rider and history of the OBOC community reads program.

About Greg

Greg Melville is a freelance journalist, and former newspaper reporter and editor at Men's Journal. He graduated from Kenyon College in 1992, and has written for such publications as the New York Times, National Geographic Adventure, Skiing, Popular Mechanics, Outside, Reader's Digest, and Money. He lives with his wife, kids and dog in Asheville, North Carolina.

Author's Visit

Canton Campus Visit

Date

Time

Event

Thursday, March 22, 2012

8:45 am – 9:15 am

Reception

Faculty are invited to meet the author.
Akillian Gallery, Canton Campus

 

9:30 am – 10:45 am

Discussion with the author.

A formal discussion of environmental points of view with Greg Melville and faculty from various disciplines on campus.

Akillian Gallery, Canton Campus

 

11:00 am – 12:15 pm

Writing Workshop

Writing and English classes are invited to hear the author speak about his writing and to ask questions about his work and writing/research process.

Lecture Hall 214, Canton Campus

 

Brockton Campus Visit

Date

Time

Event

Friday, March 23, 2012

8:15 am – 8:45 am

Reception

Faculty are invited to meet the author.
VP Finkelstein’s Conference Room
LA Bldg., Brockton Campus

 

9:00 am – 9:50am

10:00 am – 10:50 am

11:00 am – 11:50 am

Writing Workshops

Writing and English classes are invited to hear the author speak about his writing and to ask questions about his work and writing/research process.

LA560. Brockton Campus

 

12:00 noon – 12:50 pm

Faculty/Staff Luncheon

Greg Melville discusses his book Greasy Rider, at this event hosted by ADC.

Louison Board Room, Brockton Campus

 

2:00 pm

Writers at Work

Lead by Professor Mark Walsh, the author will discuss his book, Greasy Rider.

TV Studio, Brockton Campus

 

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Coffee Reception

For the author with the One Book, One College and the Sustainability Committees

Theater Lobby, Brockton Campus

 

 

6:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Read-In

This popular event coordinated by Professor Laurel Santini includes food, games, photo booth, prizes and a guest appearance by the author of Greasy Rider, Greg Melville. (Massasoit Community only)
Library, Brockton Campus