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What is Niagara Reads?
Niagara Reads is NU's annual freshman summer reading program. Students will be given a copy of this year's book at their CARE session and will discuss the book in their NUS 102 classes and participate in activities related to the themes of the book.
The book for the 2008-2009 academic year is The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien. We also invite you to browse our archive of past Niagara Reads materials.
Congratulations to this year's contest winners!
- Claire Hogan (winning essay)
- Anthony Badolato (winning poem)
- Leah Barco (winning visual)
Why does Niagara University have a freshman summer reading program? What are its goals?
- to provide freshmen with a common experience that is intellectually stimulating
- to set the tone for serious college work
- to convey the message that Niagara University is a place where reading and the exchange of ideas are important
- to encourage students to develop the habit of regular reading for pleasure
- to transmit the values of Niagara University
How does NIAGARA READS support NU’s mission?
Niagara University's mission statement includes the following goals regarding education:
- “Niagara seeks to develop within its students a passion for learning.”
- “…through its curricular and co-curricular programs, Niagara University seeks to develop the whole person, mind, body, heart, and soul, for the benefit of one’s personal and professional life.”
Niagara Reads supports these goals by supporting in-coming students as they read for pleasure and discuss a common book with their peers and other members of the university community. We hope that our shared book and related activities are enriching to all who participate, and that they motivate students to continue their own reading/discussion activities.
Who runs Niagara Reads?
The Niagara Reads program is run by a committee of faculty members, staff and students who decide on the book, organize activities, and create questions for the NUS 102 instructors to use in their discussions. Current committee members are:
EMPLOYEES
- Chair: Sharon Green, Reading Coordinator, Office of Academic Support; sgreen@niagara.edu
- Michelle Ciminelli (Education)
- Susan Clements (Castellani Art Museum)
- Barbara Gallucci (Learn & Serve)
- E. J. Gonser (O’Shea Hall Residence Director)
- Samantha Gust (Library)
- Erin Karper (English)
- Joseph Little (English)
- Lisa McMahon (Office of Public Relations)
- Steve Vaughn (Theatre)
- Ginny Pasceri (Office of Academic Support)
- Michele Smith (Advancement Office)
STUDENTS
- Tony Costich
- Shane Eckels
- Brooke Kaczmarek
We invite interested students, faculty, and staff to join the committee or to suggest a book for next year's program by downloading and submitting our book evaluation form.
What other books have been read in the Niagara Reads program?
Previous reads have been:
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