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Common Read: Events

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Stay tuned for Spring 2025 event details!

Join us at upcoming events to explore the Common Read themes! You can also find some of our events on Scorpion Central.

  • Additional events may be added throughout the semester - bookmark this page to stay up to date!
  • Contact Alena.Manjuck@nevadastate.edu if you would like to add an event to this list or suggest an event idea.
 

Past Events

Past Events

Below is a list of events that were held in Fall 2024. Thank you to all of our event partners and attendees!


Banned Books Celebration - Wednesday, September 25 - 10am-12pm | Library - RSC 2nd floor

Celebrate the freedom to read during Banned Books Week! Stop by the Marydean Martin Library (RSC 2nd floor) to learn more about recent attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. During the event you will be able to interact with the Library's banned books display and learn about stories from the Common Read that discuss censorship issues.


Common Read Book Club: October - Wednesday, October 23 from 12:30-1:30pm | Library Computer Lab - RSC 236

Join us for a lively discussion of selected stories from The Moth Presents All These Wonders: True Stories about Facing the Unknown. The format of this "book club" is that we will listen to a story or two from the book and then have an informal discussion (reading in advance is not required). Lunch is provided - Please RSVP to reserve your meal! Attendees will also receive a free Common Read book.


Día De Los Muertos Celebration - Friday, November 1 from 4-8pm | RSC Ballrooms & Plaza

You won't want to miss Nepantla's 7th annual Día De Los Muertos Celebration! Attendees are invited to celebrate, remember, and honor social movements, those who have passed, lost pieces of society, or self during this night of communal healing. Explore all of the creative altars or ofrendas, including the Library's altar inspired by the Common Read. This event is open to Nevada State community members, family, and friends. If you have any questions about this event, please contact nepantla@nevadastate.edu.


Common Read Book Club: November - Wednesday, November 20 from 12:30-1:30pm | Library Computer Lab - RSC 236

Join us for a lively discussion of selected stories from The Moth Presents All These Wonders: True Stories about Facing the Unknown. The format of this "book club" is that we will listen to a story or two from the book and then have an informal discussion (reading in advance is not required). Lunch is provided - Please RSVP to reserve your meal! Attendees will also receive a free Common Read book.


LNAP (Long Night Against Procrastination) - Friday, November 22 from 5pm-midnight | Library - RSC 2nd floor

Make progress on your papers and projects at the Long Night Against Procrastination, aka LNAP! During this event you are encouraged to study in solidarity with other Nevada State students, with access to late-night support from the Library and Writing Center. Study break activities are also part of the event schedule. Stop by the Marydean Martin Library (RSC 2nd floor) to enjoy study break activities connected to the Common Read.

Request Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to fully participate in a program or event, please contact the Disability Resource Center at (702) 992-2180 or drc@nevadastate.edu. Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation(s).

Contact

Contact Alena Manjuck, Common Read Committee Chair, at Alena.Manjuck@nevadastate.edu with any inquiries about Common Read events.

Event Partners

Thank you to our 2023-2025 event partners and sponsors:

Blue Sage Writer's Guild

Nepantla Program

Nevada State Student Alliance (NSSA)

Office of Community, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Office of Student Life

Office of the Provost

University Library