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ULM 2008 Summer Reading ProgramThe Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoAnnounced 05/15/08: This year’s selection for the 2008 Summer Reading Program is "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho. A committee of representatives from the five colleges, the Library, and the Student Success Center has chosen this year's Summer Reading book. More information regarding the selection will be posted. The University of Louisiana at Monroe welcomes new students to campus through the Summer Reading Program, a collection of events surrounding a common theme that introduces students to the ULM learning community. New ULM students are expected to read the selected book over the summer as their first university assignment, and be prepared to discuss it in freshman English, Freshman Year Seminar (FRYS), and other classes across campus. The program's goals are to provide students with the opportunity to participate in their first common intellectual experience, to introduce them to the university's academic life, and to enhance the sense of unity among students, faculty, staff, and the community. Previous Selection - Summer 2007Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder (Random House, 2004). About the Book 2007 Summer Reading Selection |
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The book will be distributed during PREP at no cost to you. Read it during the summer, refer to the ULM web site for information about the author, discussion questions, and other resources, and bring the book with you when you return to campus in August. You will use Mountains Beyond Mountains in English and FRYS classes, as well as in other campus-wide events. All freshman students are also expected to attend Convocation during the first week of classes. Your first FRYS assignment will focus on your impressions of presentations during Convocation. A willingness to participate and take this assignment seriously will provide important benefits to your academic future. If you need another copy of the book, they will be available for purchase at the ULM Bookstore.