The Story of More by Preface is a first-year reading program that introduces students to the joy of reading critically and using academic disciplines and methods to approach the complex issues in our communities, nation, and world. Preface combines guided reading of a common book with special events and discussions, in which students engage questions raised by the book with university, community and national experts. We read, think and talk together in order to see how concentrated, research-based attention to any subject can bring new solutions to light.
First-year students read the Preface text in English 101 and most University 101 courses and attend related events throughout the fall semester.
While Preface is geared primarily toward first-year students, it offers a calendar of events that are relevant to a wide range of university courses as well as the community. Events are planned in close cooperation with USC Upstate departments and organizations and are free and open to the public.
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This fall, first-year writing students will read The Story of More, a book by Hope Jahren. Preface GoalsThe intent of this series of programs is to help USC Upstate first-year students make connections to each other and to the university and community, to practice skills and explore ideas that contribute to success in college, and to discuss how a deeper understanding of a shared reading can inform the way we make personal decisions and influence public policy today. |
The Spartanburg County Library also has copies of this book to check out.
This includes audio and e-book versions.
Session Time: 7:00-8:00pm
Location: Studio Theatre
Session Time: 11:00am-Noon
Location: CLC Ballroom
Session Time: 3:00-5:00pm
Location: CLC Ballroom
Session Time: 1:40-2:55pm
Location: CLC Ballroom
Session Time: Noon-1:00pm
Location: CLC Ballroom
Session Time: 2:00-4:00pm
Location: CLC Ballroom
Session Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Location: CLC Ballroom
Session Times: Oct. 4, 9:00am; Oct. 5, 9:25am; Oct. 6, 10:00am
Location: Meet outside Campus Life Center
*This is an outdoor, interactive event. Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and walking shoes. Support is provided by the South Carolina Aquarium.
Session Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Location: CLC Ballroom
Session Times: 11:00am-Noon (1st walk) and 1:00-2:00pm (2nd walk)
Location: Meet outside Smith Building
*This is an outdoor, interactive event. Wear comfortable weather-appropriate clothing and walking shoes.
Session Time: 1:40-2:55pm
Location: CLC Ballroom
Session Time: 3:00-4:00pm
Location: CLC Ballroom
Session Time: 10:00am-Noon
Location: Arboretum Pavilion
*Students should wear comfortable clothing that can get dirty.
Session Time: 3:00-4:00pm
Location: CLC Ballroom
Session Time: 11:00am-3:00pm
Location: CLC Lobby
*Before the lecture, grab some FREE produce grown by Service Learning students in English 101. Learn about the Upstate Community Garden Club.
Session Time: 11:30am-12:20pm
Location: CLC Ballroom