First-Year Read Discussion

We are excited to announce that for our 13th First-Year Read Discussion, the class of 2029 is reading The Great Gatsby (1925) by F. Scott Fitzgerald. During Orientation Week, on Wednesday, September 3, from 1:00 - 2:00 pm, all First-Year students will participate in a faculty or staff-led small group discussion of this text. 

Leading a First-Year Read Discussion

• We aim to have enough faculty and staff serve as discussion leaders to keep each group close to 10 students
• To prepare to lead these book club-style sessions, all leaders will be invited to participate in a Fall Academy training and discussion
• To be considered to lead a discussion, register at this link

Timeline

• Monday, August 4, 2025: The Great Gatsby will arrive at your campus address. Contact Linda Hurt with questions.
• Thursday, August 28, 2025, 2:00 - 3:00 pm: Fall Academy First-Year Read Discussion training, register at this link
• Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 1:00 - 2:00 pm: First-Year Read Discussions across campus