Cover to Cover 2025-26
The Cover to Cover series returns for its fourth year. President Anne F. Harris, along with members of the College’s senior leadership team, invite students, staff, and faculty to delve into a selection of contemporary books from Cover to Cover.
Seven works have been selected for the 2025–26 academic year. In the spirit of fostering discussions, in-person participation is limited per session. Registrations will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis. Check the Campus Memo for registration information a few weeks prior to each session date.
Participants who do not own the book under discussion will be provided with access to an online or print copy.
All discussions for registered participants will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided.
Upcoming Cover to Cover Dates and Topics
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, Rosenfield Center, Room 209
Straddling Class in the Academy
Straddling Class in the Academy: 26 Stories of Students, Administrators, and Faculty from Poor and Working-class Backgrounds and Their Compelling Lessons for Higher Education Policy and Practice, by Sonja Ardoin and becky martinez
With Myrna Hernández, Chief of Staff and Vice President of Administration
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, Rosenfield Center, Room 224C
The Public Humanities Turn
The Public Humanities Turn: The University as an Instrument of Cultural Transformation, by Philip Lewis
With Ruth Feingold, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, Rosenfield Center, Room 209
Hacking College
Hacking College: Why the Major Doesn't Matter — and What Really Does, by Ned Scott Laff and Scott Carlson
With Elaine Marzluff, Breid-McFarland Professor of Science, Professor of Chemistry, and Chair of the Faculty; and Jerry Seaman, Special Advisor to the President for Strategy
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, Rosenfield Center, Room 224C
Keep Calm and Call the Dean of Students
Keep Calm and Call the Dean of Students: A Guide to Understanding the Many Facets of the Dean of Students’ Role, by Art Munin and Lori S. White
With Ben Newhouse, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students, and JC Lopez, Vice President of Student Affairs
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, Rosenfield Center, Room 224C
A Pedagogy of Kindness
A Pedagogy of Kindness, by Catherine J. Denial
With Ellen de Graffenreid, Vice President of Communications and Marketing, and Deborah Dodge, Ombudsperson
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Rosenfield Center, Room 224C
A Just Future
A Just Future: Getting from Diversity and Inclusion to Equity and Justice in Higher Education, by Nimisha Barton
With Marc Reed, Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Rosenfield Center, Room 224C
College Sports
College Sports: A History, by Eric A. Moyen and John R. Thelin
With Brad Lindberg, Associate Vice President for Institutional Initiatives and Enrollment, and Holly Roepke, Director of Athletics and Recreation