“The struggle to include all members of a diverse population in a dynamic society is described in personal terms but embraces broad themes that can be viewed in many contexts,” said John Jeep and Susan Hurst, summer reading program committee chairs, in a statement.
“While this conversation is important on the national level, the local setting of the narrative provides an opportunity for our student body (from far-flung locations) to better understand their environs beyond the university,” they said in a statement.
The summer reading program has operated continuously since 1982 and plays a prominent role in Convocation — a special event that welcomes Miami’s incoming first-year class with a day of activities. This year’s convocation will be held Aug. 25.
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