Common Read 2023
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JoseCarlos Palomino is a CT State Norwalk student majoring in graphic design. He is an artist who likes to create ink and digital drawings. He is a recipient of the NCC Foundation scholarship and is in the Path2Success Coaching Program. After graduating, he plans on transferring to a 4-year university to earn his bachelor’s degree.
CT State Norwalk’s Common Read Program’s mission is to provide first-year students with a shared, enjoyable, academic experience that introduces them to an educational community where intellectual discourse is fostered and valued.
The 2023 Common Read selection is Dave Isay’s Callings.
2023 Common Read Week: Oct. 16th-18th
Mark your calendars and prepare to dive into a world of inspiration at our Common Read Events!
Join us as we explore the captivating stories and insights of individuals who’ve discovered their true passion and purpose in fields as diverse as accounting, education, hospitality, media, non-profits, psychology, social work, video game development, and beyond!
Save the date, and get ready to be inspired like never before. See you on October 16th, 17th, and 18th!
Time: 8:00AM
Event Title: Trivia is Calling
Description: Trivia is CALLING you and two or more of your friends to brush up on your CALLINGS knowledge! Come and answer some fun and book related questions for a chance to compete and win gift cards!
Location: GenRe Forum
Hosted by: Karla Smith
Time: 9:30AM
Event Title: Discover Your Calling
Description: An interactive card game developed to help participants focus on the skills, values, and interests that make them unique. Students will have to think on their feet while being challenged to explore who they are.
Location: GenRe Forum
Hosted by Pracilya Titus & Karla Smith
Time: 11:00AM
Event Title: Discover Your Calling
Description: An interactive card game developed to help participants focus on the skills, values, and interests that make them unique. Students will have to think on their feet while being challenged to explore who they are.
Location: Culinary Arts Dining Room
Hosted by Pracilya Titus
Time: 11:00AM
Event Title: “You” Studio: Life Design and Starting Where You Are
Description: Life Design is a concept that helps us tackle the wicked problems of figuring out who we are and what we want to do with our lives by using design thinking. Through hands-on activities, planning with a bias to action, and collaborating with others, we will discover more about the ‘authentic you’ and find your own calling in life.
Location: Online
Hosted by Stephen Kittredge
Time: 12:30PM
Event Title: Tell YOUR Story
Description: In the spirit of StoryCorps, students will record interviews with one another about doing something they love. The discussions will be recorded on podcast equipment and shared on a podcast site.”
Location: E115
Hosted by Julie Casper Roth
Time: 5:30PM
Event Title: Discover Your Calling
Description: An interactive card game developed to help participants focus on the skills, values, and interests that makes the unique. Students will have to think on their feet while being challenged to explore who they are.
Location: GenRe Forum
Hosted by Pracilya Titus
Time: 8:00AM
Event Title: Trivia is Calling
Description: Trivia is CALLING you and two or more of your friends to brush up on your CALLINGS knowledge! Come and answer some fun and book related questions for a chance to compete and win gift cards!
Location: GenRe Forum
Hosted by Karla Smith
Time: 9:30AM
Event Title: Find your Path, Live your Calling – Speed Networking Event
Description: Discover the secret to loving your job! Join us and learn from professionals who have found passion and fulfillment in their careers. Join us for this interactive networking event and hear from professionals, including alumni, who love their work in Hospitality, Human Resources, Education, Psychology, Accounting, Data Science, and more.
Locations: Culinary Arts Dining Room and Online.
Hosted by Tatianna Williams Ascott
Time: 11:00AM
Event Title: “Improv with Acting Students!”
Description: Join in theater games that will feature characters, careers, and comedy! Come up onstage or watch from the audience: everyone is welcome and included in an hour of fun in the theater.
Location: Levinson Theater
Hosted by Christine Mangone
Time: 12:30PM
Event Title: “You” Studio: Life Design and Starting Where You Are
Description: Life Design is a concept that helps us tackle the wicked problems of figuring out who we are and what we want to do with our lives by using design thinking. Through hands-on activities, planning with a bias to action, and collaborating with others, we will discover more about the ‘authentic you’ and find your own calling in life.
Location: W107
Hosted by Stephen Kittredge
Time: 2:00PM
Event Title: “You” Studio: Life Design and Starting Where You Are
Description: Life Design is a concept that helps us tackle the wicked problems of figuring out who we are and what we want to do with our lives by using design thinking. Through hands-on activities, planning with a bias to action, and collaborating with others, we will discover more about the ‘authentic you’ and find your own calling in life.
Location: W135
Hosted by Stephen Kittredge
Time: 4:00PM
Event Title: “You” Studio: Life Design and Starting Where You Are
Description: Life Design is a concept that helps us tackle the wicked problems of figuring out who we are and what we want to do with our lives by using design thinking. Through hands-on activities, planning with a bias to action, and collaborating with others, we will discover more about the ‘authentic you’ and find your own calling in life.
Location: GenRe Forum
Hosted by Stephen Kittredge
Time: 11:00AM
Event Title: Discover Your Calling
Description: An interactive card game developed to help participants focus on the skills, values, and interests that make them unique. Students will have to think on their feet while being challenged to explore who they are.
Location: W134
Hosted by Pracilya Titus