Book of the Year (BOY) Frequently Asked Questions

What & How are Faculty Using the BOY in their course?

This section is being developed.

What is the Criteria for the BOY?

• Quality of literature
• Connection to classes
• Potential to involve students, faculty and staff and to generate meaningful campus-wide activities; connection to the fine arts
• Relevance to University's mission, vision and strategic priorities
• Potential for related convocations and presentations

How did the BOY Start?

Initially, it was an idea suggested in 2000 by President Holst and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Carl Schoenbeck.

Reviews

What are Previous BOY selections?

2007-2008     "Life Together" by Dietrich Bonhoeffer 

2006-2007     "The World is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century" by Thomas L. Friedman
2005-2006     "The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down" by Anne Fadiman
2004-2005     "Growing An Inch" by Stanley Gordon West
2003-2004     "Choice of Weapons" by Gordon Parks
2002-2003     "Profiles in Courage For Our Time" introduced and edited by Carolyn Kennedy
2001-2002     "Pay It Forward" by Catherine Ryan Hyde
2000-2001     "The Greatest Generation Speaks" by Tom Brokaw

What is the Purpose of the BOY?

It is a way to build community and bring students, faculty, and staff together to discuss important.  The chosen book provides a way to have meaningful conversations and discussions. 

Why Read the BOY?

This book provides strategies for how to survive in the quickly changing world.