The September Project - Library Participates in Nationwide Effort

Utah State University’s Merrill-Cazier Library and Cache MicroCinema invite members of the campus and Cache Valley communities to campus Monday, Sept. 11, at 6:30 p.m. for a film screening and discussion as part of “The September Project.”

The evening event includes a screening of "Fighting Back," an episode in the award-winning documentary about the Civil Rights Movement, Eyes on the Prize. Following the screening, Jennifer Ritterhouse, associate professor of history at USU, will facilitate a discussion.

 

Begun in response to the events of Sept. 11, The September Project promotes libraries as places where people are free to talk about the important issues of the day. Information on the events taking place at libraries around the world this month can be found at on the Web. 

 

“We are proud to be a part of The September Project again this year,” said Wendy Holliday, reference librarian at USU and board member for Cache MicroCinema. “This month, libraries across the world will be hosting free civic events to facilitate dialog and reflection on issues such as freedom, democracy and citizenship. Being able to tie our event to USU’s common literature experience is again very timely and appropriate for campus this year.”

 

The screening is part of the 2006 common literature experience at USU, in which students, faculty, staff and the members of the community read Warriors Don't Cry: a Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High by Melba Pattillo Beals.

 

The screening and discussion will take place on USU’s campus in the Merrill-Cazier Library Auditorium, room 101. The event is open and free to the public. For more details on the event, visit the library’s Web site or call 435-797-0731.

 

Contact: Wendy Holliday, USU Reference Librarian (435) 797-0731