“Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore” A Discussion

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Join us in a discussion of Elizabeth Rush’s “Rising: Dispatches From the New American Shore” which explores the impact climate change and rising sea levels have on coastal communities.  “Rising” was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in General Nonfiction.  A limited number of copies of the book will be given away to participants. “Rising: Dispatches From the New American Shore” is the 2021 VCU Common Book, a program that allows first-year students the opportunity to explore complex social issue through an interdisciplinary lens.  This discussion will be led by Thaddeus Fortney, Assistant Professor with the Department of Focused Inquiry.  Join VCU for a public and virtual discussion with the author on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 6 p.m. For more information, visit commonbook.vcu.edu.


Event Type(s): General Interest
Age Group(s): For Adults

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