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Explore topics such as intersectionality and environmental justice with your classmates, coworkers, and friends! Authored by Leah Thomas, a Southern California-based environmentalist, The Intersectional Environmentalist will be a relatable read for those from across UCLA. We invite you to join our community of book clubs, either as a facilitator or as a participant, to make UCLA a greener place for us all.
Three reasons to participate in a book club:
1. Take part in a fun team-building activity and/or meet new people
2. Learn about broad themes relating to sustainability and the environment
3. Join a commitment that requires little time but has high educational value
Three reasons to facilitate a book club:
1. Gain experience leading a discussion and organizing reading materials
2. Get free Common Experience swag for your work as a facilitator
3. Promote your organization or department through the book club program
List of Book Clubs:
Club 1 - Plugged In: A Virtual Introduction to Intersectional Environmentalism
Schedule: Fall 2023 Weeks 2 to 7, Fridays at 1-2 PM (Virtual on Zoom)
Facilitator: Common Experience intern Landon
Club 2 - Books + Blankets: Intro to Intersectional Environmentalism
Schedule: Fall 2023 Weeks 2 to 4, 6 to 8 Mondays at 1-2 PM
Location: Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden
Facilitator: Common Experience intern Nahi
Club 3 - People + Planet: Intro to Intersectional Environmentalism
Schedule: Fall 2023 Weeks 2 to 7, Mondays at 4-5 PM
Location: Sunken Garden/Dickson Court
Facilitator: Common Experience intern Kirthana
Club 4 - Offline: Delving Deeper into Intersectional Environmentalism
Schedule: Fall 2023 Weeks 2 to 7, Thursdays at 1-2 PM
Location: The Hill
Facilitator: Common Experience intern Landon
