Throughout the 2015-16 academic year, Indiana University Northwest and its surrounding community are exploring the themes of its chosen book, “Operation Homecoming: Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Home Front, in the Words of U.S. Troops and Their Families,” edited by Andrew Carroll. The book is a series of shared stories, letters and experiences that tell the story of America’s military — through their eyes.
IU Northwest invites the campus and community to attend the following events planned for the remainder of the academic year.
Thursday, Jan. 28
Book discussion. Topic: Families of veterans
Noon, Gallery for Contemporary Art, Savannah Center
(catered by the Veterans Café)
Thursday, Feb. 18
Book discussion
Topic: Veterans health issues. Vietnam War Veteran Jim Chancellor will discuss post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Noon, Bruce W. Bergland Auditorium, Savannah Center
PBS film screening: “On Two Fronts”
A film that addresses being a minority in the military
1:30 p.m., Bruce W. Bergland Auditorium, Savannah Center
Veterans Resource Fair
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Moraine Student Center
Thursdays, Feb. 11 and 18
Writing workshops
Professor William Allegrezza will offer assistance to anyone wishing to contribute a story for a local compilation of military stories.
1-2 p.m., Hawthorn Hall, Room 418
Friday, March 25
Book discussion
Topic: Future of America’s Military
Noon, Gallery for Contemporary Art, Savannah Center
Presentation of narratives from Northwest Indiana veterans and families
1-2 p.m., Bruce W. Bergland Auditorium
Dramatic readings from text
2-3 p.m., Bruce W. Bergland Auditorium
‘Operation Homecoming’ Author Andrew Carroll speaks to campus
3-4 p.m., Bruce W. Bergland Auditorium
Book signing and reception
4 p.m., Savannah Center
Tuesday, April 12
Book Discussion
Topic: LGBTQI issues in the military
Noon, Gallery for Contemporary Art, Savannah Center
The book is available for purchase at the IUN bookstore, as well as through www.amazon.com.
For more information, contact Crystal Shannon at 219-980-6961 or crshanno@iun.edu.
— Community contribution
