Info for First-Year Students
What’s the assignment?
All first-year students , the class of 2012, will read The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri before arriving for Welcome Week, which begins on Saturday, August 30. You’ll also meet the author, Jhumpa Lahiri, when she comes to campus on Wednesday, November 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Ives Concert Hall.
- Letter from the Provost about One Book, One Community (pdf)
- Discussion Questions to stimulate your thinking about the book
How do I get a copy of the book?
All students who attended New Student Orientation in June were given a copy of the book. If you didn’t receive a copy, you can get one at the Bookstore in the Student Center on the Midtown campus.
Alternative formats of The Namesake are available for eligible WCSU students who are registered with WCSU AccessAbility Services.
Please contact AccessAbility Services for alternative formats:
Phone: (203) 837-8225; Email: cohende@wcsu.edu
How much does the book cost?
There is no cost for first year students.
Why have a required reading ?
Reading, interpreting and applying information will be an important part of your learning over the next year. This book is your introduction to this process. It will also prepare you to take part in a variety of activities on campus and in Danbury where you’ll explore with other students and people from the community the themes of The Namesake and how we learn through exploring our differences. Your “One Book, One Community” assignment gives you something in common to discuss with every first year student.