SJSU Campus Reading Program

Darius the Great Is Not Okay

2023-2024 Campus Reading Program Book Selection

"Darius the Great Is Not Okay" is SJSU's Campus Reading book for the fall 2023 incoming class of first-year students. "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" is in essence a coming-of-age story with family at the center. Throughout the narrative, readers will encounter Persian customs, traditions, and foods, many of them for the first time, just as Darius does.

Events

Picture of Adib Khorran, the author of "Darius the Great is Not Okay".

Fireside Chat with Author Adib Khorram

September 13, 2023 from 12:00 - 1:30 PM in Student Union Theatre

Meet Darius the Great Is Not Okay, Author Adib Khorram followed by a book signing.

Human Rights in Iran Panel Discussion

POSTPONED - To be rescheduled for October/November

Human Rights in Iran Panel Discussion with Persis Karim Neda Nobari Chair in Iranian Diaspora Studies, SFSU

The Multi-National Family Experience

October 12, 2023, Time: 11:30 - 12:45 pm in Student Union Room 3

Experiences of Immigrant Americans Panel Discussion moderated by Rona Halualani (Communication Studies). Panelists include Cynthia Teniente-Matson (SJSU President), Brook McClurg (English & Comparative Literature), Nadia Sorkhabi (Child & Adolescent Development), Jinni Pradhan (CAPISE)

The Science and Art of Star Trek - Panel Discussion

October 23, 2023 from 12:00 - 1:15 pm in Student Union Room 4A

The Science and Art of Star Trek - Panel Discussion with Michael Kaufman (Dean College of Science), Kimb Massey (Professor Theatre Arts) & Rebecca Chan (Assc. Professor Philosophy)

What Students Say

From SJSU Student Joana Sierra, Sophomore and Orientation Leader

"In my freshman year English Stretch Class, a remarkable book called "All We Can Save" was introduced to me. I was able to have a life changing experience reading this book that left me with a comprehensive awareness of the climate catastrophe and my responsibility to fix it. This book provided personal accounts that raised the voices of women establishing environmental justice and climate action. A strong sense of hope, urgency, and group action is evoked by the depth and diversity of perspectives that are weaved across its pages. I was able to educate myself and discover more about the general crisis that marginalized people face. Which is why I urge our incoming freshmen to read this book because All We Can Save, in my opinion, has the power to inspire a generation and give them a renewed sense of purpose in the struggle for a better world. "

2022-23 Campus Reading Sponsors

logos for Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), and Climate Smart San José

Thank you to our gold sponsors: Acterra, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), and Climate Smart San José!

Learn more about our gold sponsors