Forum series begins with famous author
The Wooster Forum series begins Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in McGaw Chapel.† Tracey Kidder, a bestselling author, will discuss ìMountains Beyond Mountains,” an exploration of tuberculosis and AIDS through the eyes of Dr. Paul Farmer, operating in Haiti.† Farmer founded the non-governmental health care provider Zanmi Lasante in Plateau Central, Haiti, as well as clinics and hospitals to help stem the spread of tuberculosis and AIDS in the region. Kidderís book was required reading for the incoming Class of 2013.
Melissa J. Delbridge, author of ìFamily Bible,” will be reading an excerpt of her work on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 4 p.m. in Kauke 244.† ìFamily Bible” was the recipient of the 2009 Great Lakes Colleges Association New Writers Award for Creative Non-Fiction.† The reading is sponsored by the Department of English and the Donaldson Fund.† Delbridgeís presentation is free and open to the public.
óNews briefs compiled by Alexandra DeGrandchamp
