It’s Fundamental:The Student Services Book Club

Adam Gallippo
Student Life Editor

The IUSB Student Services Book Club will be reading and discussing “The Covenant with Black America” through November 13.

According to Book Club President, Dawana Depriest-Bey, the goal is to unite the entire community through the reading of this book.

“This book helps to address economic and social imbalances,” said Depriest-Bey, an IUSB junior. “The effects brought on by these imbalances are devastating to the black community and has negative repercussions on the entire community.”

The Book Club is a great eye-opening experience that brings diverse groups of people together, according to Campus Diversity Secretary Linda Guilliland.

“The Book Club is beneficial to IUSB because it gets students, staff, and faculty together for one group effort,” said Guilliland. “It’s a great social networking opportunity with a culturally important topic.”

In the past, the Book Club read books like “But Jacob Still Loved Rachel” and “The Coldest Winter Ever”. However, their current reading project, “The Covenant with Black America” affords members an opportunity to explore new frontiers of thought, according to Depriest-Bey.

“Educate and challenge yourself in a reading that will release a fruitful exchange of ideas,” said Depriest-Bey. “Come with an open heart and mind to take part in exhilarating discussions.”

The Book Club’s next meeting is Monday, October 23 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in room 104X of Student Services located in the Administration Building.

If you’re interested, the books are available for checkout by Book Club participants in the Office of Campus Diversity, room A115, Administration Building.

For more information, please call 520-5524.