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Essay Discussion Club

"No Nature without Fear" by Cameron Allan McKean
2026-07-30 11:00:00 2026-07-30 12:00:00 America/New_York Essay Discussion Club Discuss this month's essay. Pick up the essay at the front desk. Rust Library - Conference Room A

Thursday, July 30
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-30 11:00:00 2026-07-30 12:00:00 America/New_York Essay Discussion Club Discuss this month's essay. Pick up the essay at the front desk. Rust Library - Conference Room A

Rust Library

Conference Room A

Discuss this month's essay. Pick up the essay at the front desk.

Have you thought about joining a book club, but don’t have the time or inclination to read several hundred pages before a discussion? If a shorter, but engaging read is what you are seeking, try our Essay Discussion Group!

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AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Culture/History |

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