Co-author of the Book $2.00 a Day Will Visit USD for Impactful Discussion on Poverty

Each year, the University of San Diego’s Center for Educational Excellence (CEE) and campus partners selects a book that encourages literacy and deep dialogue on social themes, presented through outstanding literature as part of the Just Read! Program.

This year’s book is $2.00 a Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America.  The book details the lives of individuals across the country who survive on virtually no cash income, exploring where these families live, how they got so desperately poor and what they do to survive.

Co-author H. Luke Shaefer, will be delivering a keynote address on Thursday, November 15^th as part of a series of events under the Just Read! Program.  The event is free and open to the public.

Who:              Just Read! Keynote Speaker H. Luke Shaefer

What:             Keynote Address by co-author of the book $2.00 a Day

When:            Thursday, November 15, 2018                       7:00-8:30 p.m.

Where:           University of San Diego – Shiley Theatre - 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92127

The CEE organizes Just Read! programming, which is sponsored and created in concert with many collaborators across campus. Faculty are encouraged to use the book in their classes and promote Just Read! events to their students. Programming often includes book discussions, interdisciplinary panels, related films, and keynote speakers.  Overall, the program promotes active learning and reading not only within the USD community but within the San Diego community at large.

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