Looking for a unique way to connect with others through books and art? Join Camille Mortensen for Beyond the Book, a quarterly book club where great books spark meaningful conversations and connection. Read the featured book beforehand, then gather in a fun, informal setting to explore timeless themes through discussion, art from the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art, and insights from a guest expert.
Kick-Off Event
The book club kick-off event will take place at the USU President’s Residence on August 18, 2026 from 6:30-8:00 pm, while future events will be held at The Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art.
Date and Time: August 18, 2026 from 6:30-8:00 pm
Location: USU President’s Residence, 1417 Yarrow Court, Logan, UT
Theme: Peace
Book: Peace Like a River, Leif Enger, 2001
Artwork: Intermountain Intertribal Indian School Mural
Guest Speakers: Professor Chad Ford, Heravi Peace Institute & Amanda Ford, USU Department of Social Work
The kick-off event is free and open to all, but prior RSVP is required.
RSVP
Future "Beyond the Book" Dates:
- August 18, 2026, Kick-off at the President’s Residence
- November 10, 2026 at NEHMA
- February 9, 2027 at NEHMA
- May 25, 2027 at NEHMA
- August 2027, date/details TBD
