"Florida Atlantic University is asking its 2,200 upcoming freshmen this summer to read The Orchid Thief, a 1998 nonfiction work by Susan Orlean, that takes place in South Florida.
The summer book club is part of FAU's efforts to make new students feel more connected to the campus. Students can participate in an online discussion group... On Aug. 26, FAU will hold its first Freshmen Convocation, with Orlean as the featured speaker" URL : http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-flpdig06271pnjun27,0,5712219.story?track=rss see also, on the same topic, 'Viateur's daily orchid news' for 19 June : http://pages.infinit.net/viateurb/June2007.htm ***************** Regards, VB _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
