Campus Community Book Project Events and News

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Campus Community Book Project

Promoting Dialogue. Building Community

This Year's Book

Events and News

Explore events, news, and curated materials inspired by the latest book and its theme. Dive into articles, videos, and tools designed to deepen understanding and foster meaningful dialogue.

About the Book Project Dynamic Discussions

Ready to Turn the Page... Together?

The Campus Community Book Project is more than just reading—it’s about coming together in dialogue. Through events and discussions, we connect as a community to explore the book’s themes, share perspectives, and engage in meaningful conversations that inspire understanding and action. 

Campus Community Book Project Upcoming Events

Author Visit

Tue, Mar 10, 2026 @ 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Vanderhoef Studio Theatre, Mondavi Center

Mondavi Center Presents: Javier Zamora, Campus Community Book Project

More information and tickets here

 

Questions?

For more information about the Book Project, including information about past books, visit the Book Project archive, subscribe to the Book Project mailing list or contact ccbp@ucdavis.edu.
 

The Book Project volunteer committees are comprised of students, staff, faculty and community members. This year’s book was chosen after a review and deliberation process of over 50 nominations. Anyone may join the Book Project Selection and Program Planning Committees. Learn more about the Book Project volunteer committees.

 

What’s the Latest Chapter?

Explore the latest updates and stories from the Campus Community Book Project (CCBP). From featured books to program highlights, the news feed keeps you informed about this initiative that promotes dialogue and builds community through shared reading and events.

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UC Davis Experts Reflect on Two Decades of Health Equity

  • by Sarah Colwell
The panel of experts explored the findings of the newly released "Ending Unequal Treatment: Strategies to Achieve Equitable Health Care and Optimal Health for All" report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The overarching focus of this virtual event—health equity and justice—is the theme of this year’s Campus Community Book Project.
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UC Davis Library Launches Resource to Deepen Understanding of Health Equity and Justice

  • by Sarah Colwell
The UC Davis Library is excited to announce a new resource designed to support this year’s UC Davis Campus Community Book Project selection, Weathering: The Extraordinary Stress of Ordinary Life in an Unjust Society by Arline Geronimus. This curated bibliography offers additional reading materials to expand on the book’s themes, providing a deeper dive into the ways systemic inequities in race, gender, and socioeconomic status impact health outcomes.
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‘Weathering’ is New Book Project Title on Health Equity

  • by Cody Kitaura
The next book project title is Weathering: The Extraordinary Stress of Ordinary Life in an Unjust Society, by Arline T. Geronimus, a professor at the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health. It is part of this year’s theme, health equity and justice, and will guide discussions, lectures and other events, culminating in a campus visit by the author on March 5.