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Books on the Beach 2008

Join us APRIL 19 – 20
at the Rio del Mar beach house of
Meryl and Bob '61 Selig
for the 26th annual Books on the Beach,
the Bay Area’s signature alumni event.

The Topic
The Use of Theory in Research and Scholarship on Sexuality
Few debates are more intense than those regarding the study of human sexuality. Join Professor Bryant "Tip" Ragan, chair of CC's history department, as we discuss theories between “essentialists,” who believe that sexuality is innate and determined by nature, and “social constructionists,” who maintain that sex, sexual behavior, sexual identity and sexual roles vary widely across time and place. We'll have readings on a variety of topics that will push the boundaries of how we think about sexuality.

In addition to great discussion, this event always features the culinary talents of John Chalik '67 and his sous chef, Rob Adkisson ’92. They are planning quite the feast for us, including a special cocktail to commemorate this year’s discussion topic. A free CC t-shirt to the first registrant who correctly guesses what that cocktail is named …

The Schedule

Saturday

10 a.m. Coffee at beach house; room check in

10:30 a.m. News from Colorado College

10:45 a.m. Introduce faculty. Program overview & discussion.

12:15 p.m. Beach break

1:00 p.m. Lunch

2:00 p.m. Discussion

3:30 p.m. Beach break

4:30 p.m. Resume discussion

5:30 p.m. Break for the day

6 p.m. Happy Hour

7:30 p.m. Dinner

Sunday
9:30 a.m. Breakfast at beach house

10:30 a.m. Discussion

Noon Program ends

Price
Class of '03-'07 : $50/person
Pre-class of '03 : $60/person

Registration:
Click here to download registration form.
Fill out and mail, with a check payable to CCBAAC,
to:
Rob Adkisson ’92, 172 Shake Tree Lane, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

- Due to space limitations, reservation requests will be accepted only upon receipt of payment and are subject to confirmation.
- Thirty people may spend the night and enjoy the discussion
- Non-alumni guests limited to one
- No children, please
- Refunds only if we have enough notice to fill your slot
- Spots will fill quickly, so register ASAP
- Reading assignment will be sent to registrants prior to event

Questions? Call Rob at (408) 834-8574 or email Adkisson@Alumni.ColoradoCollege.edu

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