Hawkeye Reads

Turn Pages, Spark Conversation

A good story has the power to transform. It cuts across boundaries and sparks meaningful discussion.

Hawkeye Reads is a campus-wide program that seeks to support the college’s Institutional Outcomes and increase literacy. It promotes dialogue among students, faculty, and staff across the campus. To put it simply, Hawkeye Reads uses reading to build community.

2024–2025 Hawkeye Reads Selection

The Purpose and Passion of Work CALLINGS

Stories of passion, courage, and commitment, following individuals as they pursue the work they were born to do, from StoryCorps founder Dave Isay.

 

How to Get a Free Copy

 

Resources for Faculty Members

Adopt the Hawkeye Reads book selection for your class!

Connect an assignment, discussion or project to the 2024 – 2025 Institutional Learning Outcome, Employ Life Skills / Discipline Knowledge, to tie the book to your course.

Use the resources in the Hawkeye Reads Canvas module. Search Canvas Commons using keywords "Hawkeye Reads".

Visit the Library's Hawkeye Reads Research Guide or contact a member of the Hawkeye Reads committee.

Request copies of the book for your courses and the Library will arrange delivery/pick up for your students.

Nominate a Book for Hawkeye Reads

Hawkeye Reads book nominations are being accepted on an on-going basis.

Suggestions should ideally support the 2026 – 2027 Institutional Learning Outcome, Think Critically: 
Locate, retrieve, interpret and use information effectively. Acquire, evaluate, analyze, and synthesize information. Apply the principles of the scientific method. Develop skills in problem-solving, logical thinking, and sound reasoning. Apply mathematical processes.

Please submit your nomination for the 2026 – 2027 Hawkeye Reads by November 1, 2025.

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