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“We Rise” Roadways event calendar

Get involved with book discussions, service projects, art and more throughout the semester.

By Brogan Boles

August 19, 2019

Throughout the summer, Roadways has been excitedly giving out copies of our 2019-20 1 Book/1 Project/2 Transform selection – “We Rise: The Earth Guardians Guide to Building a Movement That Restores the Planet” by Xiuhtezcatl Martinez. Along with 2,406 new students receiving a copy of the book at orientation, 22 staff and 31 faculty members have requested a copy of the book, with nine faculty members adopting the book for their fall courses.

So often we get asked about the “1 Project” part of 1 Book/1 Project/2 Transform – a key component to this program. As faculty begin integrating the book into their fall courses, some using the Reading and Learning Guide, students have the opportunity to work on projects directly related to themes from “We Rise.” Roadways, known for our “yes, and” attitude, supports this by offering numerous events throughout the semester. These events range including service projects and book discussions (led by Metropolitan State University of Denver leadership) and end with the main events – a keynote and hip-hop concert with Martinez. Mark your calendars and please share these events with the students you engage with.  

Calendar of Events (Please visit the Roadways website for more details)

Aug. 29: Book Discussion – 1146 Golda Meir, noon-2 p.m.

Sept. 3: Book Discussion – 1146 Golda Meir, noon-2 p.m.

Sept. 6: Service Project – Denver Botanic Gardens, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sept. 9: Book Discussion – 1146 Golda Meir, noon-2 p.m.

Sept. 12: Book Discussion – 1146 Golda Meir, noon-2 p.m.

Sept. 18: Book Discussion – 1146 Golda Meir, noon-2 p.m.

Sept. 20: Service Project – Denver Botanic Gardens, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sept. 25: Book Discussion – 1146 Golda Meir, noon-2 p.m.

Sept. 30: Book Discussion – 1146 Golda Meir, noon-2 p.m.

Oct. 7: Book Discussion – 1146 Golda Meir, noon-2 p.m.

Oct. 8: Panel Discussion – Tivoli Multicultural Lounge, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Oct. 10: Book Discussion – 1146 Golda Meir, noon-2 p.m.

Oct. 14: Book Discussion – 1146 Golda Meir, noon-2 p.m.

Oct. 15: Art Show: “Abstract Cultural Landscape in the Era of Climate Change” – CMEI Lounge, 3 p.m.

Oct. 16: Author Event with Xiuhtezcatl Martinez – Tivoli Turnhalle, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Oct. 17: Concert with Xiuhtezcatl Martinez – St. Cajetan’s, 6:30-9 p.m.

Oct. 22: Film Screening of “Before the Flood” – St. Cajetan’s, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Please contact Brogan Boles for any questions about the upcoming events and/or adopting the book for your class: ebrogan1@msudenver.edu.