Join fellow Deep Readers for a special event at Stone Brewing in Liberty Station on May 15, 2023, to discuss this year’s Deep Read book: Under a White Sky: The Nature of the Future by Pulitzer Prize-winning science journalist Elizabeth Kolbert. We’ll learn about the stark changes taking place in the world and explore the efforts to adapt and survive in this era of climate change.

Please RSVP to reserve your spot at this exciting event, as space is limited.

As part of The Deep Read program of The Humanities Institute at UC Santa Cruz, this event is designed to invite curious minds like yours to think deeply about literature, art, and the most pressing issues of our day. Even if you haven’t read the book, we encourage you to come and enjoy the discussion and connect with fellow San Diego alumni.

Beer and light bites provided by Steve Wagner (Crown), a UC Santa Cruz alumnus & co-founder of Stone Brewing!

To learn more about The Deep Read, and to sign up for the program, please visit https://thi.ucsc.edu/deep-read/.

Faculty Speaker: Laura Martin (Ph.D. ’08, literature) began working with The Humanities Institute team in 2019 on the Deep Read Initiative, a community reading program that brings together undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the community to think deeply about literature, art, and important issues of our time. Laura teaches the undergraduate Deep Read course at Porter College, manages the Deep Read program, and assists with other THI projects. She is a literary scholar, writer, and teacher, and she holds a PhD in Literature from UC Santa Cruz.

About the host: Steve Wagner (Crown) is a co-founder of the national brewing company Stone Brewing and an alumnus of UC Santa Cruz. He is a strong supporter of the university’s Humanities Institute, the Literature Department, and affiliated graduate students. Wagner was transformed by his time as a student at UCSC, where he studied English literature and was inspired by the radical education system and inspiring professors.