RLA to host Blind Date with a Book
CHADRON – Chadron State College’s Residence Life Association (RLA) will host Blind Date with a Book Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the Hub. The aim of the event is to promote reading and diversity among students, according to Resident Adviser Sheila Salgado, who is helping coordinate the effort.
She said RLA has purchased a variety of carefully selected books to ensure a diverse and captivating array of books. The RLA committee also reached out to CSC employees to ask them to donate books. A box for book donations is located near the Hub by Associate Director of Housing and Residence Life Christian Miller’s office. Book drop-off ends Sunday. The books will be wrapped in preparation for the event.
Salgado said the books will be arranged on tables according to genres and each will have a small description on the package. Students are invited to select wrapped books of unknown titles or authors to read and keep.
“This encourages them to step out of their comfort zones, explore new genres or authors, and kindle their curiosity, and hopefully foster a love for literature,” Salgado said.
Afterward, RLA will distribute a survey to gauge the participants’ response.
“The survey will provide us with valuable insights into how the event went and any suggestions or ideas students may have for future events,” Salgado said.
Salgado said she has fond memories of participating in a similar event during her freshman year, which is why she decided to bring it back.
“It's a convenient and enjoyable event that doesn't demand too much time, making it accessible to students even during busy weeks. They can quickly choose a book within minutes or stay to start reading right away,” she said.
Questions about the book donations or the event can be directed to Salgado at sheila.salgado@eagles.csc.edu or Miller at cmiller@csc.edu.
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