Join an Alumni Book Club meeting this April to connect with fellow book lovers and engage in delightful literary conversation.

The Alumni Book Club book will read and discuss "The Book of Hope" by Dr. Jane Goodall.

Looking at the headlines—the worsening climate crisis, a global pandemic, loss of biodiversity, political upheaval—it can be hard to feel optimistic. And yet hope has never been more desperately needed.

In this urgent book, Jane Goodall, the world's most famous living naturalist, and Douglas Abrams, the internationally bestselling co-author of The Book of Joy, explore through intimate and thought-provoking dialogue one of the most sought after and least understood elements of human nature: hope. In The Book of Hope, Jane focuses on her "Four Reasons for Hope": The Amazing Human Intellect, The Resilience of Nature, The Power of Young People, and The Indomitable Human Spirit.

"The Book of Hope" is available to purchase at bookstores near you and at Bookshop, an online retailer that financially supports the independent bookstore nearest you and also supports the Alumni Association. 

This virtual event is free, but advance registration is required. 

Registered guests will receive the Zoom meeting link by email before the event. 

About Alumni Book Club

Alumni Book Club supports a lifelong love of reading and welcomes all participants at any level of involvement.

Participants are welcome to be regular or occasional participants at meetings. Participants can also attend no meetings at all!

Alumni who would like to participate in the Alumni Book Club without attending events are encouraged to share their reactions to the book and recommendations for future Alumni Book Club selections by email at alumni@pacificu.edu.

All who participate in Alumni Book Club by attending the meeting or by email submission will receive a small gift by postal mail!

The Pacific University Alumni Association supports all alumni. Direct questions and requests for assistance to alumni@pacificu.edu or 503-352-2057.