On Our Minds: Events Calendar

October 7, 2009: Iranian Lunch--Mantor Library and ARAMARK present an Iranian Feast as part of the On Our Minds reading program. Executive Chef Boyd Scott will be making dishes from the recipes of Nahid Dalpour (wife of UMF Professor Waleck Dalpour).  The menu will include stews (fesenjen and ghormeh sabzi), a vegetarian rice dish (sabzi polo), kebobs, salads (stuffed grape leaves and salade olivieh), flatbread, desserts (baklava and a “stars and stripes” cake – to find out why, read the book!), and an Iranian drink or two (like doogh).Olsen Student Center, South Dining Hall

October 22, 2009 @ 7:00pm: Book Discussion--What does it mean to be American? Join us for a lively discussion of the book "Digging to America" co-hosted by the Mantor Library and the Farmington Public Library. Farmington Public Library

October 27, 2009 @ 6:00pm: Immigration Presentation--There seems to be a popularly held belief that all you need to do to become an American citizen is marry an American. Is it really that simple? What steps exactly are involved? Come find out from a couple who went through the entire process. (Hint: It's harder than you think!) Refreshments will be served. Education Center 012 (in the basement)

November 16, 2009 @ 2:00pm: Book Discussion--Join the Mantor Library and members of the Gold Leaf Institute in a discussion of Anne Tyler's book, focusing on American identity, family and belonging. Mantor Library, Browsing Room

Now - December: Harvest Festivals around the World--Come see the library’s display about harvest festivals around the world and learn more about some of the cultures in the Tyler book. Mantor Library, 3rd Floor