Hidden Figures - Book Club/Movie Collaboration (2016) CC
Course | Registration opens 8/3/2026 8:00 AM EDT
This book is a factual account of aerospace history and the group of African-American women who made the launches possible. It's both a scientific story and a human one about perseverance, talent, and women's achievements. In the first session we will discuss the book and in the second session we'll watch the movie.
THE FIRST SESSION WILL MEET ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 1-2:30PM TO DISCUSS THE BOOK AND THE SECOND SESSION WILL MEET ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 1-3:30PM FOR THE MOVIE SHOWING.
Alice Lynch
Reading has always been a passion for Alice Lynch. From Nancy Drew to Louise Penny, books are a constant companion. Her goal for the book club courses is to continue the tradition set by their founder, Pat McGrath, to challenge members to read something outside of their comfort zone and then join in a lively discussion with their peers.
Chris Staats
Christine (Chris) Staats has a B.S. in secondary mathematics education from Shippensburg University. She has been teaching mathematics at the high school level for more than forty years with joy in her heart. She loves watching films, learning new things, reading, listening to live music, playing pickleball, and being with her family. She hopes to bring more joy into the world through kindness.