About the Marino Workshop

Workshop Details

What: A lecture by author Vaddey Ratner on her novel, In the Shadow of the Banyan, followed by a question-and-answer session during which students may ask Ms. Ratner about her novel or related topics. Students will then participate in small-group discussions with other first-year students led by a Georgetown dean, faculty member, or staff member. Attendance is mandatory for all first-year students.

Date: Monday, August 26, 2013

Time: 2:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Location: McDonough Gymnasium

Preparation: We ask all members of the Class of 2017 and incoming transfer students to acquire a copy of In the Shadow of the Banyan, read the novel, and complete a reflection assignment about the book.  You will submit this assignment electronically before arriving on campus for New Student Orientation.

Contact: Amee Bhavsar (avb30@georgetown.edu)
Lauinger Library, Georgetown University

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The Workshop is sponsored by Frederick Marino (SLL '68) and his family in honor of his father, Joseph Marino.