In the tradition of…
The Iliad
The Bible
Paradise Lost
and Moby Dick
comes the epic (and engaging) story of the unusual (and noble) community:
Comrades of the Quest: The Oral History of Reed College
Join us for an evening with author John Sheehy ’82, whose newly released Comrades of the Quest chronicles the colorful cultural and social history of a band of young and fiercely unorthodox West Coast intellectuals and of the upstart institution that nurtured them–Reed College.
John will both share tales from the book and elicit tales from the audience, in a highly interactive gathering. No homework is required, and there will NOT be a quiz! Mike Teskey, from the alumni office, will have copies for sale (special promotional prices and Comrades t-shirts available too!). Light refreshments provided.
We are traveling around the country with a series of discussions and book signings over the coming months. Join us at these locations (in chronological order):
Thursday, September 27, 6:30 p.m. in San Francisco:
Promontory Financial Group (Konrad Alt ’81, host)
Spear Tower – 1 Market Plaza
Suite 4100
San Francisco, CA 94105
Wednesday, October 3, 7:30 p.m. in Seattle:
Home of Phil ’58 and Vivian ’59 Williams
424 35th Ave.
Seattle, WA
Thursday, October 4 at 7 p.m. in Portland:
Eliot 314
Reed College campus
Sunday, October 14, 7 p.m. in Boston (Newton):
Home of Jessica Stern Benjamin ’93
44 Emmons St.
West Newton, MA
Monday, October 15, 7 p.m. in New York City:
Home of Marge Goldwater ’71
215 E 68th St. Apt. 15W
New York City
Tuesday, October 16, 6:30 p.m. in New York City:
Home of Peter Guss ’78 and Annie Lionni ’78
35 E 85th St. Apt. 2E
(Note: for those who are interested in viewing the presidential debate, we will have a television available after the book discussion).
Wednesday, October 17, 6:30 p.m. in Washington, DC:
Offices of Public Citizen (Paul Levy ’72, host)
1600-20th St, NW (DuPont Circle)
Washington, DC
Thursday, October 25, 7 p.m. in Bay Area (Belmont):
Home of Dick Roistacher ’65
1530 Solana Dr.
Belmont, CA
Saturday, October 27, 10 a.m. in Los Angeles:
TBA
John Sheehy ’82, the driving force behind and the editor of Comrades of the Quest will join alumni director Mike Teskey (or, on September 27, Robin Tovey ’97) for these events. John will sign books and Mike will be prepared to sell copies (special promotional prices and Comrades t-shirts available too!).
RSVP to alumni@reed.edu or 503/777-7589.
