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Dreams from My Father by Barack Obama

This year's selection, Dreams from My Father by Barack Obama, is an eloquent description of a young man's search for identity and the meaning of the American dream. All UW freshmen share the common experience of race and advancement in our America. This book will prompt students to intellectually, critically, and emotionally reflect on their experiences and roles in society.

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The four white columns that stand in Sylvan Grove Theater today were preserved and erected at their present site by the class of 1911. The four columns stand for LIFE: Loyalty, Industry, Faith and Efficiency.
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