SA staff recommendations
Book recommendations
"The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker is a wonderful look at why we gather and how make our connections." - Stephanie Baldwin, Fraternity & Sorority Life
"White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide by Professor Carol Anderson." - Corey Friend, Residence Life
"WOLFPACK: How to Come Together, Unleash Our Power and Change the Game by Abby Wambach. This book is short and amazing, and perfect for Women's Herstory Month." - Abbey Strusz, New Student & Family Programs
"The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova because it's the hunt for Dracula through an anthropological lens. Absolutely gripping!" - Hilary Brenneman, CU Conference Services
"Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations, Whole Hearts. by Brené Brown. Great opportunity to reflect on how we show up in spaces and places we lead." - Crystal Cyr, Student Affairs Assessment and Planning
"The Art of Racing in the Rain. You will not look at a dog the same way after reading this book and experiencing theirpoint ove view". - Zach Stroth, Residence Life
"The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton. Genre-bending mashup of a "whodunnit" combined with Groundhog's Day." - Kellen Story, Disability Services
"Underland: A Deep Time Journey by Robert MacFarlane. Explores the human relationship with the underground and everything below." - Justin Butterworth, Student Support and Case Management
Movie recommendations
"Snowpiercer, director Bong Joon-ho (Parasite). In a frozen earth, survivors on a train struggle with class division, destiny." - Nathan Schiro, Student Affairs Communication and Marketing
"Knives Out." - Corey Friend, Residence Life
"Frozen II because I will be spending my time with my all-time favorite 4-year-old." - Lynia Herrington, Student Affairs Communication and Marketing
"No se aceptan devoluciones (Instructions Not Included) because sometimes you need a good laugh and sometimes you need a good cry." - Hilary Brenneman, CU Conference Services
"Miss Americana, the Taylor Swift documentary, because you'll see how a perfectly constructed image only causes harm and not good." - Zach Stroth, Residence Life
"They Shall Not Grow Old. A grisly and realistic look into WWI from the perspective of British vets. Incredibly powerful." - Kellen Story, Disability Services
"Parasite. Because you think it is one thing, and then it just isn't." - Justin Butterworth, Student Support and Case Management
Podcast recommendations
"Carry the Fire. Host Dustin Kensrue digs through the big questions with guests through the lens of the good, true and beautiful." - Nathan Schiro, Student Affairs Communication and Marketing
"More Perfect from Radiolab. It focuses on our Supreme Court and easily explains how cases have shaped our judicial system." - Gina Moser, Student Affairs Communication and Marketing
"The Rewatchables." - Corey Friend, Residence Life
"Hidden Brain. Great stories on psychology, sociology and more to help us understand each other a little better." - Abbey Strusz, New Student & Family Programs
"The Office Ladies - perfect for fans of The Office, Jenna Fisher and Angela Kinsey recap each episode with insider info and stories!" - Heather Volkel, Student Affairs Communication and Marketing
"Serial because it's true crime presented by a lawyer." - Hilary Brenneman, CU Conference Services
"Dolly Parton's America. Because Dolly Parton apparently transcends numerous barriers in the USA." - Justin Butterworth, Student Support and Case Management
TV show recommendations
"Next in Fashion. This show showcases so many talented designers from all over the world. Fun to watch for a mental break!" - Meagan Larsen, Student Affairs Communication and Marketing
"The Witcher." - Corey Friend, Residence Life
"Kingdom | 킹덤 (Netflix). Political zombie thriller set in Korea's Joseon period... what more can you ask for?" - Nathan Schiro, Student Affairs Communication and Marketing
"Lost because you can watch it beginning to end and not have to wait for a new season...though it's so good you want more." - Hilary Brenneman, CU Conference Services
"Love is Blind on Netflix, because this is a dumb series that you'll find yourself absolutely glued to and invested in like crazy." - Zach Stroth, Residence Life
"Bosch, currently on Amazon Prime. For those enthralled with serialized police dramas with en emphasis on mystery. Bingeworthy!" - Kellen Story, Disability Services
"Jeopardy! Because it is always good, and Alex Trebek is a hero." - Justin Butterworth, Student Support and Case Management