The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at MSU is partnering with the Belgrade Community Library to host a talk entitled "One Book Belgrade: ‘Ridgeline’ Featured speaker" at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10 at the library. This event is free and open to the public. The presentation will be preceded by a social with refreshments at 5:30 p.m.
New York Times best-selling author Michael Punke will discuss and answer questions about his new novel, "Ridgeline." In 1866, on the heels of the Civil War, the novel takes place during a new war and clash of cultures on the Western frontier. Michael Punke brings the same immersive, vivid storytelling and historical insight that made his breakthrough debut, "The Revenant," so memorable. As "Ridgeline" builds to its epic conclusion, it grapples with essential questions of conquest and justice that still echo today.
"Ridgeline" is featured in the 2022 One Book Belgrade community read series, which offers events based on the novel's themes and histories. Punke will be available for book signing.
Michael Punke is an American writer, novelist, professor, policy analyst, policy consultant, attorney, and former Deputy United States Trade Representative and U.S. Ambassador to the World Trade Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. He is currently the Vice President of Public Policy for Amazon Web Services. He was formerly the history correspondent for "Montana Quarterly" and an adjunct professor at the University of Montana. He is the author of "Fire and Brimstone: The North Butte Mine Disaster of 1917," "The Revenant, " "Last Stand: George Bird Grinnell, the Battle to Save the Buffalo, and the Birth of the New West," and "Ridgeline." His family home is in Montana.
Seating is limited at Belgrade Community Library events, and advance registration is encouraged to ensure you get a seat. However, walk-ins are always welcome. For more information or to register, please visit the OLLI at MSU website at www.montana.edu/olli/.
The Belgrade Community Library Foundation and First Interstate Bank sponsor these collaborative free community programs.
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at MSU is a program of Academic Technology and Outreach (ATO) at Montana State University. ATO works across MSU to support and advance our land-grant mission through unique and innovative opportunities for outreach and engagement.
| Calendar | Community Events |
|---|---|
| Location | Belgrade Community Library |
| Date | Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm |
| Duration | 1h 30m |
| Repeats? | No |