Open to any faculty/staff at George Mason University, these virtual, one-hour book discussions are designed to foster conversation and connection around well-being topics. We provide a free copy of the book to registrants.
Discussion Groups
Spring 2027
The Joy of Movement: How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection, and Courage by Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D.
Movement can be a source of joy. Learn how movement is intertwined with self-expression, social connection, and mastery and how you can create happiness, meaning, and connection through movement.
Registration starts January 4th.
Tuesday, February 23, 2027, at 12 noon via Zoom – Register here
Or
Thursday, April 8, 2027, at 12 noon via Zoom – Register here
This program is sponsored by the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being. Direct any questions to Zareena Khan at [email protected].
Past Book Discussions
- The Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work and Life by Shawn Achor
- Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make – and Keep – Friends by Dr. Marisa G. Franco
- Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World by Dr. Vivek Murthy
- The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center by Rhaina Cohen
- Project UnLonely: Healing Our Crisis of Disconnection by Jeremy Nobel, MD, MPH
- Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life by Dacher Keltner