Author Loung Ung spoke at the Common Read Lecture on her book, First They Killed My Father Honors students attended the South Dakota Honors Showcase in Madison, SD. Internationally renowned author and advocate, Loung Ung, spoke at the annual Larry and Julie Poeppel Family Common Read Lecture on September 24. Ung’s book, First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers, is a memoir telling her survival of the Cambodian genocide. Attendees had the chance to hear Ung reflect on her life, the power of positivity, and lessons she has learned along the way. Audience members had the opportunity to ask questions and connect with Ung through a book signing event after the lecture. Honors students also enjoyed an afternoon lunch and Q&A session with Loung. The Common Read is Northern State University’s largest academic event, promoting intellectual growth and meaningful dialogue within the campus and Aberdeen community. The Common Read culminates with the Larry and Julie Poeppel Family Lecture, funded in part by the Poeppel Family endowment with additional support from the Marlene and Clayton Olson Endowment. Pictured above are Evelynn Carlson, Abiah George, Sami Hegge, and Honors Coordinator Laurie Kreber Abiah George presented her research to the group of SD Honors students.
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