The Legacy Project Launches Powerful Series
Public Invited to Free Community Events this Winter and Spring
The Legacy Project at County College of Morris (CCM) announces its Spring 2026 Semester lineup of three, free public events, and invites the community to engage with journalists, authors and scholars who will be offering perspectives on issues shaping our world. Programs will be held on campus or via Zoom, making the series available to the community.
The series opens on Monday, February 16, at 6 p.m., with a virtual conversation featuring acclaimed journalists Dani Anguiano and Alastair Gee, co-authors of the nonfiction book, “Fire in Paradise.” Presented via Zoom, this gripping account of heroism, survival and loss explores the Camp Fire that devastated Paradise, California. Drawing upon firsthand reporting, they chronicle the bravery of first responders, the miraculous escapes of residents and the devastating reality of 85 lives lost, plus the destruction of 90 percent of the town’s homes. RSVP is required to receive the Zoom link for participation.
On Thursday, March 26, at 12:30 p.m., Dr. Johan Mathew, associate professor of history at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, will be on campus with a lecture, “Globalization on Two Wheels: A Curious History of the Rickshaw in the Global Economy.” A cultural and social historian, Mathew examines illicit commerce and its role in shaping modern capitalism. The event will be held in the Learning Resource Center, Room 121.
The series concludes on Tuesday, May 5, at 12:30 p.m., with a revisit to the New York Times bestseller, “The Moth Presents: A Point of Beauty.” This event is part of CCM’s One Book, One College initiative led by the School of Liberal Arts. RSVP is required to attend and to learn which of the true stories in the collection will be discussed. This event will be held in the Learning Resource Center Café, second floor, with light refreshments served.
For questions and RSVP, email legacy@ccm.edu. CCM is located at 214 Center Grove Road in Randolph. Visitors for the on-campus events may park in Lot 7.
The Legacy Project at CCM is an interdisciplinary initiative that presents engaging lectures for students, faculty, staff and the community. The series offers an opportunity to expand one’s understanding of important social and global issues beyond the traditional classroom setting.
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