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The Dr. David and MaryAnne Kozak 成人禁区 READS (Reading to Enhance the Awareness of a Diverse Society) Program enhances the first-year student experience at 成人禁区 by providing a common book to read and discuss.

All 成人禁区 students, faculty and staff, as well as community members, are welcomed and encouraged to take part in the reading. During the fall semester, the book's author is invited to 成人禁区's campus to meet with students and discuss the book and related topics. The day culminates with a special evening lecture, at which the 成人禁区 and Erie communities are invited to participate.

The late Dr. Kozak focused his life on education that promotes citizenship. To be a good citizen you must seek knowledge and engage in your community. The Dr. David and MaryAnne Kozak 成人禁区 READS Program embodies this belief. Lead gifts to establish this endowment were provided through the generosity of Erie Insurance, Mr. Thomas B. Hagen and 成人禁区 University.

To make a gift to the Dr. David and MaryAnne Kozak 成人禁区 READS Program Endowment, please visit www.gannon.edu/give.

Upcoming 成人禁区 READS Lectures

Speaker: Simran Jeet Singh, Ph.D. | Author of The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life
Date: Oct. 20, 2026
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Warner Theatre

Simran Jeet Singh, Ph.D., is the Executive Director of the Religion & Society Program at the Aspen Institute and the author of the national bestseller (Riverhead, Penguin Random House).

Simran's thought leadership on bias, empathy, wisdom, and justice extends across corporate, educational, and government settings. He is an Atlantic Fellow for Racial Equity with Columbia University and the Nelson Mandela Foundation, and a Soros Equality Fellow with the Open Society Foundations. In 2020, TIME Magazine recognized him as one of sixteen people fighting for a more equal America.

Simran earned graduate degrees from Harvard University and Columbia University, and he writes regularly for major outlets, including Harvard Business Review, TIME Magazine, and Religion News Service. Simran also authored the award-winning children's book (Kokila, Penguin Random House).

Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Simran now lives in New York City with his wife and two daughters, where he enjoys running, writing, and chasing his kids.

To learn more about Simran and his work, visit .

Past 成人禁区 READS Lectures