Buffs One Read
Our theme for 2025-26: Finding Your Path
Read our chosen title, Callings (e-book, audio or print)
Callings: The purpose and passion of work
In Callings, StoryCorps founder Dave Isay presents unforgettable stories from people doing work they love. Told through touching conversations between friends, coworkers, and family members, the stories share a wide range of experiences and capture the strength, courage, and resilience of the storytellers. Some found their paths at very young ages, others later in life; some overcame great odds or upturned their lives in order to pursue what matters to them; and all are generous gifts that offer inspiration and hope.
All are welcome to join the Buffs One Read Community: read the book, join a book club or discussion, share your story, teach the course.
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Bring the conversation into the classroom
The University Libraries invites all educators to integrate Callings into your courses. Our community Canvas course is open for use - feel free to copy or repurpose.
- Via our community Canvas course, you can explore summaries of each chapter as well as discussion questions and related resources. The course includes activities and prompts that invite students to delve more deeply into the rich themes of the text.
- Contact the University Libraries for consultations on integrating Callings into your courses. Email libraries@colorado.edu to schedule a time to speak with us.
- View our guide on Callings for additional related resources and rich related content.
