A GazeboNews reader in Evanston, Kathy Schillinger-Smith, asked us to share news of a new book and book signing events that are coming up. The book is “Barat College: A Legacy, A Spirit, And A Name.” It’s written by Sister Martha Curry, an alumna and former English teacher at Barat.

Said Ms. Schillinger-Smith: I attended Barat, graduated in 1980, and truly treasure my four years there. During that time, the average age of a student was 38 years old. So many women from the surrounding communities attended classes with us. What insight they added to lives of the traditional age student. I hope we returned the favor with friendship and camaraderie. So if any of those women are still living in the community – they may be interested in having a copy of this book.”

Here’s the information on book signings for “Barat College: A Legacy, A Spirit, And A Name.”

• Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart. Lake Forest, Illinois.Sister Curry will present at 10:30 a.m on Friday, October 5, and the Book Signing and Reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. Reservations for this event: mryan@woodlandsacademy.org or 847 234 4300 x214.
• Archives, DePaul University. Thursday October 25, 4:00-6:00, informal talk and book signing.
• Sacred Heart Schools at Chicago, Sheridan Road. Sunday, November 4, 2:00-4:00, reception and book signing
• Lake Forest / Lake Bluff Historical Society. Sunday, November 18, (Sunday before Thanksgiving) 3:00, talk and book signing.

The book will be sold at the events, or you may order it by calling Loyola Press at 1-800-621-1008; provide the book’s title the ISBN number, which is 3734-8. Price is $20, plus shipping. Payment may be made with a Visa, MasterCard, or personal check mailed to Loyola Press, 3441 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, Il 60657.

For more information on “Barat College: A Legacy, A Spirit And A Name,” visit www.marthacurrybook.info