March 7, 2012
'Confluences on the Amazon: Interdisciplinary study abroad?' to be focus of next Vernon Larson International Luncheon Lecture March 13
Submitted by Office of International Programs
Elizabeth Dodd, university distinguished professor of English; Marcellus Marques Caldas, assistant professor of geography; and Martha Rocío Bressan Smith-Caldas, instructor of biology, will present “Confluences on the Amazon: Interdisciplinary study abroad?” as part of the Vernon Larson International Luncheon Lecture Series at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 13.
For more information see http://www.k-state.edu/oip/friends/vernonlarson.html
Lunch is optional and begins at 11:45 a.m. The lunch buffet costs $15 and reservations are required. All events are held in Holiday Inn at the Campus ballroom and are sponsored by the Friends of International Programs and the office of international programs.
The lecture series was created in 1979 by Vernon C. Larson, then director of international agricultural programs, and is the longest running at K-State. With six presentations per year, presented during the fall and spring semesters, the series offers an opportunity for the K-State community to hear presentations from faculty and individuals who have recently participated in an extensive overseas activity or who are involved in major international activities.
Reservations for the luncheon can be made by email to oip@k-state.edu or by phone at 532-5990 and should be made by noon of the Friday before each luncheon. You may also attend the lecture portion of this event for no cost.