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Monday, 16 Oct 2017

Norman Borlaug Lecture: World Food Prize Laureate Akinwumi Adesina

Oct 16, 2017

8:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Live Green Student activities

"Betting on Africa to Feed the World," Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank and Nigeria's former Minister of Agriculture (2011-15), is the 2017 World Food Prize Laureate.

Tuesday, 17 Oct 2017

Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences

Oct 17, 2017

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

2050 Agronomy

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures

"Climate Information for Climate Smart Development: big data for small actions" by Dr. Ana Bucher, World Bank, Washington DC

Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences

Oct 17, 2017

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

2050 Agronomy

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures

"Climate Information for Climate Smart Development: big data for small actions" by Dr. Ana Bucher, World Bank, Washington, D.C.

Wednesday, 18 Oct 2017

Lecture: Political and Economic Transition at Home and Abroad

Oct 18, 2017

8:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

MSNBC anchor and correspondent Ali Velshi brings a unique perspective to his coverage of politics and the impact of the current administration's domestic and international policy shifts. The Manatt-Phelps Lecture in Political Science.

The Making of Campus Art

Oct 18, 2017

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Geoffroy Residence Hall

University Museums Academic calendar Arts, performances Lectures Student activities

An internship sponsored by the Department of Residence allowed Evan Harrison, Senior in Architecture, the opportunity to travel to New York City and work in the studio of internationally acclaimed artist Mickalene Thomas on the recently installed Geoffroy Residence Hall mural. Evan will share about his internship experience through pictures, stories, and revealing what it takes to make campus public art. Two sessions are available, 7pm and 8pm.

Thursday, 19 Oct 2017

Lecture: Can You Be Born a Couch Potato?

Oct 19, 2017

7:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

"Can You Be Born a Couch Potato? The Genetics of Physical Activity." Pease Family Scholar in Kinesiology J. Timothy Lightfoot directs the Huffines Institute for Sports Medicine and Human Performance at Texas A&M University, where his research focuses on the genetics of daily physical activity and exercise endurance.