ORONO – Great Conversations, a program of the University of Maine College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at UM’s Memorial Union in the Bangor Room.
After a light lunch at noon, faculty from the college will lead discussions on topics including:
. “The Impact of the Changing Seasons on Mood and Behavior,” Sandra Sigmon, psychology professor.
. “The Necessity Of Utopia,” Naomi Jacobs, English professor.
. “Are We Alone in the Universe?” David Batuski, physics and astronomy professor.
. “Can We Be Nonviolent in These Times of Terror and Terrorism?” Douglas Allen, philosophy professor.
. “The Creative Economy, Sustainable Development and the Liberal Arts,” Tony Brinkley, associate professor of English.
. “The Forgotten Path of Christian Spirituality,” Kyriacos Markides, sociology professor.
. “Living with More than One Language,” Kathleen March, Spanish professor.
Admission is free, but reservations are recommended, as seating is limited. To register or for more information, call Kathryn Allan at 581-1954 or e-mail kathryn.allan@umit.maine.edu.
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