 The Great Conversations Speaker Series: 2011 - 2012 Welcome to the 2011-2012 Great Conversations Speaker Series! Presented by the College of Liberal Arts, the series includes four thought-provoking topics presented by distinguished research faculty at the University of Nevada, Reno. The quality of this year's speakers is unsurpassed. As a subscriber you will enjoy an evening of drinks, hors d'oeuvres and socializing, followed by participation in engaging conversation in a home of distinction in our community. Each evening is scheduled from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. beginning with hors d'oeuvres and drinks, followed by our guest speaker's presentation, questions and open group discussion. Each subscription is fully transferable. If you are unable to attend a particular conversation, you may invite other family members, friends or colleagues to be present. If you would like more information on the speakers or their topics, please click on the date of the event below. Thursday, October 6, 2011 Weather Matters: Climate, nature and global geographies in Victorian Britain Dr. Jennifer Hill, Associate Professor, Department of English Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Women and Islamic law in today's world: An African case study Dr. Erin Stiles, Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Memory: Everything but the now Dr. Marian Berryhill, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology Thursday, March 29, 2012 Representing the Invisible: A photographer's tale Peter Goin, Professor, Department of Art For subscription information, contact: Robyn Powers at (775) 784-6873 or Stuart Golder at (775) 784-1222. Or download a subscription form here. |