June 5, 2007

CSUF plans summer lecture series on the sea, its denizens, and global warming

BRAIN FOOD

Gary Robbins

Kudos to Cal State Fullerton for organizing a free summer lecture series with topics ranging from the fragile nature of sea life to the possible impacts of global warming and whether there's life after death. The lectures will be held in the Ruby Gerontology Center, on campus. Click here for a map.

The lineup:
"The Ocean Around Us," alternate Tuesdays, 1:15-3:15 p.m.
June 12 — “Coral Reefs: Cities Under Siege” with W. Sean Chamberlin, Fullerton College professor of earth science
June 26 — “Light at the Edge of the Ocean, a Beacon for San Pedro Bay, 1874-1941” with Kristen Heather, Point Fermin Lighthouse curator
July 10 — “U.S. Coast Guard: Always Ready to Respond to Calls for Help at Sea” with Lt. J.G. Andrew Munoz, U.S. Coast Guard
July 24 — “Fifteen Years of Rehab! Marine Mammal Care Center of Fort McArthur, Plus Domoic Acid in Sea Lions” with Lauren Palmer, veterinarian
Aug. 7 — “A Place to Grow Young Sea Animals and Young Scientists” with Mike Schaadt, director, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

The Best of the Eclectic Series, alternate Thursdays, 1:15-3:15 p.m.
June 14 — “Orange County — From Native Americans to the Internet” with Phil Brigandi, archivist for the County of Orange
June 28 — “Alzheimer’s Disease: Neurodegenerative Processes, Risk Factors and Successful Aging” with Nilay V. Patel, CSUF assistant professor of biological science
July 12 — “Here and Hereafter: An Eastern Perspective” with Prem K. Saint, CSUF emeritus professor of geological sciences
July 26 — “Global Warming: The Facts” with Matthew E. Kirby, CSUF assistant professor of geological sciences
Aug. 9 — “[Re]Thinking and [Re]Practicing Communication: New Ways of Understanding How Communication Functions in Our Social World” with Gary L. Ruud, CSUF associate professor of human communication studies

THINK YOU'RE SMART, EH?
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And the winner is ... Canis Scot, who knew I was referring to Thomas Edison. I also received correct answers from early birds Randal Ratzlaff, Ivan Turpin and David Henry.