Chancellor's Distinguished Lecture Series
Presented by The Damrauer Endowed Lectureship Fund
Lectures are free and open to the public. RSVPs are requested.
Upcoming Lectures
MARCH 13, 2019 - POSTPONED
5:30pm
Student Commons 2600
DUE TO THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS WEATHER FORECAST BY THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ON MARCH 13, THE LECTURE HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019.
Fossils and genes indicate that modern humans (Homo sapiens) arose in Africa between 200,000 and 50,000 years ago, when they abruptly spread to Eurasia. They then quickly replaced or swamped the Neanderthals and other non-modern Eurasians. Technological innovations that enhanced hunting and gathering provide the most economic explanation for modern human success. Genetic change that enhanced cognitive and communicative potential likely underlay the technological innovations.
Join us for an evening with Dr. Richard Klein as we delve deeper into the history and origins of our species. A public reception with light refreshments will follow the lecture. Please register via the link above to confirm your attendance at this exciting event!
Cheek to Cheek: Genetic Discoveries and You
April 17, 2019
5:30PM
STUDENT COMMONS 2600
The data revolution in genetics has expanded our understanding of many diseases and traits. You name it, and scientists have likely looked at the underlying genetics! With the ability to study millions of locations in a person's genome, a wealth of information is available. These discoveries are now marketed directly to consumers through companies such as 23andMe and Ancestry.
Join us for an evening with Dr. Stephanie Santorico to learn how these discoveries apply to you, as we step through the science using her own personal history with heart disease as a guide. A public reception with light refreshments will follow the lecture.
Mike Phillips, Director of the Turner Endangered Species Fund and Celebrated Author of: The Wolves of Yellowstone
Wildness Restored: The Wolf's Return to Colorado
October 23, 2019
Mike has served as the Director of the Turner Endangered Species Fund (TESF) and an advisor to Turner Biodiversity Divisions (TBD) since he established both with Ted Turner and his family in 1997. Mike has played a key role in wolf conservation and recovery. From 1986–1994, he was the Field Coordinator for the Red Wolf Recovery Program. He was also instrumental in the return of gray wolves to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, serving as Project Leader for the wolf restoration effort from its inception in 1994 until 1997. As an endeavor separate and apart from his leadership of TESF and TBD, in 2006 Mike entered the political arena through election to the Montana legislature as the representative for House District 66, Bozeman. Shortly thereafter, Mike founded the Montana Legislative Climate Change Caucus. In 2009, Mike was elected as the Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus. During this legislative session, Mike played a critical role in crafting and passing the nation’s most comprehensive law for sequestering CO2 in geological formations.
Past Lectures (click on links to view archived lectures)