Bartlett Lecture: James Fallows, 'Postcards from Tomorrow Square' - Nov. 12, 2012
by Kathleen McCoy |
Monday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m. Wendy Williamson Auditorium
The Bartlett Lecture Series presents James Fallows, national correspondent for The Atlantic and a National Book Award winner. His topic will be "Postcards from Tomorrow Square." His wife, Deborah Fallows, a China expert and linguist, will make remarks at the evening event. This event is sponsored by the Bartlett Lecture Series.
About the Bartlett Lecture Series
The Bartlett Lecture Series was established in 1970 by the Bob Bartlett Memorial Fund and the University of Alaska.
E.L. Bartlett was one of the first two Alaska senators sent to Washington D.C. following statehood. He served from 1958 to 1968. The Bartlett Lecture Series was designed to promote a clearer vision of individual freedom and of the public good.
Individuals of national and world renown present lectures on topics of national and international importance, helping to put problems of Alaska and its people into the context of broad philosophic and cultural as well as social and economic issues. Emphasis is on exchanging ideas, on achieving new understanding and clearer perception on exploring traditional values and the demands of modern life.
The lectures may deal with human resources or natural environment and politics, economics or social change, with personal lifestyles and aspirations, with communication and transportation or with the public welfare conceived in the broadest terms.
Generally the Bartlett lecturers are invited to give addresses at the main campuses of the University of Alaska. Lecturers are encouraged to participate freely in the university community, and to meet as extensively as possible with students and faculty.
Other appearances
Both Fallows will appear earlier in the day Nov. 12 at the UAA Campus Bookstore for a noon "Meet and Greet." Deborah will talk about cultural ideas and issues, including topics covered in her book, "Dreaming in Chinese." James will make remarks. This event takes place at the UAA Campus Bookstore from noon-2 p.m. Nov. 12. Seating will be very limited at the bookstore event. This event is sponsored by the Bartlett Lecture Series, the UAA Confucius Institute and the UAA Campus Bookstore.
The Fallows will speak in Juneau on Nov. 11 and Fairbanks on Nov. 13.
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