BEMIDJI, Minn. – This age of genetic modification, tourist space travel and instant global communication is fueled by one thing – the application of knowledge.

On Tuesday, March 25, at 10 a.m., retired BSU President Dr. M. James Bensen will present “The Impact of Emerging Technology on Our Lifestyle” at Bemidji State University Center for Research and Innovation (CRI).

Dr. Bensen will make the point that the decisions we make about technology have important implications for our health care, economy, lifestyle, education and quality of place. Our societies are witness to a time of incredible opportunity for productivity, capacity and well-being.

His talk at the Bemidji State University Center for Research and Innovation (CRI) is part of the spring Tuesday morning lecture series sponsored by the Academy of Lifelong Learning and coordinated by the CRI. The lectures are free and open to the public at the CRI, an off-campus facility located at 3801 Bemidji Avenue North.

The Academy of Lifelong Learning offers humanities-based programs that are made possible in part with private donations and BSU support. More information about ALL is available by contacting the Center for Research and Innovation at (218) 755-4900 or by visiting its Web site, http://www.cri-bsu.org.

2008 Spring Academy of Lifelong Learning Lecture Series Schedule

• March 25: M. James Bensen, “The Impact of Emerging Technology on Our Lifestyle.”
• April 1: Russ Lee, “Assisting the Assisters After a Disaster.”
• April 8: Janet Rith-Najerian, “Dragonflies.”
• April 15: Fulton Gallagher, “Opera – For Real!”

FOR YOUR CALENDAR
March 25 – 10-11 a.m. – Academy of Lifelong Learning lecture series presents M. James Bensen “The Impact of Emerging Technology on Our Lifestyle.” Location: Bemidji State University Center for Research and Innovation; 3801 Bemidji Ave. N.; Bemidji, Minn. Cost: free. For information: (218) 755-4900; (888) 738-3244; http://www.cri-bsu.org.