BEMIDJI, Minn. (Sept. 29, 2009) — The Academy of Lifelong Learning, sponsored by the Bemidji State University Center for Research and Innovation, has lectures scheduled for Oct. 13 and Oct. 20, on the subjects of fetal alcohol syndrome and archaeological explorations in Bemidji.
Academy of Lifelong Learning lecture: “Fetal Alcohol: Costs to Our Community”
Fetal alcohol syndrome, better described as fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, is a set of neurologic and behavioral problems caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol. Pittman will explore the costs of this common and preventable condition to individuals, families, communities and society at large. She will invite participants to engage in discussion as to how a community might meet the challenge posed by this difficult public health and social issue. Pittman’s lecture is sponsored by MedSave Pharmacy.
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009
Time: 10-11:30 a.m.
Location: Center for Research and Innovation; 3801 Bemidji Ave. N.
Presenter: Dr. Diane Pittman, family physician, member of Governor’s task force on fetal alcohol syndrome from 1997-98.
Admission: free
Academy of Lifelong Learning lecture: “Recent Archeological Investigations in the Bemidji Area”
The Bemidji area has a rich and varied archaeological legacy. Recent pre-construction investigations on Highway 197 at the Mississippi River crossing, Diamond Point Park and Three Island Lake County Park have shed new light on the local archaeological record. Peteson’s lecture will examine the results of these recent studies in the context archaeological research in Minnesota dating back more than a century and will provide ample time for questions and discussion.
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009
Time: 10-11:30 a.m.
Location: Center for Research and Innovation; 3801 Bemidji Ave. N.
Lecturer: Les Peterson, archaeologist and environmental specialist, Red Lake Tribal Engineering Department
Admission: free
Individuals who wish to be added to the center’s mailing list or have questions regarding these events should contact the Bemidji State University Center for Research and Innovation at (218) 755-4900; toll free, (888) 738-3224; or via e-mail, cri@bemidjistate.edu.
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