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1/26/2008 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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The University of Minnesota Alumni Association brings some of the U of M's best professors (and U President Bob Bruininks) to Southwest Florida for an afternoon learning experience. Join us and our partners for this unique program: College of Education and Human Development; College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences; Minnesota Medical Foundation; School of Public Health; Institute of Technology; and the UMAA's Southwest Florida Chapter.
Date: Saturday, January 26, 2008
Time: 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Location: Naples Hilton Hotel, 5111 Tamiami Trail North,
Presenters
Keynote address - 1:15 p.m.
Dr. Karen Ashe, professor of Neurology and Neuroscience, Medical School, and world-renowned
Concurrent Presentations
Session One - 2:35 p.m.
Deborah Swackhamer, professor of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health; "A Thirst for Tomorrow: The Future of Minnesota's Waters"
Mark Seeley, professor of Soil, Water and Climate, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences; "Climate Change: The Evidence and Implications"
Session Two - 3:50 p.m.
Jane Davidson, professor of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Technology; "Solar Energy is Hot"
Kathleen Thomas, professor of Child Development, College of Education and Human Development; "Brain Games: Using Neuroimaging to Explore Cognitive Skills in Children"
Reception - 4:45 p.m.
Special poolside reception (appetizers and cash bar) with U President Bob Bruininks follows
Registration: Registration is now closed.