Social Media for Academics

press release:

A panel discussion on how academics can use social media to engage in broader public debates. Led by John Lucas (Assistant Vice Chancellor for University Communications), Dominique Brossard (Life Science Communications), Kris Olds (Geography), Jack Williams (Geography), and Jacquelyn Gill (University of Maine–School of Biology and Ecology).

The Yi-Fu Lecture Series features a wide variety of U.S. and international guest lecturers from all geographic disciplines. Lecturers at these Friday seminars also often speak at brown-bag lunches, one-on-one student sessions, and breakfast meetings with student interest groups as part of their visit. Doctoral students are invited to present their final research. The lecture series was initiated by Dr. Tuan and receives enthusiastic support as a department and campus tradition.

All lectures are presented on Friday at 3:30pm in Science Hall - Rm 180 unless otherwise noted. Alumni, friends and the public are always invited to attend.