Community Symposium: "Why the Arctic Matters," Western Oregon University, 28-30 January 2010

Western Oregon University will host a community symposium addressing the topic "Why the Arctic Matters" from January 28 to 30, 2010. The symposium includes experts in a variety of topics from climate change to wildlife biology to anthropology to education to an expert on Native rights. Presentations in the symposium will cover topics such as climate change, "Eskimo" culture, archaeology, and Arctic security issues. All events are free and open to the public. For further information on the schedule, presentations, and guest speakers, please view the attached document.

Contact:
Roben Jack Larrison
Curator, Jensen Arctic Museum
590 Church Street
Monmouth, OR 97361
(503) 838-8468
arctic@wou.edu
www.wou.edu/arctic