VERNON LARSON LUNCHEON LECTURES

This lecture series was begun in 1979 by Dr. Vernon C. Larson, then Director of International Agricultural Programs, and is the longest-running at K-State. With six presentations per year, held once a month during the fall and spring semesters, the series offers an opportunity for the K-State community to hear presentations from faculty and individuals who have recently participated in an extensive overseas activity or who are involved in major international activities. The luncheon is open to interested faculty, students, and community members.

Reservations
All Vernon Larson Luncheons take place in the Holiday Inn Ballroom located at 17th and Anderson Avenue from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The cost is $15 per individual ($75 for whole year) or $90 to sponsor a table for 8.

Reservations for the luncheons can be made by e-mail (oip@ksu.edu) or by phone (532-5990) and should be made by noon of the Friday before each luncheon. Please make checks payable to KSU Foundation. 

Schedule
Fall 2011 Vernon Larson International Lecture Series
September 21 – Marcelo Sabates: How international travel shaped my life, and is shaping my OIP experience
October 12 – Eric Peck: Agribusiness Development in Afghanistan by the Kansas National Guard members
November 9 – Nameera Najid, Hira Memon, Ali Javed, and Ahmad Ali: Pakistani history, traditions, food, and sports
December 6 – Sajid Alavi: Food security and value addition through processing technologies: International experiences

Spring 2012 Vernon Larson International Lecture Series
February 14 - Dr. April Mason: The world isn’t really flat, but it does seem smaller. What does this mean to Kansas State University? http://www.k-state.edu/provost/about/provost.htm

March 13 - Dr. John Unruh Prof - Department of Animal Science, Kansas State University

April 10 - Dr. Krishna Tummala : Corruption in India