A partnership between the Markham Public Library and 91ɫ, the Scholars Hub Speakers Series brings some of 91ɫ’s top academic minds to 91ɫ Region from the Faculties of Health, Science, Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS), Osgoode Hall Law School and the Schulich School of Business.
André Robert
The 2018-19 , titled “School of Thought,” closes out its season on June 13 with (professor, LA&PS) on "The World's Majestic Rivers in Peril: Views of the Yangtze, Ganges and Mekong Rivers."
The event takes place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Markham Village Branch located at 6031 Highway 7. Childcare will be provided for children ages four to 12.
This session is a well-illustrated talk of a four-month journey along the large rivers of Asia, emphasizing human activities and environmental impacts on the river systems. The physical geography of the river basins will be discussed, as well as the impacts of large dams on the rivers' evolution and, in particular, on the populations living on and off the Mekong's delta.
This unique partnership is part of 91ɫ’s goals for community engagement and reputation-building, with a collaboration that invites alumni, students, their families and the public to engage in meaningful talks and discussions.
, as space for each talk is limited. Refreshments will be provided.