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Wednesday, Nov. 19:<\/strong> Dr. Neeta Connally, CSU Professor of Biology and Director, WCSU Tickborne Disease Prevention Laboratory “How to Be a Bad Host: Preventing Lyme Disease When There are More Ticks in More Places”
\nScience Building, Room 125, Midtown campus<\/p>\n

Wednesday, Feb. 25:<\/strong> Terrence P. Dwyer, JD\/MFA
\n“Criminals, Clients, Curricula, and Creativity”
\nIves Concert Hall, White Hall, Midtown campus<\/p>\n

Wednesday, April 1:<\/strong> Dr. Brian Clements, Professor and Director of the Kathwari Honors Program
\n“The Marketplace of Campo de’ Fiori, or What is Poetry?”
\nWestside Classroom Building, Room 218 – President’s Reception Room<\/p>\n

A reception will follow each lecture, offering a chance for conversation and connection.<\/em><\/p>\n

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