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Paleoanthropologist to discuss evolution
Brown lecture kicks off 2005-2006 Forum Series
Mark Schaaf
Issue date: 9/26/05 Section: Campus News
Peter Brown will open the 64th season of the Forum Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. with his speech, "A Revolution in Evolution: Rewriting Evolution's History," in Zorn Arena.
In October 2004, Brown announced the discovery of an extinct human species that lived on an isolated island in Indonesia. The discovery revealed a species that lived until 13,000 years ago. It was originally believed humans of that size became extinct three to four million years ago.
The lecture also will include visuals on how Brown and his team came to their conclusions on the lives of the species, which used primitive tools and hunted a now-extinct dwarf elephant.
Scientific American called the discovery one of the most startling revelations in the field.
Brown, a paleoanthropologist at the University of New England in New South Wales, Australia, is using this work in context of the current understanding of human evolution.
Senior anthropology minor Ken Tambornino said evolution is a primary focus of archaeologists.
"A lot of (the focus of) anthropology is to study the course of evolution," Tambornino said, adding it could possibly be controversial "to certain religious people who believe in a biblical or a divine type of creation."
A question-and-answer session, interpreted for the hard of hearing, will follow the lecture.
Senior Erin House, an anthropology minor, said she will be attending Tuesday's forum because of her interest in the field.
"I think it's an interesting project and I'm excited that our campus has brought him to speak," she said.
Performing Arts and Special Events Coordinator Beverly Soll said students will be introducing each Forum speaker this year, a change from the past when professors did it.
Tuesday, Brown will be introduced by freshman Collin Bourgeois, a communication and journalism major who volunteered for the opportunity.
Tickets, which are $3 for students, $5 for those 62 and older and $7 for the general public, will be available at the door and can be purchased at the Service Center in Davies Center.
Upcoming speakers this semester include Paul Rusesbagina, whose story was told in "Hotel Rwanda," as well as Baxter Black on
"Cowboy Philosophy."
In October 2004, Brown announced the discovery of an extinct human species that lived on an isolated island in Indonesia. The discovery revealed a species that lived until 13,000 years ago. It was originally believed humans of that size became extinct three to four million years ago.
| Peter Brown: A Revolution in Evolution Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: Tuesday Place: Zorn Arena Cost: $3 for students; $ 5 for those 62 and older; $7 for the general public |
The lecture also will include visuals on how Brown and his team came to their conclusions on the lives of the species, which used primitive tools and hunted a now-extinct dwarf elephant.
Scientific American called the discovery one of the most startling revelations in the field.
Brown, a paleoanthropologist at the University of New England in New South Wales, Australia, is using this work in context of the current understanding of human evolution.
Senior anthropology minor Ken Tambornino said evolution is a primary focus of archaeologists.
"A lot of (the focus of) anthropology is to study the course of evolution," Tambornino said, adding it could possibly be controversial "to certain religious people who believe in a biblical or a divine type of creation."
A question-and-answer session, interpreted for the hard of hearing, will follow the lecture.
Senior Erin House, an anthropology minor, said she will be attending Tuesday's forum because of her interest in the field.
"I think it's an interesting project and I'm excited that our campus has brought him to speak," she said.
Performing Arts and Special Events Coordinator Beverly Soll said students will be introducing each Forum speaker this year, a change from the past when professors did it.
Tuesday, Brown will be introduced by freshman Collin Bourgeois, a communication and journalism major who volunteered for the opportunity.
Tickets, which are $3 for students, $5 for those 62 and older and $7 for the general public, will be available at the door and can be purchased at the Service Center in Davies Center.
Upcoming speakers this semester include Paul Rusesbagina, whose story was told in "Hotel Rwanda," as well as Baxter Black on
"Cowboy Philosophy."