Topeka, Kan. - The Washburn University department of history will host a book launch for the two-volume "The Americas: An Encyclopedia of Culture and Society," edited by Dr. Kim Morse, professor in the department of history. This event is free and open to the public.
When: 7 – 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12
Where: Henderson Learning Center, Room 112, on the Washburn University campus
Details: From Sandman Books, “The Americas: An Encyclopedia of Culture and Society” “introduces readers to cultures and customs of all of the countries of the Americas, explaining what makes each country unique while also demonstrating what ties the cultures and peoples together.”
The event will feature, in addition to Morse, editor of the project and author of two chapters, several local contributors: Dr. Miguel Gonzalez-Abellas, professor of Spanish and chair of the modern languages department at Washburn University, Stephen Woody, instructional librarian for Washburn University, and Bethany Mowry Ramos, Washburn University department of history alumna. Dr. Courtney Sullivan, professor of French, is also a contributor to the work but is unable to attend the book launch. This event is sponsored by Phi Alpha Theta, history honor society, and is free and open to the public.
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For further information, contact:
Joy Bailes
Assistant Director of Public Relations
Telephone: 785-670-2153
Cell: 785-230-1648
Email: joy.bailes@washburn.edu
