Penn State Lehigh Valley has announced that it will welcome the university’s 2015-16 laureate, Carol Reardon, Ph.D., the George Winfree Professor of American History, as part of her statewide tour from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29 in room 302 at the Center Valley campus for a special presentation to students and members of the community.
Carol Reardon is a the George Winfree Professor of American History at Penn State and co-author of ‘A Field Guide to Gettysburg.’
Reardon’s teaching and research focus on American military history—especially the Civil War and Vietnam eras. She will deliver a talk titled “Why Study War?” and following her remarks, Reardon will join David Longenbach, instructor in history at Penn State Lehigh Valley, for a fireside chat in Centre Hall until 4 p.m. Students, faculty and staff are invited to sit down with them, discuss her research and ask questions.
The Penn State laureate is an honorary position held by a full-time faculty member in the humanities or arts. The laureate is assigned half-time for one academic year to bring an enhanced level of social, cultural, artistic and human perspective and awareness to a broad array of audiences.
For more information about Carol Reardon, her work and publications, visit the Penn State laureate website.
The event is free and open to the public. Space is limited. To reserve a seat, call 610-285-5000 or reply online.
Penn State Lehigh Valley is located at 2809 Saucon Valley Road, Center Valley.
