Monday, April 18, 2011

Greg Mortenson in the News Again

Last time I read about Greg Mortenson in The New York Times, it was for having his book picked up as part of the U.S. military's cultural understanding of Afghanistan. This evening, I started following the story of his alleged fabrications of much of his story in Three Cups of Tea and Stones into Schools, feeling really disappointed that the attention of his work is now shifting away from the issue of girls education to his management of a non-profit and the liberties he and his co-author took with nonfiction.

I will continue to follow this story, but for now, here's the interview Greg Mortenson granted Outside magazine.

Friday, January 21, 2011

The STL Great Debates

The Saint Louis Great Debates | Missouri History Museum

There's another great opportunity coming to the Missouri History Museum in the upcoming week: the Saint Louis Great Debates. This debate will focus on the region's economic development. There will be several speakers, and then there will be a moderated discussion following the speakers' presentation. This is great timing in terms of coinciding with the Solutions Project. Check out the above link for more information, and to secure your spot. It's best to make a reservation for this event, as the last debate was filled to capacity.

The St. Louis Great Debates will be at the History Museum on Tuesday, January 25, at 7:00 p.m. The doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Colin Gordon to Speak at the Missouri History Museum

Historical Mapping with Colin Gordon | Missouri History Museum

On Saturday, January 29, Colin Gordon will be speaking at the Missouri History Museum at 1:00 p.m. Please check out the above link to find out more information about Colin Gordon and his 2008 book on the decline of St. Louis as seen through maps. Hope to see you there!