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University Lecture Series

The University Lecture Series (ULS)

The University Lecture Series (ULS) brings distinguished scholars, performers, and public figures to California State University, Fresno. ULS programs stimulate and enhance the intellectual climate of the university and surrounding communities.

Featured speakers have included Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman hosts of Discovery Channel's MythBusters show; Dr. Bernard Kouchner, the former president of Doctors Without Borders; Best-selling children's author, Daniel Handler a.k.a. "Lemony Snicket"; Tim Flannery, 2007 Australian of the Year, author, climatologist and environmentalist; and former correspondent for Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Mo Rocca.

A program of the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the University Lecture Series receives additional funding from Coke and James Hallowell, the University Student Union, Associated Students, Inc., and the Piccadilly Inn Hotels. For more information, call the University Lecture Series Office at 559.278.2431 or visit www.csufresno.edu/universitylecture/ .

Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman
are the hosts of the Discovery Channel's popular MythBusters show. Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman are equally well know for their work in special effects for the entertainment industry. They've managed the production of models and special effects for hundreds of commercials and movies -- and constructed everything

Dr. Bernard Kouchner
is a co-founder, organizer and former president of the Nobel Prize-winning Doctors without Borders. His experience is in public health, human rights, and international political involvement, especially in developing areas of the world.

Daniel Handler
a.k.a. "Lemony Snicket" is the best-selling children's author in America. His 12-part series A Series of Unfortunate Events, has sold more than 27 million books worldwide. Mr. Handler is a San Francisco novelist, musician, and screenwriter.

Mo Rocca
is a current contributor to NBC's Today show and host of Bravo's Things I Hate About You. Rocca is also regularly seen on VH1's Best Week Ever pop culture roundup and on the series I Love the '70s, I Love the '80s, and I Love the '90s. Also he is the former president and writer of Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals.

Tim Flannery
is the author of the book, The Weather Makers: How Man Is Changing the Climate and What it Means for Life on Earth. Flannery is the director of the South Australian Museum, and chairman of the State Council and Sustainability Roundtable, and the National Geographic Society's Australasian representative. Flannery contributes to ABC Radio, NPR and the BBC. He has also written and hosted several Documentary Channel specials, including The Future and Islands in the Sky.

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