Come with Pamela to an outer island in the Fijian archipelago to meet the people and learn how their “Fijian way of life” is threatened by the forces of socioeconomic change from the outside world. Will they forget how to build a grass hut in the process? Pamela will show you how they built one for her.
Dr. Pamela Peck is a cultural anthropologist whose professional interest is education for a global perspective and the application of Social Science knowledge to addressing the practical concerns of everyday life.
The Brown Bag Lecture Series is held every Tuesday at lunchtime (noon to 1 pm) from September to April. Each week a guest lecturer speaks about a subject in their area of expertise. Topics include local history, travel, culture, and natural history.
Admission is by suggested donation of $2 per adult and $1 for children.