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2012–2013/DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS SERIES<br />

Each year, the Farquhar <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Sciences</strong> brings to campus a series <strong>of</strong> prominent leaders in their<br />

fields through the Distinguished Speakers Series. These events are free <strong>and</strong> open to the public.<br />

For the latest details <strong>and</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>iles <strong>of</strong> each speaker, visit www.fcas.nova.edu <strong>and</strong> click on <strong>Arts</strong>, Culture, News.<br />

Maziar Bahari<br />

Journalist, Documentary Filmmaker<br />

Thursday, October 18, 2012<br />

Newsweek correspondent Bahari was arrested <strong>and</strong> held captive for his coverage<br />

<strong>of</strong> elections in Iran in 2009. His story was featured on 60 Minutes.<br />

Brian Greene<br />

Theoretical Physicist<br />

Wednesday, November 14, 2012<br />

Noted string theorist <strong>and</strong> author <strong>of</strong> The Elegant Universe, Greene is known<br />

for his entertaining explanations <strong>of</strong> cutting-edge scientific concepts.<br />

Kathy Reichs<br />

Forensic Anthropologist, Novelist<br />

Wednesday, March 20, 2013<br />

Reichs is known for her crime novels <strong>and</strong> producing the TV show Bones. Both the show<br />

<strong>and</strong> her books are based on her career as a forensic anthropologist. Her work has<br />

included identifying human remains from World War II <strong>and</strong> the 9/11 attacks.<br />

Edward Albee<br />

Acclaimed Playwright<br />

Thursday, April 4, 2013<br />

Best known for writing the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic Who’s Afraid<br />

<strong>of</strong> Virginia Wolf?, Albee is considered a master <strong>of</strong> modern American drama.<br />

Farquhar Forum<br />

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