Lecture: Ellen Messer, Ph.D. “Food and Security: Crisis, Challenges, Choices” January 17, 2009

Dr. Messer is Adjunct Professor, Sustainable International Development, Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University. She will discuss the relationship between rising food prices, food shortages and security around the world. A tea reception follows the lecture. The Winter Lecture Series is sponsored by Ronald Lee Fleming, Jane B. Owen, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burnham, and Mr. and Mrs. George Furbish. Newport Art Museum members$8; non-members $12.Location: 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI.

Official Website: http://www.newportartmuseum.org