Letter in Press Herald praises Global Humanities series

A letter to the editor from Tom and Mary Patterson in the Oct. 12, 2009 Portland Press Herald recommended the lecture series presented by 51°µÍø's Center for Global Humanities, which is offered at the Portland Campus. "Monday night my wife and I attended a lecture and conversation led by Dr. Reuben Bell. ... We found the discussion was thought-provoking and opened our mind to different perspectives. It is very exciting to see 51°µÍø offering quality presentations free of charge to the public." Reuben Bell, D.O., is director of Medical Humanities, College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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