Fairfield University Hosts Free Lectures

FAIRFIELD — University College at Fairfield University is offering a series of free lectures to the public this fall. The lectures will take place in the Multimedia Room of Fairfield University’s DiMenna-Nyselius Library.

In conjunction with St Vincent’s Medical Center, University College will present two lectures on Health and Wellness. The first, “Take Control of Your Heart,” will be delivered on Tuesday, October 7, at 1 pm, by Dr Jose Missri, MD, FACC, chairperson, Cardiovascular Medicine, St Vincent’s Medical Center. Anthony R Iorio, DPM, MPH, will deliver the second, “Oh, My Aching Feet,” which will take place on Tuesday, October 21, at 1 pm.

Professor Edwin Williams, president of TraveLearn, will deliver “China: The Sleeping Giant Awakes,” on Thursday, October 9, from 10 am to noon. Prof Williams has been traveling to China since the early 1980s and has witnessed firsthand China’s spectacular economic growth since the inception of its “free market economy.” The one hour presentation will be followed by a question and answer session, during which Prof Williams will respond to questions about China’s past and present as well as answer travel questions or concerns of those possibly planning a trip to China.

On Thursday, November 6, Dr Steve Sobel will provide the audience with his unique ideas on bringing more laughter, joy, and optimism into their lives with a 2 pm lecture, “Laugh More, Live Longer.” The lecture is presented in conjunction with St Vincent’s Medical Center and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

Seating is limited at each lecture. For registration information, contact Elizabeth Hastings at 203-254-4000, ext 2688.