Release Date: February 7, 2007

MONMOUTH, Ill. — Monmouth College faculty and students who traveled to Singapore and Malaysia over winter break will lead the next Monmouth Associates gathering on Feb. 15 at noon in the Whiteman-McMillan Highlander Room in the college’s Stockdale Center.

In January, psychology faculty members Kristin Larson and Corrinne Lim-Kessler led students on the cross-cultural practicum, which included visiting cultural sites, attended business meetings and conducting observational studies in the two Southeast Asian countries. Joining Larson and Lim-Kessler at the podium will be sophomores Matt Rogers of Manito and Meredith Mattson of Knoxville.

The program is free; a buffet lunch featuring costs $7. Reservations can be made by calling 309-457-2316 by Feb. 12 or by going on-line at www.monm.edu/alumni/associates.htm.

A free shuttle van will transport passengers from downtown to all luncheons. The van leaves from the northeast quadrant of the Public Square at approximately 11:55 a.m., and returns immediately following the program. Shuttle reservations should be made by calling the above number.

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