A slide-illustrated lecture on King Tut's treasures, a discussion of how teenagers deal with emotions, and a talk on the driving habits of the elderly will be the next three presentations of the University Forum lecture series.
Lorelei H. Corcoran, an art professor and director of the Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology at the University of Memphis, will discuss "The Mystery and Magic of King Tut's Treasures" on Oct. 7. A well-known expert in Egyptology, Corcoran will discuss the magnificent funerary equipment found in the tomb of the young King Tutankhamen, including the jewelry, furniture, and other trappings. She will also discuss the beliefs surrounding and purposes of the funerary equipment from the tomb.
On Oct. 18, Ruth Ann Atchley, a psychology professor at the University of Kansas, will discuss "Teenage Turmoil and the Developing Teenage Brain." In her lecture, Atchley will examine the different ways teenagers and adults deal with emotions, exploring how the brain processes emotions and how different parts of the brain interact to determine emotional response.
On Oct. 19, Paul Atchley, a psychology professor at the University of Kansas, will present "The Older Driver: Stereotypes and Reality." While Atchley will discuss the fact that older people tend to drive more safely than their younger counterparts, he will also point out that older drivers are at much greater risk of having a particular type of accident. He will analyze the possible reasons behind this increased risk and suggest actions that can be taken to reduce it.
All three lectures will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Natural History. All University Forum lectures are free and open to the public.
The University Forum lecture series is sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts and is underwritten by the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Foundation. For additional information on the series, call 895-3401.
