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Posted on: Saturday, October 2, 2004

Authors take spotlight in series honoring Year of University Press

Advertiser Staff

A Saturday morning speaker series launches today in celebration of the Year of the University Press. First up is John Clark, author of "Hawai'i Place Names."

Future speakers and their talks: Patrick Ching, "Art and Wildlife in Northwest Hawai'i,"

Oct. 9; Paul Weissich, "Gardens of Hawai'i," Oct. 16; Albert Wendt, "From the Deadwater to Manoa Stream," Oct. 23; Lee Siegel, "Writing about Indian Magic," Oct. 30; Cedric Yamanaka, "Hawai'i Stories in Literature and Film," Nov. 6; Michael Aung-Thiwin, "The Mists of Ramanna: The Legend That Was Lower Burma," Nov. 13; Patricia Steinhoff, "Doing Fieldwork in Japan," Nov. 20; and Marie McDonald and Paul Weissich, "The Treasured Lei," Dec. 4.

All talks begin at 10:30 a.m. in the Hamilton Library, Eugene Yap Room, A153, preceded by refreshments at 10 a.m. $3 fee covers vehicle entry. Information: 956-2540; www.aaupnet.org/arlaaup.

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