Chancellor's Seminar Series

Chancellor's Seminar Series

Chancellor's Seminar Series 2012-2013

The Chancellor’s Seminar Series thoughtfully examines timely topics and extends an opportunity to exchange ideas.

The series gathers students, faculty, staff, business leaders, elected officials and community members on campus for an in-depth conversation about a topic of current interest or concern.

A guest speaker kicks off the conversation with a lunchtime presentation. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and share ideas afterwards.


March 1, 2013

Learn How Neuroscience is Improving Human Lives

Registration is closed for this event.

Time: Networking begins at 11:45 a.m. Lunch and presentation begin at noon.

Location: Firstenburg Student Commons on the WSU Vancouver campus.

Admission: $25 admission includes lunch, parking and the presentation.

Questions? Contact Barbra Holder at 360-546-9580 or barbrah@vancouver.wsu.edu


About the Speakers

Christine Portfors profile photoChristine Portfors, Ph.D., associate professor in the College of Arts and sciences, WSU Vancouver

Dr. Portfors works to understand how complex sounds are processed by the auditory system and to determine how age-related hearing loss impacts this processing. Her long-term goal is to help those who experience hearing loss.

John Dempster profile photoJohn Dempster, M.D., Legacy Medical Group – Neurology

Dr. Dempster specializes in high-quality care for epilepsy patients in this region. He will share his expertise in the treatment and understanding of epilepsy.


Presented by:

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center logo

Media sponsor:

Vancouver Business Journal logo

Print sponsor:

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