Lander University invites the Greenwood and Lander communities to attend the next installment of the Community Lecture Series Tuesday, Mar. 10, at the Arts Center of Greenwood (120 Main Street). Jon Holloway, professor of art at Lander, will give a presentation titled “Home: The Unique and Vulnerable Landscapes of South Carolina.” The program is free and open to the public, and will begin at 6 p.m., with light refreshments and a cash bar beginning at 5:30 p.m. The lecture will last approximately one hour, with time for questions.
South Carolina spans 32,000 square miles from the coast to the mountains, offering breathtaking beauty that has inspired photographers, poets, scientists, philosophers and citizens alike. However, environmental challenges and population growth jeopardize the natural world daily. Natural resources provide citizens with food, water, recreation and shelter. This upcoming lecture will discuss the complex relationship between humans and the environment, emphasizing the need for residents to protect natural spaces for the benefit of future generations. Through photography, the lecture will explore the unique landscapes of South Carolina and the challenges stemming from population growth and limited resources.
Jon Holloway is a professor of art at Lander who has built a reputation as an image maker. He believes in the power of an image to inspire thought and raise awareness about global issues that affect everyone. Holloway loves to travel and explore. His professional career as a photographer has taken him worldwide, where he has put together photographic exhibits that showcase his artistic vision. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, and collected by private and corporate clients, museums and galleries. His work captures the splendor and beauty forged from building connections between the human spirit and the universe, and helps audiences experience an overwhelming joy and appreciation for the beauty and majesty of life.
Please visit www.lander.edu/events for updates and to confirm event times and venues. For questions, please contact Assistant Provost Dr. Mark Rollins at 864-388-8563 or mrollins@lander.edu.