Discover the history, geography, biogeography, cultural anthropology and environmental issues facing the Mekong River during a special lecture, “The Mighty Mother Mekong.” Flowing through six countries and supporting agriculture and ecosystems that nourish millions, the Mekong is not just a river—it is a lifeline and a source of enduring wonder. Guest lecturer Dr. John Freedman draws on his extensive experience as an independent scholar focusing on Southeast Asia and shares many of his own photographs of the Mekong and the surrounding region.