#  Prof. Pfister to Give Lecture at HMNH 

 





September 23, 2014

 

 

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[Professor Pfister](/people/donald-pfister) will give a public lecture for the Harvard Museum of Natural History (HMNH) on Thursday, November 13 at 6:00pm. More information is available on the [HMNH Events webpage](http://www.hmnh.harvard.edu/lectures_and_special_events/index.php).

*From the HMNH:*

MUMMIES, MILDEWS, MANNA, AND MOSSES  
 Four Kingdoms under One Roof

Donald Pfister, Asa Gray Professor of Systematic Botany and Curator of the Farlow Library and Herbarium, Harvard University

The Farlow Library and Herbarium of Cryptogamic Botany is steward of a world-class collection of books, archives, and specimens related to four different types of organisms—fungi, protista, plants, and monera—that play key roles in nature and society. Founded by William G. Farlow in the nineteenth century, the collection celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2014. From expanding our understanding of plant diseases and helping us assess the impact of climate change and habitat destruction on geographic distributions of organisms, to offering insights into ancient ecosystems, the Farlow collection advances scientific research that is relevant to society and our understanding of life on Earth. Join mycologist Donald Pfister in an exploration of the history and impact of this unique Harvard collection.

Lecture and Reception. [To obtain complimentary tickets, please register here](https://reservations.hmsc.harvard.edu/Info.aspx?EventID=17).  
 Geological Lecture Hall, 24 Oxford Street  
 Presented in collaboration with the Friends of the Farlow  
 Free event parking available at the [52 Oxford Street Garage](http://map.harvard.edu/?ctrx=760145.5&ctry=2963890.5&level=9&bld=01395)



 

 

 



 

 

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