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Renowned author Dr. Bass to speak in Oak Ridge

Posted at 11:55 pm August 20, 2016
By Devrin Kuipers Leave a Comment

Dr. Bill Bass

Dr. Bill Bass, a world-renowned forensic anthropologist, founded the University of Tennessee’s Anthropology Research Facility—the Body Farm—a quarter-century ago. He is the author or coauthor of more than 200 scientific publications, as well as a critically acclaimed memoir about his career, “Death’s Acre.” Dr. Bass is also a dedicated teacher, honored as National Professor of the Year by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. (Submitted photo)

 

The community is invited to hear forensic anthropologist, bestselling author, and creator of “The Body Farm,” Dr. William M. Bass III at the New Hope Center in Oak Ridge on Monday, August 29, at 6 p.m.

Respectfully referred to as “Dr. Bass,” he is being sponsored by the Rotary Club of Oak Ridge Sunset.

While the event is free to the public, a minimum donation of $2.65 per person is requested. All donations will go to The Rotary Foundation’s PolioPlus fund to continue the efforts to eradicate polio worldwide.

This press release was submitted by Devrin Kuipers.

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