Description: On February 8, Dr. Ann Markusen, principal, Markusen Economic Research Services and the Robert A. Christie lecturer, will present as part of the 2012-2013 Arts Symposium Series. Markusen will present on the topic "Arts, Culture and Place: Economic and Planning Challenges" from 10 a.m. to noon in Biemesderfer Concert Hall at the Winter Visual and Performing Arts Center.

The purpose of the of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences' Arts Symposium Series is to expand and deepen the discussion of the role and potential of the arts in our community. Each symposium includes a key presenter to introduce the theme, followed by a question and answer session and a panel discussion. Panelists will be representatives from the regional arts community, as well as students, alumni and faculty.

Ticket Information: This event is free and open to the public; however, tickets are required. Tickets may be reserved online, at MUTicketsOnline.com, at the Student Memorial Center Ticket Office (Room 103), by calling the Ticket Office at 717-872-3811 or at the Ware Center Box Office (42 N. Prince St., Lancaster). Ticket Offices are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.