Dear Friends,

New York Times best-selling author of “Three Cups of Tea,” Greg Mortenson, will give the 2009 Monfort Lecture – presented by the Bohemian Foundation – at Colorado State University at 7 p.m., Aug. 31.

The lecture is also sponsored by the university’s Office of Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement, or SLiCE, which is funded by student fees. 

Mortenson will speak at Moby Arena followed by a book signing. The doors to Moby Arena will open at 6 p.m. Admission is free; however, a ticket is required for entry to the lecture.

Tickets will be available beginning Aug.17 at the Campus Box Office by calling (970) 491-4TIX or visiting www.csutix.com. The Campus Box Office, located in the Lory Student Center, is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets are limited to 10 per customer. People interested in requesting tickets for groups larger than 10 should contact the Campus Box Office.

I’m thrilled to have Greg Mortenson on campus!

Joyce