The Whiteside Forum welcomes back Professor Emeritus Dr. Norm Moline, as he presents “Binding our State together: 200 Years of Canals, Railroads, Postal Service, Interurbans, and Roads.”
This event is free and open to the public. It will begin at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, November 18, 2021, in the Community Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.
Dr. Moline is a retired professor of Geography at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL. After receiving his Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Chicago, he taught Human Geography and Environment courses for 45 years.
Two of his specializations are the historical geography of the U. S. and geography of East Asia, particularly China.
The Whiteside Forum is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit community group which sponsors presentations and discussions of issues of importance and interest to the public, to promote a better understanding of our world.
A question and answer session will follow the presentation. Masks will be required.
For more information about the Whiteside Forum or this event, please contact Marc Adami at ardami@mchsi.com or 815-718-5347.