Lucy 50 Event Bill Kimbel Distinguished Lecture

Lucy 50 Event
Bill Kimbel Distinguished Lecture
Thursday, April 4, 2024

You are invited to join the Institute of Human Origins (IHO) Research Council and IHO Director Yohannes Haile-Selassie at the

<center>Second Annual Bill Kimbel Distinguished Lecture</center>
featuring Donald C. Johanson PhD

This year's Kimbel Lecture is part of a three-day celebration of the —the 3.2-million-year-old fossil skeleton, discovered by Johanson in Ethiopia in 1974.

IHO Founding Director Donald Johanson will engage you with the story of "Lucy's" discovery, the controversies of naming a new species, and how this small but complicated ancient human ancestor changed the way we think about how humans developed on Earth. Johanson is also a strong advocate for the human species to rekindle our sense of responsibility for the natural world in today's climate and environmental challenges.

This lecture series was begun in 2022 to honor the legacy of former IHO Director William H. Kimbel. VIP tickets for the pre-lecture reception are available and support the

Reception begins at 5:30 pm, with a presentation and lecture at 7:00 pm at the Mesa Arts Center, 1 East Main Street, Mesa.
VIP Tickets $125* per person
General admission tickets ($40 per person) are available at the Mesa Arts Center online box office—

All funds will be deposited with the ASU Foundation for A New American University, a nonprofit organization that exists to support ASU. Tax identification 86-6051042. Gifts in support of ASU are subject to foundation policies and fees. Due to the fair market value of benefits received, only payments in excess of fair market value may be considered a charitable contribution. Please consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of charitable contributions.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Mesa Arts Center, 1 East Main Street, Mesa, United States