Eduardo Brondizio, Professor of Anthropology at Indiana University Bloomington, and Andrea Siqueira, Visiting Lecturer in International Studies Program at Indiana University Bloomington, will discuss their work surrounding the açaí berry (both are serving as curators of “Açaí From Local to Global”). Their presentation will describe the continuing role of the açaí berry for the Caboclo people of Brazil, building upon their research into açaí’s global market expansion, and how that expansion is affecting the forest farmers who grow and supply the fruit. The free public lecture is part of Speaking of Food, a lecture series presented in conjunction with, and sponsored by, Themester 2014’s “Eat, Drink, Think: Food from Art to Science,” an initiative of the IU College of Arts and Sciences.

Free visitor parking is available by the Indiana Avenue lobby entrance. Metered parking is available at the McCalla School parking lot on the corner of Ninth Street and Indiana Avenue. The parking lot also has spaces designated for Indiana University C and E permits. During the weekends free parking is available on the surrounding streets.

Cost: Free

For more information contact:

Mathers Museum
(812)855-6873
[email protected]