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LAEP Speaker Series: R. Brooks Jeffery, Cultural Landscapes in the American West

Lecture/Readings

Cultural landscapes provide a sense of place and identity though are often overlooked as a conservation paradigm for land stewardship, especially in the American West. This lecture will provide a framework for understanding how cultural landscapes are defined, interpreted, and used as a conservation tool to address critical issues in preserving sense of place with a cross-disciplinary approach. Bio: R. Brooks Jeffery is a heritage conservation consultant and Professor Emeritus of Architecture at the University of Arizona. Since 1988, his teaching, research, and outreach projects have advanced heritage conservation as part of a comprehensive ethic of environmental, cultural, and economic sustainability throughout the world. Jeffery has authored/co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles and books. Most recently, Jeffery served as start-up executive director of the non-profit Naco Heritage Alliance where he spearheaded strategic planning efforts and launched the rehabilitation of the 17-acre Camp Naco site, Arizona’s cornerstone of Buffalo Soldier history. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Patronato San Xavier.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Fine Arts Visual | More Info

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