Natalie Compton  The William Knox Holt Memorial Library now houses the donated work  of art.

The John Muir Symposium, part of University of the Pacific’s Presidential Inaugural Series, took place at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 23 and Saturday, April 24.

The event was held in honor of President Pamela A. Eibeck, and focused on the work of naturalist, scientist and writer, John Muir.

The symposium was a preregistered event, featuring speakers who delivered lectures on John Muir’s work.

The emphasis of the event was to focus on Muir’s impact on educating individuals on the environment and nature.

The symposium concluded with the donation of a painting by Pacific’s Powell Scholars, on behalf of Jeannette Powell.

Published in : News, Volume 101: Issue 31