Lecture by Dr Bob Jordan

Dr Bob Jordan (BA 1961) will give an illustrated talk entitled 'Sir Edmund Hillary's Schoolhouses in the Clouds: their first inspection in 1968'. The talk describes the trek that he undertook to visit seven primary schools, which were funded by Hillary for Sherpas in Solu Khumbu, and will take place on Monday 23 October 2006 at 5.00pm in the Palmerston Room, Fisher Building.  The lecture is open to all who are interested.

Tickets are not required and no fee will be charged, but there will be a retiring collection for the Sir Edmund Hillary Himalayan Trust UK (reg charity no:1000153).