Bethany College’s 2009 Pearson Distinguished Professor of Swedish Studies, will give his first two public addresses April 1 and 2.
Sjöblom will speak in Swenson Chapel at 10:30 a.m. on April 1. His lecture about faith and sustainability, titled “More than Bread,” is part of Bethany Chapel’s “Bread for the Journey” series celebrating the Lenten season and Holy Week. Services feature bread baked by John Murphy, professor of mathematics.
On April 2, Sjöblom will give a public address titled “Lindsborg in the Eyes of the World.” He will speak at 7:30 p.m. in Lindquist Hall.
Both presentations are free and open to the public.
Sjöblom is an international expert in sustainability who also served as the 2001 Pearson Professor. He returns to continue teaching about his work with the Natural Step. This spring, he will participate in a number of public events, including Bethany’s Earth Day festivities on April 22 and a Natural Step workshop on April 25. He also will lead discussions and classes with students, faculty and staff on campus.