Dr. David Ashley, professor of biology at Missouri Western State University, will give a presentation titled “Batty About Bats” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 in the Hearnes Center, room 102. The presentation is free and open to the public.
“Batty About Bats” was developed for a public audience with a broad background and interests and is traditionally presented near the time of Halloween to give some positive press to bats at a time when myths about them abound.
Dr. Ashley will discuss the natural history of bats globally and within Missouri. He will discuss bat biodiversity and the ecological role of bats. The presentation will also highlight factors detrimental to bats and the way that bats benefit natural ecosystems.
Missouri Western State University is a comprehensive regional university providing a blend of traditional liberal arts and professional degree programs. The university offers student-centered, high quality instruction that focuses on experience-based learning, community service, and state-of-the-art technology. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit www.missouriwestern.edu.