Learn about the beer you love! A new series of beer seminars offered by the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management begins Oct. 16 with "Beer Basics", followed by "Canadian Brewing Traditions" on Jan. 29 and "Farmhouse Fermentation: Beer and Cheese" on March 26. Seating is limited, so register soon. Location: Macdonald Stewart Hall

Bento Lobo, First Tennessee Bank Distinguished Professor of Finance, College of Business, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, will present his work on the opportunities and challenges of assessing the economic impact of broadband investment in Tennessee. This is a presentation of the R2B2project.ca in partnership with www.swiftnetwork.ca and with funding from OMAFRA. Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 143