The International Lecture Series at Missouri Western State University will feature a talk about China at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 in the Blum Student Union Hoff Conference Room 219. International students Biao Fan and Yawei Zhu will talk about the culture of their homeland. The presentation is free and open to the public.

Campus Dining Services will prepare a traditional Chinese meal the day before the lecture. A tasting will be offered as part of the regular lunch service in the Blum Student Union Dining Hall from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14.

The International Lecture Series is presented by the Office of International Student Services and the Division of Student Affairs. For more information, call 816-271-5998.

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.