Released October 2, 2009

(Columbia, MD) – On October 14, 2009 at 7 p.m. in the Smith Theatre at Howard Community College (HCC), Dr. Temple Grandin will give a 90-minute presentation on her most recent book, “Why Animals Make Us Human.”   One of the most recognized and esteemed adults with autism in the world, Dr. Grandin is a Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University and uses her unique perspective to design humane livestock handling facilities. 

In her groundbreaking and best-selling book ”Animals in Translation,” Dr. Grandin drew on her own experience with autism as well as her distinguished career as an animal scientist to deliver extraordinary insights into how animals think, act, and feel. Now, with “Why Animals Make Us Human,” she builds on those insights to show us how to give our animals the best and happiest life—on their terms, not ours. 

A question and discussion session, book signing and light refreshments will follow Dr. Gradin’s presentation.  This event is free and open to the public.  Seating will be on a first-come, first-serve basis, and doors will open at 6:00 p.m.  For more information, contact the Office of Student Life at 410-772-4896 or studentlife@howardcc.edu.  For more information about Dr. Grandin, visit www.templegrandin.com.

About HCC
Howard Community College (HCC) is a publicly funded two-year community college serving the educational needs of the citizens and employers in Howard County, Maryland since 1970. With its slogan, “You Can Get There from Here,” the college has forged a variety of partnerships to offer career and transfer programs to over 28,000 students annually at its main campus in Columbia, the Ecker Business Training Center, Laurel College Center, and the historic Belmont Conference Center. Located midway between two major metropolitan areas, Washington DC and Baltimore, MD, Howard Community College is an affordable, community-based institution that has long been recognized for its ability to inspire learning, and the lifelong pursuit of personal and professional goals. Among its many awards is the prestigious U.S. Senate Productivity Award for organizational performance excellence.