The author of eight acclaimed books, including several New York Times bestsellers, Mary Roach is known for:
- STIFF: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers;
- GULP: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal;
- PACKING FOR MARS: The Curious Science of Life in the Void, and
- FUZZ: When Nature Breaks the Law.
Her upcoming ninth book, Replaceable You, will release in September 2025.
In this program, Mary Roach invites the audience into the hilarious anecdotes, mind-blowing facts, and unknown realities of the relationship between humans and the natural world around us in a fascinating talk based on her latest book - Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law.
McDonough Auditorium - Marietta College
Doors open 6 p.m. | Showtime 7 p.m.
(Seating is first come first served)
McDonough Auditorium is Building #2 on the campus map. Free parking is available in the lot at Butler and Fourth St.
This event has been funded by the Frederica G. Esbenshade Memorial Fund, which provides annual income for the purpose of bringing lectures, performing artists, and programs of a diverse nature to the campus and community at large. The endowed fund was established in 1980 by Harry H Esbenshade Sr., and Harry H. Esbenshade Jr., husband and son, respectively, of the late Mrs. Esbenshade of Uniontown, Pa. All Esbenshade Series events are free and open to the public.