MONMOUTH, Ill. — Hannah Schell, assistant professor of philosophy and religious studies at Monmouth College, will present the first International Luncheon of the spring semester Feb. 19 at noon in the Whiteman-McMillan Highlander Room in the college’s Stockdale Center.

Entitled “A Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step,” Schell’s lecture will reflect on her time spent in mainland China as a student in 1989 and 1994. Her talk will include her observations on changes in the capital city of Beijing and information on the gorges of the Yangtze River and the ancient city of Xi’an.

The presentation is free and open to the public. Lunch, featuring international foods, is available. A meal ticket may be purchased for $5 at the Stockdale Center’s Scan Plus office. Lunch reservations are required in advance by contacting Sue Holm at 309-457-2150 or susan@monm.edu.