Richard Preston is a bestselling author of 10 books, nonfiction and fiction, whose works reveal hidden worlds of nature and wonder. Preston is a contributor to the The New Yorker, and all of his nonfiction books have first appeared as articles there.

He is the author of the 1994 book titled "The Hot Zone" that is based on the Ebola-Reston outbreak discovered by K-State DVM Alums Drs. Nancy and Jerry Jaax. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to ensure sufficient meals are provided and dietary needs are accounted for.