A year-long stay in Beijing is the focus of an upcoming lecture by a Linfield College faculty member. Jim Diamond, professor of chemistry, will present “Beijing Bang!” Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 3 p.m. in Jonasson Hall, lower level of Melrose Hall.

The lecture will cover his past year completing research with Zhu Jingsong, a 1993 Linfield graduate, at the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology in Beijing.

Diamond will discuss Chinese culture, music, food and daily life. He will also talk about his experiences in Beijing, with an emphasis on well-known sites and unconventional trips to the hutongs, which are cobblestone alleys.

Authentic Chinese refreshments will be served.

The lecture, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by International Programs. For more information, call 503-883-2434 or email ipo@linfield.edu.