Hydraulic fracturing in Kansas, or fracking, will be the topic of Kansas State University Salina’s Civic Luncheon Lecture at noon Thursday, Nov. 14, in the College Center Conference Room.

Rex Buchman, interim director of Kansas Geological Survey, will present “Hydraulic Fracturing in Kansas: The Process and the Challenges.” The lecture will be an informative, fact-filled presentation on an important current energy topic, explaining the current oil activity in Kansas and talking about the hydraulic fracturing process and challenges raised.

K-State Salina’s Civic Luncheon Lecture Series is made possible by a grant from the Kansas State University Academic Excellence Fund. The general public is invited.