

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Heller 2026 Spring Salon Series
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: Come join us on Thursday April 2 at 7pm for our 2026 Salon Series talk featuring Jenna Rice, Assistant Professor, Department of History. 
 
Special Ops Camels: Dromedaries, Bactrians, and the Specialization of Animals in the Macedonian Army
 
The Macedonian army under Alexander the Great incorporated the intrepid Old World camelid in numerous ways. An investigation of two key campaigns reveals the creativity and logistical flexibility of the army and counters the current narrative that camels were of limited utility. 

Event is free and open to the public.
Questions? 719-255-6277
https://heller.uccs.edu/events
https://heller.uccs.edu/map-directions
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- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Colorado Springs
- **state**: CO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1250 North Campus Heights Drive, Colorado Springs, CO, United States, Colorado 80918
- **lat**: 38.9068
- **long**: -104.80487
- **full address**: 1250 North Campus Heights Drive, Colorado Springs, CO, United States, Colorado 80918

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: UCCS Heller Center for Arts & Humanities (https://allevents.in/org/uccs-heller-center-for-arts-and-humanities/11578072)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 1250 North Campus Heights Drive, Colorado Springs, CO, United States, Colorado 80918
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** UCCS Heller Center for Arts & Humanities
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Heller 2026 Spring Salon Series ?
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