Paul J. Parks has been an adjunct professor of art history and world religions at TC3 for the past 13 years. His scholarly focus is directed towards the arts and religions of Asia with specialized interest, experience and knowledge of Southeast Asia. Travelling extensively in Laos, Vietnam, Singapore, Cambodia and Thailand over the past ten years, he has studied and photographed in depth the people and places that capture the kaleidoscope of these societies. Through a series of lectures and exhibits during his academic career he has been able to share the brilliant heritage of the region with numerous students, organizations, and community members alike.