Immigration in Kansas is the topic of a presentation at the Smoky Hill Museum Thursday.

Matthew Sanderson, an associate professor of sociology at Kansas State University, is scheduled to explore the history of Kansas immigration during the presentation from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Smoky Hill Museum, 211 W. Iron. The presentation is open to the public at no charge.

According to information from the museum, Sanderson will compare past and current trends, and look at the benefits and challenges communities face when new people move in. Sanderson will also discuss how new cultures become part of their community as well as the impact they have on that community.