Environmental Convocation Events at USM's
L-A College
January 2004
The public is invited to several events that will be held
at the University of Southern Maine's Lewiston-Auburn campus
as part of the ongoing 2003-2004 Gloria S. Duclos Convocation
on "Environmental Sustainability." The main objective
of the Convocation is to explore how the world can meet present
needs without compromising the ability of future generations
to meet their own. "As a public university it seems particularly
appropriate that we search for answers. We are dedicating
the year to exploring our prospects for leading more sustainable
lives and creating a vision of a promising future," said
USM Provost Joseph Wood.
On February 3, Norma Kassi will speak on Consequences of
Drilling in the Artic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) for
the Gwit'chen Nation and the Porcupine Caribou Herd. Ms. Kassi,
from the Yukon Territory, Canada, is an elected tribal spokesperson
for the protection of the Porcupine Caribou. A recipient of
the 2002 Goldman Environmental Prize, she is vice chair of
the International Gwich'in Steering Committee and a former
member of the Yukon Legislative Assembly. Her presentation
will be from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. in Room 226.
On February 10, Mark Hays from the Natural Resources Council
of Maine will deliver a program on Global Warming Impact and
Solutions: -- What Can We Do? It will be held in Room 226
from 1:00 -3:00 p.m.
A variety of other convocation activities are also planned
for the Gorham and Portland campuses, including discussions,
workshops, film, food, art and interaction with the greater
community. All events are free and open to the public.
For more information about the ongoing 2003-2004 Gloria S.
Duclos Convocation on "Environmental Sustainability",
please visit their website at: www.usm.maine.edu/prov/convocation/
