Orr will discuss strategies to address challenges faced by democratic systems as they move toward a more sustainable society. Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. in McKinnon Hall
David W. Orr is an internationally recognized leader in the field of sustainability and environmental education. He is the Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies & Politics, Emeritus of Oberlin College and served as “Counselor to the President” of Oberlin College for 10 years.
Orr is the author of eight books, including “Dangerous Years: Climate Change and the Long Emergency” and “Down to the Wire: Confronting Climate Collapse,” and co-editor of three others. He has authored over 220 articles, reviews, book chapters and professional publications. In the past 25 years, Orr has served as a board member or advisor to 10 foundations and on the boards of many organizations including the Rocky Mountain Institute and the Aldo Leopold Foundation. He is currently directing a project on “The State of American Democracy”.
Orr will outline the challenges faced by the sustainability movement and democratic systems, strategies to address them and the importance of a thriving democracy to moving toward a more sustainable society.
Sponsored by the Office of Sustainability, Center for Environmental Studies, Council on Civic Engagement, Ƶ Core Curriculum, Kernodle Center for Service Learning and Community Engagement and Political Science and Policy Studies