Our EWC seminar on this Friday, Sep 1, will feature Dr. Thomas Easley, the Director of Community for Diversity in the College of Natural Resources. He will discuss “Diversity and Environmental Justice?” An abstract is included below. Please join us in Mann 304 from 12:50-1:40pm.

Abstract: In order to engage in environmental justice, its very important that one understands diversity. The many facets of diversity, when explored, can help one view society through many lenses which also can result in developing new understanding. Furthermore, the environment can also have many meanings and different communities may view and use the environment differently. With new understandings, an individual can enhance their capacity to interact cross culturally, hopefully minimize damage to the environment and prevent committing personal or emotional injury to people.