Global Citizenship Symposium
A Panel Discussion
Thursday, 04 Oct 2007 at 6:30 pm – Campanile Room, Memorial Union
A panel of speakers will talk about culture, sustainability and other related topics as part of the Third Annual Global Citizenship Symposium. Panelists: Hsain Ilahiane is a professor in anthropology whose research deals with mobile technology in businesses in Morocco. He will talk about his research on technology transfer among different cultures. Kevin Nordmeyer, an architect from a firm in Des Moines, will talk about purpose-driven design and how it relates to sustainability. Fred Kirschenmann, a Senior Fellow of the Leopold Center who has over twenty-five years of sustainable and organic farming experience, will discuss sustainable agriculture. Gerry Schnepf, director of Keep Iowa Beautiful, will explain the efforts of his organization to beautify the state and how individuals can make a difference.Cosponsored By:
- Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
Stay for the entire event, including the brief question-and-answer session that follows the formal presentation. Most events run 75 minutes.
Sign-ins are after the event concludes. For lectures in the Memorial Union, go to the information desk in the Main Lounge. In other academic buildings, look for signage outside the auditorium.
Lecture Etiquette
- Stay for the entire lecture and the brief audience Q&A. If a student needs to leave early, he or she should sit near the back and exit discreetly.
- Do not bring food or uncovered drinks into the lecture.
- Check with Lectures staff before taking photographs or recording any portion of the event. There are often restrictions. Cell phones, tablets and laptops may be used to take notes or for class assignments.
- Keep questions or comments brief and concise to allow as many as possible.