TV Special Correspondent Lisa Ling to Speak at Roger Williams University

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BRISTOL, RI (09/23/2009)(readMedia)-- Lisa Ling, special correspondent for the National Geographic Channel and Oprah Winfrey Show, will lecture on "how journalism can effect social change," based on her experiences as a correspondent for "Explorer" on the National Geographic Channel and contributing journalist to CNN's critically acclaimed series, "Planet in Peril" on Tuesday, October 6th at 6:30 p.m. in the campus recreation center gymnasium. The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are required for the outside public. For more information or to reserve a ticket call (401) 254-3210.

A few weeks later on Friday, October 16th, Dr. Ken Yeang, a Malaysian architect and ecologist who has planned and designed buildings around the world with an ecological, bioclimatic and energy efficient framework for nearly 40 years- long before being green was "hip"- will share his insights on how eco-architecture can help preserve our planet. And finally, adventurer and "oceanaut" Celine Cousteau-granddaughter of the legendary Jacques Cousteau- will invite the community to explore with her the connections between people and the natural world on Tuesday, November 3rd.

Whether you have been a lifelong advocate of sustainability initiatives or are new to the conversation entirely, Roger Williams University encourages you to join the University community in examining the intricate relationships between humans, our cultures and the way we relate to our environments and the world around us.

The civil discourse lecture series was created to have an open forum for discussion of important social matters. "Too often in our society, politicians, media, and even some in higher education, confuse the volume of their voices with the substance of their argument. At Roger Williams University, we believe it is important to have many voices from many kinds of learners expressing differing points of view, but with respect and civility," said University President Roy J. Nirschel.

About Roger Williams University

Roger Williams University is a leading independent, coeducational liberal arts university at which students live and learn to be global citizens. With 40 academic programs and an array of co-curricular activities on its Bristol, R.I., campus, RWU is committed to its mantra of learning to bridge the world. Under the leadership of President Roy J. Nirschel, Ph.D., the University has achieved unprecedented academic and financial successes. In 2009, U.S. News & World Report named RWU the seventh-ranked baccalaureate college in the north.