A Conversation on Religion and the Environment: Academia, Community, Activism

The planetary ecological crisis impacts every dimension of human life, not least the religious and spiritual. This event will feature flash-talks and panel discussion from six speakers whose academic research, environmental activism, and faith-based community building are informed in distinct ways by concern for life on our planet. Their backgrounds span the humanities and STEM, and blend community leadership inside and outside academia. This event seeks to speak across disciplines, and to build bridges between the university community and the broader public. All are welcome; food and drinks provided! 

This event is open to the general public and will be held on Wednesday, November 5, beginning at 5:30 PM, at the Ann W. Olin Women’s Building Formal Lounge. A reception will follow at around 7 pm. To park on campus, we recommend either the Danforth University Center (DUC) Garage or the Millbrook Garage. Visitor parking is free after 5 pm. The Ann W. Olin Women’s Building is a short walk from these parking garages; the Formal Lounge is on the first floor near the main building entrance. 

This event is organized by the Religion and Literature Writing Group (RLWG), which is housed in the Department of English. It is made possible by support from the Center for the Humanities, the Center for the Environment, the Danforth Center on Religion and Politics, and the Department of English. See below for information about our speakers! 

More information at: https://english.wustl.edu/events/conversation-religion-and-environment-academia-community-activism.