Céline Cousteau, marine conservation advocate and self-proclaimed “oceanaut,” will present a discussion on sustainability and social change at Roger Williams University on Tuesday, November 3. Cousteau is the daughter of ocean explorer and filmmaker Jean-Michel Cousteau and granddaughter of the legendary Jacques Cousteau.
In addition to her frequent appearances on PBS’ most successful new television show, “Jean-Michel Cousteau: Ocean Adventures,” she is also the international program coordinator for the Ocean Futures Society, a global organization exploring the world’s oceans while inspiring and educating people to act responsibly for its protection. During her visit to campus, Cousteau will explore the delicate connections between people and the natural world and how these relationships affect the health of both humanity and the environment.
Cousteau will be presenting her talk as part of the University’s Civil Discourse Lecture Series. The Roger Williams Civil Discourse Lecture Series was created to provide an open forum for the discussion of relevant social, economic and political issues.
Whether being a lifelong advocate of sustainability initiatives or are new to the conversation entirely, all are encouraged to join the University community in examining the intricate relationships between humans beings against the backdrop of their cultural experiences, and how people relate to each other in their own communities and with the world around them.
The presentation will take place at 5:30 p.m. in the University’s Recreation Center Gymnasium on the Bristol Campus at One Old Ferry Road. The event is free, and limited tickets are available to the public. For more information or to reserve a ticket, call (401) 254-3210.
Members of the media are also encouraged to attend. For more information, contact University Communications at (401) 254- 5206.
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.