John Muir event draws 120 attendees

Congratulations to the David A. Cofrin Library staff and the faculty members who presented mini-lectures on the legacy of John Muir. More than 120 people attended the event including students, faculty and staff, but also a large number of community members. Also participating — the local chapter of the Sierra Club and author Robert Root, who was on hand to sign copies of his new book “Walking on Common Ground.” Archives and Area Research Center displayed original letters of Muir along with a first edition of his work. Muir’s work impacted history, ecology, psychology and conservation.

Presentations:

John Muir mini-lecture presenters

Biology/Ecology:
Michael Draney
Professor, Biology

Conservation:
Vicki Medland
Associate Director, Cofrin Center for Biodiversity

History:
David Voelker
Associate Professor of Humanities and History

Psychology:
Georjeanna Wilson-Doenges
Professor Human Development and Psychology