Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Earth Day: Are you an EcoDaredevil?


Find out who will win the prized EcoDaredevil Helmet Award!

Where: Duke University (Bryan Center, Von Canon C)

When: Earth Day, April 22nd, 2008 (6 pm)

Title: “Jump the Chasm: Are you an Eco-Daredevil?”

Earth Day Keynote Speaker - Wallace "J." Nichols Lecture and Eco-Reception


Wallace "J." Nichols, a Nicholas School graduate and sea turtle expert, works with universities and organizations to advance ocean protection and spearheads the Ocean Revolution, a program that inspires, involves and mentors the next generation of ocean conservationist. Nichols is a Senior Scientist at Ocean Conservancy and a Research Associate at California Academy of Sciences.

Following the keynote, Krysten Knievel, granddaughter of Evel Knievel, and a Duke student will be presented with the First Annual EcoDaredevil Award.

Space is limited, please RSVP to Arwen Buchholz. Limited parking will be available in the Bryan Center Parking Deck. 
Location: Bryan Center, Von Canon C

In preparation for the Wallace "J." Nichols speech on Earth Day we will be showing "The 11th Hour" documentary on April 17th. Nichols was one of the experts interviewed for the movie. This showing will be held in the LSRC, Love Auditorium B101.

1 comment:

Matt Vincent said...

CORRECTION: Krsten Knievel will be PRESENTED the first EcoDaredevil award, in honor of her grandfather's inspiration. She will NOT be presenting any of the awards