2010 Wooster Forum

The global influence of South Asia will be the primary topic of discussion at the 2010 Wooster Forum, which will be hosted by The College of Wooster this fall. The last prominent speaker in this series will address a range of issues, from religion and politics to science and the environment. It will be held in McGaw Chapel (340 E. University St.) beginning at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

Eric Dinerstein, chief scientist and vice president of Conservation Science for the World Wildlife Fund, will conclude the series when he addresses "The Future of Conservation" on Tuesday, Oct. 26. He began his conservation work in 1975 as a Peace Corps volunteer in Nepal, where he conducted a census of the tiger population in the Karnali-Bardia Wildlife Reserve. The University of Washington awarded him an M.A. based upon his tiger research and a Ph.D. for research on fruit bats. In addition, he has engaged in research investigating strategies to protect tigers, elephants, and one-horned rhinos.

Additional information about the Wooster Forum is available by phone (330-263-2132) or e-mail (jmunro@wooster.edu).