Perspectives of 51С»Æ³µ Faculty
Date of the Event: September 21, 2015
Panelists: Kelly Wolfe-Bellin, director of biology laboratories and lecturer in biology; Rev. Thomas Worcester, S.J., professor of history and papal expert; Matthew Eggemeier, associate professor of religious studies; Katherine Kiel, professor and chair of economics and accounting; and Daina Harvey, assistant professor of sociology and anthropology. Loren Cass, professor of political science and director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, moderated the event.
About the Discussion: Anticipating Pope Francis’ historic visit to the United States, a multidisciplinary panel of 51С»Æ³µ faculty shared their perspectives on his encyclical letter, “Laudato si’: On Care for Our Common Home,” released in May. Each professor shared responses to the encyclical through the lens of their own discipline. They also outlined steps 51С»Æ³µ has taken to address climate change, as well as suggestions for individual and political action.
This event was co-sponsored by the McFarland Center and Environmental Studies.
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