Lakehead University wraps up SOS series with panel discussion

Final SOS event challenges community to do something; make a difference

The popular Summer of Sustainability (SOS) series presented by Lakehead University will conclude on Tuesday, August 28 with a panel presentation focused on "the challenges to a sustainable future."

This will be an opportunity for members of the community to join community leaders and experts in a call to action for a more sustainable future.

"Throughout the summer, members of our SOS audience expressed their interest and concern about what they can do and whether what they do actually makes a difference," reports Dr. Thamara Laredo, Lakehead professor and organizer of the SOS series. "Along with the many outstanding films and speakers we enjoyed throughout the summer, this wrap-up event will help us define potential actions and decisions to help us become a more proactive community."

"Challenges to a Sustainable Future" panel members:

Sandy Agnew: Aware Simcoe and Zero Waste Alliance

Alison Braun, Transition Town

Jacob Kearey-Moreland, Orillia Community Gardens

Clair Malcolmsen, Environmental Defence

Greg Preston, Superintendent of Waste Management, City of Orillia

The event takes place at Lakehead Orillia's University Avenue campus at 7:00 pm. Admission and parking are free.

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Media: For more information, please contact Communications Officer, Kathy Hunt, at 705-330-4008 ext. 2014 or kjhunt3@lakeheadu.ca.