Newsmakers

LIFE WITHOUT OIL?

Bruce Babbitt, chair of the World Wildlife Fund, former U.S. Secretary of the Interior, and former governor of Arizona delivered a lecture titled “Life Without Oil: A Vision for the 21st Century.” The Nov. 3 lecture was part of the American Experience Distinguished Lecture Series, sponsored by Pitt’s University Honors College. As Secretary of the Interior, Babbitt created the National Landscape Conservation System, brought about a forest plan in the Pacific Northwest, helped restore the Florida Everglades, and was instrumental in the passage of the California Desert Protection Act and legislation for the National Wildlife Refuge System. He also is responsible for implementing the rules allowing for the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park.

A LESSON ON RACIAL DIVERSITY

Lee Mun Wah (above), a renowned film director, author, educator, and diversity trainer, visited the University of Pittsburgh on Nov. 5 for a daylong seminar and workshop hosted by the Office of Cross-Cultural and Leadership Development. Mun Wah presented the session titled “Unlearning Racism in Schools” to the Division of Students Affairs staff and other Pitt faculty and staff.