The Redlands Forum Presents an Evening with Jane Goodall

Learn about Goodall's Remarkable Work and Her Inspiring Vision for Our Future

January 24, 2011

Redlands, California—Join Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, on Monday, February 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the University of Redlands Memorial Chapel, as she discusses her pioneering work with chimpanzees in Tanzania's Gombe National Park (Africa). She will also talk about the role we all must play to ensure a better future around the globe.

In her presentation, Gombe and Beyond: The Next 50 Years, the world-renowned primatologist, conservationist, and UN Messenger of Peace will reflect on the extraordinary changes the world has undergone since she began her work in Africa in the 1960s; the impact these changes have had on people, animals, and the environment we all share; and her inspiring vision for the road ahead.

Goodall travels more than 300 days per year inspiring audiences around the world with fascinating stories about her life. As founder of the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), she emphasizes the importance of JGI's innovative, community-centered conservation programs in Africa, as well as Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots, the institute's global environmental and humanitarian youth program. Roots & Shoots engages young people from preschool through college in more than 120 countries to take positive action in their communities and beyond. Students from the University of Redlands lead a Roots & Shoots after-school program at Franklin Elementary School in Redlands. As Goodall frequently reminds us, "Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference."

A book signing will follow the lecture. Goodall's books, as well as JGI merchandise and memberships, will be available for purchase at the book signing.

Tickets to this event are available through the University of Redlands Campus Events office ($10 general admission/$5 for students). All proceeds go to JGI.

Redlands Forum presentations are sponsored by Esri and the University of Redlands through the university's Town & Gown organization. To learn more about upcoming Redlands Forum events and speakers, visit esri.com/redlandsforum or call 909-748-8011.

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About University of Redlands Town & Gown
The Town & Gown organization strives to promote a positive relationship between the university ("gown") and the Inland Empire area ("town"), provides scholarships to qualified area students, and showcases the cultural and entertainment activities on campus. Town & Gown membership, which costs $30 annually per household, provides access to specific events as well as a variety of other arts and cultural events on campus. To join, contact the university's Alumni Relations office at 909-748-8011.

About the Jane Goodall Institute
Founded in 1977, the Jane Goodall Institute continues Goodall's pioneering research on chimpanzee behavior-research that transformed scientific perceptions of the relationship between humans and animals. Today, the institute is a global leader in the effort to protect chimpanzees and their habitats. It also is widely recognized for establishing innovative, community-centered conservation and development programs in Africa and Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots, the global environmental and humanitarian youth program. For more information, visit janegoodall.org.

About Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots
Founded in 1991 by Goodall and a group of Tanzanian students, the Roots & Shoots program is about making positive change happen-for our communities, for animals, and for the environment. With hundreds of thousands of young people in more than 120 countries, the Roots & Shoots network connects youth of all ages who share a desire to create a better world. Young people identify problems in their communities and take action. Through service projects, youth-led campaigns, and an interactive website, Roots & Shoots members are making a difference across the globe. For more information, visit rootsandshoots.org.

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