Nicholls will host international environmental summit

Nicholls State University is set to host The Global Conversation, an international summit focused on environmental concerns.
This free, hybrid event is open to the community and will be livestreamed by the United Nations and available to attend via Zoom or in person on Nicholls’ campus in Powell Hall Room 208 1:30-4:30 p..m July 17.
“Young people from around the world are stepping up to protect biodiversity and preserve culture,” said Kellie Daniels, founder of Students Against Species Extinction and lecturer at Newcastle University.
“By bringing together students, scientists, and storytellers from around the world, this summit highlights the power of collaboration and reminds us that environmental challenges are deeply connected and form part of a global story that affects us all.”
Topics to be covered include global connections, communication, conservation and cultural exchange.
Presenters for the summit include: 
•Windell Curole – former director of the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program
•Gary LaFleur – Professor of biological sciences and director of the Center for Bayou Studies, Nicholls State University
•Laci Melancon – executive director of Nicholls State University’s Coastal Center
•Emily Guidry Schatzel – senior communications manager, Gulf Program, National Wildlife Foundation
•Anne-Marie Lacey & Jonathan Ward – senior lecturers in public relations, Newcastle University, United Kingdom
•Dr Paulina Kuranchie, Dr Jesus Salazar and Patience Mathambo – lecturers in public relations, Newcastle University, United Kingdom
•Kellie Daniels – founder of Students Against Species Extinction, Lecturer, Newcastle University, United Kingdom
•Dr. Rob MacKay – senior lecturer in Composition, Newcastle University, United Kingdom
In addition, Nicholls will host academics from Newcastle University for an environmental road trip.
The group will tour Nicholls Coastal Center, the Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center, the fishing community within Cocodrie, the Chauvin Sculpture Garden, and the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium in addition to participating in The Global Conversation Summit. 
Those who plan to attend the event on Nicholls’ campus, please RSVP to lindsay.pellegrin@nicholls.edu. 
To attend the event virtually via Zoom, use the meeting ID 823 9372 2597.