The topics of food, the environment and economics were discussed from a sustainable point of view on Wednesday at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Three SIUE professors participated in Sustainability Chats at the Morris University Center’s Maple/Dogwood Room.
Professors pictured and their topics include: Dr. Jessica DeSpain, assistant professor of English, Language & Literature, discussed the “Omnivores’ Dilemma;” Dr. Andrew Theising, associate professor of Political Science, presented the benefits of urban versus suburban development; and Dr. Linda Markowitz, professor of Sociology, talked about the effects of “Corporations and Over Consumption.”
The Student Organization for Sustainability sponsored the Chats.