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Emory, its Environment & Sustainability
An overview of most of the major moments in Emory's natural environment & sustainability history
Many of the documents in this guide can be found in Rose Library's archives, along with other related documents. See the following collections for relevant papers and information:
Anthropology professor Peggy Barlett spearheaded and participated in many of the environmental initiatives at Emory over the past several decades. See especially boxes 5 and 6.
Written by Gary Hauk, then Secretary of the University, now University Historian. Details Emory's history from its beginnings and founding until the 1990s.
A collection of essays on Emory's history. Includes a chapter by Nancy Seideman on "Lullwater and the Greening of Emory: Catalyst for a New Environmental Commitment"
The Ad Hoc Committee on Environmental Stewardship assembled this self-guided walking tour to "embrace the challenge of incorporating environmental awareness into our daily lives."
In 1980, longtime Biology Professor Woolford Baker addressed the Campus Development Committee, recounting the history of development and the natural environment at Emory and advocating for the protection of the wooded area behind the museum.
Environmental Sciences Faculty member and Emory's first Chief Environmental Officer, John Wegner was featured in this 2000 documentary covering many of Emory's new green design choices. Produced and filmed by Corky Gallo, Director of Operations, IT, School of Law.