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One of Time Magazine's "Heroes of the Planet" Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. visits San Antonio College Wednesday, March 1, 2006


WHAT:
Author and environmental activist Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., presents his "Our Environmental Destiny" speech with Q & A.

Sponsored by the San Antonio College Fine Arts and Cultural Events Series Committee, admission is free and open to the public.

Seating is limited.

WHEN:
Wednesday, March 1, 2006
7-8 p.m.

WHERE:
McAllister Auditorium
San Antonio College
1300 San Pedro, San Antonio, Texas 78212 (auditorium is located at the corner of San Pedro and W. Courtland Pl.)

WHO:
A resolute defender of the environment, Robert F. "Bobby" Kennedy, Jr., was named one of Time Magazine's "Heroes of the Planet." A graduate of Harvard University and the University of Virginia Law School, respectively, he is currently the Senior Attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). Bobby is also a clinical professor and supervising attorney at the Environmental Litigation Clinic at Pace University School of Law, where he earned a master's degree in Environmental Law. He also studied at the London School of Economics.

Additionally, Bobby is president of the Waterkeeper Alliance, a coalition of more than 100 environmental groups working to protect waterways in North America.

Among his published books are the New York Times' bestseller Crimes Against Nature (2004). His award-winning articles have been included in anthologies of America's Best Political Writing, Best Crime Writing and Best Science Writing.

Bobby is also a licensed master falconer.

CONTACT:
Alice Johnson, Ph.D., SAC Fine Arts & Cultural Events Series Committee,
(210) 733-2482 or ajohnson@accd.edu.