PBS "Nature" series founder visits the Alamo City, 10-20

Thomas Lovejoy (photo) speaks on "Climate Change: Prospects for Nature"

UTSA's Center for Policy Studies and the Green Spaces Alliance of South Texas will host renowned biologist and environmental advisor Thomas Lovejoy as part of the ongoing Great Cities Dialogue series, who will present "Climate Change: Prospects for Nature."

Currently the president of The Heinz Center for Science, Economics and theEnvironment in Washington, D.C., Lovejoy is the founder of the long-running PBS television wildlife show "Nature."

The Emmy Award-winning series,which debuted in October 1982, is one of the most watched in the world, featuring documentaries about animals and ecosystems. Lovejoy holds bachelor's and doctorate degrees in biology from Yale University.

UTSA's Great Cities Dialogues gather leading academic experts, civicleaders and policy makers to discuss key topics influencing San Antonio'sgrowth and development into a "Great City." Key areas of interestinclude urban development and revitalization, transportation, energy and sustainability.

The presentation is free and open to the public.

Monday, October 20th

Reception: 6 - 6:45 p.m.

Presentation: 7-8 p.m.

Durango Building Southwest Room (Reception) Buena Vista Theater (Presentation)UTSA Downtown Campus 501 W. Durango Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78207 Contact:UTSA Center for Policy Studies, (210) 458-2539