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Jeff Corwin and live animal show coming to Texas A&M
By: Jane Lee
Issue date: 11/5/09 Section: News
Animal expert Jeff Corwin will be performing at Rudder Auditorium Friday. The fast-paced show "Tales from the Field" includes a variety of animal acts including alligators, snapping turtles and pythons. The show's purpose is to raise awareness and educate people on conservation and preservation of wildlife and ecology.
"The MSC OPAS is very excited for Jeff Corwin's performance because of his great energy and enthusiasm for animals and the environment," said Elizabeth Melton, vice president and student committee chairwoman for MSC OPAS.
Corwin received his Bachelor of Science degrees in biology and anthropology from Bridgewater State College and a master's degree in wildlife and fisheries conservation from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
Corwin is an Emmy-winning host of many highly acclaimed television shows and has dedicated his life to conservation of endangered species and ecosystems around the world since he was a college student.
"His background and experience with preservation of ecosystems and wildlife is projected through his television programs to let the masses know the problems and situations that are going around the globe," said Thomas E. Lacher, head of the wildlife and fisheries sciences department.
Corwin's mission is to spread knowledge through education and awareness so the natural resources, wildlife and ecosystems that make up the Earth will be conserved.
"Preservation and conservation is so important to humanity because we all live in this one world," Lacher said.
Aggie students can participate in Jeff Corwin's mission of conservation and preservation through organizations such as the JASON Project, which connects students with explorers and other experts from the science field to inspire and motivate them to learn science.
"It is very important that students learn about what is going on in their environment," Lacher said. "We all need to be aware of our world and protect it for future generations."
"The MSC OPAS is very excited for Jeff Corwin's performance because of his great energy and enthusiasm for animals and the environment," said Elizabeth Melton, vice president and student committee chairwoman for MSC OPAS.
Corwin received his Bachelor of Science degrees in biology and anthropology from Bridgewater State College and a master's degree in wildlife and fisheries conservation from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
Corwin is an Emmy-winning host of many highly acclaimed television shows and has dedicated his life to conservation of endangered species and ecosystems around the world since he was a college student.
"His background and experience with preservation of ecosystems and wildlife is projected through his television programs to let the masses know the problems and situations that are going around the globe," said Thomas E. Lacher, head of the wildlife and fisheries sciences department.
Corwin's mission is to spread knowledge through education and awareness so the natural resources, wildlife and ecosystems that make up the Earth will be conserved.
"Preservation and conservation is so important to humanity because we all live in this one world," Lacher said.
Aggie students can participate in Jeff Corwin's mission of conservation and preservation through organizations such as the JASON Project, which connects students with explorers and other experts from the science field to inspire and motivate them to learn science.
"It is very important that students learn about what is going on in their environment," Lacher said. "We all need to be aware of our world and protect it for future generations."
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