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\"ImageDANBURY, CONN. <\/strong>\u2014 The Jane Goodall Center for Excellence in Environmental Studies<\/a> at Western Connecticut State University<\/a> will present a lecture by deep ocean explorer Fabien Cousteau<\/a> at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013<\/strong>, in Ives Concert Hall in White Hall on the university\u2019s Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury. Tickets for \u201cOne Ocean, One People\u201d are on sale at the WCSU Box Office or by calling (203) 837-TIXX. They will also be available at the door. Tickets are $10 for the public, $5 for WCSU faculty and staff and WCSU students will be admitted free with valid I.D.<\/p>\n

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There is a VIP reception before the lecture for anyone who would like to make a donation to Western\u2019s Jane Goodall Center. Individual donations start at $50 and group or corporate donations start at $200. For more information, call (203) 837-8453.<\/p>\n

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The grandson of famed oceanographer Jacques Cousteau, Fabien grew up on the salt-stained decks of his grandfather\u2019s ships, Calypso and Alcyone. As a result, he was \u201cdestined to follow in the family footsteps of exploring and tirelessly working to protect our planet\u2019s immense and endangered marine habitats,\u201d according to his biography.<\/p>\n

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Diving since age four, Cousteau was \u201cirrevocably imprinted with an unwavering appreciation for the wonder, beauty and importance of our aquatic ecosystems to sustaining life on this big blue planet of ours.\u201d<\/p>\n

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With his vast experience in the field and a degree in environmental economics from Boston University, Cousteau has refined a public policy platform grounded by his strong belief that environmental discipline can be the basis for innovative solutions that strike a balance between regional and global environmental problems and the realities of market economies.<\/p>\n

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Cousteau will share his knowledge about the marine ecosystems that make up 73 percent of our planet and how to protect these life-giving waters. He will discuss connections between our water, our planet and our health \u2014 and why care for all three is vital. He is a sought-after speaker who will also convey how innovative ideas are shaping environmental policy reform.<\/p>\n

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WCSU Professor of Archaeology Dr. Laurie Weinstein serves as chair of the university\u2019s Jane Goodall Center. She explained the history of the center and how guest speakers like Cousteau are selected. <\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Jane Goodall Center for Excellence in Environmental Studies was created at WCSU in 1995 when Dr. Goodall and Dr. William Cibes, then-president of the CSU System, signed a compact creating our center,\u201d Weinstein said. \u201cSince that time, Jane has come to Western many times to lecture, teach and be a part of various symposia and activities on campus. The university also served as the national hub for Jane\u2019s Roots & Shoots educational program from 2005-12. As part of our continuing mission to protect the earth, promote awareness of environmental issues and connect Western students with the wider community, we are bringing in well-known ocean conservationist Fabien Cousteau. <\/p>\n

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\u201cLike many people, I grew up watching his grandfather\u2019s program, ‘The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau,’ and the travels of the Calypso. Jacques was one of the first conservationists to sound the horn about how human populations were destroying their environment. Fabien continues the conservationist work started by his grandfather and we are honored to have him here on campus.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Upcoming events sponsored by the Jane Goodall Center for Excellence in Environmental Studies will include a trip on Saturday, Sept. 21<\/strong>, to the United Nations for International Day of Peace events, and a discussion about creating a permaculture garden on campus on Wednesday, Oct. 9<\/strong>, led by Ryan Harb, a certified permaculture designer and instructor, LEED accredited professional and permaculture faculty member at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. For more information about these events, visit www.wcsu.edu\/goodall\/events.asp<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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