![]() ![]() Simon, who died in December 2003, championed the need for safe drinking water throughout the world. Institute is “delighted to contribute to discussion on water policy” “It’s events like these that help develop and encourage a sense of local and global responsibility,” she said. Students from SIU’s University Honors program will also participate, said Yeomans, who is that program’s associate director. The book is a fictionalized story of circumstances young people face in providing water for families in sub-Saharan Africa. Melinda Yeomans, the UNA-USA Southern Illinois chapter education chair, said the organization donated about 20 copies of Parks’ book, “A Long Walk to Water” to local area schools. Local United Nations chapter donated books The UNA-USA Southern Illinois chapter, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, SIU Carbondale University Honors program and Marion Medical Mission are event sponsors. An overview by Kara Lawrence, a Celia Howard Fellow at the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on public policy issues relating to water, including future needs.Sheila Simon reading selections from writings on water policy by her father, the late U.S.Dramatic readings by Carbondale Community High School students of “A Long Walk to Water” by Linda Sue Park.Local groups working to benefit human water rights around the world. ![]() Multi-faceted program on sustainable water The program is free and the public is invited. ![]() Reporters, photographers and news crews are welcome to cover “Water for the World: The Future of Water.” The event will link the campus and community in a discussion on the topic. ApMedia Advisory – Water for the World: The Future of WaterĪn event that looks at water sustainability in Southern Illinois and around the world is set for 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 18, in SIU Carbondale’s Morris Library John C. ![]()
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