ATLANTA — The Georgia State University Honors College is inviting students, faculty, staff and the broader community to attend the next installment of its annual conversation series, New Angles on Human Rights (NAHR).
This year’s event, entitled Muddied Waters, will be presented Monday, Oct. 27, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Muddied Waters will explore the critical issue of access to clean water through the lens of human rights. The evening will feature a dynamic panel discussion moderated by Lelani Mannetti, an assistant professor of urban environmental sustainability at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies and a conservation ecologist.
The panel includes:
- Dr. Mona Hanna, director of Rx Kids, a pediatrician, scientist, activist and author known for her role in uncovering the Flint, Mich., water crisis and leading recovery efforts.
- John Dwyer, president and CEO of KEMRON Environmental Services.
- Monica Iyer, J.D., an assistant professor of law and expert in climate change, the environment, human rights and international law.
- Rachel Scarlett, an assistant professor of geosciences, an environmental justice scholar and an expert in urban water systems and environmental impacts of urban development.
The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a moderated discussion followed by an interactive audience Q&A session. Following the conversation, there will be a reception and book-signing.
The Honors College encourages all members of the GSU community and external guests to attend and participate in this important conversation. NAHR events are designed to challenge conventional thinking and inspire action by examining pressing global issues through a human rights framework.
Click here for more information and to register for the event.
About the Honors College:
The Honors College at Georgia State University is a destination for high-achieving students who embody curiosity, take pride in their work and dream about how they can make an impact through their studies and careers. Its mission is to serve students in a welcoming space by engaging students’ curiosity, empowering them to achieve their highest potential and inspiring them to find their place in the world. Its students form life-long friendships, participate in community service, perform research, excel academically, explore their interests and chart their career paths.