The United Nations General Assembly declared the observance of World Water Day on March 22 to promote public awareness of how water resource development contributes to economic productivity and social well-being.
During March, Furman has been exploring the global importance and challenges of water. As part of the Global Issues Forum, Dr. Pete Rogers spoke to our campus about sustainable water practices and the use of technology that can prevent global water crises from arising.
Dr. Rogers declined to accept any fee for agreeing to speak, and instead requested that the money be put towards the purchase of books on the subject for the James B. Duke Library. To see some of the books we were able to acquire, go to Furman Libraries’ Pinterest account and see “Running Out of Water CLP”.