Reason for Hope with Dr. Jane Goodall
7 p.m. • Christian Brothers University in the University Theater
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Tickets for the event are SOLD OUT.

Christian Brothers University
650 East Parkway South
Memphis, Tennessee 38104
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Dr. Goodall will speak about her work in Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania where nearly 50 years ago, she began studying our closest relative – the chimpanzee. This work continues today and Dr. Goodall will talk about the programs that evolved to conserve the precious forest habitat and to improve the lives of those living in the villages adjacent to Gombe.

Dr. Goodall’s lecture is an unforgettable experience and immediately engaging as Jane greets her audience in “chimpanzee.” She transports audiences to Africa with stories of the chimpanzees she has known and who are still observed today at the Gombe Stream Research Center in Tanzania. She emphasizes the importance of the Jane Goodall Institute’s innovative community-centered conservation projects in Africa and the global Roots & Shoots network, which engages young people from preschool to college as they take positive action in their communities and beyond.

A UN Messenger of Peace, Dr. Goodall also discusses why she is still hopeful about the future, and encourages her audiences to recognize their ability to effect change. Her frequent reminder: “Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference.”

Dr. Jane Goodall travels more than 300 days per year, inspiring audiences with fascinating stories about her pioneering work with chimpanzees; information about the education, conservation and development programs of the Jane Goodall Institute; and her reasons for hope that we can save threatened species, the planet and ultimately ourselves.

Please note that Dr. Goodall’s books as well as Jane Goodall Institute merchandise and memberships will be available for purchase at the event. Dr. Goodall will sign books following the lecture.

For more information about Dr. Goodall and her work, please visit www.janegoodall.org.

photo credit: Joanna Vestey