"ENVIRONMENTAL CHOICES":  ARRAY OF LEADING ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATORS
AND EXPERTS TO LECTURE AT U.VA.

	 A popular interdisciplinary course at the University of
Virginia this semester is featuring some of the nationŐs foremost
environmental innovators and educators as guest lecturers on
ethical, scientific, economic and other aspects of environmental
issues.  The three-credit course, "Environmental Choices," led by
William A. McDonough, dean of the School of Architecture and a
promoter of environmentally sensitive design, aims to enlarge
studentsŐ sense of personal environmental responsibility.  More than
200 students from throughout the University who are enrolled in the
course will work in teams on projects to help promote environmental
"sustainability" in the University community.  McDonough, who was
recently named by Utne Reader magazine as one of "100 visionaries
who could change your life," advocates a "new industrial revolution"
that would bring about a sustainable environment.  In addition to
numerous U.Va. environmental experts participating in the course,
some of the guest lecturers include:

David Orr, professor of environmental studies at Oberlin College,
editor of the journal Conservation Biology, author of the book
"Ecological Literacy" and one of the country's best known
environmental educators.  Monday, Feb. 20

John Todd of Ocean Arks International, an expert on ecological
design and restoration of damaged ecosystems.  Wednesday, Feb. 22

Donald Aitken, senior energy analyst with the Union of Concerned
Scientists and a world authority on the economics of large-scale
solar and renewable energy.  Monday, Feb. 27

Amory Lovins, co-founder of the Rocky Mountain Institute and an
internationally known consultant and author on energy efficiency.
Friday, March 3

Paul Hawken, business expert on environmental innovations and author
of several noted books including "The Ecology of Commerce."
Wednesday, March 8

Joanna Underwood, founder and president of INFORM Inc. and an
authority on environmental ethics and pollution prevention.  Monday,
April 10

Lester Brown, founder of the Worldwatch Institute and an
internationally known author on environmental issues.  Friday, April
14

Velma Smith, executive director of Friends of the Earth-USA and a
leading environmental activist.  Monday, April 17

News media are invited to attend any part of the course.  To arrange
an interview with a guest lecturer, students or McDonough, call Bob
Brickhouse at U.Va. News Services at (804) 924-7116. Because the
lecture schedule is subject to change, it is suggested you confirm
any event you plan to attend.  Classes meet from noon-12:50 p.m. in
Ruffner Hall G004a.

February 7, 1995