Famed conservationist Jane Goodall to appear at Tulane

World-renowned ethologist and conservationist Jane Goodall will deliver a lecture on her life’s work Thursday, March 16, at Tulane University.

The lecture, including a Q and A, will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Dixon Hall auditorium, followed by a book signing in Dixon Hall Room 118.

Goodall, 82, is the founder of the Jane Goodall Institute — which is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary this year — and a UN Messenger of Peace. She is best known for her landmark study with the the wild chimpanzees of Gombe National Park in Tanzania, where she immersed herself in their habitat as neighbor rather than a distant observer.

"It is her pioneering community-centered conservation programs that will perhaps resonate most strongly with Tulane students."

Tulane anthropology professor Katharine Jack

Her discovery in 1960 that chimpanzees make and use tools rocked the scientific world and redefined the relationship between humans and animals. Today, she travels the world, speaking about the threats facing chimpanzees, environmental crises and her reasons for hope.

“We are so honored and excited to have Dr. Goodall addressing the Tulane community,” said Tulane anthropology professor and environmental studies director Katharine Jack. “While she is well known for her research on wild chimpanzees, it is her pioneering community-centered conservation programs that will perhaps resonate most strongly with Tulane students. “

Tulane Provost Robin Forman said, “As a global leader in community development and conservation, Dr. Jane Goodall embodies the spirit and passion for community engagement that Tulane strives to inspire in our students.”

Goodall is the recipient of dozens of awards and the author of numerous books, including Seed of Hope, which will be for sale at the lecture along with Me…Jane, a children’s book by Patrick McDonnell about a young Jane Goodall and her special childhood toy chimpanzee named Jubilee.

Goodall’s visit is being organized by the Tulane Center for Public Service, the Newcomb College Institute and professor Jack. As of late last week, the lecture was sold out, but her talk will be livestreamed at the Glazer Family Club in Yulman Stadium.  Please visit the Eventbrite page to reserve your ticket for the livestream:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/livestream-tomorrow-and-beyond-an-evening-with-dr-jane-goodall-tickets-3282090119.

The lecture will also be available for viewing on the Tulane University Youtube channel for 30 days following the lecture.