"One of the seven most influential women in the world." 

- Forbes Magazine  

Dr. Vandana Shiva

In conversation with Wendy Johnson 

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011  

Reception: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.  

Talk: 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Dominican University, San Rafael  

One of the world's most renowned environmentalists, Dr. Vandana Shiva is the founder of Navdanya, an international movement to protect the diversity and integrity of living resources, especially native seed, and the promotion of organic farming and fair trade. A global thinker, scientist and acclaimed author on the issues of food access, production and distribution, Dr. Shiva sits on the National Board of Organic Standards of India, Prince Charles' panel of experts on Sustainable Agriculture, and also chairs the Commission on the Future of Food in Italy.  

Trained as a Physicist with a Ph.D. on the subject, "Hidden Variables and Non-locality in Quantum Theory," from the University of Western Ontario in Canada, 

Dr. Shiva has received honorary Doctorates from University of Paris, University of Western Ontario, University of Oslo and Connecticut College. In 2003 she was named an "environmental hero" by Time Magazine.

Wendy Johnson is co-founder of the Organic Farm and Garden Program at Green Gulch and College of Marin's Indian Valley Organic Farm and Garden Project, as well as an advisor to Edible Schoolyard and author of Gardening at the Dragon's Gate: At Work in the Wild, and Cultivated World.

Ticket Prices (per person): 

Reception plus Talk: $45
Creekside Room, Dominican University

Join us for a special pre-talk reception with Dr. Vandana Shiva. Light appetizers by Arti Natural Organic Indian Cafe, non-alcoholic beverages, and reserved seating at the talk is included in ticket price. Stubbs Vineyard wine and Lagunitas beer will be available for purchase.  

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   Talk only: $20

Angelico Hall, Dominican University

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 For event details and additional links to purchase tickets please visit:
www.marinorganic.org
www.pointreyesbooks.com

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