Gwynne Dyer’s talk connects with audience of all ages

It was standing room only as alumni, NSAC staff/faculty and members of the community gathered to hear Gwynne Dyer speak on climate change and its effects on agriculture. Gwynne spoke on Tuesday, Sept. 30 in Cumming Hall’s Alumni Theatre.

The columnist and author delivered a talk entitled ‘The Impact of Climate Change on Organic and Conventional Agriculture’. Dyer addressed the implications of climate change for agriculture within a global context of less secure cropping conditions, oil and water shortages and rising food prices.

The subject matter resonated with the audience who ranged from first-year students to those who graduated from NSAC more than sixty years ago. “It was good to hear Dyer’s ideas even though the topic of climate change can be kind of depressing,” said second year pre-veterinary NSAC student Danielle Flurry. “He (Dyer) presented some solutions which gave me a little more hope.”

The talk was co-sponsored by the Class of ’44 (pictured with Dyer left). All remaining members of the class, except one, attended the lecture. The alumni were pleased with the large turnout and how interested the newest members of their alma mater were on the subject.

NSAC is pleased to be part of bringing an author and columnist of Gywnne Dyer’s standing for the campus and community to hear,” said NSAC Co-President and Vice President Academic, Dr. Leslie MacLaren. “The lines between cause and effect on the local and international stage are becoming fainter everyday. Global issues are now also local issues and vice versa,” continued MacLaren. “We were certain Dyer’s talk would be thought-provoking and that his subject matter would have broad appeal.”

Gwynne Dyer has worked as a freelance journalist, columnist, broadcaster and lecturer on international affairs for more than 20 years. His weekly column on international affairs is published in the Truro Daily News and over 175 papers in some 45 countries. For more information about Gwynne Dyer see www.gwynnedyer.com.

The talk was sponsored by the OACC, NSAC, NSAC’s Class of ’44 and the Truro Living Earth Council (LEC).