Owen Lind and the Birth of Environmental Studies at Baylor
“The building of a better environment will require in the long term a citizenry that is both deeply concerned and fully informed. Thus, I believe that our educational system at all levels has a critical role to play.” – President Richard M. Nixon At age 91, Dr. Owen Lind still vividly remembers the cacophony of
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Owen Lind and the Birth of Environmental Studies at Baylor
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