Miller College of Business and Ball State’s Council on the Environment are pleased to co-host David W. Orr for this upcoming campus event. The program is made possible through support from the Bracken Environmental Speaker Fund.
We encourage faculty and staff to share this opportunity with students and colleagues who may be interested. We hope members of the campus community will take advantage of the opportunity to hear from Dr. Orr and participate in the conversation.
Ball State University Bracken Environmental Speaker
Post-Election Politics in a Hotter Time: Building “Democracy 4.0” and What It Could Mean for Your Life and Career
David W. Orr, Author and Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics Emeritus at Oberlin College
3 p.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Fine Arts Building, Recital Hall
Reception will immediately follow
About David W. Orr
David W. Orr is an author and the Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics emeritus at Oberlin College. His work explores the connections among sustainability, democracy, education, and design. His books include Earth in Mind, Down to the Wire, and Dangerous Years, and he co-edited Democracy in a Hotter Time. Beyond his writing, Orr has helped put sustainability into practice through innovative building projects and the Oberlin Project, a partnership between the college and community.
Sustainability: From Legacy to Leadership, a Bracken Environmental Speaker Series, connects Ball State University’s history of environmental leadership with practical approaches to building a more sustainable future. Co-hosted in 2026-27 by the Miller College of Business and the Council on the Environment, the series features David W. Orr and Tensie Whelan, bringing complementary perspectives on environmental education and sustainable business practices. Through public lectures and focused conversations, the series invites students, faculty, staff, and community partners to explore how sustainability can inform their careers, strengthen organizations, and shape decisions across campus and in their communities.