WHO: Bruce Mau
WHAT: lecture
WHEN: 7:00 pm - Wednesday, November the 6th
WHERE: the Wexner Center's Mershon Auditorium

I had the opportunity to attend a free lecture with graphic designer and sustainable-life visionary Bruce Mau, this week.

Before the lecture, I knew only that he was a graphic designer and one of many big names working in the name of environmental and sustainable-living causes. After hearing him speak, I learned of his efforts within the country of Guatemala to esssentially rebuild it from the ground up, more in terms of their way of life. He's working closely with Guatemala's Minister of Education to improve the quality of life in the country - education, environment, culture, politics, future - all facets of the society.

He's spearheading this initiative called Massive Change whose slogan is "It's not about the world of design, it's about the design of the world."

Because I'm becoming increasingly interested in the issues of the environment and try to participate in all acts possible to reduce emissions and harmful pollutants to the Earth, try to do good each day, and associate myself with causes that are positively effective, I was inspired by Bruce Mau's wonderous imagination. To suggest that an entire country can be re-shaped, and propose that our world can effectively sustain the accomodations necessary to usher in the expected 9.1 billion humans in the year 2050 by us - you, me, Bruce Mau - acting now is quite a powerful plan!

The thought that has lingered since I left the lecture that night is, What can I do? I'm not Bruce Mau. I don't have connections worldwide and am not the head of an organization with capabilties of initiating huge, world-wide projects. On a small scale, what can we - you and I - do to help sustain the quality of human life and our Earth that will have long-lasting results?

This is my new personal research project, so, thanks Bruce Mau! I'm really glad that Ohio State and the Wexner Center have the ability to invite and host influential persons such as Mr. Mau in our education community.