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An Inspirational Voice: Jane Goodall at BSS
One of the most inspiring ways we enrich student learning is by bringing remarkable guest speakers to campus: leaders, thinkers and changemakers who share their lived experiences and expertise.
Over the years, these visits have sparked curiosity, expanded worldviews and shown students what it looks like to make a difference. Among the many distinguished guests we’ve welcomed, primatologist and environmentalist Jane Goodall was one of the most notable.
Jane first visited in 2002, offering students and faculty the chance to hear directly from one of the world’s most influential scientists and conservationists. In 2009, Grade 6 students attended a Roots & Shoots conference organized by the Jane Goodall Institute, where she delivered a powerful keynote address that inspired them to take action on issues ranging from homelessness to environmental sustainability.
Her most recent visit in 2017 brought students from Grades 6 to 12 together for an unforgettable 90-minute talk. Jane shared stories from her groundbreaking research with chimpanzees and her tireless work as a global activist, connecting her experiences to the leadership qualities we nurture in our students. The visit ended with a moving video featuring Wounda, a chimpanzee whose story embodies hope and the power of compassion.
Encounters like these remind students that learning extends beyond textbooks. By engaging directly with extraordinary people like Jane Goodall, they see firsthand how a single voice can shape a better world.
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Jane first visited in 2002, offering students and faculty the chance to hear directly from one of the world’s most influential scientists and conservationists. In 2009, Grade 6 students attended a Roots & Shoots conference organized by the Jane Goodall Institute, where she delivered a powerful keynote address that inspired them to take action on issues ranging from homelessness to environmental sustainability.
Her most recent visit in 2017 brought students from Grades 6 to 12 together for an unforgettable 90-minute talk. Jane shared stories from her groundbreaking research with chimpanzees and her tireless work as a global activist, connecting her experiences to the leadership qualities we nurture in our students. The visit ended with a moving video featuring Wounda, a chimpanzee whose story embodies hope and the power of compassion.
Encounters like these remind students that learning extends beyond textbooks. By engaging directly with extraordinary people like Jane Goodall, they see firsthand how a single voice can shape a better world.
