Guests represented all facets of the LCRS life and included faculty from all colleges, fellows, donors, graduates of the program, as well as current students and their parents. Students gave guided tours of the current research activities and latest demonstration installments on site. Jazz musicians played throughout the evening.
Guest speakers began taking the stage a bit after 7pm. Interim dean and director of the John T. Lyle Center, Dr. Kyle Brown graciously thanked guests and VIP’s for attending the evening’s celebration noted our historical progress over the last 15 years. The first speaker was Provost Marten den Boer praising the work done at the center. Next to take the stage was Harriett Lyle who gave a moving speech about the continuation of her husband’s work. She emphasized our need to remember the beauty and art all around us. After Kyle Brown spoke about our achievements, Denise Lawrence, who is recognized as one of the first members of the Regenerative Center Faculty, finished the evening’s speeches recognizing the diversity and successes of graduates and the work of current students.
As the evening came to a close, we were reminded of the progress made and where the vision of the Center’s faculty, students, and staff may take us. Thanks to the support of many over these last 15 years, the event was a success and we hope to have more people and projects to highlight as the Center continues its mission advancing the prinicples of sustainable living.
