Sheppe, Walter A. Lectureship in Environmental Biology
The Walter A. Sheppe Lectureship in Environmental Biology was established in 1996 by Dr. Walter A. Sheppe, emeritus professor of biology, to introduce and advance ecological endeavors through visiting scholars in the field of environmental biology. Lecturers will share and discuss ecological projects and research, promoting new knowledge and advancing vocational and research endeavors of students and faculty of The University of Akron. Lecturers and lecture format, coordinated by the Department of Biology, will allow students and faculty to interact with the visiting scholar on an informal basis.
During his 20-year tenure at The University of Akron, Dr. Sheppe showed great concern for conservation and ecology efforts. A vertebrate ecologist, Dr. Sheppe conducted research on mammal populations in Canada and southern Africa. He founded the Akron-area Sierra Club, a leading organization that helped secure congressional approval of the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, and remains active in promoting ecological activities, including urban ecology and the preservation of historical industrial buildings.