U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, one of "Newsweek"'s "Most Important People in 2010, will speak at Union South Nov. 15.
Jackson will discuss challenges facing environmental laws as well as the EPA's efforts to respond to President Barack Obama's request that federal agencies work with American businesses to help create jobs.
Obama appointed Jackson EPA administrator in 2008. Since being appointed, Jackson was on "Time Magazine"'s 2010 and 2011 lists of "The 100 Most Influential People in the World," this in addition to her recognition in "Newsweek."
"Time" recognized her specifically for her efforts to protect the nation's water, air and land from pollution.
UW-Madison's Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, the Wisconsin Energy Institute and the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery will sponsor the event, which is free and open to the public.
