FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 27, 2006
Media Contact: Michael Corby
904.632.3310

Remembering Katrina: A Look at Our National Catastrophe One Year Later
A free presentation offered by Florida Community College North Campus

What:	“Remembering Katrina: A Look at Our National Catastrophe One Year Later,” a presentation by Gail Gibson, Ph.D.
When:	August 29, 11 a.m.–noon
Where:	Florida Community College at Jacksonville North Campus Auditorium – Bldg. C 4501 Capper Road, Jacksonville
Cost:	Free and open to the public

Details: Geologist Gail Gibson, whose interest in environmental science encompasses over 30 years of examining hurricanes, will discuss why Hurricane Katrina happened, how much damage in human life and property resulted, what is or should be taking place now to rebuild the Gulf Coast, and the dangers Florida faces.

Gibson holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology from Ohio University, a Masters Degree in Geology from Ohio State University and a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of New Mexico. He is a Licensed Professional Geologist in the State of Florida, a Certified Professional Geologist through the American Institute of Professional Geologists, and a Registered Environmental Professional through the National Registry of Environmental Professionals and International Society of Technical and Environmental Professionals.

Gibson is presently a professor and administrator at Florida Community College.

This presentation is free and open to the public. For more information on the presentation, call 904.766.6530 or e-mail pthompso@fccj.edu. Those personally affected by Hurricane Katrina who would like to be recognized at the presentation, please call FCCJ North Student Engagement Coordinator Kerry Roth at 904.766.6785 or e-mail droth@fccj.edu.