Elon Center for the Development of Interspecies Relationships

   The  goal    

CDIR’s  goal  is  to  help  Elon  students  expand  their  

definition  of  what  it  means  to  be  a  global  citizen  by  

creating  a  vision  of  life  that  takes  non-­‐humans  into  

account.  CDIR  will  create  a  welcoming  and  hospitable  demeanor  in  students,  

faculty  and  staff  as  well  as  teach  them  how  to  be  

attuned  to  their  environment  and  surroundings.  

Interested?  Many  schools  such  as  Eckerd,  Stephens,  and  Washington  &  

Jefferson  are  allowing  students  to  bring  their  pets  to  school.  Why  not  take  it  a  step  further  with  CDIR?  If  

you’d  like  to  be  a  part  of  this  new  project,  contact  Thomas  Berry  at  tberry2@elon.edu.  Thanks  for  your  support!  

 Animals  in  Captivity  Philosophy  Class    

Elon  University  Elon,  Nc  27244  

Center  for  the  Development  of  Interspecies  Relationships  

Animals  in  Captivity  Philosophy  Class    

Elon  University  Elon,  Nc  27244  

Research.  Rescue.  Relationships.  

    What  is  CDIR?  

CDIR  is  a  center  designed  for  pursuing  research  and  furthering  thought  and  conversation  related  to  the  relations  between  humans  and  nonhumans.  It  will  take  the  form  of  an  outdoor  courtyard,  where  students,  faculty  and  staff  will  be  able  to  interact  in  an  environment  that  welcomes  humans,  plants  and  animals.    

Key  components  of  the  center:    -­‐Community  Garden  -­‐Outdoor  Courtyard  -­‐Bee  Boxes  -­‐Bird  Roost  -­‐Dog  Park  -­‐Office  Space  -­‐Conference  Room