| March 2009 |
| 11 |
Our Environmental Destiny
The speaker, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., environmentalist and activist, was named one of Time magazine's "Heroes for the Planet" for his success in helping to restore the polluted Hudson River in 1984. Kennedy serves as a senior attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council, chief prosecuting attorney for the Hudson Riverkeeper and president of Waterkeeper Alliance.
UMKC-Royal Hall,
Room 111
Stack Auditorium
|
7 p.m. |
800 E.
52nd St.
Kansas City, Mo.
|
| 31 |
Trashed
The Cause and Effect of Taking Out the Garbage
Join the Interior Design Student Association as they show this movie twice on campus.
There is no charge for the movie and the popcorn, but a $3 donation is requested to help fund future sustainability events.
|
11 a.m.
and
5 p.m.
|
Craig Auditorium
(GEB 233)
|
| February 2009 |
| 12 |
Lincoln and the Homestead Act: An attempt at Democracy or Manifest Destiny?
Wes Jackson, President, Land Institute, Salina
Reception precedes the talk - 6-6:30 p.m.
KC Public Library, 5th floor, Helzberg Auditorium
|
6 p.m. |
14 W. 10th St., Kansas City, Mo.
More info:
816-701-3514
|
| January 2009 |
| 15 |
Making the Promise of Democracy a Reality
David Cobb, American activist and 2004 Green Party U.S. presidential candidate
Reception precedes the talk - 6-7 p.m. in the Atrium.
|
7-9 p.m. |
M.R. and Evelyn Hudson Auditorium, NMOCA |
| 16 |
Navigating the Great Turning
David Korten, author and a leading critic of corporate globalization |
11 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Hudson Auditorium |
| 23 |
Book Discussion: Great Turning: From Empire to Earth Community, by David Korten |
2-4 p.m. |
In-Focus Dining Room,
COM |
| 28 |
Sustainability at JCCC Lecture
Jay Antle will be presenting a lecture on the topic of "Sustainability at JCCC: A New Role for a 21st Century Community College." Please join us for this exciting event. on Wednesday, January 28th from noon to 1 P.M. in GEB 233 (Craig Community Auditorium Theatre). Sponsored by Campus Activities Board. |
noon-1 p.m. |
GEB 233
(Craig Community Auditorium Theatre) |
| 30 |
Art and the Environment Lecture/Film
Please join Dr. Allison Smith, assistant professor, art history, for a discussion of contemporary artists and their interaction with the environment. Immediately following, the award-winning film Rivers and Tides featuring artist Andy Goldsworthy will be shown. |
1-3 p.m. |
Hudson Auditorium |
| November 2008 |
| 13 |
Sustainability Lecture Series
Dr. William Tuttle, author of The World Peace Diet
Please register using CRN 30337 |
4:15 p.m. |
155 RC |
| 19 |
Green Discussion Group
Discussion of Barbara Kingsolver's book, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle
There will be a CRN number to register for this lecture. |
4:30-6:30 p.m. |
316 CLB |
| OCTOBER 2008 |
DATE |
TIME |
|
1
|
Green Discussion Group
Special Guest: Don Lowenstein of D and R Farms
Topic: Michael Pollan's article, "Power Steer" and grass fed beef |
4:30-6 p.m. |
316 CLB |
| 8 |
Sustainability Workshop
"Teaching Sustainability Across the Curriculum"
Presenters: Diane Ingham, Jo Randolph, Darla Green; Kristeen Armstrong-Scott |
4:30-5:30 p.m. |
316 CLB |
| 13 |
Sustainability Lecture Series
Kristen Riott from "Bridging the Gap" |
9 a.m. |
234 CC |
| 21 |
Sustainability Lecture Series
Robert de Vrind, Koning William I College, Netherlands
"Sustainability and Environmental Education in the Netherlands"
Please register using CRN 30327 |
9-11 a.m. |
211 CC |
| 22 |
Sustainability Webinar
Climate Realities, Challenges and Progress in Higher Education
Climate and higher education experts review the latest climate information and the synergy of campus action taken by professional staff, faculty, students and senior leadership |
1-2:30 p.m. |
234 CC |
| 23 |
Sustainability Tour
LEED Certified Olathe Sunset Building |
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
119th and Ridgeview |
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