Friday, January 20: Environmental Studies/Political
Science Candidate Talks – Gwendolyn Arnold, 2pm, Swift 619
Candidates for the Assistant Professor position in Environmental Studies and
Political Science will be presenting their research to interested faculty,
staff and students. Gwendolyn Arnold will discuss “Policy Learning and
Innovation Implementation by Street-Level Wetland Bureaucrats.”
Monday, January 23: Student Sustainability Coalition,
6pm, Steger 6th Floor
The Student Sustainability Coalition meets every other Monday evening.
Meet other students who are interested in sustainability and find out how you
can get involved! This week’s meeting will feature a discussion about
opportunities to get involved in UC’s RecycleMania participation and updates
from student groups on their current projects.
Monday, January 23: Film Series – Arctic Tale, 7pm,
TUC MainStreet Cinema
Set in the vast snow kingdom at the top of the world, Arctic Tale is a
real-life adventure from the people who brought you March of the Penguins.
Join narrator Queen Latifah as she follows two very different Arctic creatures:
Nanu, a polar bear cub, and Seela, a walrus pup. Armed only with their
natural instincts and mothers’ guidance, these inspiring animals face countless
challenges in a beautiful icebound world that is rapidly melting beneath
them. More information here.
Tuesday, January 24: The Nature of Hope: Saving
Endangered Species in the 21st Century, 4pm, TUC Great Hall
The Fellows of the Graduate School, Dept. of Biology and Environmental Studies
Program are bringing Thane Maynard, Executive Director of the Cincinnati Zoo
& Botanical Gardens (the greenest zoo in America) to campus for this
exciting event. Maynard is among the most prominent zoo directors in the
country. His 90-Second Naturalist spots have been broadcast on
more than 100 National Public Radio stations for the last 25 years. He
has also appeared on national television programs such as the Today Show
and Good Morning America. He is also the author of thirteen books
on wildlife, included his latest, Hope for Animals & Their World,
co-authored with Jane Goodall. Don’t miss what promises to be a great
lecture and a great follow up to our presentation of Arctic Tale!
Wednesday, January 25: Phytoremediation Presentation,
4:30pm, Swift 720
The UC Garden Club will be hosting a presentation by Dr. Ishi Buffam of the
Departments of Biology and Geology. Dr. Buffam will be discussing
phytoremediation techniques including green roofs and rain gardens.
Thursday, January 26: Sustainability Potluck, 6pm,
Bike Kitchen
Join the Office of Sustainability staff and students for a fun winter
feast! Please bring a dish to share, and consider using fresh, local,
seasonal, organic, or whatever your vision of sustainable ingredients.
While we enjoy the food, we will discuss what it means to eat sustainably and
how to meet that challenge, especially during winter. RSVP to green@uc.edu is encouraged. Come on out
and share a meal and conversation with your fellow sustainability-minded UC
folks!
Wednesday, February 29: Lecture Series – Energy:
The Triple Bottom Line, 4pm, Zimmer 400
This panel discussion will be the first of three examining Energy, Power, and
Ohio. John Stowell, Vice President, Environmental Health & Safety
Policy, Duke Energy; Stephen Melink, Founder & President, Melink
Corporation; and Daniel Sawmiller, Senior Campaign Representative, Beyond
Coal, Sierra Club will be discussing energy use, power sources, and the future
of energy in Ohio. Time for questions from the audience will be provided.
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