Published Date:February 2, 2012
Benson, a professor at the University of Illinois School of Art and Design, teaches sustainability and graphic design. On campus, Benson has been working towards creating a greener environment through teaching his classes. Recently, he had a class examine a green product they owned and examine it to see how they could improve it. They visually mapped out the entire system of how it was manufactured, sold and transported, and determined where it could be enhanced to truly make it a sustainable product. Read more at www.readbuzz.com.
Published Date: February 2, 2012
Published Date:January 10, 2012
This important series of 10 sessions will explore the big-picture issues of humans and nature, the foundational issues that frame our environmental plight, morally and intellectually. It will look critically at sustainability as a goal (and compare more ecologically grounded alternatives); consider the moral status of nonhuman life and environmental justice; and probe the root causes of our misuses of nature and the environmental backlash. Late sessions will assess competing mechanisms for remedying our ills based on both individual and collective action and including possible reforms of capitalism.
Sessions will take place on Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m., beginning February 2 and continuing through April 12, in 103 Mumford Hall on the main UI quad and will involve participation by faculty members across the campus. It is also open to the general public. The ten sessions form an integrated series but can also stand alone. The Series is being sponsored by the Office of Sustainability with co-sponsorship from the School of Earth, Society, and the Environment; the College of Law; and the Student Sustainability Committee.
More information about the series is at www.sustainability.illinois.edu/Scholarship1.html
Published Date: January 10, 2012
Published Date:January 10, 2012
A one-day spring retreat for faculty and instructors to develop practical knowledge and skills for teaching sustainability in the classrooms.
On April 14, 2012, at Japan House, the Office of Sustainability will host its third annual retreat for teaching sustainability. Faculty and instructors from all disciplines across campus are encouraged to attend our hands-on brainstorming session devoted to bringing sustainability into the classroom in effective and innovative ways.
Sustainability experts from a variety of fields at the University will serve as consultants to the workshop, offering classroom models and curricular content ideas for the teaching of sustainability. During the day, workshop participants will actively work on developing a syllabus in their field.
No experience in teaching sustainability is necessary. Indeed, we particularly welcome those faculty and instructors who are developing or contemplating sustainability-themed syllabi for the first time. Graduate students involved in developing or teaching sustainability courses are also welcome to apply.
Participants will receive a stipend for attending the workshop and completing the course development tasks. Applications will be due March 9th.
Prof. Gillen Wood
Published Date: January 10, 2012
Published Date:January 10, 2012
With the new year will come changes to CCNet - We're going to meet monthly at the same time and place and at each meeting we will learn about a specific topic, with time for discussion. Over time, we'll cover the range of sustainability topics. We'll host special events, as needed, on topics or at locations of interest to the group and community. Come learn more about us and about sustainability in our community.
Location and Time - Regular meetings will be at noon on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Natural Resources Building (615 E. Peabody, Champaign, IL 61820) on the U of I campus. Convenient metered parking is available!
Audience - Our goal is to include both the campus community, the business community and government representatives (e.g. city and county officials).
Our next meeting is set for Thursday, February 16th. Marya Ryan will speak about Urbana's, Sustainability Advisory Commission. Mike Monson, Urbana Chief of Staff, on the upcoming Electric Bill Aggregation referendum. Angela Adams will speak briefly about a proposed Champaign bag fee. Pattsi Petrie asked to speak briefly about a local food council. Come learn more about us and about sustainability in our community.
www.champaigncountynet.org
Published Date: January 10, 2012
Published Date:January 9, 2012
Published Date: January 9, 2012