Event Calendar
See also Volunteer page for upcoming events
| UCSC Searchable Calender | |
| ongoing | Various kinds of activities |
| EcoCruz searchable calendar | |
| ongoing | Various kinds of activities with local green organizations. Ecocruz.org |
Selected On-Going Events
Complete List (see below for one time date specific events)
| Commonwealth Club | |
| On-going | Various Bay Area Locations
The Commonwealth Club routinely brings some of the smartest people anywhere to speak, often on green topics. Many of these talks are broadcast on NPR and podcast. See also Climate One series of talks. video highlights 01/19/11 Sacrifice Zones and Environmental Justice Steve Lerner, Author, Sacrifice Zones Bradley Angel, Executive Director, Greenaction for Health and Environmental Justice Gail Smith, Environmental Activist, Daly City, Midway Village Across the United States, thousands of people, most of them in low-income or minority communities, live next to heavily polluting industrial sites. Many of them reach the point where they say that enough is enough. Lerner tells the stories of 12 communities that rose to fight and had some success in reducing the pollution. He will be joined by Angel, who has worked with impacted communities throughout the United States for the past 24 years. Smith, a resident of an impacted community, will provide her perspective. Other January talks are on entreprenureship and games with social conscience. Past talks: (some online) Carbon - Cap and Charade? Would capping and trading carbon pollution create a prosperous clean energy economy? Or would it be a boondoggle for Wall Street and scammers in developing countries? While touted as a market-based way to put a price on carbon, cap and trade is increasingly questioned by environmentalists and regulators. Yet the state of California and many companies have a lot invested in a cap and trade system. Will it die a slow death? Should it? Panelists weighing in on these issues include Michael Shellenberger of The Breakthrough Institute; Kristin Eberhard, legal director for Western Energy and Climate, NRDC; and Larry Goulder, chair of the Department of Economics at Stanford University. KQED Public Radio -- Thu, Apr 29, 2010 watch online With climate change, misuse and pollution already threatening the water supply, California is additionally facing a water shortage this season. Join experts and insiders in discussion of rationing, privatization and how to protect our state's most precious resource. UCSC student Givens 5/4. 6/24. Hot, Wet, and Uncertain 07/09/10 |
| Agroecology Events at The Farm | |
| on-going | The Farm sponsors lots of activities, including how to make your own holiday gifts and how to grow your own fruits and vegetables. See their calendar |
| OPERS Recreation | |
| ongoing | Outdoor activities, such as hiking, kayaking, rock climbing etc, some related to nature at OPERS.
Samples of upcoming: Vegan cooking Herb Walk Kayak Elkhorn Slough and Ocean, Kayak Whale Watching, Animal Tracking , and Food Systems |
| Save Our Shores | |
| ongoing | Dockwalker Santa Cruz Program.
Come join Save Our Shores and help get the the word out about oil spill prevention, recycling used oil and clean and green boating. After a brief training session, volunteers will tour the harbor with SOS representatives speaking to boaters and distributing free supplies for oil spill prevention. Together we can help keep our harbors clean. Contact Lauren at Save Our Shores for more information: lauren@saveourshores.org River cleanups also. Phone: 462-5660 ext.6# Email: lauren@saveourshores.org Link to register |
| Save the Bay (South Bay Events) | |
| on-going | Example: Winter Planting Project along San Francisquito Creek (Palo Alto)
Saturday, January 10 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Free In partnership with City of Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve Let's take advantage of the winter rains and restore wetlands at the Palo Alto Baylands. This unique wetland habitat that was saved from development in the 1950s by concerned citizens and is now home to many native species, including shorebirds and fish such as steelhead trout. Planting native seedlings like alkali heath and sea lavender will make way for a healthy Bay. Help us celebrate World Wetlands Day and we'll celebrate you! Plant native species like California poppy and bee plant to restore this critical wetland habitat and we'll reward you with food, refreshments, and giveaways immediately following the project. Volunteer support is critical in reaching our restoration goals and we want you to know we appreciate your hard work! |
| Seymour Center at Long Marine Lab | |
| ongoing |
Seymour Center at Long Marine Lab Event Calendar First Tuesdays Free See also Docent Training Begins School guides: September 24 (9 AM-12:30 PM), September 29(6-9 PM), October 1 (9 AM-12:30 PM), October 6 (6-9 PM), and October 8 (9 AM-12:30 PM). Marine mammal Research tours Raptor Observation Student Internships Contact information for this listing: Seymour Center Link |
| ARBORETUM Events | |
| monthly | Tours and Training Classes for Arboretum Volunteers link |
More On-going Events
Date Specific
| Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival | |
| 1/23 |
01/23/2011 Sunday 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM The UCSC Women's Club presents the 4th Annual Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival. This is a benefit for student scholarships at UCSC. Enjoy chocolate tastings from 30 area vendors; ongoing demo by Cabrillo College Culinary Arts of turning cacao beans into chocolate; live jazz by Hold Tight band; gift items for sale; and great door prizes! Fun for the entire family! Enjoy chocolate without the guilt - it's for a good cause! Location: Off Campus Cocoanut Grove, 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz CA 95060 Open to Public Admission: Price: $5 for 3 tastings, $10 for 8 tastings, $20 for 20 tastings Sponsored by: UCSC Women's Club Contact information for this event: Name: Stephanie Nielsen Phone: 459-1907 Email: smniel AT ucsc.edu Link |
| Internship and Summer Job Fair | |
| 1/25 |
01/25/2011 Tuesday 11:00 AM to 2:45 PM Looking for an internship or summer job? This fair is a great opportunity for you to "get your foot in the door" with employers who are interested in recruiting college students. As with any job fair, dress to impress and bring multiple copies of your resume. To see a list of companies recruiting at this event, please visit: http://careers.ucsc.edu/events/intern.html Location: Stevenson College - East part of campus Room: Stevenson Event Center Invited Audience: Open to UCSC Students only. Admission: Free Sponsored by: UCSC Career Center Contact information for this event: Name: Jan Carmichael Phone: 459-2185 Email: jmcarmic AT ucsc.edu Link |
| Vegan Cooking | |
| 1/27 |
01/27/2011 Thursday 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Have you ever been curious about veganism? Wondering about the benefits and drawbacks of a vegan diet? Vegans, vegetarians, and full-out carnivores are invited to this exciting new workshop to explore the details of the vegan lifestyle. In addition to covering some of the basic arguments for and against veganism, we will be preparing an all vegan meal at the communal kitchen in the village (and handing out more recipes to try at home!). Come with questions, comments, and an open mind! Participants will be expected to help with clean up. Location: Campuswide Room: Village Communal Kitchen Category: Announcement - Class/Workshop - Recreation/Health/Fitness Invited Audience: Open to UCSC Staff, Students, and Faculty only Admission: $20 Sponsored by: OPERS/Recreation Contact information for this event: Name: Kathy O'Hara Ferraro Phone: 459-1693 Email: kferraro AT ucsc.edu Link |
| John Robbins: The Food Revolution] | |
| 2/2 |
Author, The Food Revolution: How Your Diet Can Help Save Your Life and Our World Meet the man who said “no” to ice cream. Heir to the Baskin-Robbins empire, Robbins choose to walk away from the multi-million dollar ice cream business to pursue a healthier and ecologically balanced lifestyle. He outlines why eating is not just a culinary act, but one with profound political, economic and environmental consequences. He offers mind-boggling information on factory farming, genetically modified foods and the economics of food production. (For example, did you know that it takes over 5,000 gallons of water to produce 1 lb. of beef?) Join him for his views on why we need to re-evaluate our food choices and how becoming a food activist is essential to living longer and saving our planet. Location: Sobrato Center for Nonprofits, 1400 Parkmoor Ave., San Jose Time: 6:30 p.m. check-in, 7 p.m. program, 8 p.m. book signing Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members |
| Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour] | |
| 2/25-6 |
This year's tour features a collection of the most inspiring and thought-provoking action, environmental, and adventure mountain films. Traveling from remote landscapes and cultures to up close and personal with adrenaline-packed action sports, the 2010/2011 World Tour is an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world.
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PAST EVENTS
| What’s Next Lecture Series: The Future of Gaming and Social Media | |
| 12/2 |
What's Next Lecture Series: Choose Your Own Adventure: The Future of Gaming and Social Media Two pillars of the digital economy are colliding: Gaming and Social Media. As developers layer more and more of the social graph on the games that we play, the lines between these industry verticals are getting more and more pixilated. Our panel will take a provocative look at this new phenomenon and ask the hard questions, such as: "Is social gaming really social?" and "How can innovation in game play and game design impact the social graph?" With CBS Interactive's Simon Whitcombe, Sol Lipman of AOL / Rally Up and Michael Matteas of the Expressive Intelligence Studio at UC Santa Cruz, this evening promises to be innovative, iconoclastic and inventive. Join moderator Sandy Skees Dec 2, for the final installment of the 2010 What's Next Lecture Series.
The series is a collaboration between UC Santa Cruz, NextSpace Coworking + Innovation, and the City of Santa Cruz. The final topic in this year-long series will be Gaming & Social Media. Previous What’s Next Lectures have sold out early, so buy your ticket today.Link. Previous events can be heard |
| Organic Produce and Flowers for Sale | |
| Tues and Fri | Campus produce noon to six p.m. corner of Bay and High Street. June 8 to Oct. 29th. Proceeds support apprenticeships at The Farm |
| Meal Plan and Flexi Dollar Drive | |
| 11/22 |
11/22/2010 Monday 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Help those in need this holiday season by donating your unwanted meals and flexi dollars to Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County. The Student Volunteer Center in coordination with Dining Services encourages UCSC students to donate any meals and/or flexis they can on SVC's website or in the dining halls. Students can also donate nonperishable food to any of the Second Harvest Food Bank bins around campus, or make a money donation (please make checks payable to the Second Harvest Food Bank). Location: Other Campus Location The event will be held from November 22nd through December 9th. Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: Free Sponsored by: Student Volunteer Center Estimated Attendance: 300 Contact information for this event: Name: Erin Flannery Phone: 459-3363 Email: volunteer@ucsc.edu link |
| What’s Next Lecture Series: The Future of Gaming and Social Media | |
| 12/2 |
What's Next Lecture Series: Choose Your Own Adventure: The Future of Gaming and Social Media Two pillars of the digital economy are colliding: Gaming and Social Media. As developers layer more and more of the social graph on the games that we play, the lines between these industry verticals are getting more and more pixilated. Our panel will take a provocative look at this new phenomenon and ask the hard questions, such as: "Is social gaming really social?" and "How can innovation in game play and game design impact the social graph?" With CBS Interactive's Simon Whitcombe, Sol Lipman of AOL / Rally Up and Michael Matteas of the Expressive Intelligence Studio at UC Santa Cruz, this evening promises to be innovative, iconoclastic and inventive. Join moderator Sandy Skees Dec 2, for the final installment of the 2010 What's Next Lecture Series.
The series is a collaboration between UC Santa Cruz, NextSpace Coworking + Innovation, and the City of Santa Cruz. The final topic in this year-long series will be Gaming & Social Media. Previous What’s Next Lectures have sold out early, so buy your ticket today.Link. Previous events can be heard |
| Uprisings for the Earth: Reconnecting Culture with Nature | |
| 12/04 |
Join Us For A Special Evening With Osprey Orielle Lake, Author, Artist, Activist In Conversation and reading from her new book, Uprisings for the Earth: Reconnecting Culture with Nature December 1, 2010 7:30 PM Capitola Book Café 1475 41st Avenue Capitola, CA 95010 462-4415 |
| Underwater Robotics Workshop | |
| 12/04 |
Seymour Center at Long Marine Lab, UCSC Each year the Seymour Center holds a series of workshops in which teachers and students learn about marine science and technology by building underwater robots (ROVs) out of inexpensive materials like PVC pipe and pre-fabricated, battery operated motors (marine grade). Once the participants have built their robot, they test it out in the pool. Dates: 12/04/2010 Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Location: East Field Center - East part of campus 50 Meter Pool, located at the Office of Physical Education, Recreation and Sports at the East Field House Complex Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: Free Sponsored by: Seymour Center at Long Marine Labs Contact information for this event: Name: Rachel Neuman Phone:459-4370 Email: rneuman@ucsc.edu |
| "A Grassroots Account of Human Rights Promotion in Sudan" | |
| 12/6 |
December 6, 2010, 3:30pm in Soci. Sci. 1, room 261 CGIRS/College Nine Spring Faculty Research Seminar Series Mark Massoud with Commentary by Don Brenneis "A Grassroots Account of Human Rights Promotion in Sudan" Paper available at: Link Sponsored by CGIRS |
| Agricultural Justice Project | |
| 12/6 |
Agricultural History Project, Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Description: This meeting with the Agricultural Justice Project and regional agriculture and food partners will explore how certification of “fair” food is being piloted across the country, how supply chains are sourcing and marketing grower’s product, and how you can be involved in a Central Coast pilot project to begin to establish a fair food supply chain in our region! If you are a regional organic farmer, wholesale and food distributor, institutional food provider, retailer, restaurant, or agrifood organization looking to support fair agricultural developments in our region we invite you to the table. This event will include a local luncheon, presentation on the Agricultural Justice Project, and a discussion to explore the issues, opportunities, and challenges of moving a pilot process forward in the Central Coast. This event is FREE and will take place at the Agricultural History Project at the Santa Cruz County “Fair” Grounds. Date & Time: Monday, December 6, 12 pm – 2:30 pm link |
| Winona LaDuke speaks on food justice and sovereignty | |
| 12/7 |
Award-winning Native American activist Winona LaDuke, co-chair of the Indigenous Women’s Network, will speak about indigenous perspectives on food, fair trade, and the struggle to maintain land-based livelihoods at this free brown bag lunch. Date & Time: Tuesday, December 7, 12-1:30 pm Location: Bay Tree Cervantes and Velasquez Conference Room Cosponsored by the Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems, UCSC Food Systems Working Group, Student Environmental Center, UCSC Measure 43, American Indian Resource Council, & the Domestic Fair Trade Association. |
| Save Our Shores presents: Bag It | |
| 11/18 Th |
Ecology Action and Save Our Shores are excited to bring the hilarious, award-winning film Bag It to Santa Cruz, where we'll offer you ways to Take Action to ban single-use plastic bags throughout Santa Cruz County. You'll also have a chance to meet Jeb Berrier, the film's star, who will share his experiences filming Bag It. Bag It follows Jeb as he navigates our plastic world and takes a closer look at our cultural love affair with plastics. Jeb's journey starts with simple questions and what he learns quickly grows far beyond plastic bags. Bag It just won 'Best of Festival' at the BLUE Ocean Film Festival in Monterey as well as numerous other awards at the Mountain, Ashland, and Wild & Scenic Film Festivals. Location : Physical Science Annex Room 114 4-6 pm. Free |
| Science & Justice Working Group: Thinking through the technical fix | |
| 11/10 |
Speaker: Climate Cluster research group, Science & Justice Training Program Date: Wednesday November 10, 2010 from 4:15 PM to 6:15 PM Location: 599 Engineering 2 The scope of climate change science has expanded from projections of long-term weather trends to include proposals to technically fix the climate, such as geoengineering and carbon mitigation strategies. Like climate modeling, proposals for technical remediation contain scientific uncertainties that translate awkwardly in the political sphere. This situation compounds the difficulties in planning for future climate conditions. The Climate Cluster’s fall panel discussion will explore several interrelated themes that arise in discussions of technical approaches to climate change, including consensus, uncertainty, indeterminacy and model downscaling. It will also focus on the possibilities of creating, integrating, and communicating climate change research through mechanisms such as climate modeling and geographical information systems (GIS). Panelists:
The Climate Cluster is a research group sponsored by the Science & Justice Training Program. |
| Edibles and Medicinals | |
| 11/13 |
11/13/2010 Saturday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Explore campus through the eyes of an herbalist. This mind opening class explores the abundance of medicinal and edible plants growing all around you. We will be tasting, touching, smelling the plants while learning practical ways to incorporate medicinal plants into our lives. We will also be learning how to recognize many of the most common plants on campus. Bring your curiosity along with a thermos of hot water (if you have one), water, snack, hat, and note book for this fun and dynamic class. Location: Merrill College - East part of campus Baobab Lounge in Merrill College Invited Audience: Open to UCSC Staff, Students, and Faculty only Admission: $20.00 Estimated Attendance: 20 Contact information for this event: Name: Skye Leone Phone: 459-2800 Email: sleone@ucsc.edu Link |
| Speaking of Food Forum: Localism | |
| 11/16 |
Speaking of Food Forum: Scholarly discussion of localism in current food movements Location: College 8, Room 301, UC Santa Cruz Date & Time: Tuesday, November 16, 2:30 pm – 4 pm Description: Michelle Glowa, a PhD student in Environmental Studies, will facilitate a discussion on the paper “Realizing justice in local food systems,” by CASFS director Patricia Allen. For alternative agrifood social movements, food-system localization is both an ideal and a pathway to resolve environmental, social and economic issues in the food system. This article addresses the potential for equity within food-system localization in practical and conceptual terms. Historical processes have shaped regions and social relations with vast differences in wealth, power and privilege and this has implications for thinking about and enacting equity through food-system localization. If food-system localization efforts are to work toward equity, they must consider inherited material and discursive asymmetries within frameworks of economy, demography, geography and democracy. Access a free pdf of this article. For more information on the “Speaking of Food” forum, contact Gwendolyn Keith, gtkeith@ucsc.edu. Start Time: 14:30 Date: 2010-11-16 End Time: 16:00 |
| Business, Engineering, Science & Technology Career Fair | |
| 11/16 |
11/16/2010 Tuesday 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Meet representatives from Business, Engineering, Science & Technology companies face-to-face. This fair is a great opportunity for you to "get your foot in the door" with employers who are interested in recruiting college students. As with any job fair, dress to impress and bring multiple copies of your resume. Location: Stevenson College - East part of campus Room: Stevenson Event Center Invited Audience: Open to UCSC Students only. Admission: Free Sponsored by: UCSC Career Center Estimated Attendance: 300 Contact information for this event: Name: Jan Carmichael Phone: 459-2185 Email: jmcarmic@ucsc.edu Link |
| Film Screening: Invisible Children
Discover the Unseen | |
| 11/16? |
Motivated by the unseen war in Northern Uganda, Invisible Children was created by three young filmmakers with a singular mission: To use the power of stories to change lives around the world.Come check out this enlightening documentary and meet an organization at UCSC that can help you get involved and make a difference. Location:? Contact information for this event: Name: Roopa Krishna Phone: (925) 858-4775 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (925) 858-4775 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (925) 858-4775 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (925) 858-4775 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (925) 858-4775 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (925) 858-4775 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (925) 858-4775 end_of_the_skype_highlighting Email: rkrishna@ucsc.edu |
| The Three Poisons: Oil, Coal, and Nuclear Power
And The Renewable Energy Alternative | |
| 11/17 |
Join us to discuss nuclear policy with S. David Freeman: former California "State Energy Czar"; Former Chair of the Tennessee Valley Authority, where he shut down eight nuclear plants; former General Manager of the Sacramento Municipal Utility District, where he presided over the decommissioning of the Rancho Seco Nuclear Power Plant and its replacement by renewables; former head of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and the New York Power Authority. Location: Social Sciences II - North part of campus Room: 179 Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: Free Sponsored by: College Ten 11/17/2010 Wednesday 5:00 PM to 6:45 PM Contact information for this event: Name: Jessica Lawrence Phone: 459-5852 Email: jlawren2@ucsc.edu |
| Fall Harvest Festival | |
| 11/17 |
11/17/2010 Wednesday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Join us at the Bay Tree Bookstore on Thursday, November 17 from 10am to 2pm for good music, good food, and fun! UCSC Farm and Garden will offer select fall produce and a cooking demonstration from their cookbook, Fresh from the Farm and Garden. Local farms, bakeries, and grocers will provide seasonal samples of pies, jams and baked goods. Taste their wares while you listen to acoustical music played throughout the day by UCSC students, staff and faculty. And don't miss our special selection of holiday gifts to help you usher in the season. Location: Bay Tree Bookstore - East part of campus Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: Free Estimated Attendance: 25 Contact information for this event: Name: Amy Purcell Phone: 459-4824 Email: amyp@ucsc.edu Link |
| Jean-Michel Cousteau | |
| 10/22 |
UCSC Foundation Forum Speaker Jean-Michel Cousteau, UC Santa Cruz Foundation Medal honoree. Friday, October 22. Press coverage |
| How We Do It: The UC Davis Energy Efficiency Center's Model for Making a Difference | |
| 10/22 |
Nicole Biggart Friday, October 22, 2010, 12:00 pm, Engineering 2, Room 506 Hosted by UCSC CITRIS As always, these talks are free, open to the public and broadcast live online at mms://media.citris.berkeley.edu/webcast, and questions can be sent via Yahoo IM to username: citrisevents.] |
| The Food Revolution | |
| 10/26 |
Meet the man who said “no” to ice cream. Author, The Food Revolution: How Your Diet Can Help Save Your Life and Our WorldHeir to the Baskin-Robbins empire, Robbins choose to walk away from the multi-million dollar ice cream business to pursue a healthier and ecologically balanced lifestyle. He outlines why eating is not just a culinary act, but one with profound political, economic and environmental consequences. He offers mind-boggling information on factory farming, genetically modified foods and the economics of food production. (For example, did you know that it takes over 5,000 gallons of water to produce 1 lb. of beef?) Join him for his views on why we need to re-evaluate our food choices and how becoming a food activist is essential to living longer and saving our planet. Location: Sobrato Center for Nonprofits, 1400 Parkmoor Ave., San Jose Time: 6:30 p.m. check-in, 7 p.m. program, 8 p.m. book signing Cost: $5 students, $10 members, $15 non-members |
| Sustainable Action Research Team | |
| 10/26 |
Get involved with Education for Sustainable Living Program by facilitating an Action Research Team (ART) for College Eight Course 161. Choose a sustainability topic of your choice! Topics in the past include grassroots activism, green building, minimizing impact, greening the campus, and nature writing. Applications will be available soon! Find out more information by attending one of our meetings! - Tuesday October 26th 4:30-5:30pm (location TBD) - Wednesday October 27th 6:30-8:30 at General Gathering at College 8 Red Room - Tuesday November 5:00-6:00 (location TBD) Any more questions? Contact Annie Aguiniga at annie.aguiniga@gmail.com Deadline: November 8th, 2010 Link |
| Student Garden Revolution, | |
| 10/31 |
Title: Student Garden Revolution, part of the Food Systems Learning Journeys Location: Depart from East Field House, Recreation Office Porch, UCSC Date & Time: Sunday, October 31, 10 am – 4 pm For registration information: Click here Description: The student movement for farms and gardens has a rich history and fruitful future! Come explore the history, present, and future of student initiated and facilitated garden spaces at UCSC. Come prepared to get dirty in organic soil, learn new techniques, and explore several different garden models at UCSC! Please bring your own lunch. Sign up through OPERS at UCSC, link. Start Time: 10:00 Date: 2010-10-31 End Time: 16:00 |
| Sustainability Internship & Resource Fair | |
| 11/1 |
Sustainability Internship & Resource Fair Location: Cowell Courtyard, UCSC (rainout location: Stevenson Event Center) Date & Time: Monday, November 1, 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Description: The UCSC Campus Sustainability Office will be holding a Sustainability Internship and Resource Fair on Monday, November 1st. This is a great opportunity to meet on-campus and off-campus organizations and learn about a variety of interesting jobs and internships for the upcoming quarter. Tasty, organic snacks will be provided! In addition to the Fair, there will be a celebration for the recent LEED Green Building Certification of the Cowell/Stevenson Dining Commons at 3:30 PM. After hearing from the individuals that made it happen, you may take a short tour of the facility and learn what it took to make it LEED certified. Start Time: 13:30 Date: 2010-11-01 End Time: 16:00 |
| Underwater Robotics Workshop | |
| 11/6 |
Seymour Center at Long Marine Lab, UCSC Each year the Seymour Center holds a series of workshops in which teachers and students learn about marine science and technology by building underwater robots (ROVs) out of inexpensive materials like PVC pipe and pre-fabricated, battery operated motors (marine grade). Once the participants have built their robot, they test it out in the pool. Dates: 11/06/2010 Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM 12/04/2010 Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Location: East Field Center - East part of campus 50 Meter Pool, located at the Office of Physical Education, Recreation and Sports at the East Field House Complex Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: Free Contact information for this event: Name: Rachel Neuman Phone: 459-4370 Email: rneuman@ucsc.edu |
| Entrepreneurship Incubator Orientation | |
| 10/12 |
UCSC's new Center for Entrepreneurship is a comprehensive year-long program that could result in funding and company/NGO start-up assistance. Orientation Oct 12 6pm Engineering 2 Courtyard. |
| 10th annual student volunteer fair | |
| 10/14 |
The UCSC Student Volunteer Center is proud to host our 10th annual Volunteer Fair on October 14th, 2010. The event will be held in Quarry Plaza where organizations from Santa Cruz County will be tabling to show their volunteer needs. Help your local community and get involved! Location: Bay Tree Bookstore - East part of campus Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: Free Sponsored by: Student Volunteer Center 10/14/2010 Thursday 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Contact information for this event: Name: Erin Flannery Phone: 459-3363 Email: volunteer AT ucsc.edu Link |
| Exhibit: CULTIVATING A MOVEMENT
A History of SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND ORGANIC FARMING ON CALIFORNIA’S CENTRAL COAST | |
| 10/14 |
The UCSC Library’s Regional History Project recently completed oral histories with fifty-eight farmers, activists, researchers, and educators who shaped the organic farming and sustainable agriculture movement on the Central Coast and beyond over the past four decades. This exhibit at both libraries features images and excerpts from the oral histories as well as contextualizing material from the UCSC Library’s collections. An exhibit reception highlighting stories from the archive will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2010 from 4-6 pm at the UCSC Science and Engineering Library’s Current Periodicals Room. The complete collection of colorful, informative stories told by dozens of pioneers in the development of organic farming and sustainable food systems in California’s Central Coast region as well as audio clips, photographs and other resources is now available digitally on the UCSC Library’s website at http://library.ucsc.edu/reg-hist/cultiv/home. In addition, the set of ten bound, printed volumes of interview transcripts and narrator photographs is available through the UCSC Library, the Santa Cruz Public Library, and the Watsonville Public Library. Individuals and institutions interested in purchasing copies of some or all of the volumes may email ihreti@ucsc.edu. Room: Lobby McHenry and Science and Engineering Libraries, September 1 through December 10, 2010 Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: Free Sponsored by: UCSC Library’s Regional History Project Link |
| Bioneers | |
| 10/15-17 |
The Bioneers Conference is a leading-edge forum presenting breakthrough solutions for people and planet—join us in San Rafael, California, October 15-17 (with intensives October 14 and 18), 2010. Buckminster Fuller design session online 9 am - 5pm thurs) At this year's conference, social and scientific innovators focus on solutions inspired by nature and human ingenuity. Link |
| Lecture: "Increasing Evidence that Prions Cause Most Neurodegenerative Diseases" | |
| 10/15 |
1st Annual Tony Fink Memorial Lecture Key Note Speaker: Professor Stanley B. Prusiner, M.D. Professor of Neurology, UCSF "Increasing Evidence that Prions Cause Most Neurodegenerative Diseases" 10/15/2010 Friday 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM This annual event was established in 2010 to honor and celebrate Professor Tony Fink’s exceptionally distinguished career in Biomedical Chemistry. His research enhanced our understanding of a multitude of biochemical processes, including antibiotics and Parkinson’s disease, with an impact that extends well beyond his specific field of research. The event will help us remember how Tony touched all of our lives. The annual Tony Fink Research Biomedical Chemistry Lecture was initiated through the generosity of alumni, members of the Chemistry/Biochemistry faculty and industry. Our goal is to expand the student fellowship and operational funds so that the Fink lecture can be an annual event. Location: PSB Atrium & Baskin Auditorium 101 4:00 pm: Reception - PSB Atrium 5:00 pm: Lecture - Baskin Auditorium 101 Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: Free Sponsored by: UCSC Chemistry & Biochemistry Department Contact information for this event: Name: Lesley-Reid Harrison Phone: 459-4823 Link |
| Sometimes in April | |
| 10/15 |
10/15/2010 Friday 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Docudrama about the April 1994 Rwandan genocide. This film is shown from the perspective of Augustin, a captain among the subjugated Hutu tribe. Location: Crown College - East part of campus, Fireside Lounge Open to UCSC Staff, Students, and Faculty only Admission: Free Sponsored by: Crown College Programs Link |
| World Food Day | |
| 10/16 |
On June 2, Doctors Without Borders partnered with VII Photo to launch Starved for Attention, an international campaign on the crisis of childhood malnutrition. An estimated 195 million children worldwide suffer from the effects of malnutrition. But right now, the world’s top food aid donors, including the United States, Canada, Japan, and the European Union, continue to supply and finance nutritionally substandard foods to developing countries, despite conclusive scientific evidence of their ineffectiveness in reducing childhood malnutrition. The vast majority of childhood nutrition programs in developing countries that are supported by international food assistance rely almost exclusively on fortified blended flours such as corn- and soy-blend (CSB) cereals. CSB cereals do not meet international standards for the nutritional needs of children less than two years of age. In light of World Food Day tomorrow, October 16th, we have sent an open letter to U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah, and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack calling on them to stop supplying nutritionally substandard food to malnourished children in developing countries. Sign the petition |
| Sneak Routes and Secret Places | |
| 10/17 |
An informative Bike Ride, Sunday, October 17th, 10AM-2PM |
| Younger Lagoon Reserve Tour | |
| 10/17 |
10/17/2010 Sunday 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Experience the wildlife and natural beauty that make Younger Lagoon an exceptional local treasure on this docent-led tour to the lagoon and its beach habitat. Learn about the ongoing research and habitat restoration work that help this vital ecosystem thrive. Tour includes a short hike and is best suited for adults in good physical condition and children age 10 and older. Space limited, free with admission. Reservations required: 459-3800 Location: Seymour Marine Discovery Center Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: Adults: $6.00 Students/Children: $4.00 Members: Free seymourcenter.ucsc.edu |
| Coastal Cities: Urbanization, Water, and Environmental Justice | |
| 10/18 |
An interdisciplinary, inter-urban mini-conference Monday October 18, 2010 2:00-4:30 Humanities 210 An interdisciplinary mix of scholars and one coastal regulatory official will come together to explore the environmental and social forces shaping coastal cities like Santa Cruz, San Francisco, Seattle, and New Orleans. These are urgent topics for a planet faced with global warming, water scarcity, and a growing dependency on offshore oil —as well as a global population rapidly moving to cities, and coastal cities in particular. Why do particular urban areas deal with coastal environmental issues so differently? How do political, economic, and cultural factors affect these differences? And how do these differences affect the shape of our cities and coastal ecosystems, as well as our current vulnerability to environmental hazards and risk? A major goal of the conference is to bring faculty and students in the sciences and social sciences into broader dialogue around these questions. Link |
| Fred Keeley Lecture on Environmental Policy | |
| 10/20 | Fred Keeley Lecture on Environmental Policy Speaker Dr. Amber Mace, Executive Director,
California Ocean Protection Council Wednesday, October 20 MUSIC RECITAL HALL, UC SANTA CRUZ, 7:30 PM. Link |
| UC Santa Cruz - Research Review Day 2010 | |
| 10/21 |
Research Review Day 2010 will highlight some of the groundbreaking research that is being pursued at the Baskin School of Engineering. The program is divided into three focus areas -- Biotech, Energy, and Human-Centered Design -- in order to give you a broad view of the exciting research that is being undertaken as we develop technology for a changing world. We have allowed ample time for discussion and hope you will find the day stimulating and rewarding. There is no registration fee. $6 for parking permit (permit required to park on campus), $7.50 for lunch (all-you-can-eat pizza, salad, drink, cookies) overview and website |
| EWG: Calories and Carbon: An Evening with Food Leaders | |
| 10/21 |
Please join us for an exhilarating discussion about food, climate change and the crucial role of American purchasing power. Leading the conversation: Environmental Working Group founder Ken Cook, Whendee Silver, professor of ecosystem ecology at the University of California, Berkeley and Helene York, director of the Bon Appetit Management Company Foundation. EWG will present an exclusive preview of the Meat Eater's Guide to Climate Change, our upcoming major report featuring a fresh, unorthodox analysis of the environmental impact of everyday food choices. You'll learn about the sizable greenhouse gas emissions from cheese production, protein alternatives with lower carbon footprints -- and much more. When: Thursday, October 21 6:30 PM -- Panel and sneak preview, Meat Eater's Guide to Climate Change Where: The Commonwealth Club 595 Market Street San Francisco |
| Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger: Green Light or Red Light Ahead? | |
| 9/27 |
When Californians choose a successor to Governor Schwarzenegger this November, will the state stay the course on clean energy or take a new approach? Have recent energy laws brought investment capital into the state or have they increased costs for companies and consumers? Has California’s central climate change law, AB 32, spurred new jobs and innovation or stifled business? And while America squabbles, is China surging ahead in the clean tech race? Governor Schwarzenegger has passionately insisted that California can grow its economy and protect its rich environmental heritage. Join us for a conversation with the governor about his trip to China, his own record on sustainability, and the energy choices ahead for California. Location: Ballroom J/K, Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway Time: 11:15 a.m. check-in, noon program Cost: Students 7$ (what a deal!) Regular $15 members, $25 non-members. Premium (seating in first few rows) $45 members, $65 non-members Also know: The speakers and audience will be videotaped for future broadcast on the Climate One program on KRCB public TV 22 on Comcast and DirecTV in the Bay Area. |
| Increasing California's Connectivity with High-Speed Rail | |
| 9/27 |
Roelof van Ark, CEO, California High-Speed Rail Authority. Hear from the recently named CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority about the transportation system that could radically change the way we travel. Van Ark will discuss how the project will be moving forward and the benefits that the state can expect as the project rolls out. He will also give his view on specific benefits to the Bay Area region related to connectivity, mobility, environment and the economy. Come and ask your questions about routes, capabilities and other details. Van Ark spent more than 20 years as an executive, managing director, general manager, senior technical manager and senior project engineer for Siemens, the manufacturers of the popular ICE high speed trains, working in Germany, South Africa and most recently in Sacramento, where he was president and CEO of Siemens Transportation Systems. Location: Fourth Street Summit Center, 88 S. Fourth Street, San Jose Time: 11:45 a.m. check-in/lunch, 12:15-1:30 p.m. program Cost: $35 members, $35 non-members (includes lunch and parking) |
| The Growing Classroom: Introduction to Garden-based Learning
Educator Workshop | |
| 9/30-10/1 |
This two-day workshop, located at the amazing Garden Classroom, is ideal for those interested in supplementing their existing science program with garden-based learning. Using The Growing Classroom activity guide for grades 2-6, you’ll experience hands-on activities, learn basic science concepts and gardening techniques, and develop management strategies for a school gardening program. Find out how to teach the standards while you guide students through the natural cycles of the garden. You’ll receive Life Lab’s 480 page book, The Growing Classroom, as well as many other ideas and resources. Join us for two days of enriching garden experiences for all educators and teachers! Dates: 09/30/2010 Thursday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM 10/01/2010 Friday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Location: UCSC Farm - Base of campus at Life Lab's Garden Classroom Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: $300 for two days of instruction, all workshop materials, and a farm fresh lunch both days Sponsored by: Life Lab Science Program Contact information for this event: Name: Amber Turpin Phone: 459-2001 Email: admin@lifelab.org Link |
| What’s Next Lecture Series | |
| 10/5 |
The What’s Next Lecture Series continues its five part Innovation program with a fireside chat between Reed Hastings and Sarah Lacy on October 5, 2010 at the Del Mar Theater. Sarah Lacy, technology reporter for TechCrunch, will interview Reed Hastings, founder and CEO of Netflix about his company’s successful use of crowd sourcing for innovation. The lively conversation between Lacy and Hastings promises to cover a wide range of topics including the company’s recent $1 billion streaming deal, its TV content approach and the unique Netflix corporate culture. Hastings will provide background and an update on the $1 Million Prize awarded to “BellKor’s Pragmatic Chaos” for improving the movie rental company’s recommendation software. The series is a collaboration between UC Santa Cruz, NextSpace Coworking + Innovation, and the City of Santa Cruz. The final topic in this year-long series will be Gaming & Social Media. Previous What’s Next Lectures have sold out early, so buy your ticket today.Link. Previous events can be heard |
| Ken Norris Memorial Lecture | |
| 10/7 |
Ken Norris Memorial Lecture Panel discussion featuring researchers from UC Santa Cruz's Institute of Marine Sciences discussing the "top 10 things" we've learned over the past 10 years. Thursday, October 7 SEYMOUR CENTER, 7 PM Link |
| Bike to Work Day/7 call for action | |
| now | Contact: Nick Mucha nmucha@ecoact.org. Location: Breakfast locations throughout Santa Cruz County. Check website for details. Join thousands of other Santa Cruz County cyclists for the 12th Annual Fall Bike to Work/School Day. Free breakfast is provided for cyclists at locations throughout the county. Whether you bike daily or haven't gotten on a bike in years - Bike to Work Day is for you! Get out there and enjoy the fresh air. |
| GMO's and Their Environmental Impact | |
| 10/9 |
Find out more about Genetically Modified Organisms such as salmon. Jeffrey Smith, consumer advocate Mon, Oct . 4 Live Oak Grange 1900 17th St. Free (5$ donation requested) |
| Graywater Workshop | |
| 10/9 |
Title: Laundry to Landscape Graywater Workshop Date: 09 October 2010 Contact: Sherry Lee Bryan sbryan@ecoact.org Location: Carmel High School, Carmel, Room 21 Learn how to install and maintain a Laundry to Landscape Graywater Irrigation System. Workshop hosted by the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District and taught by Ecology Action. This workshop is Free PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SEAT BY CALLING 658-5601 Link |
{{Event|350.org 10/10 Global Work Day |10/10| 10/10/10 will be a day of work parties all over the world.
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In every corner of the globe, we will implement solutions to the climate crisis: from solar panels to community gardens, wind turbines to bike workshops. We'll tell leaders: “We're getting to work--what about you?” To read more about our plans for 2010, click [here Already there are 6-8 Santa Cruz area events including tree planting and Trash That is Not Trash separation (which could make for a really interesting research or documentary opportunity Link}}
| TEDxChange | |
| 9/20 |
TEDx and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have teamed up for a very special TEDx project -- TEDxChange. TEDxChange marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the eight Millennium Development Goals set out by the UN to tackle global issues such as poverty, child mortality and disease. Convened by Melinda French Gates and featuring talks by some of the world's most inspired thinkers and doers, TEDxChange will look at what changes have taken place in the last decade, and what more needs to be done to ensure the health and well-being of future generations. Focused on the theme "The Future We Make," TEDxChange will be hosted by TED curator Chris Anderson. The live event at the Paley Center for Media in New York City will be streamed live to the web on September 20th -- and local TEDx communities around the world will be watching. Learn more |
| Eating Animals - Jonathan Safran Foer, Author | |
| 9/21 |
Jonathan Safran Foer, best-selling aurthor of Everything Is Illuminated and Eating Animals, looks at our dining habits, insatiable appetites and the cultural meaning of food. He explores the ethical, environmental and health risks behind commercial fishing and factory farming and discusses his journey from carnivore to vegetarian. Hear from the man that actress Natalie Portman claims changed her from a "twenty-year vegetarian to a vegan activist." $18 Schultz Cultural Hall - Oshman Family Jewish Community Center, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 Free lot and street parking. 9/21/2010 (Tues) 7pm Link |
| International Coastal Cleanup Day | |
| 9/25 |
International Coastal Cleanup Day is the premier volunteer event focused on the marine environment in the world. In 2009, more than 80,600 volunteers worked together to collect more than 1,300,000 pounds of trash and recyclables from our beaches, lakes, and waterways. California Coastal Cleanup Day has been hailed by the Guinness Book of World Records as "the largest garbage collection" (1993). CCD is an international event with over 100 countries participating in cleanup efforts on this one day. Save Our Shores is the local coordinator for Coastal Cleanup Day in Santa Cruz County and Monterey County. In 2009, SOS coordinated nearly 4,000 volunteers in Santa Cruz County alone who removed close to 15,000 pounds of trash and recycle from our local beaches and waterways in just 3 hours. We look forward to taking over coordination for Monterey County this year! Coastal Cleanup Day engages people to remove trash from beaches and waterways, to identify the sources of trash, and to change the behaviors that cause pollution. Attention kayakers, they really need help on the river sites! UCSC students can rent kayaks from OPERS. The 26th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 9 am to Noon at many sites across Santa Cruz County and Monterey County! Link |
| OPERS OPEN HOUSE/DEMO DAY | |
| 9/25 |
Office of Physical Education, Recreation & Sports 09/25/2010 Saturday 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Join us at the East Field House for an afternoon of Yoga, Aikido, Salsa, Cardio Kickboxing, Core Strengthening, Zumba, Massage, Meditation, Dance, Tennis, Rock Climbing (ROCK WALL), Swimming, Scuba and so much more including Wellness Center demo's. We will have 30 minute drop in classes for you to check out. First 500 students to attend receive a free "mystery" gift. Bring a swimsuit if you wish to join in on the pool fun. Hope to see you there. All events are free to UCSC Undergrads and Graduate Students. Location: East Field Center - East part of campus All events are at the East Field House, MUltipurpose Room, Dance Studio, Activities Room, East Gym, Swimming Pool, Wellness Center and Martial Arts Room Invited Audience: Open to UCSC Staff, Students, and Faculty only Admission: Free Contact information for this event: Name: Kathy O'Hara Ferraro Phone: 459-1693 Email: kferraro@ucsc.edu link |
| Banff Mountain Film Festival | |
| 9/25 |
Saturday 7:00 PM to 9:15 PM Faster, steeper, higher, deeper! The most outrageous mountain sport films from the 33rd annual Banff Mountain Film Festival will thrill and inspire you with big-screen adventures when RADICAL REELS comes to UCSC Classroom Unit 2 (above the Bay Tree Bookstore at 7 pm on September 25. Bike tough trails, paddle wild waters, and ski steep slopes. The Radical Reels Tour runs every spring & winter and spans North America bringing a variety of mountain sport films to a wide range of viewers from hard-core outdoor adventurers to weekend warriors. Grab your tickets and hang on to your seats as we present the world’s best action films on skiing, boarding, climbing, biking, kayaking and more – all brought to life on the big screen. This stop on the RADICAL REELS tour is hosted by UC Santa Cruz Recreation. Location: Classroom Unit II - East part of campus Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: $5 UCSC Students with ID $10 Students and Seniors $12 General Admission Link |
| Harvest Festival at the UCSC Farm | |
| 9/26 | (Note date correction). You don’t want to miss our annual Farm celebration, as we host our biggest "open house" of the year, including our third "Food for Thought" forum on local food issues. Live music, food, apple tasting, an apple pie bake-off, garden talks, hay rides, kids’ events, tours, displays by local farmers, chefs, and community groups make this a great event for adults and kids. Free for Friends’ members and kids 12 and under; $5 for non-members. Call 831.459-3240 or send email for more information or to volunteer for this wonderful community event.
Location: UCSC Farm - Base of campus near CSA barn at top entrance Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: Free for Friends’ members and kids 12 and under; $5 for general public. Sponsored by: Friends of the UCSC Farm & Garden, Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems 09/25/2010 Saturday 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Link |
| Marine Mammal Research Tour | |
| 9/26 |
09/26/2010 Sunday 2:15 PM to 3:30 PM Go behind the scenes at Long Marine Lab. Learn about the work of scientists and their studies of dolphins, seals, sea lions, and whales. Tour is best suited for adults and children over 10 years of age. Location: Other Campus Location Seymour Center at Long Marine Lab Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: $6 Adults; $4 Seniors (64+), Students, Youth (4-16); Members & Children (3 & under) are free. Sponsored by: Friends of the Long Marine Lab Contact information for this event: Name: Abby Borsgard Phone: 459-3799 Email: aborsgar@ucsc.edu |
| climate change and coastal retreat | |
| 8/15 | Coastal geologist Gary Griggs will discuss climate change and coastal erosion in a public lecture at the Seymour Center on Sunday, August 15, at 1 p.m. Griggs is a distinguished professor of Earth and planetary sciences and director of the Institute of Marine Sciences at UC Santa Cruz. His talk, "Climate Change, Rising Sea Levels, and Coastal Retreat," is part of the Science Sunday lecture series at the Seymour Center at Long Marine Laboratory. The event is free with paid admission or membership. |
| Planting the Thanksgiving Feast
Preparing the Fall Garden | |
| 8/28 |
Gardening instructor Trish Hildinger will teach you how to extend your gardening season and prepare your garden for fall and winter. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a snack. $15 for Friends’ members; $20 for non-members, payable at the workshop. Questions? Call 831.459-3240 or email casfs@ucsc.edu._Part of the Friends' "Victory Garden" series on home food production. Location: UCSC Farm - Base of campus Louise Cain Gatehouse Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: $15 for Friends' members $20 for general public Sponsored by: Friends of the UCSC Farm & Garden, Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems. 08/28/2010 Saturday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Link |
| BP and Health Care Protest | |
| 7/13 |
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| Chinese Development and Natural Preservation | |
| 7/22 |
UCSC's Ed Grumbine will delve deeply into the issues facing the Chinese government as it strives to create economic growth while respecting local populations and the environment—a conundrum which, if solved, can provide lessons for the United States and the entire world. What damage will China’s rapacious economic expansion do to the environment? To provide power without air pollution, China has dammed up many of its rivers, fueling its burgeoning economy at nature’s expense. However, as Grumbine documents in Where the Dragon Meets the Angry River, China faces a host of competing priorities: health care for impoverished villagers; habitat for threatened tigers; goods for a growing middle class; clean air for all citizens; and energy to power new cities. Those priorities have come head to head in China’s remote Yunnan province, where the Nujiang River remains the only undammed river in the country. Ed Grumbine will discuss the lessons from his book, Where the Dragon Meets the Angry River, and take questions from the audience. Thursday, July 22, 2010 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT Webinar Registration |
| Education for Sustainable Living Program | |
| Mondays |
Education for Sustainable Living Program Student-run course, great guest lecturers. offers an amazing Monday night lecture series. Mondays 7pm-10pm at Classroom Unit 2
Sheila Davis: Renewable Energy & Clean Technology Over the past 10 years, Sheila Davis has played a valuable role at SVTC and in shaping environmental policy in the high-tech industry. She is one of the co-founders of the Computer TakeBack Campaign and sits on its steering committee. In 1996 she researched and developed the first electronic recycling legislation to reach the California Governor’s desk and in 1999 spearheaded the first pilot programs in the country to collect and recycle electronic waste from the residential curbside. Before becoming SVTC’s executive director, she served as program director of SVTC's Sustainable Technologies Program (formerly the Clean Computer Campaign). Sheila's research, advocacy and policy development led to a successful ban on hazardous electronic waste from the California municipal landfills and the subsequent passage of the first electronic recycling legislation in the nation. Sheila holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California and served as a journalist, state legislative aide and community development specialist before joining the staff of SVTC.
May 3rd: Brock Dolman & Melissa Nelson – Watersheds & Water Consciousness. UCSC alum and director of Occidental Arts & Ecology Center's (OAEC) Water Institute provides a new perspective on water. Also, UCSC alum from the Cultural Conservancy on the inclusion of water consciousness into modern sustainability. www.oaec.org. www.nativeland.org May 10th: Fair Trade: Going Deeper UCSC's student group, Friends of Community Agroecology Network (FoCAN) present Leigia Del Carmen from an organic fair trade coffee community in Nicaragua on current and future issues of Fair Trade. www.canunite.org May 17th: Sasha Rabin – Building from the Earth A perspective on alternative building techniques and permaculture from a member of Seventh Generation Natural Builders. www.sgnb.com May 24th: Wendolyn Bird & Robbie Jaffe – Storytelling and Environmental Education. A storyteller on the inclusion of environmental education in modern sustainability. Also, Co-Director of CAN, co-founder of the Life Lab Science Program and UCSC lecturer on outdoor education. www.tendertracks.com. link |
| Displacement: We Have Come to Ruin Your Surfing | |
| 4/7-5/8 |
SITE-SPECIFIC INSTALLATION BY ALEX KOPPS 04/07/2010 through 05/08/2010 Tu W Th F Sa 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Opening Reception: Wednesday, April 7, 5:00-7:00PM Conversation with: Alex Kopps and Jonathan Steinberg, 6:30PM. UCSC Sesnon Gallery presents Displacement: We have Come to Ruin Your Surfing by Bay Area artist, filmmaker, and surfer Alex Kopps. Kopps will create a site-specific installation, combining aspects of his visual practice with artifacts, video clips, and elements of his upcoming film, Displacement. Kopps describes his mixed media installations as “a garage sale of texture and emotion.” Displacement: We have Come to Ruin Your Surfing runs April 7 through May 8, 2010 with a public reception on Wednesday, April 7 from 5-7pm, featuring a conversation with Alex Kopps and Jonathan Steinberg at 6:30pm. The exhibition is in conjunction with the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History’s presentation of Surf City Santa Cruz: A Wave of Inspiration running March 27–July 25, 2010 showcasing surf-related work of local artists and technical innovators (http://www.santacruzmah.org/). Support for the Sesnon Gallery exhibition was made possible by the Charles Griffin Farr Fund. Location: Porter College - West part of campus Sesnon Gallery Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: Free
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| 2010 San Francisco Bay Area Environmental and Energy-Saving Fair featuring Ecology Action | |
| 6/19 | The San Francisco Bay Area Environmental and Energy-Saving Fair is hosted at the Tech Museum in San Jose, free to the public (with museum admission), and will provide information, education and resources on the many aspects of green living including: Energy Efficiency, Water Efficiency, Sustainable, Non-Toxic Products, Pollution Prevention, and Zero Waste. Expert presentations and informational tabling is scheduled throughout the day.
Ecology Action Energy Efficiency Specialist Steve Suba will be giving a presentation at the event on Energy Efficiency for Businesses, and will also host a table with information about Ecology Action's programs. Stop by, say hello and get all your environmental questions answered. Contact: Anna Hirst anna@ecoact.org Location: The Tech Museum 201 South Market Street, San Jose |
| Whale of an Auction | |
| 6/19 |
Shimmering Silver Seas 06/19/2010 Saturday 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM The Friends of Long Marine Lab (FLML) will hold its 25th annual "Whale of an Auction," the group's popular annual benefit for the Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Lab on Saturday, June 19 at Cowell College on the beautiful University of California, Santa Cruz campus. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. Over the past 25 years, the auction has grown from humble beginnings into a lavish affair featuring both silent and high-energy live auctions featuring one-of-a-kind research tours, photographic adventures, fine wines, fabulous dinners, and so much more! A delicious feast adds to the excitement––caviar, oyster bar, catered buffet, fine wines, champagne––and it’s a green event with all seafood chosen in accordance with Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch guidelines. Location: Cowell College - East part of campus Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: Advanced Purchase by June 10: $85 Seymour Center Members/$95 General Admission $100 at the door Contact information for this event: Name: Lisa M Rose Phone: (831) 459-3694 Email: lmrose@ucsc.edu Link |
| Chat with Gasland creator | |
| 6/22 |
Groundbreaking filmmaker Josh Fox takes a closer look at natural gas drilling and fracking and their effects on communities in his award-winning documentary Gasland. After Fox was offered $100,000 to lease his land to a drilling company, he set off on a cross-country journey to investigate the environmental risks of fracking. During his 24-state trek, he uncovers alarming facts about the natural gas industry, health problems as a result from this contamination and (not surprisingly) loopholes in federal environmental regulation. HBO On Tuesday, June 22 at 2 PM join us on EWG's Enviroblog for a live chat with Gasland's filmmaker, Josh Fox, and EWG natural resources staff. You won't want to miss this opportunity to discuss the award-winning documentary and the terrifying effects of drilling on our water. |
| Urban Watch Water Quality Monitoring | |
| 6/23 |
Wednesday, June 23 2010, 8:30am Do you care about water quality, and the health of fish and other organisms in our waterways? Join the Coastal Watershed Council as we collect water quality data as part of the Urban Watch program. This volunteer-based program monitors storm drain outfalls for common urban pollutants like detergent, chlorine and ammonia-nitrogen. Urban Watch program participants work in teams with CWC staff to monitor water quality at storm drains in Live Oak and Aptos every two weeks from June through October. Urban Watch program volunteers run in-field chemical analysis on water collected from these storm drains. Location : 3701 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz CA Contact : (831) 464-9200; volunteer AT coastalws.org |
| Hands Across the Sand | |
| 6/23 |
"Hands Across the Sand has really picked up steam over the last few weeks: there are hundreds of events registered in the US, and more popping up from New Zealand to the Dominican Republic. We haven't felt this kind of energy behind a day of action since Oct 24th, when 350.org coordinated what CNN called "the most widespread day of action in political history." Many of our friends and allies are getting behind what's shaping up to be the biggest day of action against offshore drilling, but we can't make this big enough without your help. Join Hands Across the Sand next weekend: Link Hands Across the Sand got its start as a grassroots campaign in Florida - with ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Now they've put out the call throughout the US and even the world -- to pull together people on June 26th. If there's not already an event being planned near you, consider starting one yourself. These events don't take much planning--after all, you're just asking people to join you for an hour or so at the beach. But it's an important hour--it's a chance to show President Obama and our Members of Congress where we stand. Let's make it count." |
| Ecologic Design Lab Events | |
| 7/1 &13-6 |
The Ecologic Design Lab and the Green Building Brigade would like to invite you to participate in a free guided tour of the Stanford Global Ecology Center in Palo Alto on July 1, 2010. We will meet there at the center at 11am sharp so the tour can begin on time. Please contact Andrea Del Rio, Green Building Brigade Program Manager, for more info, car pooling opportunities and details. Also we would like to invite you to participate in - "The Shaman's Weave" a natural building workshop in the Santa Cruz Mountains from July 13-19, 2010 in which we will be building a ceremonial 'living' temple out of a bamboo weave and cob. During this project, you will receive hands-on building experience, natural design instruction, fresh organic meals and small daily prayer/meditation ceremonies. This project will consist of the building of a 30- person Temple for La Ventana, an existing spiritual retreat center in the pristine Santa Cruz Mountains. The project will be constructed over the course of several workshops taking place during the summer and fall of 2010. Come learn and build with us! Please contact Green Building Brigade Program Manager Andrea Del Rio for more info. |
| New California Solar Initiative Program: Solar Thermal | |
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| Shark Waters | |
| 6/3 th | College 8 DL lounge 7-9 pm, documentary on shark finning. |
| Regents' Lecture: Movement Matters: Potential for Transformative Change | |
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| World Ocean Day | |
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| Release Party: Cultivating a Movement | |
| 5/24 |
Celebrate the release of the UCSC Library's Cultivating a Movement: An Oral History of Organic Farming and Sustainable Agriculture on California's Central Coast! 05/24/2010 Monday 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Sharing of the oral histories; photo display; music by the Rolling Cultivators; seasonal refreshments. Location: UCSC Farm - Base of campus Louise Cain Gatehouse (park free at the Barn Theater parking lot AFTER 5:00 p.m.) Invited Audience: Open to Public Contact information for this event: Name: Irene Reti Phone: (831) 459-2847 Email: ihreti@ucsc.edu |
| Green Trends | |
| 5/28 Weds | Presentation on various green technologies Bascom 152 5-7pm |
| Al Gore in Monterey | |
| 5/17 |
Tickets are now available for the season finale of the Panetta Institute Lecture Series Our Environment: Can We Save the Planet that Sustains Us? featuring former vice president and Nobel Peace Prize winner Al Gore. Moderating will be Frank Sesno, director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University and host of PBS Planet Forward. The lecture will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 17, 2010 at the Golden State Theatre in Monterey. Tickets for the forum are available for $85.00 and can be purchased by contacting the Panetta Institute at 831-582-4200. Students get special access, including an afternoon session in a more intimate setting info .The session will also be webcast live and probably shown later on PBS |
| 7th Annual Cesar Chavez Convocation | |
| 5/20 |
05/20/2010 Thursday 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM With keynote speaker Maria Hinojosa. More information forthcoming Location: College 9 and 10 multi-purpose room - North part of campus Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: Free Contact information for this event: Name: Rachel Ogata Phone: (831) 459-1253 Email: rogata@ucsc.edu |
| Marine Mammal Research Tour | |
| 5/23 |
05/23/2010 Sunday 2:15 PM to 3:30 PM Go behind the scenes at Long Marine Lab. Learn about the work of scientists and their studies of dolphins, seals, sea lions, and whales. Tour is best suited for adults and children over 10 years of age. Space limited, free with admission. Reservations required: (831) 459-3800. Location: Other Campus Location Seymour Center at Long Marine Lab Category: Announcement - Class/Workshop - Tour Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: $6 Adults; $4 Seniors (64+) and Youth (4-16); Children (3 & under), Members, and UCSC undergrads are free. Estimated Attendance: 12 Contact information for this event: Name: Abby Borsgard Phone: (831) 459-3799 Email: aborsgar@ucsc.edu Link |
| Community Agro-ecology Network | |
| 5/11 | Speaker at 6 pm Sustainability Center Living Center Lower Quarry CAN |
| Gardening Marathon on May 14 and 15 to raise funds for Arboretum | |
| 5/15 |
Volunteers and students will work with staff in two- to three-hour shifts and garden through the night, starting at 9 a.m. on Friday and ending with a party and a rare plant auction at 3 p.m. on Saturday. The event will help raise funds for the Arboretum through sponsorships, although participants are not required to get sponsors since they will already be helping the Arboretum through the work they do. To sign up for the Gardening Marathon, send an e-mail to arboretum@ucsc.edu. |
| Bike Week 2010 Start Date | |
| 5/9 |
Join us for the 23rd Annual Santa Cruz County Bike Week Actual Bike To Work Day May 13 (pancakes!) Contact: Nick Mucha nmucha@ecoact.org Location: Santa Cruz County More information on all activities at: Link |
| The New Youth Movement: Changing U.S. Politics and Advancing Social Justice | |
| 5/12 |
Center for Justice, Tolerance, and Community's 11th Annual Spring Lecture with Erica Williams of Campus Progress 05/12/2010 Wednesday 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Location: College 9 and 10 multi-purpose room - North part of campus Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: Free Contact information for this event: Name: Miranda Schirmer Phone: (831) 459-3718 Email: msmith@ucsc.edu |
| Rail and Trail Day | |
| 5/15 |
Contact: Nick Mucha nmucha@ecoact.org Location: Santa Cruz Train Depot Park (119 Center St., two blocks from the wharf). Bring your bike on the train to Felton for a fun, community ride down scenic Highway 9 to Santa Cruz. CHP escort provided for safety! Helmet and tickets required ($8 adults/$4 children). Co-presented with Santa Cruz County Cycling Club, Friends of the Rail Trail, Amgen Tour of CA, Santa Cruz Finish. |
| Innovations in Energy: New Sources, Crucial Savings, and How We'll Finance It | |
| 4/28 |
28 April 2010 Location: Kuumbwa Jazz Center in downtown Santa Cruz Innovations in Energy: New Sources, Crucial Savings, and How We'll Finance It on April 28, 2010 from 7:00 9:00 pm. The panel will feature Dr. James L. Sweeney, Director of the Precourt Institute for Energy Efficiency at Stanford University, and Daniel Shugar, CEO of Solaria Corporation. Paul Rogers, managing editor of KQED and the Natural Resources & Environment Writer at the San Jose Mercury News, will moderate the panel as they explore current trends and recent innovations in renewable energy production, business and residential efficiency devices and programs, and the investment opportunities and trends driving opportunity and adoption. The series is a collaboration between UC Santa Cruz, NextSpace Coworking + Innovation, and the City of Santa Cruz. Upcoming topics in the year-long series will include The New Workplace (June), Breakthroughs in Research & Development (October), and Gaming & Social Media (December). Here are the links for more information and to buy tickets: WhatNext Energy Innovation |
| Invisible Children: Legacy | |
| 4/29? | College 9/10 |
| Reel Work Film Festival | |
| thru 5/5 | Friday, April 30
8 pm Beach Flats Community Garden, Santa Cruz The Garden (Scott Hamilton Kennedy, 2008, 80 min) South Central LA residents organize to save their fertile piece of Eden from development.Link |
| Biologic. Intellectuals. Level. | |
| 5/1 |
BIL is an unconference for people changing the world in big ways. It's a place for passionate people to come together to energize, brainstorm, and take action. We invite you to bring your world into ours. BIL Santa Cruz 2010 will be May 1st in Santa Cruz, CA. Link |
| UCSC holds free e-waste recycling benefit | |
| 4/24 |
E-waste is collected for recycling at an Earth Day event held in 2009. This year UCSC is sponsoring a community e-waste recycling benefit on Saturday, April 24. Electronic waste such as computers, monitors, printers, televisions, VCRs, scanners, and cell phones will be collected and recycled for no charge Saturday, April 24, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 2300 Delaware Ave., Santa Cruz, corner of Delaware Avenue and Natural Bridges Drive, on the Santa Cruz Westside. The community recycling event is sponsored by UC Santa Cruz as part of Earth Week and is organized and managed by PSC Environmental Service, a hazardous waste contractor for the University of California. A complete list of e-waste that will be accepted for recycling can be found at Link. Materials not eligible are also listed. |
| UC Haiti Summit | |
| 4/24 |
In response to a desire by faculty, students, and staff on all 10 UC campuses to find ways that our university can support the rebuilding of Haiti, a group of UC students has taken the initiative to organize a “UC Haiti” Summit. As a UC system, we have much talent and expertise in many different fields needed to assist the Haitian people in the long process of rebuilding their earthquake-devastated country. We are pleased to support our students' efforts in putting together this Summit. A series of meetings is being planned to take place on April 24, 2010 at UCSF Mission Bay campus. The day will involve discussion among UC students, faculty, and staff to identify possible projects, explore collaborations, and develop a plan of action. Members of the UC community have a long and proud history of public service, and the long-term rebuilding of Haiti is an effort where our faculty, staff, and students may wish to contribute their talent, creativity, and expertise. Please send all inquiries to uchaiti@gmail.com and register through Link. |
| The Future of Our Food System | |
| 4/12 | The Future of Our Food System: Taking a Bite into Climate Change and Agriculture
Monday, April 12, 7 pm - 9 pm Rm 105, Oakes College, UCSC Noted author Anna Lappé presents a free talk on climate change and the food system. Anna Lappé is a national bestselling author and public speaker, known for her work on sustainable agriculture, food politics, and social change. Named one of TIME’s Eco-Who’s Who, Anna leads the Cambridge-based Small Planet Institute, a collaborative network for research and popular education, and the Small Planet Fund, which has nearly half a million dollars for democratic social movements worldwide, two of which have won the Nobel Peace Prize since the Fund’s founding in 2002. Anna holds an M.A. in Economic and Political Development from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs and has just released her new book: Diet for a Hot Planet: The Climate Crisis at the End of Your Fork and What You Can Do About It More events |
| Airborne Wind Turbines and Personal Electric Aircraft | |
| 4/15 |
Transforming Energy and Transportation: Airborne Wind Turbines and Personal Electric Aircraft Among renewable energy options, conventional wind energy is indisputably the most abundant, clean, and cost-effective. However, conventional wind turbines are limited by the availability of near-surface wind. Conventional wind turbines located at very good wind sites achieve 35% capacity. Joby Energy is developing airborne wind turbines (AWT) that harness the power of high-altitude wind. Our AWTs operating in higher altitudes, have a projected capacity factor of 70%, double that of a similarly rated conventional wind turbine, thus resulting in considerably lower energy costs. Can Personal Electric Aircraft Transform Your Commute? Joby Aviation is developing a compact electric personal aircraft designed for efficient high speed flights over short distances. Electric propulsion enables our prototype to take off and land vertically like a helicopter while retaining the efficiency of an airplane. Can safe and quiet electric aircraft transform the way we commute? This event is free and open to the public; no registration required. All talks take place at George E. Pake Auditorium, PARC (www.parc.com/map). There is parking available on site and the venue is handicap accessible. PARC FORUM about + online media archive: http://www.parc.com/events/forum.html link] |
| Neoliberalism and the State Regulation of Labor in Mexican Maquiladoras: The Role of Women Workers in the Struggle for Labor Rights | |
| 4/16 |
Maria Eugenia de la O Martínez: "Neoliberalism and the State Regulation of Labor in Mexican Maquiladoras: The Role of Women Workers in the Struggle for Labor Rights" 04/16/2010 Friday 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Maria Eugenia de la O Martínez is a researcher at Centro de Investigaciones y Estudios Superiores en Antropología Social-CIESAS-Guadalajara. Trained at the Sociology Doctoral program of COLMEX, Colegio de Mexico, Ciudad de México, she specializes in gender issues and contemporary processes of industrialization. Her early work represented path breaking studies on the feminization of labor at the Maquila industry and accompanied the sociological impact of early stages of NAFTA. Focusing on labor issues, she writes about actual and current shifts on the condition of organized labor and the restructuring of the industrial sector, specifically what she calls "new feminization of labor." Being that NAFTA will mark twenty years of its signing in 2013, Dr. de la O Martínez is re-appraising labor issues. Her most recent articles are: "Women in the Maquiladora Industry: Toward Understanding Gender and Regional Dynamics in Mexico," (2009) and "Feminine Labor Geography in Mexican Assembly Factories." (2006). Her talk will be based on an on-going study she preliminary entitled "Neoliberalism and the State Regulation of Labor in Mexican Maquiladoras: The Role of Women Workers in the Struggle for Labor Rights," a part of this project deals with contemporary developments of the labor movement in the last decade, specifically the cases of Mining, Electricity and the new forms the Maquiladora industry has taken. Her talk will be based on an analysis of the meaning of masculinity found among women's jobs in the Maquiladoras of Mexico and it is based on research conducted in Matamoros, Guadalajara and Ciudad Acuña. Location: Other Campus Location Room: 520 Humanities Bdg 1 Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: Free Sponsored by: Sponsored by the Center for Labor Studies - Staff support provided by the Institute for Humanities Research, UCSC. Contact information for this event: Name: Shann Ritchie Phone: (831) 459-5655 Email: sritchie@ucsc.edu link |
| TEDx Monterey: Sustainability | |
| 4/16 |
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Started as a four-day conference in California 25 years ago, TED has grown to support those world-changing ideas with multiple initiatives. The annual TED Conference invites the world’s leading thinkers and doers to speak for 18 minutes. Their talks are then made available, free, at TED.com. TED speakers have included Bill Gates, Al Gore, Jane Goodall, Elizabeth Gilbert, Sir Richard Branson, Nandan Nilekani, Philippe Starck, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Isabel Allende and UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown Link |
| Robotics Open House | |
| 4/16 |
Computer engineer Jacob Rosen demonstrates a robotic exoskeleton in his lab, which will host an open house on Friday, April 16. Photo by Jim MacKenzie. Robotics research labs at UC Santa Cruz will be open to the public on Friday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as part of the first annual National Robotics Week. Visitors to the open house can see demonstrations of various robotic systems developed by researchers in the Baskin School of Engineering at UCSC. Two laboratories in the Engineering 2 Building will be participating in the open house: the Bionics Lab in Room 201, led by Jacob Rosen, associate professor of computer engineering; and the Autonomous Systems Lab in Room 316, led by Gabriel Elkaim, associate professor of computer engineering. Demonstrations in Rosen's Bionics Lab will include surgical robotics and a wearable "exoskeleton" (see earlier news story). Elkaim's Autonomous Systems Lab will feature instruments for robotic vehicles and other research projects, as well as student projects from the Mechatronics course. The open house is sponsored by the Department of Computer Engineering in the Baskin School of Engineering. For more information, call (831) 459-2448. |
| Intellectual Forum - What does the future look like? | |
| 4/17 |
04/17/2010 Saturday 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Three UCSC alumni explore the next generation of communities, work and health care, offering fascinating insights into the way we’ll live our lives: * Jamais Cascio (Cowell, anthropology and history ’88) Writer, leader, and visonary, Jamais will share scenarios of the future that criss cross the boundaries of technology, the environment, and society. Research Fellow Institute For The Future Named by Foreign Policy as one of the top 100 global thinkers and as a "moral guide to the future" * Shannon Brownlee (College Eight, biology ’79) Nationally known writer and essayist whose book, Overtreated: Why Too Much Medicine is Making Us Sicker and Poorer was named the best economics book of 2007 by the New York Times. * David Bank (Oakes, politics ’82) Vice President Civic Ventures. A veteran journalist, Bank was a reporter for The Wall Street Journal for nine years, covering Silicon Valley and the software industry. His book, Breaking Windows: How Bill Gates Fumbled the Future of Microsoft (Free Press) was named one of the "Best Business Books of 2001" by the Harvard Business Review. Location: Humanities Lecture Hall Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: Free Contact information for this event: Name: Shayna Kent Phone: (831) 459-3966 Email: skent1@ucsc.edu Link |
| 40th Anniversary Earth Day | |
| 4/17-23 | Earth Summit
04/23/2010 Monday,Friday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Join the Student Environmental Center, College Eight Programs, and various other campus groups for this year's Earth Summit. On the morning of Friday, April 23 the Campus Earth Summit will be held in the College 9/10 MPR, where the campus community will gather together to envision the steps ahead as UCSC works to become a sustainable campus. Whether you're new to the ideas of sustainability and environmental justice or have been involved for years, Earth Summit will provide opportunities for you to explore and connect with the movement! Schedule Also Global Vibrations: Celebrating Culture, Community, & Environment Sunday April 18th, 2010 - Saturday, April 24th, 2010 Location: College 9 and 10 multi-purpose room - North part of campus Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: Free Sponsored by: Student Environmental Center via SOAR with Contributions from Campus Sustainability Office and College Eight Contact information for this event: Name: Mike Kittredge Phone: (831) 459-4902 Email: mkittred@ucsc.edu See also National website City of SC Earth Day 2010 will take place on April 17th from 11am to 4pm rain or shine in the San Lorenzo Park and Benchlands behind the County building. Local PBS stations have tons of green programming all week on radio and TV (most will be downloadable soon) |
| California seafloor mapping program | |
| 4/18 |
Samuel Johnson, a research geologist at the U.S. Geological Survey, will describe exciting progress in the California Seafloor Mapping Program in a public lecture at the Seymour Center at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 18. Johnson's talk, "The Top 10 Reasons to Love Seafloor Mapping," is part of the Science Sunday lecture series at the Seymour Center at Long Marine Laboratory. The event is free with paid admission or membership. The lecture will feature new imagery from northern Monterey Bay. If you've ever wondered what's under the water at your favorite surf or fishing spots, this may be your chance to find out. |
| Design Renaissance 2010 | |
| 4/18 |
Design Renaissance 2010 is a one-day collaborative gathering of designers, thought leaders, community activists, and concerned citizens working to co-create sustainability in Santa Cruz. Participants will: Learn how to apply the Meta Principles of Sustainability to business or design practice. Be inspired by innovative national and local sustainability experts and green design heroes. Network and build community around positive solutions. Location: Dream Inn Santa Cruz Tickets: $40 early bird, $50 at door. Lakshmi Narayan lakshmi@awakemedia.com 831-740-1006 Link |
| Let's Retake Our Plates Film Series | |
| 4/20-3 |
Tuesday, April 20th- Friday, April 23rd 7pm $5 Feast your eyes on a collection of films about our food supply and the visionary people who are making it better, one bite at a time. Tickets are just $5 per movie and 50% of all sales will be donated to Ecology Action. Purchase your tickets today at Customer Service, or visit link with trailers for more information. Playing at the Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz April 20: Fresh (sneak preview!) April 22: End of the Line Doors open at 6pm for free tastings with local vendors. Playing at CineLUX, 1475 41st Ave, Capitola April 21: What's On Your Plate April 23: No Impact Man |
| Children of War Symposium | |
| 4/23 Fri |
04/23/2010 Friday 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Location: College Nine - North part of campus Room: Namaste Lounge Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: Free Sponsored by: Colleges 9 and 10, The American Red Cross, The Center for Global, Regional and International Studies
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| Social Fiction Conference | |
| 4/9-10 |
Intersection of Social Justice and Science Fiction/Fantasy/Gaming This conference will explore the intersections of Social Justice with Science Fiction, Fantasy and Gaming. There will be a keynote address on Friday, April 2, 2010 and the main conference and workshops will be held on Saturday, April 3 2010. Check the Crown website for more information and the Call for Proposals Dates: 04/09/2010 Friday 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM 04/10/2010 Saturday 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Location: Crown College - East part of campus Crown College Classrooms and the Cultural Center at Merrill Invited Audience: Open to Public Contact information for this event: Name: Imani Rupert Phone: (831) 459-3969 Email: imanir@ucsc.edu |
| Rethinking Capitalism | |
| 4/8-10 |
The Bruce Initiative at University of California Santa Cruz presents: Rethinking Capitalism 04/08/2010 Thursday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Three decades of advances in financial economics have transformed global markets. As a matter of theory, the valuing of options (financial products) became increasingly central to understanding the market in any commodity; as a matter of politics questions the direction and sustainability were supplanted by questions about its volatility˜how to manage the uncertainty that creates. The Crisis of 2008 illustrates the need to better understand what is new, and what is not, about conceiving of capitalism as a whole in this way. This conference brings theories of economic value and regulation into conversation with the study of culture, institutions, ethics, history, geography and theology. Its aim is to consider in what ways capitalism is producing a future that is unlike its past. Free and Open to the Public. Please RSVP by visiting: http:// [web address TBD] For further information or accommodations, contact the UCSC Institute for Humanities Research at (831) 459-3527 or email cmahaney@ucsc.edu; web: http://rethinkingcapitalism.org Location: University Center - North part of campus Link Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: Free Sponsored by: This event is made possible by the Bruce Initiative for Rethinking Capitalism and co-sponsored by the Division of Social Sciences, Institute for Humanities Research, and Colleges 9/10 at UCSC. Staff support provided by the IHR. Contact information for this event: Name: Shann Ritchie Phone: (831) 459-5655 Email: sritchie@ucsc.edu Linl |
| "Four Dilemmas for Birdwatchers" | |
| 4/08 |
Spring Emeriti Lecture Featuring Todd Newberry Professor Emeritus Biology "Four Dilemmas for Birdwatchers" 04/08/2010 Thursday 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Some springtime reflections about birdwatching: a strangely addictive pursuit, full of dilemmas. Why keep that bird list – in fact, what is it really a list of? How can we learn to look and listen more keenly – or even to stand still? What questions in the field lead to answers that don’t all start with “maybe”? What metaphors might we trust to help us make more sense of our experiences in nature? Field days bring a birder pleasure, even exhilaration; but do they bring insights that are more than personal? Todd Newberry, professor emeritus of biology, has been birdwatching since boarding school days. He lacked the courage to make a career of it, and so in his college (Princeton) and graduate (Stanford) years he studied more widely in natural history. At UCSC from 1965 to 1995, he taught most notably marine biology and invertebrate zoology. His mind focused on sea squirts, but his heart stayed with birds. In retirement he has returned to this first, dazzled love. A few years ago he wrote a book about it, The Ardent Birder; and from time to time, including this spring, his essays about days afield have appeared in The Threepenny Review. Location: Music Center Recital Hall - West part of campus Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: Free Contact information for this event: Phone: (831) 459-5003 Email: specialevents@ucsc.edu Link |
| Earth Hour | |
| 3/27 |
Earth Day is a month away, but another opportunity to join the fight climate change is just around the corner. On Saturday, March 27 at 8:30 PM, millions of people across the globe will take a stand against climate change by turning off their lights for one hour - Earth Hour. Earth hour is a chance to drive the environmental movement forward with one simple action. More than that, your participation will have impact outside of the usual suspects - you will raise climate awareness amongst your friends, family, and neighbors. |
| The Green Machine: Combining Information Design with Persuasion Design
to Promote Eco-Action | |
| 4/2 Fri |
Friday, April 2, 2010 at Stanford. Aaron Marcus and Associates, Inc., designed and tested a prototype mobile phone application and its user interface that persuades people to save home energy usage. The project combines information design and persuasion design (based in part on the work of B. J.Fogg, Stanford University). The original version was presented first in Paris at the international information design conference "Designing Date for Decisions" and two articles have subsequently been published about the project. Mr. Marcus will summarize the project process, results, and next steps. Stanford Seminar on People, Computers, and Design (CS547) Gates B01 (NEC Classroom) and SITN, 12:50-2:05pm Video |
| Bodies, Brokers and Borders | |
| 4/3 Sat |
International labor brokers explored in free one-day conference at UCSC. A free one-day conference on international labor brokers is set for Saturday, April 3 at Oakes College. In today's global economy, a growing number of workers seeking decent work cross international borders, sometimes of their own volition, but sometimes without their permission. Matching employers with workers are labor brokers, known variously as temp agencies, body shops, shape-ups, and headhunters. Saturday, April 3, the phenomenon of international labor brokers will be explored during a one-day conference at UC Santa Cruz. Bodies, Brokers and Borders: Labor Market Intermediaries, and Transnational Migration, is free and open to the public. See also 4/16 |
“In honor of World Water Day, this Wednesday, March 24th at 8pm EST, HuffPost Blogger Kerry Trueman will be holding a live Vokle chat with Story Of Stuff creator Annie Leonard and Elizabeth Royte, author of Bottlemania: How Water Went On Sale and Why We Bought It.
They will be talking all about the bottled water craze, the importance of water and how our most precious resource is being threatened — and they will be taking YOUR questions.
If you haven’t seen it yet, check out Annie Leonard’s blog post and newest video, The Story Of Bottled Water.” }} link
| The Garden, a 2009 Academy Award nominee | |
| 3/25 | The Garden, a 2009 Academy Award nominee for best documentary feature, will be shown Thursday, March 25, 7 p.m. at the Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz. Proceeds will benefit the California Food and Justice Coalition.
The Garden (website} documents the rise of a lush 14-acre community garden in South Central Los Angeles from the ashes of the 1992 riots. It grew to become the largest of its kind in the United States only to be threatened with destruction when the property was sold under questionable circumstances. The ensuing controversy attracted worldwide attention, including such notable politicians and celebrities as Antonio Villaraigosa, Maxine Waters, Dennis Kucinich, John Quigley, Daryl Hannah, Danny Glover, Joan Baez, Zak de la Rocha, and Willie Nelson, who fought to save the garden. A panel discussion will follow the screening |
| Work in Haiti with Doctors Without Borders | |
| 3/25 |
Work in the Field Information Sessions Teleconference & Webinar, Thursday, March 25, 2010 8:00 PM 8:00 PM Eastern time 7:00 PM Central time 6:00 PM Mountain time 5:00 PM Pacific time 4:00 PM Alaska time 3:00 PM Hawaii time All prospective medical and nonmedical aid workers: join us for a live teleconference and webinar to learn more about how you can become part of Doctors Without Borders' field work. Human Resources Officers will discuss requirements, and participants will be able to ask questions about the recruitment process and life in the field. |
| Student Film Screening: Senior Documentary Workshop | |
| 3/15 |
03/15/2010 Monday 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM Please join Professor Sam Green and the students of Film & Digital Media's Senior Documentary Workshop for a screening of student films. This event is free to students and the public; all are welcome. We hope to see you there! Location: Oakes College - West part of campus Room: 105 Admission: Free Sponsored by: Film & Digital Media Name: Film & Digital Media Department Phone: (831) 459-3204 Email: film@ucsc.edu Link |
| Forum Planned to Explore Local Desalination Plant & Alternatives | |
| 3/18 |
The public is invited to attend a community forum co-sponsored by Ecology Action and numerous other community groups entitled Äesalination and the Alternatives: It's Up to the Community, on Thursday, March 18, at 6:15p.m., at Live Oak Elementary School, 1916 Capitola Rd in Santa Cruz. Attendees will learn about the desalination plant planned by the Santa Cruz Water Department and Soquel Creek Water District to serve Santa Cruz and Live Oak residents in dry years, and Soquel District customers in all other years. Moderated by former Assemblymember John Laird, panelists will include Debbie Cook, former Mayor of Huntington Beach and Board President of Post Carbon Institute; Bill Kocher, Director, of Santa Cruz Water Dept.; Heather Cooley of Pacific Institute and author of Desalination, With a Grain of Salt; and Rick Longinotti, author of Alternatives to Desalination. Attendees will be polled on their opinions regarding water supply options. For more information, contact Rick Longinotti of Transitions Santa Cruz at longinotti@baymoon.com or (831) 425-0341. Or visit Link |
| Activism and labor films | |
| various |
Film Screening-SLEEP DEALER with director Alex Rivera Screening followed by Q&A with the director 02/04/2010 Thursday 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM Media Theater - West part of campus Room: M110 Building on the director’s past experiments with digital animation, this feature-length sci fi narrative takes us into the not-so-distant Mexican future, in which the world is divided by closed borders, yet linked together by a digital network that connects people around the world. Protagonist Memo (Luis Fernando) is fascinated with home-grown communications, which leads him to migrate to the U.S.-Mexico border in search of work in a hi-tech maquiladora. There, he meets Luz (Leonor Varela), a beautiful aspiring journalist who collects stories and helps Memo to “plug in” to the Tijuana labor market. A series of life-changing realizations ensue.
"American Dream" - Feb 2 Juxtaposed against the demolition of the nation's airtraffic controllers' union, the Hormel strikers found themselves picketing during the worst climate for organized labor since the 19th century. The film premiered at the New York Film Festival on October 6, 1990. In January 1991 it was screened at the Sundance Film Festival. On March 18, 2002, it opened in New York City. Roger Ebert liked the documentary and its message, and he wrote, "This is the kind of movie you watch with horrified fascination, as families lose their incomes and homes, management plays macho hardball, and rights and wrongs grow hopelessly tangled...The people in this film are so real they make most movie characters look like inhabitants of the funny page." Tuesday - Feb. 2, 2010 - 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. The film will feature a short introduction and then space at the end for discussion. Made in LA 2/23 The Kresge Town Hall has historically been a place for forward thinking and social experimentation. It has recently been used by students organized against the increasing privatization of the UC and for the imagination of a new UC in Santa Cruz. |
| 26th Annual MLK Convocation featuring Anna Deavere Smith | |
| 2/11 |
26th Annual MLK Convocation featuring Anna Deavere Smith 02/11/2010 Thursday 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Our featured speaker and honored guest this year is Anna Deavere Smith, award-winning actress, playwright, and professor, who will speak on “Race in America: Crossroads of Ambiguity”. Her career covers mainstream culture as well as academia, Smith's work in the theater explores the diversity of her American character and our multifaceted national identity. She is said to have created a new form of theater, combining the journalistic technique of interviewing her subjects with the art of interpreting their words through performance. She has won numerous awards, among them two Obies, two Tony nominations and a MacArthur fellowship. She was runner-up for a Pulitzer Prize for her play Fires in the Mirror. Location: Off Campus Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium - 307 Church Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: Free More info |
| Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour | |
| 2/26-7 |
Ignite your passion for adventure, action, and travel! The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour will exhilarate you with amazing big-screen stories when it comes to the Rio Theatre at 7 pm on February 26 & 27. Journey to exotic locations, paddle the wildest waters, and climb the highest peaks. Get your tickets today and be taken away to the most captivating places on earth. The 2009/2010 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings films from the 34th annual Banff Mountain Film Festival to about 285 communities around the world. From an exploration of remote landscapes and mountain cultures to adrenaline-fueled action sports, films in this year’s world tour are sure to captivate and amaze the explorer within you. Be moved. Be inspired. Don’t miss out. Reserve your tickets today. For more information visit ucscrecreation.com or call (831)459-2806. This stop on the world tour is hosted by UCSC Recreation and locally sponsored by Pacific Edge, Bugaboo, Seahorse Swim School, Sprockets, Kayak Connection. Solar Technologies, Whole Foods Market, Adventure Sports Journal and SC Weekly Benefits UCSC Wilderness Orientation Scholarship Fund & the UCSC Recreation Program Dates: 02/26/2010 Friday 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM 02/27/2010 Saturday 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM Location: Off Campus Room: Rio Theatre 1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz Category: Announcement - Film/Video - Recreation/Health/Fitness Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: $12 Students and Seniors $15 General all tickets $2 more at the door Sponsored by: OPERS/Recreation Contact information for this event: Name: Kathy O'Hara Ferraro Phone: (831) 459-1693 Email: kferraro@ucsc.edu http://ucscrecreation.com Link] |
| The Future of Capitalism | |
| 2/26-8 |
February 26, 27, 28 2010 02/26/2010 Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Details coming soon! Stay tuned! Location: Other Campus Location Friday, 2/26/2010: Dream Inn, 175 West Cliff Dr. Santa Cruz California Saturday, 2/27/2010 and Sunday, 2/28/2010: UCSC Humanities Lecture Hall Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: Free Sponsored by: Institute for Humanities Research UCSC, Humanities Division UCSC, Division of Social Sciences UCSC Contact information for this event: Name: Shann Ritchie Phone: (831) 459-5655 Email: sritchie@ucsc.edu Link |
| Solo Canada to Mexico Hike | |
| Sat 1/23 | Clegg-Haman will talk about her 2500 mile trip. 7-9pm Namaste Lounge (College 9/10). Sponsored by OPERS. |
| SUSTAINABILITY & GREEN TECH EMPLOYER PANEL | |
| 1/20 |
Wednesday, January 20th 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Earth & Marine Sciences, Room A340 Meet employers speaking about career opportunities in sustainable and green technologies. There will be time to ask questions and network. Companies attending include: Arenson Solar, Driscoll Strawberry, Ecology Design Lab, Global Exchange and GreenSpace. |
| Long Marine Lab 2010 Docent Training begins | |
| 1/13 |
01/13/2010 Wednesday 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Classes continue every Wednesday evening and most Saturday mornings through March.) Make a difference in the world, have fun, and get involved while you spread the importance of ocean science and conservation. This intensive marine science interpretation course will give you the knowledge and skills you need to inspire curiosity in visitors from across California and around the world. To join the docent team, you must be at least 18 years old by the day training begins, and willing to commit to one four-hour shift, one day every other week, for a minimum of one year. Applicants will be interviewed prior to the training start date. This class is offered only once a year––don’t miss out! Visit our website for more information and an application. Location: Other Campus Location Seymour Center at Long Marine Lab Category: Announcement - Class/Workshop Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: Free Estimated Attendance: 20 Contact information for this event: Name: Abby Borsgard Phone: (831) 459-3799 Email: aborsgar@ucsc.edu Link |
| CalPIRG Global Warming Campaign kickoff | |
| 1/19 |
7:30 pm. Think we have some mighty big problems in the world? Want to help be the solution? Come find out how you can help solve global warming, make our oceans cleaner, make higher education more affordable, provide food for the hungry, and pass health care reform. We'll be working to get over 1,000 lbs of food donated to local food banks, increase grant aid for students by $40 billion, pass a national cap on global warming, ban plastic bags from Santa Cruz to save the sea otters, and much, much more. Get course credit for doing an internship, or volunteer to make a difference in your community. There are tons of opportunities to get involved, so make sure you come find out what we have in store for this quarter! Contact by e-mail/phone, or drop by our office: 3rd Floor Student Union 831-459-4649 Campus Organizer: Carolina Van Horn mailto:carolina@calpirgstudents.org Link |
| Broom Bash | |
| 1/30 |
Saturday, January 30 2010, 10:00am - 1:00pm by Quail Hollow Ranch Park Help remove invasive French Broom from beautiful Quail Hollow Ranch Park. French Broom is an invasive, exotic plant that takes over natural habitats. join the CNPS habitat Restoration Program and park volunteers for a broom bash, removing many of these unwanted plants from the park trails. Your help with this project will improve the natural system of the park as well as its beauty. Tools will be provided. Bring work gloves, water and lunch. Tool will be provided. Contact : Lee Summers, 454-7926 Wed-Fri, 335-9348 Sat-Sun |
| Non Profit, Social Services & Sustainability Business Career Fair | |
| 1/26 |
01/26/2010 Tuesday 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Students can meet recruiters from non profit organizations, social services, government and sustainability businesses to discuss opportunities for full-time jobs and internships. Location: Merrill College - East part of campus Merrill Cultural Center Invited Audience: Open to UCSC Staff, Students, and Faculty only Admission: Free Contact information for this event: Name: Jan Carmichael Phone: (831) 459-2185 Email: jmcarmic@ucsc.edu Link |
| Frans Lanting at the Rio Theatre—Desert Journey into Wild Namibia | |
| 1/30 |
Join Frans Lanting (UCSC alum) and Christine Eckstrom on a wild desert journey through a faraway corner of southwest Africa—Namibia, a little-known country that is making a big statement to the rest of the world. The first nation to incorporate protection of the environment into its constitution, Namibia recently proclaimed its entire coastline as a national park, yet another first. This year’s show at the Rio features new images and video from the towering red dunes of the Namib Desert to the lashing South Atlantic seas that batter the “Skeleton Coast.” It will introduce you to unusual animals from the fabled desert elephant to the seldom-glimpsed brown hyena, and it will bring you eye-to-eye with eland, kudu, and the rare black rhino. A benefit presentation for the Seymour Center at Long Marine Lab Tickets and information: Seymour Center (831) 459-3800 Frans Lanting Studio (831) 429-1331 Logos Books & Records downtown Santa Cruz Dates: 01/30/2010 Saturday 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM 01/30/2010 Saturday 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Location: Off Campus The Rio Theatre, Santa Cruz Contact information for this event: Name: Abby Borsgard Phone: (831) 459-3799 Email: aborsgar@ucsc.edu Link |
| PARC CleanTech Series | |
| Th. Weekly |
Further information and previous Forum talks are available online at Forums PARC Forum at 4:00 p.m. on Thursdays Location: George E. Pake Auditorium at the Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) 3333 Coyote Hill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304 cleantech forum series ABOUT THE PARC FORUM: Link ONLINE ARCHIVE: video + audio of past Forums |
Upcoming PARC Forums in the CleanTech Forum}}
| Film Screening: Invisible Children
Discover the Unseen | |
| 1/20 |
01/20/2010 Wednesday 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM Motivated by the unseen war in Northern Uganda, Invisible Children was created by three young filmmakers with a singular mission: To use the power of stories to change lives around the world. Come check out this enlightening documentary and meet an organization at UCSC that can help you get involved and make a difference. Location: Stevenson College - East part of campus Room: Stevenson Event Center Category: Film/Video Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: Free Contact information for this event: Name: Roopa Krishna Phone: (925) 858-4775 Email: rkrishna@ucsc.edu |
| Biodiversity Collective Memory (Kitchen Gardens) | |
| 1/11 |
12:30 - 2, College Eight Room 301 Prof. Jennifer Jordan, UCSC alum |
| The Value of Nothing - Raj Patel | |
| 1/07 |
NOTE: i attended this talk, and it was great. Presumably it will be posted online soon.
To show just how the free market and corporations distort price and value, Patel suggest that the true price of a hamburger is $200 if we factor the hidden environment and health costs. He offers a timely critique of our present political system and argues that, in order to understand our current economic crisis, we need to rethink our very meaning of democracy by rebalancing society and limiting markets.Commonwealth Club Link |
| Speaking of Food | |
| ongoing |
Dr. Constanza Ocampo-Raeder, University of Maine, will discuss her work, "Cultivating and Feeding Cultural Identity: Indigenous Home Gardens of the Peruvian Amazon." Time: 4 - 5:30 pm Venue: Kresge Town Hall Dr. Ocampo-Raeder is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of Maine - Orono campus. Her primary research focuses on uncovering human signatures in the forest through the analysis of indigenous resource management strategies (swidden-fallow agriculture, hunting, gathering, and fishing). Her work in the Peruvian Amazon shows how the indigenous Ese eja people have influenced their traditional territory (an area of about 1.5 million hectares) by creating a series of anthropogenic habitats that influence vegetation structure and wildlife resources.
Dr. Roberts manages the Toronto Food Policy Council (TFPC), a citizen body of 30 food activists and experts recognized for its innovative approach to food security. In April 2009, under Roberts' leadership, the TFPC received the Bob Hunter Environmental Achievement Award, given to a City of Toronto agency with a record of outstanding leadership, for its efforts to make food an action item on the environmental agenda. Dr. Roberts has written seven books, including The No-Nonsense Guide to World Food (2008) and Real Food For A Change (1999), which promotes a food system based on the four ingredients of health, joy, justice and nature. |
| Copenhagen Action | |
| 12/16-7 |
350.org says: "...all is well in Copenhagen. We're not going to get the agreement that we need (current negotiations put us on track to hit a devastating 770ppm by century's end) and this movement will need to fight on in the years ahead. But right now, while the Copenhagen climate talks are still unfolding, we need one final push. So, the two unusual requests: 1) Make a phone call. We don't usually ask you to make calls, but today we're going to. At this link you'll find a list of every head of state and his or her phone number. You'll note that the countries are listed in either green or red type. If your nation is in green, it means they're fighting the good fight for 350. We need you to leave them a message that either expresses your pride and gratitude for their commitment to keeping 350 in the treaty text, or your earnest wish that they'll listen to the science and consider standing with the bloc of more than 100 nations standing for bold scientific targets. Please click here to make the call--you'll find everything you need: the appropriate phone numbers, a short script of what to say, and a sense of how your country's leadership is standing on this issue.
A hunger strike is not one of our usual tools either, but somehow it feels appropriate at what's a very solemn moment. Some of our allies around the world have been going without food for more than a month, and they've asked others to join this fast for 24 hours--starting any time on Thursday. We know it's late notice, especially for those of you in the eastern parts of the world--but everything just came together to pull it off. Many here in Copenhagen are doing so--including thousands of youth, members of the 350.org team, Vandana Shiva, and many more--and we wanted you to have the opportunity too. As global warming kicks in, more and more people will starve--earlier this week, at the conference's main religious service, there were shriveled ears of corn from drought-stricken parts of Africa on the altar. Most of us can't know the true terror of hunger, because we know we'll eat again soon, but we can join in what organizers are calling a Hunger Strike for Survival. If you're interested in joining in, please sign-up . It's true that we can't promise fasting will have any practical effect, but it feels right to us right now. Please consider joining us:www.350.org/fast It's true: we won't get the treaty we need in Copenhagen, but thanks to you we've made the real consequences of climate change a priority for the very first time inside this process. Onwards, Bill McKibben for 350.org PS - Can you help spread the demand for a Science-Based Treaty on Facebook? Just visit this post on Facebook, scroll down, and click "Share" to let your friends know your thoughts on the current negotiations and how you're taking action. Many thanks. You should join us on Facebook by becoming a fan of our page at facebook.com/350org and follow us on twitter by visiting twitter.com/350 To join our list (maybe a friend forwarded you this e-mail) visit http:www.350.org/signup www.350.org/signup] |
| Christmas Bird Count | |
| 12/26 |
This is a national annual event. here's a local request: Can you help Baykeeper with a Christmas Bird Count on December 26th? The annual Audubon Society's count provides data to assess the stability of bird populations and to guide conservation actions. We need at least two experienced birders familiar with pelagic bird species to join us on the Baykeeper boat for the day. Also, if you have a boat and would like to join the effort, you can help us monitor Richardson Bay and near China Camp. Audubon will host a dinner in Mill Valley for participants. If you would like to sign up, please contact Rosalind Becker, Baykeeper Program Fellow, at rosalind@baykeeper.org. weblink |
| Surfrider Monthly Cleanup | |
| 12/5 |
December 5, 2009, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Seacliff State Beach Register now at: Link |
| Save Our Shores Open House | |
| 12/05 |
Saturday, December 05 2009, 5:00pm - 8:00pm Save Our Shores invites all community members to a holiday gathering and volunteer social on Saturday, December 5th from 5:00-8:00pm. Come learn more about how to volunteer for ocean health, meet our team and enjoy the Lighted Boat Parade! Location : 345 Lake Ave. Suite A at the Santa Cruz Harbor Contact : (831)-462-5660x3, [1] Link |
| No Impact Man screening | |
| 12/9 |
Location: Del Mar Theater Santa Cruz Nubius Organics Presents Sundance Award Nominated Full-Length Feature Film: NO IMPACT MAN On Weds, Dec. 9th, please join the Santa Cruz green community for an exclusive screening of Sundance Film Festival nominated No Impact Man at the historic Del Mar Theater in downtown Santa Cruz. Pre-event reception begins at 6:40 pm and the No Impact Man film begins at 7:15 pm. Followed by a community discussion on Reducing Your Impact by Dr. J. Wallace Nichols. No Impact Man is the story of a guilty, New York liberal who decides to practice what he preaches for ONE YEAR (turns off the electricity, stops making garbage, gives up TV, taxis and take out & becomes a walking, bicycling, composting, tree hugging, polar bear saving, local food-eating citizen), all while taking his baby daughter & caffeine loving, retail-obessed, television-addicted wife along with him. Local non-profit partners Save Our Shores, People Power, Transition Santa Cruz & Ecology Action will be on-site with information on how to reduce your impact. Valet bike parking provided by People Power! Tickets $5 advance/ $7 at the door. Purchase tickets at: Link |
| Greg Mortenson, Co-author, Three Cups of Tea; | |
| 12/11 |
Greg Mortenson, Co-founder, Central Asia Institute; Co-author, Three Cups of Tea; Author, Stones in Schools: Promoting Peace with Books, Not Bombs, in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Foothill College. Local radio interview |
| Green Architecture & Bio-regional Design | |
| 11/24 | Guest lecture by Thomas Rettenwender. UCSC Baskin Auditorium 101, Tue. Nov 24, 12:00 noon |
| ARCTIC EXPEDITION CANOEING | |
| 11/19 Th | ARCTIC EXPEDITION CANOEING: A Narrative Reflection of a Novice
11/19/2009 Thursday 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Find out what it might be like to be dropped off in the middle of one of the largest protected natural region on earth where the words “vast” and “wild” and “remote” take on a whole new meaning. Journey with Skye Leone, Senior UCSC Recreation Supervisor, on America’s longest Wild and Scenic river from it’s headwaters to an Eskimo Village sixty miles from the Arctic Ocean. Slides and reflective narration on landscape, nuts and bolts of expedition canoeing, encounters with Inupiat people, and basking in the midnight sun. Location: Classroom Unit I - East part of campus Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: Free Sponsored by: UCSC Recreation Estimated Attendance: 175 Contact information for this event: Name: Skye Leone Phone: (831) 459-2800 Email: sleone@ucsc.edu Link |
| Lester Brown | |
| 11/10 | Saving Civilization Is Not a Spectator Sport
President, Earth Policy Institute, Brown sees concern in the merging of world food and energy economies. Putting corn ethanol in gas tanks and grain-intensive food (beef) into more human bellies will drive up commodity prices and exacerbate fresh water scarcity. Though he believes the Earth is under stress, Brown is hopeful, in part because for the first time since the Industrial Revolution we have begun investing in energy sources that can last forever. Brown also will comment on how the melting glaciers of Tibet could affect the price of a bagel in California. Location: SF Club Office Time: 11:30 a.m. check-in, noon program Cost: $8 members, $15 non-members, students free (with valid ID) |
| CSSC's 7th Annual Statewide Fall Convergence | |
| 11/6-8 |
The California Student Sustainability Coalition invites you to join students and young leaders from across California as we come together to build community and organizing capacity amongst individuals, campuses, and campaigns in the student sustainability movement. Share skills and resources, learn about what your peers are doing, network with other schools, and have fun! |
| Full Disclosure | |
| 10/7 Wed |
Sesnon Gallery, UCSC October 7 – November 21 2009 Opening Reception: Wed.,October 7, 4:30-6:30p.m. followed by a panel discussion with faculty artists and scientists. Full Disclosure is an inside look at the trial and error of scientists and artists through an intimate survey of their processes. An exhibition of art and artifacts, Full Disclosure views the practice and products of science—theoretical models, computational data, molecular structures—through the perceptual matrices of the arts revealing parallels and divergences between the two disciplines. Experimentation, creativity and failure, become the ultimate subjects in this unexpected juxtaposition of media, motives and forms. Related events Oct. 23, 2009: THE ART OF COLLABORATION symposium @ the new UCSC Digital Arts Research Center Oct. 23, 2009: Panel II noon-1:30pm: Authorship, Technologies and Frames with E.G. Crichton and others 3:00-4:00p.m. UCSC Foundation Forum on creativity Keynote Speaker: Ed Catmull: President, Pixar Animation Studios @ UCSC Music Recital Hall Panel III 4:30-6:00pm: Modes of Production with Melissa Gwyn and others @ the new UCSC Digital Arts Research Center |
| 7th Annual Practical Activism Conference! | |
| 10/24 Sat |
The Practical Activism Conference is a daylong, student led conference which features a keynote speaker, ten workshops, various on and off campus organizations, performances, and a variety of hands-on activism activities. This year's conference will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2009 in the College Nine & College Ten Multipurpose Room. KEYNOTE SPEAKER Bettina Aptheker |
| Day of Action for Climate Change | |
| 10/24 | This is an invitation from Bill McKibben to help build a movement--to take one day day and use it to stop the climate crisis.
UCSC : at Practical Activism draw a blue line where the ocean will be downtown one downtown on diet and global warming link one down the road in Davenport link You can download a presentation to give at UCSC; i will help you arrange a room and video equipment, contact pmmckerc@ucsc.edu On October 24, we will stand together as one planet and call for a fair global climate treaty. United by a common call to action, we'll make it clear: the world needs an international plan that meets the latest science and gets us back to safety. This movement has just begun, and it needs your help. Here's the plan: we're asking you, and people in every country on earth, to organize an action in your community on October 24. There are no limits here--imagine bike rides, rallies, concerts, hikes, festivals, tree-plantings, protests, and more. Imagine your action linking up with thousands of others around the globe. Imagine the world waking up. If we can pull it off, we'll send a powerful message on October 24: the world needs the climate solutions that science and justice demand. It's often said that the only thing preventing us from tackling the climate crisis quickly and equitably is a lack of political will. Well, the only thing that can create that political will is a unified global movement--and no one is going to build that movement for us. It's up to regular people all over the world. That's you. So register an event in your community for October 24, and then enlist the help of your friends. Get together with your co-workers or your local environmental group or human rights campaign, your church or synagogue or mosque or temple; enlist bike riders and local farmers and young people. All over the planet we'll start to organize ourselves. With your help, there will be an event at every iconic place on the planet on October 24-from America's Great Lakes to Australia's Great Barrier Reef--and also in all the places that matter to you in your daily lives: a beach or park or village green or town hall. If there was ever a time for you to get involved, it's right now. |
| Botany of Desire | |
| 10/28 | Michael Pollan's bestselling book will be on PBS. weblink |
| Marine Mammal Research Tour | |
| 10/29 |
10/25/2009 Sunday 2:15 PM to 3:30 PM Go behind the scenes at Long Marine Lab. Learn about the work of scientists and their studies of dolphins, seals, sea lions, and whales. Tour is best suited for adults and children over 10 years of age. Space limited, free with admission. Reservations required: (831) 459-3800. Location: Other Campus Location Seymour Center at Long Marine Lab Category: Announcement - Tour Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: $6 Adults; $4 Youth (4-16) and Seniors (64+); Members, Children (3 & under), and UCSC undergrads are free. Contact information for this event: Name: Abby Borsgard Phone: (831) 459-3799 Email: aborsgar@ucsc.edu Web |
| STEWART BRAND
Whole Earth Discipline: An Ecopragmatist Manifesto | |
| 10/9 and 16 Fri |
Longnow Friday October 9, 02009 Stewart Brand Rethinking Green Doors open 7:00pm, talk at 7:30pm lasting ~1.5 hours Cowell Theatre in Fort Mason Center San Francisco, California Palo Alto Oct 15 link discount tickets Friday, October 16, 7:30 PM Berkeley Arts & Letters @ FCCB in the sanctuary at 2345 Channing Way at Dana, Berkeley wheelchair access, except for upper balcony $40 (includes autographed copy of book) ($10 companion ticket available with purchase of regular ticket) at Brown Paper Tickets or 800-838-3006 Stewart Brand believes that it’s time we reset the debate about the environment and global warming. While the Green Movement has become more mainstream, Brand, a galvanizing figure whose Whole Earth Catalog can be seen as one of its cornerstone manifestos, has continued to explore the matrix of life on earth and how our place in it can be better organized to protect its future and ours. Though honored as a writer -- with the National Book Award for the Whole Earth Catalog, Eliot Montroll Award for The Media Lab, and Golden Gadfly Award for his years as editor of CoEvolution Quarterly -- Steward Brand is primarily an inventor/designer. Trained as a biologist and army officer, he was an early multimedia artist. He has created a number of lasting institutions, including New Games Tournaments, the Hackers Conference, and The WELL, a bellwether computer conference system. He is co-founder of Global Business Network, a futurist research organization fostering "the art of the long view" and is the co-chairman of the board of The Long Now Foundation. |
| An Unnatural History of UCSC | |
| 10/11 Sun |
10/11/2009 Sunday 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Join us for a day of discovery as we visit some of the sites featured in An Unnatural History of UC SC, a book that records over 50 remarkable creations, some, like Elfland and the Labyrinth, long gone. We will visit several of the more intriguing sites located in UCSC's upper campus. Bring a lunch, good walking shoes, a camera if you like, and appropriate clothing for this time of year. Location: East Field Center - East part of campus Depart Recreation Office Porch Category: Announcement - Class/Workshop - Recreation/Health/Fitness Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: $20.00 Sponsored by: OPERS/Recreation Contact information for this event: Name: Kathy O'Hara Ferraro Phone: (831) 459-1693 Email: kferraro@ucsc.edu WWW |
| Ralph Nader | |
| 10/16 Fri |
Activist; Former Presidential Candidate; Author, Only the Super-rich Can Save Us! What if some of America's most powerful individuals decided it was time to fix our government and return the power to the people? Nader ponders what would happen if a cadre of "superrich" individuals focused on unionizing Wal-Mart, advancing clean elections and improving the environment with alternative forms of energy. Nader reminds us that imagination is at the heart of every social movement and change in American politics. Location: Cubberley Theatre, 4000 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto Time: 6:30 p.m. check-in, 7 p.m. program, 8 p.m. book signing Cost: $12 members, $20 non-members |
| Research Review Day 2009 Baskin School of Engineering | |
| 10/22 Th |
10/22/2009 Thursday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM All day review of current research being done at the Baskin School of Engineering. Day also includes a poster session of research by our graduate students. Presumbly some green efforts will be on display. Location: Baskin Engineering - North part of campus Room: E2-180, E2-506, E2-599 Keynote Talk in Simularium All other presentations in Engineering 2 building Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: Free Sponsored by: Baskin School of Engineering Estimated Attendance: 80 Contact information for this event: Name: Heidi Mc Gough Phone: (831) 459-4877 Email: heids@ucsc.edu Web |
| Transition Santa Cruz Reskilling Expo | |
| 10/17 |
Location: United Methodist Church, 250 California St.,Santa Cruz Transition SC is presenting its first Reskilling Expo on October 17 from 10-4 at the United Methodist Church, 250 California Street, Santa Cruz. Choose from a multitude of demos on how to reduce food costs and conserve water. There will be presentations on: Beekeeping, fruit trees, propagation of culinary and medicinal herbs, backyard berries, chickens and ducks, canning, and foraging, edible green spaces/huertos concretos, roots, rhizomes and tubers, traditional compost, vermicompost, compost tea, anerobic compost, jam-making, bread-making, seed saving, year-round edible garden, fermenting, solar cooking, incubation and non-toxic control of invasive plants. Learn to conserve water at our demos on: `Graywater, earthworks (swales, berms and basins), rainwater catchment, composting toilet and the propagation of native plants. Explore the transition concepts of peak oil, climate chaos, and economics. Reflect on where your money works at a talk about local banking. Speak your mind and heart to one of our Keynote Listeners. Consider integrating sustainable living with activism to transform the structures driving environmental and social harm. There will be good food and live music as well. Please join us! Admission by donation : $0- $25 Contact: Bonnie Linden bonnielinden@sbcglobal.net |
| Sea Otters ~ Barometers of Ocean Health | |
| 10/22 Th |
Blooms & Bugs Ken Norris Memorial Lectures Series 2009: 10/22/2009 Thursday 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Dr. Raphael Kudela (UCSC): Marine Animals as Ocean Sentinels of Harmful Algae: Early Warning or Ignored Problem? AND Dr. Melissa Miller (USGS and UC Davis): tba Since being protected by the Endangered Species Act, the sea otter population has recovered from less than 50 animals near Big Sur to more than 2400 animals along the California coast today. Despite this good news, recent data indicates a declining population—WHY? We don’t hunt them for fur. We don’t trap them in nets. They are a protected species. What is happening to the sea otter and what does it mean to us? Six of the most prominent marine scientists and world otter experts will take us on a journey of discovery and understanding as to why sea otters are a barometer of ocean health. “Unlike previous decades where overhunting and fishing were the key causes, at least 50 percent of otter deaths are now due to a variety of infectious diseases, parasites, and pollution” says Dr. David Jessup, Wildlife Veterinarian at the Marine Wildlife Veterinary Care and Research Center, California Department of Fish and Game. The first of three distinct lecture evenings will cover the many obstacles facing sea otters today, what their declining population tells us about the health of our oceans, and what we are doing to prevent further decline of this charismatic and important “keystone” species. Location: La Feliz Room Seymour Center at Long Marine Lab, 100 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz, near Natural Bridges State Beach Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: Free Contact information for this event: Name: Abby Borsgard Phone: (831) 459-3799 Email: aborsgar@ucsc.edu Web |
| Annual Fall Harvest Festival | |
| 9/26 | Saturday, September 26, 11 am - 5 pm, UCSC Farm. Come celebrate the fall harvest at our biggest "open farm house" of the year! Apple pie baking contest, great live music, farm tours, cooking and gardening workshops, kids' activities, and much more!
Note: We still need a few volunteers during the 12:30-3 pm and 3 pm - 5:30 pm time slots at the Harvest Festival. If you can help, contact us at 459-3240, or by email to casfs@ucsc.edu. Also coming up ... Choosing, Growing and Enjoying Peppers Saturday, October 3, 10 am - 12 pm, UCSC Farm Garden manager Christof Bernau shares his love of peppers at this workshop, which will include a tasting session. Learn how to select, plant, grow and enjoy this wonderfully versatile vegetable. $10 for Friends of the Farm and Garden members; $15 general public, payable at the workshop. Questions? Call 459-3240 or send email. |
Banff Mountain Film Festival
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| 9/26 | 09/26/2009 Saturday 7:00 PM to 9:15 PM
Faster, steeper, higher, deeper! The most outrageous mountain sport films from the 33rd annual Banff Mountain Film Festival will thrill and inspire you with big-screen adventures when RADICAL REELS comes to UCSC Media Theatre at 7 pm on September 26. Bike tough trails, paddle wild waters, and ski steep slopes. The Radical Reels Tour runs every spring & winter and spans North America bringing a variety of mountain sport films to a wide range of viewers from hard-core outdoor adventurers to weekend warriors. Grab your tickets and hang on to your seats as we present the world's best action films on skiing, boarding, climbing, biking, kayaking and more - all brought to life on the big screen. This stop on the RADICAL REELS tour is hosted by UC Santa Cruz Recreation Dept and sponsored by BayTree Bookstore, Sprockets, Pacific Edge Climbing Gym and Adventure Sports Journal. Benefit for UCSC Mens and Womens Soccer and UCSC Recreation Tickets onsale online at www.ucscrecreation.com, Pacific Edge Climbing Gym and Sprockets Bicycle Shop Location: Media Theater - West part of campus located in the Performing Arts Complex Category: Announcement - Film/Video - Recreation/Health/Fitness Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: $10 Students/Seniors in advance $12 General $2 more at the door Sponsored by: OPERS/Recreation |
| Marine Mammal Research Tour | |
| 9/27 |
9/27/2009 Sunday 2:15 PM to 3:30 PM Go behind the scenes at Long Marine Lab. Learn about the work of scientists and their studies of dolphins, seals, sea lions, and whales. Tour is best suited for adults and children over 10 years of age. Space limited, free with admission. Reservations required: (831) 459-3800. Location: Other Campus Location Seymour Center at Long Marine Lab Category: Announcement - Tour Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: $6 Adults; $4 Youth (10-16), Students, Seniors (64+); Members, and UCSC undergrads are free.
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| Sea Otters : Barometers of Ocean Health | |
| 10/01 Th |
10/01/2009 Thursday 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Dr. Tim Tinker (USGS): Big Sur vs. Monterey: Understanding Human Impacts on Sea Otter Population Health AND Dr. Keith Miles (USGS and UC Davis): The Doctor is In: Using Human Medicine to Diagnose What Ails the Sea Otter. Since being protected by the Endangered Species Act, the sea otter population has recovered from less than 50 animals near Big Sur to more than 2400 animals along the California coast today. Despite this good news, recent data indicates a declining population—WHY? We don’t hunt them for fur. We don’t trap them in nets. They are a protected species. What is happening to the sea otter and what does it mean to us? Six of the most prominent marine scientists and world otter experts will take us on a journey of discovery and understanding as to why sea otters are a barometer of ocean health. “Unlike previous decades where overhunting and fishing were the key causes, at least 50 percent of otter deaths are now due to a variety of infectious diseases, parasites, and pollution” says Dr. David Jessup, Wildlife Veterinarian at the Marine Wildlife Veterinary Care and Research Center, California Department of Fish and Game. The first of three distinct lecture evenings will cover the many obstacles facing sea otters today, what their declining population tells us about the health of our oceans, and what we are doing to prevent further decline of this charismatic and important “keystone” species. Location: Other Campus Location Room: La Feliz Room Seymour Center at Long Marine Lab, 100 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz, near Natural Bridges State Beach Invited Audience: Open to Public Admission: Free Sponsored by: Luckenbach Trustee Council Estimated Attendance: 98 Contact information for this event: Name: Abby Borsgard Phone: (831) 459-3799 Email: aborsgar@ucsc.edu Web |
| Online Event: Energy Literacy | |
| 8/26 /on-going | Attendance is limited, so register now. We'll send you a reminder before the webcast. And please feel free to share this invitation with others.
Date: Wednesday, August 26th at 10 am PT Price: Free Duration: Approximately 60 minutes To register Questions? Please send email to webcast@oreilly.com Dr. Saul Griffith has multiple degrees in materials science and mechanical engineering and completed his PhD in Programmable Assembly and Self Replicating machines at MIT. He is the co-founder of numerous companies including: Low Cost Eyeglasses, Squid Labs, Potenco, Instructables.com, HowToons, Makani Power, and WattzOn, a free online tool to quantify, track, compare and understand the total amount of energy needed to support all of the facets of your lifestyle. Saul has been awarded numerous awards for invention including the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Collegiate Inventor's award, and the Lemelson-MIT Student prize. In 2007 he received a MacArthur Foundation "Genius Grant." A large focus of Saul's research efforts are in minimum and constrained energy surfaces for novel manufacturing techniques and other applications. Saul holds multiple patents and patents pending in textiles, optics, nanotechnology, and energy production You may also want to register for the second webcast in this series, taking place Sept. 3 at 10am PT. Professor Per F. Pederson, Chair of the Department of Nuclear Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, presents Nuclear Energy: Future Directions. Weblink |
| David Mas Masumoto - The Wisdom of the Last Farmer | |
| 9/5 Sat. 10 am | David Mas Masumoto - The Wisdom of the Last Farmer: Harvesting Legacies from the Land
radio interview listen live Hailed by The New York Times as "a poet of farming" and the Los Angeles Times as the "Rockstar Farmer" who "uses his farm as Thoreau did his Walden Pond," David Mas Masumoto weaves together stories of family and farming, life and death to reveal age-old wisdom that is fast disappearing—and urgently needed. When Slow Food activist David Mas Masumoto’s father has a stroke in the sprawling fields of their farm, the reality of his father’s mortality drives Masumoto to reevaluate the significance and meaning of farming in an information-driven, modern world. As Masumoto nurses his father back to health, and becomes a teacher to the master who had once schooled him, he reclaims the practical and emotional wisdom that they and their ancestors had learned from working the land. Realizing that he himself needs to pass on a wealth of knowledge to the next generation, he writes this impassioned narrative—part memoir, part life instruction—about re-connecting to the land. Masumoto is the award-winning author of Epitaph for a Peach and other books, popular columnist, spokesperson for organic farming, and a fellow at The Kellogg Foundation. A third-generation farmer, he grows certified organic peaches, nectarines, and grapes on his family’s eighty-acre California farm.The following Saturday, you ca hear an interview with Novella Carpenter, author of Farm City: the Education of an Urban Farmer |
earlier book, Epigraph for a Peach
| Trashed, The Movie | |
| 7/09 | Quite a good documentary on solid waste, includes Freegans ;) on PBS |
| UCSC Summer Sustainability Institute Seminar Series | |
| Tuesday evenings, 7-9 PM |
At the Program in Community and Ecology, in The Village (Lower Quarry) This is a series of evening seminars offering talks by faculty and other experts on topics related to sustainability. It is open to students, staff, faculty & the public. The location is the meeting room at the Program in Community and Ecology (PICA), in The Village (Lower Quarry). Sponsored by the Center for Global, International & Regional Studies, PICA, the Sustainability Engineering & Design Working Group, and others. June 23: Defining & practicing sustainability (Ronnie Lipschutz, Politics, UCSC) For more information, contact: Ronnie Lipschutz, 459-3275; rlipsch@ucsc.edu |
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