When: Thursday, September 29 at 7:00-8:30AM (PT); 8:00-9:30AM (MT); 9:00-10:30AM(CT); 10:00-11:30AM (ET)
Where: Zoom at https://xavier.zoom.us/j/98786236454. Password: 189949
Description: Dr. Phillip Thompson, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Director of the Center for Environmental Justice and Sustainability will share Seattle University’s experience developing a Climate Impact Clinic. In 2021, a team of graduate students developed the Climate Impact Guide (CIG) which uses a streamlined version of the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s greenhouse gas emissions calculator to help small businesses determine their baseline carbon footprint. The presentation will also discuss how a second team of students worked with a medium-sized pizza chain to use the CIG and develop recommendations for reducing the company’s carbon footprint. Participants will be asked to consider how their campuses might adopt the CIG process and have their students work with local, small businesses to reduce their climate impacts. Contact Kathleen (smythe@xavier.edu) or Jay (leighter@creighton.edu) with questions about this workshop or ideas for future workshops.
When: Tuesday, October 4, 11:00AM-2:00PM
Where: The Quad
Description: Come visit us at the annual involvement fair to learn more about the Center for Environmental Justice and Sustainability (CEJS) and ways to get involved! Learn more here.
When: October 10th - 14th
Where: Virtual
Description: This event features headliners for people to learn about the climate crisis and what it means for us. SU student Donna Shabazi (School of Law, '24; CEJS student fellow '21-'22) will be presenting on October 12th about "Student-led Climate Movements Across the United States." Learn more here.
When: Thursday, October 13th, 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM PST
Where: Wyckoff Auditorium
Description: Understanding the global climate system is one of the great scientific challenges of our time, and the oceans are at the center of the problem. In this lecture, we will consider types of wave motion occurring in the world's oceans. We will examine the importance of internal waves, wave breaking, and ice formation on the global ocean circulation. We will also show how mathematical modeling, scientific computing, and laboratory experiments combine to improve our understanding of ocean waves. Presented by Henrik Kalisch. For more information, contact John Carter from the Mathematics Department.
Food Justice Week at SU, hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA), is a week dedicated to exploring the complex relationship between food and justice. Join us this year for interactive, educational, and thought-provoking events that center on issues of college food security, sustainability, resource sharing, and food systems. For a full programming schedule, visit OMA's calender. To learn more about OMA's Food Security Initiative, click here.
When: Tuesday, October 18th, 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM PST
Where: STCN 120
Description: Campus Ministry is hosting a lunchtime event called “Soup with Substance,” where students have the opportunity to engage with a larger social justice issue from various faith-based perspectives with the help of guest speakers who are knowledgeable about the topic, and then are invited to take concrete action steps toward greater justice in that area. This month’s topic is ecological justice/care for creation. Learn more here.
When: Thursday, October 20th, 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM PST
Where: Le Roux Room (STCN 160)
Description: This event will inaugurate the Laudato Si' Action Platform with the Seattle University Community. President Peñalver, campus partners, and faculty and staff to learn about and celebrate our community's participation in the "Seven-Year Journey Toward Integral Ecology." After the program, there will a reception with food and drink. RSVP to ICTC@seattleu.edu.
When: Thursday, October 27th, 4:00 PM PST
Where: Le Roux Room (STCN 160)
Description: Dr. Cecilia Titizano, a native of Bolivia of Quechua-Aymara descent and Director of Latina/o Theology and Ministry Leadership Network of the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University will speak on reading Laudato Si' through the lenses of Querida Amazoni. RSVP here.
When: Saturday, October 29th, 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM PST
Where: 715 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98104; meet outside PAVL at 10:00 AM to walk as group or meet at the farm by 10:30
Description: Yes Farm is a Black-owned farm in the Yesler Terrace neighborhood with a mission to build a Black-led food system focusing on creating a network of food actors, acquiring and stewarding land, facilitating food system education, and creating space for Black liberation, healing, and joy. YES Farm, OMA, CEJS, and Campus Ministry will be leading volunteering at YES Farm. Learn more about YES Farm here and register here.
When: Thursday, November 10th, 5:30 - 7:30 PM PST
Where: Wyckoff Auditorium (Bannan 244)
Description: Local independent documentary producer John de Graaf's newest film celebrates the life and legacy of Stewart Udall, a former Interior Secretary and Environmental and Social Justice Advocate. This the first and only film to follow Udall's life: from his childhood to his life as a climate activist and public official. He was the first public official to speak out against climate change in the 1960s. Join CEJS, Film Studies, EVST, and SU student Gabby Robinson (production intern) for the Seattle premiere. See flyer here.
When: Tuesday, November 30th, 7:00 PM PST
Where: Climate Pledge Arena
Description: Come support SU Men's Basketball and CEJS's sustainability initiatives!
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When: Thursday, December 8th, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM PST
Where: Seattle University Campion Hall
Description: Local teens and adults from around the Puget Sound are invited to discuss environmental issues facing our community. You can share ideas, talk with professionals, and connect with peers who are passionate about environmental issues. Environmental organizations will be present to share ways you can get involved. This event is free. You can learn more here and register here.
When: January 30th - February 3rd
Where: C-Street Market
Description: Learn about the CR2ZW Competition, SU’s recycling programs, our zero waste goals and more!
When: February 10th, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Meeting at 10th & Columbia to start tour
Description: Join OMA and Grounds & Landscaping on a tour around campus and discover all the edible gardens available to us! You’ll visit the Broadway P-Patch, the Potager Garden and the Orchard on 14th Avenue. The Edible Campus Initiative is an urban agriculture tool for teaching others, a way to rethink broken food systems, and an incubator for inventive ideas about food security. By designing edibles into the existing gardens, SU Grounds encourages students to identify and harvest food in their own backyard. You can learn more and RSVP here!
When: Session 1: Tuesday Feb. 28th, 12:30-1:45; Session 2: Wednesday April 5th, 12:30-1:45; Session 3: Tuesday May 2nd, 12:30-1:15
Where: On campus
Description: Join ICTC and faculty from across disciplines in reading and discussing Cathonomics by Anthony M. Arnett. Cathonomics is an ethical and practical guide to readers of all faiths and backgrounds seeking to create a world economy that is more prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable for all. Annett unites insights in economics with those from theology, philosophy, climate science, and psychology, exposing the failures of neoliberalism while offering us a new model rooted in the wisdom of Catholic social teaching and classical ethical traditions. Read more about the book and author here. Please commit to at least two dates and RSVP to ICTC@seattleu.edu. The book and a light lunch will be provided.
When: March 6th - 8th
Where: Oregon State University
Description: Join CEJS at the WOHESC 2023 Conference March 6-8 with sessions focused on social, political, economic, and environmental justice, and student leadership. WOHESC is a platform for inspiring change and action related to sustainability and social justice within the Pacific Northwest's higher education institutions to be shared. This year's conference theme is the "Mindscape & Landscape: The Intertwined Nature of Mental, Social + Planetary Health." Stay tuned for more information about the conference. All SU members receive a 30% registration discount by following this link. Additionally, CEJS is offering 10 sponsorships for SU students to participate and attend for FREE in the VIRTUAL WOHESC sessions! Please contact Yolanda Cieters if you’re interested in participating.
When: Wednesday, March 1st, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST
Where: Library Plaza
Description: Come watch SU’s recycling team audit our recycling stream and see how much recyclable material SU generates in 1 day.
When: Wednesday, March 8th, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST
Where: Bellarmine Turn-around
Description: Have items you are wanting to donate or recycle? Bring those things to SU!
When: May 3rd, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Chardin 142
Description: Come play bingo and learn about Zero Waste practices around the world with Zero Waste Intern Karina! All participants will have a great opportunity to win a gift card for our favorite local business, The Naked Grocer (@thenakedgrocer). Located in Capitol Hill, this store offers a zero-waste shopping experience. Free food will also be provided!
When: May 8th, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM PST
Where: Library East Plaza (STCN 160 Rain Plan)
Description: Come and plant your own seeds at this free Mindful Planting event! Participants will get a prompted mindfulness guide as they plant their selected seeds and color their mini pots. Harvest your mindfulness and set intentions for the future. At the end, take home your new plant friend and watch them grow! You can learn more and RSVP here.
When: May 11th, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM PST
Where: Zoom (or in CASEY 515 to view the virtual presentation)
Description: During this event, Dr. Shimuzu will focus on food insecurity and related health outcomes and disparities across the lifespan. Dr. Shimuzu brings unique social work perspectives by applying a social justice lens and psychosocial framework to understand dietary disparities among young adults through interventions, community programming/participation, and food policy. Email oma@seattleu.edu for questions. You can learn more and RSVP here.
When: May 13th, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PST
Where: Meeting at northwest corner of Cal Anderson Park
Description: On this guided walk with a local naturalist and conservation practitioner, you will get to explore the southern portion of the 11th Ave E "biodiversity corridor," which links more than 70 acres of open space in the heart of Capitol Hill. On this walk, you'll move between habitat patches at Capitol Hill and Seattle University and discuss the forces that affect patterns of urban biodiversity, the hazards that wildlife face, and why it's important for us to protect our plant and animal friends. Registration is free but limited to 20 people. You can learn more and register here.
When: May 13th, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM PST
Where: Volunteer Park
Description: Come and join SGSU in Volunteer Park as we enjoy nature, practice Loving Kindness meditation, and simply be. We will have blankets and snacks. You are welcome to bring your own blanket, friends, a picnic, anything to make you feel comfortable. Look for balloons! We will be on the lawn within sight of the Volunteer Park Conservatory (north of the Dahlia Garden on Google Maps) with large blankets. You can learn more and RSVP here.
When: May 14th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST
Where: Starting at Cal Anderson Shelter House
Description: Help our neighbors and join us in partnership with the “Caring for Capitol Hill” community organization to create a beautiful community together! We'll pick up trash, clean drains, and report any hazardous materials. All supplies will be provided. For questions, email kyi1@seattleu.edu. You can learn more and sign up here.
When: May 23rd, 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM PST
Where: Sinegal 100
Description: This seminar will be led by Aimee Fullerton (landscape ecologist) and Sarah Morley (research ecologist), both of whom work for NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center. The removal of two large dams on the Elwha River is a unique opportunity to examine the effects of restoration on a watershed scale. For the first half of the seminar, they will provide a brief overview of the Elwha restoration project and highlight different ecosystem responses to date. For the second half, they will talk about community science initiatives and focus on a collaborative temperature monitoring project with SU students.
When: May 25th, 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
Where: Stuart T. Rolfe Community Room in ADAL Building or over Zoom (link to join is HERE)
Description: Peter Durland is CEJS's 2022-2023 Gary L. Chamberlain student research fellow. On May 25, he will be presenting his project and research results. Peter has been examining current tree retention laws in Seattle and advocating for policy change that balances the need for affordable housing with the benefits tree coverage provides to the city. With rising housing costs, provisions meant for private homeowners are being utilized by companies to increase the allowable building footprint and profits. This footprint increase has had a detrimental impact on the canopy coverage in the city, leading to the loss of many benefits provided by an urban forest. Peter is analyzing these issues in search of a solution that can help to mitigate these complex issues. Bring you own lunch; refreshments and cookies provided. You can learn more here.