A log of sustainability events at UofL which have already taken place.
Date
Event
April 18, 2024
Gender, Equity & Climate Justice Conference Thursday, April 18th, 10am-2:30pm, Microsoft Teams - Register here. Join us for the inaugural Gender, Equity, & Climate Justice Conference, taking place virtually on Microsoft Teams. Topics include: gender equity leadership in Louisville, climate justice, menstrual equity, human trafficking in the Latinx community, disability justice, and reproductive justice. View conference sessions here. This is in partnership with Louisville Metro Office for Women, UofL Sustainability, Sister Song of Kentucky and United Nations Association – Women at UofL. Register here.
April 18, 2024
Kentuckiana Meeting for Advancing Participatory Sciences: Integrating Health, Environment, and Community Resilience Thursday, April 18th, 9am-4pm, at the Urban Design Studio (427 W Muhammad Ali Blvd) - Registration Required As the intersection of environmental sustainability, health, and community development gains significance, it is imperative to foster collaboration among organizations leading efforts in these domains. Recognizing the shared commitment to fostering resilient communities, this meeting aims to explore synergies between climate change, health, outdoor recreation, and community resilience, fostering a holistic approach to address common challenges through a New Vision of Health. Join for a day of recognizing opportunities, showcasing excellence and envisioning new partnerships in support of high-impact participatory sciences—variously called citizen science, community science, volunteer monitoring, and other things—in the Kentuckiana region. Through plenaries, posters, and facilitated discussions participants will work towards developing actionable strategies that address climate change, health, and community resilience in an integrated manner. Registration fees are being sponsored by the Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute at the University of Louisville, which is organizing the event. Registration includes seats for the morning plenary session, lunch, seats for facilitated, themed breakout discussions, and light refreshments during an afternoon networking hour. Please register by April 7, 2024 to ensure we have sufficient food. A small surcharge will be added for registrations received after April 1st.Learn more and register here.
April 16, 2024
Seriously Tracking Litter in Beargrass Creek Tuesday, April 16th, 7pm, United Crescent Hill Ministries (150 State Street), or join virtually (register here) - Add to Calendar The Greater Louisville Sierra Club, invites you to join them as we hear from UofL Sustainability graduate student, Ella Swigler, and learn about her research around local streams using the National Geographic Marine Debris Tracker app. Ella’s work examined the anthropogenic litter trends in Beargrass Creek. This research began as a part of the CEEEM Program (Community-engaged Educational Ecosystem Model) through the Aqlan Lab at UofL. It is an 8-week project founded by the National Science Foundation. The team explored the land use/land cover surrounding each of the three forks, as well as the habitat health and human awareness at various sites along the creek. Each of these variables were analyzed in relationship to the amount of litter observed within the selected sites using the National Geographic Marine Debris Tracker app. To expand the work, Ella explored how this data could be integrated into a hydrologic model to study the litter patterns further. She also examined how the Marine Debris Tracker could support more citizen science projects and sought to find the trends behind anthropogenic litter accumulation that would inform meaningful action steps to reduce the pollution, not only in Beargrass Creek, but for all the critical urban waterways that can be easily overlooked in cities. The importance of connecting citizens to local tributaries and advocating for the conservation of these urban waterways cannot be emphasized enough as crucial components for ultimately healthy rivers and clean oceans. Ella Swigler is pursuing her masters in the Sustainability program at U of L. She completed her undergraduate work at Florida State, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science. Ella had the opportunity to work at the Coastal Plains Institute during her undergraduate studies where she studied the biotic diversity of the coastal plain of the southeastern United States and the water quality of ephemeral wetlands. It was there that she was introduced to citizen science through the institute’s amazing community outreach and environmental education programs. In Louisville, she has continued to gain experience in the field of water quality and watershed conservation, working at the U of L Stream Institute and conducting her thesis research in Beargrass Creek. She enjoys being a part of the clean water efforts through organizations like the Kentucky Watershed Watch and the Ohio River Way. Studying Earth and its beauty is one of her greatest passions. Ella loves learning how communities can restore the environment and improve the quality of life for those who have been impacted by its degradation. In these times of climate change and growing uncertainty for what the future will bring, it is important to hold onto hope and that’s the driving goal of her research. She hopes to always be able to give the data back to the citizens so that, as a community, we can all make informed decisions and work together to create a solution. There is always hope to be found in a group of committed individuals working towards change! Free warm pizza will be served for all attendees, starting at 6:30pm. Learn more and register to attend virtually here.
April 16, 2024
Sustainability Roundtable: Social Impact of Louisville's Newest Park Tuesday, April 16th, 4pm, Microsoft Teams WATCH VIDEO RECORDING. Join Microsoft Teams Meeting (Conference ID: 266 387 272 198# Passcode:kxhTvM) or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Phone Conference ID: 295 371 60#) Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our Spring Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm (1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27, 3/19, 4/2, 4/16, 4/23). We continue the spring series with Quincy Langford, UofL Sustainability Masters student, sharing his research on Surveying Resident Experience and Mapping Block Conditions near Alberta Jones Park. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 15-20 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
April 15, 2024
Dying of Whiteness - A Conversation with Jonathan Metzl Monday, April 15th, noon, HSC Kornhauser Library auditorium, Add to your Calendar The University of Louisville Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and our supportive UofL communities, cordially welcome you to join a conversation with psychiatrist and award-winning author Jonathan Metzl. Dr. Metzl is the author of the groundbreaking book, Dying of Whiteness: How the Politics of Racial Resentment is Killing America’s Heartland. His recently released book, What We’ve Become: Living and Dying in a Country of Arms, looks at a racially charged mass shooting in Nashville, Tennessee, and reexamines how we as a nation should address gun violence. Being a gun violence expert, professor, and psychiatrist is a unique combination that allows Dr. Metzl to speak and write about gun violence in America, and in particular to address stereotypes that link guns with race or mental illness, or that blame mental illness for mass shootings and other gun crimes. Dr. Metzl is the Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor of Sociology and Psychiatry, and the director of the Department of Medicine, Health, and Society, at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. He received his MD from the University of Missouri, MA in humanities/poetics and psychiatric internship/residency from Stanford University, and PhD in American culture from University of Michigan. If you cannot join us in person, there is also an option to attend virtually. Light snacks and refreshments will be available on a first come, first served basis for in-person attendees. For virtual guests, the link will be shared via email closer to the event date. Carmichael's Bookstore has partnered with us to sell copies of Dr. Metzl's books during the event, and Dr. Metzl will be available for a short time to sign books at the conclusion of the event. This is a FREE event, open to all. ASL interpreting provided. Contact hscodi@louisville.edu with questions.
April 15, 2024
Earth Week Day of Service on Campus Monday, April 15th, 11am - 6pm, various locations SAB Engaging Issues and the Student Sustainability Coalition are collaborating to offer four fun service activities across campus to honor the Earth! Join us for this Sustainability Day of Service featuring four different service sites:
11am – Composting: Join us at 240 E. Bloom St. (block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook & Floyd Streets, map), to help turn “trash” into treasure as we manage UofL’s volunteer-powered community composting operation. Dress to get dirty. Boots recommended. Tools provided.
1pm Clean4Cards cleanup: Meetup outside the Red Barn for a campus litter cleanup!
4pm – UPA Garden: Join us at the Urban & Public Affairs Garden (426 W. Bloom St., behind Bettie Johnson Hall) to help us get ready for spring growing!
5pm – Garden Commons: Join us at the Garden Commons (northeast of the Baptist Center) to help us get ready for spring growing!
UofL Grawemeyer Award 2024 World Order lecture by Neta Crawford Thursday April 11th, 1:00-2:30pm, Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium, Add to your Calendar Dr. Crawford is Montague Burton Chair in International Relations, Professorial Fellow at Balliol College, Oxford University, and she will be discussing her book The Pentagon, Climate Change, and War (MIT Press, 2022). In this book she explains how the U.S. military’s dependence on fossil fuels and consequent need to defend the sources of those fuels leads to a cycle of demand, consumption, militarization and conflict. She also explains how the Pentagon has reduced substantially its dependence on fossil fuels, but can do more to make life on our planet sustainable. She will take questions from the audience following her presentation. This event is free and open to the public. Learn more about Dr. Crawford and the Grawemeyer Awards online here
April 10, 2024
Breonna Taylor Lecture on Structural Inequality Wednesday, April 10th, 6pm, Speed Art Museum Damon Hewitt, president/executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, will deliver the 2024 Breonna Taylor Lecture on Structural Inequality. He will present "Democracy Forward: Advocacy, Empowerment and Inclusion.” The recipients of the Darryl T. Owens Community Service Award and Breonna Taylor Legacy Fellowships will be announced. The event is sponsored by the UofL Brandeis School of Law. For questions, contact Jill Scoggins, 852-6374.
April 9, 2024
Guerrilla Gardening Workshop RESCHEDULED FOR: Tuesday, April 9th, 4pm, Garden Commons, Add to your Calendar Join us in UofL's sustainable Garden Commons next to the Baptist Center to learn some successful strategies for beautifying and feeding the world in abandoned and ignored urban spaces! If you're like us and have walked by an ugly vacant lot and thought "Farm It!", then this is the workshop for you! We'll talk seed-bombs and etiquette and anything else you need to be empowered to make this city grow! This is part of the spring series of Garden Workshops hosted by the Garden Commons, a shared, collectively-managed space, open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Facebook Event.
April 8, 2024
Sustainability Pop-up Fair Monday, April 8th, Noon-2:30pm, Strickler Quad The Honors Student Council and Student Sustainability Council will host a pop-up sustainability fair with campus and student organizations sharing what they do with you, as we all enjoy the total solar eclipse! There will be eclipse glasses and many other freebies!
April 6, 2024
Lucky Horseshoe Neighborhood Tree Planting Saturday, April 6th, 10am-2pm, Wellman Memorial Wesleyan Church (3220 Bohannon Ave) - Register here. The UofL Sustainability Council invites everyone out to join us at this neighborhood tree planting sponsored by Louisville Grows on the southern edge of our Belknap campus! We seek your volunteer support to help restore the tree canopy in the Lucky Horseshoe neighborhood just south of campus in the area around Churchill Downs. Join us to help us improve the health of the residents in the Lucky Horseshoe neighborhood through urban forestry. Trained Citizen Foresters will lead groups of volunteers to properly plant trees on residential and business properties, and in the right-of-ways along the streets. No experience is necessary, everyone is welcome to come play in the dirt with us! This planting is sponsored by MSD in partnership with Louisville Metro District 15's inaugural Building Our Blocks (BOB) program. Building Our Blocks is an event that seeks to transform a single neighborhood in one day through projects such as tree plantings, home repair, street safety improvements, beautification, and more. The goal is to be proactive in solving issues our community members face daily by bringing city services to their doorstep. Registration begins at 9:30 am. Planting groups depart at 10:00 am. Snacks, coffee and water will be provided. Dress appropriately for the weather and for getting dirty. Closed-toed shoes are required. We will plant trees come rain or shine. Register here.
April 5, 2024
The Untold History of the Valley of the Drums EPA Superfund Site Friday, April 5th, 11am-1pm, Ekstrom Library E254 Join UofL Masters in Sustainability graduate, Sam Satterly, for a community knowledge exchange session at which she will share her research uncovering, "a comedy of errors by federal, state and local agencies that has allowed hazardous wastes to pollute the ground and, possibly, a nearby waterway" in Jefferson Memorial Forest on the southern edge of Louisville. Food will be provided. For more information about her research, see:
Inaugural Baldwin-King Memorial Lecture with Harmony Holiday Thursday, April 4th, 5pm Reception, 6pm Lecture, Roots 101: African American Museum (124 N 1st St), Add to your Calendar UofL's Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute’s Baldwin-King Project invites everyone to join us for the inaugural Baldwin-King Memorial Lecture. On the anniversary of the assassination of our dear brother Martin Luther King, Jr., we welcome Sister Harmony Holiday to deliver the inaugural Baldwin-King Memorial Lecture. Read Harmony Holiday's article, "The day Martin Luther King and James Baldwin came to Beverly Hills" (Los Angeles Times, May 2023). Meet the speaker and enjoy light refreshments starting at 5pm. Program begins at 6pm. This gathering will be built around a lecture and audience conversation on, “What would James Baldwin and Martin Luther King, Jr. think of America today?” It is FREE and open to the public, but tickets are required.
April 4, 2024
Environmental Health Sciences Seminar: The Work of Air Justice Thursday, April 4th, 11am-noon, room 124 Clinical & Translational Research Building, or Microsoft Teams Add to your Calendar Join UofL’s Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences and the Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology for the next EHS seminar with Megan Poole, assistant professor of English, and Eboni Neal Cochran, co-director of Rubbertown Emergency Action (REACT), a grassroots organization of residents living near or at the fence-line of a cluster of chemical facilities commonly referred to as “Rubbertown.” Her work helps residents fight for strong laws to stop toxic air pollution at local, state, and federal levels and full disclosure of chemical exposures.Megan Poole (Ph.D., Penn State University) is an Assistant Professor of English at the University of Louisville where she specializes in rhetoric, feminist science studies, and science and technical writing. Her research considers how rhetoric can bring the sciences to value non-traditional ways of knowing, such as embodied knowledge that comes through lived experience. Eboni received the UofL Sustainability Council's 2023 Josh Smith Sustainability Award for her work with Dr. Poole, who is an alum of the Council's Green Threads Program. Register here for online attendance.
April 3, 2024
UNA Women Earth Day Workshop Wednesday, April 3rd, 6-7pm, SAC W107, Add to your Calendar UofL's chapter of UNA Women invites you to an early Earth Day workshop on April 3rd. Join us in making sustainability more accessible! Together, we will design a personalized tote bag that you can use in your everyday to reduce single-use plastic waste!
April 3, 2024
Ali Bantu Ashanti Meet and Greet Wednesday, April 3rd, 9:30-11:30am, Ekstrom Library 258, Add to your Calendar Please join us at the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research in Ekstrom Library for a meet and greet with Colombian Civil Rights and Environmental lawyer Alí Bantu Ashanti from the Racial Justice Collective. Bantu directs Colombia's Racial Justice Collective and serves as an Expert Commissioner for Justice Reform. Meet him on his international tour stop in Louisville! Ali works with a collective of Afro-Colombian lawyers who joined to defend young people facing police and army repression during massive anti-racist street protests of recent years. Whether in Kentucky or Colombia, all our struggles for liberation are connected. Learn more about Ali here. Alí and the Racial Justice Collective’s work addresses both civil rights and the rights of nature, and his visit to Louisville is part of their efforts to create international networks on shared efforts. Enjoy a light breakfast and the chance to talk with Alí about his work and with staff from VOCAL-Kentucky, who are coordinating his visit to Louisville. VOCAL-KY, the Kentucky Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, Louisville-Showing Up for Racial Justice, and Anne Braden Institute are hosting events throughout the day on- and off-campus. As the Racial Justice Collective writes of Alí’s international tour: “We look to deepen our dialogue and consolidate working alliances with Black organizations and leaders; civil society organizations, universities and thought leaders; lawyers and especially collegial networks of lawyers. We want to exchange ideas and experiences with people who are working to strengthen democracy and defend the environment; who are leading the fights against police violence and militarization; those who are organizing for safe communities with less guns and drug policies that actually help people." Full Itinerary 9:30 AM- Meet & Greet: Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, 2215 S 3rd St Louisville, KY 40208, Rm 258 2:00 PM- Civil Rights History Tour: Muhammad Ali Center, 144 N 6th St Louisville, KY 40202 4:00 PM Community Discussion: Carl & Anne Braden Memorial Center 3208 W Broadway Louisville. KY 40211 6:00 PM Documentary Screening: VOCAL-KY, 723 S Brook St Louisville, KY 40203 Questions? Email: shameka@vocal-ky.org
March 29, 2024
EcoReps Lunch & Learn Workshop: TimeBanking Friday, March 29th, Noon-1:00pm, Cultural & Equity Center MPR (Add to your Calendar) Watch Video Recording. OR Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free vegetarian lunch! We continue our spring series with Linda Erzinger, Chair of the Louisville TimeBank, discussing how we build authentic, resilient, cooperative community right here in Louisville with the skills, knowledge, and time that we already possess. With over 600 members and over 28,000 hours exchanged, the Louisville TimeBank seeks to create a network of individuals and organizations that support and empower each other, which builds a social safety net that moves us towards being a more interdependent and resilient community. It is a place where everyone’s work is of equal value and we can all support each other in community. This time and talent exchange system is community-based, wherein members trade services according to the time invested rather than conventional currency. The overarching goal is to cultivate community building, reciprocity, and the sharing of skills. All are welcome. Facebook Event. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website.
March 29, 2024
Envirome Institute Tour Friday, March 29th, 10-11:30am, Cardiovascular Innovation Building (302 E Muhammad Ali Blvd) - Register here Join Connor Morozumi (Biology post-doc) and Emma Throneburg (Biology PhD Student) on a tour of UofL's Envirome Institute. We will begin our tour at the Cardiovascular Innovation Building at 302 E Muhammad Ali Blvd, where we will learn about the goals of the Envirome Institute with Dr. Ray Yeager, and tour a Mass spectrometry & bioanalytics lab with Dr. Pawel Lorkiewics & David Hoetker. Next, we will take a short walk to the Envirome Institute's Center for Cardiometabolic Science at 580 South Preston St, where we will tour a biomedical research lab with Dr. Brad Hill. We will dismiss around 11:30am. We have a limited amount of space, so we encourage you to sign up soon to avoid being waitlisted! More details will be sent in a follow-up email to all who register! Questions? Email emma.throneburg@louisville.edu and connor.morozumi@louisville.eduRegister here!
The Louisville Free Public Library's Fast Classes are one-time educational events taught by local experts. Some explore current events, literature, and science; others teach practical skills and history. A Louisville native born in 1924 who grew up in Alabama, Anne McCarty Braden turned her back on a promising career as a newspaperwoman to dedicate herself for almost half a century to fierce advocacy for racial and social justice. Charged twice with sedition and arrested multiple times, Braden remained an outspoken writer and organizer locally until her death in 2006. Dr. Catherine Fosl, Co-Founder of University of Louisville’s Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, will examine how Braden’s message has helped to shape our community and still resonates today. Catherine Fosl, PhD, is professor emerita at the University of Louisville, where she co-founded the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research and directed it for 15 years. Fosl is the author of three books of history, including the award-winning Subversive Southerner: Anne Braden and the Struggle for Racial Justice in the Cold War South. This program is presented by MyLibraryU and is free and open to the public. Registration is requested online or by calling (502) 574-1623.
March 26, 2024
Zero Waste Repair Fair & FREE SALE! Tuesday, March 26th, 4:30-6:30pm, Red Barn (Add to your Calendar) The UofL Free Store is thrilled to announce this collaboration with the Louisville Time Bank, the Louisville Tool Library, and LVL1 Hackerspace to bring you a Zero Waste Repair Fair! Join us to learn new skills from community leaders! This event will have an array of community members who will be sharing skills that can be useful in life, community, and sustainability! We will also be having a free sale at the event! These pop-up Free Sales are offered by the student-run UofL Free Store, located in SAC W303C. They will be offered on last Tuesdays of each month throughout the year from 4:30-6:30pm at the Red Barn (outside in good weather). The space is like a thrift store where no money is exchanged and is run by students who help process donations and keep the store tidy and organized in support of the project to help keep useful items out of the landfill while meeting the needs of their peers. The Free Store is a space for the free exchange of clean, functional, durable items like clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, household items, cleaning, bath & beauty supplies, books, school & art supplies, and more. Donations of stuff will be accepted and can be made any time in the small bin outside the Free Store or in the large red bins at the Garden Commons, next to the Baptist Center. Follow the Free Store on or .
March 26, 2024
Leigh Ann Conn Prize for Renewable Energy Laureate Lecture with The “Father of Modern Photovoltaics” Tuesday, March 26th, 3:30-5pm, Gheens Science Hall & Rauch Planetarium, Add to your Calendar UofL's Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research invites you to a free public lecture with 2023 Conn Prize Laureate, Dr. Martin Green, Scientia Professor, University of New South Wales, Australia. Professor Green — often described as the “father of modern photovoltaics” — is recognized for his pioneering efforts and groundbreaking achievements in high conversion efficiency of silicon photovoltaic materials as well as leading the invention and development of the passivated emitter and rear contact (PERC) solar cell. The cells account for more than 90% manufactured in the world today at a sales value exceeding $100 billion USD to date. Hear his incredible technology development journey in person or streamed. Reception (Gheens Science Hall) 3:30 - 4:00, Lecture (Rauch Planetarium) 4:00 - 5:00.
March 22, 2024
Weather and Gardening Workshop Friday, March 22nd, 2:30pm, at the Garden Commons next to the Baptist Center (Add to your Calendar) The UofL student chapter of the American Meteorology Society and the Garden Commons invite you to come learn about how to make our garden more resilient in the face of climate chaos. We'll discuss our changing climate and the El Niño effect; how the USDA hardiness zones that guide our planting have already been changed; what grows as the climate gets worse; and the impacts on precipitation and what we can grow. We'll be installing a rain gauge at the Garden Commons to begin gathering data that will help inform our watering plans in the future. This is part of the spring series of Garden Workshops hosted by the Garden Commons, a shared, collectively-managed space, open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Facebook Event.
March 22, 2024
9th Annual Engaged Scholarship Symposium Friday, March 22nd, 9am-5pm, Founders Union, UofL's Shelby Campus - Registration Required. Add to your Calendar The Office of Community Engagement invites you to the 9th Annual Engaged Scholarship Symposium, on the theme of Community-University Collaboration: Working in Partnership with Our Community. The Symposium is an opportunity to network and share current research and teaching activities involving community partners and service to the community. Together we will explore the nature of university-community collaborations and the difference they are making. There are many university-community collaborations taking place through engaged-research, engaged-teaching, and outreach activities. These collaborations are making a difference in the lives of community members, our students, and our faculty. The 2024 Engaged Scholarship Symposium seeks to explore the nature of university-community collaborations and how they are helping revitalize our community. In what ways are university and community partners collaborating? What difference are these projects having on others? What lessons about these collaborations can be shared? One of the tracks of this year's symposium is: Sustainability, Justice, Environment, and community engagement – In what kinds of sustainability, justice, and/or environmental initiatives are university and community partners collaborating? How are we helping to promote sustainability in the community? How are UofL staff, faculty, and students engaged in work to promote environmental justice or support local sustainability initiatives? These topics will be explored through a variety of lightning talks, panel presentations, and round tables. The keynote speaker for this year’s Engaged Scholarship Symposium is Lorilee Sandman from the University of Georgia. Sandman is an expert on the institutionalization of community engagement and faculty roles and rewards related to community-engaged scholarship. Her keynote address will explore the transformative power of collaboration between universities and communities as both strategy and scholarship. Join us at 9:10am for the presentation of this year's Community Engagement Awards and UofL's Josh Smith Sustainability Award. Named in honor of a former student who volunteered in support of sustainability at his alma mater and then died unexpectedly, UofL established this annual award to recognize community members or groups whose collaboration advances UofL’s sustainability efforts. Recipients can be mentors, volunteers, collaborators, advocates, etc. This year's recipient will be honored during the kickoff to the Engaged Scholarship Symposium. See the full schedule here. Registration Required.
March 21, 2024
Ecolympics Procrastinators Party! Thursday, March 21st, 5-8pm, SAC W107, Add to your Calendar Have you been meaning to participate in Ecolympics 2024 and just haven't gotten around to it yet? Well it's not too late to take green actions and enter to win! The UofL Sustainability Council invites you out for a fun evening of crafting with us while we enjoy a home-cooked meal prepared with ingredients from the Cardinal Cupboard, and watch a sustainability-themed film together. Stick around afterward and post-film trivia contest with prizes. Please bring any donations for the UofL Free Store and the Cardinal Cupboard.
Learning About Belonging Through Black Joy Tuesday, March 19th, 6pm, Shumaker Research Building room 139, Add to your Calendar The Department of Sociology's annual Rieger Speaker series, centering on the theme of racial justice, equity, and inclusion in higher education, presents a talk by Dr. Antar Tichavakunda titled 'Learning About Belonging Through Black Joy.' This year's focus aims to explore the imperative of achieving and nurturing a sense of belonging in higher education amidst shifting political landscapes. Drawing from his research on Black student experiences, Tichavakunda will illuminate valuable insights into fostering a sense of belonging within the evolving and often divisive landscape of higher education. Antar A. Tichavakunda, Assistant Professor at the University of California Santa Barbara, published Black Campus Life: The Worlds Black Students Make at a Historically White Institution, with SUNY Press. Learn more about Dr. Tichavakunda here. The focus of the 2024 Rieger Speaker series is on racial justice, equity, and inclusion in higher education, under the theme "Achieving and Fostering a Sense of Belonging in Higher Education in a Changing Political World." The co-sponsors are the Liberal Studies Program & the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research.
March 19, 2024
Sustainability on Tap Tuesday, March 19th, 5pm, Pivot Brewing (1753 Bardstown Rd), Add to your Calendar Come tap into our green network! The UofL Student Sustainability Coalition invites you to an informal gathering aimed at fostering meaningful connections with UofL faculty, staff, students, and anyone passionate about sustainability! If you are interested in connecting with like minded folks this is the perfect place for you. We believe that by bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise, we can collectively work towards a more sustainable future! Stop in whenever you can - Trivia starts at 7pm!
March 19, 2024
Sustainability Roundtable: Solar Over Louisville Tuesday, March 19th, 4pm, Microsoft Teams Watch Video Recording. Join Microsoft Teams Meeting (Conference ID: 266 387 272 198# Passcode:kxhTvM) or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Phone Conference ID: 295 371 60#) Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our Spring Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm (1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27, 3/19, 4/2, 4/16, 4/23). We continue the series on March 19th with professor David Johnson from UofL Health Management and Systems Sciences, speaking on Community Participation, Experience, and Perceptions of the Solar Over Louisville Solarize Program, 2022-2023. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 15-20 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
March 18, 2024
Craft Night: Upcycling Monday, March 18th, 6pm, SAC W118A, Add to your Calendar The UofL Sustainability Council invites you out during Ecolympics 2024 for a fun evening of crafting with us! We will be upcycling your own old items to make them new with crafting supplies! Bring any clothing, accessories, or household items that could use a refresh and we'll get creative together!
March 10-15, 2024
Alternative Service Break: Sustainability and the Environment March 10th-15th in Virginia Beach UofL's Office of Service Learning & Civic Engagement invites students for a 6-day, 5-night trip to Virginia Beach over Spring Break! This year's theme is Sustainability and the Environment, so we will be serving with a composting farm, doing river and trail clean-ups, and exploring Virginia Beach! The cost is only $100 per person, which includes: transportation, accommodations, excursions, most meals, and service materials. Apply now via the Office of Student Involvement page on Engage, and turn in your $100 deposit to SAC W310W.
March 9, 2024
Parkland & California Neighborhood Tree Planting Saturday, March 9th, 10am-2pm, Parkland Boys & Girls Club (3200 Greenwood Ave.) - Register here. The UofL Sustainability Council and Student Sustainability Coalition invite anyone staying in Louisville over Spring Break (or those not heading out until after Saturday afternoon) to join us at this neighborhood tree planting sponsored by Louisville Grows! If you’d like to hang out with your UofL Sustainability pals, please request to be grouped with the UofL Student Sustainability Coalition in your comment when you register to volunteer here. If you live on campus, let’s ride together to reduce emissions! Savannah Dowell has 4 open seats in her car, so just text her at (270) 315-7884. We seek your volunteer support to help restore the tree canopy in the Parkland and California neighborhoods in the heart of the West End. We will be planting 132 trees at homes and businesses that have requested trees. The Parkland neighborhood began in 1871 as a rural community and in 1894, the City of Louisville annexed the area. The streets of Parkland are lined with nineteenth-century homes, shotgun houses, bungalows, and commercial buildings displaying beautiful examples of architecture. Parkland is home to a section known as Little Africa, the childhood home of Muhammad Ali, the Prince Hall Masonic Temple, and Reynolds Metals, the world's third-largest aluminum and packaging company. Trained Citizen Foresters will lead groups of volunteers to properly plant trees on residential and business properties and in the right-of ways along the streets. No experience is necessary, everyone is welcome to come play in the dirt with us! Snacks, coffee and water will be provided. Registration begins at 9:30 am. Planting groups depart at 10:00 am. Snacks, coffee and water will be provided. Dress appropriately for the weather and for getting dirty. Closed-toed shoes are required. We will plant trees come rain or shine. Register here.
March 7, 2024
2024 Minx Auerbach Lecture: Legislating Gender Thursday, March 7th, 5:30-7:00pm, Rauch Planetarium, Add to your Calendar The legislative assault on transgender people in the United States seems new, but governments have been regulating the lives of transgender people for decades. Outside of trans communities, few were aware of the Kafkaesque web of regulations that trans people find themselves in. Now that policing of the gender binary has been transformed from an unremarkable aspect of bureaucratic policymaking to a weapon in the culture wars, everyone is paying attention. In this talk, Paisley Currah will explore the connections between contemporary conflicts over trans issues and the history and persistence of gender and racial hierarchies in American society.
March 6, 2024
Craft Night: Making T-Shirt Bags Wednesday, March 6th, 6pm, SAC W118A, Add to your Calendar The UofL Sustainability Council invites you out during Ecolympics 2024 for a fun evening of crafting with us! We will be upcycling old t-shirts from the UofL Free Store (or feel free to bring your own) to make shoulder bags using a method that requires no sewing! Then we'll use paints to decorate.
March 2, 2024
First Hike of The Season: Louisville Overlook Trail! Saturday, March 2nd, noon-3pm, Iroquois Park - Louisville Overlook Trail (1501 Rundill Rd), Add to your Calendar The UofL Botanical Society and SEEDS invite you to join us for our first hike of the season. We will be walking the Louisville Overlook Trace Trail at Iroquois Park. Please bring water and make sure to eat a good breakfast. If you need a ride to the hike location, please feel free to reach out via our GroupMe or botanical.uofl@gmail.com and we will try to work something out. See you all there! RSVP on Engage.
March 1, 2024
Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research Spring Open House Friday, March 1st, 2-5pm, ABI Reading Room (Ekstrom 258), Add to your Calendar UofL's Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research is hosting a Spring Open House. Under the new direction of Dr. Angela Storey (Anthropology), this is an opportunity for faculty, staff, and students to meet our new director, network, and learn about upcoming ABI initiatives. RSVP is encouraged - please RSVP here.
March 1, 2024
Seed Starting Workshop Friday, March 1st, 1pm, Urban & Public Affairs Greenhouse (426 W. Bloom St.) (video. photos.) Get a jump-start on your food garden this year! Join us in the greenhouse at the garden behind Urban & Public Affairs, 426 W. Bloom St. (west of Bettie Johnson Hall) to learn about starting seeds to save money, get better results, and make the most of the growing season. Learn how and why to start seeds early with this hands-on workshop. Feel free to bring your own seeds to start and take home to your windowsill, or help us start some seeds to be planted out in our Campus Gardens. This is part of the spring series of Garden Workshops hosted by the Garden Commons, a shared, collectively-managed space, open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Facebook Event.
Feb. 29, 2024
Serving the People! Thursday, Feb. 29th, Noon-1pm, Cultural & Equity Center, MPR Celebrate Black History Month with the Muhammad Ali Institute during this intimate panel discussion, concentrating on social justice careers and shining a spotlight on the experiences of Black professionals across various fields. Guests include Councilman Phillip Baker and LaToya Whitlock of the Decode Project, among others. Free food will be provided. RSVP here.
Feb. 28, 2024
Stansbury Park Public Meeting Wednesday, Feb. 28th, 6-7pm, Cochran Elementary School (500 W Gaulbert Ave), Add to your Calendar University Planning, Design and Construction is seeking public input for potential improvements to William B. Stansbury Park located at 2302 S. 3rd Street across from UofL's Belknap Campus. Stansbury Park is a 7-acre Metro Louisville park and also a part of Louisville’s historic Olmsted Park system. Please join us to learn more and to let us know how you currently use Stansbury Park and what improvements or changes to the park you would like to see in the future. And please take a few minutes to fill out our brief Stansbury Park survey.
Feb. 27, 2024
UNA Women Sustainability Workshop Tuesday, Feb. 27th, 5:30-7pm, Humanities 114, Add to your Calendar UofL's chapter of UNA Women invites you to their next general body meeting, which will feature student representatives from UofL's Sustainability Council. They will be there to give sustainability tips. You’ll also have the chance to design a mug or tote bag while learning about ways to be a conscious consumer.
Feb. 27, 2024
UofL Free Store FREE SALE! Last Tuesdays, August - April, 4:30-6:30pm, Red Barn (Add to your Calendar) These pop-up Free Sales are offered by the student-run UofL Free Store, located in SAC W303C. They will be offered on last Tuesdays of each month throughout the year from 4:30-6:30pm at the Red Barn (outside in good weather). The space is like a thrift store where no money is exchanged and is run by students who help process donations and keep the store tidy and organized in support of the project to help keep useful items out of the landfill while meeting the needs of their peers. The Free Store is a space for the free exchange of clean, functional, durable items like clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, household items, cleaning, bath & beauty supplies, books, school & art supplies, and more. Donations of stuff will be accepted and can be made any time in the small bin outside the Free Store or in the large red bins at the Garden Commons, next to the Baptist Center. Follow the Free Store on or .
Feb. 27, 2024
Sustainability Roundtable: Cultivating Student Engagement in Sustainability Tuesday, Feb. 27th, 4pm, Microsoft Teams WATCH VIDEO RECORDING. Join Microsoft Teams Meeting (Conference ID: 266 387 272 198# Passcode:kxhTvM) or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Phone Conference ID: 295 371 60#) Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our Spring Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm (1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27, 3/19, 4/2, 4/16, 4/23). We continue the series on February 27th with two UofL Masters of Sustainability students, Morgan Early & Robin Frederick speaking on "SSC: Cultivating Student Engagement in Sustainability." Mo and Robin will give an overview of UofL's Student Sustainability Coalition (SSC) and how student organizations can play a vital role in nurturing sustainability leaders within university communities. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 15-20 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. Facebook Event.
Feb. 23, 2024
EcoReps Lunch & Learn Workshop: Animals & People Friday, Feb. 23rd, Noon-1:00pm, Ekstrom 244 WATCH VIDEO RECORDING OR Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free vegetarian lunch! We continue our spring series with UofL's own Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies professor, Dr. Tami Harbolt, speaking on the many ways people and animals can better support each other and live in greater harmony. Dr. Harbolt is a certified humane educator and started a non-profit in humane education. She has also served as a member of WAGS Pet Therapy of Kentucky since 2008. She will be bringing with her three therapy dogs for participants to meet! All are welcome. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. Facebook Event.
Feb. 22, 2024
National Sweet Potato Day & Book Drive Thursday, Feb. 22nd, 12-1:30pm, SAC Marketplace, Add to your Calendar UofL Dining Services is partnering with Louisville-based Georgia’s Sweet Potato Pie Company to celebrate National Sweet Potato Day on Feb. 22. One of their greatest passions is sharing education with young children, and we would like to help. If you have any children’s or young adult books that you aren’t using anymore, please donate to their cause. Bring any books you’d like to give to the cashier’s station at the Student Activities Center (SAC) first-floor Marketplace for donation. You can also stop by the SAC Marketplace to purchase a sweet potato pie from Georgia’s Sweet Potato Pie Company to take home. Questions can be emailed to Lindsay Klingenschmidt.
Feb. 21, 2024
Sustainability on Tap Wednesday, Feb. 21st, 5:30pm, Pivot Brewing (1753 Bardstown Rd), Add to your Calendar Come tap into our green network! The UofL Student Sustainability Coalition invites you to an informal gathering aimed at fostering meaningful connections with UofL faculty, staff, students, and anyone passionate about sustainability! If you are interested in connecting with like minded folks this is the perfect place for you. We believe that by bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise, we can collectively work towards a more sustainable future!
Feb. 17 - Apr. 6, 2024
Clean4Cards Trash Pickup Saturday, Feb. 17th, 1-2pm, Red Barn Tuesday, March 19th, 5:30-6:30pm, Red Barn Tuesday, April 2nd, 5:30-6:30pm, Red Barn Saturday, April 6th 1:00-2:00pm, Red Barn Saturday, April 13th, 9:30am-1pm, Meetup at Red Barn for carpool to cleanup at Falls of the Ohio Monday, April 15th 1:00-2:00pm, Red Barn Every two weeks we meet outside the Red Barn to go around campus and clean up litter! If you have any questions, please reach out to us via Instagram or email ! Hosted by Clean4Cards, an organization designed to help clean-up and beautify our campus while promoting love and respect for it. RSVP on Engage.
Feb. 16, 2024
Winter Orchard Care Workshop Friday, Feb. 16th, 1pm, Urban & Public Affairs Garden (426 W. Bloom, on brick alley behind Bettie Johnson Hall) (Add to your Calendar) Come learn some simple tricks for taking advantage of the dormancy period to improve the health and productivity of fruit trees! Winter is the perfect time for pruning orchard trees to reduce disease and increase fruit production. Our friends from the Urban Agriculture Coalition will be joining us to offer guidance as we all learn together in this hands-on workshop designed to improve the health of our mini-orchard at the Urban & Public Affairs Garden, which features cherry, apple, peach, fig, and native pawpaw, serviceberry, and hazelnut trees! This is part of the spring series of Garden Workshops hosted by the Garden Commons, a shared, collectively-managed space, open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Facebook Event.
Feb. 15, 2024
Sean Sherman, The Sioux Chef, on indigenous food systems and restoring food sovereignty Thursday, February 15th, 8:00 - 9:30pm, Cultural & Equity Center, Conference Room Add to your Calendar The Sioux Chef, Sean Sherman, will deliver a lecture on indigenous food systems and restoring food sovereignty and health. Sherman has won numerous awards (e.g., James Beard Foundation Award 2022, Julia Child Award, Time's 100 Most Influential People 2023) and co-founded the nonprofit North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (and its Indigenous Food Lab) and the restaurant Owamni. UofL is a remote viewing site for the lecture, which is hosted at South Dakota State University. We will gather at the Cultural and Equity Center to participate via Zoom.
Feb. 13, 2024
Cupid's Workshop Tuesday, February 13th, 5pm, SAC W118A Need to make some last minute Valentines? Don't worry, the UofL Sustainability Council has you covered! Join us for some upcycling crafting as we make valentine's out of old magazines and discarded crafting supplies! Cupid says there might be snacks provided, too!
Feb. 13, 2024
Sustainability Roundtable: Greater Louisville Sierra Club Tuesday, Feb. 13th, 4pm, Microsoft Teams, Add to your Calendar Join Microsoft Teams Meeting (Conference ID: 266 387 272 198# Passcode:kxhTvM) or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Phone Conference ID: 295 371 60#) Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our Spring Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm (1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27, 3/19, 4/2, 4/16). We continue our spring series on February 13th with two representatives from the Greater Louisville Sierra Club. Ed Jewell and Terrell Holder will join us to discuss some of the Club's goals and advocacy priorities, with a view to how students, faculty, and staff at UofL can get involved in advancing the mission of deepening our connections to the natural world while exploring, enjoying, and protecting wilderness. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 15-20 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. Facebook Event.
Feb. 12, 2024
Stansbury Park Public Meeting Monday, Feb. 12th, 6-7pm, Old Louisville Neighborhood & Visitors Center in Central Park (1340 S 4th St), Add to your Calendar University Planning, Design and Construction is seeking public input for potential improvements to William B. Stansbury Park located at 2302 S. 3rd Street across from UofL's Belknap Campus. Stansbury Park is a 7-acre Metro Louisville park and also a part of Louisville’s historic Olmsted Park system. Please join us to learn more and to let us know how you currently use Stansbury Park and what improvements or changes to the park you would like to see in the future. And please take a few minutes to fill out our brief Stansbury Park survey.
Feb. 2, 2024
Maple Tapping Workshop! RESCHEDULED FOR: Friday, Feb. 2nd, 1pm, Meetup at the Garden Commons (Add to your Calendar) Join us in UofL's sustainable Garden Commons next to the Baptist Center to learn about the process of tapping maple trees and making maple syrup! Our workshop leader, Dave Barker, has been tapping trees and making his own syrup in Louisville for years. He will give a brief, hands-on workshop on the process and then attendees will get to work with him as we install taps on our own maple trees around campus. Participants will have the opportunity to sign-up to volunteer to empty buckets as they fill throughout the coming weeks. Please dress warmly so we can work outside. This is part of the spring series of Garden Workshops hosted by the Garden Commons, a shared, collectively-managed space, open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Facebook Event. See photos and videos.
Feb. 2, 2024
Lunch and Learn: Intersectional Anti-Racist Practice Friday, Feb. 2nd, 12-1 p.m. via Zoom Emma Sterrett-Hong, associate dean of equity and inclusion at UofL's Kent School of Social Work and Family Science, will host this Lunch & Learn. Grab your lunch and join the virtual presentation via Zoom. This program is made possible by a SAMHSA grant. For more information, email Emma Sterrett.
Jan, 30, 2024
UofL Free Store FREE SALE! Last Tuesdays, August - April, 4:30-6:30pm, Red Barn ( Add to your Calendar) These pop-up Free Sales are offered by the student-run UofL Free Store, located in SAC W303C. They will be offered on last Tuesdays of each month throughout the year from 4:30-6:30pm at the Red Barn (outside in good weather). The space is like a thrift store where no money is exchanged and is run by students who help process donations and keep the store tidy and organized in support of the project to help keep useful items out of the landfill while meeting the needs of their peers. The Free Store is a space for the free exchange of clean, functional, durable items like clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, household items, cleaning, bath & beauty supplies, books, school & art supplies, and more. Donations of stuff will be accepted and can be made any time in the small bin outside the Free Store or in the large red bins at the Garden Commons, next to the Baptist Center. Follow the Free Store on or .
Jan. 30, 2024
Sustainability Roundtable: Origin Park: A climate-resilient park emerges on the banks of the Ohio Tuesday, Jan. 30th, 4pm, Microsoft Teams WATCH VIDEO RECORDING. Join Microsoft Teams Meeting (Conference ID: 266 387 272 198# Passcode:kxhTvM) or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Phone Conference ID: 295 371 60#) Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our Spring Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm (1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27, 3/19, 4/2, 4/16). We continue our series on January 30th with Kristin Faurest, Ph.D., a nationally-recognized public garden professional whose career has included time at Portland Japanese Garden and Kew Gardens. She has worked for River Heritage Conservancy on its Origin Park project since 2022. Please join us to be in dialogue with Kristin about Origin Park, a new 430-acre park under development in Clarksville on a site including damaged agricultural lands and brownfields. She'll discuss the site's fascinating history, its context within the metropolitan area, and how it will transform ecology and quality of life for the area when completed. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 15-20 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. Facebook Event.
Jan. 28 - Mar. 23, 2024
Ecolympics 2024 January 28th to March 23rd Two fun sustainability competitions to get you engaged in saving our one green planet! Facebook Event.
Post your sustainable actions and tag @UofLSustainable or submit them through our online form to win the Grand Prize, or one of eight fabulous weekly prize baskets!
Campus Race To Zero Waste! - January 28 - March 23, 2024 A friendly annual competition among North American universities. During this 8 week period, UofL will compete to reduce waste, increase recycling & composting, and raise conservation awareness across all three campuses! Keep up with the Cards progress at the Campus Race website.
REDUCE, REUSE & RECYCLE! Help the Cards to victory by avoiding disposables (bring your own mug, bottle, plate, etc.), donating useful stuff to the UofL Free Store instead of throwing it away, and fully utilizing UofL’s amazingly easy, single-stream recycling system that lets you recycle everything in the same bin, everywhere on campus: all types of plastic, paper, cardboard, metal, and glass! Details on what you can recycle at UofL here.
COMPOST! Turn trash into treasure just by composting your food scraps and soiled paper products in the compost bins at the Garden Commons next to the Baptist Center and the Urban & Public Affairs Garden behind Bettie Johnson Hall. Request a compost caddy for your room through our online request form! If it came from a plant, we want to compost it: fruit & vegetable wastes/peels/rinds/seeds, baked goods, grains, tea bags, coffee grounds/filters, and all kinds of soiled paper products (tissues, towels, napkins, plates, cups, etc.). We are always collecting food wastes for composting from The Ville Grill, SAC Marketplace, and other campus dining locations and will be adding those numbers to UofL's organics recycling totals in the Campus Race to Zero Waste.
RECYCLE E-WASTE! Don't send your old electronics to the landfill! We will have special collection points set up in the following locations Feb. 14 - March 13: BAB (1st floor lobby) SAC W310 Duthie Center at Speed School of Engineering (1st floor Study Area, SE corner) HSC Kornhauser Library (1st floor lobby behind elevators) >> There will also be a special Drive-up Drop-off Collection on Monday 3/4 from 8am-11am on the south side of the Clinical & Translational Research Building at HSC (505 S Hancock St.), by the elevators for the 620 Garage. The contact for the Drive-up Drop-off is Skip Hurley (502) 599-6228. Stop by any time to drop off any of the following types of electronics for recycling: all computers, monitors, televisions, printers, copiers, scanners, servers, networking equipment, fax machines, telephones and cellphones, RAM/memory, hard drives, battery backups, and peripherals such as keyboards, mice, speakers, AC adapters, and mixed computer cables/wires. We are partnering with UofL's eSports Club to help you Trash the competition, not the planet! Full details here.
Residence Hall Drawdown! - February 5-25, 2024 Live on campus? Win with conservation! Inspired by Project Drawdown, UofL residence halls will compete among each other to see who can reduce electricity use the most over three weeks. The winning hall will earn a pizza party, sponsored by RHA! All you have to do is stop wasting energy! Turn off lights, fans, space heaters, TVs, game consoles, etc.; unplug anything you're not actively using (especially empty refrigerators); skip the elevator for the stairs; close windows tightly; wait until you have a full load to do laundry & wash with cold water; dry clothes on a rack/line; take shorter showers or shower with solar power at the SRC; etc.
Congratulations to residents of Unitas Tower for winning the Ecolympics Drawdown competition for the second year in a row!! Unitas residents reduced electricity use 6.4%. Second place goes to Belknap Village North (3.8% reduction) and 3rd to Louisville Hall (0.6% reduction). Across all nine residence halls, students saved 2,939 kWh (1.1%) of electricity, or the carbon emissions from 1,665 average U.S. homes each year, according to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Emissions Calculator! Ride the wave of conservation – continue to unplug, turn off, take stairs, line dry clothes, do laundry in cold water, etc. Anything you do to conserve can help you win weekly Ecolympics prize packs through March 23rd! Explore the full results on UofL's Building Dashboard.
Prizes:
Weekly prizes: At the end of each of the eight weeks of Ecolympics 2024, one person who has shared their sustainable action(s) will receive a themed gift basket!
Grand Prize: One impressive Cardinal who takes the most sustainable actions during Ecolympics 2024 will take home our grand prize basket! This year's grand prize is provided by our zero-waste friends at Peace of the Earth Refillery on Bardstown Rd. The Grand Prize basket contains a bunch of sustainable, green goodies and refillable containers, as well as a gift card.
Post your sustainable actions and tag @UofLSustainable or submit them through our online form throughout February & March to be entered into the competition! New winners will be picked each week! Enter as often as you can!
Jan. 26, 2024
EcoReps Lunch & Learn Workshop: Green Burial Friday, Jan. 26th, Noon-1:00pm, Cultural & Equity Center MPR (Add to your Calendar) WATCH VIDEO RECORDING OR Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free vegetarian lunch! We kick off our spring series with UofL's first graduate with a Sustainability major, and current Anthropology Masters student, Erin Kurtz, speaking about the relatively new movement in the U.S. for ethical, low-impact human burial. All are welcome. Death can be hard to think about, but even more difficult is the thought of leaving behind polluted groundwater and carcinogens to rise to the surface and haunt the living after we’re gone. Green burial provides options that allow for a closer connection to nature, both for the dead and grieving, and can even act as activism long after we’re gone by contributing to land conservation efforts. Come learn about how you can contribute to our environment in a more positive way after death. The Sustainability Council’sEcoRepsprogram is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info onEcoReps website. Facebook Event.
Jan. 25, 2024
The Cure for Hate Thursday, Jan. 25th, 4pm, Ekstrom Library's Chao Auditorium To mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the film, “The Cure for Hate” with Q&A by producer/directer Tony McAleer, will be featured. Tony McAleer is a former Skinhead and Holocaust denier who went on to become a founding member of the anti-hate activist group Life After Hate. Profoundly aware and deeply ashamed of the lineage of hate he'd once promoted, Tony had long-contemplated traveling to Auschwitz in the spirit of tshuvah - to bear witness to the inconceivable ravages of the Holocaust, and deepen his personal work against the rise of extremist politics. This film documents his profoundly personal journey of atonement to Auschwitz/Birkenau - exploring the conditions that allowed for the rise of fascism in 1930s Europe; shedding a unique light upon how men get into, and out of, violent extremist groups; and serving as a cautionary tale for our time that underscores the dangers in allowing hate to be left unchecked.Join us for a hope-filled exploration of the social side of sustainability which demands love, mutual respect and equity for all people. For more information, contact Natalie Polzer, 852-3406.
Jan. 19 - April 30, 2024
Spring Garden Gatherings Tuesdays, 4pm at the Garden Commons (northeast of the Baptist Center) Fridays, 1pm at the Urban & Public Affairs Garden (426 W. Bloom St., behind Bettie Johnson Hall) UofL’s organic campus gardens are great places to relax, reconnect, learn, and savor the sweet taste of sustainability! Students, faculty, staff, and the public are all welcome to come experience the thrill of turning tiny seeds into an abundance of hyper-local veggies, herbs, fruit & flowers. Stop by anytime to sample the goodness and help us keep things watered and weeded. We will gather weekly at both of our campus food gardens throughout the spring semester to harvest, weed, water & plant. Monthly hands-on Garden Workshops will also be offered at these times. Tools and gloves provided, but bring bags to harvest into! Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on Facebook or Instagram.
Jan. 16, 2024
Sustainability Roundtable: Brent Fryrear Tuesday, Jan. 16th, 4pm, Microsoft Teams, Add to your Calendar WATCH RECORDING. Join Microsoft Teams Meeting (Conference ID: 266 387 272 198# Passcode:kxhTvM) or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Phone Conference ID: 295 371 60#) Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our Spring Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm (1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27, 3/19, 4/2, 4/16). We kickoff our spring series on January 16th with Brent Fryrear, Director of Louisville's Partnership for a Green City and Chair of the UofL Sustainability Council. Few have a longer relationship with, or more intimate knowledge of, institutional sustainability in Louisville. Through the Partnership, Brent facilitates sustainability collaboration among the four largest public institutions in town, Metro Government, UofL, Jefferson County Public Schools, and Jefferson Community & Technical College. Brent has also served on UofL's Sustainability Council since it launched in 2008, and in July 2023, he stepped up to Chair the Council. Join us for a highly informative conversation about what big institutions are doing to advance environmental, social, and economic responsibility and where they need help. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 15-20 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
Jan. 15, 2024
MLK Day of Service Monday, Jan. 15th, 10am-1:30pm, SAC W201 ELSB's MLK Day of Service event is an opportunity for participants to intentionally serve the Louisville community to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy. Through service, students will engage in structured service activities and participate in discussions with community leaders who understand the importance of MLK's work. This event is also a great opportunity for students to get connected on and off campus and make meaningful connections with their peers and outside organizations. Sign-in before 10am, pick a service site, and volunteer. It's that easy! Volunteers are encouraged to wear clothing appropriate for service and winter, so closed toed-shoes, long sleeves, and something that you're not afraid to potentially get dirty. RSVP on Engage.
Jan. 13, 2024
Old Louisville Tree Planting Saturday, January 13th, 9am-noon, Meet-up location: Chapel of St. Philip Neri (236 Woodbine St.). Add to your Calendar UofL's Sustainability Council and the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council invite the entire campus community out to help us plant street trees in Old Louisville between Belknap Campus and the Health Sciences Center. With your help, we will be planting 24 trees to fill in canopy gaps on Hill Bend Place, as well as Floyd, Brook, 1st, 4th, and Magnolia Streets. The Chapel doors (on the right side of the chapel facing Woodbine Street) open at 9 am for sign-in, and you can grab a name tag, coffee & donuts, and instructions. Work will begin soon after, with neighborhood supervisors directing all work. Tools will be provided. Everyone is welcome. A pizza lunch will be available at noon for all volunteers back at the Chapel. For additional information contact Herb Fink at 502-552-0399. Facebook Event.
Jan. 8 - Apr. 22, 2024
Free Store Spring Hours Monday - Thursday, 10am-5pm, SAC W303C UofL’s Free Store is conveniently located in SAC W303C, just down the hall from the Cardinal Cupboard on the 3rd floor of SAC West. Throughout the Spring 2024 semester, it will be open Monday through Thursday from 10am-5pm, every day of classes. UofL's Sustainability Council invites everyone in our campus community to come "shop" for free clothing, shoes, accessories, linens, household items, bath/beauty/cleaning supplies, books & media, school & art supplies, electronics, small appliances, and more. Reuse, reuse, reuse! Donations can be made any time in the small bin outside the door of SAC W303C or in the big red bins at the Garden Commons next to the Baptist Center. Help us keep useful stuff out of the landfill while helping those in need! Volunteers are always welcome to keep the store open and tidy while sorting donations. UofL promotes an inclusive environment for all, regardless of gender identity and/or gender expression. The Free Store is a Transgender-Friendly space. The Free Store is closed whenever the university is not in session. Follow the Free Store on or .
Every Sunday
UofL Community Composting Volunteer Days Every Sunday, Noon-2pm (Add to your Calendar) 240 E. Bloom St. (block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook & Floyd Streets, map) Come help us turn “trash” into treasure as we manage UofL’s volunteer-powered community composting operation. Dress to get dirty. Tools provided. Learn about worm composting and becoming a UofL EcoRep! All participants are welcome to haul home some rich UofL compost for gardening projects in your own containers/vehicle. This is a weekly service opportunity throughout the year. Contact: Brian Barnes, 502-338-1338.
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Nov. 30, 2023
Wreath Making Workshop Thursday, Nov. 30th, 12:30pm, Garden Commons (next to Baptist Center) Add to your Calendar Join us in UofL's organic, student-managed garden to get in the holiday spirit! Come learn how to make your own beautiful wreath using a variety of plant materials from campus and herbs from our garden. It's easier than you might think, and you'll take home something beautiful and unique. This is the last in our fall series of Garden Workshops. The Garden Commons is a shared, collectively-managed space, open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on Facebook or Instagram. Facebook Event.
Nov. 30, 2023
Buy Local Holiday Bazaar Thursday, Nov. 30th, 10am-2pm, SAC Ballroom (Add to your Calendar) Come load up on locally-crafted, handmade holiday gifts from our UofL Farmers' Market vendors and other local artisans! UofL's annual Holiday Bazaar is your best bet for getting a jump on your holiday shopping. The Bazaar features 15 different local artisans and food producers coming together in one location! You'll find unique holiday gifts and treats available only here, such as locally-made sweets, baked goods, holiday décor, clothing, home goods, jewelry, ceramics, hand-crafted items, personal care items, and art! Enjoy complimentary fair trade hot chocolate and coffee. And every purchase gets you a raffle ticket for a Buy Local gift package! Make your list. Check it twice. And don't miss it! This event is brought to you by UofL Dining. Facebook Event.
Nov. 28, 2023
UofL Free Store FREE SALE! Last Tuesdays, August - April, 4:30-6:30pm, Red Barn plaza These pop-up Free Sales are offered by the student-run UofL Free Store, located in SAC W303C. They will be offered on last Tuesdays of each month throughout the year from 4:30-6:30pm at the Red Barn (outside in good weather). The space is like a thrift store where no money is exchanged and is run by students who help process donations and keep the store tidy and organized in support of the project to help keep useful items out of the landfill while meeting the needs of their peers. The Free Store is a space for the free exchange of clean, functional, durable items like clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, household items, cleaning, bath & beauty supplies, books, school & art supplies, and more. Donations of stuff will be accepted and can be made any time in the small bin outside the Free Store or in the large red bins at the Garden Commons, next to the Baptist Center. Follow the Free Store on or .
Nov. 28. 2023
Sustainability Roundtable: The Problematic History of Superfund Tuesday, Nov. 28th, 4pm, Microsoft Teams, Add to your Calendar WATCH VIDEO RECORDING Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 266 387 272 198# Passcode: kxhTvM) Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our Fall Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm (8/29, 9/12, 9/26, 10/17, 10/31, 11/14, 11/28). We conclude the fall series November 28th, with Samantha Satterly, a UofL Sustainability Masters student, sharing her research on The Problematic History of Superfund: Valley of the Drums Case Study. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. Facebook Event.
Batteries, light bulbs, oil-based paint, varnishes, stains, and other household hazardous waste (take to Haz Bin)
Tree trunks
Boats, hot tubs
Items from businesses
Trailers greater than 10 feet in length (larger loads can be taken to the Waste Reduction Center)
This event sponsored by: Department of Public Works and Assets (Louisville/Jefferson County Waste Management District in partnership with Solid Waste Management Services Division) and Metro Council. More info.
Nov. 17, 2023
EcoReps Lunch & Learn Workshop: Aquaponics Friday, Nov. 17th, Noon-1:00pm, Ekstrom W210 WATCH VIDEO RECORDING. OR Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free vegetarian lunch! On November 17th, we will gather to learn more about what aquaponics is and the different scales that it can be implemented at. Aquaponics is a form of agriculture that uses fish waste to grow clean, sustainable produce. This workshop will be led by senior undergrad student, Chelsea Erbacher. Chelsea got into aquaponics by first being obsessed with the fishkeeping hobby. This love for fish led to applying for an internship in high school at a local aquaponics greenhouse. Since then, she has worked two summers at the aquaponics greenhouse - Western KY Aquaponics. She has been establishing an aquaponics system on campus and will offer suggestions for how members of the campus community can get involved. All are welcome. The Sustainability Council’sEcoRepsprogram is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info onEcoReps website. Facebook Event.
Nov. 14, 2023
Sustainability Roundtable: The Future of American Farmland Trust and Conventional Agriculture Tuesday, Nov. 14th, 4pm, Microsoft Teams WATCH VIDEO RECORDING. Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 266 387 272 198# Passcode: kxhTvM) Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our Fall Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm (8/29, 9/12, 9/26, 10/17, 10/31, 11/14, 11/28). We continue the fall series November 14th, with Aysha Tapp-Ross, a UofL Biology Ph.D. student and alumna of UofL's Interdisciplinary Masters in Sustainability Program. Aysha is currently a Water and Soil Health Scientist with the American Farmland Trust, and Owner/Operator Moonlight Farms Homestead in Pleasureville, Kentucky. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public.If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. Facebook Event.
Nov. 14, 2023
Camping with Copperheads: Reducing Human-Wildlife Conflict through Education and Management Tuesday, November 14th, 2:30 pm, BAB 218, Add to your Calendar UofL's Department of Geographic & Environmental Sciences invites you to their free seminar series, open to all. On November 14th, the featured speaker will be Dr. Stephen Richter, of Eastern Kentucky University's Division of Natural Areas. How can studying the biology of copperheads and cicadas help to reduce human-wildlife conflicts In this presentation, we'll consider how recreational sites located within natural landscapes provide opportunities to balance conservation, education, and public access while also increasing the potential for human-wildlife interactions. Over the past 8 years, Dr. Richter's lab has been studying resource positioning by humans, copperheads, and cicadas at a campground in the Red River Gorge using radio telemetry, mark-recapture, environmental data, population censusing, and behavioral observations. Their recommendations for site management seek to reduce human conflicts, balance the needs of both humans and wildlife, and create opportunities for public education and engagement.
Nov. 3, 2023
2023 Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awardees Fireside Chat Friday, Nov. 3rd, 10 - 11:30am, Strickler Hall, Middleton Auditorium - RSVP here. In collaboration with the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards, UofL’s Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice will host the Six Core Principle winners for a morning of inspiration through a Fireside Chat. Led by Muhammad Ali Scholars, these conversations will explore the transformative social change that these leaders are having in their communities. Please join us to be inspired by the award winners before the Humanitarian Awards the next evening. RSVP here. About the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards: Launched in 2013, the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards (MAHA) were developed to honor Ali’s lifelong humanitarianism and to celebrate a new generation of social changemakers. Each year, the Ali Center pays tribute to a number of high-profile “seasoned humanitarians” who are named as Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awardees. The Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards celebrates those people whose contributions to social justice, human rights, and peacemaking unify communities around the world. It is the Center’s largest annual fundraiser and incorporates two categories: Seasoned Awards, honoring individuals who have dedicated a significant portion of their lives to humanitarianism, and Six Core Principles Awards, presented to young adults 30 years of age or younger. For more info: Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards at the Ali Center.
Nov. 2, 2023
PUMPKIN SMASH!! Thursday, Nov. 2nd, noon, SAC Ramp, Add to your Calendar Don’t know what to do with your old pumpkins and Jack-o-Lanterns from Halloween? Don’t trash them! Turn them into stress-relief, worm food, and organic fertilizer! UofL is here to help you compost! Drop off your old pumpkins (and other plant-based fall decorations) in front of the Red Barn by the pumpkin composting sign any time from October 30th through noon on November 2nd. At that time, all are invited to our annual Pumpkin Smash! See video of a past Smash! Join us for composting fun and stress relief! Facebook Event.
Nov. 1, 2023
Clean4Cards Fall Festival and Leaf-Raking Wednesday, Nov. 1st, 5-7pm, Humanities Quad It's Clean4Cards' second annual Fall Festival! Join us as we rake around the Bingham Humanities Quad and do other fun activities. It is a great way to get service hours and learn about our RSO. The leaf collection will be a contest with the chance to win a gift card! There will be pizza too! We hope to see you there. RSVP on Engage.
Oct. 31, 2023
UofL Free Store HALLOWEEN FREE SALE! Last Tuesdays, August - April, 4:30-6:30pm, Red Barn plaza Come trade your old costumes in for something new! These pop-up Free Sales are offered by the student-run UofL Free Store, located in SAC W303C. They will be offered on last Tuesdays of each month throughout the year from 4:30-6:30pm at the Red Barn (outside in good weather). The space is like a thrift store where no money is exchanged and is run by students who help process donations and keep the store tidy and organized in support of the project to help keep useful items out of the landfill while meeting the needs of their peers. The Free Store is a space for the free exchange of clean, functional, durable items like clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, household items, cleaning, bath & beauty supplies, books, school & art supplies, and more. Donations of stuff will be accepted and can be made any time in the small bin outside the Free Store or in the large red bins at the Garden Commons, next to the Baptist Center. Follow the Free Store on or .
Oct. 31, 2023
Sustainability Roundtable: Virginia Scott Tuesday, Oct. 31st, 4pm, Microsoft Teams Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 266 387 272 198# Passcode: kxhTvM) Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our Fall Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm (8/29, 9/12, 9/26, 10/17, 10/31, 11/14, 11/28). We continue the fall series October 31st, with Virginia Scott, sharing her work as a student in UofL's Interdisciplinary Masters in Sustainability Program. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public.If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
Oct. 27, 2023
Climate Change is Spooky Trivia Night Friday, Oct. 27th,7-9pm, Red Barn, Add to your Calendar The Student Sustainability Coalition invites you to a fun-filled evening of trivia, prizes, food, and more! Teams can compete for hauntingly good prizes! There will also be a costume contest, door prizes, and concessions. It's Zero-Waste & 10% will be donated to the Louisville Nature Center. Bring your friends (or make new ones!) to compete against other teams for some SCARY GOOD prizes! We will also be holding a costume contest, so dress up as your favorite character, singer, decade, or whatever creative costume idea you have! Concessions will be available (with cash or Venmo), including vegan and gluten-free options! There will also be some FREE goodies to take home and enjoy (while supplies last). Tickets will also be available for chances to win some awesome door prizes donated to us from local businesses across Louisville ($1 per entry with cash or Venmo)! Entry tickets can be bought in advance; we have pre-sale and team discounts available! Pre-sale and day-of prices are below:
$9 per person; $12 at the door
$8 per person for teams of 2-3; $11 at the door
$7 per person for teams of 4-5; $10 at the door
$6 per person for teams of 6-8; $9 at the door
To purchase pre-sale tickets, Venmo @mrearly0401 (confirmation code: 4975).
Major thanks to Ken Rowan for MC'ing this event. And thank you to the many local businesses who have graciously sponsored our event, including RedBull, Full Stop, V-Grits, SnoWhat, and more! The SSC also loves to give back to our community! A portion of funds raised from this event will be used as donations to local organizations, including the Louisville Nature Center. We hope you join us for a SPOOKY good time! RSVP on Engage.
Oct. 26, 2023
Fresh & Flourish: Sustainable Eating Fair Thursday, Oct. 26th, 2:30-4:30pm, Red Barn, Add to your Calendar Join ELSB's Equity & Justice committee and the Cardinal Cupboard Food Pantry for a Sustainable Eating Fair! Hear from on and off campus organizations who support vegan and plant-based eaters, and learn about accessible ways to eat more sustainably. Also, enjoy some free food from the Cardinal Cupboard and local vegan and plant-based businesses! RSVP on Engage.
Oct. 25, 2023
Scary Sustainability Movie Night: Jaws Wednesday, Oct. 25, 7pm, BAB 307 Join the UofL Sustainability Council and the Ecology and Sustainability Themed Community for the last of our Scary Sustainability mini film series! We'll close out UofL Sustainability Week with a screening of the 1975 classic thriller, directed by Steven Spielberg, which viscerally demonstrates the folly of engaging in man vs. nature pursuits! When a young woman is killed by a shark while skinny-dipping near the New England tourist town of Amity Island, police chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) wants to close the beaches, but mayor Larry Vaughn (Murray Hamilton) overrules him, fearing that the loss of tourist revenue will cripple the town. Ichthyologist Matt Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss) and grizzled ship captain Quint (Robert Shaw) offer to help Brody capture the killer beast, and the trio engage in an epic battle of man vs. nature. Let's just say, it doesn't end well for either side. Facebook Event. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 25, 2023
16th Annual Campus Sustainability Day Fair Wednesday, Oct. 25th 10am-2pm, Humanities Quad (see photos & videos.) Stop by the Humanities Quad for the 16th annual celebration of all things sustainable at UofL and in our community! Learn what campus and community groups are doing to create a sustainable revolution. Sign-up to get involved and leave with some green freebies, great information, and a smile on your face!
Dog Toy Making Upcycling Event Tuesday, Oct. 24th, 4:00 - 6:00pm, Garden Commons, Add to your Calendar The UofL Sustainability Council invites you to come make some dog toys out of upcycled materials from the UofL Free Store! There will be dogs at the event for participants to hang out with!! This is aUofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 24, 2023
Inclusive Real Estate Development: "Equity on Both Sides of the Table" Tuesday, October 24th, 2:30 pm, BAB 218, Add to your Calendar UofL's Department of Geographic & Environmental Sciences invites you to their seminar series. On October 24th, the featured speaker will be Matthew Harrell from APK Development, a local, black-owned housing development company providing low income housing.Matthew is President & CEO of APK Development & Construction (APK), an acquisition and development real estate company based in Louisville, KY. He is also a member of Louisville’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, which allocates millions of dollars annually for housing development. Matthew has also served as Chair of the African American Initiative Housing Committee, past Vice President of the local Louisville Chapter of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) and National President of United Developers Council of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers. Matthew began his career in the real estate industry in Indianapolis, Indiana as Assistant Vice President of Approved Mortgage Corp., the largest mortgage brokerage in Indiana. After several years, Matthew relocated to Louisville, Kentucky to begin a career in Real Estate Development and launched APK. APK has quickly become a recognizable, 100% minority owned and operated, development company, acquiring and developing single family, multi-family and commercial properties. With a desire to preserve, create and sustain affordable and workforce homes that provide shelter, security, equity and opportunity for those that have been historically overlooked and undervalued, APK is uniquely positioned to act as the bridge that connects these communities and investment capital. The combined extensive experience, expertise and the independent relationships of APK and their partners has been foundational to their success. Through diverse partnerships, APK has become a fully integrated development company with the ability to offer design, development and a full range of construction services. APK also has acquired knowledge and experience regarding an array of financial pathways and resources, including bonds, tax credits, private equity financing, HUD Section 8, HUD Multifamily financing, FHA/FNMA, RAD (Rental Assistance Demonstration Program), Solar Tax Credits, New Market Tax Credits and more. APK’s ventures are inspired by the growing awareness of social impact and the need for diversity among institutional investors, as well as the major paradigm shift to a value-driven economy. APK believes that now is the time to invest in affordable housing preservation and work-force communities that rely on affordable housing. This is aUofL Sustainability Week event!
Food is medicine: Innovation for health, equity and economic impact with Dariush Mozaffarian Monday, Oct. 23rd, 1pm, 16th Floor Great Hall of the UofL/Jewish Hospital, Add to your Calendar This talk will explore the evidence, research, and importance of the Food is Medicine movement, examine how nutrition insecurity contributes to health disparities between social classes, provide an overview on integrating food and nutrition interventions into healthcare systems, and describe how policies can support access to reimbursable nutrition services. Dr. Mozaffarian's work aims to create the science and translation for a food system that is nutritious, equitable, and sustainable. Some of his areas of interest include healthy diet patterns, nutritional biomarkers, Food is Medicine interventions in health care, nutrition innovation and entrepreneurship, and food policy. Faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members are welcome to attend. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 21, 2023
Central Park Improvement Day Saturday, Oct. 21st, 8:30am-noon, Central Park, Add to your Calendar The Old Louisville Neighborhood Council and UofL Sustainability Council invite everyone to volunteer at the fall 2023 Central Park Improvement Day. Consider volunteering a few hours of your time to do light chores like spreading mulch, trimming, painting, and tidying up this historic Olmsted Park near campus! Meet at the Old Louisville Neighborhood Center at 8:30 am for coffee, donuts and check-in. A free traditional barbeque lunch will be provided for all volunteers at noon. Many thanks to our community partners: Brightside, Metro Park, the Olmsted Parks Conservancy, and Metro Councilman Phillip Baker. Facebook Event. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 20, 2023
Tree-Planting with Alpha Kappa Alpha Friday, Oct. 20th, 3pm, Humanities Quad, Add to your Calendar In coordination with UofL's Campus Tree Advisory Committee, the Ladies of Beta Epsilon would like to invite you to a day of service. We will be learning why planting trees are so integral to the sustainability of our planet and how to plant a tree successfully! Facebook Event. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 20, 2023
EcoReps Lunch & Learn Workshop: Mushrooms! Friday, Oct. 20th, Noon-1:00pm, Ekstrom Library W210, Add to your Calendar WATCH VIDEO RECORDING Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free vegetarian lunch! On October 20th, we will hear from Leo Mellen, a student with an incredible passion for mycology and mushroom-growing! This is a workshop for people who are interested in learning more about the bizarre and magical world of mushrooms. You will learn about: - The ecology and life cycle of fungi - How to cultivate mushrooms - Medicinal uses of mushrooms - The research currently being done with mushrooms. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. This fall, we continue our series of workshops monthly on Fridays at noon. All are welcome. Facebook Event. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 19, 2023
A Social Justice Career Journey Thursday, Oct. 19th, 12-2pm, Cultural & Equity Center Multipurpose Room, Add to your Calendar Passionate about social justice, activism, service? Join us in learning about how your passion can become a career. Muhammad Ali Scholar Alumni, Aaisha Hamid, Assistant Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager at Alliant will be leading this dialogue. RSVP on Engage. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 19, 2023
Food Apartheid, In the Community & On the Campus Thursday, October 19th, 11am - 12:30pm, SAC Floyd Theatre, Add to your Calendar UofL's College of Arts & Sciences' Office of Diversity, Engagement, Culture & Climate presents the next installment in its Conversations on Race, Culture & History. Join us for an informative panel discussion that tackles the issue of food apartheid in our community and on the campus! Our panel will discuss the harsh realities of unequal access to healthy and affordable food. We'll delve into the impact on marginalized communities and discuss potential solutions. Reservations required, Refreshments served. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 19-25
UofL Sustainability Week - Oct. 19-25, 2023 A full week of events to celebrate, raise awareness, and engage your passions for environmental, social & economic justice! Events will include:
UofL Sustainability Week is "crowd-sourced"! If you'd like to add an event to the calendar, please contact Justin Mog!
Oct. 17, 2023
Sustainability Roundtable: Kentucky Waterways Alliance Tuesday, Oct. 17th, 4pm, Microsoft Teams, Add to your Calendar Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 266 387 272 198# Passcode: kxhTvM) Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our Fall Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm (8/29, 9/12, 9/26, 10/17, 10/31, 11/14, 11/28). We continue the fall series October 17th, with Michael Washburn, Executive Director, speaking on the Kentucky Waterways Alliance Mission and Work. The Kentucky Waterways Alliance envisions a Kentucky that sustains and celebrates our vast network of healthy waterways. Kentucky’s lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands support thriving aquatic ecosystems, healthy fish and wildlife populations, abundant recreation, and dependable, clean water supplies for future generations. Come learn how they work every day to pursue that vision and how you can get involved in the work. No registration is required.The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public.If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. Facebook Event.
Oct. 17, 2023
Louisville Sustainability Summit: Livable Louisville Tuesday, Oct 17th, 12:30 - 5:00pm, Louisville Visual Art (1538 Lytle St.) - Register here. Add to your Calendar UofL is proud to participate in the 10th Annual Louisville Sustainability Summit on the theme of "Livable Louisville: Addressing local climate risks through planning and design." Across the country Americans are facing the effects of a changing climate with increased extreme weather events like hurricanes, tornadoes, and heat waves causing poor air quality, dangerous forest fires, and flooding. Recent studies predict Kentucky’s risk of extreme heat, drought, wildfires, and inland floods will increase significantly. At the 2023 Louisville Sustainability Council Summit, we explore the risks and stressors our region is facing and how our buildings and cities can adapt to this new normal and address the problems. This half-day Summit will feature esteemed local and national speakers on topics relating to climate change, the built environment, and sustainable housing. The event will be immediately followed by an after party featuring a special sustainability-themed art exhibition at PORTAL @ fifteenTWELVE. All tickets include admission to the Summit, Art Exhibition, and After Party including appetizers. *If cost is a barrier but you would like to attend, please reach out to info@louisvillesustainabilitycouncil.org to request a scholarship.
Panelists include: Patrick Piuma, Director of UofL’s Urban Design Studio within the Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute.
Exhibitors include three booths hosted by the university, including: UofL Sustainability; UofL School of Public Health & Information Sciences – Solar Over Louisville research; and UofL’s Center for Integrated Environmental Health Sciences.
UofL's Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives, Justin Mog, interviewed Summit organizers from the Louisville Sustainability Council, Stuart Ungar & Tiffany Broyles Yost, on the October 9th edition of the Sustainability Now! radio show and podcast on Forward Radio 106.5fm.
Cover crops help protect and rejuvenate living soil during fallow periods like the winter. Join us for a hands-on workshop in UofL's Urban & Public Affairs Garden to learn all about cover crops: The reasons why; Choosing the seed; How to plant; and How to terminate. Free packages of cover crop seed mix will be available for all participants. This workshop will be led by Paul Borntraeger from the Jefferson County Soil & Water Conversation District.
Oct. 12, 2023
Measuring, Monitoring, and Mitigating Urban Heat with an Urban Weather Station Network and Mass Tree Plantings Thursday, Oct. 12th, 3pm, Microsoft Teams - Register here. Add to your Calendar As a part of Louisville Tree Week (Oct. 7-14, 2023), UofL is excited to offer this online seminar to everyone. Mitigation efforts for Urban Heat Islands (UHIs) have been the subject of various atmospheric modeling, observational, and regional policy research projects for many years. The city of Louisville, in particular has been the focus of such modeling studies as well as targeted field studies that assess the UHI and other urban-related health hazards and evaluate mitigation efforts. The success of UHI mitigation efforts (e.g., greening, cool pavements, etc.) largely depends on accurate measurements of the UHI, including trends in its magnitude and spatial extent. To accomplish this task in the city of Louisville, five weather stations were deployed across an approximately 30 km stretch over Jefferson County in spring and summer of 2023. Another component of the network is a high-density array across a “pocket park” (Founder’s Square) in the urban core of the city, such that six weather stations were deployed across a 50 m x 50 m portion of a city block. This park-scale network not only serves as an urban core node in the county-wide network, but it also captures the meteorological variation across a small site that is the target of an intense urban greening initiative, the Trager MicroForest Project. A fixed research station is also located in the center of the park and serves as a baseline for the other weather stations. The park network was installed in June and July of 2023. This presentation by UofL professor of Geographic & Environmental Sciences, William Gunter, will provide a brief review of county-wide network results over the summer of 2023 as well as the role of the trees and green spaces in mitigating urban heat. Data from a targeted deployment, where a portable weather station was deployed in a nearby asphalt parking lot during a heat wave, will also be explored. Register here.
Oct. 12, 2023
Think Like a Squirrel - Urban Nut Foraging Thursday, Oct. 12th, noon, Meet at Gottschalk Hall / Ends at Garden Commons, Add to your Calendar In celebration of Louisville Tree Week (Oct. 7-14, 2023), the UofL Sustainability Council is teaming up with Louisville Lots of Food to host this hands-on workshop. Come learn how to identify, collect, process and enjoy some of our common (and delicious!) tree nuts. We'll get hands-on and everyone will get to taste these arboreal treats! Be prepared to walk for about 20 minutes total. Rain or shine. We will gather at noon on the southeast corner of the Humanities Quad in front of Gottschalk Hall, tour some of campus to visit nut trees and end at the Garden Commons for a nut-processing demonstration. Details at louisvillelotsoffood.com and here. Facebook Event.
Oct. 11, 2023
Farm To Table: An Evening in the Bluegrass Wednesday, Oct. 11th, 5-8pm, BAB Quad Tickets: $20 cash, card, or flex points UofL Dining's farm-to-table event returns with locally sourced, chef-inspired dishes and live music! Enjoy multiple courses, all sourced from local ingredients! Tickets will be limited to 200 and can be purchased at the door or at the UofL Dining table outside of the SAC Marketplace Oct. 2-6. For those guests 21 and older, a cash bar will be available. Support our local Kentucky farms and join us for an evening of flavor, culinary arts and community.
Tree-related Service Learning Projects - Any 2023-24 classes on offer which are/could integrate tree-related service learning? - Upcoming tree-planting volunteer opportunities on or off campus to promote/organize UofL students to attend? 10/10 Prun-A-Vul, 10am – noon, Victory Park (1051 S. 23rd St) 10/11 Joe Creason Reforestation Volunteer Tree Planting, 9am-2pm, Joe Creason Park (1297 Trevilian Way) 10/14 Volunteer Tree Planting with TreesLouisville, 9:30am-noon, Alex Kennedy Elementary (4515 Taylorsville Rd.) 11/4 City of Plantation Tree Planting (Louisville Grows), 9am – 1pm, 2502 Hermitage Way 12/2 Germantown Tree Planting (Louisville Grows), 9am-1pm, Meetup location TBA
Conn Center's Relevance and Impact Innovation Workshop Friday, Oct. 6th, 10am-2pm, University Club, Add to your Calendar - Register here Ignite your purpose; fuel your passion! UofL's Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research presents a free workshop and lunch. Embark on a journey of commercialized innovation as we pay tribute to the late, great visionary Hank Conn. We’ll dive headfirst into cutting-edge renewable energy advancements at the Conn Center and partner companies. Kevin Nolan, CEO and president of GE Appliances, a Haier company, will deliver the keynote address. This is a great networking opportunity. For more information and to register, visit the webpage or contact Eunice Salazar, 852-8578.
Oct. 3, 2023
National Voter Education Week Movie Screening Tuesday, October 3rd, 6pm, SAC Floyd Theater, Add to your Calendar Join the Cultural & Equity Center, Black Male Initiative, Student Activities Board and the Anne Braden Institute as we kick off National Voter Education Week with a film screening. We will be highlighting the history of the voting and its importance. RSVP on Engage.
Oct. 3, 2023
Exploring the function and design of cities and their impact on health and urban vitality Tuesday, October 3rd, 2:30 pm, BAB 218, Add to your Calendar UofL's Department of Geographic & Environmental Sciences invites you to their free seminar series, open to all. On October 3rd, the featured speaker will be Patrick Piuma from UofL's Urban Design Studio, speaking on the topic: "Exploring the function and design of cities and their impact on health and urban vitality." The Envirome Institute’s Urban Design Studio (UDS) is focused on exploring the relationships between our built and natural environments and how their design and function impacts various aspects of health, from physical and psychological to environmental and economic. For more than a decade the UDS has utilized tactical urbanism, prototyping and other placemaking tools to test ideas and explore ways to improve the city through direct action and community engagement. Going beyond placemaking, the UDS and Envirome Institute are looking at how the city can improve people’s health rather than waiting to treat the diseases caused by the environment. We are currently working on several projects that look specifically at urban greening with the Trager MicroForest Project, the Health Corridor, and the New Vision of Health Campus.
The Past is Present: Slavery and Medicine in Louisville History Wednesday, Oct. 4th, noon, Kosair Charities Clinical & Translational Research Building, room 124 This wide-ranging panel discussion highlights important episodes and events in the history of medicine in Louisville and Jefferson County that occurred during the antebellum era of U.S. history. Its purpose is to illustrate the central role of physicians in supporting the system of racial slavery and the role of enslaved persons as experimental subjects in the advancement of medicine.
A conversation with author Harriet Washington Thursday, Oct. 5th, noon, Kornhauser Library auditorium The HSC Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Office of Institutional Equity invite you to hear from Harriet Washington, author of several books, including "Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Experimentation from Colonial Times to the Present." Harriet Washington is a medical ethicist, and she works to deconstruct the politics around medical issues. In addition to giving historically accurate information on ‘scientific racism’, she paints a powerful and disturbing portrait of medicine, race, sex and the abuse of power. RSVP here.
Keynote: “Looking to the Future of Environmental Health Sciences” Friday, Oct. 6th, 1pm, Kosair Charities Clinical & Translational Research Building This year’s keynote speaker is Richard Woychik, director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, and the National Toxicology Program since June 2020. Woychik oversees federal funding for biomedical research to discover how the environment influences human health and disease. Dr. Woychik is a molecular geneticist with a PhD in molecular biology from Case Western Reserve University and postdoctoral training with Dr. Philip Leder at Harvard Medical School. He spent almost 10 years at Oak Ridge National Laboratory rising in the ranks to become head of the Mammalian Genetics Section and then director of the Office of Functional Genomics. Full details on the Research!Louisville website.
Sept. 30, 2023
7th Annual Environmental Justice Conference: "Solutions and Outcomes" Saturday, September 30th, 7:30am - 6:00pm, University Club - Purchase Tickets in Advance UofL is proud to host the 7th Annual Environmental Justice Conference organized by the West Jefferson County Community Task and the Louisville and Kentucky Chapters of the NAACP. The conference returns as an in-person event this year, with local and national speakers on topics of critical environmental importance. UofL's Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute's Center for Healthy Air, Water, and Soil will be presenting reports from Louisville’s Smell MyCity App. At this conference, we will delve into pressing environmental issues, exchange innovative ideas, and foster meaningful connections. Together, we will explore ways to address environmental challenges and promote justice for all communities. Check in begins at 7:30am for individuals and groups that purchased tickets and tables online. Although preregistration is preferred, event tickets may be purchased at the door by cash, or check. Continental breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets are included with the price of the general admission and exhibitor tickets. Tickets are $10 for students, $20 for Seniors and $30 for General Admission. Reserved Tables of 8 are $250. Exhibitor Tables are $50 and include one event ticket. Scholarships are available by request in advance with a written request to wjcctf.lou@gmail.com. Poster Presentations are welcomed free of charge. WJCCTF is a 501C3 non-profit and welcomes donations which can be made on Eventbrite, at the event by check, cash, or PayPal. Don't miss this exciting event that brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds who share a common goal of environmental justice. Together, we can make a difference!
Sept. 28, 2023
HRtalks Wellness: Sustainable Eating WATCH VIDEO RECORDING. Thursday, Sept. 28th, 2-3pm, Microsoft Teams - Register hereAdd to your Calendar To kick off Sustainability Month, Get Healthy Now and UofL’s Sustainability Council are partnering with Organic Association of Kentucky and Barr Farms to discuss sustainable eating and the importance of eating more seasonal foods. Barr Farms will share ways to access local and organic produce and pasture-raised meats through CSA and farmers markets. Get Healthy Now participants can earn 100 points towards their 2024 $40 GHN monthly incentive for attending. Register here.
Sept. 28, 2023
Fall Planting Workshop WATCH VIDEO RECORDING. Thursday, Sept. 28th, 12:30pm, Garden Commons (next to Baptist Center) Add to your Calendar We continue our fall workshop series in UofL's organic Garden Commons with a focus on how to extend your growing season into the much more pleasant shoulder seasons when water, weed, and insect pressures wane.Fall is an often overlooked gardening season, and we are here to help you take full advantage of it! In fact, September is the best time to rejuvenate your garden and make it produce vegetables through Christmas! Planting cole crops in late summer allows them ample time to grow before the first frosts, but because they are so frost tolerant, they continue soaking up the sun's rays and continue growing, albeit slowly through December. In fact, gardeners often have better luck growing fussy vegetables, like broccoli and cauliflower in fall than in spring because you don’t have to worry as much about insect pests, weeds, or bolting. And the cooler temperatures also make for sweeter and less bitter greens. Root vegetables are also perfect for fall gardening. You don’t have to pick them before frost. Things like carrots can be left in the ground, mulched with straw or leaves, and dug as you need them. In this workshop, we'll focus on frost tolerant plants, like cole crops and lettuces, and how to protect them. Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, lettuces, carrots, turnips, rutabagas, and mustard greens are all varieties good for planting in fall. Other plants can be left in the garden over winter to be harvested in the spring, like onions and garlic. Join us in the Garden Commons to learn (by doing) how to grow hyper-local, super-delicious vegetables, herbs, and fruits! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we gather together every Thursday at 12:30pm throughout the fall to harvest, weed, water, plant, and learn. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided.Upcoming special workshops include: Oct. 12 - Think Like a Squirrel - Urban Nut Foraging (Meet at noon at Gottschalk Hall, ends at Garden Commons); Oct. 19 - Food Justice; Nov. 30 - Wreath-Making. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on Facebook or Instagram. Facebook Event.
Sept. 28, 2023
Cards Come Together 2023 Thursday, Sept. 28th, 9am-noon, various sites Add to your Calendar Join us this year for Cards Come Together, a day where UofL students, staff, faculty, and alumni come together to fully engage in the welfare and vitality of the Louisville metro area through service projects. Registration is now open and participants must register in advance. Some sites have limited capacity and registration will close when capacity has been reached. There are 3 opportunities this year to choose from - click on the respective link to register for service at that site: 1. Old Louisville Clean-up in partnership with Metro Council District 6 Councilman Phillip Baker Starting at 4th and Oak, clean-up of streets and alleyways from 1st Street to St. Catherine. 2. American Red Cross Supply Prep, 510 East Chestnut Street Working from the Red Cross office, volunteers will prepare the supplies needed for the 40 to 50 teams that will be going out during the Smoke Alarm Community Installation event. These include staging forms, drills, screws, etc. so they can quickly be added to the construction buckets given out on install day. It may also include putting together bags with water and snacks for the team members. 3. Family Scholar House, 403 Reg Smith Circle Volunteers will organize donations, and clean the interior and exterior of campus. Could include some landscaping.
Sept. 26, 2023
"Climate Change & Conflict: The Security Risks of Global Warming" Tuesday, Sept. 26th, University Club, Add to your Calendar 5-6pm Reception, 6-7pm Talk, 7:30-9pm Dinner Tickets: $10, $20, and $75 (learn more and register here). Free student tickets available - email contact@worldkentucky.org with the subject "UofL pass to Climate Change" The World Affairs Council of Kentucky & Southern Indiana invite you to their first event in the 2023 World In Transition series, featuring Dr. Tegan Blaine, Director of Climate, Environment, and Conflict at the U.S. Institute of Peace. Dr. Blaine will speak to a variety of topics, including climate-induced migration, Kentucky’s transition from mining, and conflicts arising from climate insecurity. Natural disasters around the world have made clear that climate change is a real and present risk to people's livelihood. How do these disasters affect the peace and security of a country and its relations with other nations? Join us for this vital discussion on climate change and its effect on international security. Learn more and register here.
Sept. 26, 2023
UofL Free Store FREE SALE! Last Tuesdays, August - April, 4:30-6:30pm, Red Barn plaza These pop-up Free Sales are offered by the student-run UofL Free Store, located in SAC W303C. They will be offered on last Tuesdays of each month throughout the year from 4:30-6:30pm at the Red Barn (outside in good weather). The space is like a thrift store where no money is exchanged and is run by students who help process donations and keep the store tidy and organized in support of the project to help keep useful items out of the landfill while meeting the needs of their peers. The Free Store is a space for the free exchange of clean, functional, durable items like clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, household items, cleaning, bath & beauty supplies, books, school & art supplies, and more. Donations of stuff will be accepted and can be made any time in the small bin outside the Free Store or in the large red bins at the Garden Commons, next to the Baptist Center. Follow the Free Store on or .
Sept. 26, 2023
Sustainability Roundtable: Doughnut Economics - Asserting a Sustainable Future for All Tuesday, Sept. 26, 4pm, Microsoft Teams WATCH VIDEO RECORDING. Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 266 387 272 198# Passcode: kxhTvM) Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our Fall Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm (8/29, 9/12, 9/26, 10/17, 10/31, 11/14, 11/28). We continue the fall series September 26th, with an exploration of the highly instructive concept of Doughnut Economics with our special guests, John Hartmann & Edward Burns. The Doughnut offers a vision of what it means for humanity to thrive in the 21st century - and Doughnut Economics, as laid out in Kate Raworth's book, explores the mindset and ways of thinking needed to get us there. Edward S. Burns came to Louisville in 1995 as a student at Spalding University where he earned undergraduate degrees in Church Ministry Studies with an emphasis in leadership development and in Social Work with an emphasis in Policy Issues. He completed graduate studies at UofL in Social Work with an emphasis in research and program development, then worked with the Cabinet for Families and Children, UofL, the Louisville Community Initiative and UPS. The principles of liberation theology and Catholic Social Teaching guided Edward's involvement with religious institutions, government, and nongovernmental organizations in his country of birth Belize, Central America. John Hartmann studied business at the University of Kentucky from 1968-73 (celebrating the first Earth Day there on April 22, 1970), and finished his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at UofL in 1988. He worked 6 1/2 years at the Crescent Hill Public Library, joined the Greater Louisville Sierra Club in 1994, and later served as Chair of the Club, 1998-2000. Later, he joined the staff at the Virginia Chance School in Louisville as a Library Specialist, 2000-2007. John served on the Steering Committee of the Louisville Climate Action Network, and hosted weekly conversations on important world issues for over 14 years at Wednesday evening “Conversation Cafes”, 2003-2017. He also joined the Louisville Fellowship of Reconciliation and became an Editor on the social justice paper, FORsooth Newspaper. After a few years, he became Editor in Chief of the paper. During his time with LFOR, he convened a group of dedicated persons to bring community radio to Louisville, and the station, WFMP Forward Radio has been on the air since April of 2017, broadcasting at 106.5fm and livestreaming and podcasting at forwardradio.org. No registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public.If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. Facebook Event.
Sept. 25, 2023
Starbucks Worker Solidarity Event Monday, Sept. 25th, 5:30-7pm in Humanities 207 The University of Louisville Students For Socialist Revolution will be holding an event alongside Starbucks Workers United. In this event we will talk about the current labor struggle happening within Starbucks between workers and management, what the place of unions are regarding socialism, and how you can get involved in the fight for unionism and communism. Get connected: Website. Instagram: @UOFL.SSR Twitter: @IMTLOUKY TikTok: @IMTLOUKY
Sept. 25, 2023
Volunteer Fair Monday, Sept. 25th, 11am-2pm, Red Barn, Add to your Calendar Come meet representatives from local non-profits and service agencies to learn how you can get involved and make a difference in our community! Volunteering is not only a great service to society, but it's also a vital way to improve your skills, knowledge, and professional experience while building a resume that is attractive to employers. Many sustainability-related organizations will be on hand, including TreesLouisville.
Sept. 25-30, 2023
Carpool Week! Sept. 25-30, 2023 To wrap up the Cards Commuter Challenge 2023, we encourage you to try sharing the ride and discovering all the benefits of building community, making new friends, and sharing the costs and burden of driving! Many people near you are also headed to UofL or other destinations, so consider sharing the ride with your neighbors. You'll save money, build community, reduce pollution, ease traffic congestion, and reduce parking problems for everyone! Discover all of your options with our free Cardinal Directions trip-planning and carpool-matching service. Facebook Event.
Whether you want to carpool for your daily commute, a few times a week, or just for a one-time trip, Cardinal Directions is the easiest way to connect.
You can also use Cardinal Directions to coordinate carpools to events such as conferences, concerts, parties, sporting events, etc.
Log Your Trips on the Cardinal Directions Dashboard to be eligible for incentive programs throughout the year and to keep track of your miles, money saved, calories burned, and carbon dioxide emissions avoided!
Check out the UofL Carpooling webpage for details about getting special carpool parking permits (applicable to any color permit at no extra cost) and preferential, designated carpool parking spaces. Just contact us with your interest at Carpool@louisville.edu.
Not only can the permit cost be easily split by the members of the carpool via payroll deduction, but since we know there may be occasions when members of the carpool will have to drive in separately, UofL's carpool permits come with 8 daily parking passes per semester for all members of the carpool.
Even if you and three other potential carpoolers don't have access to your own reliable vehicle, you can still share the ride through Commute by Enterprise.
EcoReps Lunch & Learn Workshop: Doughnut Economics Friday, September 22nd, Noon-1:00pm, Ekstrom Library W210 Add to Calendar OR Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free vegetarian lunch! On September 22nd, we will explore the highly instructive concept of Doughnut Economics with our special guests, John Hartmann & Edward Burns. The Doughnut offers a vision of what it means for humanity to thrive in the 21st century - and Doughnut Economics, as laid out in Kate Raworth's book, explores the mindset and ways of thinking needed to get us there. Edward S. Burns came to Louisville in 1995 as a student at Spalding University where he earned undergraduate degrees in Church Ministry Studies with an emphasis in leadership development and in Social Work with an emphasis in Policy Issues. He completed graduate studies at UofL in Social Work with an emphasis in research and program development, then worked with the Cabinet for Families and Children, UofL, the Louisville Community Initiative and UPS. The principles of liberation theology and Catholic Social Teaching guided Edward's involvement with religious institutions, government, and nongovernmental organizations in his country of birth Belize, Central America. John Hartmann studied business at the University of Kentucky from 1968-73 (celebrating the first Earth Day there on April 22, 1970), and finished his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at UofL in 1988. He worked 6 1/2 years at the Crescent Hill Public Library, joined the Greater Louisville Sierra Club in 1994, and later served as Chair of the Club, 1998-2000. Later, he joined the staff at the Virginia Chance School in Louisville as a Library Specialist, 2000-2007. John served on the Steering Committee of the Louisville Climate Action Network, and hosted weekly conversations on important world issues for over 14 years at Wednesday evening “Conversation Cafes”, 2003-2017. He also joined the Louisville Fellowship of Reconciliation and became an Editor on the social justice paper, FORsooth Newspaper. After a few years, he became Editor in Chief of the paper. During his time with LFOR, he convened a group of dedicated persons to bring community radio to Louisville, and the station, WFMP Forward Radio has been on the air since April of 2017, broadcasting at 106.5fm and livestreaming and podcasting at forwardradio.org. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. This fall, we continue our series of workshops monthly on Fridays at noon. All are welcome.
Sept. 21, 2023
What’s the Buzz?! Thursday, Sept. 21st, Noon – 2pm, Davidson Quad Add to your Calendar UofL Dining Services invites you to join us for a showcase of local honey and the UofL Sustainability Council invites you to meet our bees (in an observation hive) and our new Campus Apiarist, Shelby Robinson! Bring your reusable mug and enjoy some delicious free beverages with local honey!
Sept. 19, 2023
Skate Night! Tuesday, Sept. 19th, 4-6pm, Meet up at Humanities Quad, Add to your Calendar As a part of the Cards Commuter Challenge, the UofL Sustainability Council is hosting this fun roll for skaters of all types. Just skateboard, rollerblade, or roller skate on over to the Quad for a fun night of skating together! Be sure to log your skate on Cardinal Directions to be entered to win prizes! The Skate Night will be led by EcoReps Intern, Chelsea Erbacher.
Sept. 15, 2023
HRTalks Wellness: Practicing mindfulness, empathy, & compassion Friday, Sept. 15th, 11am-noon, Microsoft Teams - Register here. Add to your Calendar Join Health Promotion and Get Healthy Now on September 15, at 11:00am for a 50-minute mindfulness, empathy, & compassion workshop. During the workshop you will learn the philosophy and practice of mindfulness, as well as ways it can be used as a self-care tool to develop deeper levels of empathy and compassion for ourselves and others. Get Healthy Now participants can earn 100 points towards their 2024 $40 GHN monthly incentive for attending. Register here.
Sept. 14, 2023
UofL Day at the Gray Street Farmers’ Market Thursday, Sept. 14th, 10:30am‒1:30pm Add to your Calendar Health Sciences Center, 634 S Jackson St (NE corner of Jackson & Gray) As a fun way to kick-off the fall semester, we’ll be hosting UofL Day at the market on September 14th. All UofL students, faculty, and staff who bring their valid UofL ID to the Information Booth can pick up complementary $5 tokens to redeem at any market vendors. Everyone can enter the free raffle for great door prizes and all are encouraged to show your UofL spirit by wearing red or your favorite cards gear. Attendees can purchase local products, enjoy samples, and grab lunch. With many unique localvendors, you'll find the finest in farm-fresh products, including locally grown produce, desserts, crafts, grab-and-go lunch items, and more. Cash, debit cards, SNAP benefits, and Senior Vouchers accepted! The market is operated by UofL's School of Public Health and Information Sciences, now in partnership with Catholic Charities’ Common Earth Gardens, allowing the market to relocate to their 435 Building Parking Lot at Gray & Jackson (entrance on Jackson). More info: GSFM website; contact Market Manager, Melissa Schreck, 502-852-8781, farmersmarket@louisville.edu; or follow on Facebook and Twitter.
>> As a part of the Cards Commuter Challenge, the UofL Sustainability Council is organizing Car-free Trips at noon from Belknap Campus to the UofL Day at that Gray Street Farmers’ Market!
Bike Trip: Cyclists will leave from the North Info Center at noon for a flat, easy ride on bike lanes. Bring your own bike, or borrow one from UofL Bikeshare at the SRC, or from LouVelo. UofL Bike Interns will be leading the bike ride. Bus Trip: Bus riders should gather at noon at the north-bound bus stop on Floyd Street across from the SAC at Ulmer Stadium for a quick ride on TARC Route 28. Swipe your UofL ID as you board the bus for a free trip! Rachel Mudd will be leading the bus trip.
Tuesday, Sept. 12th, 6pm, Monnik Brewing (1056 E. Burnett Ave.), Add to your Calendar Come eat (vegetarian and vegan options are available), drink, and socialize with us! The UofL Student Sustainability Coalition invites you to an informal gathering aimed at fostering meaningful connections with UofL faculty, staff, students, and anyone passionate about sustainability! If you are interested in connecting with like minded folks this event is the perfect place for you. We believe that by bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise, we can collectively work towards a more sustainable future! RSVP on Engage.
Sept. 12, 2023
Firearms in America: The most important test of our democracy Tuesday, September 12th, 5-6:30pm, Filson Historical Society (1310 S 3rd St), Register here, Add to your Calendar The Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute presents Ryan Busse on Firearms in America: The most important test of our democracy. No American freedom is more powerful or symbolic than our right to own firearms because no other freedom has the potential to so immediately impact the life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness of our fellow citizens. Hence, this immensely powerful freedom requires an equally immense responsibility, and how effective we are at balancing the two may well determine whether our democracy can survive. This presentation by Ryan Busse, a former firearms industry executive and author of Gunfight: My Battle Against the Industry that Radicalized America, is an examination of the realities of guns in America by someone who is simultaneously a proud gun owner and very concerned with the ramifications of our current national imbalance. Light refreshments will be served from 5:00-5:30 pm, with Busse's presentation running from 5:30-6:30 pm. This Theodore Sedgwick Distinguished Lecture Series event is free and open to all; registration is required.
Sept. 12, 2023
Sustainability Roundtable: Sustainability Actions at Bellarmine Tuesday, September 12th, 4pm, virtual, Add to your Calendar Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 266 387 272 198# Passcode: kxhTvM) WATCH VIDEO RECORDING. Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our Fall Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm (8/29, 9/12, 9/26, 10/17, 10/31, 11/14, 11/28). We continue the fall series September 12th, with our special guest, Lance Edwards, Assistant Director of Facilities Management at Bellarmine University in Louisville. Their mission is to maintain a safe, functional and healthy environment in the most efficient and economical manner to support the Bellarmine University community’s students, faculty and staff. Don't miss this chance to learn about what our neighbor institution is doing to advance campus sustainability! No registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. Facebook Event.
Sept. 11, 2023
Plant a Plant Monday, September 11th, 5-6pm, Red Barn Plaza, Add to your Calendar Pick the perfect plant for you, propagate, plant in your own pot using composted soil, and take it home! Hear from Garden Commons about their work and how to get involved with sustainability initiatives on campus! Plant a Plant is for anyone who wants to learn more about sustainability. This event is open to all UofL students, faculty, and staff regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age. All levels of green thumb are welcome! If you need accommodations or have questions email: elsbgi@louisville.edu. RSVP on Engage.
Sept. 9, 2023
Engage Lead Serve S.O.U.L. Day of Service Saturday, Sept. 9th, 10am - 1pm, Meetup SAC Multipurpose Rooms Add to your Calendar Each year, S.O.U.L. (Student Outreach Uniting Louisville) brings students, faculty and staff together to complete a few hours of community service throughout Louisville. By volunteering with SOUL, you’ll be helping local community organizations that benefit the environment, nature, houseless populations, youth, and many more groups and communities. The Sustainability Council is offering on-campus volunteer sites for SOUL, including the UofL Community Composting project and the Garden Commons, and is coordinating with the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council to offer a volunteer project in Central Park. Get to know fellow students and UofL faculty and staff while exploring diversity on campus and in the Louisville community. Come and serve the Louisville community and learn about all the great organizations the city has to offer. At 10am, participants will assemble in the Student Activities Center, Multipurpose Rooms. Following remarks by UofL President Kim Schatzel, volunteers will be transported to various service sites throughout the city. There is no registration. Just come ready to spread the Cardinal Community of Care throughout our great city. For questions, contact the S.O.U.L. service coordinators, Veronica Lam and Megan Crowley, at elsbserv@louisville.edu. Special thanks to the UofL Engage Learn Serve Board for their ongoing support of this initiative.
Sept. 7-28, 2023
MyLibraryU Short Course: Humans and the Environment: A Geographer’s Perspective Every Thursday in September, 6:30pm, Main Louisville Free Public Library (301 York St.) MyLibraryUniversity presents a new Short Course led by UofL Professor of Geographic & Environmental Sciences Dr. Andrea Gaughan. This 4-week course will cover the role that land-system geographers play in understanding, maintaining, and sustaining the environment and well-being of communities across the globe. It will introduce participants to different human-environment systems, discuss how geographers think about them, and foster critical thinking skills for a better understanding of the world around us. This program is free, but registration is requested at lfpl.org.
Sept. 1-2, 2023
Native Planting and Pollinator Garden Clean-Up Friday, Sept. 1st, 1-5pm and/or Saturday, Sept. 2nd, 9am-noon Add to your Calendar Meetup at the Korfhage Native Plant Garden next to Life Sciences and feel free to drop in any time To increase the number of native plants on campus, UofL's Biology Department and Sustainability Council are organizing this special fall planting event. We received a donation of 768 native plants from Garden for Wildlife. We need your help planting them in the Korfhage Native Plant Garden next to Life Sciences, at the Garden Commons, Urban & Public Affairs Garden, and various other spots around campus. This will not only beautify our campus but also provide essential resources and habitat for pollinators in an urban environment. With all the rain, the Korfhage Garden also needs some weeding. Come dressed to dig in the dirt and pull weeds. We will provide tools and gloves, but feel free to bring your own. Be aware that there is construction around the Speed Museum, limiting vehicle access to the garden so, as always, biking, walking, and taking the bus are your preferred means of getting there! Facebook Event.
Sept. 1-30, 2023
Cycle September 2023 September 1-30, 2023 UofL’s Sustainability Council and Get Healthy Now encourage you to saddle up and ride for Team UofL during Cycle September - The Global Bike Challenge! Reap the rewards of a healthy lifestyle and show your support for sustainable transportation. Register for Cycle September as an individual to be entered to win fabulous national prizes! Join Team UofL on Strava to log your rides and encourage/compete against your peers for the UofL Grand Prize. Simply log your trips by bicycle for fun, fitness, or transportation from September 1-30, 2023. Your miles, days cycled, and bike commutes will all qualify you for the grand prize of a $200 voucher to a local bike shop! Students, faculty, and staff are all welcome to compete. Get Healthy Now participants can earn 100 points toward their 2024 $40 GHN monthly incentive for participating. Check out our online resources for UofL Bicyclists - with handy maps, videos, and tips for getting around town care-free and car-free! WATCH VIDEO RECORDING of our August 24th HRTalks Wellness: Cycle September Info Session.
Aug. 31, 2023
Garden Workshop: Newton's Apple Crisp & Pawpaw Ice-Cream! Thursday, Aug. 31st, 12:30pm, Garden Commons/Belknap Village North, Add to your Calendar Join us in UofL's organic, student-run Garden Commons for a hands-on workshop to help you take full advantage of peak summer fruit season! We will be making a couple delicious items from fruits that are in abundance right now in the Urban & Public Affairs Garden behind Bettie Johnson Hall (426 W. Bloom St.): an apple crisp using apples from our historic Sir Issac Newton apple tree and a vegan pawpaw ice cream using these rich, native fruits that are falling to the ground right now! Don't miss it! Connect with us and get all the details on Facebook or Instagram. Facebook Event.
Aug. 30, 2023
Campus History Walking Tour with Tom Owen Wednesday, Aug. 30th, 5:30pm, starts on Ekstrom Library's Quad porch Add to your Calendar Ever breeze by some of the older buildings on Belknap campus and wonder what their stories are? Now is your chance to hear them! As a part of the Cards Commuter Challenge, the UofL Sustainability Council is hosting this fun, educational walk. Be sure to log your walk on Cardinal Directions to be entered to win prizes! Those interested in participating just need to meet up at the Ekstrom Library Porch (interior of campus side, across from Humanities Building). The tour will be led by Dr. Tom Owen, veteran walking tour raconteur and local historian, who has been an archivist at UofL’s Archives and Special Collections for over 40 years. As Tom describes it, “This is a 75-minute opportunity for people to learn something new, appreciate campus and get a little exercise. I am always struck by the university as a destination — the water features, the pendulum, the plantings, the flower beds, there’s just so much to see and enjoy.”
Aug. 30, 2023
Urban Profession Day Wednesday, Aug. 30th, 10am-4pm, BAB Lobby Add to your Calendar Join us for the Urban Profession Day! If you're captivated by the essence of urban living, this event serves as your portal to understanding the diverse professions that intricately shape our urban landscapes. Engage with the spheres of urban planning, public administration, and sustainability through illuminating dialogues. Acquire valuable insights from the representative of the American Planning Association Kentucky Chapter, poised to address your inquiries. Elevate your urban outlook and contribute to the cultivation of thriving communities. Seize this moment to delve into professions that pave the way for a radiant urban future! For any questions, please contact mup@louisville.edu.
Aug. 29, 2023
Project Earth: The Green Chapter Tuesday, Aug. 29th, 8pm, Comstock Hall (School of Music) Add to your Calendar World premiere of new works by Sarah Slean, Andrew Downing and poet Karen Solie performed by the Iris Trio featuring Chrisitne Carter (clarinet), Zoë Martin-Doike (viola), and UofL's own Anna Petrova (piano). Project Earth is the Iris Trio’s response to the enormous crisis currently facing our planet. Through chamber music and poetry, the project strives to illuminate the impact of human behavior on the environment, addressing issues of climate change, pollution, habitat degradation, and biodiversity loss. Equally important, center stage is given to the immense beauty and wonder found in nature. The Trio recognizes the power of our collective imagination and the need to inspire a shared sense of value and responsibility if we are to create meaningful change around these complex issues. Project Earth is a multi-year endeavor, encompassing three distinct chapters - the Blue, Green, and White Chapters.
Aug. 29, 2023
UofL Free Store FREE SALE! Last Tuesdays, August - April, 4:30-6:30pm, Red Barn plaza Add to your Calendar These pop-up Free Sales are offered by the student-run UofL Free Store, located in SAC W303C. They will be offered on last Tuesdays of each month throughout the year from 4:30-6:30pm at the Red Barn (outside in good weather). The space is like a thrift store where no money is exchanged and is run by students who help process donations and keep the store tidy and organized in support of the project to help keep useful items out of the landfill while meeting the needs of their peers. The Free Store is a space for the free exchange of clean, functional, durable items like clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, household items, cleaning, bath & beauty supplies, books, school & art supplies, and more. Donations of stuff will be accepted and can be made any time in the small bin outside the Free Store or in the large red bins at the Garden Commons, next to the Baptist Center. Follow the Free Store on or .
Aug. 29, 2023
Sustainability Roundtable: Alisa Zanetti, Lean Leader Management to lead Sustainability and Operations Tuesday, August 29th, 4pm, virtual Add to your Calendar Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 266 387 272 198# Passcode: kxhTvM) WATCH VIDEO RECORDING Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our Fall Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm (8/29, 9/12, 9/26, 10/17, 10/31, 11/14, 11/28). We kick-off the fall series August 29th, with our special guest, Alisa Zanetti, speaking on Lean Leader Management to lead Sustainability and Operations. Alisa is a current student in UofL's Interdisciplinary Masters in Sustainability program with an extensive background working on logistics as the National Strategy & Planning Program Manager for the U.S. Postal Service. Don't miss this chance to learn from her unique insider's perspective! No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. Facebook Event.
Aug. 28 - Sept. 30, 2023
Cards Commuter Challenge 2023 August 28 - September 30, 2023. University-wide UofL wants you to save money, burn calories, put an end to pollution, and win prizes…all by simply choosing to get to campus in a new way! Record your trips on Cardinal Directions throughout the Cards Commuter Challenge (August 28 - September 30) and each week you'll have the chance to win one of the $50 weekly prizes or the $250 Grand Prize! Any trip by means other than driving alone increases your chances of winning!
Step 1: Join the Challenge online!
Register for free on the Cardinal Directions trip-finding and carpool-matching platform
Step 2: Challenge yourself (and your friends!) to get to campus differently! Try these life-affirming alternatives to the expense, road-rage, pollution, and parking hassles of driving alone:
BUS: Ride any TARC route free with UofL ID (just swipe your card as you board - any time, anywhere).
CARDpool: Organize your own carpool with friends, family, colleagues, or classmates; or find rides & offer rides online through Cardinal Directions.
WALK, SKATE, or BIKE: Get your workout just by getting where you need to go under your own power! If you don't have your own bike, borrow one free from UofL Bikeshare or join LouVelo citywide bikeshare for just $15/mo with your @louisville.edu address (membership gets you unlimited trips of up to one hour without any additional charges). Be sure to also log your bike trips during Cycle September as an individual to be entered to win fabulous national prizes! And join Team UofL on Strava to log your rides and encourage/compete against your peers for the UofL Grand Prize. Simply log your trips by bicycle for fun, fitness, or transportation from September 1-30, 2023. Your miles and days cycled will qualify you for the grand prize of a $200 voucher to a local bike shop!
VANPOOL: Employees can get in on a vanpool, get your ride home guaranteed, or enter to win additional monthly prizes with Every Commute Counts.
SKIP THE COMMUTE: Work or study from home for maximum convenience, savings, and safety!
* NOTE: Though certainly better than driving, getting around via lazy, coal-powered electric scooters does not qualify for this Challenge. Skip the dirty electricity and use your muscles to qualify!
Mayor’s Hike, Bike & Paddle Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4th, 8am-noon, Waterfront Park Great Lawn hikebikeandpaddle.org
Car-free trip at noon from Belknap Campus to: UofL Day at that Gray Street Farmers’ Market Thursday, Sept. 14th, 10:30am‒1:30pm Health Sciences Center, 634 S Jackson St (NE corner of Jackson & Gray) Bike Trip: Cyclists will leave from the North Info Center at noon for a flat, easy ride on bike lanes. Bring your own bike, or borrow one from UofL Bikeshare at the SRC, or from LouVelo. Sam Shaw & Anthony Riley will be leading the bike ride. Bus Trip: Bus riders should gather at noon at the north-bound bus stop on Floyd Street across from the SAC at Ulmer Stadium for a quick ride on TARC Route 28. Swipe your UofL ID as you board the bus for a free trip! Jahnavi Doddapaneni will be leading the bus trip.
Skate Night! Tuesday, Sept. 19th, 4-6pm, Meet up at Humanities Quad As a part of the Cards Commuter Challenge, the UofL Sustainability Council is hosting this fun roll for skaters of all types. Just skateboard, rollerblade, or roller skate on over to the Quad for a fun night of skating together! Be sure to log your skate on Cardinal Directions to be entered to win prizes! The Skate Night will be lead by EcoReps Intern, Chelsea Erbacher.
Carpool Week! Sept. 25-30th To wrap up the Cards Commuter Challenge 2023, we encourage you to try sharing the ride and discovering all the benefits of building community, making new friends, and sharing the costs and burden of driving! Many people near you are also headed to UofL or other destinations, so consider sharing the ride with your neighbors. You'll save money, build community, reduce pollution, ease traffic congestion, and reduce parking problems for everyone! Discover all of your options with our free Cardinal Directions trip-planning and carpool-matching service.
Batteries, light bulbs, oil-based paint, varnishes, stains, and other household hazardous waste (take to Haz Bin)
Tree trunks
Boats, hot tubs
Items from businesses
Trailers greater than 10 feet in length (larger loads can be taken to the Waste Reduction Center)
This event sponsored by: Department of Public Works and Assets (Louisville/Jefferson County Waste Management District in partnership with Solid Waste Management Services Division) and Metro Council. More info.
Aug. 25, 2023
EcoReps Lunch & Learn Workshop: Community Composting Friday, August 25th, Noon-1:00pm, Ekstrom Library - RELOCATED TO Delphi Center room 232 Add to your Calendar OR Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) WATCH VIDEO RECORDING. Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free homemade vegan lunch! Our first workshop of the semester will be led by Brian Barnes, Director of UofL's Community Composting project since its inception in July 2010. Brian's passion for worms and zero waste strategies is unparalleled! Come catch the fever and learn how you can get involved in this unique community project on campus that has evolved from very humble origins to a mature community-supported operation that has spawned a new local business, the Louisville Compost Co-op, which provides households with weekly compost pickup services. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. This fall, we continue our series of workshops monthly on Fridays at noon. All are welcome. Facebook Event.
Fall Garden Gatherings Mondays, 1-2pm at the Urban & Public Affairs Garden (426 W. Bloom St., behind Bettie Johnson Hall) Thursdays, 12:30-1:30pm at the Garden Commons (northeast of the Baptist Center) UofL’s organic campus gardens are great places to relax, reconnect, learn, and savor the sweet taste of sustainability! Students, faculty, staff, and the public are all welcome to come enjoy the bounty and experience the thrill of turning tiny seeds into an abundance of hyper-local veggies, herbs, fruit & flowers. Stop by anytime to sample the goodness and help us keep things watered and weeded. We will gather weekly at both of our campus food gardens throughout the fall semester to harvest, weed, water & plant. Tools and gloves provided, but bring bags to harvest into! Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on Facebook or Instagram.
Aug. 21 - Nov. 30, 2023
Free Store Fall Hours Monday - Thursday, noon-6pm, SAC W303C UofL’s Free Store is conveniently located in SAC W303C, just down the hall from the Cardinal Cupboard on the 3rd floor of SAC West. Throughout the Fall 2023 semester, it will be open Monday through Thursday from noon-6pm, every day of classes. UofL's Sustainability Council invites everyone in our campus community to come "shop" for free clothing, shoes, accessories, linens, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books & media, school & art supplies, and more. Reuse, reuse, reuse! Donations can be made any time in the small bin outside the door of SAC W303C or in the big red bins at the Garden Commons next to the Baptist Center. Help us keep useful stuff out of the landfill while helping those in need! Volunteers are always welcome to keep the store open and tidy while sorting donations. UofL promotes an inclusive environment for all, regardless of gender identity and/or gender expression. The Free Store is a Transgender-Friendly space. The Free Store is closed whenever the university is not in session. Follow the Free Store on or .
Aug. 17-20, 2023
Sustainability in Welcome Week 2023 Aug. 17th - 20th, 2023 The UofL Sustainability Council will welcome new students to campus with a variety of events designed to engage your passion! Events include:
Thursday, Aug. 17th Gray Street Farmers’ Market 10:30am‒1:30pm, Health Sciences Center, 634 S Jackson St UofL's farmers' market is open every Thursday through October! With many unique local vendors, you'll find the finest in farm-fresh products, including locally grown produce, coffee, desserts, crafts, grab-and-go lunch items, and more.. Cash, debit cards & SNAP benefits accepted! Open rain or shine, the market is operated by UofL's School of Public Health and Information Sciences in partnership with Catholic Charities’ Common Earth Gardens.
Thursday, Aug. 17th Move-in Free Sale! noon-5pm, Garden Commons at the Baptist Center The UofL Free Store will hold a pop-up free sale on Move-In Day to help you avoid the trip to Target! Load up on free clothing, shoes, accessories, linens, kitchen & housewares, cleaning & school supplies, and much more - all donated by students during last year's Trash-to-Treasure Move-Out!
Friday, Aug. 18th Sustainability Shopping Spree! 4-5:30pm, Red Barn Plaza (Rain location: SAC 116-118) The UofL Free Store and Cardinal Cupboard will be holding a pop-up shop where everything is FREE. These student-run services are available year-round to help keep useful stuff out of the landfill while lowering your bills. The Free Store is a place for free exchange of clothing, shoes, accessories, linens, kitchen & housewares, cleaning & school supplies, and much more. The Cardinal Cupboard is our on-campus food pantry offering both fresh and packaged foods whenever you need.
Saturday, Aug. 19th Garden Commons Salsa Party 1:30 - 2:30pm, Garden Commons (next to Baptist Center) Stop by the new home of UofL's organic, student-run Garden Commons to sample some of the delicious fresh produce we've grown together over the summer and discover how you can get involved and learn how to grow your own food right here on campus! Sponsored by the UofL Sustainability Council.
Sunday, Aug. 20th UofL Community Composting Volunteer Day Noon-2pm, 250 E. Bloom St. (just one block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook and Floyd Streets) Come help us turn “trash” into treasure as we manage UofL’s volunteer-powered community composting operation. Dress to get dirty. Tools provided. Learn about worm composting and becoming a UofL EcoRep!
Sunday, Aug. 20th Sustainable Louisville Bike Tour 2:30 – 4:30pm, meet up outside the SRC Take a fun afternoon bike ride with the UofL Sustainability Council! Explore your new community through the lens of environmental stewardship and social justice. Visit Falls City Community Bikeworks, a non-profit community bike shop close to campus where you can learn how to fix your bike, access tools free, and get free used parts or low-cost supplies and used bikes! Don’t have a bike? Check one out from the SRC through UofL’s free Bikeshare Program or take a spin on a LouVelo bike for the day. Check out our route here.
Aug. 15, 2023
Resilience, Justice and Community-Based Green/Blue Infrastructure Tuesday, August 15th, 7-8:30pm, United Crescent Hill Ministries (150 State St) or Join via Zoom (registration required) Add to your Calendar For its August program, the Greater Louisville chapter of the Sierra Club welcomes Dr. Tony Arnold, who will discuss the work of UofL’s transdisciplinary Resilience Justice Project, which he directs. He will discuss what “resilience justice” is, including its use of both ecosystem science and principles of justice (environmental justice, climate justice, racial and social justice). He will identify key lessons learned from the RJ Project’s work. And he will describe the RJ Project’s planning and community engagement work in the Mill Creek watershed in Southwest Louisville, and on equitable green and blue infrastructure (Louisville, Tampa, Los Angeles, DC), urban water planning (California), and climate adaptation planning in low-income communities of color (8 US coastal urban areas; European cities; communities in Africa and Latin America; Kentucky). Tony Arnold is the Boehl Chair in Property and Land Use at UofL, where he teaches in both the Brandeis School of Law and the Department of Urban and Public Affairs. He has been actively involved in environmental justice issues throughout his career as a lawyer, planner, professor, and community leader. He is an internationally renowned scholar at the intersection of land, water, the environment, governance systems, and justice, and an award-winning teacher and mentor. Learn more and register here.
Aug. 10, 2023
Executive Insights Live: Climate and Health Thursday, August 10th, 8:00 - 9:30am, The Olmsted (3701 Frankfort Ave) Changing climate patterns and an increasing number of extreme weather events profoundly impact human health and well-being, posing significant challenges locally and globally. More frequent heat waves, extended droughts, devastating flood events and altered ecosystems all contribute to a range of health risks. Louisville Business First and the University of Louisville Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute are bringing together a panel of experts from different fields – healthcare, government and the arts – to discuss the myriad health impacts of a changing climate and the steps we can take as a community to mitigate them. The event features: 1. Moderator: Dr. Wayne Tuckson, Colorectal surgeon and host of Kentucky Health on KET 2. Dr. Aruni Bhatnagar, Environmental cardiologist and Director, Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute 3. Dr. Kim Williams, Cardiologist and chair of University of Louisville’s Department of Internal Medicine 4. Barbara Lynne Jamison, General Director & CEO, Kentucky Opera 5. Sumedha Rao, Executive Director of the Mayor's Office of Sustainability, Louisville Metro Government The panel members will discuss strategies to develop resilience and equitable policies that prioritize the health and well-being of all communities. Register here.
Aug. 1-22, 2023
Free Short Course: Written in the Trees: Exploring the Past Through Tree-Ring Records Tuesdays, August 1-22, 6:30-8pm, Main Library (301 York St.) LFPL's MyLibraryU Short Courses are taught like real college courses by professors and experts in their fields. Some require reading and encourage field trips. All are free and open to anyone with no academic background required. In this course, Dr. Maegen Rochner, Assistant Professor of Geographic and Environmental Sciences at UofL, will introduce the basics of dendrochronology, the tools of the trade, and outline some of the foundational principles of tree-ring investigations, including the dating of archaeological timbers, analysis of extreme weather events, and the influence of human impacts on tree growth. This program is free and open to the public, but registration is requested; call (502) 574-1623 or register online.
June 28, 2023
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leadership Tools Showcase Wednesday, June 28th, 8am - Noon, University Club, President's Room. Register here. Join the College of Business' Center for Positive Leadership for a free demonstration of our diversity, equity and inclusion tools. This event aims to help you build awareness and skills that support marginalized employees and cultivate a safe, equitable and compassionate organizational culture where everyone feels valued. Four speakers will present: Dr. Brigitte Burpo, Dr. Cynthia Ganote, Dr. Cherie Dawson-Edwards and Dr. Ryan Quinn. Breakfast, coffee and snacks will be served. Register here.
The agenda is as follows:
8:00 AM Registration, Breakfast, and Networking
8:30 AM Opening Remarks by Lee Gill, Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, University of Louisville
Dr. Brigitte Burpo presents "A Diversity, Inclusion, & Engagement Logic Model"
"The “DIE” Model was developed as a planning and assessment tool for organizational change related to inclusion and engagement work within organizations. Because organizational change related to equity, inclusion, and belonging is tied to both structural and cultural shifts, it is important to have a map for these changes. Thus, the DIE Model helps leaders navigate the planning, implementation, and evaluation phases of organizational change. We start the DIE Model with the DIE Proposition which is the commitment being made for the organizational change. This is followed by identifying key stakeholders and partners as well as resources needed to implement the plans. We organize our partners and stakeholders into segments to better organize how we engage with them, and then determine appropriate channels for implementation. We then identify the intended outcomes that can be used to determine success. Once the plans have been implemented, the DIE Model offers further guidance for assessing the strategy for optimal outcomes. In this workshop, we will use the DIE Model to practice the strategic planning process for large-scale organizational change."
Dr. Emma Sterrett-Hong presents "Active Inclusivity: A Skills-Based Model"
The active inclusivity development model is a framework for identifying the skills a person needs to improve to increase their ability to demonstrate inclusivity. No one has perfectly mastered the practice of inclusivity, so these skills are useful for anyone seeking to grow their ability to act inclusively. The skills also can help us overcome obstacles or challenges we face in promoting inclusivity. These obstacles are often hard to overcome because they were embedded into our society’s implicit structures before we were born, because we are unaware of how these structures are influencing our behavior, and because change often involves losses as well as gains. Addressing these obstacles requires relatively sophisticated skills. Each of us possesses different pre-existing levels of each skill, which can guide us in selecting certain skills we want to prioritize in developing further. However, in general, we can all improve in each skill, and the skills all work together to mutually reinforce each other. Also, because implicit social structures influence each situation in different ways, some skills are necessary in some situations, but may not be needed in other situations. Also, Figure 1 describes what each skill is, and when it is needed, signs it may be particularly useful to us, and examples of ways to use that skill to act more inclusively. so that we can know when to practice each skill.
Dr. Cherie Dawson-Edwards presents "Practical Applications of Restorative Justice in Organizations"
Restorative Justice is a strategy that has been used in criminal justice to accept people back into the community while holding them accountable for their actions. Its application outside of criminal justice is powerful because of the way it marries values such as acceptance with values such as accountability. The integration of competing values like this is important in corporations, schools, non-profits, governments, and even community organizations; and, therefore, is a powerful way to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Dr. Dawson-Edwards’ tool will help people to people understand how to apply restorative justice across settings, particularly in situations that people perceive to be unjust.
Dr. Ryan Quinn presents "The Inclusive Events Tool: A Mindful Approach to Reducing Implicit Bias"
One of the features of human experience that makes inclusivity and justice difficult to achieve is implicit bias. Implicit bias is an unconscious but inaccurate preference, such as a tendency to think that white people are more trustworthy than black people, that men are better suited than women for professional work, or that young people are more savvy than older people. Implicit bias influences behavior, but in ways that are subtle, and about which people are often unaware. Furthermore, people often stigmatize implicit bias providing further motivation for people to deny their implicit biases, even though it would be reasonable to assume that everyone has some implicit biases. Therefore, the purpose of The Inclusive Events Tool is to help people use mindfulness-based techniques to reduce implicit biases in collaborative events without stigmatizing others in the process. It offers mindfulness-based techniques because a growing body of research confirms that, under the right conditions, mindfulness can reduce implicit bias. However, the Inclusive Events Tool does not provide users with a one-size-fits-all process. Rather, it provides a collection of possible techniques and guidelines for helping users to think about when each technique may be appropriate.
The 2023 Juneteenth keynote event is sponsored by the University of Louisville Office of the President, Office of Institutional Equity, College of Business and the Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA). [Download event flyer]
Both sessions will be held on June 20, 2023
12:00 - 1:00 PM - Health Sciences Campus (Lunch provided) - Kosair for Kids Clinical and Translational Research Building, Rooms 101/102 - Register here
Dr. Terrell Lamont Strayhorn is one of the most prolific and influential scholars in the fields of education, psychology, and the academic study of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). Named of the country’s “Top Diversity Scholars” by Diverse Issues in Higher Education and a remarkable “Bridge-Builder” between academic- and student affairs by one of ACPA’s commissions, Strayhorn has authored 12 books, including the award-winning College Students’ Sense of Belonging (2nd ed, 2019), and over 200+ peer-reviewed journal articles and academic publications. His research has been cited, endorsed, or financially supported by over $10 million from the most premiere agencies in the world including Lumina Foundation, Annie E. Casey Foundation, and National Science Foundation, to name a few. One of his core passions is translating research to practice in ways that improve the material conditions and lived experiences of our most vulnerable populations. He accomplishes this mission largely through the more than 2000+ public talks, distinguished lectures, and keynotes he has delivered across the globe.A respected thought leader and highly-sought speaker, Strayhorn’s ground-breaking research has been heated in many outlets including The Washington Post, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Huffington Post, Essence, and Diverse Issues, to name a few. He is President and CEO of Do Good Work Consulting Group, a minority-owned business that partners with hundreds of colleges, universities, corporations, and agencies each year to enhance culture, build inclusive environments, and boost belonging in ways that raise morale, increase retention, improve people’s journey, and help organizations hit their bottom line. He’s a Contributing Writer for Entrepreneur, Thrive Global, AllBusiness, and Psychology Today, where he leads the “Belonging Matters” blog.Strayhorn is Professor of Education and Psychology; Director of the Center for the Study of HBCUs, and Principal Investigator of The Belonging Lab at Virginia Union University. He is Diversity Scholar-in-Residence at Harrisburg Area Community College, Fellow of AGB’s Institute for Leadership & Governance, and member of several non-profit boards including Minds Beyond Measure, Rainbow Labs, and the MCT Educational Foundation. He is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated.
June 15, 2023
Red and Black on the Green Juneteenth cookout Thursday, June 15th, 11:30am-1pm, University Club Join the Black Faculty and Staff Association and the Juneteenth Planning Committee for a special event focused on the education and celebration commemorating the delayed emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. on June 19, 1865. Juneteenth will be celebrated and observed on Monday, June 19th, but we invite you to come enjoy a celebratory luncheon and learn about the many outstanding services offered by our community’s Black business owners! Also enjoy a performance by ASEYE Ensemble Group, decor by Tenesha Marshall LLC, and entertainment by DJ Jerron Jones. Sponsored by: Commission on Diversity and Racial Equity (CODRE), Commonwealth Credit Union, Office of the President, and more! A shuttle service will be available from HSC. Please RSVP here for a free ticket to attend.
June 6 - July 19, 2023
Summer Garden Gatherings Alternate Wednesdays, June-July 2023, Garden Commons (northeast of Baptist Center) UofL’s organic Garden Commons is exploding in its new location northeast of the Baptist Center! Staff, faculty, and students are all welcome to come enjoy the bounty and experience the thrill of turning tiny seeds into an abundance of hyper-local veggies, herbs, fruit & flowers. Stop by anytime to sample the goodness and help us keep things watered and weeded. We will gather on alternate Wednesdays 1:30-2:30pm throughout the summer on June 7th, June 21st, July 5th, and July 19th to harvest, weed, water & plant. Bring bags to harvest into! Facebook Event.
June 1 - Oct. 26 2023
Gray Street Farmers’ Market Thursdays, June 1 - October 26, 10:30am‒1:30pm Health Sciences Center, 634 S Jackson St (NE corner of Jackson & Gray) UofL's farmers' market is back to weekly operations in 2023! With many unique localvendors, you'll find the finest in farm-fresh products, including locally grown produce, coffee, desserts, crafts, grab-and-go lunch items, and more. Cash, debit cards, SNAP benefits, and Senior Vouchers accepted! Open rain or shine, lunch-time on Thursdays, June 1 - Oct. 26. The market is operated by UofL's School of Public Health and Information Sciences, now in partnership with Catholic Charities’ Common Earth Gardens, allowing the market to relocate to their 435 Building Parking Lot at Gray & Jackson (entrance on Jackson). Access our collection of delicious recipes for local products. The GSFM operates the Kentucky Double Dollars program to make healthy food more affordable for individuals who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. We match spending by the SNAP customer up to $12 per week for fruits and vegetables. More info: GSFM website; contact Market Manager, Melissa Schreck, 502-852-8781, farmersmarket@louisville.edu; or follow on Facebook and Twitter.
May 31, 2023
Co-op Summit Wednesday, May 31st, 11:30am - 1pm, 1606 Rowan St - Registration Required (Add to your Calendar) You are invited to participate in the first ever Co-op Summit hosted by the University of Louisville at its campus in the Portland neighborhood. The Co-op summit will bring together individuals involved in the Co-op movement and those interested in learning more about co-ops. Topics to be covered in the Summit include: 1. What is a co-op and the benefits of having a co-op? What are examples of existing co-ops? 2. How does the co-op model benefit individuals and the community as a whole? 3. What is the role of co-ops and their importance? 4. What sources are available to finance a co-op? The event is free and open to those interested in the Co-op movement but registration is required. Lunch will be served.
May 25, 2023
Serviceberry Foraging Workshop Thursday, May 25th, 12:30pm, Garden Commons (NE corner of Baptist Center) (Add to your Calendar) Bring a pail or Tupperware and get ready to load up on the sweetest "secret" right under our noses! Serviceberries (aka Juneberries) are native to Kentucky (and 48 states!). They are planted all over the city as a common, low-maintenance street tree. The fruits are ripe for only two weeks around June 1st. They are similar to blueberries but a little bit nutty (the trees are in the almond family!). UofL's campus boasts many loaded serviceberries and during this special workshop, we will walk around to visit many of them! Pick and take home as many as you can. Enjoy them fresh or freeze them for pies and smoothies year-round! Meetup at the Garden Commons and we'll go from there. For inspiration, read Robin Wall Kimmerer's deeply insightful essay, The Serviceberry: An Economy of Abundance. See photos.
May 13, 2023
Old Louisville Tree Planting Saturday, May 13th, 9am-noon, 5th & Lee Streets (Cochran Elementary School) (Add to your Calendar) The UofL Sustainability Council and the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council invite the entire campus community out to help us plant dozens of trees along the northwest edge of Belknap Campus! Sign-in begins at 8:30am. Grab a name tag, coffee & donuts, and instructions, then work will begin at 9am, with neighborhood supervisors directing all the work. A free pizza lunch will be provided for all volunteers at noon. All are welcome and no pre-registration is necessary. Tools will be provided, but volunteers may also bring their own shovels and gloves. Co-sponsors include Councilman Phillip Baker, Brightside, Metro Forestry, and Metro Public Works. Questions should be directed to Herb Fink 502-552-0399.
May 11, 2023
Spring Garden Gathering Thursday, May 11th, 12:30pm-1:30pm, Garden Commons (new location north of Baptist Center) (Add to your Calendar) All are welcome at our weekly gatherings in UofL's organic Gardens! Join us to learn (by doing) how to grow hyper-local, super-delicious vegetables, herbs, and fruits! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together again on Thursday, May 11th at 12:30pm to plant, weed, water, and harvest. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on Facebook or Instagram.
May 1-31, 2023
Bike Month Challenge May 1st – 31st, 2023 Saddle up and ride for Team UofL in the Bike Month Challenge! Reap the rewards of a healthy lifestyle and show your support for sustainable transportation. Register for the Bike Month Challenge as an individual to be entered to win fabulous national prizes like a $2500 cash prize, gift cards, bike lights, locks, saddles, Love To Ride t-shirts, and more! Join Team UofL on Strava to log your rides and encourage/compete against your peers for weekly prizes. Simply log your trips by bicycle for fun, fitness, or transportation. Your miles and days cycled will qualify you for the grand prize of a $200 voucher to a local bike shop, sponsored by UofL's Sustainability Council! Check out our online resources for UofL Bicyclists - with handy maps, videos, and tips for getting around town care-free and car-free!
Staff & Faculty: Choose to Move & Bike Month Challenge Want to complete a double challenge? Get moving on your bicycle and your trip can also count in Get Healthy Now’s Choose To Move challenge happening April 24-May 21. Register to earn250 points toward your 2024 $40 Get Healthy Now monthly incentive upon completion. By participating in the Bike Challenge, faculty and staff can count ride time toward the “Choose to Move” challenge (through May 21st). All requirements of the Choose to Move challenge must be met to receive your 2024 $40 Get Healthy Now monthly incentive. Visit Get Healthy Now’s Challenge webpage for more information.
Join us outside of CTR for a S.M.A.R.T. service project from 11:30am-12:30pm to update the planter beds with new, beautiful perennial flowers alongside the UofL Grounds team! Be a part of greening up and beautifying our campus community. All are welcome and all equipment will be provided. Please register in advance.
Following our planting workday, the Department of Pediatrics will be planting a memorial tree in the same area at 12:30pm to honor a former staff member, Sarah McKinney, who has since passed. Sarah was a beloved member of the campus community and worked as a Technical Specialist, Sr. in the Department of Pediatrics. She reinvigorated the UofL LGBTQ+ Faculty Staff Association (FSA) and grew its membership to more than 100 participants, after the group was dormant for a number of years. Sarah was also leader in the transgender community and served as chair of the Transgender Wellness Summit and co-founder of the Kentuckiana Transgender Support Group. She was a role model and mentor to countless individuals, assisting people through their transitions, and could always be counted on for support, assistance or encouragement. RSVP here for the tree planting.
Co-sponsors include: S.M.A.R.T. (School of Medicine Advancement, Retention, and Training) Staff, Department of Pediatrics, LGBT Center, UofL Sustainability Council, Physical Plant, and HSC Green Team.
April 25, 2023
UofL Free Store FREE SALE! Last Tuesdays, August - April, 11:30am-1:30pm, Red Barn (Add to Calendar) These pop-up Free Sales are offered by the student-run UofL Free Store, now located in SAC W303C. They will be offered on last Tuesdays of each month throughout the year from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Red Barn (outside in good weather). The space is like a thrift store where no money is exchanged and is run by students who help process donations and keep the store tidy and organized in support of the project to help keep useful items out of the landfill while meeting the needs of their peers. The Free Store is a space for the free exchange of clean, functional, durable items like clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books, school & art supplies, non-perishable food, and more. Donations can be made any time in the small bin outside the door of SAC W303C or in the big red bins at the base of the driveway just east of Unitas Tower, off Cardinal Blvd. Follow the Free Store on or . Facebook Event.
April 21, 2023
EcoReps Lunch & Learn Workshop & UofL Maple Syrup Pancake Party Friday, April 21st, Noon-1:00pm, BAB 406 (Add to your calendar) WATCH RECORDING OR Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free, homemade vegetarian lunch! We'll wrap up the year and celebrate Earth Day 2023, with our annual maple syrup harvest celebration after a winter of tapping UofL trees! Come enjoy some pancakes with our very own, hyper-local maple syrup while we talk trees and local sweetness with our community partner, Dave Barker. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. This spring, we continue our series of workshops each month on last Fridays at noon. All are welcome. Facebook Event.
April 18, 2023
Sustainability Roundtable: Angela Campbell on The Green Heart Project Tuesday, April 18th, 4pm, virtual WATCH VIDEO RECORDING. Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#) Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our spring Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm. We conclude our spring series on April 18th with Angela Campbell, a UofL Masters in Sustainability student and Graduate Research Assistant in Environmental Health, sharing her research associated with UofL's Green Heart Project to assess the health impacts of trees. Her talk is entitled "Mental Health and Residential Greenness Exposure." No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. Facebook Event.
April 17, 2023
Earth Day Planetarium Show! Monday, April 17th, 7:30pm, Rauch Planetarium (Add to your Calendar) SGA invites you to an Earth Day themed planetarium event before finals! Enjoy an iPop Laser Show and screening of the award-winning film, Dynamic Earth, which explores the inner workings of Earth’s climate system. With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere. Audiences will ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales, and fly into roiling volcanoes.
April 17 - May 2, 2023
UofL Free Store Trash to Treasure Move-Out! April 17 - May 2, 2023 Why throw out stuff you no longer want, when you can give it to other students?! For this year's Move-Out, UofL urges you to skip the landfill dumpster and fill up the UofL Free Store!
Monday, April 17th - Thursday, April 20th: Donate any kind of clean, functional, unbroken/ripped/stained clothes, shoes, accessories, household items, office/cleaning/art/bath & beauty supplies, books, small appliances, etc. to the UofL Free Store in SAC W303C M-Th 12-6pm and you’ll be entered to win fabulous prizes from SAB! Free “shoppers” welcome, too!
Friday, April 21st - Tuesday, May 2nd: As you move-out, look for donation spots in the lobby of your residence hall to donate useful, clean, unbroken, larger items like lamps, rugs, appliances, furniture, storage bins, etc. UofL will store all unclaimed items over the summer and make it all available to students moving back onto campus at a Free Sale in August!
Tuesday, April 25th 11:30am - 1:30pm, Red Barn: Everyone is welcome to come "shop" the UofL Free Store's final monthly Free Sale. Donations will also be welcome at this event!
Help us keep useful stuff out of the landfill while helping your fellow students! Volunteers are always welcome to keep the store open and tidy while sorting donations. UofL promotes an inclusive environment for all, regardless of gender identity and/or gender expression. The Free Store is a Transgender-Friendly space! Facebook Event.
April 15, 2023
Central Park Improvement Day Saturday, April 15th, 8:30am-noon, Central Park (Add to your Calendar) The Old Louisville Neighborhood Council and UofL Sustainability Council invite everyone to volunteer at the spring 2023 Central Park Improvement Day. Consider volunteering a few hours of your time to do light chores like weeding, trimming, and painting to tidy up this historic Olmsted Park near campus and get ready for a variety of free summer events. Meet at the Old Louisville Neighborhood Center at 8:30 am for coffee, donuts and check-in. A free lunch will be provided for all volunteers at noon. Many thanks to our community partners Metro Parks and the Olmsted Parks Conservancy. Facebook Event.
April 13, 2023
Beekeeping & Pollinators Workshop Thursday, April 13th, 5pm, Garden Commons (new location at NE corner of Baptist Center) (Add to your Calendar) UofL's Garden Commons invites you to visit our new location at the northeast corner of the Baptist Center for a workshop to learn all about the pollinators we hope will also soon be visiting! Our Beekeeping Intern, Shelby Robinson, will lead a hands-on workshop where students can learn about honeybees and UofL's own apiary! Try on a beekeeping suit, learn about what other pollinators there are and what native plants help them thrive. Taste a honey stick, as you watch honeybees in action in our observation hive! Facebook Event. Photos.
April 12, 2023
Clean 4 Cards Trash Pickup Competition Wednesday, April 12th, 5-7pm, Humanities Quad (Add to your Calendar) We will sort everyone into teams of 3 or 4 people, each with one garbage bag. Each team member of the team with the heaviest weighing bag will win a $25 gift card. Each team will also log their trash in partnership with the National Wildlife Federation. We will meet in the Humanities Quad. RSVP on Engage.
April 6, 2023
2023 Breonna Taylor Lecture - Keynote Speaker Ben Crump Thursday, April 6th, 6pm, Speed Art Museum Cinema or Watch Live Stream (Add to your Calendar) The Breonna Taylor Lecture on Structural Inequality was established by the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law in 2022 as an annual lecture series and tribute to the life of the Louisville woman who was killed in a police shooting in 2020. At the lecture, the Brandeis School of Law will also recognize the 2023 recipient of the Darryl T. Owens Community Service Award, Louisville attorney Lonita K. Baker, and the law student recipients of the Breonna Taylor Legacy Fellowship. The Darryl T. Owens Community Service Award, named in honor of the groundbreaking Kentucky state representative, is presented to individuals who make a lasting impact and contribution to the Louisville community. Attorney Ben Crump is one of the country's most renowned civil rights attorneys who founded his law practice, Ben Crump Law, in Tallahassee, Florida. Crump has represented the families in several well-known cases involving Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, George Floyd, Keenan Anderson, Henrietta Lacks, Tyre Nichols, and Breonna Taylor. His firm has also represented individuals affected by the Flint, Michigan water crisis. Crump is President of the National Civil Rights Trial Lawyers Association and previously served as President of the National Bar Association. In 2021, Attorney Crump was recognized by Time100 among its most influential people of the year and has received numerous awards for his social justice advocacy.
April 5, 2023
Reproductive Justice Fair Wednesday, April 5th, noon-2pm, Red Barn (Add to your Calendar) Join ELSB's Mutual aid and Poverty Committee, the Mental and Physical Health Committee, and the Equality and Justice Committee along with community organizations to learn about reproductive justice, safe sex, reproductive health, gender-affirming care, and more. We will be making reproductive health kits during the event which will be donated to the women's center and cardinal cupboard. Any student who makes a care package will receive free lunch and will be eligible to enter into a drawing for a free sex toy or reproductive justice book. RSVP on Engage.
Sustainability Roundtable: Emmanuel Fields on Black Farmers in Kentucky Tuesday, April 4th, 4pm, virtual WATCH VIDEO RECORDING Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#) Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our spring Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm. Our special guest for April 4th will be Emmanuel Fields, a UofL Masters in Sustainability student and Stewardship Coordinator at Bluegrass Land Conservancy. He'll be sharing his research and screening his documentary "Rural Black Farmers of Kentucky, Narratives From the Field" in which he traveled throughout the state gathering and filming interviews of Black farmers from several different counties. No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. Facebook Event.
April 1, 2023
Louisville Civil Rights History Bus Tour Saturday, April 1st, 10am - 2pm, Departs from Freedom Park (2301 S 3rd St) Join the Anne Braden Institute for a special bus edition of our Louisville Civil Rights History Tour. Explore the importance of past and modern civil rights history in Louisville with your UofL peers. This event is open to all UofL students, faculty, and staff! Please RSVP by March 22nd by clicking here! This is part two of the Cultivating Liberation series with the Hispanic/Latinx & Indigenous Initiatives, Anne Braden Institute, and LGBT Center.
April 1, 2023
College Court Tree Planting Saturday, April 1st, 9am-noon, College Court between 7th & 8th Streets (Add to your Calendar) The UofL Sustainability Council and the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council invite the entire campus community out to help us plant 44 trees at College Court! Sign-in begins at 8:30am, in the center of College Court between 7th & 8th Streets. Grab a name tag, coffee & donuts, and instructions, then work will begin at 9am, with neighborhood supervisors directing all the work. A free lunch will be provided for all volunteers at noon. All are welcome and no pre-registration is necessary. Tools will be provided, but volunteers may also bring their own shovels and gloves. Questions should be directed to Herb Fink 502-552-0399. Facebook Event.
March 31-April 2, 2023
Midwestern Ecology and Evolution Conference: “Crossing Divides” Friday-Sunday, March 31-April 2, Belknap Academic Building. Register by 2/28/23. (Add to your Calendar) UofL is excited to host the 2023 Midwestern Ecology and Evolution Conference (MEEC) on the theme of “Crossing Divides.” This annual regional conference is hosted by a different Midwestern institution each year and is organized and directed entirely by graduate students. The conference is graduate and undergraduate student-focused, providing a professional atmosphere for students of all levels to interact with and learn from their peers. Previous conferences have drawn between 250 and 300 attendees from universities around the Midwest. Attendees are typically composed of 45% graduate students, 45% undergraduate students, and 10% faculty members. Friday will feature a Field Trip and Meet & Greet. Saturday and Sunday will feature a variety of Workshops & Panels, Posters & Presentations, and Plenary Speakers. Full details and registration here.
March 31, 2023
EcoReps Lunch & Learn Workshop: Bird-Friendly Cities & Campus Friday, March 31, Noon-1:00pm, BAB 406 (Add to your Calendar) WATCH VIDEO RECORDING OR Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free, homemade vegetarian lunch! Our March 31st workshop will focus on the efforts underway to make our campus and our city more bird-friendly through reducing window strikes and increasing bird habitat. A workgroup of the UofL Sustainability Council has been meeting for nearly a year, to contribute to Louisville's application to the Urban Bird Treaty and to develop plans for gathering data about bird strikes on campus, programming to raise awareness, and strategies for addressing the problem. Come and learn how you can get involved in our citizen science project or become a paid student researcher to help us monitor bird strikes during migration season. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. This spring, we continue our series of workshops each month on last Fridays at noon. All are welcome. Facebook Event.
March 29, 2023
Wildlands Conservation: Addressing Biodiversity Loss & Climate Change with Local Actions Wednesday, March 29th, 3:30pm, BAB 237 (Add to your Calendar) The Department of Geographic & Environmental Sciences Seminar Series presents Greg Abernathy, Executive Director of the Kentucky Natural Lands Trust. Greg will be speaking on: "Wildlands Conservation: Addressing Biodiversity Loss & Climate Change with Local Actions." Greg's talk will be followed by a social/networking event at West Sixth Nulu, starting around 5:00-5:30 pm.
March 28, 2023
UofL Free Store FREE SALE! Last Tuesdays, August - April, 11:30am-1:30pm, Red Barn (Add to your Calendar) These pop-up Free Sales are offered by the student-run UofL Free Store, now located in SAC W303C. They will be offered on last Tuesdays of each month throughout the year from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Red Barn (outside in good weather). The space is like a thrift store where no money is exchanged and is run by students who help process donations and keep the store tidy and organized in support of the project to help keep useful items out of the landfill while meeting the needs of their peers. The Free Store is a space for the free exchange of clean, functional, durable items like clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books, school & art supplies, non-perishable food, and more. Donations can be made any time in the small bin outside the door of SAC W303C or in the big red bins at the base of the driveway just east of Unitas Tower, off Cardinal Blvd. Follow the Free Store on or . Facebook Event.
March 24, 2023
Sustainability Council 15th Anniversary Celebration! Friday, March 24th 3-5pm, Ekstrom Library Room 302 (Add to your Calendar) - RSVP here To mark our 15th anniversary, the UofL Sustainability Council will host a celebration to honor all of the students, faculty, and staff who have devoted their time, energy, ideas, and skills to advancing environmental, social, and economic responsibility on campus and in our community. We will mark UofL's incredible accomplishments in sustainability since the Council was formed in 2008. Join us at 4pm for a brief awards presentation and remarks from Dr. Kim Schatzel, UofL's 19th President. Everyone is invited to join us in the Delphi Center's Teaching Innovation Learning Lab (TILL) for light vegan appetizers, fair trade coffee/tea, and networking with our community of care. Facebook Event. Please RSVP here.
The reception will follow the 8th annual Engaged Scholarship Symposium in Ekstrom Library from 9am-2:20pm. The Symposium is an opportunity to network and share current research and teaching activities involving community partners and service to the community. As a part of the Community Engagement Awards presented at 10am in the Chao Auditorium, the Sustainability Council will be presenting our annual Josh Smith Sustainability Award to honor a community member who has collaborated with UofL to advance sustainability. Please join us for a day of panel presentations, lightning talks, and recognition of UofL faculty in community-engaged scholarship and sustainability.
March 24, 2023
8th Annual Engaged Scholarship Symposium Friday, March 24th 9am-2pm, Ekstrom Library (Add to your Calendar) - REGISTER HERE The Office of Community Engagement invites you to the 8th Annual Engaged Scholarship Symposium, on the theme of Making a Difference through University-Community Collaborations. The symposium will explore the nature of university-community collaborations and the difference they are making. There are many university-community collaborations taking place through engaged-research, engaged-teaching, and outreach activities. These collaborations are making a difference in the lives of community members, our students, and our faculty. The 2023 Engaged Scholarship Symposium seeks to explore the nature of university-community collaborations and the difference they are making. In what ways are university and community partners collaborating? What difference are these projects having on others? What lessons about these collaborations can be shared? One of the tracks of this year's symposium is: Sustainability, Justice, Environment, and community engagement – In what kinds of sustainability, justice, and/or environmental initiatives are university and community partners collaborating? How are we helping to promote sustainability in the community? How are UofL staff, faculty, and students engaged in work to promote environmental justice or support local sustainability initiatives? These topics will be explored through a variety of lightning talks, panel presentations, round tables, and a community engagement awards ceremony that will include the presentation of this year's Josh Smith Memorial Sustainability Award. The opening session features Marisol Morales, executive director of the Carnegie Elective Classifications for the American Council on Education. Concurrent sessions of panels, lightning talks and round table presentations to follow.Questions may be submitted to Henry Cunningham, Director of Community Engagement. REGISTER HERE
March 23, 2023
Garden Party Thursday, March 23rd, 4pm, New Garden Commons location north of the Baptist Center Join us for a garden party at the new Garden Commons location behind the Baptist Center. We'll be painting rocks to use as plant labels, chalking to promote upcoming garden events, and having a fun time getting to know our fellow gardeners. All are welcome to attend.
March 23, 2023
Budget Bites Thursday, March 23rd, 12-2pm, SAC MPR A&B (Add to your Calendar) The Garden Commons and the Mutual Aid and Poverty and Green Initiatives Committees of the Engage Lead Serve Board invite you to a special event to address food insecurity, with a focus on helping students dine and cook on a budget. We will be highlighting the resources that the Garden Commons and other UofL units offer. Learn about food insecurity, sustainability, and nutrition while engaging in interactive activities like a make-your-own trail mix station. Discover different UofL resources, watch and participate in demonstrations, sample foods, and learn about nutritious eating. Come taste a delicious smoothie made with fruits harvested right here on campus! UofL Dining will be hosting a chef cook-off with fully vegan options. Lunch will be provided! RSVP on Engage.
March 22, 2023
Sustainable energy pioneer Henry Snaith, Leigh Ann Conn Prize for Renewable Energy winner Wednesday, March 22nd, 3:30-5pm, Rauch Planetarium (Add to your Calendar) Henry Snaith, winner of the 2021 Leigh Ann Conn Prize for Renewable Energy from UofL, will give a public lecture about his winning work and achievements. Snaith is an international pioneer in sustainable energy technology, a professor of physics at the University of Oxford and founding CSO of Oxford, PV, and recognized as a leader in advancing fundamental understanding of metal halide perovskite materials and their processing as well as developing and commercializing perovskite solar cell technology. WATCH VIDEO RECORDING.
March 21, 2023
Women's Center 30th Anniversary Celebration "Our Future is Intersectional: Re-imagining Leadership Development" Tuesday, March 21st, 6pm - 8:30pm, Founders Union, ShelbyHurst Campus (450 N. Whittington Pkwy.)* - Register here. The Women’s Center is celebrating 30 years at the University of Louisville! Join us for our 30th Anniversary celebration, Our Future is Intersectional: Re-Imagining Leadership Development, in the Founders Union Building on the University of Louisville ShelbyHurst Campus. Free dinner will be provided. This year, we plan to focus on the importance of an intersectional feminist and antiracist framework in social justice leadership with our celebration serving as the kickoff. The program will feature:
A panel of Louisville community leaders highlighting the importance of collective work in social justice with a feminist perspective: - Karina Barillas, Executive Director, La Casita Center - Cathe Dykstra, Chief Possibility Officer, President & CEO of Family Scholar House - Dr. Kaila Story, Associate Professor, Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, with a joint appointment in the Department of Pan-African Studies. She holds the Audre Lorde Chair in Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. - Grace Simrall, Chief of Civic Innovation and Technology for Louisville Metro Government
Women’s Center Awards presentations
Community Pearls of Kentucky - Recognition of 30 women and femme community leaders
Entertainment and performances from the community.
*Free Transportation options for UofL students from Belknap Campus to ShelbyHurst Campus. For more information, visit our website or email womenctr@louisville.edu. Register here.
Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#) Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our spring Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm. Our special guest on March 21st will be Karen Maynard, Public Education Supervisor for Metro Louisville's Department of Public Works | Waste Management District. The mission of the Waste Management District is to develop and implement strategies, policies, and programs that will meet or exceed goals set in the state of Kentucky's Solid Waste Management Five Year Plan; create an awareness and commitment to waste reduction, reuse, recycling; and minimize adverse effects on public health, safety, and the environment while providing an efficient and cost effective solid waste and recycling collection system for the current and future residents of Louisville. Karen has a wealth of knowledge about solid waste reduction, reuse, composting, and recycling in our city and oversees the many public education initiatives under the "Know Waste Louisville" umbrella. Bring your questions about recycling right and landfill diversion! Facebook Event. No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
Saturday, March 18th, 9am-noon, College Court between 7th & 8th Streets (Add to your Calendar) The UofL Sustainability Council and the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council invite the entire campus community out to help us plant 44 trees at College Court! Sign-in begins at 8:30am, in the center of College Court between 7th & 8th Streets. Grab a name tag, coffee & donuts, and instructions, then work will begin at 9am, with neighborhood supervisors directing all the work. A free lunch will be provided for all volunteers at noon. All are welcome and no pre-registration is necessary. Tools will be provided, but volunteers may also bring their own shovels and gloves. Questions should be directed to Herb Fink 502-552-0399. A second round of tree planting will be held at the same place and time on Saturday, April 1st. Facebook Event.
March 13-17, 2023
Alternative Spring Break trip to Chattanooga March 13-17th, Cost $175, Apply here by March 6th Campus Recreation is hosting its first Alternative Spring Break trip to Chattanooga, TN with a focus on sustainability! Participants will enjoy outdoor tours, hiking, and exploring this amazing river city! Alternative Service Breaks are designed to create both a volunteer experience and a cultural immersion for UofL student participants. There is a distinct focus on community building, active citizenship, and long-term personal impact. Program outcomes are achieved through direct service, intentional reflection, and shared experience. ASB trips are not designed to be comfortable. The trips are focused on direct service and meeting the unique needs of a community. Students who choose to participate should do so with an attitude of flexibility and servant-leadership. Students who have participated in similar trips described their experiences to be both transformative and rewarding. If you have any questions regarding the application or the trip, including accessibility concerns, contact Kat Mason at kphalb01@louisville.edu. Apply here by March 6th
The Campus Tree Advisory Committee is open to all employees, students & community members interested in helping UofL protect & expand our tree population. We meet just once a semester. Facebook Event. The agenda includes:
Updates: recent/impending tree plantings, removals and maintenance plans
Planning for 2023 UofL Arbor Day Celebration - KY Arbor Day is Friday, April 7th - NAACP / Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority tree planting (Tristan Ferguson) - HSC S.M.A.R.T. tree planting (Glenn Gittings) - Planting at CTR in honor of Sarah McKinney, a long-time employee in UofL’s Dept of Pediatrics until her death last May.
Friday, March 10th, noon, 139 Shumaker Research Building On March 10th, the Biology Seminar Series welcomes Murray State University's Associate Professor of Wildlife Biology, Dr. Andrea Darracq. Dr. Darracq is interested in how wildlife respond to management and anthropogenic stressors, including urbanization, agriculture, and invasive species. She addresses these impacts on individuals (e.g. predation risk and stress) and populations and aims to understand the broader implications for ecosystem health. As a Certified Wildlife Biologist through The Wildlife Society, her research helps inform the management and conservation of wildlife.
March 9-10, 2023
RE3 Workshop 2023: Clean Hydrogen & Industrial Decarbonization Thursday-Friday, March 9-10, Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport (2735 Crittenden Dr) OR Streaming on YouTube This workshop focuses on topics ranging from clean hydrogen infrastructure needs to technology translation toward transportation, industrial decarbonization, low carbon micro-grids for resiliency and helping with renewable energy storage. Speakers and panel discussions bring various stakeholders together to discuss techno-economic and societal challenges with clean hydrogen production, transition and use. Stakeholders include regional industry, academics, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and investors.Full details and free registration here.
March 9, 2023
Launching a Career in Health Equity Thursday, March 9, 3:30-5pm, Shumaker Research Building 139 or Microsoft Teams Join a cross-sector and transdisciplinary panel of researchers, including Dr. Brandy Kelly Pryor of the department of Health Promotion & Behavioral Sciences and Grace Mican of the Food Literacy Project as we explore the answers to: • How does the work you do fit into a health equity framework? • What are steps students at the undergraduate and graduate levels can take to figure out where they fit into health equity work? • How can the arts and other interdisciplinary areas/degrees be useful in starting a health equity career? Food provided! This event is organized by the Consortium, established as UofL’s Cooperative Consortium for Transdisciplinary Social Justice Research, which has joined forces with the newly established Health Equity Innovation Hub. Our work is focused on building and sustaining a community of transdisciplinary social justice researchers.
March 9, 2023
Drive-up, drop-off Ewaste Recycling collection Thursday, March 9th, 8am-11am, Madison St. next to CTR and the 620 Garage Don't send your old electronics to the landfill! UofL will offer a convenient drive-up, drop-off Ewaste Recycling collection at the Health Sciences Center at a Physical Plant box truck that will be parked on Madison St. next to CTR and the 620 Garage on Thursday, March 9th, 8am-11am. This is a special collection in support of UofL's 2023 E-waste Recycling DriveFeb. 15 - March 15, as part of Ecolympics 2023 and the Campus Race To Zero Waste. We know it can be a hassle to transport large and numerous items to our four regular collection points, so we're making it easy for you on March 9th. Stop by any time between 8am and 11am to drop off any of the following types of electronics for recycling: all computers, monitors, televisions, printers, copiers, scanners, servers, networking equipment, fax machines, telephones and cellphones, RAM/memory, hard drives, battery backups, and peripherals such as keyboards, mice, speakers, AC adapters, and mixed computer cables/wires. Separate bins will also be available for recycling of any type of battery, lamps/bulbs, or ink/toner cartridges. Full details here.Facebook Event.
March 8, 2023
Women of the Resistance: Celebrating Our Stories Wednesday, March 8th, 12-1:30pm, Cultural & Equity Center, MPR March is National Women’s History Month. The Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace & Justice and the Women’s Center will host a panel highlighting women at UofL doing social justice work on campus and beyond. Panelists include Marian Vasser, assistant vice president for inclusive excellence and belonging, Jabani Bennett, Women's Center director, Mónica Negrón, director for Hispanic, Latinx & Indigenous Initiatives and Cherie Dawson-Edwards, vice provost for faculty affairs. RSVP on Engage.
March 7, 2023
International Women's Day Tuesday, March 7th, 6–8pm, Red Barn (Add to your Calendar) Join UNA Women at UofL in honoring the stories of immigrant and refugee women and celebrating their resilience and contributions to our communities! Experience performances by students & community groups, hear speakers from the community, and savor the flavors of foods from around the world! Free Food! Doors open at 5:30pm. RSVP here.
March 7, 2023
Spring 2023 Biology Fair Tuesday, March 7th, 5-6:30pm, Life Sciences Sidewalk Stop by the Biology Department's fair to explore: - Research and Job Opportunities - Meet with Faculty and RSO's - Learn about the initiatives and opportunities that the Biology Department has to offer - Learn about the Sustainability & Ecology Themed Community - Find out how you can get involved in our citizen science project to document bird deaths on campus from window strikes.
March 2, 2023
Seed Starting Workshop Thursday, March 2nd, 12:30-2pm, Urban & Public Affairs Greenhouse (426 W. Bloom St.) WATCH RECORDING. Get a jump-start on your food garden this year! Join us in the greenhouse at the garden behind Urban & Public Affairs, 426 W. Bloom St. (west of Bettie Johnson Hall) to learn about starting seeds to save money, get better results, and make the most of the growing season. Learn how and why to start seeds early with this hands-on workshop. Feel free to bring your own seeds to start and take home to your windowsill, or help us start some seeds to be planted out in our Campus Gardens. This workshop will be led by horticulturalist Jennifer Palmer from the Jefferson County Extension Office. Facebook Event.
Feb. 28, 2023
UofL Free Store FREE SALE! Last Tuesdays, August - April, 11:30am-1:30pm, Red Barn (Add to your Calendar) These pop-up Free Sales are offered by the student-run UofL Free Store, now located in SAC W303C. They will be offered on last Tuesdays of each month throughout the year from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Red Barn (outside in good weather). The space is like a thrift store where no money is exchanged and is run by students who help process donations and keep the store tidy and organized in support of the project to help keep useful items out of the landfill while meeting the needs of their peers. The Free Store is a space for the free exchange of clean, functional, durable items like clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books, school & art supplies, non-perishable food, and more. Donations can be made any time in the small bin outside the door of SAC W303C or in the big red bins at the base of the driveway just east of Unitas Tower, off Cardinal Blvd. Follow the Free Store on or . Facebook Event.
Feb. 24, 2023
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Ocean Plastics Friday, Feb. 24th, Noon-1:00pm, BAB 406 (Add to your Calendar) WATCH RECORDING. OR Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free, homemade vegetarian lunch! Our topic in February will be how people here in Louisville can organize and take action to address the crisis of plastic pollution in our waterways and ultimately in our oceans. Join us to learn about the work of the Ocean Legacy Foundation, a Canadian based non-profit organization that was founded in 2013 with the goal to end ocean plastic waste. As an internationally recognized leader in plastic pollution response, OLF has branded their dynamic approach and solution-based platform in combating plastic pollution under the title of EPIC - a strategy which integrates elements from OLF’s four pillars: Education & Research, Policy and Advocacy, Infrastructure Development and Cleanup & Restoration, to catalyze world-wide action around plastic pollution-free lands and oceans. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. This spring, we continue our series of workshops each month on last Fridays at noon. All are welcome. Facebook Event.
Feb. 23, 2023
America, Goddam: Violence, Black Women and the Struggle for Justice Thursday, February 23rd, 5:30pm, Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium (or livestream here) (Add to your Calendar) The 2023 Minx Auerbach Lecture in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies features Dr. Treva Lindsey, a professor of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the Ohio State University and co-founder of the Black Feminist Night School at Zora’s House. She is the author of the 2022 book America, Goddam: Violence, Black Women and the Struggle for Justice.
Feb. 22, 2023
Biological Controls Wednesday, February 22nd, 6:30pm, BAB 325 All are welcome at this month's meeting of the UofL Botanical Society, at which we will hear from guest Allisson Paolucci, a graduate student at UofL, speaking about biological controls used to manage pests without chemicals. RSVP on Engage.
Feb. 21, 2023
Sustainability Roundtable: David Wicks, The Ohio River: Three Stories Tuesday, Feb. 21st, 4pm, virtual (Add to your Calendar) Watch Recording. Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#) Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our spring Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm. Our guest on 2/21 will be Dr. David Wicks, a retired JCPS Environmental Education Coordinator who for 30 years taught and still teaches at the University of Louisville. He is chair of the Payne Hollow on the Ohio Board, Vice Chair and Founder of the Ohio River Way, and, in his role as chair of the River City Paddle Sports board, has been a consistent advocate for the past decades for the restoration of Beargrass Creek. David's presentation will provide an overview of the Ohio River Way, a 275-mile water trail from Portsmouth, OH to West Point KY. We will focus on two individual projects that impact on the river and our appreciation of it. Payne Hollow on the Ohio is a new organization whose mission is to sustainably restore, preserve and protect historic Payne Hollow, in Trimble County Kentucky, the homestead of Harlan and Anna Hubbard. The second project will provide an overview of the USACE/MSD Beargrass Creek Restoration project. The interdisciplinary approach to understanding the river and land, as is being envisioned at Payne Hollow, and the hard and expensive work of restoring the ecological systems of Ohio River tributaries like Beargrass Creek will help transform the Ohio River and our respect for the waters that flow through and by our communities. We will finish with a pitch for Morgan Atkinson's new documentary: Ohio - Life, Death and Rebirth of the Beautiful River. No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. Facebook Event.
Feb. 20, 2023
(Youth) Climate Activism in Kentucky Monday, February 20th, 7-8pm, Zoom - Register Here (Add to your Calendar) Are you involved or interested in work to address climate change in Kentucky? The Kentucky Student Environmental Coalition (KSEC) invites you to hang out with folks who are, too, and learn how others’ lives have led them to this work during a virtual presentation and conversation. Jeri Katherine Howell will summarize the results of her research that sought to better understand youth climate activism* in Kentucky. This is a phenomenal resource for any Kentucky activist looking to engage with youth on climate issues. The thesis explores personal stories, what has worked well, and overall set backs in these spaces. (Read Jeri’s thesis research on UKnowledge.) Participants will also have time to connect with one another by sharing related opportunities, resources, questions, and stories. * In this context, “youth climate activism” involves anyone who identifies as “young” or “youth” and takes action to address climate change. The research focused on participants ages 18-24 years old. All ages are welcome to join this virtual presentation and conversation. About the Facilitator: Jeri completed this research from 2020-2022 as a graduate student pursuing a Master’s of Science in Community and Leadership Development at the University of Kentucky. She is a singer-songwriter, educator, activist, and sustainable community development practitioner. Jeri engages people of all ages in creative learning experiences that uplift our stories, embody our interconnectedness with more-than-human nature, and build community. She employs this work as the Assistant Director at Josephine Sculpture Park and as a musician, teaching artist, and consultant. Jeri is an adjudicated member of the Kentucky Arts Council and Partners for Rural Impact Teaching Artist Rosters and a certified environmental educator and Kentucky Community Scholar. Her artistic, activist, and academic achievements have been recognized by the Kentucky Arts Council, U.S. Department of State Fulbright program, and Kentucky Foundation for Women. She is a proud KSEC alumna. Learn more and connect at jerikatherinehowell.com
Feb. 20-22, 2023
13th Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Conference: Climate Change & Migration Monday-Wednesday, February 20th–22nd on Microsoft Teams (Add to your Calendar) The 13th Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Conference organized by the UofL Women's Center and PATH Coalition of Kentucky will be held the week of February 20th – 22nd. virtually on Microsoft Teams hosted by the University of Louisville Women’s Center in partnership with People Against the Trafficking of Humans Coalition of Kentucky. The focus of this year’s conference will be climate change and migration. There will be three virtual sessions:
"Climate Change, Migration and Vulnerability to Trafficking" Monday, February 20th 12-1:30pm on Microsoft Teams - Register here This session will cover how the impact of climate change and environmental degradation in deepening inequality, driving migration and creating vulnerability to modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour within borders and cross borders. It will explain why this connection needs be acknowledged and treated with urgency and what actions are needed at the international, regional and national levels. - What is modern slavery and is climate change a driver for modern slavery? - How is vulnerability to modern slavery linked to patterns of displacement and migration? - Understanding the drivers of modern slavery in context of climate change with case studies from South Asia and West Africa - Why should this issue be treated with urgency and what needs to be done to address this issue? Presenter: Ritu Bharadwaj, Principal Researcher and Team Leader, Governance of Risk, Climate Change Group, International Institute of Environment and Development (IIED)
"Trafficking Victims and the Immigration System" Tuesday, February 21st 5-6pm on Microsoft Teams - Register here This session will focus on the intersection between immigration and human trafficking. The presenter will present on the immigration options available to victims of human trafficking and will explain the legal processes that victims must go through in order to pursue these immigration benefits. Presenter: Katie Taylor, Immigration Attorney, Kentucky Refugee Ministries
"Human Trafficking 101 Workshop" Wednesday, February 22nd 5-6pm on Microsoft Teams - Register here This session will give you a broad overview of the problem of human trafficking globally, nationally, and locally.
Co-sponsored by: People Against the Trafficking of Humans Coalition of Kentucky (PATH), a non-profit in Louisville that includes passionate advocates and professionals. Led by a Board of Directors, PATH works with academic, community, and faith-based organizations to foster awareness of the realities of human trafficking and cultivate collaborative efforts with agencies and individuals who provide healing and hope to those affected by human trafficking.Feb. 19, 2023Yearlings Club Forum Series: White Allies of Civil Rights Sunday, February 19th, 4–6pm, Roots 101 African American Museum (124 N 1st St) (Add to your Calendar) Join us for our Black History Month Program, an exhibit tour and panel discussion on White Allies of Civil Rights, hosted by the A&S Office for Diversity, Engagement, Culture & Climate. The exhibit recognizes thirty-nine white Louisvillian who made significant contributions to the civil rights movement from 1950 to the present, focusing largely on the turbulent period in the 1960s when efforts on the national and local stage peaked. A panel of family representatives of the White Allies featured in the exhibit discuss their relatives’ courageous decision to become an ally of one of Louisville’s most important historical events.The panel will include: Mary Furlong Coomer, activist; Carla Wallace, community activist and daughter of Henry Wallace; Mike Ward, political consultant and son of Lukey Ward; and Bill Allison, attorney. The program will be moderated by Cate Fosl, associate professor and co-founder of the Anne Braden Institute. Registration required.
Feb. 17, 2023
Winter Orchard Care Workshop Friday, Feb. 17th, 2:00-5:00pm, Urban & Public Affairs Garden (426 W. Bloom, on brick alley behind Bettie Johnson Hall) (Add to calendar) Come learn some simple tricks for taking advantage of the dormancy period to improve the health and productivity of fruit trees! Winter is the perfect time for pruning orchard trees to reduce disease and increase fruit production. Our friends from the Urban Agriculture Coalition will be joining us to offer guidance as we all learn together in this hands-on workshop designed to improve the health of our mini-orchard at the Urban & Public Affairs Garden, which features cherry, apple, peach, fig, and native pawpaw, serviceberry, and hazelnut trees! You can sign-up to volunteer here, or just drop-in any time. This is part of the spring series of Garden Workshops hosted by the Garden Commons, a shared, collectively-managed space, open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest!
Feb. 14, 2023
Sustainability Roundtable: Robin Frederick, Integrating Service Learning into Sustainability Curriculum Tuesday, Feb. 14th, 4pm, virtual Watch Recording Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#) Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our spring Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm. Our speaker on 2/14 will be Robin Frederick, Interdisciplinary Masters in Sustainability student and TA for SUST101 - Introduction to Sustainability. She will be sharing her reflections on the best way to teach about sustainability with a presentation called "Final Exams are for the Birds - Integrating Service Learning into Sustainability Curriculum." No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
UofL is excited to participate in Kentucky Maple Day 2023! In what has become a delightful annual tradition, our amazing community partner in making maple syrup from UofL trees, Dave Barker, is again hosting an open house at his sugar shack as we boil this year's sap and celebrate another successful year of tapping into nature's sweetness. All are welcome to come observe and learn more about local maple syrup production right here in Louisville. Come see the process in action and sample the sweet goodness! Facebook Event.
Jan. 31, 2023
Sustainability Roundtable: Kentucky Conservation Committee Tuesday, Jan. 31st, 4pm, virtual (Add to your calendar) WATCH RECORDING Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#) Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our spring Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm. The spring series continues January 31st, with a discussion of bills before the 2023 Kentucky Legislature that are of concern for those interested in sustainability and how citizens can effectively lobby their legislators to impact our policy landscape. Joining us will be the Executive Director of the Kentucky Conservation Committee, Lane Boldman. No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. Facebook Event.
Jan. 31, 2023
UofL Free Store FREE SALE! Last Tuesdays, August - April, 11:30am-1:30pm, Red Barn (Add to your Calendar) These pop-up Free Sales are offered by the student-run UofL Free Store, now located in SAC W303C. They will be offered on last Tuesdays of each month throughout the year from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Red Barn. The space is like a thrift store where no money is exchanged and is run by students who help process donations and keep the store tidy and organized in support of the project to help keep useful items out of the landfill while meeting the needs of their peers. The Free Store is a space for the free exchange of clean, functional, durable items like clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books, school & art supplies, non-perishable food, and more. Donations can be made any time in the small bin outside the door of SAC W303C or in the big red bins at the base of the driveway just east of Unitas Tower, off Cardinal Blvd. Follow the Free Store on or . Facebook Event.
Ecolympics 2023 January 29th to March 25th Two fun sustainability competitions to get you engaged in saving our one green planet!
Post your sustainable actions and tag @UofLSustainable or submit them through our online form to win the Grand Prize, or one of eight fabulous weekly prize baskets!
Campus Race To Zero Waste! - January 29 - March 25, 2023 A friendly annual competition among North American universities. During this 8 week period, UofL will compete to reduce waste, increase recycling & composting, and raise conservation awareness across all three campuses! Keep up with the Cards progress at the Campus Race website.
REDUCE, REUSE & RECYCLE! Help the Cards to victory by avoiding disposables (bring your own mug, bottle, plate, etc.), donating useful stuff to the UofL Free Store instead of throwing it away, and fully utilizing UofL’s amazingly easy, single-stream recycling system that lets you recycle everything in the same bin, everywhere on campus: all types of plastic, paper, cardboard, metal, and glass! Details on what you can recycle at UofL here.
COMPOST! We will be collecting food wastes for composting from The Ville Grill, SAC Marketplace, and other campus dining locations and adding those numbers to UofL's organics recycling totals. You can also compost your food scraps and soiled paper products in the compost bins at the Garden Commons and the Urban & Public Affairs Horticulture Zone. If it came from a plant, we want to compost it: fruit & vegetable wastes/peels/rinds/seeds, baked goods, grains, tea bags, coffee grounds/filters, and all kinds of soiled paper products (tissues, towels, napkins, plates, cups, etc.).
RECYCLE E-WASTE! Don't send your old electronics to the landfill! We will have special collection points set up in the following locations Feb. 15 - March 15: BAB (1st floor lobby) SAC (3rd Floor, beside W310 Student Affairs Office) Duthie Center at Speed School of Engineering (1st Floor Student Study Area, SE corner) HSC Kornhauser Library (1st floor lobby behind elevators) Stop by any time to drop off any of the following types of electronics for recycling: all computers, monitors, televisions, printers, copiers, scanners, servers, networking equipment, fax machines, telephones and cellphones, RAM/memory, hard drives, battery backups, and peripherals such as keyboards, mice, speakers, AC adapters, and mixed computer cables/wires. We are partnering with UofL's eSports Club to help you Trash the competition, not the planet! Full details here.
Residence Hall Drawdown! - February 6-26, 2023 Live on campus? Win with conservation! Inspired by Project Drawdown, UofL residence halls will compete among each other to see who can reduce electricity use the most over three weeks. The winning hall will earn a pizza party, sponsored by RHA! All you have to do is stop wasting energy! Turn off lights/TVs/computers; unplug anything you're not actively using; skip the elevator for the stairs; close windows tightly; wait until you have a full load to do laundry & wash with cold water; dry clothes on a rack/line; take shorter showers or shower with solar power at the SRC; etc.
Keep track of each hall's progress with UofL's Building Dashboard, where you can see how much electricity your hall is using and learn how you can conserve! Halls in the competition include:
Bettie Johnson Hall
Billy Minardi Hall
Community Park (real-time data!)
Kurz Hall (real-time data!)
Louisville Hall (real-time data!)
Unitas Hall (real-time data!)
University Tower Apartments (UTA)
Belknap Village North
Belknap Village South
Prizes:
Weekly prizes: At the end of each of the eight weeks of Ecolympics 2023, one person who has shared their sustainable action(s) will receive a themed gift basket!
Grand Prize: One impressive Cardinal who takes the most sustainable actions during Ecolympics 2023 will take home our grand prize - a Specialized Crossroads hybrid bicycle perfect for urban exploring!
Post your sustainable actions and tag @UofLSustainable or submit them through our online form throughout February & March to be entered into the competition! New winners will be picked each week! Enter as often as you can!
Jan. 27, 2023
EcoReps Lunch & Learn Workshop: Aquaponics Friday, Jan. 27th, Noon-1:00pm, BAB 224 (Add to your calendar) Watch Recording. OR Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free, homemade vegetarian lunch! We kick off our spring series with EcoReps Intern, Chelsea Erbacher, speaking about what aquaponics is and how it works to grow fish and plants together. She has been establishing an aquaponics system on campus with the aid of Sustainability Communications Intern, Anna Dittman. The Sustainability Council’sEcoRepsprogram is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info onEcoReps website. This spring, we continue our series of workshops each month on last Fridays at noon. All are welcome.Facebook Event.
Jan. 26 - April 17, 2023
Spring Garden Gatherings Thursdays, Jan. 26th - April 17th, 12:30pm-1:30pm, Garden Commons (new location north of Baptist Center) OR Urban & Public Affairs Garden (426 W. Bloom St) All are welcome at our weekly gatherings in UofL's organic Gardens! Join us to learn (by doing) how to grow hyper-local, super-delicious vegetables, herbs, and fruits! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every Thursday at 12:30pm throughout the spring to plant, weed, water, and harvest. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on Facebook or Instagram. Facebook Event.
Jan. 24, 2023
Human Trafficking 101 Workshop Tuesday, January 24th, 5-7pm, Microsoft Teams - Register here. (Add to your Calendar) Join the University of Louisville Women's Center and People Against Trafficking Humans (PATH) Coalition of KY for an interactive workshop on human trafficking and prevention. This workshop will be held virtually. Registration is required to access the workshop.
Jan. 23, 2023
Navigating Culture Wars with Ojibwe professor, Anton Treuer Monday, January 23rd (Add to your Calendar) Join the Cultural and Equity Center’s day of programming as the Hispanic, Latinx & Indigenous Initiatives welcomes Dr. Anton Treuer, professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University, for an exploration of the role of public institutions in building bridges in our communities in the face of culture wars. Treuer is an author of several books and has been at the forefront of the battle to revitalize Ojibwe for many years. In this impassioned argument, he discusses the interrelationship between language and culture, the problems of language loss, strategies and tactics for resisting, and the inspiring stories of successful language warriors. Join us Monday, Jan. 23, for the following events: • 12-1pm Lecture - “Ojibwe Language and Culture” (lunch provided), Cultural & Equity Center • 3-4pm Round table discussion with campus community (snacks provided), Cultural & Equity Center • 6-7pm Keynote address: Navigating Culture Wars: Building Bridges and Communities (snacks provided), College of Business Horn Auditorium More information and RSVP online here.
Jan. 20, 2023
Toxic Homes, Toxic Water: Looking at Gendered Responsibilities for Household Water Insecurity in the American Rustbelt Friday, Jan. 20th, Noon-1pm, Microsoft Teams - RSVP here. (Add to your Calendar) UofL Anthropology invites all to hear from our special Guest Speaker, Cara Jacob, PhD Candidate, Department of Anthropology, Michigan State University. Failing infrastructure is becoming an ever more common source of water insecurity throughout the United States, but particularly in the deindustrialized cities of the Rustbelt, which cluster around the Great Lakes. Cara's research focuses on the types of responsibilities created as a result of urban water insecurity stemming from a toxic environment and the ways in which those responsibilities are gendered. In Milwaukee, WI old housing stock and aging water infrastructure have intersected with structural racism to create a racialized lead epidemic among children living in the North Side area of the city. Using data collected as part of a community-based participatory photovoice project, this case study shows the impact of living with lead in this community and ties housing precarity to household water insecurity. Findings indicate that embedded in this context, while men and women are involved in reducing potential lead hazards in the home, the types and timing of these responsibilities have gendered components, with women shouldering the majority of this burden due to the water-intensive nature of care-work. For questions about the talk email Dr. Storey: angela.storey@louisville.edu
Jan. 19, 2023
Sustainability-themed UofL Women's Basketball Game Thursday, Jan. 19th, 7pm, Yum! Center - Get tickets here. (Add to your calendar) Join us for a special night of greener sports, brought to you by Canon, as the Cards host ACC rivals Boston College. Fans will learn about UofL's extensive composting initiatives and have a chance to compost their organic wastes at staffed stations on the concourse.
Jan. 19, 2023
Maple Tapping Workshop! Thursday, Jan. 19th, 12:30pm, Meetup at the base of the SAC Ramp (Add to your calendar) Join us in UofL's sustainable Garden Commons to learn about the process of tapping maple trees and making maple syrup. Our workshop leader, Dave Barker, has been tapping trees and making his own syrup in Louisville for years. He will give a brief, hands-on workshop on the process and then attendees will get to work with him as we install taps on our own maple trees around campus. Participants will have the opportunity to sign-up to volunteer to empty buckets as they fill throughout the coming weeks. Please dress warmly so we can work outside! Facebook Event. Photos & Videos.
Jan. 17, 2023
Sustainability Roundtable: Brownfield Redevelopment in Louisville Tuesday, Jan. 17th, 4pm, virtual (Add to your calendar) WATCH RECORDING Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#) Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our spring Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm. We kick off the spring series January 17th, with a discussion of efforts to turn abandoned, post-industrial brownfield sites into redeveloped active spaces. Joining us will be UofL sustainability professor, Dr. Tamara Sluss, who is now Assistant Director in the Office of Advanced Planning and Sustainability and the Brownfields Coordinator for Louisville Metro Government. No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. Facebook Event.
Jan. 16, 2023
MLK Day of Service Monday, Jan. 16th, 8:30am-12:30pm, Meetup in SAC Multipurpose Room Honor the legacy of MLK by making it a day ON instead of a day off! Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to join the Engaged Lead Serve Board for an amazing day of service honoring the great Martin Luther King, Jr., The day will begin in the SAC Multipurpose room with a free breakfast and a short program, after which volunteers will be disbursed to various off-campus and on-campus service sites. Transportation to and from sites will be provided. Volunteers just need to show up ready to serve. For more information, email Susan Jenkins.
Jan. 9 - April 24, 2023
UofL Free Store Spring Hours Monday - Thursday, noon-6pm, SAC W303C UofL’s Free Store is conveniently located in SAC W303C, just down the hall from the Cardinal Cupboard on the 3rd floor of SAC West. Throughout the spring 2023 semester, it will be open Monday through Thursday from noon-6pm, every day of classes. All students & employees are welcome to "shop" for free clothing, shoes, accessories, linens, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books & media, school & art supplies, and more. Reuse, reuse, reuse! Donations can be made any time in the small bin outside the door of SAC W303C or in the big red bins at the base of the driveway just east of Unitas Tower, off Cardinal Blvd. Help us keep useful stuff out of the landfill while helping those in need! Volunteers are always welcome to keep the store open and tidy while sorting donations. UofL promotes an inclusive environment for all, regardless of gender identity and/or gender expression. The Free Store is a Transgender-Friendly space. The Free Store is closed whenever the university is not in session. Follow the Free Store on or . Facebook Event.
Every Sunday
UofL Community Composting Volunteer Days Every Sunday, Noon-2pm (Add to your Calendar) 240 E. Bloom St. (a block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook & Floyd Streets - map) Come help us turn “trash” into treasure as we manage UofL’s volunteer-powered community composting operation. Dress to get dirty. Tools provided. Learn about worm composting and becoming a UofL EcoRep! All participants are welcome to haul home some rich UofL compost for gardening projects in your own containers/vehicle. This is a weekly service opportunity throughout the year. Contact: Brian Barnes, 502-338-1338.
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Dec. 17, 2022
Tree Planting in Toonerville Neighborhood of Old Louisville Saturday, December 17th, 9am-noon, Meet-up location: Chapel of St. Philip Neri (236 Woodbine St.) The UofL Sustainability Council and the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council invite the entire campus community out to help us plant 37 street trees in the 1300 and 1400 blocks of South Brook Street and adjacent areas. The Chapel doors (on the right side of the chapel facing Woodbine Street) open at 8:30 am for sign-in, and you can grab a name tag, coffee & donuts, and instructions. Work will begin at 9 am, with 14 neighborhood supervisors directing all work. Tools will be provided. Everyone is welcome. For additional information contact the Old Louisville Visitors Center at 502- 635-5244. Facebook Event.
Dec.11-14, 2022
Winter Alternative Service Break: Flood Relief in Hazard, KY December 11-14, 2022 Our 2022 Winter ASB Trip will be to Hazard, KY to repair/rebuild the homes of people affected by the global climate crisis during the unprecedented summer floods. ASB is partnering with the Housing Development Alliance to identify those in need. The cost is free for students. Overnight lodging at a local church, all meals, transportation, and service experience/materials included. Participants will receive 16 service hours and we will devote 1 day to hiking in Red River Gorge. Apply by November 28th on Engage. Email katie.facciolo@louisville.edu with any questions!
Dec. 6, 2022
Sustainability Roundtable: Pat Digangi on HFC Phasedown & Shaelyn Bishop on Tornado Impacts on Salamanders Tuesday, Dec. 6th, 4pm, virtual (Add to your Calendar) Watch Recording. Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#) Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our Fall Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm. We conclude the fall series December 6th, with two UofL Masters in Sustainability students sharing their research: Pat Digangi on "HFC Phasedown: Environmental and Economic Impacts of Refrigerant Regulation" and Shaelyn Bishop on "The impact of tornado damage on soil physical characteristics and a pond-breeding salamander population in a south-central Kentucky forest." No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. Facebook Event.
Nov. 29, 2022
UofL Free Store FREE SALE! Last Tuesdays, August - April, 11:30am-1:30pm, Red Barn (Add to your Calendar) These pop-up Free Sales are offered by the student-run UofL Free Store, now located in SAC W303C. They will be offered on last Tuesdays of each month throughout the year from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Red Barn (outside in good weather). The space is like a thrift store where no money is exchanged and is run by students who help process donations and keep the store tidy and organized in support of the project to help keep useful items out of the landfill while meeting the needs of their peers. The Free Store is a space for the free exchange of clean, functional, durable items like clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books, school & art supplies, non-perishable food, and more. Donations can be made any time in the small bin outside the door of SAC W303C or in the big red bins at the base of the driveway just east of Unitas Tower, off Cardinal Blvd. Follow the Free Store on or . Facebook Event.
Nov. 28, 2022
Buy Local Holiday Bazaar Monday, Nov. 28th, 10am-2pm, SAC Ballroom (Add to Calendar) Come load up on locally-grown and handmade holiday gifts from our UofL Farmers' Market vendors and other local artisans! Our annual Holiday Bazaar is making a grand return this year, in a new location, the SAC Ballroom. The Bazaar features over 25 different local artisans and food producers coming together in one location for holiday shopping, local style! You'll find unique holiday gifts and treats available only here, such as locally-made canned goods, sweets, baked goods, teas, holiday décor, home goods, jewelry, ceramics, hand-crafted items, personal care items, personalized goods, art, and even international fair trade items! There will be door prizes and complimentary cookies, fair trade hot chocolate, and hot apple cider. Make your list. Check it twice. And don't miss it! This event is brought to you by UofL Dining! Facebook Event. Photos.
Nov. 18, 2022
Bird-building collisions: documenting fatalities and seeking solutions Friday Nov. 18th, Noon-1pm, Shumaker Research Building 139 or Join via Zoom (Add to your Calendar) Watch video recording. As part of our efforts to raise awareness and address the issue of bird-strikes into windows on campus, Dr. Sarah Wanamaker, Indiana University-Bloomington, will be speaking about her research on bird-building collisions on college campuses. Sarah Wanamaker is a Research Associate in the Environmental Resilience Institute at Indiana University, where she leads a cross-departmental team of scientists studying bird window collisions. Sarah also leads community initiatives to educate public on strategies to reduce bird window strikes. We now know that North America is home to 3 billion fewer birds than it was 50 years ago. Collisions with buildings are a primary cause of bird mortality; by some estimates, window strikes kill over 100 million birds per year in the U.S. alone. Dr. Wanamaker's team researches the prevalence of fatal bird-building collisions on Indiana University’s campus during spring and fall migration. They are also developing a novel sensor to passively detect window strikes. A goal of this study is to generate data that will be used to lobby for Indiana University to retrofit high-risk windows with mitigate avian fatalities by retrofitting high-risk windows with visible patterns that allow birds to see glass, thereby mitigating avian fatalities. Facebook Event.
Nov. 18, 2022
EcoReps Lunch & Learn Workshop: Health Impacts of Particulate Contaminants and Microplastics Friday, Nov. 18th, Noon-1:00pm, Cultural & Equity Center (Belknap Residence Hall) room 176 (Add to your Calendar) Watch Video Recording. OR Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free vegetarian lunch! We conclude our fall series with a close look at the connection between human health and planetary health! Idoia Isusi from UofL's Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology will present to us her research about Particulate Contaminants and Microplastics that cause pulmonary health problems in the lungs. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. This fall, we continue our series of workshops each month on last Fridays at noon. All are welcome. Facebook Event.
Nov. 17, 2022
What is Health Equity-Social Justice Research? Thursday, Nov. 17th, 12:15–1:45pm, Shumaker Research Building Room 139 OR Join virtually on MS Teams Join us to consider how different kinds of research advance social and health equity in our community. Speakers will address how different disciplines, such as art, law, STEM, and education, are integral to health and social equity research. Those interested in Health Equity Innovation Hub funding will gain insights on how to craft a strong proposal for the upcoming 2023 funding cycle. Panelists include: · Toya Northington, Speed Art Museum · Monica Wendel, Health Equity Innovation Hub · Meera Alagaraja, College of Education and Human Development · Shavonnie Carthens, Brandeis School of Law · Morshedul Alam, Department of Industrial Engineering · Ruby Young, School of Public Health and Information Sciences This event is organized by the Consortium, established as UofL’s Cooperative Consortium for Transdisciplinary Social Justice Research, which has joined forces with the newly established Health Equity Innovation Hub. Our work is focused on building and sustaining a community of transdisciplinary social justice researchers. Free lunch will be provided!
Nov. 16, 2022
Tote-ally Sustainable Wednesday, Nov. 16th, Noon-2pm, Red Barn (Add to your Calendar) ELSB Green Initiatives is partnering with the UofL Sustainability Council and others to host a fun event with hands-on sustainability booths, including an opportunity to paint your own reusable totebag to take home and reuse, reuse, reuse; plant giveaways; learn about what can and cannot be composted in the SAC; and much more! Also: FREE COOKIES! RSVP on Engage.
GIS Day is an “international forum for users of GIS technology to demonstrate real-world applications that are making a difference in our society.” UofL hosts GIS Day to build knowledge of GIS in our community and develop an understanding of our world. The theme of GIS Day 2022: Inspiring Spatial Citizens is intended to empower a wide demographic to engage their spatial awareness as a powerful tool in the growth and betterment of our communities. Inspiring Spatial Citizens requires exposure across the many sectors of GIS and mapping work - from entrepreneurs to city data technicians to creative young people. Because we are all citizens of this world, and within smaller communities, we hope GIS Day inspires innovation, belonging, imagination, and revelation in each of our attendees.
Sustainability Roundtable: Matt Dwyer, Sustainability in Higher Education Tuesday, Nov. 15th, 4pm, virtual (Add to your Calendar) Watch recording Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#) Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our Fall Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm (8/30, 9/13, 9/27, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 11/29). We continue the fall series November 15th, with our special guest, Matt Dwyer, a UofL Masters in Sustainability student. Matt will discuss his thesis work exploring Sustainability in Higher Education and how it is assessed. No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
Nov. 9, 2022
Dismantling Disparities: Communities Deserted Wednesday, Nov. 9th, 6pm, SAC W117 Join ELSB's Equality and Justice committee for a roundtable discussion on Food Insecurity in our Louisville community! Hear directly from community members who do work combating this growing issue and learn how you can contribute to decreasing food insecurity. We will also have free food and some big giveaway prizes!RSVP on Engage.
Nov. 8, 2022
"Classroom + Community: UofL Students Serve as 'Air Justice' Change Agents" with Megan Poole, UofL English professor Tuesday, Nov. 8th, 2:30pm, BAB 130 (Add to your Calendar) The Department of Geographic And Environmental Sciences Seminar Series will feature Dr. Megan Poole, UofL assistant professor of English. Dr. Poole's interdisciplinary research and teaching centers on rhetorical theory, science studies, and technical writing, particularly focusing on how the biology of sensation informs and shapes theories of rhetoric. Dr. Poole is also part of the Public Health Literacy Group, a coalition of community leaders, grassroots activists, and academic scholars focused on making the science of air pollution more accessible for constituents in District 3, an area that borders Rubbertown. In 2021, the Public Health Literacy Group was awarded a $250,000 Community Partners Program grant from The Humana Foundation.
Nov. 8, 2022
Election Day PUMPKIN SMASH!! Tuesday, Nov. 8th, noon, SAC Ramp (Add to your Calendar) Don’t know what to do with your old pumpkins and Jack-o-Lanterns from Halloween? Don’t trash them! Turn them into stress-relief, worm food, and organic fertilizer! UofL is here to help you compost! Drop off your old pumpkins (and other plant-based fall decorations) in front of the Red Barn by the pumpkin composting sign any time from October 28th through noon on November 8th. At that time, all are invited to our annual Pumpkin Smash! See video of last year's Smash! Join us for composting fun and Election Day stress relief! Facebook Event. Photos.
Nov. 4, 2022
Re-imagining Infrastructure for a Biodiverse Future Friday, Nov. 4th, noon, Shumaker Research Building room 139 (Add to your Calendar) The Biology Department Seminar Series presents Dr. Seth Wenger, Associate Professor & Director of Science, University of Georgia's River Basin Center. Existing approaches to conservation have failed to stem the global decline in biodiversity. However, large governmental investments in nature-based infrastructure and fundamental shifts within infrastructure agencies offer the promise of a new paradigm in which civil infrastructure becomes a vehicle for biodiversity enhancement rather than degradation. In this talk I'll discuss how the rapidly expanding Network for Engineering with Nature (N-EWN) is working to bring about this transition to a more sustainable, biodiverse future.
Nov. 4, 2022
Fireside Chat: Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awardees Friday, Nov. 4th, 11:30am-1:30pm, Cardinal Stadium, TACE Auditorium (Thornton's Academic Center for Excellence) (Add to your Calendar) In collaboration with the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards, UofL’s Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice will host the Six Core Principle winners for a morning of inspiration through Fireside Chats. The Six Core Principle Winners are individuals under the age of 30 from across the globe who are continuing Muhammad’s legacy. Led by Muhammad Ali Scholars, these conversations will explore the transformative social change that these young leaders are having in their communities. RSVP REQUIRED HERE. There is limited seating so RSVP today!
The 16th Annual Anne Braden Memorial Lecture will be delivered by Dr. Imani Perry, the Hughes-Rogers Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University and a faculty associate with the Programs in Law and Public Affairs, Gender and Sexuality Studies and Jazz Studies. Dr. Perry's lecture will be based upon her most recent book, South to America: A Journey Below the Mason Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation. Learn more about Professor Perry and read her latest articles here. As Perry demonstrates in South to America, the foundations, changes, and tensions of the United States can be found when traveling to the American South. In her travels, including a stop in Derby City, Louisville, Kentucky, Perry confronts history in the present through connections with human beings and their stories, inviting Southern identity as a tool of her own self-discovery and in overall reflections on its importance to the formation of America. Free and open to the public with a book sale and signing to follow! Please register to attend. Questions? Contact us at bradeninstitutesocialjustice@gmail.com
Nov. 2, 2022
Beer with a Scientist: Nothing lasts forever....except PFAS! What are "forever" chemicals and can we avoid them? Wednesday Nov. 2nd, 7pm, Holsopple Brewery (8023 Catherine Ln.) Jamie Young Wise, UofL assistant professor of pharmacology and toxicology, will be discussing the effects of “forever chemicals,” per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as PFAS that break down very slowly in the environment. These life threatening chemicals are appearing everywhere and have been the subject of many news articles, documentaries and even recent movies (see "dark waters" with Mark Ruffalo and Anne Hathaway). This topic hits close to home and has become a huge issue here in Kentucky.Organized by UofL cancer researcher Levi Beverly, Beer with a Scientist gives the public a chance to hear about research directly from scientists. The 30-minute talk is free and open to the public. Facebook Event.
Nov. 1, 2022
Sustainability Roundtable: Claude Stephens, Bernheim Tuesday, Nov. 1st, 4pm, virtual (Add to your Calendar) Watch Recording. Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#) Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our Fall Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm (8/30, 9/13, 9/27, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 11/29). We continue the fall series on November 1st, with our special guest, Claude Stephens, Director of Outreach & Regenerative Design at Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, just south of Louisville in Clermont, KY. Claude is an evolutionary ecologist who is adept at seeing the relationships that exist and the structural patterns in a system. Learn more about Claude and his work. No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
Oct. 28, 2022
Garden Commons Workshop: Aquaponics Friday, Oct. 28th, 1pm, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) Watch Video Recording Join us in UofL's student-run, organic Garden for a workshop lead by EcoReps Intern, Chelsea Erbacher, on aquaponics, a food production system that couples aquaculture with hydroponics whereby the nutrient-rich aquaculture water is fed to hydroponically grown plants, where nitrifying bacteria convert ammonia into nitrates. It's a means of using fish waste to grow fresh vegetables in tanks. The Garden Commons has experimented with aquaponics in our greenhouse in the past, and Chelsea is helping construct a new aquaponics system at UofL's Community Composting Project, which we will walk over to, if time allows. Facebook Event. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 28, 2022
EcoReps Lunch & Learn Workshop: Solar Power Friday, Oct. 28th, Noon-1:00pm, Davidson Hall 101 Watch Video Recording OR Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free vegetarian lunch! We continue our fall series during UofL Sustainability Week with an exciting workshop lead by our partners at the Ohio Valley Creative Energy about DIY solar systems and how we can all get off the fossil-fueled grid! The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. This fall, we continue our series of workshops each month on last Fridays at noon. All are welcome. Facebook Event. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 27, 2022
UofL Supplier Diversity Vendor Show Thursday, Oct. 27th, 1:30-5pm, SAC Ballroom The University of Louisville seeks feedback on how we may best remove barriers into doing business with local, minority, small and women owned businesses. This event, hosted by Contract Administration and Procurement Services, will showcase local, minority, small and women owned businesses to the various departments at UofL from 1:30-3:30pm. Additionally, we will host a social cocktail hour in conclusion of the event from 3:30-5pm. The goal is to increase awareness and support efforts geared toward campus procurement with local Black, other minority and women-owned businesses. Please RSVP here. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 26 & 27, 2022
Roots So Deep (you can see the devil down there) Special Pre-Premiere Screening, Directed by Peter Byck Episodes One and Two: Wednesday, October 26, 6 pm Cinema + Episodes Three and Four: Thursday, October 27, 6 pm Cinema + Speed Cinema, $12 / $8 Speed members “This is, hands-down, the best agriculture filmmaking I’ve ever seen. The characters are all so likable and captivating, the graphics are stunning, and I learned a ton about ecology… but none of that would matter without Peter Byck’s soul and empathy as storyteller.” Bill Weir, CNN.Roots So Deep (you can see the devil down there) is a 4-part documentary series all about inventive farmers and maverick scientists building a path to solving climate change with hooves, hearts, and soil. Can a novel way to graze cattle, that mimics the way bison once roamed the land, help get farmers out of debt, restore our depleted soils, rebuild wildlife habitats, and draw down huge amounts of carbon? Cattle have been seen as eco-villains for a long time. What if they can help save us from catastrophic climate change and get people from all political stripes to come together? “I am always looking for common ground,” says director Peter Byck, “and what I’ve realized is the common ground is the actual ground.” Roots So Deep is guided by Byck, (also a wrangler of scientists) as he builds relationships with farmers on both sides of the fence–the folks practicing a new way to graze, and their neighbors set in their family’s old style of doing things. Byck’s team of outcast scientists have all put their careers on the line to even explore this new kind of grazing–they’ve been taking arrows for decades. One question looms over the whole series: even if the science shows that the new way to graze is better for the land and the farmers’ pocketbooks, will the old school farmers change, or will they adopt the new methods? Will they evolve into climate heroes?Stick around for episode 4 for the answer. 2022, U.S., DCP. Program length with discussion: approximately 2 ½ hours. Recommended for all ages. Cinema + Each evening’s screenings are followed by a post-screening discussion with director Peter Byck. Louisville-born director Peter Byck is a Professor of Practice in the School of Sustainability and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University. Byck was also the writer, director, and producer of Carbon Nation and Garbage. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 26, 2022
Emily Bingham, My Old Kentucky Home: The Astonishing Life and Reckoning of an Iconic American Song Wednesday, Oct. 26th, 6:00-8:00pm, Strickler Hall, 101, Middleton Theater Historian Emily Bingham traces the origins and permutations of the state song, from its performances across the continent beginning in the 1850s, through its widespread international renown as the state's "brand," to its 21st-century reassessment--a resonant changing emblem of America's original sin whose blood-drenched shadow haunts us still. Introduced by Dean David Owen, Q&S moderated by Brandon McCormack, followed by a booksigning. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 26, 2022
Radical Reptiles Wednesday, Oct. 26, 4-5pm, Red Barn The ELSB Animal Welfare Committee is partnering with Arrowhead's Reptile rescue to give an informative talk about reptile rehabilitation and to destigmatize reptiles. They will be sharing interesting facts about reptiles, which ones make good pets and how to care for one, and how you can help injured reptiles! They will be bringing some reptiles to see in person, to show the types of problems they encounter with rescues. Join us on October 26th from 4-5pm in the Red Barn to learn about reptiles through this fun, informative presentation! RSVP on Engage. Facebook Event. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 26, 2022
15th Annual Campus Sustainability Day Fair Wednesday, Oct. 26th 10am-2pm, Humanities Quad Stop by the Humanities Quad for the 15th annual celebration of all things sustainable at UofL and in our community! Learn what campus and community groups are doing to create a sustainable revolution. Sign-up to get involved and leave with some green freebies, great information, and a smile on your face!
Shop and donate clothing, housewares, and all kinds of free stuff at our Pop-up UofL Free Store!
Get plants! UofL Botanical Society will be offering a plant and terrarium sale!
UofL Environmental Health & Safety will be collecting all kinds of lamps & batteries for recycling, including: Alkaline (A, AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt); Button-cell; Lithium; Nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cad); Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH); Lead and Lead-acid; Carbon-zinc; and Mercury batteries.
Urban Ag Expo Tuesday, Oct. 25th, 5pm, Urban & Public Affairs Garden (426 W. Bloom St.) Join us in the Urban & Public Affairs Horticulture Zone for a fall celebration and work party with our special guest, Peter Byck, Director of the new film screening on Wednesday and Thursday, Roots So Deep (you can see the devil down there). Hear Peter's stories of investigating the problems with conventional agriculture and the sustainable solutions he's uncovered as we all harvest and enjoy native passion fruit ("maypops"), fresh figs, herbs and produce! Those who want to get their hands dirty are welcome to join us for a sweet potato dig, planting of winter cover crops, and some garden winterization clean-up. Facebook Event. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 25, 2022
Sustainability Roundtable: Regenerative Agriculture with Filmmaker Peter Byck Tuesday, Oct. 25th 4pm, virtual Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#) Join the UofL Sustainability Council for a special Sustainability Week addition to our Fall Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm. Our special guest on October 25th will be Peter Byck, Director of the new film screening on Wednesday and Thursday, Roots So Deep (you can see the devil down there). CNN's Bill Weir says “This is, hands-down, the best agriculture filmmaking I’ve ever seen. The characters are all so likable and captivating, the graphics are stunning, and I learned a ton about ecology… but none of that would matter without Peter Byck's soul and empathy as storyteller." Peter Byck is a professor of practice at Arizona State University, in both the School of Sustainability and the Cronkite School of Journalism, where he teaches students to make short documentary films about sustainability solutions. He is the director, producer and writer of Carbon Nation, a 2011 film about climate change solutions. In 2020, Byck completed Carbon Cowboys, a 10-part documentary short film series, focused on regenerative grazing. His current production is an episodic documentary series in 4 parts, Roots So Deep (you can see the devil down there). The series follows Byck as he works with a group of farmers and scientists participating in a large research project to examine whether cattle grazing can be a benefit to the environment, if done differently from the modern-day, harmful, conventional agriculture practices. The science team compares conventional grazing and adaptive multi-paddock (AMP) grazing to see if the latter turns farming into a benefit for the land, the animals, and the farmers, and a carbon mitigation tool for climate change. The core of the series are the endearing, engaging and stereotype-breaking profiles of American farmers from Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi. Peter will share experiences from Roots So Deep and research findings from the AMP Research Project. No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. Facebook Event. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
UofL Free Store FREE SALE! Tuesday, Oct. 25th, 11:30am-1:30pm, Red Barn A pop-up Free Sale are offered by the student-run UofL Free Store, now located in SAC W303C. This month's Free Sale is in partnership with the Engage.Lead.Serve.Board's Green Initiatives who will be offering free snacks and an upcycling station! Free Sales are offered on last Tuesdays of each month throughout the year from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Red Barn (outside in good weather). The space is like a thrift store where no money is exchanged and is run by students who help process donations and keep the store tidy and organized in support of the project to help keep useful items out of the landfill while meeting the needs of their peers. The Free Store is a space for the free exchange of clean, functional, durable items like clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books, school & art supplies, non-perishable food, and more. Donations can be made any time in the small bin outside the door of SAC W303C or in the big red bins at the base of the driveway just east of Unitas Tower, off Cardinal Blvd. Follow the Free Store on or . Facebook Event. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 24, 2022
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Craft Night! Monday, Oct. 24th, 5:00-7:30pm, Humanities Quad Sustainability Interns Chelsea & Anna will lead a fun, stress-relieving craft night out on the Quad to tap into your creativity and make things out of the detritus of modern America! Bring your favorite scraps of stuff, or just come and use the stuff we've collected. Maybe that bottle cap was meant for a second life?! Facebook Event. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 22, 2022
Saturday of Service Saturday, Oct. 22nd To kick-off UofL Sustainability Week, the UofL Sustainability Council invites everyone to join us in giving back to the community during a Saturday of Service. Pick an opportunity, or join them all!
Saturday, Oct. 22, 9am-noon – Louisville Earth Walk (Hogan's Fountain, Cherokee Park) Join us for the 6th annual Louisville Earth Walk at Hogan's Fountain in Cherokee Park. We will be celebrating our beautiful planet while raising both awareness and funds for the organizations in our city that work to protect and improve the quality of life for all. We look forward to seeing everyone in Cherokee Park!
Saturday, Oct. 22, 9am-1pm – Jeffersonville/Clarksville Tree Planting (Lansden Park, 201 E 15th St., Jeffersonville, IN) Louisville Grows needs YOU to join our tree planting team! Help us dig toward our goal of planting 1000 trees this Fall season. Trained Citizen Foresters will lead groups of volunteers to properly plant trees on residential properties. No experience is necessary, everyone is welcome to come play in the dirt with us! Registration will take place in Lansden Park, 201 E 15th St., Jeffersonville, IN from 8:30am to 8:50am. Planting groups will depart at 9am. Dress appropriately for the weather. You'll be digging in dirt and handling mulch, so wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Closed-toed shoes are required. Waterproof outerwear is recommended if rain is forecast. We will plant trees come rain or shine. If severe weather is expected, you will be notified about an alternate event date. Questions? Contact the Louisville Grows Urban Forestry Manager, Matt, at trees@louisvillegrows.org or 502-509-5404.Please fill out our online waiver and sign-up online here.
Join Louisville Metro Parks for a fun afternoon of tree planting! We will be planting 50 trees to make Louisville's streets a little greener.
Meeting Location: 833 E Madison St, Louisville, KY 40204 (corner of E Madison St. and S. Campbell St.)
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Rain Plan: In the event of rain, the project will take place on Sunday from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm. All signed up volunteer will be notified of any changes in advance.
Tools and guidance provided by the Urban Forestry Team
Groups and families are welcome. We do advise that kids be able to lift a full-sized shovel to get the most out of the planting.
Be a part of this city-wide event to keep Louisville looking bright and beautiful! All residents can make a difference by taking part in the Community-Wide Cleanup -- it is a great service opportunity for Greek organizations, clubs, sports teams, faith groups, community organizations, and neighborhood groups. Cleanups are an integral part of Brightside's mission and without the help of volunteer groups, and many other volunteers throughout the year, Brightside could not achieve our goals of a cleaner, greener Louisville.Neighborhoods can hold their own cleanups at any point throughout the year and Brightside can provide gloves and bags for each Neighborhood Cleanup. They work with Solid Waste Management to have the collected litter bags picked up. Call (502) 574-2613 or register online about two weeks prior to your event to schedule your cleanup and for information about getting supplies. Register here.
UofL Sustainability Week - Oct. 22-28, 2022 A full week of events to celebrate, raise awareness, and engage your passions for environmental, social & economic justice! Events include:
Facebook Event. UofL Sustainability Week is "crowd-sourced"! If you'd like to add an event to the calendar, please contact Justin Mog!
Oct. 18-19, 2022
Raise Some L - Support UofL's Sustainability Initiatives! Tuesday, Oct. 18th 6:02pm - Wednesday, Oct. 19th 11:59pm A lot has changed in 200 years—our commitment hasn't. Since 1798, the Cardinal family has dreamed big, worked hard and made a lasting impact on our community, commonwealth, and beyond.
Beginning at 6:02 p.m. on Oct. 18th, for 1,798 minutes, Cardinals everywhere will come together to celebrate who we are and Raise Some L. This is a Cardinal call to action to all students, alumni, faculty, staff, and fans to do two simple things:
Make a gift to the Green Fund for UofL and support our sustainability initiatives! Donate here. Use your smart phone or computer to make a gift of ANY amount.
Spread the word. Share your good deed with friends that day on social media using #RaiseSomeL.
Your donations can help us realize this vision by supporting initiatives such as:
Our Sustainability Living-Learning Community which provides an opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of the principles and practice of sustainability, while developing skills, leadership, and a community of support.
Efforts to make UofL even more Bike-Friendly, such as our free BikeShare program;
Organic, campus Food Gardens where students, faculty, and staff build community and vital life skills while experiencing the unique pleasures of turning tiny seeds into delicious, hyper-local produce.
We invite you to learn more about our on-going UofL sustainability initiatives and to explore the many ways you can get involved and help us create a better world right here, right now.
Oct. 18, 2022
Sustainability Roundtable: Solar Fuels Tuesday, Oct. 18th 4pm, virtual Watch Video Recording Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#) Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our Fall Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm (8/30, 9/13, 9/27, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 11/29). We continue the fall series Oct. 18th, with our special guest, Matt Mulvehill, a UofL PhD Candidate in Chemical Engineering who has worked with the Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research to study solar water splitting with semiconductor microwire slurries for high efficiency, low cost hydrogen. Come learn about the future of renewable energy storage - solar fuels! No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
Oct. 15, 2022
Trail Maintenance Volunteer Day at Jefferson Memorial Forest Saturday, Oct. 15th, 9am - 1pm, Scott's Gap trailhead (13473 Scotts Gap Rd.) Join the Botanical Society to work on a trail re-route project on the Scott's Gap Loop Trail, which is about a 20 minute drive south of campus. Louisville Metro Parks staff will provide training and all gear needed (including gloves, hand tools, and water bottles). After completing the work effort, we'll grab a free lunch at the Dairy Queen in Fairdale - a free combo meal of your choice! Volunteers should dress accordingly - especially wearing a pair of sturdy, close-toed shoes or boots, socks, long pants, layered clothing up top, and maybe even a hat or cap. If you've never done anything like this, you can be assured of a really a good time doing this type of outdoors sustainability work - it's also a great way to deal with stress that all of us feel at times. Once everyone arrives at the Scott's Gap trailhead on the west side of JMF, we'll do a briefing about the activity including work area, tools use, and game plan for the trail re-route.
Oct. 14-16, 2022
Cardinal Impact Innovation Weekend Friday, Oct. 14th, 5pm - Sunday, Oct. 16th, 7pm, Belknap Academic Building, Register here. What if you had the chance to solve the community problems that mean the most to you. Would you do it? Where would you start? You're invited to come together for a fun weekend focused on making a difference in the world. Students, faculty, researchers, community members, and mentors will rally around identifying problems in five key health equity areas in Louisville, brainstorm together on how to solve them, and you'll meet amazing people along the way while we create a solution and launch your ideas. Problems can range from Housing and urban revitalization, Environmental challenges, Food accessibility, Maternal and children challenges, mental health addressing poverty, racial issues, and more.
This event is open to UofL student, faculty, researchers, employees or community members looking to make a difference or starting companies with social impact.And did we mention you'll earn a certificate of completion? This can definitely help you in building out your personal brand, impact, and awareness!
Schedule:
Friday (5:00 - 10:00 PM): Come with your ideas to tackle one of the 5 key focus areas. Everyone will have the opportunity to pitch their idea. We will form teams based on the to-rated ideas to move forward through the weekend. We'll provide dinner and snacks to keep you fueled.
Saturday (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM) Curated workshops help you through the problem-solving process, including coaching with community & industry experts. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and evening snacks will be provided.
Sunday (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM): Wrap up your prototyping, and prepare your presentations. We’ll conclude the day with a showcase and next steps to prepare you to move forward with your ideas. We'll provide breakfast, lunch, and an evening celebration.
Overview:
The event will kick off Friday night, Students, faculty, researchers, and community members of all backgrounds who are eager to make an impact will rally around addressing Health Equity problems in our community.
After time to brainstorm + pitch, together we will identify crowd favorites and form teams around them. Participants will then spend the weekend mentored by top social entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders, venture capitalists, and prominent business professionals as they vet their ideas and build them into real products – physical products, apps, websites and anything else that will innovate on the issues we face in the community.
Sunday, we will showcase our progress, and ask the community for the tools you need to move forward. There will be a follow-up event in the Spring with grant funding available for teams moving forward out of this event.
Why should you attend? - You'll make an impact on the community and the world by working to solve top health equity issues we face through innovation and entrepreneurship. - You'll learn a lot about specific issues in the Louisville community, how to bring an idea into a well-vetted reality and how to physically build something amazing. - You have the ability to launch a real social enterprise and qualify for up to grant funding in Fall'22. - You'll meet an awesome community of motivated people – people who will work with you and change the world. It will range from peers to researchers, faculty and mentors across the Kentuckiana business community and beyond. - Most importantly, you'll walk away with skills and experience that can be added to your resume such as teamwork, collaboration, business problem solving, public speaking, pitching your idea, working across diversity, and many more traits. You'll also get a certificate of completion. - Not to mention, we will feed you 6 meals, swag, and friends for a lifetime. Register here.
Oct. 14, 2022
Garden Commons Tree Week Workshop: Tree-Rings Friday, Oct. 14th, 1pm, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) Watch Video Recording Dr. Maegen Rochner of Geographic and Environmental Sciences will discuss tree-ring science, or dendrochronology, and its various applications to understand climate, environment, and human-environment interactions. This workshop will include a hands-on demonstration of tree coring for sample collection and examples of tree rings collected from both forest and archaeological sites across Kentucky. Facebook Event. This event is part of Louisville's very first Tree Week (Oct. 8-16, 2022).
Oct. 13, 2022
Farm-To-Table: A Bluegrass Harvest Thursday, Oct. 13th, 6-8pm, Gottschalk Circle (near Humanities & BAB) Tickets: $15 or one meal swipe ($20 with cocktails) UofL Dining's farm-to-table event is back with locally sourced, chef-inspired dishes. There will be seven courses to try for $15. An alcohol beverage ticket will be available for purchase at the door for $5. Pre-orders are available until Oct.12. Call 852-5211 to purchase your tickets. This is an exclusive event and tickets will be limited to 350, so call today! For more information, contact Kris Cowan or visit the Dining Services webpage.
Oct. 13, 2022
UofL Community Engagement Fair Thursday, Oct. 13th, 9am-noon, 2020 Quad (between Lutz Hall, Shumaker and BAB) Join the UofL Office of Community Engagement and some of our community partner organizations in exploring ways to connect for impact in Louisville, across the Commonwealth, and beyond. Representatives from nonprofits, government agencies, and other organizations will be on hand to discuss ways that UofL faculty, staff, and students can collaborate on opportunities for partnership, service, and outreach.
Oct. 12, 2022
Community Conversation: Why Trees Matter to All of Us Wednesday, Oct. 12th, 6pm, Zoom - Join here. UofL's Green Heart Louisville project presents a community conversation about Why Trees Matter to All of Us, featuring David Phemister, Kentucky State Director of The Nature Conservancy. For information, contact greenheartlouisville@gmail.com. Join here. This event is part of Louisville's very first Tree Week (Oct. 8-16, 2022).
Oct. 11, 2022
"Using Geospatial Technologies to Inform Management Decisions" with Matt Spalding & Liz Winlock, Olmsted Parks Conservancy Tuesday, Oct. 11th, 2:30pm, BAB 130 The Department of Geographic And Environmental Sciences Seminar Series will feature two guests from the Olmsted Parks Conservancy, Matt Spalding (Director of Stewardship) and Liz Winlock (Project Manager). The Olmsted Parks Conservancy collects and relies on data to meet management goals in Louisville’s Olmsted Parks. Examples include using: (1) spatial data on invasive plant locations to prioritize treatment; (2) studies done by local researchers to compare conditions, treatment tools, and patterns between and within parks; (3) ongoing record-keeping and data collection to follow up on treatment and adjust management plans; and (4) connections with other organizations to adapt to changing community needs. Much of this work happens in the larger context of collaboration with the University of Louisville where parks are living laboratory spaces that help us to learn, teach, and grow.
Tree-related Service Learning Projects - 2022-23 classes on offer which are/could integrate tree-related service learning - Upcoming tree-planting volunteer opportunities on or off campus to promote/attend Sat., Oct. 15th, 1-3pm: Tree Week Community Tree Planting in Smoketown, Meyzeek Middle School, 828 S. Jackson St. Sat., Oct, 22: Louisville Grows Jeffersonville/ Clarksville Tree Planting Louisville Metro Parks Phoenix Hill Neighborhood Tree Plantings on Saturdays 1-4pm: 10/22, 11/5, 11/19, 12/3, 12/17 - Planning: 2023 Maple-Tapping season
Planning for 2023 UofL Arbor Day Celebration - Review of our 2022 Arbor Day Celebration on April 1st - Ideas for timing/activities for 2023
Ever breeze by some of the older buildings on Belknap campus and wonder what their stories are? Now is your chance to hear them! Get Healthy Now is sponsoring this tour led by Dr. Tom Owen, veteran walking tour raconteur and local historian, who has been an archivist at UofL’s Archives and Special Collections for over 40 years. As Tom describes it, “This is a 55-minute opportunity for people to learn something new, appreciate campus and get a little exercise. I am always struck by the university as a destination — the water features, the pendulum, the plantings, the flower beds, there’s just so much to see and enjoy.” Tom Owen has been UofL’s archivist for regional history since 1975. In 2017, he co-authored with Sheri Pawson, “University of Louisville Belknap Campus: A Photographic History.” Join us to learn about our campus over the centuries.
Oct. 6, 2022
FINAL 2022 Gray Street Farmers’ Market Thursday, Oct. 6th, 10am‒2pm Health Sciences Center, 400 E. Gray St. UofL's farmers' market is back after two years of pandemic shutdown! With many unique local vendors, you'll find the finest in farm-fresh products, including locally grown produce, bread, granola, jams, desserts, and more. A rotating group of lunch vendors and food trucks will be back to serve you again this year. Cash, debit cards, SNAP benefits, and Senior Vouchers accepted! Open rain or shine, 10am-2pm on first Thursdays, June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1, and Oct. 6. Access our collection of delicious recipes for local products. Join our listserv and receive our weekly newsletter by sending an email to listserv@listserv.louisville.edu with the message “SUBSCRIBE GSFM (First_Name Last_Name)”. More info: GSFM website; contact Market Manager, Melissa Schreck, 502-852-8781, farmersmarket@louisville.edu; or follow on Facebook and Twitter.
Oct. 5, 2022
Lunch & Learn — Peace Corps Wednesday, Oct. 5th, 12–1 p.m., SPHIS 103 Learn about what Peace Corps does and how to get involved. Pizza and beverages provided. For more information, email Bryan.Mathis@louisville.edu.
Oct. 3-4, 2022
Alternative Service Break Fall Break Trip Monday, Oct. 3rd 9am - Tuesday, Oct. 4th 1:30pm This year for the fall Alternative Service break trip, participants will be focusing on service related to the housing crisis in Louisville. ASB is partnering with Hand in Hand Ministries, as well other local organizations. The cost is free with overnight lodging at a local nonprofit, all meals, transportation, and service experience/materials included. Participants will also receive 10 service hours. Applications are available on Engage.
Oct. 1, 2022
Environmental Justice Conference 2022: Climate Change and Health - People, Principles, Priorities and Policy Making Saturday, Oct. 1st, 10am - 3pm, Zoom - Register here. The West Jefferson County Community Task Force, NAACP, and UofL's Envirome Institute are proud to present our 6th annual Environmental Justice Conference. The conference will feature presentations on Health, Climate change, EPA and state new environmental policies, alternative energy, what we can do to improve the environment, odors, biomarker studies, Park Hill neighborhood activities, and more. Register here. For more info: Follow @WJCCTF on Facebook or email wjcctf.lou@gmail.com
Sept. 30, 2022
EcoReps Lunch & Learn Workshop: Climate Change Communication Friday, Sept. 30th, Noon-1:00pm, Cultural & Equity Center (Belknap Residence Hall) room 176 WATCH RECORDING Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free vegetarian lunch! We continue our fall series on September 30th with an exciting panel of experts on how we can best communicate about the climate crisis. The panel will feature Claude Stephens, Director of Outreach & Regenerative Design at Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest, along with UofL English professors, Megan Poole & Cooper Day. They will be sharing with us the Yale Climate Communication Tool. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. This fall, we continue our series of workshops each month on last Fridays at noon. All are welcome. Facebook Event.
Sept. 29, 2022
Learn about Toxic plants with the Botanical Society Thursday, Sept. 29th, 6:30pm, Belknap Academic Building Rm 325 All are invited to the Botanical Society's first meeting of this semester! This meeting will start with a few introductions of the officers and who we are and then will continue with a presentation about Toxic Plants and what to look out for with Dr. Jeffrey Masters. He is a well-known and beloved professor from the Biology Department with specific interests in pollination ecology, and the biology of both invasive and threatened plant species. He has teaching experiences in human anatomy and physiology, general biology, ecology, and botany. We will also talk about our future events for this semester! RSVP on Engage here.
Sept. 28, 2022
Environmental Justice Bus Tour Wednesday, Sept. 28th, 1:45pm - 5pm, Departs from Urban & Public Affairs (426 W. Bloom St.) UofL students, faculty, and staff are invited to join the Department of Urban & Public Affairs for a unique bus tour of Louisville on September 28th, loading at 1:45pm and returning no later than 5pm. The bus will leave promptly at 2pm. Its a intense program. Please bring masks, water, notebooks and a strong stomach (you will see things that might upset you). UPA professor, John Gilderbloom will act as your tour guide, highlighting the work of UofL's Center for Sustainable Urban Neighborhoods. You will explore their partnerships with renewal of the once boarded up Village West into City View Park; 553 brand new apartments that bring pride, respect, and joy; 200 newly built home ownership opportunities by Louisville Central Community Centers; Kentucky African American Museum; and then a drive down Portland Avenue to see the newly developed "rainbow corridor" and signs of renewal with Chromatic Homes and the work of Gill Holland. We will then shift our focus to Rubbertown sites and industries that make the air, water, and soil unsafe and unlivable: coal ash, chemical factories emitting toxins and distilleries causing black mold on nearby homes. There are fifteen extra seats available or UofL faculty, staff, and students. Please make a reservation by contacting Dr. Gilderbloom at John.Gilderbloom@louisville.edu. This bus tour coincides with the Cards Commuter Challenge, so be sure to record your trip on Cardinal Directions and through September 30th, you'll have the chance to win one of the $50 weekly prizes or the $250 Grand Prize! One student and one faculty/staff member will win each week! Any trip by means other than driving alone increases your chances of winning! View Leaderboard.
Sept. 28, 2022
Grandmother Power!! panel discussion Wednesday, Sept. 28th, noon-1pm, Cultural and Equity Center, MPR Join the University of Louisville Women's Center for a panel discussion providing insights from grandmothers on the social justice issues of the day. What are we telling our grandchildren and future generations when it comes to social justice? How does it affect you as a parent, grandparent? Come out and learn more at this interactive panel discussion - from the serious to the lighthearted - from some of today’s active grandmothers. RSVP by September 20th to get a lunch.
Sept. 28, 2022
Nonprofit Fair Wednesday, September 28th, from 11am-2pm, Red Barn Come learn how to get involved in making positive change in your community! Fifty Louisville-area nonprofit organizations, including several sustainability-focused groups such as TreesLouisville, will be on hand with lots of information about how you can help! Talk to nonprofits about their volunteer and internship opportunities and find a cause you’re passionate about! Free food and drinks!! Free stickers for the first 100 attendants! Brought to you by the Honors Student Council. RSVP on Engage.
Sept. 27, 2022
Sustainability Roundtable: Gina Bergner on Ocean Pollution Tuesday, Sept. 27th 4pm, virtual Watch Recording Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#) Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our Fall Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm (8/30, 9/13, 9/27, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 11/29). We continue the fall series Sept. 27th, with our special guest, Gina Bergner, Environmental Protection Specialist and Program Manager at US Coast Guard Headquarters (retired). While working for the US Coast Guard, Gina served as an R&D Program Manager, and a subject matter expert on US delegations to technical meetings of the Arctic Council, the UN International Maritime Organization (MO), and the UN Environmental Programme (UNEP). Her areas of expertise include: (1) invasive species; (2) graywater and sewage from ships; (3) international and domestic marine garbage regulations; (4) marine debris, including abandoned, lost, and discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) and derelict fish aggregating devices (FAD); (5) international and domestic policy on marine plastic litter; and (6) closed loop/circular economy for plastics. No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
Sept. 27, 2022
Urban Forestry Webinar: Building a Resilient Canopy Tuesday, Sept. 27th, 2:00-3:15pm, virtual - Register here. Watch Recording. UofL Grounds Superintendent, Greg Schetler, and Sustainability Coordinator, Justin Mog, will be featured co-presenters in this Arbor Day Foundation urban forestry webinar. Building a resilient community requires planning and partnership. By committing to preserve tree canopy in light of forces like development and climate change, municipalities and higher education institutions can protect one of their most valuable assets. Learn what “no net loss” really means, how and why communities in California are creating roadmaps for "no net loss" of tree canopy, how UofL as a Tree Campus has set and achieved their own no net loss goal, and how campuses and communities can coordinate for resilience planning. ISA CEU's will be available for attending this webinar live. The webinar will be 1 hour and 15 minutes long and will be recorded and shared with registrants following the event. Register here.
Sept. 27, 2022
UofL Free Store FREE SALE! Last Tuesdays, Sept. - March, 11:30am-1:30pm, Red Barn These pop-up Free Sales are offered by the student-run UofL Free Store, now located in SAC W303C. They will be offered on last Tuesdays of each month throughout the year from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Red Barn (outside in good weather). The space is like a thrift store where no money is exchanged and is run by students who help process donations and keep the store tidy and organized in support of the project to help keep useful items out of the landfill while meeting the needs of their peers. The Free Store is a space for the free exchange of clean, functional, durable items like clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books, school & art supplies, and more. Donations can be made any time in the small bin outside the door of SAC W303C or in the big red bins at the base of the driveway just east of Unitas Tower, off Cardinal Blvd. Follow the Free Store on or . Facebook Event.
Sept. 22, 2022
Lunch & Learn - Supplies Over Seas, SPHIS Thursday, Sept. 22nd, 12–1pm, SPHIS 103 Learn about what Supplies Over Seas (SOS) does to gather surplus medical supplies and ship them to countries in need around the world! We'll also share some ideas for how to get involved. Pizza and beverages provided. Sponsored by the School of Public Health and Info Sciences.
Sept. 21, 2022
Why Environmental Health Needs Coalition Wednesday, Sept. 21st, 12-1pm, Join on Microsoft Teams We are delighted to invite you to the first lecture in the Health Care Ethics Fall Virtual Speaker Series. The topic of the series is Interdisciplinary Approaches to Health Care Ethics. No registration is required. The first speakers are Dr. Megan Poole (UofL Dept. of English) & Professor Shavonnie Carthens, J.D. (UofL Brandeis School of Law), speaking on “Why Environmental Health Needs Coalition.”
Sept. 20, 2022
Human Trafficking 101 Workshop Tuesday, Sept. 20th, 3-5pm, Cultural and Equity Center, MPR Join the University of Louisville Women's Center and People Against Trafficking Humans (PATH) Coalition of KY for an interactive workshop on human trafficking and prevention.RSVP (Limited spots available.)
Sept. 20, 2022
"Public Sustainability Partnerships: Collaboration Or Collective Impact" With Brent Fryrear Tuesday, Sept. 20th, 2:30pm, BAB 130 The Department of Geographic And Environmental Sciences Seminar Series will feature Brent Fryrear speaking on Public Sustainability Partnerships. Brent is the Director of the Partnership for a Green City and will present on the work his organization has been doing to advance sustainability initiatives across the largest public institutions in Louisville.
Sept. 20, 2022
Economic Equity Fair Tuesday, Sept. 20th, noon-2pm, SAC West Plaza ELSB's Equality and Justice Committee will be showcasing local businesses and nonprofits owned by people of underrepresented communities. Students can talk with local nonprofits and businesses about what they offer the community and further understand the need to equitably support small businesses. Enjoy free food and giveaway prizes, too! RSVP on Engage.
Sept. 20, 2022
Cards On Guard: Free Bike Locks, Registration & Tune-ups Tuesday, Sept. 20th, 11am-2pm, Humanities Quad Keep your bike safe, secure, and rolling! In support of Cycle September and the Cards Commuter Challenge, SGA, ULPD, and the UofL Sustainability Council invite all Cardinals with bikes to stop by the Humanities Quad on September 20th from 11am-2pm to take advantage of three free services:
Register your bicycle to increase the likelihood of recovery in the event of impoundment or theft;
ULPD will provide free swag and information on campus safety and you can use this opportunity to voice concerns directly to ULPD. Roll up on your two wheels and be sure to log your trip on Cardinal Directions and with Team UofL on Strava to be entered to win fabulous prizes!
Sept.19-25, 2022
Carpool Week! September 19-25, 2022 We challenge you to find a carpool…to school, work, restaurants, movies, etc....throughout the week, September 19-25! Make a group grocery run to the store to stock up for tailgating at UofL's home football game on Saturday, Sept. 24th! Share the ride with the Cardinal Directions carpool-matching platform! Be sure to log your carpool trips on Cardinal Directions to be entered to win prizes! Use hashtag #CardsCommuterChallenge to share your Carpool Karaoke moments! Facebook Event.
Sept. 18, 2022
Dark Waters Film Screening & Panel Sunday, September 18th, 3pm, Speed Cinema Dark Waters is inspired by the true story of a decades-long battle against big chemical companies that dumped PFAS into a landfill, poisoning crops and cattle. The film screening will be followed by an informative panel featuring local PFAS experts, and a book signing by the author and attorney who inspired the film. PFAS chemicals are linked to serious illnesses and several types of cancers. This film is based on a real case and the events that occurred in a West Virginia rural community. After the film, stay for a panel discussion with Rob Bilott, Esq., (the attorney in the film), who is a Partner in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky offices of the law firm Stettinius & Hollister LLP; also Elijah Yetter-Bowman, Ethereal Films, Director; Samantha Bauer, Ethereal Films, Producer; Jamie Lynn Young, Ph.D UofL School of Medicine; and District 40 Kentucky State Representative Nima Kulkarni, Esq. as Moderator for the Discussion. Bilott will be signing copies of his book Exposure: Poisoned Water, Corporate Greed, and One Lawyers’ Twenty-Year Battle Against DuPont for sale in the Speed Cinema lobby before and after the event. Seating is free and on a first-come-first-served basis. Co-presented with UofL Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute, UofL Center for Healthy Air, Water and Soil, UNA-USA Kentucky Division, Floyds Fork Environmental Association, and Rotary Club of Louisville. Additional Supporters: UNA-USA Louisville Chapter, American Association of University Women Louisville Branch, Teena Halbig and Frances Aprile.
Sept. 16, 2022
Garden Commons Herb & Tea Workshop Friday, Sept. 16th, 1pm, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) WATCH RECORDING Think herbs are just tasteless, dry flakes from a jar?! You don't know what you've been missing! Join us in UofL's organic garden for a workshop about how to use & dry the fresh herbs we'll harvest from the garden. We'll discuss some of the medicinal properties of herbs and there will be ample sampling opportunities with a fresh herbal iced tea bar! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every Friday at 1pm throughout the fall to plant, weed, water, and harvest. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on Facebook or Instagram. Facebook Event.
Sept. 15, 2022
Campus History Walking Tour with Tom Owen Thursday, Sept. 15th, 5:15pm, starts on Ekstrom Library's Quad porch Ever breeze by some of the older buildings on Belknap campus and wonder what their stories are? Now is your chance to hear them! As a part of the Cards Commuter Challenge, the UofL Sustainability Council is hosting this fun, educational walk. Be sure to log your walk on Cardinal Directions to be entered to win prizes! Those interested in participating just need to meet up at the Ekstrom Library Porch (interior of campus side, across from Humanities Building). The tour will be led by Dr. Tom Owen, veteran walking tour raconteur and local historian, who has been an archivist at UofL’s Archives and Special Collections for over 40 years. As Tom describes it, “This is a 75-minute opportunity for people to learn something new, appreciate campus and get a little exercise. I am always struck by the university as a destination — the water features, the pendulum, the plantings, the flower beds, there’s just so much to see and enjoy.” Facebook Event.
Sept. 14, 2022
Voices for Reproductive Freedom panel Wednesday, Sept. 14th, 5pm, Cultural and Equity Center Join us and hear from local voices who are fighting for reproductive freedom. This will also serve as an open house for the Reproductive Justice Community Altar. This is in partnership with the Women's Center, Health Promotion, GenAction UofL, and School of Public Health & Information Sciences.
Sept. 13, 2022
Sustainability Roundtable: People, Power, and Place: Constructing urban environmental ethnographies from Louisville to Cape Town Tuesday, Sept. 13th 4pm, virtual WATCH RECORDING Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#) Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our Fall Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm (8/30, 9/13, 9/27, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 11/29). We continue the fall series Sept. 13th, with our special guest, Dr. Angela Storey, Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology, and Chair of the UofL Sustainability Council. Her research examines the politics of the natural and built environment, with a focus on community activism and participatory processes of urban governance. Since 2010, Dr. Storey has been conducting research in Cape Town, South Africa that explores the politics of water, sanitation, and electricity infrastructures in informal settlements. Dr. Storey will discuss ethnographic work on environmental topics, research methods and her own varied research projects. No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
Sept. 12, 2022
Peace, justice, and advocacy panel Monday, Sept. 12th, 6pm, SAC W118 Join the UNA Women at UofL to learn how we can become better advocates for the issues we are passionate about. Hear from local leaders on their advice on achieving peace, justice, and reform through advocacy. We hope to answer what advocacy is and how we can work to become better advocates from the advice of leaders in our community. Food provided. Register here.
Sept. 10, 2022
Louisville Maker Faire Saturday, Sept. 10th, 10am - 6pm, SAC Recording: Live Broadcast from Louisville Maker Faire (Forward Radio 106.5fm, 9-10-22) Sidelined for two years by the global pandemic, Louisville Maker Faire will return this fall! Equal parts street festival, science fair and business networking event, the Louisville Maker Faire is “The Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth.” Come learn how to make and fix stuff with makers ranging from tech enthusiasts to crafters to homesteaders to scientists to garage tinkerers, all sharing the Louisville Maker Faire purpose – to entertain, inform, connect and grow the maker community. Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these makers to show hobbies, experiments, projects, and more. It's a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness. Glimpse the future and get inspired!
Sept. 8, 2022
Skate Night Thursday, Sept. 8th, 5pm, Meet at Humanities Quad As a part of the Cards Commuter Challenge, the UofL Sustainability Council is hosting this fun roll for skaters of all types. Just skateboard, rollerblade, or roller skate on over to the Quad for a fun night of skating together! Be sure to log your skate on Cardinal Directions to be entered to win prizes! The Skate Night will be lead by EcoReps Intern, Chelsea Erbacher. Facebook Event.
Sept. 7, 2022
Free Bike Tune-ups! Wednesday, Sept. 7h, 11am-1pm, Humanities Quad As a part of Cycle September - The Global Bike Challenge, and the Cards Commuter Challenge, the UofL Sustainability Council is hosting a free pop-up bike shop in the Humanities Quad. Just roll your ride over the Quad for a free tune-up! Be sure to log your bike trips on Cardinal Directions to be entered to win prizes! Free bike tune-ups will be offered by UofL's Bike Mechanic Intern, Jonah Hermes. Facebook Event.
Sept. 6, 2022
What’s the Buzz?! Tuesday, Sept. 6th, Noon – 2pm, Davidson Quad UofL Dining Services invites you to join us for a showcase of local honey and the UofL Sustainability Council invites you to meet our bees (in an observation hive) and our new Campus Apiarist, Shelby Robinson! Bring your reusable mug and enjoy some delicious free beverages with local honey! Facebook event.
Sept. 2 - Dec. 2, 2022
Garden Commons Fall Workdays Fridays, 1pm-2pm, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) All are welcome at our weekly group workdays in UofL's organic Garden Commons! Join us to learn (by doing) how to grow hyper-local, super-delicious vegetables, herbs, and fruits! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every Friday at 1pm throughout the fall to plant, weed, water, and harvest. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on Facebook or Instagram. Facebook Event.
Sept. 1, 2022
Pot a Plant with ELSB Green Initiatives Committee Thursday, Sept. 1st, 6pm, SAC W107 Pot a plant for your dorm room! Join Green Initiatives for their first meeting of the semester! Everyone is welcome! The goal of the Green Initiatives Committee is to engage students in sustainable initiatives on campus and in the Louisville community through meaningful service and fun events. Plants are first come, first served!
Sept. 1, 2022
Bike or Bus Trip to UofL Day at the Gray Street Farmer's Market Thursday, Sept. 1st, 12:30-2pm, Leaves from Belknap Campus We are kicking off Cycle September and the Cards Commuter Challenge 2022 with a fun, car-free trip from Belknap Campus to UofL Day at the Gray Street Farmer's Market! Join us on bicycle, or hop on the bus with us for a quick 15-minute ride to UofL's Health Sciences Center. Log your trip on Cardinal Directions to be entered to win prizes! All UofL students, faculty, and staff who bring their valid UofL ID can pick up complementary $5 tokens from the market's information booth to redeem at any market vendors. Everyone can enter the free raffle for great door prizes and all are encouraged to show your UofL spirit by wearing red or your favorite cards gear. Attendees can listen to music, purchase local products, enjoy samples, and grab lunch. Facebook Event.
Bike Trip: Cyclists will leave from the North Info Center at 12:30pm for a flat, easy ride on bike lanes. Bring your own bike, or borrow one from UofL Bikeshare at the SRC, or from LouVelo. Justin Mog will be leading the bike ride.
Bus Trip: Bus riders should gather at 12:30pm at the north-bound bus stop on Floyd Street across from the SAC at Ulmer Stadium for a quick ride on TARC Route 28. Swipe your UofL ID as you board the bus for a free trip! Rachel Mudd will be leading the bus trip.
Sept. 1, 2022
UofL Day at that Gray Street Farmers’ Market Thursday, Sept. 1st, 10am‒2pm Health Sciences Center, 400 E. Gray St. As a fun way to kick-off the fall semester, we’ll be hosting UofL Day at the market on September 1st. All UofL students, faculty, and staff who bring their valid UofL ID to the Information Booth can pick up complementary $5 tokens to redeem at any market vendors. Everyone can enter the free raffle for great door prizes and all are encouraged to show your UofL spirit by wearing red or your favorite cards gear. Attendees can listen to music, purchase local products, enjoy samples, and grab lunch. With many unique local vendors, you'll find the finest in farm-fresh products, including locally grown produce, bread, granola, jams, desserts, and more. A rotating group of lunch vendors and food trucks will be back to serve you again this year. Cash, debit cards, SNAP benefits, and Senior Vouchers accepted! Open rain or shine, 10am-2pm on first Thursdays, June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1, and Oct. 6. Access our collection of delicious recipes for local products. Join our listserv and receive our weekly newsletter by sending an email to listserv@listserv.louisville.edu with the message “SUBSCRIBE GSFM (First_Name Last_Name)”. More info: GSFM website; contact Market Manager, Melissa Schreck, 502-852-8781, farmersmarket@louisville.edu; or follow on Facebook and Twitter.
Sept. 1-30, 2022
Cycle September September 1-30, 2022 UofL’s Sustainability Council and Get Healthy Now encourage you to saddle up and ride for Team UofL during Cycle September - The Global Bike Challenge! Reap the rewards of a healthy lifestyle and show your support for sustainable transportation. Register for Cycle September as an individual to be entered to win fabulous national prizes like a $1000 bicycle, $4000 dream vacation, or over 200 other prizes! Join Team UofL on Strava to log your rides and encourage/compete against your peers for the UofL Grand Prize. Simply log your trips by bicycle for fun, fitness, or transportation from September 1-30, 2022. Your miles and days cycled will qualify you for the grand prize of a $200 voucher to a local bike shop! Students, faculty, and staff are all welcome to compete. Check out our online resources for UofL Bicyclists - with handy maps, videos, and tips for getting around town care-free and car-free! Facebook Event.
Aug. 31, 2022
Film Screening & Keynote Lecture in honor of the International Day for people of African descent Wednesday, Aug. 31st, 5:30-7:30pm, SAC Ballroom Join us for a free film screening and keynote discussion with Reena Evers, daughter of Medgar and Myrlie Evers. This will be the first in a UofL series of events leading up to Juneteenth 2023 highlights the journey to freedom for African American descendants of enslaved persons. Aug. 31st is the International Day for People of African Descent. Growing in understanding about diverse perspectives, members of the UofL and local community will have an opportunity to view the film, The Evers, and participate in a campus conversation with Reena Evers-Everette, daughter of civil rights activists Medgar and Myrlie Evers-Williams. As a young girl, Evers-Everette moved from Bayou to Jackson, Mississippi, as her father’s work expanded in the fight for equality. Then, at age 8, Evers-Everette witnessed her father’s assassination in front of their family home. Picking up the pieces of their life, her mother relocated the family to California. Evers-Everette went on to graduate from New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology with a degree in business merchandising. Following a successful career in communications for domestic and international businesses, she returned to Mississippi in 2012 to continue her father’s labor and legacy at the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Institute. As the institute’s executive director, Evers-Everette has lectured on the subjects of youth awareness and involvement, consulted with organizations on training youth activists and coordinated with the U.S. Department of the Interior on establishing the Medgar and Myrlie Evers House as a National Monument. Inspired by her father’s courageous leadership and integrity, she works to advance the mission of cultivating positive social change, intergenerational civic engagement, social and economic justice and research on equity and social justice.
Aug. 31, 2022
HRtalks Wellness Workshop: Active Transportation Wednesday, Aug. 31st, 2pm, online - Register here Get Healthy Now is teaming up with the UofL Sustainability Council on Aug. 31st to discuss the health benefits of active transportation and help you learn techniques that will transform your daily commute from a polluting, unhealthy, expensive, frustrating part of your day into a clean, satisfying workout! Get fit just by getting around! We'll share the details on some fun upcoming group events and how you can get involved and win prizes through Cycle September and the Cards Commuter Challenge! Join us for this fun virtual learning workshop that will support your overall wellbeing and give you the opportunity to earn 200 points toward your 2022 $40 GHN monthly incentive. All faculty and staff are welcome. Register here.
Aug. 30, 2022
Sustainability Roundtable: Laura Grabowski, Housing and Community Development Tuesday, August 30th, 4pm, virtual WATCH RECORDING Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#) Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our Fall Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm (8/30, 9/13, 9/27, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 11/29). We kick-off the fall series August 30th, with our special guest, Laura Grabowski, the Director of the Office of Housing and Community Development at Louisville Metro Government. Laura's office is responsible for increasing the quantity and improving the quality of affordable housing choices as well as addressing vacant and abandoned properties. Laura holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Indiana University Southeast and a Master’s Degree in Urban Affairs and Public Policy from the University of Delaware. No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
Aug. 30, 2022
Let’s rap: Examining the reproductive pipeline to public health (in)justice Tuesday, August 30th, noon-2pm, Zoom - Register The University of Louisville (UofL) School of Public Health and Information Sciences’ Office for Culture and Liberation has teamed up with UofL’s Women’s Center to engage you in a critical conversation about reproductive justice. Topics include race, gender, poverty, and criminal legal aspects of human reproduction and public health. Participants will also discuss Kentucky Constitutional Amendment 2, and they include the ACLU of Kentucky, the Kentucky Health Justice Network, a state legislator, a public health professor, and a person serving as an activist, mental health therapist, and minister within the Louisville community. Register
Aug. 30, 2022
Women's Equality Day Tuesday August 30th, 11am-1pm, Red Barn August 26th is the Anniversary of Women Winning the Vote! Are you ready to celebrate? Join the UofL Women’s Center in the celebration! Women’s Equality Day is celebrated in the U.S. on August 26 in recognition of women winning the right to vote. In addition, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 will be celebrated. There will be voter registration, informational booths, a speaker, and refreshments in the Red Barn. Come out and learn more about Women’s Equality Day!
Aug. 30, 2022
UofL Free Store FREE SALE! Last Tuesdays, August - April, 11:30am-1:30pm, Red Barn plaza These pop-up Free Sales are offered by the student-run UofL Free Store, now located in SAC W303C. They will be offered on last Tuesdays of each month throughout the year from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Red Barn (outside in good weather). The space is like a thrift store where no money is exchanged and is run by students who help process donations and keep the store tidy and organized in support of the project to help keep useful items out of the landfill while meeting the needs of their peers. The Free Store is a space for the free exchange of clean, functional, durable items like clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books, school & art supplies, non-perishable food, and more. Donations can be made any time in the red bins at the base of the driveway just east of Unitas Tower, off Cardinal Blvd. Follow the Free Store on or .
Aug. 29 - Sept. 30, 2022
Cards Commuter Challenge 2022 August 29 - September 30, 2022. University-wide UofL wants you to save money, burn calories, put an end to pollution, and win prizes…all by simply choosing to get to campus in a new way! Record your trips on Cardinal Directions throughout the Cards Commuter Challenge (August 29 - September 30) and each week you'll have the chance to win one of the $50 weekly prizes or the $250 Grand Prize! One student and one faculty/staff member will win each week! Any trip by means other than driving alone increases your chances of winning! View Leaderboard.
Step 1: Join the Challenge online!
Register for free on the Cardinal Directions trip-finding and carpool-matching platform
Step 2: Challenge yourself (and your friends!) to get to campus differently! Try these life-affirming alternatives to the expense, road-rage, pollution, and parking hassles of driving alone:
BUS: Ride any TARC route free with UofL ID (just swipe your card as you board - any time, anywhere).
CARDpool: Organize your own carpool with friends, family, colleagues, or classmates; or find rides & offer rides online through Cardinal Directions.
WALK, SKATE, or BIKE: Get your workout just by getting where you need to go under your own power! If you don't have your own bike, borrow one free from UofL Bikeshare or join LouVelo citywide bikeshare for just $15/mo with your @louisville.edu address (membership gets you unlimited trips of up to one hour without any additional charges). Be sure to also log your bike trips during Cycle September as an individual to be entered to win fabulous national prizes like a $1000 bicycle, $4000 dream vacation, or over 200 other prizes! And join Team UofL on Strava to log your rides and encourage/compete against your peers for the UofL Grand Prize. Simply log your trips by bicycle for fun, fitness, or transportation from September 1-30, 2022. Your miles and days cycled will qualify you for the grand prize of a $200 voucher to a local bike shop!
VANPOOL: Employees can get in on a vanpool, get your ride home guaranteed, or enter to win additional monthly prizes with Every Commute Counts.
SKIP THE COMMUTE: Work or study from home for maximum convenience, savings, and safety!
* NOTE: Though certainly better than driving, getting around via lazy, coal-powered electric scooters does not qualify for this Challenge. Skip the dirty electricity and use your muscles to qualify!
Thursday, Sept. 8th, 5pm Skate Night (meet at Humanities Quad) - Skateboard, rollerblade, or roller skate on over to the Quad for a fun night of skating together!
"Not In My Backyard" Environmental Justice Art Show by Ying Kit Chan Opening Friday, Aug. 26th 5-8pm On View through September 24th at Moremen Gallery (710 W. Main, Suite 201) Regular Gallery Hours: Wednesday through Saturday Noon - 4pm. Scheduled times at your convenience by calling 502-727-3909 or sending your request to moremengallery710@gmail.com UofL Professor of Art and Director of Graduate Studies in Studio Art, Ying Kit Chan, is an alum of the UofL Sustainability Council's Green Threads: Sustainability Across the Curriculum program. The phrase "Not In My Backyard" is a common expression with complex meanings. It implicates environmental injustices and identifies environmental concerns as social justice issues. "Not In My Backyard" is a body of new work that follows the recent series of Deep Ecology and GeoEthics. This series further examines the interplay of environmental concerns with social, economic and political concerns. It also explores the recommendation by a group of international scientists who used the Trinity test, the world’s first nuclear explosion, to mark the start of the Anthropocene. For over three decades, Professor Chan has been exhibiting his art work in over 200 exhibitions in the United States as well as in Hong Kong, Australia, Canada, Ecuador, Germany, Korea, Japan, England, Italy, Poland, Switzerland, Taiwan and Portugal. Professor Chan has received several public awards and fellowships including two Kentucky Arts Council Al Smith Visual Arts Fellowships (1994 and 2002), a National Endowment for the Arts/Southern Arts Federation Visual Arts Fellowship (1992), two Great Meadows Foundation Artist Development Travel Grants, and an Urban Council Fine Arts Award at the Hong Kong Contemporary Art Biennial (1977).
Aug. 26, 2022
Gray Street Clean Up Friday, Aug. 26th, 1pm, 485 E Gray St. Public Health Professor, Brian Schaefer, is leading a “street clean-up” with the support of the Dean’s Office. We’ll meet in front of the SPHIS building at 1pm and go from there. Our goal is to make E. Gray Street more walkable for our students and employees. Many people park and walk along Gray Street and the sidewalk is nearly impassable in sections because of overgrowth, litter, and debris. While this clearly falls outside of formal faculty/staff service assignments, this seems like a good way to push for a little bit of neighborhood clean-up in a timely manner. We will have water available for volunteers along with garbage bags. UofL physical plant has agreed to help out by providing waste removal. The following tools will be provided: Weed eater, Hedge trimmers, Tree pruner, Shovels, Rake, Broom, Garden hoe. Others can bring their own tools as well. It’s recommended that folks bring gloves and safety glasses if they plan to use power tools.
Aug. 26, 2022
EcoReps Lunch & Learn Workshop: Animal Policy Friday, August 26th, Noon-1:00pm, Cultural & Equity Center (Belknap Residence Hall) room 176 WATCH VIDEO RECORDING. OR Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free vegetarian lunch! We'll kick off our fall series on August 26th with UofL's own Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies professor, Dr. Tami Harbolt, speaking on policies in factory farming and the effect on the climate. Dr. Harbolt is a certified humane educator and started a non-profit in humane education. She has also served as a member of WAGS Pet Therapy of Kentucky since 2008. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. This fall, we continue our series of workshops each month on last Fridays at noon. All are welcome. Facebook Event.
Aug. 24-25, 2022
Student Involvement Fairs Wednesday & Thursday, Aug. 24th-25th, 11am-1pm, Red Barn plaza Sustainability only happens when students GET INVOLVED! So come explore the many sustainability-related student organizations and campus groups at UofL while enjoying some free food! Stop by the UofL Sustainability table on Thursday to find out how you can make a difference!
UofL Free Store Fall Hours Monday - Thursday, noon-6pm, SAC W303C UofL’s Free Store is conveniently located in SAC W303C, just down the hall from the Cardinal Cupboard on the 3rd floor of SAC West. Throughout the Fall 2022 semester, it will be open Monday through Thursday from noon-6pm, every day of classes.All students & employees are welcome to "shop" for free clothing, shoes, accessories, linens, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books & media, school & art supplies, and more. Reuse, reuse, reuse! Donations can be made any time in the small bin outside the door of SAC W303C or in the big red bins at the base of the driveway just east of Unitas Tower, off Cardinal Blvd. Help us keep useful stuff out of the landfill while helping those in need! Volunteers are always welcome to keep the store open and tidy while sorting donations. UofL promotes an inclusive environment for all, regardless of gender identity and/or gender expression. The Free Store is a Transgender-Friendly space. The Free Store is closed whenever the university is not in session. Follow the Free Store on or . Facebook Event.
Aug. 18-21, 2022
Sustainability in Welcome Week 2022 Aug. 18th - 21st, 2022 The UofL Sustainability Council will welcome new students to campus with a variety of events designed to engage your passion! Events include:
Friday, Aug. 19 S.O.U.L. Service Projects Registration 9-10am. 10am - 1pm, Meetup SAC Ballroom By volunteering at SOUL, you’ll be helping local community organizations that benefit the environment, nature, houseless populations, youth, and many more groups and communities. The Sustainability Council is offering on-campus volunteer sites for SOUL, including the Garden Commons and UofL Community Composting project, in addition to the many other community service projects! Get to know fellow students and UofL faculty and staff while exploring diversity on campus and in the Louisville community. Registration runs from 9-10am and the program starts at 10am. Breakfast is included and all participants will receive a FREE t-shirt! Come and serve the Louisville community and learn about all the great organizations the city has to offer.
Saturday, Aug. 20 Garden Commons Salsa Party 1:30 - 2:30pm Garden Commons (southwest corner of Strickler Hall) Stop by UofL's organic, student-run Garden Commons to sample some of the delicious fresh produce we've grown together over the summer and discover how you can get involved and learn how to grow your own food right here on campus! Sponsored by the UofL Sustainability Council.
Saturday, Aug. 20 Sustainable Louisville Bike Tour 4:00 – 6:00pm meet up outside the SRC. Take a fun afternoon bike ride with the UofL Sustainability Council! Explore your new community through the lens of environmental stewardship and social justice. Don’t have a bike? Check one out from the SRC through UofL’s free Bikeshare Program or take a free spin on a LouVelo bike for the day. Check out our route here.
Sunday, Aug. 21 UofL Community Composting Volunteer Day Every Sunday noon-2pm (250 E. Bloom St. just one block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook and Floyd Streets) Come help us turn “trash” into treasure as we manage UofL’s volunteer-powered community composting operation. Dress to get dirty. Tools provided. Learn about worm composting and becoming a UofL EcoRep!
Sunday, Aug. 21 Sustainability Shopping Spree! 1:30-3:30pm, Hallway next to SAC 116- 118 The UofL Free Store and Cardinal Cupboard will be holding a pop-up shop where everything is FREE. These student-run services are available year-round to help keep useful stuff out of the landfill while lowering your bills. The Free Store is a place for free exchange of clothing, shoes, accessories, linens, kitchen & housewares, cleaning & school supplies, and much more. The Cardinal Cupboard is our on-campus food pantry offering both fresh and packaged foods whenever you need.
Aug. 4, 2022
Gray Street Farmers’ Market Thursday, Aug. 4th, 10am‒2pm Health Sciences Center, 400 E. Gray St. UofL's farmers' market is back after two years of pandemic shutdown! With many unique local vendors, you'll find the finest in farm-fresh products, including locally grown produce, bread, granola, jams, desserts, and more. A rotating group of lunch vendors and food trucks will be back to serve you again this year. Cash, debit cards, SNAP benefits, and Senior Vouchers accepted! Open rain or shine, 10am-2pm on first Thursdays, June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1, and Oct. 6. Access our collection of delicious recipes for local products. Join our listserv and receive our weekly newsletter by sending an email to listserv@listserv.louisville.edu with the message “SUBSCRIBE GSFM (First_Name Last_Name)”. More info: GSFM website; contact Market Manager, Melissa Schreck, 502-852-8781, farmersmarket@louisville.edu; or follow on Facebook and Twitter.
July 25-29, 2022
UofL Social Justice Youth Summer Camp Monday-Friday, July 25th-29th Consider registering your young leaders in grades 4-12 in the Social Justice Youth Summer Camp presented by UofL's Cultural and Equity Centers. The camp runs from July 25-29 for one week of exploring truth as participants develop into social justice warriors for self and society! This year’s theme is "America's Pathology: Education, Liberation & Action." The camp will explore topics of diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice all while engaging with community peers and staff from the University of Louisville. We hope to build a community of youth who are students for activism, striving for advocacy, screaming for action. Applications are due April 29th and there will be a virtual parent interest meeting on March 7 at 6pm (Parent Interest Meeting RSVP here.). More information on Facebook and online.
July 22, 2022
Dr. Douglas Tallamy - Nature’s Best Hope Friday, July 22nd, 6-7:30pm, Humanities 100 or join virtually Tickets available here General public: $25 Bernheim members: $20 University faculty/staff with valid ID: $10 Students with valid ID: free, but must register for the event Presented by Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest in partnership with the UofL's Sustainability Council. Recent headlines about global insect declines and three billion fewer birds in North America are a bleak reality check about how ineffective our current landscape designs have been at sustaining the plants and animals that sustain us. Such losses are not an option if we wish to continue our current standard of living on Planet Earth. The good news is that none of this is inevitable. Dr. Tallamy will discuss simple steps that each of us can - and must - take to reverse declining biodiversity, why we must change our adversarial relationship with nature to a collaborative one, and why we, ourselves, are nature’s best hope. Doug Tallamy is the T. A. Baker Professor of Agriculture in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, where he has authored 106 research publications and has taught insect related courses for 41 years. Chief among his research goals is to better understand the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. His book Bringing Nature Home was published by Timber Press in 2007, The Living Landscape, co-authored with Rick Darke, was published in 2014; Nature's Best Hope, a New York Times Best Seller, was released in February 2020, and his latest book The Nature of Oaks was released by Timber press in March 2021. In 2021 he cofounded Homegrown National Park with Michelle Alfandari. His awards include recognition from The Garden Writers Association, Audubon, The National Wildlife Federation, The Garden Club of America and The American Horticultural Association. A spread of healthy farm-to-table appetizers from Bernheim’s Edible Garden and Isaac’s Cafe will be available after the event, and attendees will also have the opportunity to purchase Bernheim memberships. Purchase tickets here.
July 16, 2022
Gathering Data on Environmental Concerns Saturday, July 16th, 10am, free virtual workshop - register here. The second session of the Kentucky Resources Council’s Kentucky Environmental Leadership Institute for 2022 will feature Lauren Heberle & Larry Taylor. Dr. Heberle is the Director of the Center for Environmental Policy and Management and Associate Professor of Sociology. She is also the lead investigator for the Community Engagement Core of the UofL Superfund Research Center. She teaches environmental and social policy courses and urban sociology. Dr. Heberle will discuss the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool created by the U.S. Council on Environmental Quality under President Biden's Executive Order to be an accountability tool for federal agencies now required to prioritize 40% of investments in climate change, clean energy/energy efficiency, clean transit, affordable and sustainable housing, training and workforce development, the remediation of legacy pollution, and the development of critical clean water infrastructure to areas defined in the tool as 'disadvantaged'. Larry Taylor is the Executive Advisor in the Energy and Environment Cabinet's Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs. Larry served as Toxic Release Inventory coordinator, environmental justice coordinator, Quality Assurance Manager, and departmental legislative contact. Larry will profile the Toxic Release Inventory, a helpful tool for identifying the chemicals and amounts found at facilities across the U.S. They will review using the database to learn about facilities and trends in Kentucky. Register here.
July 7, 2022
Gray Street Farmers’ Market Thursday, July 7th, 10am‒2pm Health Sciences Center, 400 E. Gray St. UofL's farmers' market is back after two years of pandemic shutdown! With many unique local vendors, you'll find the finest in farm-fresh products, including locally grown produce, bread, granola, jams, desserts, and more. A rotating group of lunch vendors and food trucks will be back to serve you again this year. Cash, debit cards, SNAP benefits, and Senior Vouchers accepted! Open rain or shine, 10am-2pm on first Thursdays, June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1, and Oct. 6. Access our collection of delicious recipes for local products. Join our listserv and receive our weekly newsletter by sending an email to listserv@listserv.louisville.edu with the message “SUBSCRIBE GSFM (First_Name Last_Name)”. More info: GSFM website; contact Market Manager, Melissa Schreck, 502-852-8781, farmersmarket@louisville.edu; or follow on Facebook and Twitter.
June 18, 2022
Central Park Improvement Day Saturday, June 18th, 8:30am-noon, Central Park The Old Louisville Neighborhood Council and UofL Sustainability Council invite everyone to volunteer at the spring 2022 Central Park Improvement Day. Consider volunteering a few hours of your time to do light chores like weeding, trimming, and painting to tidy up this historic Olmsted Park near campus and get ready for a variety of free summer events. Meet at the Old Louisville Neighborhood Center at 8:30 am for coffee and donuts and check-in. A free lunch will be provided for all volunteers at noon. Many thanks to our community partners Metro Parks and the Olmsted Parks Conservancy.
June 15, 2022
UofL Community Composting & Louisville Compost Co-op Host Green Drinks Louisville Wednesday, June 15th, 6pm, 240 E. Bloom St. (a block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook & Floyd Streets - map) The Louisville Sustainability Council’s Green Drinks is a casual bi-monthly meet-up of community members and organizations, featuring different speakers from across the city to educate and inform the community on local happenings, projects, and initiatives. Each presentation is followed by Q&A, discussion, and networking. On June 15th, they will be visiting UofL’s volunteer-powered community composting project! Green Drinks takes place on the third Wednesday of every other month at 6pm at rotating venues around town. Full details. See photos.
June 13-19, 2022
UofL Juneteenth Week of Celebration June 13-19, 2022 The University welcomes you to join us for a series of Juneteenth events! The Black Faculty/Staff Association along with the Office of the President, Office of Community Engagement, UofL Standing Up for Racial Justice (UofL SURJ), the Commission on Diversity and Racial Equity (CODRE), the Cultural Center, Office of Diversity and Equity and various university sponsors present the second annual Juneteenth Week of Power and Policy. Join us for this exciting week of events focused on the education and celebration commemorating the delayed emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. on June 19, 1865. The schedule includes:
Juneteenth Lecture Series: June 13, 12-1:30 p.m. Keynote: Mary Frances Berry, renowned historian, writer, lawyer, activist and professor who focuses on U.S. constitutional law and African American history.
Juneteenth and Cash Bail: Fighting for Freedom: June 14, 12-1 p.m. A panel discussion focused on Juneteenth, cash bail and racial justice work.
Power to the People: June 15, 6-8 p.m. A catered meet-and-greet with the opportunity to engage with political leaders who identify as Black/African American, both currently sitting and running for election.
Red and Black on the Green: June 16, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Celebratory luncheon and Black business owners vendor fair.
Tom Owen's historical Black UofL walking tour: June 17, 12-1:15 p.m. A tour on Belknap Campus designed to highlight historical points around UofL relative to Blacks/African Americans.
Back to our Roots: June 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Roots 101 African American Museum free tour.
Power of Prayer: June 19, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Virtual church service at Burnett Avenue Church.
Journeys to Freedom: (Un)known Project River Cruise June 9th, 10th, 22nd, & 23rd, 7-9pm, Belle of Louisville, $45 - Purchase Tickets Journeys to Freedom: (Un)Known Project River Cruise is an immersive river excursion commissioned by IDEAS xLab and written and directed by UofL assistant professor of theatre Sidney Monroe Williams (they/them). The event will take place aboard the Belle of Louisville. While floating along the Ohio River between Kentucky, formerly a slave state and Indiana, a free state, you will be immersed in the stories of two families seeking to escape enslavement by boat. Performances are scheduled for 7-9 p.m. on June 9, 10, 22, & 23. Details and reservations here.
June 4, 2022
Kentucky Solar Energy Society Annual Meeting Saturday, June 4th 10:30am-2:30pm, Ekstrom Library Chao Auditorium Register Here. UofL's Sustainability Council is proud to host the 2022 Annual Meeting of the Kentucky Solar Energy Society, whose mission is to promote the use of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and conservation in Kentucky through education, advocacy, networking, and demonstration of practical applications. This meeting is free and open to all KySES members, subscribers, students, guests and the general public interested in learning more about solar power in Kentucky. Expect an interactive day with participation from attendees and presenters on the state of solar generation and updates from KySES board members on efforts such as solar legislation and Solar Over Louisville. Meeting topics will include:
Address from Louisville Mayor
New tech in solar; overview of solar industry in Kentucky
Mega trends nationally in pricing & impact on Kentucky
Louisville’s highly successful Solar Program: a) successes b) what can happen elsewhere
Kentucky legislature vs. Solar; also Large Solar Installations
Presentation on batteries for solar applications, (details one should know)
Update on Scam Artists
Solar 101 - Before you buy info
The meeting will also feature a free catered lunch and plenty of time to network with fellow solar and renewable energy supporters. For more information, please contact KySES Board Chair, Wallace McMullen. Register Here.
June 2, 2022
Gray Street Farmers’ Market Grand Reopening Thursday, June 2nd, 10am‒2pm Health Sciences Center, 400 E. Gray St. UofL's farmers' market is back after two years of pandemic shutdown! With many unique local vendors, you'll find the finest in farm-fresh products, including locally grown produce, bread, granola, jams, desserts, and more. A rotating group of lunch vendors and food trucks will be back to serve you again this year. Cash, debit cards, SNAP benefits, and Senior Vouchers accepted! Open rain or shine, 10am-2pm on first Thursdays, June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1, and Oct. 6. Access our collection of delicious recipes for local products. Join our listserv and receive our weekly newsletter by sending an email to listserv@listserv.louisville.edu with the message “SUBSCRIBE GSFM (First_Name Last_Name)”. More info: GSFM website; contact Market Manager, Melissa Schreck, 502-852-8781, farmersmarket@louisville.edu; or follow on Facebook and Twitter.
May 26 - Aug. 5
UofL Free Store Summer Orientation Hours Summer Orientation Dates, 11am-1pm, SAC W303C UofL’s Free Store, now more conveniently located in SAC W303C, just down the hall from the Cardinal Cupboard on the 3rd floor of SAC West, will be open to welcome new students and their families this summer! The Free Store will be open from11am-1pm every day of Summer Orientation: May 26-27, May 31-June 1, June 2-3, June 6-7, June 9-10, June 13-14, June 16-17, June 21-22, June 23-24, June 27-28, June 30-July 1, July 5-6, and Aug. 4-5. All students, families & employees are welcome to "shop" for free clothing, shoes, accessories, linens, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books & media, school & art supplies, and more. Reuse, reuse, reuse! Donations are accepted any time we are open or 24/7 in the red bins at the base of the driveway just east of Unitas Tower, off Cardinal Blvd. Help us keep useful stuff out of the landfill while helping those in need! Volunteers are always welcome to keep the store open and tidy while sorting donations. UofL promotes an inclusive environment for all, regardless of gender identity and/or gender expression. The Free Store is a Transgender-Friendly space. The Free Store is closed whenever the university is not in session. Follow the Free Store on or . Facebook Event.
May 27, 2022
Serviceberry Foraging Party Friday, May 27th, 1pm, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) Bring a pail or Tupperware and get ready to load up on the sweetest "secret" right under our noses! Serviceberries (aka Juneberries) are native to Kentucky and they are planted all over the city as a common, low-maintenance street tree. The fruits are ripe for only two weeks around June 1st. They are similar to blueberries but a little bit nutty (the trees are in the almond family!). UofL's campus boasts many loaded serviceberries and during this special workshop, we will walk around to visit many of them! Pick and take home as many as you can. Enjoy them fresh or freeze them for pies and smoothies year-round! Meetup at the Garden Commons and we'll go from there. For inspiration, read Robin Wall Kimmerer's deeply insightful essay, The Serviceberry: An Economy of Abundance. Facebook Event.
Batteries, light bulbs, oil-based paint, varnishes, stains, and other household hazardous waste (take to Haz Bin)
Tree trunks
Boats, hot tubs
Items from businesses
Trailers greater than 10 feet in length (larger loads can be taken to the Waste Reduction Center)
This event sponsored by: Department of Public Works and Assets (Louisville/Jefferson County Waste Management District in partnership with Solid Waste Management Services Division) and Metro Council. More info.
Warm weather has returned and Bike Month is here! Bicycling is a very low-cost, pollution-free way to get around that offers so many benefits to your health and wellness…but are you mentally prepared for bike commuting? Are you excited to dust off your bicycle, but have some questions and concerns? Intimidated by traffic? Scared to ride on Louisville's streets? Uncertain about how to carry things, lock your bike properly, or keep your bike maintained? And what about those green LouVelo bikeshare bikes? Join us for this workshop to boost your confidence and get your questions answered! In this hour led by experienced Louisville bike commuters, we’ll help you learn to ride safely and confidently around town in all kinds of weather while getting exercise, having fun, and slashing your carbon emissions. We’ll also share how you can win fabulous prizes by riding with Team UofL in the Bike Month Challenge! Get Healthy Now program participants will earn 200 points toward your 2023 premium incentive for attending. Facebook Event. Register here.
May 20, 2022
Cards Come Together Day of Service: Old Louisville Clean-up Friday, May 20th, 9am-noon, Meetup at 4th & Oak Join us as we partner with District 6 Metro Councilman David James and Brightside for an Old Louisville neighborhood cleanup. Starting at 4th and Oak Streets, we will clean-up streets and alleyways from 1st Street to St. Catherine. Garbage bags, gloves and lunch will be provided. Registration required. Participation in Cards Come Together is entirely voluntary. Staff can use Community Service Leave (CSL) but should obtain supervisor approval before registering to participate. Register here.
May 9-13, 2022
Environmental Conservation Service Trip May 9-13, 2022 Get lost in nature and service with us on the Appalachian Trail! This year's Alternative Break Service trip will be taking place May 9-13 in North Carolina and Gatlinburg with a focus on environmental conservation! The cost for the trip is $125 with meals and housing included in the cost, you can contact kathy.meyer@louisville.edu or elsbserv@louisville.edu for more information. Fill out this form if you're interested, thank you!
May 6 to Aug. 19, 2022
Garden Commons Summer Workdays Fridays, 1pm-2pm, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) All are welcome at our weekly group workdays in UofL's organic Garden Commons at the southwest corner of Strickler Hall, east of the Speed Art Museum Parking Garage, and across the walkway from the Biology Department's Korfhage Native Plant Garden! Join us to learn (by doing) how to grow hyper-local, super-delicious vegetables, herbs, and fruits! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every Friday at 1pm throughout the summer to plant, weed, water, and harvest. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on Facebook or Instagram. Facebook Event.
May 6, 2022
The Electric Economy and Climate Change: The Critical Role of Energy Storage Friday, May 6th, 1pm, Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium M. Stanley Wittingham, a recipient of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the design and development of lithium-ion batteries, will present two lectures on his life work as part of the Chemistry Graduate Student Association Derby Lecture series. Wittingham will give a technical lecture, "The Lithium Battery: From a Dream to Domination of Energy Storage - Future Chemistry and Materials Challenges," May 5, 11 a.m. He will give a general audience lecture, "The Electric Economy and Climate Change: The Critical Role of Energy Storage," May 6, 1 p.m. Both lectures will be at UofL Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium. Dr. Whittingham's visit and lectures are organized by the UofL Chemistry Graduate Student Association (CGSA) who is sponsoring the event. Co-sponsers include Clariant Corporation, the National Science Foundation, and the University of Louisville College of Art and Sciences. CGSA is excited to announce the return of the Derby Lecture Series for the 2022 year! Since 1978, graduate students at the University of Louisville have hosted numerous Nobel Laureates as the Derby Lecturer for the Derby Lecture Series. We consider this event to be our proudest achievement, and it is our honor to continue this long-standing annual tradition. The Derby Lecture Series is among the most unique university events organized by graduate students. It is planned around our city’s biggest day, the Kentucky Derby at the world-famous Churchill Downs, which is just five minutes from our department!
April 28, 2022
UofL Little Free Library Grand Opening Thursday, April 28th, 11am, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) UofL's first Little Free Library is being installed at the Garden Commons, thanks to our friends at UofL's Resilient Families Project! Come on out to celebrate this milestone with us. Bring a book. Take a book. See photos.
May 1-31, 2022
Bike Month Challenge May 1st – 31st, 2022 UofL’s Sustainability Council and Get Healthy Now encourage you to saddle up and ride for Team UofL in the Bike Month Challenge! Reap the rewards of a healthy lifestyle and show your support for sustainable transportation. Register for the Bike Month Challenge as an individual to be entered to win fabulous national prizes like a $1500 bicycle, Love To Ride t-shirts, and durable waterproof bags from UPSO made from recycled truck tarpaulins! Join Team UofL on Strava to log your rides and encourage/compete against your peers for the UofL Grand Prize. Simply log your trips by bicycle for fun, fitness, or transportation. Your miles and days cycled will qualify you for the grand prize of a $200 voucher to a local bike shop! Students, faculty, and staff are all welcome to compete. Check out our online resources for UofL Bicyclists - with handy maps, videos, and tips for getting around town care-free and car-free! Facebook Event.
April 26, 2022
Move-Out Lighten Your Load FREE SALE! Tuesday, April 26th, 11:30am-1:30pm, Red Barn plaza Lighten Your Load as you move off campus for the summer! Don't landfill the stuff you don't want to take home - share it! These pop-up outdoor Free Sales are offered by the student-run UofL Free Store, now located in SAC W303C. The space is like a thrift store where no money is exchanged and is run by students who help process donations and keep the store tidy and organized in support of the project to help keep useful items out of the landfill while meeting the needs of their peers. The Free Store is a space for the free exchange of clean, functional, durable items like clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books, school & art supplies, non-perishable food, and more. Donations can be made any time in the red bins at the base of the driveway just east of Unitas Tower, off Cardinal Blvd. Follow the Free Store on or .
April 23, 2022
Old Louisville Earth Day Tree Planting Saturday, April 23rd, 9am-noon, Meet at Central Park Info Center The Old Louisville Neighborhood Council and the UofL Sustainability Council invite volunteers to help restore the urban canopy on the northern edge of UofL's Belknap Campus. We'll be planting 36 deciduous shade street trees (2" dbh) with our neighbors at various locations between the curb and the sidewalk where trees are missing. The focus areas for this final spring planting will be: • St. Catherine Street (800 Block) • West Magnolia Ave. (200 Block), including Brook and Floyd Streets • 3rd and Lee Street Area • West Lee Street (400 Block) • Central Park Volunteers should gather outside the Information Center in the middle of Central Park to be assigned to small tree-planting teams. Donuts and coffee will be available 8:30-9am, when work will begin. A pizza and chili lunch will be served for all volunteers at noon after the trees are planted. Co-sponsors include Metro Council President David James, MSD, Metro Division of Community Forestry, and Metro Public Works. All are welcome and no pre-registration is necessary. Tools will be provided, but volunteers may also bring their own shovels and gloves. Questions should be directed to Herb Fink 502-552-0399. Facebook Event.
Earth Day, April 22, 2022
Earth Day Learning Café: Yes in my Backyard! Awesome ideas from Bernheim for you to try at home! Friday, April 22nd, 3pm, Microsoft Teams Watch Recording. While it may be true that Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest’s 16,000 acres are bigger than the average backyard, this beautiful place is full of inspiring ideas to help the average homeowner make their own habitat more sustainable. Join Bernheim’s Director of Education, Kristin Faurest, and UofL Assistant Director of Composition, Cooper Day, for an Earth Day workshop featuring an enjoyable slideshow of some of the amazing ways Bernheim is pioneering sustainable choices. The slideshow will be followed by a lively and thought-provoking discussion of how our humble and everyday choices can add up to big differences. Register here.
Earth Day, April 22, 2022
EcoReps Earth Day Lunch & Learn: UofL Maple Syrup Pancake Party & Climate Strike Earth Day, Friday, April 22nd, Noon-1:00pm, Humanities Quad Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free vegetarian lunch! We'll wrap up the year and celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd, with the return of our annual maple syrup harvest celebration after a winter of tapping UofL trees! Come enjoy some pancakes with our very own, hyper-local maple syrup while we talk trees and local sweetness with our community partner, Dave Barker. These delicious pancakes will be served up with a little Climate Strike on the side!! Come for the pancakes and stay for the politics! The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. This spring, we continue our series of workshops each month on last Fridays at noon. All are welcome. Facebook Event. See photos.
April 20, 2022
Divestment Rally RESCHEDULED FOR: Wednesday, April 20th, noon-2pm, SAC Plaza Watch Video.See Photos. Hosted by Student Sustainability Coalition, which urges the university to divest funds from fossil fuels, policing, private prisons, and more. Read/sign our petition here! Speakers: 1. Shameka Parrish-Wright - Mayoral candidate and activist 2. Betsy Ruhe - Metro candidate and founder of Orchards of Beechmont and Sustainable South Louisville 3. U.S. House of Representatives candidate, Attica Scott We will have art supplies and signs on hand, and anyone is welcome to bring their own signage! RSVP on Engage.
April 20, 2022
Preventing Human Extinction as a Public Health Priority Wednesday, April 20th, 12-1pm, online - Pre-registration is required. The UofL School of Public Health and Information Sciences is hosting a virtual event Wednesday, April 20, featuring Steven Luby, professor and James H. Steele D.V.M. Professorship, UTHealth School of Public Health. He’ll discuss, "Preventing Human Extinction as a Public Health Priority." Learn how multiple threats, including armed conflict, synthetic pathogens and artificial superintelligence, could lead to human extinction by the end of the century. The global public health community should take these threats seriously and work to prevent them. Register here.
April 18, 2022
Nobel Laureate Shuji Nakamura lecture on LED technology Monday, April 18th, 4-5pm, Rauch Planetarium (reception in Gheens Science Hall, 3:30-4pm) Shuji Nakamura, winner of UofL’s Leigh Ann Conn Prize for Renewable Energy for 2019, will give a public lecture on Monday, April 18tj./ A world-leading pioneer in sustainable energy technology, Nakamura is recognized for his solid-state light-emitting diodes (LED) technology. His LEDs have 10 times the efficiency of incandescent lighting, twice the efficiency of fluorescent bulbs and last 30 to 40 years. Read more about Nakamura in UofL News.
April 13, 2022
Bee Green RESCHEUDLED FOR: Wednesday, April 13th, 4-5pm, Davidson 109 On April 13th, ELSB's Animal Welfare and Green Initiatives will be hosting an educational workshop in partnership with Beeing2gether, a local black-owned honey and bee farm. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about how our waste and carbon footprint are having a severe impact on our Earth and are detrimental to essential species that sustain us, specifically bees. Our guest speakers, Keith and Shawn, will talk about the bee industry, how managing and taking care of bees works, how honey is produced, how climate change is impacting the bee population, and how our consumption of certain products is harmful. ELSB will be offering free raw honey, reusable, plastic-free bee's wrap wax paper, and homemade soap at the event! UofL Dining will also be offering local honey lavender shortbreads and honey lemon iced tea. Please bring your friends and let's "bee" educated on how protect our little friends! RSVP on Engage.
April 10, 2022
Truth Tellers Film Screening Sunday, April 10th, 3-5pm, Speed Cinema at the Speed Art Museum UofL's Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research and the Speed Art Museum are hosting a screening and talkback of the new documentary Truth Tellers. This Richard Kane film chronicles the lives of courageous past and present activists fighting for racial equity, environmental justice, and indigenous rights through the eyes of beloved Maine artist Robert Shetterly. Shetterly has painted over 250 portraits of truth-tellers including the Institute's namesake, Anne Braden. He calls his project Americans Who Tell the Truth. During the talkback, Rob Shetterly will be joined by activists Bree Newsome-Bass and Maulian Dana, both of whom are featured in the film. Bree Newsome-Bass, an artist and activist, is well-known for her act of resistance in her removal of the Confederate flag from the South Carolina State Capitol in 2015. Maulian Dana, also an artist and activist, is the first individual to hold the position of the Penobscot Nation Tribal Ambassador. Proof of vaccination is required and masks are recommended, but not required. This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required.
April 9, 2022
Old Louisville Tree Planting Saturday, April 9th, 9am-noon, Meet at Central Park Info Center The Old Louisville Neighborhood Council and the UofL Sustainability Council invite volunteers to help restore the urban canopy on the northern edge of UofL's Belknap Campus. We'll be planting 50 deciduous shade street trees (2" dbh) with our neighbors at various neighborhood locations between the curb and the sidewalk where trees are missing. The focus will be along 2nd St., 7th St., and Ormsby Ave. Volunteers should gather outside the Information Center in the middle of Central Park to be assigned to small tree-planting teams. Donuts and coffee will be available 8:30-9am, when work will begin. A pizza and chili lunch will be served for all volunteers at noon after the trees are planted. Co-sponsors include Metro Council President David James, MSD, Metro Division of Community Forestry, and Metro Public Works. All are welcome and no pre-registration is necessary. Tools will be provided, but volunteers may also bring their own shovels and gloves. Questions should be directed to Herb Fink 502-552-0399. Facebook Event.
April 8, 2022
Gender and Gardening Workshop Friday, April 8th, 1pm, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) Join us in the Garden Commons for a workshop in which we explore the connections between food and gender justice and the importance of women and LGBTQ+ people in food justice movements. This is part of the spring series of Garden Workshops hosted by the Garden Commons, a shared, collectively-managed space, open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on Facebook or Instagram. Facebook Event. Watch video recording.
April 7, 2022
Movie Night: YERT (Your Environmental Road Trip) Thursday, April 7th, 5:30pm, Ekstrom Library Chao Auditorium The UofL Sustainability Council and Student Sustainability Coalition invite you to join us for a special movie viewing of YERT (Your Environmental Road Trip)! This hilarious and engaging eco-documentary was made by local filmmaker, Ben Evans, and tells the story of a journey across 50 States. 1 Year. Zero Garbage? Called to action by a planet in peril, three friends hit the road—traveling with hope, humor, and all of their garbage—to explore every state in America (the good, the bad, and the weird) in search of the extraordinary innovators and citizens who are tackling humanity's greatest environmental crises. As the YERT team layers outlandish eco-challenges onto their year-long quest, an unexpected turn of events pushes them to the brink in this award-winning docu-comedy. Featuring Bill McKibben, Wes Jackson, Will Allen, Janine Benyus, Joel Salatin, David Orr, and others. Facebook Event.
April 7, 2022
Kentucky Refugee Ministries Panel Thursday, April 7th, 5-7pm, Strickler & Davidson Courtyard The Honors Student Council is hosting a service event and panel for Kentucky Refugee Ministries (KRM) on April 7th from 5-7:30 in the Strickler Courtyard. Come paint mugs to donate to the apartments provided by KRM for families seeking refuge in Louisville. Then, stick around to hear from those who have gone through the refugee experience and learn how you can get involved with KRM's mission of helping our new neighbors. Tea from Sis Got Tea will be provided! RSVP here: 2022 HSC Spring Conference Sign Up.
April 7, 2022
Low carbon smoothies! Thursday, April 7th, 12-2 pm, Marketplace Food Court in the Student Activities Center Join us for low carbon dining smoothies. Sustainable dining intern Katie Hite will be making smoothies made with some locally sourced ingredients. We will have sustainable dining trivia, with a chance to win prizes. Come learn about how you can improve your carbon footprint by dining locally and plant based.
April 6, 2022
Climate Change, Social Capital and Sustainable Livelihoods in Conservation Landscapes Wednesday, April 6th, 3:30pm, Virtual via MS Teams. University of Colorado Boulder's Dr. Karen Bailey will discuss her ongoing work to understand human-environment interactions for the intersecting goals of wellbeing of vulnerable populations, equity, and conservation. She will share findings from research across Sub-Saharan Africa with smallholder farming communities living in conservation landscapes. She will focus on case studies from Southern and East Africa to highlight the importance of social capital and local organizations to support sustainable rural livelihoods and conservation goals under changing climatic conditions. She will also briefly describe her work to supporting justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM. This is part of the Geographic and Environmental Sciences Seminar Series. Contact mlroch01@louisville.edu
April 1, 2022
Sustainable Tote-bag Making Night Friday, April 1st, 5-7pm, Strickler Hall room 208 Join Honors Student Council and Student Sustainability Coalition in making yourself a nice tote bag! Bags and paints will be provided; all you need to bring is yourself. There will be free food, so bring a friend! RSVP on Engage.
April 1, 2022
Tax The Rich! Save America. Friday, April 1st, noon-1:30pm, Ekstrom Library Chao Auditorium Join a fiery group of “class traitors" for an insiders’ look at how “the rich” - and the politicians they control - rigged the economy to guarantee the rich get richer and everyone else is left holding the bag. Blunt and irreverent, these “Patriotic Millionaires” expose the scam to help everyday Americans reclaim their country before it’s too late. Complimentary (very delicious!) lunch will be served. Hosted by Patriotic Millionaires and Young Democrats at UofL Facebook Event. RSVP here.
April 1, 2022
UofL Arbor Day Celebration 2022 Friday, April 1st 10:30am at Schneider Hall (northwest side); and 1:30pm at HSC Abell Administration (Chestnut Street side) Come help us celebrate Arbor Day in Kentucky by taking another step to restore Louisville's shrinking tree canopy! Join us for a celebration of UofL’s on-going commitment to trees and our status (for 12 years running!) as a Tree Campus Higher Education.
Help us plant new trees on campus, including a memorial tree at Schneider Hall at 10:30am in honor of the 75th anniversary UofL's Hite Institute of Art & Design, and in memory of two supporters of the Hite's graphic design program — Mike Power (1943-2015) and his son David Power (1971-2021). Both have been significant contributors to the program and both are also UofL alumni!
A limited number (40) of free native pawpaw fruit tree saplings will be available to take home and plant in your yard or neighborhood!
At 1:30pm, join us at the Health Sciences Center to plant trees on the Chestnut Street side of the Abell Administration building!
Co-sponsored by UofL's Sustainability Council, UofL's Hite Institute of Art & Design, HSC Green Team, and Physical Plant's Grounds Crew. Facebook Event. See photos.
March 31, 2022
Muhammad Ali: A Transcendent Life-Standing Up for Peace Symposium Thursday, March 31st, 9am-6pm, online and SAC Ballroom, Registration required for in-person. Join virtually here. Meeting ID: 831 3417 5642. Passcode: 557029 UofL's Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice’s annual symposium, co-sponsored by CODRE, University Libraries, and the Anne Braden Institute, addresses the question: “What can we learn from Muhammad Ali about standing up for peace today?” Plenary Sessions in the morning address how Ali inspires young people and how artists are standing up for peace and are inspired by Muhammad Ali. Dr. Raymond Green will speak about the Muhammad Ali social justice magnet at Central High School. Hannah Drake will speak about how Ali inspires her as an artist. The keynote speaker is Ambassador Shabazz (Malcolm X’s eldest daughter). Symposium Schedule: 9:00 A.M. Conference Check-In – Exhibits Display/Student Poster & Art Presentations 9:30 A.M. Welcome & Conference Overview - “Standing Up for Peace” 10:00 A.M. How does Muhammad Ali inspire young people today to be agents of change in their communities? (Dr. Raymond Green, former principal and alum of Central H.S., UofL College of Business) 11:00 A.M. How does Muhammad Ali inspire artists to stand up for peace today? (Hannah L. Drake, poet and author ) 12:00 P.M. Luncheon—Standing Up for Peace Today – How Can Muhammad Ali’s Legacy Inspire Us? (Ambassador Attallah Shabazz, Malcolm X’s daughter, Ambassador-at-large of Belize ) 1:30 P.M. Breakout Sessions: Student Voices – Middle School & High School Students Arts & Humanities Advancing Social Change Honoring Muhammad Ali’s Community Connections 3:00 P.M. Breakout Sessions: Muhammad Ali’s Global Impact Student Voices & Advocating for Peace Today - UofL students – Muhammad Ali Scholars 4:30 P.M. Conference Concluding Remarks and Networking 6:00 P.M. End of conference The symposium is part of an MAI and UofL Libraries commemoration of Muhammad Ali - Muhammad Ali: A Transcendent Life with exhibits across all of UofL Libraries, and new digital resources unveiled in January 2021. Another community engagement opportunity seeks participation in the audio and video tribute to how Ali inspires each of us. The link to contribute is here: “Standing Up for Peace: How does Muhammad Ali Inspire Us Today?” For additional information please contact Sherry Durham at sherry.durham@louisville.edu.
March 31, 2022
Vegan Menu Takeover Thursday, March 31st, 11am-8pm, The Ville Grill Thinking about exploring a plant-based diet? Already into it? Either way, you'll findplenty of options to enjoy a meal without any animals having to die or suffer! And you'll discover how healthy and delicious vegan dining can be! Just stop in at UofL Dining's zero-waste, 30% locally-sourced, all-you-care-to-eat dining hall at 3rd & Brandeis to sample the goodness during lunch and dinner. All are welcome. You don't need to be on a meal plan or have flex points.
March 29, 2022
Sustainability Roundtable: Habitat for Humanity Tuesday, March 29th, 4:00-4:50pm, virtual - Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#) Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our Spring Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm (1/18, 2/1, 2/15, 3/1, 3/29, 4/12). Our featured speakers on March 29th will be Leslie Woods & Bolaji Ogbulu from Louisville Habitat for Humanity. No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
March 29, 2022
UofL Free Store FREE SALE! Last Tuesdays, March 29th & April 26th, 11:30am-1:30pm, Red Barn plaza These pop-up Free Sales are offered by the student-run UofL Free Store, now located in SAC W303C. They will be offered on last Tuesdays of each month throughout the spring from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Red Barn (outside in good weather). The space is like a thrift store where no money is exchanged and is run by students who help process donations and keep the store tidy and organized in support of the project to help keep useful items out of the landfill while meeting the needs of their peers. The Free Store is a space for the free exchange of clean, functional, durable items like clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books, school & art supplies, non-perishable food, and more. Donations can be made any time in the red bins at the base of the driveway just east of Unitas Tower, off Cardinal Blvd. Follow the Free Store on or .
March 28, 2022
Urban & Public Affairs Garden Spring Workday Monday, March 28th, 2-4pm, UPA Garden (426 W. Bloom St., behind Bettie Johnson Hall) The Student Sustainability Coalition invite you to discover the wonders of UofL's OTHER garden, behind the Urban & Public Affairs Building, along the brick alley behind Bettie Johnson Hall. The student-designed UPA Horticulture Zone has been growing food & community since the Urban & Public Affairs Student Organization broke ground in May 2013! What had once been an uninviting patch of grass that had to be mowed regularly with fossil fuels was transitioned into an inviting outdoor gathering space beside our historic apple tree. The space is used to grow fresh, delicious produce available to the community in our mini orchard (peach, apple, fig, and native serviceberry, pawpaw, hazelnuts, and maypops) and in four raised beds filled with rich, organic compost made by volunteers on campus from food waste collected both on and off campus. We'll be spreading wood chips on our paths, mulching our pawpaw patch, cleaning up after the winter, and digging out and potting-up pawpaw saplings for distribution at UofL Arbor Day (April 1). Dress to get dirty. Tools and gloves provided. Facebook Event.
March 26, 2022
Invasive Plant Removal at Jefferson Memorial Forest Saturday, March 26, 10am-2pm, Jefferson Memorial Forest The UofL Bontanical Society invites you out to the largest urban forests in the country to help knock back invasive plant species in Jefferson Memorial Forest with Steve Kendra. Training, including plant identification, as well as gear (gloves, hand tools, water bottles) will be provided on-site! Please dress accordingly for this work, meaning long pants, layered shirts or thick top, and sturdy close-toed shoes. Everyone involved will be given a coupon for a free combo meal of your choice at the Dairy Queen down the road, which we'll meet up at afterwards! These type of volunteer activities look really great on a resume and provide an opportunity to network with people throughout our local community. Plus, some of you may need service hours for various campus organizations and this definitely meets the criteria. Jefferson Memorial Forest is the largest metropolitan area forest in the United States at well over 7,000 acres. It's located about 20-25 minutes south of campus and is a great place for hiking, fishing, bird-watching, flora and fauna, and even camping. RSVP on Engage for full details.
March 25, 2022
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District Friday, March 25th, Noon-1:00pm, Ekstrom Library 254 Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free vegetarian lunch! Our March workshop will put you in touch with the work of the Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District. With conservation as their passion, the District's mission is to conserve Jefferson County’s natural resources by coordinating financial, technical and educational assistance that helps both rural and urban communities implement sustainable solutions. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. This spring, we continue our series of workshops each month on last Fridays at noon. All are welcome. Facebook Event.
March 25, 2022
7th Annual Engaged Scholarship Symposium Friday, March 25th, 9am-Noon, Ekstrom Library Register here. UofL's annual Engaged Scholarship Symposium is an opportunity to network and share current research and teaching activities involving community partners and service to the community. The theme for the 2022 Engaged Scholarship Symposium is Community Engagement in the Era of COVID. Many of us were forced to change the way we teach and conduct research because of the pandemic and community engagement is no exception. This Symposium will explore how we are engaging with our community during the pandemic, how we are collaborating with community partners, the effect of the changes on our work, challenges encountered, and lessons learned to name a few areas.
Plenary Session (9:00am-10:10am, Chao Auditorium)
Opening Panel – Community Engagement in the Era of Covid (9:10am - 10:10am) Faculty Fellows in The Commonwealth Center for the Humanities and Society will reflect on what engaged scholarship means to them and what it looks like in their work, particularly during the time of Covid-19, which greatly impacted the way we engaged with community partners. The Fellows will also share their vision for engaged scholarship at UofL.
Presenters
Mary P. Sheridan – Professor of English & Director, The Commonwealth Center for the Humanities and Society
Global and Community Health Practicum Experiences Addressing Health Disparities in our Communities during a Pandemic
Diane Riff & Sarah McCLure - School of Nursing
Compassion Clinic 2020
Karen Krigger - School of Medicine
Translating primary research directly to the Community: City on Science journal club approach and results
Scott LaJoie, Ted Smith, Lauren Anderson, Lauren Heberle, Lauren Clark, and Aruni Bhatnagar - School of Public Health and Information Sciences Department of Sociology, College of Arts & Sciences Envirome Institute
The Digital Divide, Citizen Science, & Air Quality in Trigg County, KY
Josephine Willis - UofL Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences
Certificates and Digital Badges: Pathways Toward Student Success in a COVID World
LIAM (Leadership and Innovation in Academic Medicine) - College of Arts and Sciences
March 24, 2022
Seminar: Anti-Racism in Language Thursday, March 24th, 5-7pm, Strickler Hall 102 The Honors Student Council presents a free seminar on Anti-Racist Language that will be the second of a 3-day speaker series around antiracism in Louisville. UofL professors and Louisville community leaders will discuss the ways that our language impacts Black and Indigenous communities. Free boxed meals from The Common Table will be provided.
March 24, 2022
Lectures in Social Change: Intersectional Environmental Justice Lauren Heberle: Finding Our Paths: Towards Intersectional Environmental Justice in Scholarship & Practice Thursday, March 24th, 4pm-5:15pm, Zoom (register here) This year’s topic for UofL's Lectures in Social Change is: Intersectional Environmental Justice. Join us for the second of three lectures covering various issues related to how we include BIPOC voices and concerns in the sustainability movement. Dr. Lauren Heberle is the Director of the Center for Environmental Policy and Management and Associate Professor of Sociology. Dr. Heberle is also the lead investigator for the Community Engagement Core of the UofL Superfund Research Center. She teaches environmental and social policy courses and urban sociology. Her expertise is in community participation in environmental decision making. Her areas of research include urban redevelopment, environmental policy, environmental justice, community engagement, and sustainable development. She serves as a member of or expert witness to a variety of local and federal task forces and committees.
March 24, 2022
It's Time to Reconcile, Focus and Direct Thursday, March 24th, 12-1pm, Zoom (join here) Join us for the UofL Kent School's Social Work Month Keynote Address, presented by the Kent School Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Hear from artists Hannah L. Drake and Josh Miller of IDEAS xLab about the role of culturally-responsive and community-based efforts for sustaining anti-racism work. Their talk will challenge us to reconcile the past, focus on the present, and direct our efforts to creating change for future generations. We'll hear how artists and leaders can work together to improve health and wellbeing while changing our relationship to one another, and our understanding of what it takes to be anti-racist. Hannah Drake (she/her) is a blogger, activist, public speaker, poet, author of 11 books, and the Chief Creative Officer at IDEAS xLab. She writes commentary on politics, feminism, and race and her work has been featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine. Her work has been recognized by Colin Kaepernick, Ava DuVernay and The New York Times, and she was selected as a Muhammad Ali Daughter of Greatness.Website: Instagram/Twitter - @hannahdrake628. Josh Miller (he/him) is the co-founder + CEO of IDEAS xLab and the artist-owner of Josh Miller Ventures. He is an explorer, two-time TEDx speaker, a Leadership Arts Fellow and a CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion signatory. Josh was selected for Business Equality Magazine’s Forty LGBTQ+ Leaders under 40 (2020) and Louisville Business First's Forty under 40 (2018). His work has been featured by The New York Times, the Aspen Institute, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and Queer Kentucky.Website: Twitter: @j_jmiller IG: @joshmillerventures. Register here.
March 23, 2022
Skillshare and Repair Fair Wednesday, March 23rd, 11am - 3pm, Humanities Quad The Student Sustainability Coalition invites you to stop in and learn new skills for sustainable living! This free fair will feature music, food, and a variety of local experts who will share their green skills and their wares, and will help you learn how to fix the stuff that's broken in your life (literally and figuratively)! Stop by to participate in interactive mini-workshops hosted by community experts. Woodworking, mushroom identification, clothing repair, and so much more! Don't miss it! RSVP on Engage. Photos.
March 15, 2022
Campus Tree Advisory Committee Spring Meeting Tuesday, March 15th, 10:30am-noon, virtual Click here to join the meeting, or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 522 511 887#) The Campus Tree Advisory Committee is open to all employees, students & community members interested in helping UofL protect & expand our tree population. We meet just once a semester. The agenda includes:
Updates: recent/impending tree plantings, removals and maintenance plans
Green Heart Project Volunteer Tree Planting RESCHEDULED: Sunday, March 13th, 12:30pm-4pm. Meetup at: Wyandotte Park (1104 Beecher St.) UofL's Green Heart Project and Louisville Grows need YOU to join our tree planting team! Dig in and help us restore the urban tree canopy in our neighborhoods. No experience is necessary, everyone is welcome to come play in the dirt with us. Trained Citizen Foresters will be there to lead you in proper tree planting! All volunteers must be fully vaccinated and wearing a mask is mandatory. Any person 12 years of age or younger must be accompanied at a 1:1 ratio by a parent or guardian. Lunch will not be served, but snacks will be provided. Please dress appropriately for the weather. You'll be digging in dirt and handling mulch, so wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Closed-toed shoes are required and long sleeve shirts are recommended for handling evergreen trees. Waterproof outerwear is suggested if rain is forecast. We will plant trees come rain or shine. If severe weather is expected, you will be notified about an alternate event date. This planting is in partnership with Green Heart Louisville, a research study being conducted by UofL's Envirome Institute. The project is the first controlled experiment to test if increasing green space and infrastructure in a neighborhood improves air quality and human health with the goal of developing a “greenprint” for creating healthier neighborhoods. Signup to volunteer online here. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Charlie at volunteer@louisvillegrows.org or 502-655-9830. Facebook Event.
March 11, 2022
Papermaking Workshop Friday, March 11th, noon-3pm, Schneider Hall room 23 Join the Student Sustainability Coalition for a workshop about how to make handmade paper out of invasive plants, with the help of Fine Arts Professor Rachel Singel! It will take a couple days for the paper to dry after we form them, but anyone that participates is welcome to come pick up their paper!
March 10, 2022
Environmental Justice Seminar Thursday, March 10th, 5-7pm, Strickler Hall 102 The Honors Student Council presents a free Environmental Justice Seminar that will be the first of a 3-day speaker series around antiracism in Louisville. UofL professors and Louisville community leaders will explain Louisville's environmental impact on Black and Indigenous communities. Topics will include discriminatory pollution, West End environmental issues, and the Indigenous history of areas around Louisville. Free boxed meals from The Common Table will be provided.
March 10, 2022
Lectures in Social Change: Intersectional Environmental Justice Cassia Herron, The Path to Achieving Justice40 Thursday, March 10th, 4pm-5:15pm, Register here to access Zoom. This year’s topic for UofL's Lectures in Social Change is: Intersectional Environmental Justice. The series will feature three lecturers (or panels) covering various issues related to how we include BIPOC voices and concerns in the sustainability movement. Our first lecture this year features Cassia Herron who will speak about “The Path to Achieving Justice40.”
March 9, 2022
HSC Green Team Ecolympics Learning Event: Recycling at UofL Wednesday, March 9th, 11:30am-12:30pm, HSC Kornhauser Auditorium (room 103) Or join virtually on Microsoft Teams or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Phone Conference ID: 610 529 675#) The HSC Green Team invites you to come learn about the many recycling programs available at UofL, how to utilize them properly, and how you can win with green action during Ecolympics 2022! A panel of speakers including Cathy Price from UofL Environmental Health & Safety, and Laura Veldman from WestRock (our single-stream recycler), will share tips and valuable information about how you can go Zero Waste on campus. They will also field your recycling questions during a Q&A. Bring your E-waste along with you and drop it off for recycling in the big bin in the Kornhauser lobby. All types of types of electronics are being accepted for recycling through March 16th: all computers, monitors, televisions, printers, copiers, scanners, servers, networking equipment, fax machines, telephones and cellphones, RAM/memory, hard drives, battery backups, and peripherals such as keyboards, mice, speakers, AC adapters, and mixed computer cables/wires.Facebook Event.
March 8, 2022
Dear White Feminists with Rafia Zakaria Tuesday, March 8th, 5:30pm, Rauch Planetarium (or livestreamed online here) Join us for the 2022 Minx Auerbach Lecture in Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies, featuring Rafia Zakaria! Rafia is a lawyer, writer, and former board member of Amnesty International USA and a columnist for The Baffler and the Pakistani newspaper Dawn, whose writing also regularly appears in outlets such as The Guardian and The New York Times Book Review. She is the author of Against White Feminism: Notes on Disruption, an audacious examination of how white privilege and white supremacy have led to an American feminist movement dominated by white women, and what needs to happen now to change the future of feminism for the better.
March 5, 2022
Old Louisville Tree Planting Saturday, March 5th, 9am-noon, Meet at 3rd Avenue Baptist Church (1726 S. 3rd St.) The Old Louisville Neighborhood Council and the UofL Sustainability Council invite volunteers to help restore the urban canopy on the northern edge of UofL's Belknap Campus. We'll be planting 50 deciduous shade street trees (2" dbh) with our neighbors at various locations between the curb and the sidewalk where trees are missing between Cardinal Blvd. and Hill St. along 3rd, 4th, Lee, and Bloom Streets. Volunteers should gather outside the 3rd Avenue Baptist Church (at 3rd & Bloom St.) to be assigned to small tree-planting teams. Donuts, coffee, hot chocolate and light breakfast items will be available prior to 9am, when work will begin. A pizza & chili lunch will be served for all volunteers at noon after the trees are planted. All are welcome and no pre-registration is necessary. Tools will be provided, but volunteers may also bring their own shovels and gloves. Sponsors include the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council, Councilman David James, MSD, Metro Parks Forestry, Metro Public Works, Neon Pizza, and Heine Bros Coffee. In the event of rain, snow, or frozen ground, the alternate tree planting day will be Saturday, March 12th. Questions should be directed to Herb Fink 502-552-0399. Facebook Event. Photos.
March 4, 2022
Seed Starting Workshop Friday, March 4th, 1-2pm, Urban & Public Affairs Greenhouse (426 W. Bloom St.) Get a jump-start on your food garden this year! Join us in the greenhouse at the garden behind Urban & Public Affairs, 426 W. Bloom St. (west of Bettie Johnson Hall) to learn about starting seeds to save money, get better results, and make the most of the growing season. Learn how and why to start seeds early with this hands-on workshop. Feel free to bring your own seeds to start and take home to your windowsill, or help us start some seeds to be planted out in our Campus Gardens. This workshop will be led by Bethany Pratt, Horticulture Education Agent for Jefferson County Cooperative Extension, and the Urban Agriculture Coalition.Facebook Event. Photos. Video 1. Video 2.
March 2, 2022
Racialized Burdens: Applying Racialized Organization Theory to the Administrative State Wednesday, March 2nd, 6:00pm, Belknap Academic Building 218 or via Zoom The Department of Sociology's 2022 John H. Rieger Speaker Series will host Dr. Victor Ray, Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminology and African American Studies at the University of Iowa and a nonresident Fellow at The Brookings Institute. His research applies critical race theory to classic sociological questions. In his talk, Dr. Ray will develop the concept of racialized burdens as a means of examining the role of race in administrative practice. Racialized burdens are the experience of learning, compliance and psychological costs, which serve as inequality reproducing mechanisms. To develop this concept, he examines the role of administrative burdens in the US state from the theoretical perspective of racialized organizations. Using examples from attempts to access citizenship rights – via immigration, voting and the social safety net – he illustrates some key points. First, racialized burdens combine access to resources and ideas about racial groups in ways that typically disadvantage racially marginalized groups. Second, while still promising fair and equal treatment, racially disproportionate burdens can be laundered through facially neutral rules and via claims that burdens are necessary for unrelated reasons. Third, racialized burdens emerge when more explicit forms of racial bias in policies or administrative practices become illegal, politically untenable or culturally unacceptable. Racialized burdens neatly carry out the “how” in the production of racial inequality while concealing, or providing an alibi for, the “why.” This event is free and open to the University community, but registration is required. For those wishing to attend via Zoom, please register here. If you wish to attend in person, please email Nancy Price to register. More information online here, or contact Dr. Karen Christopher, 852-8022.
March 1, 2022
Sustainability Roundtable: Lauren Anderson, Green Heart Project Tuesday, March 1st, 4:00-4:50pm, virtual - Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#) Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our Spring Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm (1/18, 2/1, 2/15, 3/1, 3/29, 4/12). Our featured speaker on March 1st will be Lauren Anderson, Research Manager at UofL's Center for Healthy Air Water and Soil in the Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute at the School of Medicine. Lauren holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from the UofL and is a Research Management Professional. As a Program Manager for the Envirome Institute and Center for Healthy Air Water and Soil, Lauren specializes in leading collaborative teams through community-facing projects and clinical trials. She has a particular interest in project communication and research translation with a focus on environmental and wellbeing research. Lauren has managed portfolios for the Institute for Healthy Air Water and Soil, a Louisville-based environmental nonprofit, the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness. Prior to joining Public Health, Lauren worked for Louisville Metro Community Services and received her Bachelor of Arts from Transylvania University in Lexington. She will be speaking about Green Heart Louisville, a project of UofL's Envirome Institute that is using south-side neighborhoods of Louisville as a living laboratory to explore if planting trees and increasing green space in a neighborhood improves air quality and human health with the goal of developing a “greenprint” for creating healthier neighborhoods. No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. Facebook Event.
Feb. 25, 2022
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Humane Education Friday, Feb. 25th, Noon-1:00pm, Ekstrom Library 254 Watch Video Recording. Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free vegetarian lunch! Our February workshop features UofL's own Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies professor, Dr. Tami Harbolt. Dr. Harbolt is a certified humane educator and started a non-profit in humane education. She has also served as a member of WAGS Pet Therapy of Kentucky since 2008. She will talk about the efficacy of humane education as a "gateway" to an environmental ethic in education. She will also give a breakdown of the difference between service, therapy, and emotional support animals and their presence in the workplace. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. This spring, we continue our series of workshops each month on last Fridays at noon. All are welcome. Facebook Event.
Feb. 22, 2022
UofL Free Store FREE SALE! Last Tuesdays, Feb. 22nd, March 29th & April 24th, 11:30am-1:30pm, Red Barn These pop-up Free Sales are offered by the student-run UofL Free Store, now located in SAC W303C. They will be offered on last Tuesdays of each month throughout the spring from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Red Barn (outside in good weather). The space is like a thrift store where no money is exchanged and is run by students who help process donations and keep the store tidy and organized in support of the project to help keep useful items out of the landfill while meeting the needs of their peers. The Free Store is a space for the free exchange of clean, functional, durable items like clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books, school & art supplies, non-perishable food, and more. Donations can be made any time in the red bins at the base of the driveway just east of Unitas Tower, off Cardinal Blvd. Follow the Free Store on or .
Feb. 15, 2022
Sustainability Roundtable: Dr. Magan Lewis, Corteva Agriscience Tuesday, Feb. 15th, 4:00-4:50pm, virtual - Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#) Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our Spring Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm (1/18, 2/1, 2/15, 3/1, 3/29, 4/12). Our special guest on February 15th will be Magan Lewis, Ph.D., who serves as the Corteva Global Technology Adoption Lead for the Crop Protection Discovery and Development group. In her role, she oversees the development, implementation, and compliance of new technology across the globe to enhance product development and agriculture research. From working with UAVs during the day to STEM outreach at night, Magan’s award winning leadership and outreach passion has allowed her to launch “You Be The Chemist” quiz bowls and mentor young scientists globally through Science and Engineering Fairs. Magan is an active member of the Food Security Global Steering Team, recently co-founded a STEM Camp with her husband, and is an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) IF/THEN Ambassador. Magan is a STEM education outreach fanatic, ID&E advocate, and active participant in non-profit Boards. Magan holds a Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and Genetics from North Dakota State University and M.S. and B.S. degrees from the University of Minnesota. She resides in the Des Moines, Iowa-area with her husband and two daughters. The Lewis family enjoys camping, catching frogs, identifying insects, tumbling rocks, traveling, hiking, playing piano, and NDSU Football. No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. Facebook Event.
Feb. 11, 2022
Winter Orchard Care Workshop Friday, Feb. 11th, 1:00-3:30pm, Urban & Public Affairs Garden (426 W. Bloom, on brick alley behind Bettie Johnson Hall) Come learn some simple tricks for taking advantage of the dormancy period to improve the health and productivity of fruit trees! Winter is the perfect time for pruning orchard trees to reduce disease and increase fruit production. Our friends from the Urban Agriculture Coalition will be joining us to offer guidance as we all learn together in this hands-on workshop designed to improve the health of our mini-orchard at the Urban & Public Affairs Garden, which features cherry, apple, peach, fig, and native pawpaw, serviceberry, and hazelnut trees! Drop-in any time, or sign-up to volunteer here. This is part of the spring series of Garden Workshops hosted by the Garden Commons, a shared, collectively-managed space, open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on Facebook or Instagram. Facebook Event. Photos. Video.
Feb. 9, 2022
What We Mean When We Say "Divest" Wednesday, Feb. 9th, 5:30-6:30pm, Join Event Online Divestment is a key initiative for the Student Sustainability Coalition; specifically, we urge the university to divest from fossil fuels, militarism, policing, and many more problematic investments. However, what does it really mean to divest? What does it look like? Is it feasible? In this session we'd like to delve into what we mean when we say "divest", and answer any questions you have.
Feb. 1, 2022
Sustainability Roundtable: Julie Donna on Sustainable Transportation Tuesday, Feb. 1st, 4:00-4:50pm, virtual - Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#) Watch Recording Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our Spring Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm (1/18, 2/1, 2/15, 3/1, 3/29, 4/12). On February 1st, we'll feature Julie Donna, who has been serving with Louisville Metro Government since February 2019 and is currently the Sustainability Coordinator in the Office of Advanced Planning & Sustainability. She's focused on building a low-emission and climate-resilient Louisville through collaborative and equitable solutions. Her previous experience includes leading projects for the City of Cincinnati Office of Environment & Sustainability and Green Umbrella, the regional sustainability alliance of Greater Cincinnati. A proud graduate of the Neighborhood Institute and the Public Allies leadership development programs, she holds degrees in Biology and Environmental Science from Miami University in Ohio. Transportation accounts for 18.7% of Louisville’s greenhouse gas emissions, or the equivalent of 2,992,100 tons of carbon dioxide each year. Louisville has a goal of achieving 100% clean energy community-wide by 2040, which requires de-carbonizing our transportation systems. To reach this goal, our community will need to use a multitude of strategies which include encouraging active transportation (biking and walking), improving our public transit systems, increasing the density of development, and switching to low-emission vehicles. Everyone has a role to play in choosing how they travel every day! These strategies will not only slow the impacts of climate change, but also reduce other air pollutants (including ozone precursors), improve public health and safety, and enhance the quality of life for all residents. Learn more about Louisville’s climate action online here. No registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. Facebook Event. View Slides here.
Jan. 31 - March 26, 2022
Ecolympics 2022 January 31st to March 26th Two fun sustainability competitions to get you engaged in saving our one green planet! Facebook Event.
Post your sustainable actions and tag @UofLSustainable or submit them through our online form to win a Green Raleigh M-20 Mountain Bike, or one of eight fabulous weekly prize baskets!
Campus Race To Zero Waste! - January 31 - March 26, 2022 A friendly annual competition among North American universities. During this 8 week period, UofL will compete to reduce waste, increase recycling & composting, and raise conservation awareness across all three campuses! Keep up with the Cards progress at the Campus Race website.
REDUCE & RECYCLE! Help the Cards to victory by avoiding disposables (bring your own mug, bottle, plate, etc.) and fully utilizing UofL’s amazingly easy, single-stream recycling system that lets you recycle everything in the same bin, everywhere on campus: all types of plastic, paper, cardboard, metal, and glass! Details on what you can recycle at UofL here.
COMPOST! We will be collecting food wastes for composting from The Ville Grill, SAC Marketplace, and other campus dining locations and adding those numbers to UofL's organics recycling totals! You can also compost your food scraps and soiled paper products in the compost bins at the Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) and the Urban & Public Affairs Horticulture Zone. If it came from a plant, we want to compost it: fruit & vegetable wastes/peels/rinds/seeds, baked goods, grains, tea bags, coffee grounds/filters, and all kinds of soiled paper products (tissues, towels, napkins, plates, cups, etc.).
RECYCLE E-WASTE! Don't send your old electronics to the landfill! From Feb. 16th - March 16th, we will have special collection points set up in the following locations: Ekstrom Library (1st floor entryway next to Starbucks, small items only) SAC (3rd Floor, beside W310 Student Affairs Office) Duthie Center at Speed School of Engineering (1st Floor Student Study Area, SE corner) HSC Kornhauser Library (1st floor lobby behind elevators) Urban & Public Affairs (426 W. Bloom St., 1st floor central hall by vending). Stop by any time to drop off any of the following types of electronics for recycling: all computers, monitors, televisions, printers, copiers, scanners, servers, networking equipment, fax machines, telephones and cellphones, RAM/memory, hard drives, battery backups, and peripherals such as keyboards, mice, speakers, AC adapters, and mixed computer cables/wires. We are partnering with UofL's eSports Club to help you Trash the competition, not the planet!
Dorm Drawdown! - February 7-27, 2022 Live on campus? Win with conservation! Inspired by Project Drawdown, UofL residence halls will compete among each other to see who can reduce electricity use the most over three weeks. The winning hall will earn a pizza party, sponsored by RHA! All you have to do is stop wasting energy! Turn off lights/TVs/computers; unplug anything you're not actively using; skip the elevator for the stairs; close windows tightly; dry clothes on a rack/line; take quick showers or shower with solar power at the SRC; etc.
Keep track of each hall's progress with UofL's Building Dashboard, where you can see how much electricity your hall is using and learn how you can conserve! Halls in the competition include:
Bettie Johnson Hall
Billy Minardi Hall
Community Park (real-time data!)
Kurz Hall (real-time data!)
Louisville Hall (real-time data!)
Unitas Hall (real-time data!)
University Tower Apartments (UTA)
Prizes:
Weekly prizes: At the end of each of the eight weeks of Ecolympics 2022, one person who has shared their sustainable action(s) will receive a themed gift basket (Gardening, Wellness, Local Coffee/Tea, Entertainment, Kitchen, Books, Outdoor, & Travel)!
Grand Prize: One impressive Cardinal who takes the most sustainable actions during Ecolympics 2022 will ride home on a Green Raleigh M-20 Mountain Bike (or another bike of your preference)!
Post your sustainable actions and tag @UofLSustainable or submit them through our online form throughout February & March to be entered into the competition! New winners will be picked each week! Enter as often as you can!
Jan. 28, 2022
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Kentucky Youth Climate Strike Friday, Jan. 28th, Noon-1:00pm, Ekstrom Library 254 WATCH RECORDING Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free vegetarian lunch! We'll kick off our spring series by highlighting the work of Kentucky Youth Climate Strike, a statewide movement of middle school, high school, and college-aged students fighting for bold climate action across our state. They are defending our right to a safe, livable future with true liberation for everyone. Through direct actions/climate strikes, advocacy, and community building, we empower each other to take on the corrupt individuals and groups that have created the climate crisis and fail to act on it here in Kentucky. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. This spring, we continue our series of workshops each month on last Fridays at noon. All are welcome. Facebook Event.
Jan. 26, 2022
Citizen-led Science/Science-led Citizens: Building Public Response to Climate Change through Participatory Action Research Wednesday, Jan. 26th, 3:30pm, Join on Microsoft Teams The first in our lineup of great speakers for the Geographic and Environmental Sciences Seminar Series this semester will be Dr. Mary Brydon-Miller of the UofL College of Education and Human Development, and Extraordinary Professor, North-West University, South Africa. Mary will present on "Citizen-led Science/Science-led Citizens: Building Public Response to Climate Change through Participatory Action Research." Action to address the global climate crisis requires broad community engagement as both consumers and as citizens. As researchers and educators, it’s our responsibility to insure that this kind of participation is informed by robust scholarship, but we must also seek to address the questions and issues of greatest concern to our communities. This kind of citizen-led science will only be effective in creating positive change, however, if we have science-led citizens. Unfortunately, recent experience with the pandemic, as with the climate crisis, has made it clear that there are significant barriers in achieving this goal. Participatory Action Research can be used to involve community members as active and informed partners by combining popular education, community-based research, and activism. This presentation will provide an overview of PAR and discuss specific examples of how this approach is being used to address the climate crisis locally and globally.
Jan. 18, 2022
Sustainability Roundtable: Marlena Wolf, Guidance for Growers Tuesday, Jan. 18th, 4:00-4:50pm, virtual - Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#) Watch Recording. Join the UofL Sustainability Council on January 18th as we kick-off our Spring Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm (1/18, 2/1, 2/15, 3/1, 3/29, 4/12). Our first Roundtable of 2022 will feature Marlena Wolf, a UofL graduate, farmer, garden coach, and entrepreneur. She fled Corporate America in 2009, took an apprenticeship on an organic vegetable farm, and has never looked back. She has grown over 30 varieties of fresh produce on several acres. The love, challenge, and practice of growing fruits, vegetables, herbs, and pollinators is her craft. She shares that craft through Guidance for Growers Consulting LLC, which brings her expertise to the table while designing and building high-end raised bed gardens to Louisville homes and businesses. No registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. Facebook Event.
8:30am-12:30pm, Meetup at SAC MPR, RSVP on Engage MLK Day of Service is a day in which participants will intentionally serve the Louisville community to honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Students will learn about the legacy of MLK, engage in discussions with community members to understand the importance of MLK’s work, and celebrate his legacy through volunteer service within the Louisville community. The Engage Lead Serve Board would like to invite you to MLK Day of Service 2022. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Space may be limited so we highly encourage you to RSVP on Engage. We would love for you to join us on MLK Day to give back to the Louisville Community.
MLK Day Volunteer Street Tree Planting 1-4pm, Corner of E Washington & S Floyd St., RSVP here Come honor MLK's legacy by spending some time helping to restore the tree canopy in our urban core with Metro Louisville Parks & Recreation. Volunteers with work in small teams to plant new street trees in the area. Experienced tree planting volunteers is a plus, but new volunteers will be partnered with experienced volunteers as needed. Tools and guidance provided. Questions? Contact Sarah Flarsheim-Tyler at sarah.flarsheim@louisvilleky.gov or call/text (502) 901-8191.
Jan. 14, 2022
Maple Tapping Workshop! Friday, Jan. 14th, 1pm, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) Join us in UofL's sustainable Garden Commons to learn about the process of tapping maple trees and making maple syrup. Our workshop leader, Dave Barker, has been tapping trees and making his own syrup in Louisville for years. He will give a brief, hands-on workshop on the process and then attendees will get to work with him as we install taps on our own maple trees around campus. Participants will have the opportunity to sign-up to volunteer to empty buckets as they fill throughout the coming weeks. Please dress warmly so we can work outside! Facebook Event.
Jan. 10 - Apr. 25, 2022
UofL Free Store Spring Hours Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 11am-1pm, SAC W303C UofL’s Free Store is now more conveniently located in SAC W303C, just down the hall from the Cardinal Cupboard on the 3rd floor of SAC West! The Free Store will be open throughout the Spring semester on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 11am-1pm. All students & employees are welcome to "shop" for free clothing, shoes, accessories, linens, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books & media, school & art supplies, and more. Reuse, reuse, reuse! Donations are accepted any time we are open or 24/7 in the red bins at the base of the driveway just east of Unitas Tower, off Cardinal Blvd. Help us keep useful stuff out of the landfill while helping those in need! Volunteers are always welcome to keep the store open and tidy while sorting donations. UofL promotes an inclusive environment for all, regardless of gender identity and/or gender expression. The Free Store is a Transgender-Friendly space. The Free Store is closed whenever the university is not in session. Follow the Free Store on or . Facebook Event.
Every Sunday
UofL Community Composting Volunteer Day Every Sunday, Noon-2pm 240 E. Bloom St. (one block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook & Floyd Streets - map here) Come help us turn “trash” into treasure as we manage UofL’s volunteer-powered community composting operation. Dress to get dirty. Tools provided. Learn about worm composting and becoming a UofL EcoRep! All participants are welcome to haul home some rich UofL compost for gardening projects in your own containers/vehicle. This is a weekly service opportunity throughout the year. Contact: Brian Barnes, 502-338-1338.
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Dec. 4, 2021
Green Heart South Louisville Tree Planting Saturday, Dec. 4th, 9am-1pm, Meetup at Wyandotte Park (1104 Beecher St.) Calling all volunteers as we wrap up our fall season of tree plantings after an amazing start with over 100 volunteers helping us plant over 100 trees on October 23rd! We are on track to plant 2000 trees with Louisville Grows by the end of the year! Help us increase the tree canopy in neighborhoods most impacted by the urban heat island effect. This planting will focus on the Taylor-Berry, Jacobs, Hazelwood, Beechmont, Oakdale, and Wilder Park neighborhoods in South Louisville. This tree planting is in partnership with UofL’s Green Heart project, a first of its kind multi-year study. By taking a closer look at the relationship we have with our neighborhood trees and their affect on our mental and physical health, we can continue to grow greener, healthier neighborhoods. Thank you to our sponsors: Louisville Grows, UPS, Arbor Day Foundation, The Nature Conservancy Kentucky and U of L Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute. Please contact Charlie at volunteer@louisvillegrows.org or 502-655-9830 with any questions or concerns. Register here.
Dec. 2, 2021
Buy Local Holiday Bazaar Thursday, Dec. 2nd, 10am-2pm, University Club Ballroom Come load up on locally-grown and handmade holiday gifts from our UofL Farmers' Market vendors and other local artisans! Our annual Holiday Bazaar is making a grand return this year, in a new location, the University Club Ballroom. The Bazaar features 17 different local artisans and food producers coming together in one location for holiday shopping, local style! You'll find unique holiday gifts and treats available only here, such as local maple syrup, ice cream, baked goods, holiday décor, home goods, jewelry, hand-crafted items, personal care items, charcuterie boards, personalized goods, art, fair trade items, and more! There will be door prizes and lunch available for purchase. Make your list. Check it twice. And don't miss it! Facebook Event.
Batteries, light bulbs, oil-based paint, varnishes, stains, and other household hazardous waste (take to Haz Bin)
Tree trunks
Boats, hot tubs
Items from businesses
Trailers greater than 10 feet in length (larger loads can be taken to the Waste Reduction Center)
This event sponsored by: Department of Public Works and Assets (Louisville/Jefferson County Waste Management District in partnership with Solid Waste Management Services Division) and Metro Council. More info.
Nov. 19, 2021
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Louisville Community Grocery Friday, Nov. 19th, Noon-1:00pm, Ekstrom Library 254 Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free vegetarian lunch! We conclude our fall series on last Fridays at noon with a workshop led by Arte Chambers, the new Ownership Coordinator for the Louisville Community Grocery. We'll learn about this multi-year grassroots effort to open a cooperative grocery store to fill the void left in our urban core by the epidemic of downtown grocery store closures. Learn more in this video by Cassia Herron about the Louisville Community Grocery’s history. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. This fall, we continue our series of workshops each month on last Fridays at noon. All are welcome. Facebook Event.
Nov. 19, 2021
Wreath Making Workshop Friday, Nov. 19th, 11am-2pm, Garden Commons (SW Corner of Strickler Hall) Join us in UofL's organic, student-managed garden to get in the holiday spirit! Come learn how to make your own beautiful wreath using a variety of plant materials from campus and herbs from our garden. It's easier than you might think and you'll take home something beautiful and unique. This is the last in our fall series of Garden Workshops The Garden Commons is a shared, collectively-managed space, open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on Facebook or Instagram. Facebook Event.
Nov. 17, 2021
From Garbage to Garden Wednesday, Nov. 17th, 11am-2pm, SAC Marketplace UofL Dining and UofL's Community Composting Project will be hosting this fun Customer Appreciation Event. We will be giving out delicious "Dirt Cups" (chocolate pudding, crushed Oreos, gummy worms) and sharing information about the importance of worms and composting to sustaining you through healthy food!
Nov. 17, 2021
GIS Day 2021: A Compass for Change Wednesday, Nov. 17th, 9:30am - 3pm, various locations Come and celebrate the power of Geographic Information Sciences and spatial thinking with the UofL Center for GIS and the Department of Geographic and Environmental Sciences! This year's program emphasizes GIS as a tool to address social and environmental racism in our Louisville community. Program:
9:30 AM – 12 PM, Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library Basement A symposium of talks from community changemakers who use GIS to better our communities
9:30 AM- 10 AM Welcome and Happy 25th Anniversary to the UofL Center for GIS
10:30 AM – 11 AM- Marlesha S. Woods Art Embodied, Interdisciplinary Artist, and Teaching Artist
11 AM- 11:30 AM Dr. Lauren Heberle, Christopher Harrell, J.D.: Brownfields Community Benefit Project
11:30 AM – 12 PM Lauren Anderson: Green Heart Project
12 PM – 1 PM, Lutz Hall Atrium
Served pizza lunch and map gallery showcasing recent student, faculty and staff applications of GIS and spatial analysis.
1 PM – 3 PM, Lutz Hall, Helton GIS Laboratory, Room 224, and the 2020 Quad, outside of Lutz Hall (weather permitting)
Join Good Maps from 1PM to 2PM in the GIS Laboratory for some indoor mapping with Elliott Holmes and GoodMaps. By utilizing LiDAR and image recognition, we provide fast and accurate maps of indoor spaces. Join us at 1 PM or 2 PM to discuss accessibility and the usefulness of indoor mapping, along with an active, hands-on scanning demonstration.
Join ULCGIS Staff (weather permitting) from 2PM to 3PM in the 2020 Quad outside of Lutz Hall for a demonstration of the drone and unmanned aerial systems we have housed in the Department of Geographic and Environmental Sciences.
Celebrating Indigenous Heritage Tuesday, Nov. 16th, 6-7:30pm, College of Business room 106 Join the Cultural Center and Bellarmine’s Office of Identity and Inclusion as they host a student panel discussion on celebrating and exploring the current Indigenous experience locally, nationally, and globally. This panel will be moderated by Dr. Selene Phillips, Assistant Professor from UofL Department of Communications.
Nov. 16, 2021
Sustainability Roundtable: Jann Knappage, Board Chair, Community Farm Alliance Tuesday, Nov. 16th, 4:00-4:50pm, virtual - Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#) Join the UofL Sustainability Council as we continue our Fall Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm. Our speaker on November 16th will be Jann Knappage, Board Chair of the Community Farm Alliance. CFA works to organize and encourage cooperation among rural and urban citizens through leadership development and grassroots democratic processes to ensure an essential, prosperous place for family-scale agriculture in our economies and communities. CFA envisions a food and fiber system that provides nutritious food for Kentuckians in a manner that is socially, economically, and ecologically sustainable. We envision a system vital to the state’s economy. Jann hails from Wolfe County and has dedicated the last decade of her life to food and farming. Jann says, "not many things bring me greater joy than talking about food systems. Since moving to Kentucky in 2014, I have had the privilege to work with several organizations in their efforts to create food access for limited resource Kentuckians. Not just any food, but fresh, local food. Supporting the health of individuals and families, while supporting our Kentucky farmers, is foundational for healthy, thriving communities. In my current position with the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, I focus on working with the SNAP and SNAP-eligible audience on local food system projects. I also co-own a small farm outside Winchester, KY. We just completed our first farmers market season this year. We chose this lifestyle because we desire to walk gently on this earth and have a strong need to work in tandem with Mother Nature. All this being said, food and farming are my life’s work." Facebook Event. We'll gather online: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#). No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
Nov. 12, 2021
Rally for Divestment Friday, Nov. 12th, noon, SAC Clocktower Join the Student Sustainability Coalition for a rally calling on the University of Louisville to divest its endowment from fossil fuels, prisons, policing, and militarism. With a $700 million endowment and tremendous influence throughout Louisville and the state of Kentucky, the work of divestment at the University of Louisville is not just necessary; it is urgent. This event, open to everyone, will feature free food and plants, speakers, an art build, and a banner drop! It is part of a global day of action. Can't make it? No worries — sign the petition!
Nov. 11, 2021
The Cardinal Anti-Racism Agenda and Its Intersectional Imperative Thursday, Nov. 11th, 1-2pm, SAC Multipurpose Room or Microsoft Teams Join UofL's Commission on Diversity & Racial Equity (CODRE) as it hosts Donald “DJ” Mitchell, Jr. Ph.D., CDE® for a talk “The Cardinal Anti-Racism Agenda and Its Intersectional Imperative” Donald “DJ” Mitchell Jr., Ph.D., was appointed Bellarmine University’s inaugural chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer in June 2020. Prior to his appointment, he joined Bellarmine University in August 2017 as a full professor of education and chaired the M.Ed. in Higher Education Leadership and Social Justice program from 2018 to 2021. DJ holds a Ph.D. in educational policy and administration with a concentration in higher education from the University of Minnesota—Twin Cities, a master’s degree in educational leadership from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Shaw University. Since January 2019, DJ has co-chaired the President’s Advisory Board on Equity and Inclusion, which develops and reviews Bellarmine’s policies around hiring, training, and bias reporting for students, faculty and staff. As chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer, DJ serves as a member of President Susan M. Donovan’s cabinet, advising her and the cabinet on university-wide diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, programs, and policies. Register here.
Nov. 10, 2021
15th Annual Anne Braden Memorial Lecture with Elizabeth Hinton Wednesday, November 10th, 6:30pm, SAC Ballroom and livestreamed - register to attend The Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research is thrilled to announce that Elizabeth K. Hinton will present the 15th Annual Anne Braden Memorial Lecture: "The Fire This Time: Police Violence and Urban Uprisings from the 1960s to Breonna Taylor." Dr. Hinton, Associate Professor of History and of African American Studies and Professor of Law at Yale, is one of the nation’s leading experts on criminalization and policing, Dr.. Hinton’s research focuses on the persistence of poverty, racial inequality, and urban violence in the 20th century United States. In her new book, America on Fire: The Untold History of Police Violence and Black Rebellion Since the 1960s (Liveright, 2021), Hinton offers a sweeping historical account. From May 1968 to December 1972, by her count, some 960 Black communities across the country saw 1,949 separate disturbances, resulting in nearly 40,000 arrests, with more than 10,000 people injured and at least 220 killed. These incidents, which were often violent, were labeled “riots,” a label which has stuck, including in the scholarship. But Hinton argues that they must be understood as “rebellions” — part of a “sustained insurgency” against entrenched inequality and the harsh policing of the escalating war on crime. As Hinton demonstrates in America on Fire, the massive nationwide movement of 2020 protests in response to the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police had clear precursors—and any attempt to understand our current crisis requires a reckoning with the recent past. Presenting a new framework for understanding our nation’s enduring strife, America on Fire is also a warning: rebellions will surely continue unless police are no longer called on to manage the consequences of dismal conditions beyond their control, and until an oppressive system is finally remade on the principles of justice and equality. Hinton’s articles and op-eds can be found in the pages of the Journal of American History, the Journal of Urban History, The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Boston Review, The Nation, and Time. She also co-edited The New Black History: Revisiting the Second Reconstruction (Palgrave Macmillan) with the late historian Manning Marable. In her award-winning first book, From the War on Poverty to the War on Crime: The Making of Mass Incarceration in America (Harvard University Press, 2016), Hinton examines the implementation of federal law enforcement programs beginning in the mid-1960s that laid the groundwork for the mass incarceration of American citizens. Dr. Hinton’s lecture is free and open to the public and will be livestreamed from the SAC Ballroom.. • Please register to attend in person or virtually by November 8th; • All attendees are requested to be masked and fully vaccinated.
Nov. 8, 2021
Advancing Social Justice: The Four Roles of Social Change Monday, November 8th, 6pm-8pm, SAC MPR Often times when people talk about social justice, people are intimidated about how to get started and in what capacity they can get involved! Join the Muhammad Ali Institute and the LGBT Center as take part in an interactive facilitated workshop learning more about the 4 Roles of Social Change and how you can make an impact on the campus community and community at large. Through this event, we will explore and build appreciation for the various roles we play as change agents. Snacks will be provided! Please RSVP here.
Nov. 4, 2021
PUMPKIN SMASH!! Thursday, Nov. 4th, noon, SAC Ramp Don’t know what to do with your old pumpkins and Jack-o-Lanterns from Halloween? Don’t trash them! Turn them into stress-relief, worm food, and organic fertilizer! UofL is here to help you compost! Drop off your old pumpkins (and other plant-based fall decorations) in front of the Red Barn by the pumpkin composting sign any time from November 1st through noon on November 4th. At that time, all are invited to our annual Pumpkin Smash! Join us for composting fun and stress relief!Facebook Event.
Sustainability Roundtable: Matt Spalding, Olmsted Parks Conservancy Tuesday, Nov. 2nd, 4:00-4:50pm, virtual - Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#) Join the UofL Sustainability Council as we continue our Fall Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm. Our speaker on November 2nd will be Matt Spalding, Education and Volunteer Program Manager for the Olmsted Parks Conservancy. The Conservancy’s mission is to restore, enhance and forever protect Louisville’s Olmsted-designed parks and parkways, connecting nature and neighborhood while strengthening the community’s well-being. Keenly focused on their vision that all seventeen parks and six parkways are extraordinary, in every way, for everyone, they execute projects that achieve: Restoration - They restore the historical elements of the Olmsted Parks and Parkways through capital park investments. Enhancement - They enhance the parks through ecological restoration and natural areas management. They follow the historic planting plans for each park, plant hundreds of trees and bushes each year, keep invasive species out of the woodlands and maintain the formally planted landscapes. Community Connection - They deepen connections between neighbors and the parks through hands-on volunteer projects, Friends of Olmsted Parks neighborhood groups and playful educational programming in the parks. Facebook Event. We'll gather online: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#). No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
Arbor Day Tree Planting Workshop Friday, Oct. 29th, 1pm, Garden Commons (SW Corner of Strickler Hall) Join us in UofL's organic, student-managed garden to celebrate UofL Arbor Day with a tree planting and workshop at the Garden Commons! Come on out and learn how to plant and care for our arboreal neighbors while we celebrate all the wonders that they bring us! This workshop is part of our fall Garden Commons Workshops series which concludes next month with Wreath Making (Nov. 19th). The Garden Commons is a shared, collectively-managed space, open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on Facebook or Instagram. Facebook Event. This is a UofL Sustainability Week 2021 event!
Oct. 29, 2021
Seminar: Organic Vegetable Production Systems Friday, October 29th, Noon, Shumaker Research Building Room 139 Join us for this week's Biology Department Seminar featuring Dr. Krista Jacobsen from the University of Kentucky's Department of Horticulture, speaking on "Nutrient cycling and agroecosystem energetics in organic vegetable production systems." Dr. Jacobsen is an agroecologist whose research focuses on organic agriculture. She is also the Faculty Chair of The Food Connection, a local food systems institute at the University of Kentucky, and directs the University of Kentucky Sustainable Agriculture and Community Food Systems Undergraduate program. Dr. Jacobsen's research interests are in soil health, plant productivity, and ecosystem services in sustainable agricultural systems. Research in her group is often interdisciplinary, and often embedded in a local food systems context. Current research areas include soil process-related work in high tunnels, integration of cover crops in tunnels, and supporting year-round high tunnel production regions in the Mid-South. Her group primarily works in organic farming systems, and mostly with vegetables, but they occasionally dabble in wheat, flowers, and fruits. This is a UofL Sustainability Week 2021 event!
Oct. 29, 2021
EcoReps Arbor Day Lunch & Learn: Green Heart Project Friday, Oct. 29th, Noon-1:00pm, Ekstrom Library 254 Watch Video Recording. Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free vegetarian lunch! We continue our fall series on last Fridays at noon with a workshop in honor of UofL Arbor Day, featuring a pancake party in which you can sample some of the maple syrup we made from campus trees last winter!! As we eat, we will learn about Green Heart Louisville, a project of UofL's Envirome Institute that is using south-side neighborhoods of Louisville as a living laboratory to explore if planting trees and increasing green space in a neighborhood improves air quality and human health with the goal of developing a “greenprint” for creating healthier neighborhoods. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. This fall, we continue our series of workshops each month on last Fridays at noon. All are welcome. Facebook Event. This is a UofL Sustainability Week 2021 event!
Oct. 29, 2021
UofL Arbor Day Celebration 2021 Friday, Oct. 29th 10am, HSC at Abraham Flexner Way & Preston Noon, Ekstrom Library 254 or Microsoft Teams 1pm, Garden Commons Come help us restore Louisville's shrinking tree canopy. Join us for a celebration of UofL’s on-going commitment to trees and our status as a Tree Campus USA (for 11 years running!). See photos. Watch video.
Help us plant new trees on campus! 10am at HSC (Abraham Flexner Way & Preston) 1pm at Belknap (Garden Commons)
At noon, join us in Ekstrom 254 or online for a tree-themed EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Green Heart Project, featuring a pancake party in which you can sample some of the maple syrup we made from campus trees last winter!
A limited number of free native tree saplings will be available at the 10am HSC and 1pm Belknap tree-plantings to take home and plant in your yard or neighborhood!
At HSC (10am at Abraham Flexner Way & Preston), join us to plant a new tree behind Baxter.
At Belknap (1pm at Garden Commons), enjoy a hands-on Arbor Day Tree Planting Workshop, free bike-blender smoothies made entirely of tree fruits and nuts, and the UofL Botanical Society will be hosting a plant swap!
Co-sponsored by UofL's Sustainability Council, HSC Green Team, UofL Botanical Society, and UofL Office of Health Promotion. Facebook Event. This is a UofL Sustainability Week 2021 event!
Oct. 28, 2021
CANCELED DUE TO RAIN:
Solar-Powered Pancake Party! Thursday, Oct. 28th, 3:30-5:30pm, Red Barn Plaza Join us under the sun for a fully solar-powered celebration of all things LOCAL - Local Maple Syrup, Local Solar, and Local Music! UofL's Eco-Reps Program is hosting this event with the power of Ohio Valley Creative Energy, a non-profit organization with whom we have been working to bring more solar power to campus. They'll be tapping into the power of the sun to generate electricity for this event. Come check out the solar system while you enjoy a live band and a pancake supper featuring maple syrup we made last winter from the trees we tapped right here on campus! Facebook Event. This is a UofL Sustainability Week 2021 event!
Oct. 28, 2021
UofL Supplier Diversity Vendor Show Thursday, Oct. 28th, 1:30-5pm, University Club The University of Louisville seeks feedback on how we may best remove barriers into doing business with local, minority, small and women owned businesses. This event, hosted by Contract Administration and Procurement Services, will showcase approximately 40 local, minority, small and women owned businesses to the various departments at UofL. Additionally, we will host a social cocktail hour in conclusion of the event from 3:30-5pm. Please RSVP here. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
This virtual roundtable will bring together planners, advocates, scholars, and community organizers to explore together how we can build sustainable transportation systems and human-scale streets around the UofL campus. Come hear about existing work, help vision for a more sustainable transportation future, ask your questions, and find out how to get involved! Speakers include:
Carrie Butler, Executive Director TARC (Transit Authority of River City)
Chris Glasser, Director of Streets for People
Mike King, Director of Louisville Metro Office of Advanced Planning and Sustainability
Katie Rowe, Transportation Engineer and Planner at Gresham Smith (author of the new Eastern Pkwy plan)
Moderator:
Dr. Kelly Kinahan, Assistant Professor in UofL's Department of Urban & Public Affairs
Tree Talks: An Eco-Poetry Experiment Thursday, Oct. 28th, 12:30-2pm, Ekstrom Library West Lawn Building on poet and translator Wendy Burk's interviews with trees in her book Tree Talks: Southern Arizona, participants will learn about some of the trees on campus via the UofL Tree Tour, discuss an excerpt from Tree Talks, then employ some of Burk's strategies as we interview, transcribe, and craft poems out of our own tree talks, prioritizing listening as a mode of creativity and creative intervention. Facilitator: Dr. Kristi Maxwell. Meet at the Ginkgo Tree (tree #9 on the Belknap Campus Tree Tour) on the Ekstrom Library West Lawn near 3rd St. Facebook Event. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 28, 2021
HRtalks Wellness Workshop: Plant-Based Diets WATCH VIDEO RECORDING Thursday, Oct. 28th, 11am, online - register here Join Get Healthy Now to learn how to vote with your fork for a healthier you and a healthier planet! When done right, plant-based diets are delicious, satisfying, nutritious, and come with a significantly lower environmental footprint. All participants will earn points towards your $40 GHN monthly incentive! All faculty and staff are welcome. Register here. This is a UofL Sustainability Week 2021 event!
Oct. 27, 2021
Women and Climate Change Symposium Wednesday, October 27th, 5pm, SAC Multipurpose Room (Register here) or live-streamed (Register here) Join the UofL Women's Center and UNA Women at UofL for their 4th Annual Symposium, exploring the connection between gender and climate change, centering on the experiences of women. Learn about the consequences of climate change and how our communities and institutions respond locally and globally. Hear from experts on the issue and learn what you can do to help! Admission is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be provided. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 27, 2021
14th Annual Campus Sustainability Day Fair Wednesday, Oct. 27th 10am-2pm, Humanities Quad Stop by the Humanities Quad for the 14th annual celebration of all things sustainable at UofL and in our community! Learn what campus and community groups are doing to create a sustainable revolution. Sign-up to get involved and leave with some green freebies, great information, and a smile on your face! Facebook Event.
Shop and donate clothing, housewares, and all kinds of free stuff at our Pop-up UofL Free Store!
UofL Dining will offer free local hot cider!
UofL Environmental Health & Safety will be collecting all kinds of lamps & batteries for recycling, including: Alkaline (A, AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt); Button-cell; Lithium; Nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cad); Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH); Lead and Lead-acid; Carbon-zinc; and Mercury batteries.
If you'd like to host a sustainability-related booth or activity at the Campus Sustainability Day fair, please contact Maria Cora. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event! See photos.
Oct. 26, 2021
Sustainability Learning Café: Ethical Purchasing Tuesday, Oct. 26th, 1pm, on Microsoft Teams - Register here WATCH VIDEO RECORDING. Put your money where your mouth is! Join us to hear from a team of UofL experts working to advance sustainable purchasing within departments and across the university community as a whole. Learn about UofL’s Anchor Mission Initiative and how the purchases you make (either personal or on behalf of UofL) can help support a vibrant, sustainable local economy that invests in diversity, cooperatives, green businesses, and other values we hold in common. Utilizing our Purchasing Priorities and Planning (P3) Tool, you’ll be able to track your purchasing habits and work towards building wealth in long-neglected communities right here in Louisville. Presenters: • Amber Horn, Assistant Director, Contract Administration • Henry Cunningham, Director of Community Engagement • Tom Walton, Executive In Residence at UofL’s School of Public Health and Information Sciences • Ariana Levinson, Professor of Law • Justin Mog, Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives Register here. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 26, 2021
UofL Free Store FREE SALE! Last Tuesdays, Oct. 26th, Nov. 30th, 11:30am-1:30pm, Red Barn plaza These pop-up outdoor Free Sales are offered by the student-run UofL Free Store, recently relocated to SAC W303C. The space is like a thrift store where no money is exchanged and is run by students who help process donations and keep the store tidy and organized in support of the project to help keep useful items out of the landfill while meeting the needs of their peers. The Free Store is a space for the free exchange of clean, functional, durable items like clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books, school & art supplies, non-perishable food, and more. Donations can be made any time in the red bins at the base of the driveway just east of Unitas Tower, off Cardinal Blvd. Follow the Free Store on or .This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 25, 2021
Urban & Public Affairs Garden & Greenhouse Workday Monday, Oct. 25th, 5pm, UPA Garden (426 W. Bloom St., behind Bettie Johnson Hall) The Student Sustainability Coalition and UofL Botanical Society invite you to discover the wonders of UofL's OTHER garden, behind the Urban & Public Affairs Building, along the brick alley behind Bettie Johnson Hall. The student-designed UPA Horticulture Zone has been growing food & community since the Urban & Public Affairs Student Organization broke ground in May 2013! What had once been an uninviting patch of grass that had to be mowed regularly with fossil fuels was transitioned into an inviting outdoor gathering space beside our historic apple tree. The space is used to grow fresh, delicious produce available to the community in our mini orchard (peach, apple, fig, and native serviceberry, pawpaw, hazelnuts, and maypops) and in four raised beds filled with rich, organic compost made by volunteers on campus from food waste collected both on and off campus. The site includes two compost bins, five rain barrels to capture water from the roof for irrigation, native shade-tolerant plants for areas under the canopy, nitrogen-fixing red clover no-mow areas, and a large, season-extending greenhouse with solar panels to power the ventilation fans. We'll be harvesting maypops (native passion fruits), tidying up the garden after a long growing season, planting cover crops, and getting the greenhouse ready for year-round growing!! Dress to get dirty. Tools and gloves provided. This event is rain or shine - in the event of rain,we will work mostly in the greenhouse. Facebook Event. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 25 - Dec. 10, 2021
UofL Free Store Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 11am-1pm, SAC W303C UofL’s Free Store has finally settled into its new, more conveniently located home, in SAC W303C, just down the hall from the Cardinal Cupboard on the 3rd floor of SAC West! We've hired staff and will be open throughout the Fall semester on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 11am-1pm. All students & employees are welcome to "shop" for free clothing, shoes, accessories, linens, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books & media, school & art supplies, and more. Reuse, reuse, reuse! Donations are accepted any time we are open or 24/7 in the red bins at the base of the driveway just east of Unitas Tower, off Cardinal Blvd. Help us keep useful stuff out of the landfill while helping those in need! Volunteers are always welcome to keep the store open and tidy while sorting donations. UofL promotes an inclusive environment for all, regardless of gender identity and/or gender expression. The Free Store is a Transgender-Friendly space. The Free Store is closed whenever the university is not in session. Follow the Free Store on or .
Oct. 23, 2021
Green Heart South Louisville Tree Planting Saturday, Oct. 23rd, 9am-1pm, Meetup at Wyandotte Park (1104 Beecher St.) Calling all volunteers as we dig into this season of tree plantings starting on Saturday, October 23! Help us increase the tree canopy in neighborhoods most impacted by the urban heat island effect. This planting will focus on the Taylor-Berry, Jacobs, Hazelwood, Beechmont, Oakdale, and Wilder Park neighborhoods in South Louisville. This October tree planting is in partnership with UofL’s Green Heart project, a first of its kind multi-year study. By taking a closer look at the relationship we have with our neighborhood trees and their affect on our mental and physical health, we can continue to grow greener, healthier neighborhoods. If you would like to learn more visit: greenheartlouisville.com. Thank you to our sponsors: Louisville Grows, UPS, Arbor Day Foundation, The Nature Conservancy Kentucky and U of L Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute. Please contact Charlie at volunteer@louisvillegrows.org or 502-655-9830 with any questions or concerns. Register here. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 23, 2021
Central Park Improvement Day Saturday, Oct. 23rd, 8:30am-noon, Central Park The Old Louisville Neighborhood Council and UofL Sustainability Council invite everyone to volunteer at the fall 2021 Central Park Improvement Day. Consider volunteering a few hours of your time to do light chores to spruce up this historic Olmsted Park near campus. Meet at the Visitors Center at 8:30 am for coffee, hot chocolate, and donuts and check-in. Councilman David James is providing a free pizza and chili lunch at noon for all the volunteers. Many thanks to Councilman James and our community partners Brightside, Metro Parks, and the Olmsted Parks Conservancy. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 23-29, 2021
UofL Sustainability Week - Oct. 23-29, 2021 A full week of events to celebrate, raise awareness, and engage your passions for environmental, social & economic justice! Events include:
Sunday, Oct. 24, Noon-2pm – UofL Community Composting Volunteer Day (200 block of E. Bloom St. just one block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook and Floyd Streets - map here)
Friday, Oct. 29, 5-7pm – The Secret Garden (Urban & Public Affairs Garden, 426 W. Bloom)
UofL Sustainability Week is "crowd-sourced"! If you'd like to add an event to the calendar, please contact Justin Mog!
Oct. 19-20, 2021
Raise Some L - Support UofL's Sustainability Initiatives! Tuesday, Oct. 19th 6:02pm - Wednesday, Oct. 20th 11:59pm A lot has changed in 200 years—our commitment hasn't. Since 1798, the Cardinal family has dreamed big, worked hard and made a lasting impact on our community, commonwealth, and beyond.
Beginning at 6:02 p.m. on Oct. 19th, for 1,798 minutes, Cardinals everywhere will come together to celebrate who we are and Raise Some L. This is a Cardinal call to action to all students, alumni, faculty, staff, and fans to do two simple things:
Make a gift to the Green Fund for UofL and support our sustainability initiatives! Donate here. Use your smart phone or computer to make a gift of ANY amount.
Spread the word. Share your good deed with friends that day on social media using #RaiseSomeL.
Your donations can help us realize this vision by supporting initiatives such as:
Our Sustainability Living-Learning Community which provides an opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of the principles and practice of sustainability, while developing skills, leadership, and a community of support.
Efforts to make UofL even more Bike-Friendly, such as our free BikeShare program;
Organic, campus Food Gardens where students, faculty, and staff build community and vital life skills while experiencing the unique pleasures of turning tiny seeds into delicious, hyper-local produce.
We invite you to learn more about our on-going UofL sustainability initiatives and to explore the many ways you can get involved and help us create a better world right here, right now.
Oct. 19, 2021
Sustainability Roundtable: Lissa McCracken, Louisville Energy Alliance Tuesday, Oct. 19th 4:00-4:50pm, virtual - Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#) Join the UofL Sustainability Council as we continue our Fall Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm. Our speaker on October 19th will be Lissa McCracken, Executive Director of the Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center (KPPC) and Board member of the Louisville Energy Alliance. The Alliance promotes energy efficiency and conservation through ENERGY STAR programs and certifications. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, they offer educational events and programs to commercial building owners and managers, helping them access resources to improve energy efficiency, benchmark energy consumption, and obtain ENERGY STAR Certification. Lissa has over 20 years of experience in the environmental field and has been a KPPC team member since 1998, but was appointed Executive Director in 2015. Prior to joining KPPC, Ms. McCracken held positions as an environmental inspector, engineering technologist and enforcement specialist for the Kentucky Division of Waste Management. Facebook Event. We'll gather online: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#). No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
Oct. 16, 2021
Irish Hill Adaptive Reuse Walking Tour Saturday, Oct. 16th, 11 am, WORK Architecture (1122 Rogers St) The Society of Urban Perambulators, led by Patrick Piuma, Director of UofL’s Urban Design Studio, is hosting a walking loop with our field guide Mitchell Kersting of WORK Architecture + Design and friends around the Irish Hill neighborhood and some forays into adjacent Phoenix Hill. We will see some adaptive reuse, new infill and historic underground structures. We will meet at WORK Architecture at 10:45 am and begin the stroll at 11 am, on Saturday, October 16. From firehouses, cemeteries, alleys, beer caves and modern infill, Irish Hill offers something for everyone. Facebook Event.
Oct. 15 - Nov. 2, 2021
Anti-racism workshops for all staff and faculty Friday, Oct. 15th - Tuesday, Nov. 2nd, Register here. The UofL Center for Family and Community Wellbeing is conducting a research study which provides anti-racism workshops for all White and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) staff and faculty. Learn powerful and practical tools to effectively respond to interpersonal and systemic racism in your life, on campus and in the community. Workshops are once per week for 90 minutes each for three consecutive weeks. Register here. IRB # 21.0322 For more information, please visit the webpage. The staff group will meet Fridays, 9-10:30 a.m., Oct. 15, 22 and 29. Faculty groups will meet Tuesdays, 9:30 -11 a.m., Oct. 19, 26 and Nov 2.
Oct. 14, 2021
Farm To Table Dinner Thursday, Oct. 14th, 5-7pm, BAB Quad - Gottschalk Circle Standard Ticket: $20 or 2 Meal Swipes Cocktail Ticket $25 (for guests 21 and up) Tickets available at any UofL Dining register or call 502-852-5211 Join us for Good Food and Live Music! UofL Dining is hosting this special event to help you reap the bounty of the harvest season and support local farmers! Join us for a celebration of farmers, local food and most of all, our Cardinal community. Each of our executive chefs has carefully crafted a locally sourced dish inspired by quality seasonal ingredients and Kentucky style favorites. At 6pm, we will be presenting the 2021 Josh Smith Memorial Sustainability Award to a community member or group who has contributed to UofL's Sustainability Initiatives. Tickets are available for $20 (or 2 meal swipes) at any UofL Dining register with cash, card or Flex Points. Phone orders can also be placed at 502-852-5211. For those guests 21 and older, cocktail tickets are available for an additional $5. Support our local Kentucky farms and join us for an evening of flavor, culinary arts and community.
Oct. 1, 2021
Plant Power! Friday, Oct. 1st, 11am-1pm, Ville Grill The Office of Health Promotion and UofL Dining invite you to join them at UofL's 30% locally-sourced, zero-waste, all-you-care-to-eat dining hall to discover the power of plants on World Vegetarian Day! Join us to try some plant-forward meals that sideline the death, abuse, and environmental destruction that comes with a meat-based meal in order to center the health and light-living embodied in delicious, protein-rich vegetarian and vegan meals! Vegetarian entrees will be featured throughout the dining hall for lunch. Faculty and staff can get in for the all-you-care-to-eat $7 Meal Deal on World Vegetarian Day.
Oct. 1, 2021
Campus Tree Advisory Committee Fall 2021 Meeting Friday, Oct. 1st, 10am-11:30am, Microsoft Teams Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 841 628 012#) The Campus Tree Advisory Committee is open to all employees, students & community members interested in helping UofL protect & expand our tree population. We meet just once a semester. The agenda includes:
Updates: recent/impending tree plantings, removals and maintenance plans
Planning for UofL Arbor Day Celebration 2021 - Schedule for Friday, Oct. 29th? 10am Planting at HSC? Noon EcoReps Arbor Day Lunch & Learn: Green Heart Project (Ekstrom 254 or online) 1pm Arbor Day Tree Planting Workshop (Garden Commons, Strickler Hall) - What? Plant trees – what kind/where? Give away saplings? Offer fruit and tree-based smoothies? Other ideas? - Where at HSC? Potential planting location? - Who? Any volunteers to help out?
Tree-related Service Learning Projects - Prep: 2022 Maple-Tapping season - Any fall tree-planting volunteer opportunities on or off campus? - Any 2021-22 classes on offer which are/could integrate tree-related service learning?
Race and Place: Understanding Race in Louisville, in Kentucky, and in the U.S. with UofL’s Dr. Kalasia S. Ojeh Wednesday, Sept. 29th, 6:30pm, LFPL Main Library (301 York St.) When was the last time your race played a role in your interactions with your colleagues, neighbors, and people you meet here in Louisville? In this talk, Dr. Kalasia S. Ojeh will give a history, definition, and description of critical race theory, and discuss race relations at the national level relative to our everyday localized experience. Dr. Ojeh is Assistant Professor in the University of Louisville's Department of Pan-African Studies, and a 2020-2021 Commonwealth Center for the Humanities and Society Faculty. She is editor of the Journal of Social Problems and the Co-Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee for the College of Arts & Sciences. Learn more and register for this free fast class here.
Sept. 28, 2021
Sustainability Roundtable: Jacek Jasinski, Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research Tuesday, Sept. 28h 4:00-4:50pm, virtual - Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#) Join the UofL Sustainability Council as we continue our Fall Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm. Our speaker on September 28th will be Jacek Jasinski, PhD, a Research Scientist and Materials Characterization Theme Leader focused on understanding the mechanisms underlying physical properties and functionality of technologically important device structures and materials. Dr. Jasinski earned his M.Sc. in Solid State Physics (1992) and doctorate in Physics of Semiconductors from Warsaw University (Poland) in 1997. In 2008, he joined the Institute for Advanced Materials and Renewable Energy at the University of Louisville Speed School of Engineering as Chief Scientist. In 2009, Jacek was appointed Theme Leader in Materials Characterization at the Conn Center. Jacek is author/co-author of 200 original research papers in refereed journals, over 40 articles in refereed conference proceedings, and is co-author of a book chapter in "Dilute III-V Nitride Semiconductors and Materials Systems." In his current position, Jacek collaborates with UofL and external faculty as well as industrial partners on a number of various materials development projects, mainly in the fields of energy, catalysis, and nanomaterials. In his research, he applies electron microscopy in combination with diffraction and spectroscopic techniques to study the relationship between material structures and their chemistry and physical properties to understand mechanisms underlying physical properties, functionality, and durability of technologically important materials and device structures. Facebook Event. We'll gather online: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#). No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
Sept. 28 - Nov. 30, 2021
UofL Free Store FREE SALE! Last Tuesdays, Sept. 28th, Oct. 26th, Nov. 30th, 11:30am-1:30pm, Red Barn plaza These pop-up outdoor Free Sales are offered by the student-run UofL Free Store, recently relocated to SAC W303C. The space is like a thrift store where no money is exchanged and is run by students who help process donations and keep the store tidy and organized in support of the project to help keep useful items out of the landfill while meeting the needs of their peers. The Free Store is a space for the free exchange of clean, functional, durable items like clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books, school & art supplies, non-perishable food, and more. Donations can be made any time in the red bins at the base of the driveway just east of Unitas Tower, off Cardinal Blvd. Follow the Free Store on or .
Sept. 24, 2021
"Confronting Racism in City Planning and Zoning" by Joel Dock of Louisville Metro Planning and Design Friday, Sept.24th at 3:30pm, Lutz Hall room 225 This presentation is part of the Geographic & Environmental Sciences Seminar Series. It is crucial in planning for an equitable future that all citizens have access to fair and affordable housing. To do so, we must confront the past in order to move our land use practices forward for all. The themes presented throughout the interactive exhibit, “Confronting Racism in City Planning and Zoning,” focus on the discriminatory land use practices and ideas that have shaped Louisville, KY for over a century. The exhibit begins with a basic introduction to zoning and land use regulations, and then dives deeper into the specific policies, people, and methods that have shaped patterns of housing segregation in Louisville Metro. The exhibit serves as a historical framework to ongoing efforts to reform the Land Development Code.
Sept. 24, 2021
Workshop: Gardening as Resistance RESCHEDULED: Friday, Sept. 24th, 12-1pm, Garden Commons (SW Corner of Strickler Hall) Join us in UofL's organic, student-managed garden for a conversation about how growing our own food collectively is an act of resistance to the dominate, capitalist, greed-driven culture. This workshop will be facilitated by Garden Intern, Ashton Lange and is part of our fall Garden Commons Workshops series which continues next month with workshops on: Medicinal Plants (Oct. 15th); Trees (Oct. 29th); and Holiday Wreathmaking (Nov. 19th). The Garden Commons is a shared, collectively-managed space, open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on Facebook or Instagram. Facebook Event.
Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free vegetarian lunch! We continue our fall series on last Fridays at noon with Rebecca Hollenbach, Executive Administrator at Louisville Metro's Center for Health Equity. The Center for Health Equity is dedicated to public service and participatory research that is community-based and focused on the elimination of disparities in health due to race, gender, age, socioeconomic status, or geography. Rebecca has been working for Louisville residents as part of Louisville Metro Government since she moved here in 2016. In her time at the Center for Health Equity, she has led key projects such as the 2017 Health Equity Report and the community health needs assessment. She also helped transition the Center for Health Equity from 5 employees to 40, with a focus on root causes, data and policy. She currently coordinates policy and planning work for the COVID-19 response and is managing the 2021 Health Equity Report. Rebecca founded LouEval, a network of Louisville evaluators and is a graduate of Louisville Metro’s leadership program, Executive Fellows. Rebecca’s passion is working towards a Louisville where all residents can live long, healthy, and happy lives. This means addressing the ways systems of power, like racism, impact our society and creating solutions that will move us closer to equity. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. This fall, we continue our series of workshops each month on last Fridays at noon. All are welcome. Facebook Event.
Sept. 22, 2021
Student Sustainability Coalition Arts & Crafts Social Wednesday, Sept. 22nd, 5-7pm, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) Get to know the members of the Student Sustainability Coalition and find out what we are all about. We’ll have free food & materials, all you need to bring is yourself! (You can bring your own art stuff if you want, but that’s not required.) This event is rain or shine, as there will be a tent to protect us.
Sept. 18, 2021
UofL Botanical Society Garden Workdays Saturday, Sept. 18th, 8am-noon west of Life Sciences The UofL Botanical Society invites volunteers to join us for a workday at two different campus gardens that really need the help of plant people like you! We'll start out, from 8am-10am in theKorfhage Native Plant Garden next to the Life Sciences building! Help us create an even more inviting habitat for pollinators on campus. Please RSVP here. Then, from 10am-noon, we'll move over to the Latin-American & Latino Studies (LALS) Serenity Garden in the northwest corner of Stevenson Hall. Please RSVP here. Participants can come to just one or both and are encouraged to bring: plenty of water, a snack, gardening gloves, a hat, long pants, sunscreen. We will not hold the workday if it is raining, above 90 degrees F, or is otherwise hazardous conditions.
Sept. 14, 2021
Sustainability Roundtable: Dr. Tamara Sluss Tuesday, Sept. 14th 4:00-4:50pm, virtual - Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#) WATCH VIDEO RECORDING Join the UofL Sustainability Council as we continue our Fall Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm. Our second speaker will be Dr. Tamara Sluss, Director of UofL's Interdisciplinary Masters in Sustainability and a professor in the Dept. of Urban & Public Affairs. Dr. Sluss is originally from Ashland, Kentucky, but she considers herself a Louisvillian. Dr. Sluss earned her Ph.D. in Biology at UofL studying the ecohydrology of the Ohio River with Dr. Jeffrey D. Jack. She has served as biology faculty at Kentucky State University for thirteen years as the program leader and taught fourteen hours per semester while conducting research with undergraduates on water quality, stream fish and macroinvertebrate communities, biofuel production on marginal lands, and invasive plant species. For service and teaching, her major areas include: aquatic ecology, freshwater sustainability, environmental policy, climate change, small-scale, local agriculture and sustainable business operations including the distilled spirits industry. Personally, Tamara loves to be outside hiking, climbing, or SUP on Floyd’s Fork. Her research interests include: Water resource quality and accessibility, parks and recreational usage and planning, agroecology, urban ecology. Facebook Event. We'll gather online: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#). No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
Sept. 10 - 29, 2021
Antiracism Workshops for all students, faculty & staff Sept. 10th - 29th, online - register here Join UofL's Anti-Racism Movement! White and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) students, faculty & staff are all invited to learn powerful and practical tools to effectively respond to interpersonal and systemic racism in your life, on campus, and in the community. Workshops are provided by the UL Center for Family and Community Well-Being, funded through the UL Cooperative Consortium for Transdisciplinary Social Justice Research. These workshops are part of a research study and will be held once per week for 90 minutes each for 3 consecutive weeks. The workshop schedule is as follows:
UofL Botanical Society First Fall Meeting Friday, Sept. 10th at 6pm in BAB 325 The goal of the Botanical Society is to share the love of plants with the world through service, education, and community. We love plants and we do all kinds of work that deals with plants. If you like plants, have plants, want to learn more about plants, want to garden for fun, or even just hang out with some really awesome people, then you are going to fit right in!! WE HAVE SO MUCH FUN STUFF PLANNED! We have hikes, gardening, seminars, plant swaps, plant sales, and cool crafty stuff planned and it’s going to be super-duper awesome!! We are going to talk about all we have planned, talk about what BoSo is all about and all that jazz. We will have snacks!! RSVP on Engage.
Sept. 9, 2021
What’s the Buzz?! Thursday, Sept. 9th, 10:30am – 2pm, Davidson Quad UofL Dining Services invites you to join us for a local showcase of honey and meet our new Sustainability Coordinator, Lindsay Klingenschmidt! Bring your reusable mug as they will be serving free tea with local honey! Around noon you'll have a chance to learn about UofL's new apiary at our Community Composting Project, just a block north of campus and how you can get involved in some (small) animal husbandry! Facebook event. Event details.
Sept. 3, 2021
Workshop: Cool Weather Gardening Friday, Sept. 3rd, 12pm-1pm, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) (See Photos. Watch Video.) We kick-off our fall workshop series in UofL's organic Garden Commons with a focus on how to extend your growing season into the much more pleasant shoulder seasons when water, weed, and insect pressures wane. Fall is an often overlooked gardening season, and we are here to help you take full advantage of it! In fact, early September is the best time to rejuvenate your garden and make it produce vegetables through Christmas! Planting cole crops in late summer allows them ample time to grow before the first frosts, but because they are so frost tolerant, they continue soaking up the sun's rays and continue growing, albeit slowly through December. In fact, gardeners often have better luck growing fussy vegetables, like broccoli and cauliflower in fall than in spring because you don’t have to worry as much about insect pests, weeds, or bolting. And the cooler temperatures also make for sweeter and less bitter greens. Root vegetables are also perfect for fall gardening. You don’t have to pick them before frost. Things like carrots can be left in the ground, mulched with straw or leaves, and dug as you need them. In this workshop, we'll focus on frost tolerant plants, like cole crops and lettuces, and how to protect them. Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, lettuces, carrots, turnips, rutabagas, and mustard greens are all varieties good for planting in fall. Other plants can be left in the garden over winter to be harvested in the spring, like onions and garlic. Join us in the Garden Commons to learn (by doing) how to grow hyper-local, super-delicious vegetables, herbs, and fruits! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we gather together every Friday at noon throughout the fall (Aug. 20 - Dec. 10) to harvest, weed, water, plant, and learn. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. Upcoming special workshops include: 9/17 Gardening as Resistance; 10/15 Medicinal Plants; 10/29 Tree Planting (UofL Arbor Day); and 11/19 Wreathmaking. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on Facebook or Instagram. Facebook Event.
Aug. 31, 2021
Sustainability Roundtable: Louisville Climate Action Network Tuesday, Aug. 31st 4:00-4:50pm, virtual - Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#) Join the UofL Sustainability Council on August 31st as we kick-off our Fall Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm. Our first speaker will highlight the work of the Louisville Climate Action Network (LCAN). This non-profit envisions a net-zero Louisville in which our needs are met by energy efficiency and renewable energy. LCAN offers customized programs showing ways to reduce Louisville's carbon footprint, and advocates for smarter public policies to reduce carbon pollution and cut costs. LCAN has three main functions: 1. Action inspiring education through our web site, e-newsletter, videos, book club and classes—from free, customized programs to dependable B4UBuy Workshops; 2. Strategic advocacy for smarter public policies to reduce carbon pollution and cut costs, because changing light bulbs alone won’t suffice, plus civic education; and 3. Experienced based, energy efficiency services to other area non-profit organizations. Facebook Event. We'll gather online: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#). No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
Aug. 31, 2021
Women's Equality Day Tuesday, Aug. 31st, 11am-1pm, Red Barn August 26th is the Anniversary of Women Winning the Vote! Are you ready to celebrate? Join the UofL Women’s Center in the celebration! Women’s Equality Day is celebrated in the U.S. on August 26 in recognition of women winning the right to vote. In addition the Voting Rights Act of 1965 will be celebrated. There will be voter registration, informational booths and refreshments in the Red Barn. Come out and learn more about Women’s Equality Day! Masks required while in the Red Barn. per the University's requirement for masks in public, indoor spaces for all university and community members. People often forget that women could not vote throughout the U.S. until 1920. This August 26th is the 100th anniversary of women winning the right to vote through passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. The 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act was also celebrated this year. Both women and men owe a great deal to the brave suffragists who persevered over seventy years until they succeeded. They were led by outstanding American patriots like Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucy Stone, Susan B. Anthony, Ida B. Wells, Carrie Chapman Catt, Alice Paul, and many others. We remember them all - speakers, field workers, political organizers, strategists, demonstrators, and prisoners - and honor their love of democracy on Equality Day, August 26. This 95th anniversary also marks the start of the drive to recognize the final five years of this great civil rights movement, leading up to its centennial in 2020. New efforts like the campaign to put a woman on the $20 bill and placing statues of suffragists in New York and Tennessee show that exciting activities have already begun. Since women in every state were involved, it can be very rewarding to learn about that part of local history. This year, celebrate women's vital victory for democracy. Remember, women won their political independence with the help of supportive men and their success made the U.S. a more complete democracy. Like the Fourth of July, Women's Equality Day is a day for all of us to celebrate.
Aug. 31, 2021
HRtalks Wellness Workshop: Active Transportation Tuesday, Aug. 31st, 11am, online - Register here Join Get Healthy Now to learn how to transform your commute from a polluting, unhealthy, frustrating part of your day into a clean, satisfying workout! Get fit just by getting around! Join the UofL Get Healthy Now team for this fun virtual learning workshop that will support your overall wellbeing and give you the opportunity to earn 200 points toward your 2022 $40 GHN monthly incentive. Get Healthy Now will be teaming up with the Sustainability Council on Aug. 31st to discuss the health benefits of active transportation and help you learn techniques that will transform your daily commute. All faculty and staff are welcome. Register here.
Aug. 30 - Sept. 30, 2021
Cards Commuter Challenge 2021 August 30 - September 30, 2021. University-wide UofL wants you to save money, burn calories, put an end to pollution, and win prizes…all by simply choosing to get to campus in a new way! Record your trips on Cardinal Directions throughout the Cards Commuter Challenge (August 30 - September 30) and each week you'll have the chance to win one of the $50 weekly prizes or the $250 Grand Prize! One student and one faculty/staff member will win each week! Any trip by means other than driving alone increases your chances of winning!
Step 1: Join the Challenge online!
Register for free on the Cardinal Directions trip-finding and carpool-matching platform
Step 2: Challenge yourself (and your friends!) to get to campus differently! Try these life-affirming alternatives to the expense, road-rage, pollution, and parking hassles of driving alone:
BUS: Ride any TARC route free with UofL ID (just swipe your card as you board - any time, anywhere).
CARDpool: Organize your own carpool with friends, family, colleagues, or classmates; or find rides & offer rides online through Cardinal Directions.
WALK, SKATE, or BIKE: Get your workout just by getting where you need to go under your own power! If you don't have your own bike, borrow one free from UofL Bikeshare or join LouVelo citywide bikeshare for half-price with your @louisville.edu address ($7.50/month gets you unlimited trips of up to one hour without any additional charges).
VANPOOL: Employees can get in on a vanpool, get your ride home guaranteed, or enter to win additional monthly prizes with Every Commute Counts.
SKIP THE COMMUTE: Work or study from home for maximum convenience, savings, and safety!
* NOTE: Though certainly better than driving, getting around via lazy, coal-powered electric scooters does not qualify for this Challenge. Skip the dirty electricity and use your muscles to qualify!
Tuesday, Sept. 7th & Wednesday, Sept. 8th, 1-3pm Join us at the SAC Clocktower for some free Bike Blender Smoothies and Bike Tune-ups!
Friday, Sept. 17th - Carpool Challenge We challenge you to find a carpool…to school, work, restaurants, movies, etc....on 9/17. Use hashtag #CardsCommuterChallenge to share your Carpool Karaoke moments!
Thursday, Sept. 23rd, 5pm - Historic Walking Tour (meet at Humanities Quad) UofL Archivist and local historian, Tom Owen, will provide an educational walking tour of Belknap Campus and Old Louisville. Come talk a walk with us and learn from a UofL staff member (and former Metro Council Chair) who continues to walk, bike, take the bus, and carpool everywhere he goes!
Wednesday, Sept. 29th, 5pm - Skating Night (meet at Blue Lot across from The Ville Grill at 3rd & Brandeis) Skateboard, rollerblade, or roller skate on over to the lot across from The Ville Grill for a fun night of skating together! We'll end the roll with ice cream at Comfy Cow!
FINAL RESULTS:
We are thrilled with our collective accomplishments: From Aug. 30 – Sept. 30, participants logged 1,094 trips on foot, bike, bus, or car/vanpool, covering 11,246 miles, preventing 8,137 pounds of carbon pollution, saving $5,505, & burning 101,600 calories.
Congratulations go out to ULPD staff, Jessica Stivers, who logged the most trips (71 bus rides!) and to our Grand Prize $250 raffle winner: Valeryia Kukharskaya, a REACH student assistant from the Class of 2023, who logged 416 miles over 32 carpool commutes, preventing 169 pounds of carbon pollution.
Here are the final standings:
Rank Name Trips 1 Jessica Stivers 71 2 Jolisha Hines 66 3 Justin Mog 64 4 Tonja Craig 62 5 M. Ruth Dike 61 6 Rachel Singel 50 7 Sophia Anner 46 8 Laura Frost 46 9 Tara McKinley 44 10 Cathy Carter 44 11 Joanna Mroczkowska 42 12 Shirley Wu 42 13 Michael Purcell 40 14 Sonja Faul 40 15 Steffany Gayton 34 16 Elizabeth Riesser 34 17 Ryan Lloyd 34 18 Valeryia Kukharskaya 32 19 Alicia Fox 32 20 Chad White 32 21 Wyn Garfinkle Plymesser 25 22 Pat Smith 22 23 Tammy Green 18 24 David Hoetker 17 25 Nicholas Richter 16 26 Jim Warner 15 27 Avery Kolers 13 28 Victoria Levy 12 29 Ethan Johnson 8 30 Lenore Hoyt 6 31 Rachel Roberts 6 32 Darla Samuelsen 4 33 Jill Wegenast 4 34 Chelsea Giovacchino 4 35 Amber Willetts 2 36 Kathy Moore 2 37 Jelayna Williams 2 38 Sean Roth Roth 2
Aug. 27, 2021
EcoReps Lunch & Learn Workshop: Student Leadership for Sustainability Friday, August 27th, Noon-1:00pm, Ekstrom Library 254 (watch recording) Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free vegetarian lunch! We'll kick off our fall series with a panel of student leaders from around campus. Together, we will facilitate a conversation about student priorities and perspectives for improving campus sustainability and how students can collaborate to advocate for and organize around these priorities. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. This fall, we continue our series of workshops each month on last Fridays at noon. All are welcome. Facebook Event.
Aug. 24-26, 2021
Student Involvement Fairs Tuesday-Thursday, Aug. 24th-26th, 11am-1pm, Red Barn plaza Sustainability only happens when students GET INVOLVED! So come explore the many sustainability-related student organizations and campus groups at UofL while enjoying some free food! Stop by the UofL Sustainability table on Tuesday or Thursday to find out how you can make a difference!
Garden Commons Fall Workdays Fridays, 12pm-1pm, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) All are welcome at our weekly group workdays in UofL's organic Garden Commons at the southwest corner of Strickler Hall, east of the Speed Art Museum Parking Garage, and across the walkway from the Biology Department's Korfhage Native Plant Garden! Join us to learn (by doing) how to grow hyper-local, super-delicious vegetables, herbs, and fruits! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every Friday at noon throughout the fall (Aug. 20 - Dec. 10) to harvest, weed, water, and plant. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. Select dates will feature a special workshop on various topics: 9/3 Cool Weather Gardening; 9/17 Gardening as Resistance; 10/15 Medicinal Plants; 10/29 Tree Planting (UofL Arbor Day); and 11/19 Wreathmaking. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on Facebook or Instagram. Facebook Event.
Aug. 19-22, 2021
Sustainability in Welcome Week 2021 Aug. 19th - 22nd, 2021 The UofL Sustainability Council will welcome new students to campus with a variety of events designed to engage your passion! Events include:
Thursday, Aug. 19 Garden Commons Salsa Party 3:00 - 4:00pm Garden Commons (southwest corner of Strickler Hall) Stop by UofL's organic, student-run Garden Commons to sample some of the delicious fresh produce we've grown together over the summer and discover how you can get involved and learn how to grow your own food right here on campus! Sponsored by the UofL Sustainability Council and the Office of Health Promotion. Photos. Video.
Thursday, Aug. 19 Cardinal Frenzy 7:00 - 11:00pm BAB Quad Stop by the UofL Sustainability Council booth for some fun, engaging activities designed to inform and inspire your green living on campus! Bring your bike for a free bike tune-up! Photos.
Friday, Aug. 20 Garden Commons Workday 12pm-1pm Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) All are welcome at our weekly group workdays in UofL's organic Garden Commons! Join us to learn (by doing) how to grow hyper-local, super-delicious vegetables, herbs, and fruits! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we gather weekly to plant, weed, water, and harvest together. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on Facebook or Instagram.
Friday, Aug. 20 Sustainability Shopping Spree! 5:00 - 7:00pm on the SAC South Plaza The UofL Free Store and Cardinal Cupboard will be holding a pop-up shop where everything is FREE. These student-run services are available year-round to help keep useful stuff out of the landfill while lowering your bills. The Free Store is a place for free exchange of clothing, shoes, accessories, linens, kitchen & housewares, cleaning & school supplies, and much more. The Cardinal Cupboard is our on-campus food pantry offering both fresh and packaged foods whenever you need. Photos.
Saturday, Aug. 21 - S.O.U.L. Service Projects 9:30am - 1:00pm, Meetup SAC Multipurpose Room By volunteering at SOUL, you’ll have the opportunity to help local community organizations that benefit the environment, nature, houseless populations, youth, and many more groups and communities. The Sustainability Council is offering on-campus volunteer sites for SOUL, including the Garden Commons and UofL Community Composting project, in addition to the many other community service projects! Get to know fellow students and UofL faculty and staff while exploring diversity on campus and in the Louisville community. Discover how to make the most of UofL service and leadership opportunities, then work alongside those you met to learn first-hand about the many facets of our “Possibility City.” Register to volunteer here.
Saturday, Aug. 21 Sustainable Louisville Bike Tour 2:00 – 4:00pm meet up outside the SRC. Photos. Take a fun afternoon bike ride with the Student Cycling Coalition and UofL Sustainability Council! Explore your new community through the lens of environmental stewardship and social justice. Don’t have a bike? Check one out from the SRC through UofL’s Bikeshare Program or take a spin on a LouVelo bike for the day. Check out our route here.
Sunday, Aug. 22 UofL Community Composting Volunteer Day Every Sunday noon-2pm (250 E. Bloom St. just one block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook and Floyd Streets) Come help us turn “trash” into treasure as we manage UofL’s volunteer-powered community composting operation. Dress to get dirty. Tools provided. Learn about worm composting and becoming a UofL EcoRep!
Pollinator Garden Workday Saturday, July 17th, 8am-10am, west of Life Sciences The UofL Botanical Society invites volunteers to join us for a workday at the Korfhage Native Plant Garden next to the Life Sciences building! Help us create an even more inviting habitat for pollinators on campus. Participants are encouraged to bring: plenty of water, a snack, gardening gloves, a hat, long pants, sunscreen. We will not hold the workday if it is raining, above 90 degrees F, or is otherwise hazardous conditions. Please RSVP here.
The Race to Save The World is a climate documentary with a uniquely optimistic approach. It follows passionate activists whose single-minded focus is the creation of a sustainable world for future generations. These climate warriors, ages 15 to 72, are in the trenches fighting for a livable future, regardless of the personal cost. Emmy award-winning filmmaker Joe Gantz brings an urgent and intimate portrait of the protests, arrests, courtroom drama, and family turmoil these activists endure as they push for change. The Race to Save The World is an energizing call-to-action that inspires viewers to quit waiting on the sidelines and start making their voices heard. This screening and panel discussion is being organized by Extinction Rebellion Kentucky, who act with peace and ferocious love in our hearts for these lands, for life.
We hope you will watch with us at 5:15 p.m (Eastern Time) on July 8th for a virtual 'Watch Party' (but you are welcome to watch the film any time after purchase and before the panel), then join us for the live panel event immediately following at 7 p.m.
About our panel: Bringing a local perspective to the strategic conversation on how to run The Race, is Louisville's own Justin Mog. Dr. Justin Mog has served since 2009 as the University of Louisville’s Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives. He earned his B.S. in Environmental Studies & Geology from Oberlin College (OH) and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Land Resources from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Institute for Environmental Studies. Justin was a Fulbright scholar to the Philippines in 2001, where he did his dissertation research on developing and applying a framework for evaluating sustainable rural development programs. Before coming to Louisville, Justin served three years in Peace Corps - Paraguay where he and his wife worked with farm families and NGOs to promote sustainable rural prosperity. After 25 years working in community radio around the world, in 2017, Justin helped launch Louisville’s progressive, grassroots Forward Radio WFMP 106.5fm, where he can be heard hosting the weekly program Sustainability Now! He seeks an Earth restored and lives his life accordingly, as a car-free, TV-free, vegetarian, beekeeping, gardening, urban foraging Quaker with a fully solar-powered home.
The Race to Save The World has won best documentary at the Soho International Film Festival, and it also won best documentary at the Indian Cine Film Festival in Mumbai. It was accepted into the Paris International Film Festival and the Dumbo Film Festival (Dumbo as in Brooklyn). It was also accepted into the Cannes Independent Film Festival, the North Dakota Environmental Film Festival, and the London Eco Film Festival.
Purchase $10 tickets here. After unlocking, you'll have 20 days to start watching. Once you begin, you'll have 20 days to finish watching the film. The July 8th at 7:00 pm EDT livestream can be viewed anytime until August 20th at 3:00 pm.
June 27, 2021
Idlewild Butterfly Farm garden workday Sunday, June 27th, 8-10am, 1100 Logan St. The UofL Botanical Society welcomes all who love butterflies and want to keep our little friends happy and well during this summer time for a special workday. The Botanical Society will be providing a garden maintenance service to our local butterfly farm called the Idlewild Butterfly Farm. Known for their eastern black swallowtails and monarchs, our job is going to be ensuring the host plants are growing well and healthy and not growing to excessively. There are possible chances to learn about caterpillar farming as well, and many more things to learn! Things to bring: Light clothing (shorts and tees), Hats, Sunscreen, Water bottle, Light snack, and Garden gloves. RSVP on Engage.
June 26, 2021
Scott's Gap Hike and Trash Cleanup Saturday, June 26, from 10:00am–1:00pm Jefferson Memorial Forest, Scotts Gap Trailhead, 13473 Scotts Gap Rd, Louisville Join the UofL Botanical Society for a fantastic summer hike and trash cleanup! We will be tackling the Scotts Gap Shortcut Trail. Come prepared! You should bring: Plenty of water, hiking shoes/boots, bug spray, long pants, a hat, a snack or two, a camera, and field guides. We will be meeting in the parking lot by the trailhead marker at 10 o'clock. If you need a ride/carpool, email mrmcco07@louisville.edu. BoSo will provide you with bags and gloves for trash cleanup as we hike. RSVP on Engage.
June 21, 2021
Join the Conversation: Becoming Antiracist - Failure, Success & Survival Monday, June 21st, 5-7pm, online Moving beyond Conversations about racism and into antiracist action by building a shared understanding of what it means to be an antiracist and how to take appropriate action as individuals and collectively to foster a more equitable and inclusive community. Conversation topics are based on Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's Bestselling text, "How To Be an Antiracist". Reading is not required for participation. Panelists: President Neeli Bendapudi, Shauntrice Martin, Representative Attica Scott, Shameka L. Parrish-Wright. Sponsored the Office of Diversity Education & Inclusive Excellence, Office of the President, Senior Associate Vice President for Diversity & Equity, and Louisville Alumni. Register here.
June 21, 2021
The Taboo of Race: Color-blind Racism and the Violent Brain Monday, June 21st, noon, online Dr. Oliver Rollins is a sociologist who explores the ways race, racism, and other social processes of inequality impact the making and use of neuroscience. His book, Conviction: The Making and Unmaking of The Violent Brain (Stanford University Press, July 2021), traces the development of neuroimaging research on criminal behaviors, with special attention to the limits of this controversial brain model when dealing with aspects of social difference, power, and inequality. Currently, he is working on two new projects, one that examines the challenges, consequences, and promises of the neuroscience of implicit racial bias, and another that focuses on the politics of and potentials for social justice orientated mind and brain sciences. Co-sponsored by the Office of Diversity & Equity and the Black Faculty/Staff Association. For more information and to register, RSVP to Diane Whitlock at dlwhit01@louisville.edu.
Juneteenth: A Long Time Coming Monday, June 14th, noon, SAC Ballroom or online The Office of the President and the Black Faculty/Staff Association present the inaugural Juneteenth lecture series "Juneteenth: A Long Time Coming" in virtual and in-person formats. The keynote address will be delivered by Professor Melissa Harris-Perry, the Maya Angelou presidential chair with Wake Forest University. Professor Ricky L. Jones, graduate director and chair, UofL department of Pan-African studies, and Brigitte Burpo, clinical assistant professor with the UofL department of health and sport sciences, will serve as co-moderators. Please register here.
June 12, 2021
Pollinator Garden Workday Saturday, June 12th, 10am-noon, west of Life Sciences The UofL Botanical Society invites volunteers to join us for a workday at the Korfhage Native Plant Garden next to the Life Sciences building! Help us create an even more inviting habitat for pollinators on campus. Participants are encouraged to bring: plenty of water, a snack, gardening gloves, a hat, long pants, sunscreen. We will not hold the workday if it is raining, above 90 degrees F, or is otherwise hazardous conditions. Please RSVP here.
June 5, 2021
Central Park Improvement Day Saturday, June 5th, 8:30am-noon, Central Park The Old Louisville Neighborhood Council and UofL Sustainability Council invite everyone to volunteer at the spring 2021 Central Park Improvement Day. Consider volunteering a few hours of your time to do light chores to clean up this historic Olmsted Park near campus and get ready for a variety of free summer events. Meet at the Visitors Center at 8:30 am for coffee and donuts and check-in. Councilman David James is providing a free barbecue lunch at noon for all the volunteers. Many thanks to Councilman James and our community partners Metro Parks and the Olmsted Parks Conservancy.
June 4, 2021
Serviceberry Foraging Workshop Friday, June 4th, noon, Garden Commons (SW of Strickler Hall) Bring a pail or Tupperware and get ready to load up on the sweetest "secret" right under our noses! Serviceberries (aka Juneberries) are native to Kentucky and they are planted all over the city as a common, low-maintenance street tree. The fruits are ripe for only two weeks around June 1st. They are similar to blueberries but a little bit nutty (the trees are in the almond family!). UofL's campus boasts many loaded serviceberries and during this special workshop, we will walk around to visit them all! Pick and take home as many as you can. Enjoy them fresh or freeze them for pies and smoothies year-round! Meetup at the Garden Commons and we'll go from there. Masks will be required and we’ll practice physical distancing to keep everyone safe. Facebook Event.
Becoming Anti-Racist: Color, White & Black Monday, May 24th, 5pm, Zoom - Register here Move beyond conversations about racism and into antiracist action by building a shared understanding of what it means to be an antiracist and how to take appropriate action as both individuals and collectively in order to foster a more equitable and inclusive community. Conversation topics are based on Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's Bestselling text, "How To Be an Antiracist". Reading is not required for participation. A collaborative effort between the Office of Diversity Education & Inclusive Excellence, Office of the President, Senior Associate Vice President for Diversity & Equity, and Louisville Alumni. Register here.
May 20, 2021
UofL Music Dean Teresa Reed: A Way Forward on Race Thursday, May 20th at noon, hosted online by the Filson Historical Society This talk will explore the patterns and habits that often make race a difficult topic to discuss. Reading excerpts from her forthcoming book, You're Likely Not a Racist: Answers for Curious White People, Teresa Reed will share both data from research and insights from her own life experience. She will explore the paradigm that perpetuates racial tension and will argue for a new paradigm that can bring understanding, healing, and hope. She will also address some of the awkward, but honest questions about race that White people are often afraid to ask. The outcome of her talk will be the sense that there is a path forward for all who seek diversity, equity, inclusion, and understanding. Teresa Reed holds a Ph.D. from Indiana University, where she studied in Music Theory, Music History and Literature, and African American History. She spent twenty-five years at The University of Tulsa, serving there as Professor of Music, Director of the School of Music, Associate Dean, and Director of the African American Studies Certificate. She has authored three books, two of which have won national awards. She currently serves as Dean of the School of Music at the University of Louisville. Her fourth book, You're Likely Not a Racist: Answers for Curious White People, is forthcoming later this year. Register for free online.
May 1 - Sept. 30, 2021
2021 National Bike Challenge May 1st to September 30th, 2021 Saddle up and ride for Team UofL in the 2021 National Bike Challenge! Show your support for a healthy lifestyle and sustainable transportation. Register for the National Bike Challenge and Join Team UofL as an individual to compete against your peers. Simply log your trips by bicycle for fun, fitness, or transportation. Your miles and days cycled will qualify you for great prizes through Get Healthy Now, including the grand prize of a $400 voucher to a local bike shop, co-sponsored by UofL's Sustainability Council! The National Bike Challenge is open to everyone, however the Get Healthy Now competition is restricted to UofL employees, retirees, and their spouses/qualifying adults. Check out our online resources for UofL Bicyclists - with handy maps, videos, and tips for getting around town care-free and car-free!
Together, from May 1st through September 30th, we rode 36,689 miles on 2,333 rides, including 2,850 miles of bike commuting that prevented 1,831 pounds of carbon pollution.
Congrats to our Grand Prize winner, DJ Biddle, Director of UofL's Center for GIS, who rode 2,655 miles over 109 rides (including 2 days of bike commuting) to earn a $400 voucher to a local bike shop!
Honorable mentions go to last year’s winner, Kamila Bujko, who has since left UofL, but logged 4,092 miles over 163 trips this year; and to our Top Bike Commuter, UofL’s Sustainability Coordinator, Justin Mog, who finished as the 7th Top Commuter in the nation with 1,677 miles of bike commuting over 123 days.
This year’s Challenge may have ended, but it is never too late to pick up some healthy, sustainable two-wheeling habits! Check out our online resources for UofL Bicyclists - with handy maps, videos, and tips for getting around town car-free and care-free!
Garden Commons Summer Workdays Fridays, 12pm-1pm, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) All are welcome at our weekly group workdays in UofL's organic Garden Commons at the southwest corner of Strickler Hall, east of the Speed Art Museum Parking Garage, and across the walkway from the Biology Department's Korfhage Native Plant Garden! Join us to learn (by doing) how to grow hyper-local, super-delicious vegetables, herbs, and fruits! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every Friday at noon throughout the summer (Apr. 30 - Aug. 20) to plant, weed, water, and harvest. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. Face masks and physical distancing required to keep everyone safe as we emerge from the pandemic. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on Facebook or Instagram. Facebook Event.
April 26, 2021
Joining the Conversation: Becoming Anti-Racist - Ethnicity, Culture, Behavior & Space Monday, April 26th, 5:00 - 6:30pm, online - register here Moving beyond conversations about racism and into anti-racist action requires building a shared understanding of what it means to be an anti-racist and how to take appropriate action as individuals and collectively to foster a more equitable and inclusive community. The conversation topics to be used during Monday’s event are based on Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's best-selling text, "How To Be an Antiracist," but reading is not required for participation. Panelists: Karina Barillas, Minda Honey, Ramona Lindsey, Renesha Martin. A collaborative effort between the Office of Diversity Education & Inclusive Excellence, Office of the President, Senior Associate Vice President for Diversity & Equity, and Louisville Alumni. Register here.
April 22, 2021
Employee Success Center Learning Café: Five Ways You Can Live Green While Working Remote Earth Day, Thursday, April 22nd, 11am, virtual - Register here. The Sustainability Council is partnering with the Employee Success Center to offer a free Learning Cafe training for all UofL staff who are interested in exploring how to "green" their work environments through sustainability practices that can save money, minimize our environmental footprint, empower people to take ownership of space, and build community. If you've always wondered what you can do to live more lightly on the Earth and to center social, economic, and environmental stewardship in your day-to-day work, then this is for you! Join us on Earth Day 2021 to support sustainability and explore “living green” in these 5 domains: food, transportation, conservation, zero waste, and closing the loop. Bring your burning questions! This training will be facilitated by UofL's Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives, Dr. Justin Mog, UofL EcoReps Director, Dr. Brian Barnes, and Delphi Center Sr. Associate Director, Dr. Patty Payette. Register here.
April 17, 2021
Old Louisville Tree Planting Saturday, April 17th (Rain Date: April 24th), 9am-noon Meet up at Cochran Elementary School (1601 S 6th St) The Old Louisville Neighborhood Council and the UofL Sustainability Council invite volunteers to help restore the urban canopy in our tree-borhood just north of Belknap Campus. We'll be planting 50-60 street trees (2" dbh) with our neighbors at locations scattered throughout the neighborhood. Planting sites: Gaulbert @6th, Hill @3rd, 6th @Magnolia, 6th @Park, Ormsby @2nd, Brook @Oak, Brook @Magnolia, and Burnett @Floyd. Volunteers should report to the central check-in site at Cochran Elementary School to be assigned to small, physically distanced tree-planting teams. Donuts, coffee and light breakfast items will be available prior to 9am, when work will begin. A pizza lunch will be served for all volunteers after the trees are planted. All are welcome. Tools will be provided, but volunteers may also bring their own shovels and gloves. Masks and physical distancing required. In the case of rain, this event will be held on April 24th. Questions should be directed to Herb Fink 502-552-0399. Facebook Event.
April 16, 2021
EcoReps Workshop: Maple Tapping Pancake Party! Friday, April 16th, Noon-1:00pm, Under tent on Humanities Quad You can also join us virtually for the presentation: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability! We'll wrap up the year on April 16th, with the return of our annual maple syrup harvest celebration after a winter of tapping UofL trees! Come enjoy some pancakes with our very own, hyper-local maple syrup while we talk trees and local sweetness with our community partner, Dave Barker. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. This spring, we continue our series of live workshops each month on last Fridays at noon. All are welcome. Facebook Event.
Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 442 798 161#) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable on alternate Fridays throughout the spring at 11am. To conclude our spring series, on April 16th, we will be in conversation with UofL Masters in Sustainability student, Sarah Becknell. Sarah will be completing her degree this year and she will be sharing with us her research on "Emergency Food Assistance Centers in Rural and Urban Communities in Kentucky." Sarah is a REACH Graduate Student Assistant at UofL and received her Bachelors' degree in Agriculture and Natural Resources from Berea College in 2018. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about efforts to address food insecurity throughout the Commonwealth. No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. Facebook Event.
April 13, 2021
Grawemeyer Award Lecture: Global Environmental Governance Tuesday, April 13th 1:00-2:30pm, Online - Register here. The 2021 Grawemeyer Award winner for Ideas Improving World Order - Ken Conca, will give a talk on his award winning idea "An Unfinished Foundation: The United Nations and Global Environmental Governance." The UN must rethink its approach to environmental problems The United Nations can tackle global environmental challenges far more effectively by incorporating two overlooked parts of its mandate—human rights and peace—into its efforts. So says Ken Conca, an American University international relations professor who has won the 2021 University of Louisville Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order for the ideas set forth his book “An Unfinished Foundation: The United Nations and Global Environmental Governance.” The U.N. has addressed environmental issues using legal and sustainable development approaches but also needs to pursue strategies linked to its role as a protector of human rights and peace, Conca says. The organization should declare a safe and healthy environment to be a basic human right, give its Security Council a well-defined role in safeguarding the environment, make sure its environmental initiatives are conflict-sensitive and seek environmental peacebuilding opportunities, he argues. “His book is a crucial first step in a conversation about how the U.N. can better address global environmental threats,” said Charles Ziegler, world order director. “He identifies a critical failure of a vital institution grappling with one of the most important issues facing humanity and suggests ways to overcome it.” Conca is a member of the U.N. Environment Programme’s Expert Advisory Group on Conflict and Peacebuilding and founded the Environmental Peacebuilding Working Group in Washington. He was a reviewer for the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and served on a scientific steering committee for the International Human Dimensions Program on Global Environmental Change. He has twice won the International Studies Association’s award for best international environmental affairs book. The U.N., formed in 1945 after the devastation of World War II, works to maintain international peace and security, prevent conflict, promote peace and create conditions in which peace can flourish. There will also be a Q&A with the winner after the talk. Register here.
April 9, 2021
Rain Barrel Making Workshop Friday, April 9th, noon, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) Join us in UofL's organic garden for a hands-on workshop in which you will learn how to make your own rainwater catchment system. Help us install a rain barrel on the tool shed at our new Garden Commons location, and learn more about water collection and sustainable irrigation methods! Lilias Petit-Scott from the Jefferson County Soil & Water Conservation District will be leading us in this informative workshop. Face masks and physical distancing required to keep everyone safe during the pandemic. RSVP on Facebook.
April 8, 2021
The Critical Connection Between Housing Security and Environmental Justice Thursday, April 8th, 6pm, online - register here The Department of Sociology's Jon H. Rieger Speakers Series will feature Dr. Cathy Kuhn on April 8th. Dr. Kuhn joined the Metropolitan Housing Coalition as its Executive Director in the fall of 2020. She has been working in the homeless and housing field for over 20 years, serving as the Chief Strategy Officer at Families in Transition, a large homeless and housing provider in New Hampshire, as well as serving as the Director of the New Hampshire Coalition to End Homelessness, a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding effective solutions to homelessness through research, education and advocacy. Dr. Kuhn holds a PhD in sociology/urban studies from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in resource development. Both her master’s thesis and dissertation were applied research projects aimed at enhancing delivery and outcomes of key federal housing programs. From 1997-1999, Dr. Kuhn lived in Panama where she served as a Peace Corps Volunteer teaching environmental education in primary schools. Currently, Dr. Kuhn is also an Adjunct Professor of Sociology, with experience teaching at numerous colleges and universities. Attendees are asked toregister for the event here and will receive a confirmation email including information about joining the webinar.
April 7, 2021
Solve Climate by 2030: Kentucky Climate Solutions Dialog Wednesday, April 7th, 2-4pm, online - Register here Will be livestreamed and posted afterward via YouTube UofL's Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research is excited to host the Kentucky event as part of Solve Climate by 2030 - A Global Dialog on Green Recovery / Climate Solutions / Just Transition. On April 7th, university and high school students across the US and around the world will tune in to 100 coordinated university-hosted regional webinars from fifty different countries. How can ambitious state and local action put us on the way to solving climate change by 2030? Here in Kentucky, our panelists will include: 1. Rebecca Goodman, Secretary, KY Energy and Environment Cabinet 2. Steve Ricketts, Co-Owner & General Manager – Business Development, Solar Energy Solutions LLC 3. Zachary Kuznar - Managing Director of Regulated Renewables, Duke Energy Moderators: Jacek Jasinski and Joshua Spurgeon, Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research The schedule will be: 2:00-3:00pm Climate Solutions Webinar 3:00-4:00pm Panel Discussion PLEASE REGISTER HERE to join the webinar live, or if you would like to be e-mailed a link to the recording. For more info, see the event webpage.
April 5, 2021
Story of Plastic Monday, April 5th, 6pm, Microsoft Teams Engage Lead Serve Board Green Initiatives is hosting this event to highlight the drastic impacts that plastic production has on communities around the U.S. that are shown in the documentary The Story of Plastic. We will also be talking about ways that we can help out make change that can truly be impactful and help build up community. Viewing the documentary is free and and a link will be sent to those who register for the event.
April 2, 2021
Sustainability Roundtable: Josh Miller, IDEAS xLab Friday, April 2nd, 11am, online WATCH VIDEO RECORDING Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 442 798 161#) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable on alternate Fridays throughout the spring at 11am. On April 2nd, we will be in conversation with Josh Miller from IDEAS xLab which is a dynamic artist-run nonprofit based in Louisville - and working nationally - to champion inclusion and belonging through creativity, art, and action. Join us to learn about the collaboration-based projects they lead, and the workshops and keynotes they offer the community. No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. Facebook Event.
Click here to join the meeting Or call in 502-792-9582 (ID: 140 609 474#) The Campus Tree Advisory Committee is open to all employees, students & community members interested in helping UofL protect & expand our tree population. We meet just once a semester. Facebook Event. The agenda includes:
Updates: recent/impending tree plantings, removals and maintenance plans
Update on Campus Tree Inventory & UofL Tree App
Updates/Maintenance of Belknap Tree Tour – Fixing StoryMap? Plaque replacements?
Planning for UofL Arbor Day Celebration 2021 - When? Shall we wait until Fall again? Perhaps Friday, Oct. 29th? - What? Shall we: Plant trees? Give away saplings? Offer fruit and tree-based smoothies? Other ideas? - Where? Belknap and HSC? Potential planting locations? - Who? Any volunteers to help out?
Tree-related Service Learning Projects - Recap: 2021 Maple-Tapping season EcoReps Workshop: Maple Tapping Pancake Party! Friday, April 16th, Noon-1:00pm, Under tent on Humanities Quad - All are encouraged to volunteer to help with these fall plantings in UofL’s Tree-borhood: - Old Louisville Tree Planting - Saturday 3/27 (rain date 4/3) and 4/17 (rain date 4/24), 9am-noon, meetup at St. Catherine & Garvin - Any 2021 classes on offer which are/could integrate tree-related service learning?
Nature Scavenger Hunt and T-Shirt Printing at Iroquois Park Saturday, March 27th, 1-2pm, Iroquois Park Amphitheater (1080 Amphitheater Rd) Join the UofL Botanical Society at Iroquois Park for a Scavenger Hunt! We will be making mandalas out of the pieces of nature that we find. And then we will be stamping some t-shirts with what we find!! It's going to be a great time to meet people and to get a free t-shirt! It is going to be totally fun, awesome, and will be a great introduction into spring. If you plan to attend this event, please RSVP on Engage so we can have an idea of how many t-shirts to purchase. We will be following all COVID-19 guidelines as outlined by the CDC and the University of Louisville. Masks must be worn at all times. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided to you.
March 27, 2021
Old Louisville Tree Planting Saturday, March 27th (Rain Date: April 3rd), 9am-noon Meet at St. Catherine St. & Garvin Pl. The Old Louisville Neighborhood Council and the UofL Sustainability Council invite volunteers to help restore the urban canopy in our tree-borhood just north of Belknap Campus. We'll be planting 50-60 street trees (2" dbh) with our neighbors at locations scattered throughout the neighborhood. Volunteers should report to the central check-in site at St. Catherine Street & Garvin Place to be assigned to small, physically distanced tree-planting teams. Donuts, coffee and light breakfast items will be available prior to 9am, when work will begin. A pizza lunch will be served for all volunteers after the trees are planted. All are welcome. Tools will be provided, but volunteers may also bring their own shovels and gloves. Masks and physical distancing required. In the case of rain, this event will be held on April 3rd. Questions should be directed to Herb Fink 502-552-0399. Facebook Event.
March 26, 2021
EcoReps Workshop: Resilience Justice Friday, March 26th, Noon-1:00pm, online Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability! Our featured speaker on March 26th will be Professor Tony Arnold, the Boehl Chair in Property and Land Use at the University of Louisville, where he teaches in the Brandeis School of Law and the Department of Urban and Public Affairs and directs the interdisciplinary Resilience Justice Project. Professor Arnold teaches and researches about social and environmental justice and governance at the intersection of land, water, and the environment. He has won numerous awards for teaching, mentoring students, and research, and has taught or researched at several universities, including Stanford, UCLA, Florida, Houston, and Puerto Rico. He is active in public policy and community service and has served on many government and nonprofit boards and commissions in Texas, California, and Kentucky, including community-based economic-justice and environmental-justice organizations in low-income communities of color. Resilience justice is about the unequal vulnerabilities of low-income communities of color to many different kinds of shocks and changes, including climate change, economic and housing shocks, health crises, pollution releases, etc. Systemic racism, structural inequality, colonialism, and other embedded injustices create cross-system effects that undermine communities’ adaptive capacities. We will focus on one type of inequality affecting low-income neighborhoods of color: green and blue infrastructure, which includes parks and green spaces, trees and forests, clean or restored waterways, biotic stormwater controls, community gardens, and the like. Examples from Louisville, Tampa, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC will be discussed, as will policy and governance reforms. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. This spring, we continue our series of live, virtual workshops each month on last Fridays at noon. All are welcome. Facebook Event.
Ohio River Future Forecast: A View From University Students Tuesday, March 23rd, noon, online - register here The Ohio River Discussion Series will be featuring Architecture, Political Science and Engineering students from UofL and the University of Cincinnati who will share multidisciplinary projects highlighting the Ohio River. The students will also reflect on the future as envisioned in the Ohio River Basin Plan. If you would like to attend, please register here.
The Ohio River Discussion Series is an opportunity for communities to share their knowledge and passion for the Ohio River. This monthly series of webinars features topics in Clean Water, Ecosystem Restoration, Research, Education, Transportation, Flood Control and Recreation. The Series was created by the Ohio River Recreation Trail in 2020. In 2021, the Series was expanded with additional partners to provide additional content and support. The Partners include the Ohio River Recreational Trail, the Ohio River Basin Alliance, the Foundation for Ohio River Education, ORSANCO, and the National Park Service.
March 20, 2021
UofL Native Plant Garden Expansion Workday Saturday, March 20th, 9am-noon, west of Life Sciences The UofL Botanical Society invites you to join us in helping maintain and expand the Biology Department's Korfhage Native Plant Garden. Volunteers will be working with Dr. Masters on expanding the pollinator garden and improving the overall growth of the plants inhabiting the garden! We need a lot of people for this since it is a big project to finish. So come all and enjoy getting your hands on dirt! RSVP on Engage.
March 19, 2021
Sustainability Roundtable: Louisville Grows Friday, March 19th, 11am, online WATCH VIDEO RECORDING Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 442 798 161#) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable on alternate Fridays throughout the spring at 11am. On March 19th, we will be in conversation with Lisa Dettlinger, the Program Director at Louisville Grows, about their activities and programs. Louisville Grows is an environmental, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to Grow Greener, Healthier Neighborhoods. Their vision is to foster green, just and sustainable neighborhoods in Louisville. They seek to be a leading nonprofit in advocating for health equity through the environmental platforms of urban forestry and urban agriculture. Louisville Grows’ neighborhood-based urban forestry program focuses on rebuilding the urban tree canopy with a goal of planting 1000 trees each year. Their Urban Agriculture program is designed to build capacity in community gardens by providing technical assistance, education and infrastructure. Healthy House programs, workshops and classes center on healthy living, healthy eating, environmental education or environmental equity. They are dedicated to restoring the urban tree canopy and providing environmental education opportunities that will lead to ending health disparities in our community. No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. Facebook Event.
March 12, 2021
Pollinators + Beekeeping Workshop Friday, March 12th, noon, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) Join us in UofL's organic garden for a workshop all about pollinators, specifically bees! Bees are an integral part of our ecosystem, especially within the garden. Without them, we wouldn't get the wonderful produce we cherish in our gardens and farms. We want to celebrate bees and the beautiful honey they make. We will be discussing how to make a garden more pollinator-friendly. Check out UofL Community Composting Project's new beekeeping setup and learn more about pollinators and urban beekeeping from the Kentuckiana Beekeepers Association! Face masks and physical distancing required to keep everyone safe during the pandemic. RSVP on Facebook.
White Nationalists' Attacks on Campus: What is the Role of White People in Dismantling Racism? UofL Faculty & Staff: Friday, March 12th, 11am - Register here UofL Students: Tuesday, March 16th, 4 pm - Register here White people have a stake in understanding systemic racism in the past and present. Recent white nationalist recruitment on the UofL campus and the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 have a common theme, which this workshop will explore. Following a presentation by Louisville Showing Up for Racial Justice (LSURJ), participants will break into small groups and create an action plan while engaging with UofL's Cardinal Principles and commitment to anti-racism. Presented by UofL's Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, and Student Government Association.
March 12, 2021
Engaged Scholarship Symposium Friday, March 12th, 10am-2:30pm, online - Register here The Annual Engaged Scholarship Symposium is an opportunity to network and share current research and teaching activities involving community partners and service to the community. Please join us for a half day of panel presentations, lightning talks, and recognition of UofL faculty receiving national awards in community-engaged scholarship. The opening Plenary Session will include recognition of: Faculty: Dr. Cate Fosl – Anne Braden Institute, College of Arts & Sciences The W. K. Kellogg Community Engagement Scholarship Award 2019 Recipient Community Partner: The Fairness Campaign Faculty: Dr. Dedra Hayden and Krista Roach – School of Nursing The W. K. Kellogg Community Engagement Scholarship Exemplary Award 2020 Recipient Community Partner: Kentucky Racing Health and Welfare Fund The 10:45am Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Darren E. Lund, Professor, University of Calgary on "Seeking Cultural Humility in Justice-Based Community Engagement." Dr. Lund’s talk will offer a timely reminder that this work of attending to difference is not simply about pursing harmony with our colleagues, students, and community partners. Bringing about social and institutional changes toward racial equity requires thoughtful advocacy and even some professional risk. Dr. Lund will offer specific insights and ideas from his three decades of work on social justice activism and human rights. He will address notions of privilege, and the need to attend to our own complex identities in community engaged work. His presentation will highlight research from a community-driven university education program that seeks to foster cultural humility in pre-service teachers. For over a decade, the award-winning Service Learning for Diversity Program has worked collaboratively with community agencies that serve diverse young people, including immigrant and refugee children, youth with disabilities, LGBTQ2+ youth, and Native/Indigenous youth. Participants can expect a lively talk that includes meaningful take-aways and resources for a range of settings, as well as some time for questions and answers. Event is free, but registration is required.
March 12, 2021
Brandeis School of Law and the Journal of Animal and Environmental Law 2021 Spring Symposium Friday, March 12th, 9:00am-12:30pm, Microsoft Teams - Join Here The UofL Brandeis School of Law's Journal of Animal and Environmental Law will be hosting their 5th Annual Spring Symposium on Friday, March 12. Everyone is invited to join us for this educational day featuring a variety of environmental and sustainability policy experts. The schedule will be as follows: 9:00am Welcome & Introduction 9:10am Louisville Metro Land Development Code Equity Review Emily Liu, AICP, Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services 9:50am Solar Energy Issues in Kentucky 2021, Net Metering Issues for. Rooftop Solar and Siting Issues in Utility-Scale Solar Arrays Tom FitzGerald, Kentucky Resources Council 10:30am The Link Between Animal Abuse and Crimes Against People Joye Keeley, Kentucky Link Coalition 11:10am Environmental Justice and Coal Bankruptcies in Eastern Kentucky Mary Cromer, Appalachian Citizens' Law Center 11:50am Sustainability and the Evolving Standard of Care for Design Professionals Jean Terry, Manion Stigger LLP 12:25pm Closing No pre-registration is necessary. Join the symposium here
March 5, 2021
Seed Starting Workshop Friday, March 5th, noon-1pm Greenhouse at the garden behind Urban & Public Affairs (426 W. Bloom St.) (NOTE: This event was rescheduled from 2/12 due to inclement weather / university closure) Get a jump-start on your food garden this year! Join us in the greenhouse at the garden behind Urban & Public Affairs, 426 W. Bloom St. (west of Bettie Johnson Hall) to learn about starting seeds to save money, get better results, and make the most of the growing season. Learn how and why to start seeds early with this hands-on workshop. Feel free to bring your own seeds to start and containers to take them home in, or help us start some seeds to be planted in our Campus Gardens. Face masks and physical distancing required to keep everyone safe during the pandemic. Facebook Event.
Hike at Caperton Swamp Saturday, February 27th, 10:30-11:30am, Caperton Swamp (3916 River Rd) Join the UofL Botanical Society for our first hike of the semester! It's been a crazy winter and we are really excited to get back out there! This hike is a change of scenery from our previous hikes. Caperton swamp is located just off River road on the corner of Indian Hills Trl. Spring is here and we are ready to go check out what mother nature has been saving up for! Come prepared! Wear comfortable, waterproof shoes, long pants, and dress for the weather. We will be out here rain or shine! RSVP on Engage.
Feb. 26, 2021
EcoReps Workshop: Urban Orchards & Foraging Friday, February 26th, Noon-1:00pm, online Register in advance for this meeting Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability! Our featured speaker on February 26th will be Amanda Fuller from Lots of Food urban orchard & market garden. She will provide a virtual fruits & nuts tour (and late winter foraging). Amanda established Lots of Food on 5 vacant lots in the Portland neighborhood in 2014, to demonstrate conservation practices, produce food for food-insecure neighborhoods, and plant Louisville's first & only almond & hazelnut orchard. It's nuts!! Amanda sells nuts, honey, and other products, and teaches foraging workshops. This presentation is a collaboration with the Urban Agriculture Coalition's Friday Virtual Chat series. Find out more and check out the Urban Ag calendar at the Urban Agriculture Coalition's website. You must register in advance for this meeting here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. This spring, we continue our series of live, virtual workshops each month on last Fridays at noon. All are welcome. Facebook Event.
Feb. 24, 2021
Winter Sustainability Literature Club Wednesday, Feb. 24th, 6pm, Microsoft Teams Are you interested in plants, natural and holistic health, or learning more about the roots of medicine? Come join the discussion and learn about indigenous botany, plant wisdom, and scientific knowledge! The Engage Lead Serve Board (ELSB) Green Initiatives is sponsoring this winter book club for those interested in learning more about sustainability. The discussion and trivia game on February 24th will focus on the seminal text by Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants. Those interested can RSVP here for a free winter care package, including a copy of the book, essential oil roll-on, and a candle made locally. Reading the book is not required to attend this event, and we welcome all students!
Feb. 23, 2021
11th Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Conference Tuesday, February 23rd, 6-8pm, virtually on Microsoft Teams - Register here The University of Louisville Women’s Center and Women 4 Women Student Board are raising awareness of human trafficking in Kentucky to educate students and the community and to take action to prevent it. The 11th Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Conference will be held on Tuesday February 23rd 6-8pm virtually on Microsoft Teams. The program will be recorded and posted afterwards. The focus of this year’s conference will feature local anti-human trafficking efforts, what we can do as a community, and the impact of COVID on these efforts. Register here.
The conference agenda includes the following:
Survivor Speak Out
Human Trafficking Policies & Legislation – Teena Halbig, United Nations Association-USA – KY Division
Presentations from local anti-human trafficking organizations:
Amy Nace-Degonda, Catholic Charities of Louisville Bakhita Empowerment Initiative
Dr. Theresa Hayden, People Against the Trafficking of Human (PATH) Coalition of KY
Jennifer Beagle, Safe Passage
Feb. 23, 2021
The Black Wall Street Race Massacre, 100 Years Later: What Have We Learned? Tuesday, February 23rd at 4pm-5:30pm, online - register here Join us for a conversation with entrepreneur and author Clifton L. Taulbert as we look back at the 1921 Tulsa race massacre and destruction of Black Wall Street, and how its impact is still being felt today. Hosted by UofL alum OJ Oleka, this conversation is sure to be an enlightening look at a dark time in our country’s history. Clifton Taulbert "returns" to the Center for Free Enterprise Menard Family Lecture Series, having visited the university in person last February. He is an award-winning author of 14 books, an entrepreneur, business consultant, and international speaker. He is currently the President and CEO of Roots Java, a national coffee supply company wholly owned by African Americans. OJ Oleka graduated from UofL's College of Business with a degree in marketing and a minor in political science. He went on to receive his MBA and PhD in leadership and higher education from Bellarmine University. He is currently president of the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities. Last summer, as racial tensions were rising in Louisville and around the country, OJ and fellow UofL alum Terrance Sullivan founded AntiRacismKY, a bi-partisan coalition with the goal of eliminating systemic racism in the state through policy change. This event is part of the Menard Family Lecture Series. It is free, but registration is required.
Feb. 19, 2021
Sustainability Roundtable: Zero Waste UofL Friday, Feb. 19th, 11am, online - watch video recording Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 442 798 161#) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable on alternate Fridays throughout the spring at 11am. On February 19th, we will highlight the work of UofL's 2020-21 Zero Waste Interns, Jacob Foushee & Lily Stewart, who have been researching UofL's solid waste stream through a fellowship with the Post-Landfill Action Network (PLAN). Together with PLAN staff, they produced a comprehensive Zero Waste Atlas Assessment designed to help assess and streamline campus systems for materials management. The assessment gave UofL an overall Zero Waste score of 58.2%(864.5 out of a total possible 1600.5 points). This compares very favorably to the other campuses PLAN works with, which average between 40-50%. For Scope 1 surplus property and hard-to-recycle materials, UofL scored a 63.4% (427.75 + 24 additional credits out of a total possible 712 points). For Scope 2 food waste and single-use materials, UofL scored a 53.9% (437 +42.25 additional credits out of a total possible 888.5 points). Jacob and Lily gathered the data that informed this assessment, laying the groundwork for the development of UofL's first Zero Waste Plan, which the Sustainability Council will begin to work on in 2021. Read the full PLAN Atlas Stage 1 Report here. No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. RSVP on Facebook.
Feb. 18, 2021
Growing Leadership & Advocacy Workshop 2: Initiative to Limit Food Deserts Thursday, Feb. 18th, 5:15pm-6:15pm, online - Register here Grow502 is a project created by the University of Louisville School of Medicine's AMA Chapter with the goal of innovatively educating and empowering the Louisville community to be aware of the health disparities plaguing our city. Throughout February and March, Grow502 will collaborate with local leaders, stakeholders, and artists to paint the realities of Infant Mortality, Lead Poisoining, Substance Abuse & Mental Health, and Stroke & Diabetes. This Growing Leadership & Advocacy Workshop 2: Initiative to Limit Food Deserts will offer students and community members the ability to develop effective advocacy skills. Participants will have the chance to practice reaching out to legislative members and advocating. In this session, we will be reaching out to members of metro council to support zoning restrictions that limit the density of businesses such as liquor stores and tobacco stores. Additionally, we will be advocating to Kroger Co. to fulfill the demands of Feed the West. This session will also feature a presentation by Dr. Mona Lisa Taylor, MD who is currently specializing in internal medicine and is the President of the Greater Louisville Medical Society. More information is available at Grow502.org and you can register here.
Feb. 11, 2021
All Eyes on Louisville Spring 2021 WGST Social Justice Speaker Series Anti-Racist Practices in Corporate Settings Thursday, Feb. 11th, 6:30-7:30pm - Register here How might emerging professionals put anti-racist principles into practice as they enter the workplace? Sydney Finley, Vice President of UofL's Black and Brown Honors Society, asks just that of Nikki Lanier, Senior Vice President and Regional Executive of the Louisville Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, and Victoria Russell, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Beam Suntory. Both Lanier and Russell have been selected as part of Louisville's "40 Under 40" and will speak from their personal lived experiences in corporate environments during this roundtable discussion. For more information, contact megan.poole@louisville.edu. Sponsored by The Commonwealth Center for the Humanities and Society, The Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, TWP Interest Group, Black and Brown Honors Society.
The Department of Sociology's Jon H. Rieger Speakers Series presents Dr. David Pellow. He is the Dehlsen Chair and Professor of Environmental Studies and Director of the Global Environmental Justice Project at the University of California, Santa Barbara where he teaches courses on social change movements, environmental justice, human-animal conflicts, sustainability, and social inequality. His teaching and research focus on ecological justice issues in the U.S. and globally. His books include: What is Critical Environmental Justice?; Total Liberation: The Power and Promise of Animal Rights and the Radical Earth Movement; The Slums of Aspen: Immigrants vs. the Environment in America’s Eden (with Lisa Sun-Hee Park); Resisting Global Toxics: Transnational Movements for Environmental Justice; The Silicon Valley of Dreams: Environmental Injustice, Immigrant Workers, and the High-Tech Global Economy (with Lisa Sun-Hee Park); and Garbage Wars: The Struggle for Environmental Justice in Chicago. He has served on the Boards of Directors for the Community Environmental Council, the Global Action Research Center, Greenpeace USA, International Rivers, and the Fund for Santa Barbara. Two of Dr. Pellow's articles relevant to his presentation include: "Toward a Critical Environmental Justice Studies: Black Lives Matter as an Environmental Justice Challenge" and "Struggles for Environmental Justice in US Prisons and Jails." Attendees are asked to register for the event here and will receive a confirmation email including information about joining the webinar. Event website.
Saturday, Feb 6th, 1-6pm Dave Barker's Urban Ducks Farm next to UofL's Shelby campus (9011 Old Whipps Mill Rd)
In what has become a delightful annual tradition, our amazing community partner in making maple syrup from UofL trees, Dave Barker, is again hosting an open house at his sugar shack as we boil this year's sap and celebrate another successful year of tapping into nature's sweetness. All are welcome to come observe and learn more about local maple syrup production right here in Louisville. Come see the process in action and sample the sweet goodness! Masks and physical distancing required. Facebook Event.
Feb. 5, 2021
Sustainability Roundtable: Sustainable Tap Water Friday, Feb. 5th, 11am, online WATCH VIDEO RECORDING Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 442 798 161#) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable on alternate Fridays throughout the spring at 11am. On February 5th, we will be in dialogue with Dr. Eric Zhu, Water Research & Development Manager at the publicly-owned Louisville Water Company. Dr. Zhu will be sharing some of the strategies used by LWC to maintain a safe, sustainable supply of tap water to hundreds of millions of customers throughout greater Louisville. Eric and his team ensure that the company stays on the forefront of water quality and treatment science. Examples of his recent and current research include: - Optimizing corrosion control treatment to ensure continued compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead and Copper Rule - Investigating a new chemical treatment strategy for enhancing water quality at both of our treatment plants and for maintaining disinfectant residuals in the distribution system - Evaluating emerging contaminants and establishing a roadmap for addressing potential concerns in meeting future regulations and customer expectations Dr. Zhu also collaborates with industry partners—including the EPA, the American Water Works Association, and the Water Research Foundation—to deal with critical water quality challenges. He plays a leading role in national research on risk-benefit assessment to help Louisville Water and the water industry find opportunities to reduce overall health risks in drinking water treatment. No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.Facebook Event.
Jan. 31 - March 27, 2021
Ecolympics 2021 January 31st to March 27th Two fun sustainability competitions to get you engaged in saving our one green planet! Facebook Event.
Post your sustainable actions and tag @UofLSustainable or submit them through our online form to win a Cardinal-colored Danon Folding Bicycle, or one of eight fabulous weekly prize baskets!
Campus Race To Zero Waste! - January 31 - March 27, 2021 A friendly annual competition among North American universities. During this 8 week period, UofL will compete to reduce waste, increase recycling & composting, and raise conservation awareness across all three campuses! Keep up with the Cards progress at the Campus Race website.
REDUCE & RECYCLE! Help the Cards to victory by avoiding disposables (bring your own mug, bottle, plate, etc.) and fully utilizing UofL’s amazingly easy, single-stream recycling system that lets you recycle everything in the same bin, everywhere on campus: all types of plastic, paper, cardboard, metal, and glass! Details on what you can recycle at UofL here.
COMPOST! We will be collecting food wastes for composting from The Ville Grill, SAC Marketplace, and other campus dining locations and adding those numbers to UofL's organics recycling totals! You can also compost your food scraps and soiled paper products in the compost bins at the Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) and the Urban & Public Affairs Horticulture Zone. Please no animal/dairy products, but otherwise, if it came from a plant, we want to compost it: fruit & vegetable wastes/peels/rinds/seeds, bread, pasta, rice, tea bags, coffee grounds/filters, and all kinds of soiled paper products (tissues, towels, napkins, plates, cups, etc.).
Lockdown Drawdown! - February 5-25, 2021 Live on campus? Win with conservation! Inspired by Project Drawdown, UofL residence halls will compete among each other to see who can reduce electricity use the most over three weeks. All you have to do is stop wasting energy! Turn off lights/TVs/computers; unplug anything you're not actively using; skip the elevator for the stairs; close windows tightly; dry clothes on a rack/line; take quick showers or shower with solar power at the SRC; etc.
Keep track of each hall's progress with UofL's Building Dashboard, where you can see how much electricity your hall is using and learn how you can conserve! Halls in the competition include:
Bettie Johnson Hall
Billy Minardi Hall
Kurz Hall (real-time data!)
Louisville Hall (real-time data!)
Miller Hall
Unitas Hall (real-time data!)
University Tower Apartments (UTA)
Prizes:
Weekly prizes: At the end of each of the eight weeks of Ecolympics 2021, one person who has shared their sustainable action(s) will receive a curated gift basket on the following themes: - Green Thumb - Outdoors - Transportation - Cooking Local - Sustainable Home - Relaxation - Fair Trade Coffee - Social Justice
Grand Prize: One impressive Cardinal who takes the most sustainable actions during Ecolympics 2021 will win a Cardinal-colored Danon Folding Bicycle (or another bike of your preference)!
Post your sustainable actions and tag @UofLSustainable or submit them through our online form throughout February & March to be entered into the competition! New winners will be picked each week! Enter as often as you can!
Jan. 29, 2021
EcoReps Workshop: Feed Louisville Friday, January 29th, Noon-1:00pm, online Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability! We'll kick off our spring series with the inspiring Rhona Bowles Kamar, co-founder of Feed Louisville. For over 20 years, Rhona has been creating healthy dishes at Ramsi’s Café on the World, her family’s restaurant in Louisville, KY. She also writes about food, teaches cooking classes and creates personalized menus for private clients. She is also co-owner of the family’s Raising Hope Organic Farm and is a huge advocate for organic farming. She is the mother of three children. She has a degree in journalism from the University of Kentucky and is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She founded Prana, a wellness food + beverage company with a mission to bring vibrant, plant-centric food + zero-proof beverages to our community. Then the Cornavirus Pandemic hit and Rhona and a group of restaurant owners and volunteers began changing the way Louisville takes care of its food insecure population. Rhona’s original purpose for Prana is quickly evolving and becoming more than she ever imagined. She had always wanted Prana to give back to the community in some fashion, and now she has found a way to do it through Feed Louisville, a collaborative that’s serving hundreds of meals and evolving every day. And at the center of it is Rhona, living her passion and giving back to her community when they need it most. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. This spring, we continue our series of live, virtual workshops each month on last Fridays at noon. All are welcome. Facebook Event.
Jan. 22, 2021
Sustainability Roundtable: Brian Barnes Friday, Jan. 22nd, 11am, online Watch video recording Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 442 798 161#) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable on alternate Fridays throughout the spring at 11am. Brian Barnes will be launching the spring series on January 22nd with a conversation about engaging the community and using the campus as a living laboratory for applied sustainability learning and research. Dr. Barnes is a lecturer in Philosophy, Chair of the Engagement Committee of UofL’s Sustainability Council, and Director of UofL’s EcoReps Program and Community Composting Project. You won’t want to miss this dynamic conversation about the myriad possibilities for connecting campus and community to create a sustainability revolution right here in Louisville! No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. RSVP on Facebook.
Jan. 19, 2021
Webinar: Surface Water Monitoring for COVID Tuesday, Jan. 19th, 3pm-4pm, Zoom - Register here The Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute at UofL is hosting this webinar on surface water research and water monitoring. Made possible by the support of the Owsley Brown II Family Foundation and Newman's Own Foundation. Kentucky Waterways Alliance is monitoring two sections of Beargrass Creek for evidence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, because of their proximity to sewer overflow sites near Big Rock Park and Joe Creason Park in Louisville. During heavy rains sewer overflows occur when stormwater and wastewater combine and spill into local waterways. KWA, in partnership with UofL, is assessing if and how much viral material can be found in surface water and sediment near these sewer overflow sites. KWA and UofL's School of Urban and Public Affairs are leading Co-Immunity's Surface Water Study. The team includes UofL’s Masters in Sustainability Director, Dr. Tamara Sluss, and KWA intern, Cullen Hunter, who are testing surface water and sediment in Beargrass Creek for the presence of SARS-CoV-2. Register here.
Jan. 15, 2021
Maple Tapping Workshop! Friday, Jan. 15th, Noon, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) Join us in UofL's sustainable Garden Commons to learn about the process of tapping maple trees and making maple syrup. Our workshop leader, Dave Barker, has been tapping trees and making his own syrup in Louisville for years. He will give a brief, hands-on workshop on the process and then attendees will get to work with him as we install taps on our own maple trees around campus. Participants will have the opportunity to sign-up to volunteer to empty buckets as they fill throughout the coming weeks. Please dress warmly so we can work outside! Masks and practice physical distancing will be required in order to keep everyone safe during the pandemic. Facebook Event.
Fridays, Jan. 15 - Apr. 23, 2021
Garden Commons Spring Workdays Fridays, 12pm-1pm, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) All are welcome at our weekly group workdays in UofL's organic Garden Commons at the southwest corner of Strickler Hall, east of the Speed Art Museum Parking Garage, and across the walkway from the Biology Department's Korfhage Native Plant Garden! Join us to learn (by doing) how to grow hyper-local, super-delicious vegetables, herbs, and fruits! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every Friday at noon throughout the spring (Jan. 15 - Apr. 23) to plant, weed, water, and harvest. Special hands-on workshops will be held monthly: Maple Tapping (1/15); Seed Starting (2/12); Beekeeping (3/12); Rain Barrel Making (4/9); and Serviceberry Foraging (6/4). No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. Face masks and physical distancing required to keep everyone safe during the pandemic. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on Facebook or Instagram. Facebook Event.
Jan. 12, 2021
Growing Mindfulness Initiative: Virtual Kickoff Event Tuesday, Jan. 12th, 1pm-2pm, Register here UofL Health Promotion, in partnership with the Employee Success Center in the Office of the President, will virtually kickoff of a new initiative called the Growing Mindfulness Initiative with special guests President Neeli Bendapudi and Owsley Brown, a filmmaker and thought leader whose family founded the university’s Envirome Institute. This initiative is a campus-wide collaborative effort built around the Cardinal Principles to cultivate a Community of Care through mindfulness. Participants of the kickoff event will learn and practice various mindfulness techniques that will help decrease stress and anxiety, improve concentration and compassion, and promote well-being! The kickoff is open to all UofL students, faculty and staff. Registration required here.
Every Sunday
UofL Community Composting Volunteer Day Every Sunday, Noon-2pm 240 E. Bloom St. (one block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook & Floyd Streets - map here) Come help us turn “trash” into treasure as we manage UofL’s volunteer-powered community composting operation. Dress to get dirty. Tools provided. Learn about worm composting and becoming a UofL EcoRep! All participants are welcome to haul home some rich UofL compost for gardening projects in your own containers/vehicle. This is a weekly service opportunity throughout the year. Contact: Brian Barnes, 502-338-1338.
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Dec. 5, 2020
Old Louisville Tree Planting Saturday, Dec. 5th, 9am, Meet at 3rd Avenue Baptist Church (1726 S. 3rd St.) The Old Louisville Neighborhood Council and the UofL Sustainability Council invite volunteers to help restore the urban canopy on the northern edge of UofL's Belknap Campus. We'll be planting 31 street trees (2" dbh) with our neighbors at two different locations. The closest to UofL will be along both sides of 3rd Street between Bloom and Hill Streets (just one block north of Cardinal Blvd). Volunteers should gather outside the 3rd Avenue Baptist Church (at 3rd & Bloom St.) to be assigned to small tree-planting teams. Donuts, coffee and light breakfast items will be available prior to 9am, when work will begin. A pizza lunch will be served for all volunteers after the trees are planted. Simultaneously, volunteers will also be planting trees further north and west in the Limerick neighborhood at a variety of spots between 7th & 2nd and Breckinridge & Ormsby. If preferred, volunteers may gather at 7th & St. Catherine to be assigned into teams for that area at 9am. All are welcome. Tools will be provided, but volunteers may also bring their own shovels and gloves. Masks and physical distancing required. Questions should be directed to Herb Fink 502-552-0399. Facebook Event.
Nov. 21, 2020
Pop-Up Drop-Off Recycling Event! Saturday, Nov. 21st, 10am-2pm, UofL's Shelby Campus (440 N Whittington Parkway) Louisville Metro will hold its last Pop-Up Drop-Off event of 2020 at UofL's Shelby Campus. Jefferson County residents can drop off any of the following for proper disposal, recycling, and composting:
They will not accept: Batteries, light bulbs, oil-based paint, varnishes, stains, and other household hazardous waste (take to Haz Bin out by the airport at 7501 Grade Lane, open Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.). Full details online here.
Nov. 20, 2020
Seminar: Racial/Ethnic Inequalities in Health, Education, and Housing in Louisville and Beyond Friday, Nov. 20th at 3pm, online - Join Microsoft Teams Meeting here Decades of segregation and disinvestment in Louisville's black community are reflected in contemporary community and institutional patterns. Learn more at this Department of Geography seminar featuring Dr. Charlie Zhang, a professor of Geography & Geosciences, Dr. Matt Ruther, a professor of Urban & Public Affairs, and Dr. Margath Walker, a professor affiliated with both departments.
Nov. 20, 2020
EcoReps Workshop: Louisville Community Grocery Friday, Nov. 20th at Noon WATCH RECORDING. Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or dial in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability! At our final fall workshop, we will learn about the Louisville Community Grocery and the ongoing movement for food justice in Louisville! Come learn how you can get involved as a member or volunteer to help open the first cooperatively-owned community grocery in Louisville in one of our urban core neighborhoods that has long-suffered from food apartheid and the lack of a full-service grocery store. This project nails all the key pillars of sustainability, with a plan to: 1) Improve wellness and social justice through fresh, healthy food access for neglected urban core communities; 2) Reduce the environmental impact of conventional, industrial food system by shortening the supply chain and bringing more organic, non-toxic, and environmentally responsible goods to Louisville consumers; and 3) Lay the foundations for a more sustainable, locally-controlled economy through cooperatives which build community wealth rather than extract it. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Thomas Wayne Edison, an Associate Professor of Spanish in UofL's Department of Classical and Modern Languages. Thomas has lived in Mexico, Spain, and spent a great deal of time traveling and studying in Central and Latin America. He is an avid gardener and has been working on converting his childhood home, at 32nd and Garland in West Louisville, into a community garden to grow produce to reduce the level of hunger in the city. One of his passions is establishing a way for small scale farmers in West Louisville to be able to sell their produce at the Louisville Community Grocery. Dr. T. has been involved with LCG for a year and was recently nominated to be the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Louisville Community Grocery. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This fall, we continue our series of in-person and virtual workshops each month on last Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website. RSVP on Facebook.
Nov. 20, 2020
Sustainability Roundtable: Shauntrice Martin, Feed The West Friday, Nov. 20th, 11am, online WATCH RECORDING. Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 430 698 464#) Please join us for our final fall Sustainability Roundtable, when our speaker will be Shauntrice Martin, the inspiring and amazing founder of the Feed The West initiative. #FeedTheWest is a community food justice initiative spearheaded by Shauntrice Martin and sponsored by Change Today, Change Tomorrow. This initiative brings fresh food and groceries to communities suffering from food apartheid in our urban core. It is on-going until the West End has a Black-Owned and sustainable fresh food source for our residents. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. RSVP on Facebook.
Nov. 19, 2020
All Eyes on Louisville: Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies Fall Social Justice Speaker Series No Peace: Exploring Breonna’s Law, Transformative Justice, and Defunding the Police Thursday, Nov. 19th, 7pm-8:30pm, online - Register here. What does it mean to defund police? What did Breonna's Law do? What is transformative justice and how can it help us understand what defunding the police looks like? Panelists: - Keturah Herring, ACLU, Breonna's Law - Attica Scott, State Representative - Ashanti Scott, U of L Student & Activist - Moderator: Sadiqa Reynolds, Director of the Louisville Urban League All eyes must remain on Louisville until justice is won. The Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies invites you to a virtual series that celebrates the work that Louisville’s local leaders are doing on behalf of our collective freedom. This series is an opportunity for the campus community to learn from their vision and find out how to join in the struggles for justice for Breonna Taylor and for the Black, brown, and poor residents of our city. Let’s dialogue about how we can work towards liberation through education, art, cross-border solidarity, law reform, and restorative justice. Co-sponsors: Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, Commonwealth Center for the Humanities and Society, Graduate Certificate in Diversity Literacy, Pan-African Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Women’s Center, and Pi Sigma Alpha. Please register as soon as possible to help us get a headcount and needs for translation services for ASL and Spanish.
Nov. 19, 2020
Eco-Hop Thursday, Nov. 19th, 5pm, Join Event Online Join ELSB Green Initiatives to learn about sustainable travel, ecotourism, and how to reduce your travel footprint! We are hosting a virtual panel discussion and trivia night, which also gives students the opportunity to win awesome prizes like bags & other travel accessories. If you are interested in studying abroad, volunteering abroad, or just traveling locally due to COVID-19, join the fun & get excited about EcoHop! RSVP on Engage.
Nov. 19, 2020
UofL GIS Day: GIS Applications for Woodland Restoration Thursday, Nov. 19th, 11am, online - Register here. Click here to join the meeting Or call in at 502-792-9582 Phone Conference ID: 711 224 512# To mark Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day 2020, UofL's Dept. of Geography & Geosciences will host a special seminar with Sarah Benton and Matt Spalding of Louisville's Olmsted Parks Conservancy. They will be presenting a brief history of the Olmsted Parks system, along with a deeper dive into the GIS-based applications OPC uses in their daily operations and ecological restoration projects. Olmsted Parks Conservancy is a non-profit organization that is focused on Louisville’s historic park system, designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Ecological restoration of urban woodlands within these parks has been a major focus of the OPC field crew, which uses GIS tools like ArcGIS Collector and Survey123 to monitor, map, and report on these natural areas. Join OPC Biological Technician Sarah Benton and Education Program Manager Matt Spalding for a discussion of the history of Louisville’s Olmsted Parks, and GIS applications for restoration projects.
Nov. 13, 2020
Garden Commons Workshop: Wreath Making Friday, Nov. 13th, 12pm-1pm, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) Get in the holiday spirit! Come learn how to make your own beautiful wreath using a variety of plant materials from campus and herbs from our garden. It's easier than you might think and you'll take home something beautiful and unique. This is the last in our fall series of Garden Workshops on Fridays at noon. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Nov. 12, 2020
All Eyes on Louisville: Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies Fall Social Justice Speaker Series All of Us or None of Us: Connecting the Dots Between BLM in Louisville and the Americas Thursday, Nov. 12th, 7pm-8:30pm, online - Register here. How do our struggles for social justice and freedom in Louisville intersect with and relate to social justice struggle throughout the hemisphere? This panel offers transnational approaches to activism and the movements for Black lives. Panelists: - Karen Moya, Adult Services Coordinator, Americana Center. - Sara Nuñez, Doctoral Student at U of L and former Director of the Cultural Center - T. Gonzales, Founder of Louisville Trans Man (TBD) - Moderator: Cara K. Snyder, Assistant Professor of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, U of L All eyes must remain on Louisville until justice is won. The Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies invites you to a virtual series that celebrates the work that Louisville’s local leaders are doing on behalf of our collective freedom. This series is an opportunity for the campus community to learn from their vision and find out how to join in the struggles for justice for Breonna Taylor and for the Black, brown, and poor residents of our city. Let’s dialogue about how we can work towards liberation through education, art, cross-border solidarity, law reform, and restorative justice. Co-sponsors: Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, Commonwealth Center for the Humanities and Society, Graduate Certificate in Diversity Literacy, Pan-African Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Women’s Center, and Pi Sigma Alpha. Please register as soon as possible to help us get a headcount and needs for translation services for ASL and Spanish.
Nov. 12, 2020
Illuminating the Intersections: Reproductive Justice is Racial Justice Thursday, November 12th, 9-10:30am, online - Register here. The UofL Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research invites you to their first-ever VIRTUAL Research Meets Activism Panel! This event is free and open to the public. SisterSong defines Reproductive Justice as the human right to maintain personal bodily autonomy, have children, not have children, and parent the children we have in safe and sustainable communities. This dynamic panel will include:
Damara Jenkins, Certified Nurse Midwife, UofL
Erin Smith, KY Health Justice Network
Kabira Yakini, Mama to Mama
With Closing statements by Loretta Ross, our 2020 Anne Braden Memorial Lecturer
Nov. 11, 2020
Calling In The Call Out Culture Wednesday, Nov. 11th at 5:30pm, online - join here The 14th annual Anne Braden Memorial Lecture will feature Loretta Ross, a Visiting Associate Professor at Smith College in the Program for the Study of Women and Gender. Dr. Ross teaches courses on white supremacy, reproductive justice, and calling in practices. She has spent more than forty-five years committed to antiracist and feminist activism, including founding the National Center for Human Rights Education. She started her career in activism and social change in the 1970s, working at the D.C. Rape Crisis Center, the National Organization for Women (NOW), the National Black Women’s Health Project, the Center for Democratic Renewal (National Anti-Klan Network), and SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective, among others. Her work with rape and trauma survivors in the 1970s helped launch the movement to end violence against women. Her writing has been featured in The New York Times, Time Magazine, The Washington Post, and elsewhere. Her most recent books are Reproductive Justice: An Introduction co-written with Rickie Solinger, and Radical Reproductive Justice: Foundations, Theory, Practice, Critique, both published in 2017. Her forthcoming book is Calling In the Calling Out Culture: Detoxing Our Movement, due out soon. Dr. Ross’ work comes at a pivotal moment. After a summer of tragedy and unrest, many are returning to classrooms, faculty meetings, advisory boards, and neighborhood associations wondering what comes next. How can we create atmospheres where people press into the hard work of self-reflection and daily change-making? How do we end taboos surrounding speaking about racism and systems of injustice, challenging one another to do better while leaving room for inevitable mistakes? She has trained educators and social justice advocates nationwide to conduct empathetic, forthright conversations confronting injustice. Her timely lecture helps us move from a necessary season of anger and protest into the daily grind of justice work. This will be the first-ever virtual Anne Braden Lecture. Watch here.
Nov. 11, 2020
Beyond Black History Month: Bringing Racial Justice Conversation Into Classrooms Wednesday, Nov. 11th, 12:30-1:30pm, online - register here Please join the Muhammad Ali Center for the next program in our “I Am America” Racial Justice series. In this program we will discuss ways to incorporate racial justice into school curriculum beyond just one month a year. Our panel will examine how teachers can create diverse, inclusive and equitable classrooms that go beyond merely acknowledging accomplishments of African Americans and people of color. Panelists include:
Ashleigh Hazley, Assistant Director from the University of Louisville’s Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice
Dr. Shelley Thomas, Assistant Department Chair and Associate Professor from the University of Louisville’s College of Education and Human Development
Cassandra Webb, Senior Associate of Strategy and Innovation for Cities United
Moderated by Enid Trucios-Haynes, Director of the University of Louisville’s Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice, and professor at the University of Louisville’s Brandeis School of Law
In this conversation, AntiRacism KY founders Terrance Sullivan '09, '12 and OJ Oleka '10 will lead a discussion on what it means to be antiracist and how we all have a part in creating a more antiracist society through a policy lens and bipartisan perspective. The conversation will be centered around the importance of establishing a dialogue and the perils of assumptions without context when discussing antiracism and what it means across lines of difference. This conversation will be challenging yet collaborative, as we all have a lot to learn from one another. Join us as we discuss this critical topic that, in the wake of the recent election, must remain at the forefront of our efforts. Register here
Nov. 10, 2020
Food Apartheid Tuesday, Nov. 10th, noon, Join Event Online About 23.5 million people suffer from food apartheid, nearly half of them are also low-income. Join the Engage Lead Serve Board's (ELSB) Human Prosperity team for a panel discussion about food apartheid here in Louisville and across the country. Learn what you can do help and organizations to support! The purpose is to discuss and educate ourselves about food apartheid and the systemic lack of access to fresh and healthy food here in Louisville. We'll be highlighting the important distinction between the issue framing of the term "food deserts" versus "food apartheid." Attendees will also get to explore how we can make a difference through awareness, legislation, donating time/money, and working with organizations available on campus such as the Food Recovery Network - UofL Chapter, and the Cardinal Cupboard free campus food pantry in SAC W314. RSVP on Engage.
Nov. 9, 2020
PUMPKIN SMASH!! Monday, Nov. 9th, noon, SAC Ramp Don’t know what to do with your old pumpkins and Jack-o-Lanterns from Halloween? Don’t trash them! Turn them into stress-relief, worm food, and organic fertilizer! UofL is here to help you compost! Drop off your old pumpkins (and other plant-based fall decorations) in front of the Red Barn or at HSC's Kornhauser Plaza by the pumpkin composting sign any time from October 30th through noon on November 9th. At that time, all are invited to our annual Pumpkin Smash! Join us for composting fun and Post-Election stress relief! RSVP on Facebook.
Nov. 6, 2020
Sustainability Roundtable: Environmental Priorities affecting State Government Friday, Nov. 6th, 11am, online - Watch video recording Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 430 698 464#) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable on alternate Fridays throughout the fall at 11am. Our speaker on November 6th will be Lane Boldman, Executive Director of the Kentucky Conservation Committee, on the topic of "Environmental Priorities affecting State Government." Lane has been working on environmental advocacy issues in Kentucky and nationally since 1992 and has been with the Kentucky Conservation Committee since 2014. Lane is also currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Kentucky Chapter of the US Green Building Council and the Lexington Corridors Commission (since 2016). Her background includes working as the Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator for the Kentucky Environmental Foundation, and as a leader in multiple positions for the Sierra Club. Lane has previously chaired the Cumberland (Kentucky) Chapter of the Sierra Club and held leadership roles in the areas of mining, forestry, wild lands, energy and communications for more than two decades. Lane has also served on the Sierra Club’s national Board of Directors, holding positions as Secretary, Vice President for Volunteer Leadership and Vice President for Visibility and Outreach. In addition Lane has led policy teams for the Sierra Club on Natural Gas Fracking, and as Chair for the Sierra Club’s Council of Sierra Club Leaders. Lane has also previously served on the board of Citizens Coal Council, working to empower citizens affected by the impacts of mining and coal, the board of the US Green Building Council/Kentucky Market Leadership, and the board of the Kentucky Solar Energy Society. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
Nov. 5, 2020
All Eyes on Louisville: Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies Fall Social Justice Speaker Series Imagining Our Way to Freedom: Art, Activism, and Worldmaking Thursday, Nov. 5th, 7pm-8:30pm, online - Register here. This panel discussion will focus on Black artists and Black Arts activism and how both have always been integral to social justice movements. Panelists: - Sidney Monroe Williams, Assistant Professor in the Department of Theater Arts, U of L - Hannah Drake, Louisville Poet & Activist - Ramona Lindsey, Louisville Visual Artist & Senior Program Officer at the Community Foundation of Louisville - Moderator: Nefertiti Burton, Professor and Chair of the Department of Theatre Arts at U of L All eyes must remain on Louisville until justice is won. The Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies invites you to a virtual series that celebrates the work that Louisville’s local leaders are doing on behalf of our collective freedom. This series is an opportunity for the campus community to learn from their vision and find out how to join in the struggles for justice for Breonna Taylor and for the Black, brown, and poor residents of our city. Let’s dialogue about how we can work towards liberation through education, art, cross-border solidarity, law reform, and restorative justice. Co-sponsors: Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, Commonwealth Center for the Humanities and Society, Graduate Certificate in Diversity Literacy, Pan-African Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Women’s Center, and Pi Sigma Alpha. Please register as soon as possible to help us get a headcount and needs for translation services for ASL and Spanish.
Virtual & In-Person for up to 10 attendees (first-come, first-served) Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or dial in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability! This month, we'll be in conversation with the winner of UofL's 2020 Josh Smith Sustainability Award for a non-affiliated community member who has made significant contributions to UofL's sustainability initiatives! This year's award goes to D. Shane Tedder, M.S., who has served since 2009 as the University of Kentucky's first Campus Sustainability Officer and now also serves at the Assistant Director of the Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and the Environment. Throughout his time at UK, Shane has always been willing to set aside conventional UK-UofL rivalry in favor of a supportive and collaborative relationship. He has been passionate about, supportive of, and instrumental to the success of UofL’s sustainability initiatives. Over the last decade, Shane has been a lead organizer of annual statewide gatherings for higher education sustainability staff to exchange ideas, information, and inspiration. He has hosted numerous visits and tours for us to learn from the sustainability efforts underway on UK’s campus. He co-organized the 2018 Kentucky Bike Walk Summit in Lexington, which helped recharge our statewide efforts to advance bicycling and walking as a sustainable transportation option. Most recently, in 2020, Shane has been instrumental in helping UofL consider investing in a large-scale, off-site solar installation that would help us achieve our Climate Action Plan goals. He and his team at UK have given generously of their time and information to help UofL administrators understand the opportunities available in the Kentucky renewable energy market through virtual power purchase agreements. If there’s one person outside of UofL who we can always count on to offer assistance, sage advice, great ideas, and a good ol’ fashioned Kentucky Can-Do spirit to help our sustainability initiatives succeed, it is Shane Tedder. His kindness, selflessness, and eagerness to share have been a constant inspiration to us and we can think of no one else more worthy of our praise and gratitude. The events of 2020 have given all of us a chance to pause, reflect, and develop our resolve to do and be better. For UK Sustainability this has involved a critical evaluation of how social justice is represented in their programs and supported through by their resources and initiatives. UK is shifting its understanding of the metaphor of the triple bottom line (people, prosperity and the planet) to one where social justice must be the foundation on which we build programs that balance the economy with the environment. Actively acknowledging, condemning, and dismantling unjust systems and redressing the harm they have caused has to come first in Shane's work. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This fall, we continue our series of in-person and virtual workshops each month on last Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210 and online. All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website. Facebook Event. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 29, 2020
All Eyes on Louisville: Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies Fall Social Justice Speaker Series Out of the Classroom and into the Streets: Activism & Education’s Relationship To/With One Another Thursday, Oct. 29th, 7:00-8:30pm, online - Register here. This panel discussion will focus on how education informs activism and vice versa. Panelists: Remi Dior, U of L Student and Community Activist Talesha Wilson, U of L Alum and Community Activist Ahmad Washington, Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling and Human Development, U of L Moderator: Jaison Gardner, Community Activist and Podcaster
All eyes must remain on Louisville until justice is won. The Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies invites you to a virtual series that celebrates the work that Louisville’s local leaders are doing on behalf of our collective freedom. This series is an opportunity for the campus community to learn from their vision and find out how to join in the struggles for justice for Breonna Taylor and for the Black, brown, and poor residents of our city. Let’s dialogue about how we can work towards liberation through education, art, cross-border solidarity, law reform, and restorative justice. Co-sponsors: Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, Commonwealth Center for the Humanities and Society, Graduate Certificate in Diversity Literacy, Pan-African Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Women’s Center, and Pi Sigma Alpha. Please register as soon as possible to help us get a headcount and needs for translation services for ASL and Spanish.
Oct. 28, 2020
Your Vote is Your Voice/Su Voto es Su Voz Wednesday, Oct. 28th, 6-7:30pm, online here Join ELSB's Vote Everywhere and The Cultural Center for a panel discussion about the impact of voting, as well as the importance of being civically engaged today as people from Black and Latinx communities. All are welcome to tune into the forum.
10/28/20 a las 6 p.m. ¡El enlace para unirse se puede encontrar en nuestra biografía! Únase a Vote Everywhere y @uoflculturalctr para un panel de discusión sobre el impacto de la votación, así como la importancia de participar cívicamente hoy como personas de comunidades negras y latinas. ¡Todos son bienvenidos a participar en el foro!
RSVP and get more information on Engage. Follow this link to be added to our Microsoft Teams channel where the event will be taking place.
Oct. 28, 2020
Post-Landfill Action Network Movie Night: Plastic Wars Wednesday, Oct. 28th, 6pm, online - register here UofL is a proud member of the student-led Post-Landfill Action Network (PLAN). This Fall, PLAN is hosting free Monthly Movement Movie Nights! PLAN will live-stream for you a different documentary each month, highlighting certain areas of environmental and social injustice. Afterwards, there will be a discussion led by a PLAN staff member and all of YOU! The October film is "Plastic Wars." Less than 10% of plastics produced have been recycled. The remaining 90+% ends up in landfills, incinerators, or worse of all as pollution in our environment. The Plastic Industry has faced serious scrutiny and now wants us to believe that they are working to fix the problem, but what are they really doing? Are plastic producing companies really trying to fix this problem they have created, or are they just trying to continue to tell us the same old story. Watch trailer. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 28, 2020
13th Annual Campus Sustainability Day Fair Wednesday, Oct. 28th 10am-2pm, Humanities Quad Join us for the 13th annual celebration of all things sustainable at UofL and in our community! Learn what campus and community groups are doing to create a sustainable revolution. Sign-up to get involved and leave with some green freebies, great information, and a smile on your face! Facebook Event.
Learn about all of UofL's Transportation Alternatives, get a secure u-lock for your bike from SGA, and get hands-on, personalized guidance in how to use UofL's Bike Fix-It Stations! Bring your bike for a tune-up!
Shop and donate clothing, housewares, and all kinds of free stuff at our Pop-up UofL Free Store!
UofL Dining will offer free hot cider & the Louisville Community Grocery will host a pop-up pumpkin patch!
UofL Environmental Health & Safety will be collecting all kinds of lamps & batteries for recycling, including: Alkaline (A, AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt); Button-cell; Lithium; Nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cad); Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH); Lead and Lead-acid; Carbon-zinc; and Mercury batteries.
Shred-It will offer free shredding and recycling of documents, videotapes, and computer diskettes from their truck in the circle in front of the College of Business 10am - 2pm.
If you'd like to host a sustainability-related booth or activity at the Campus Sustainability Day fair, please contact Henny Ransdell. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 27, 2020
Pop-up Free Store! Tuesday, Oct. 27th, 10am-noon, Humanities Quad Come for a free stuff swap on the Quad! The student-run UofL Free Store continues to search for a new permanent home in the heart of campus. As we await a new space to call home in 2021, we are bringing some of our current selection out onto the Quad for you to explore and take. Donations will also be accepted. The UofL Free Store is a space for the on-going free exchange of clean, durable items like clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books, school & art supplies, non-perishable food, and more. Donations can be made any time in the red bins at the base of the driveway just east of Unitas Tower, off Cardinal Blvd. The Free Store is temporarily located in Urban & Public Affairs Room 123b (426 W. Bloom St.). We are still accepting donations and folks are welcome to come shop our stuff by appointment. Just get in touch with us here. Follow the Free Store on or . Check out the Facebook Event Page. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 24, 2020
Volunteer Tree Planting with Louisville Grows Saturday, Oct. 24th, 8am-Noon, Jeffersonville, Indiana Registration required here UofL students, employees, and alumni are encouraged to volunteer to help Louisville Grows fulfill its goal of planting 1000 trees this year! We will be gathering together in small groups to plant 110 new trees in three designated areas of central Jeffersonville. Over the years, these trees will grow and help to replenish a diminishing urban tree canopy in these neighborhoods thereby reducing the urban heat island effect, improving air quality, reducing stormwater runoff, and beautifying our streets. In recent years, Jeffersonville’s central neighborhoods have started seeing significant tree canopy loss as many of the trees that were planted when these neighborhoods were first built have reached the end of their natural life cycle. Numerous studies have shown that neighborhoods with fewer trees tend to lose value over time compared to those with many trees, so it is highly important that we are constantly replenishing our tree canopy in order to improve the health and value of these neighborhoods. The need for trees in our city is greater than ever! Louisville Grows is dedicated to continue working with neighborhoods to meet that need. For the first time, Louisville Grows will be planting trees in Indiana! We are partnering with the city of Jeffersonville to plant trees on the property of Indiana residents who live in areas with low tree canopy coverage. This is an exciting opportunity to broaden our scope in urban reforestation on both sides of the river. A limited number of volunteer slots are available to help with the planting. Because of COVID this won’t be the usual huge volunteer event. Instead, the COVID protocol includes: Masks or face shields are mandatory at all times; Temperatures will be taken; Hand sanitizer will be provided to each group; Groups will be capped at 8 participants; Registration will take place in a central outdoor location; Each group will be meet in one specific area of the location; Crowds will not be permitted to form; No indoor activities; Breakfast and lunch will not be served. We encourage you to bring your own gloves, filled water bottles and hand sanitizer. And, if you feel sick on the day of the planting, do not attend. This tree planting is funded by the City of Jeffersonville, the Jeffersonville Urban Enterprise Zone and the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 24, 2020
Louisville Earth Walk 2020 Saturday, Oct. 24th The UofL Sustainability Council has a Racing Group for the 2020 Louisville Earth Walk! It is easy and free to sign up to be a part of our team - just visit the UofL Sustainability Racing Group page and click “Join Group.” Donations are welcomed, but participation is free and you can chose to engage wherever and however is most convenient for you! The annual Louisville Earth Walk is going city-wide this year out of respect for everyone’s safety during COVID-19. So while we will not gather together in one place at one time on Saturday, October 24th, everyone is invited to participate - from everywhere. Gifts to Louisville Earth Walk directly support 11 distinct community-based organizations that share a vision where every neighborhood has safe and clean water, air, and soil. The Earth Walk benefits the West Jefferson County Community Task Force, Project Warm, Passionist Earth and Spirit Center, Louisville Sustainability Council, Louisville Grows, Louisville Climate Action Network, Kentucky Interfaith Power and Light, Kentucky Conservation Committee, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth, Greater Louisville Sierra Club, and Cultivating Connections. Collectively we work for comprehensive change that involves personal actions, effective policies, and the quest for environmental justice. We build skills, incubate new ideas, raise awareness, reduce energy consumption, plant trees, and engage citizens in responses to the climate crisis. This year there are two exciting registration options: Take a 5K Walk wherever you want or go Free Form and celebrate however you like from wherever you are at anytime on the 24th. Simply visit the UofL Sustainability Racing Group page to register, make a donation, or become a fundraiser. If you set up a fundraising page you can share it with friends, family and neighbors in emails, through texts and on social media using your own unique link, or via a Facebook Fundraiser. Whether you walk, donate, raise funds, or all three, we are excited to have you as part of the 2020 citywide Louisville Earth Walk on October 24th. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 23, 2020
Sustainability Roundtable: Green Forests Work Friday, Oct. 23rd, 11am-noon, online Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 430 698 464#) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtables on alternate Fridays throughout the fall. Our speaker on October 23rd will be Michael French, Director of Operations for Green Forests Work, a non-profit whose mission is to re-establish healthy and productive forests on formerly mined lands in Appalachia and beyond. GFW’s vision is to create a renewable and sustainable multi-use resource that will provide economic opportunities while enhancing the local and global environment. By converting reclaimed, non-native grasslands and shrublands into healthy, productive forestland, GFW is effectively addressing two needs of the region. Their reforestation projects provide jobs for equipment operators, nursery workers, and tree planters, and improve the environment by eradicating non-native species and restoring ecosystem services. With the help of partners and volunteers, this vision is quickly becoming a reality. Since 2009, they have planted more than 2.8 million trees on nearly 4,500 acres. Michael's talk is titled "Green Forests Work: Restoring Ecosystem Service and Creating Economic Opportunities on Surface Mined Lands across Appalachia." The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 23, 2020
UofL Arbor Day Celebration 2020 Friday, Oct. 23rd 10am, HSC at Abraham Flexner Way & Preston 11am, Online via Microsoft Teams Noon, Humanities Quad (relocated) Come help us restore Louisville's shrinking tree canopy. Join us for a celebration of UofL’s on-going commitment to trees and our status as a Tree Campus USA (for 10 years running!).
Help us plant new trees on campus! 10am at Abraham Flexner Way & Preston 12:30pm meet at Humanities Quad (relocated)
A limited number of free native tree saplings will be available to plant in your yard or neighborhood! "Treecipients" can take home a dogwood, Kentucky coffeetree or Shumard oak (all like full sun and tolerate pollution and drought).
At HSC (10am-11am at Abraham Flexner Way & Preston), a Louisville Grows Citizen Forester will be on hand to explain best practices for tree planting, and you'll learn about The Nature Conservancy’s Healthy Trees, Healthy Cities App to increase awareness about tree stewardship and citizen science.
Co-sponsored by UofL's Sustainability Council, HSC Green Team, UofL Dining, and UofL Office of Health Promotion. RSVP on Facebook. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 23-30, 2020
UofL Sustainability Week - Oct. 23-30, 2020 A full week of events to celebrate, raise awareness, and engage your passions for environmental, social & economic justice! Upcoming events include:
Friday, Oct. 23, 11am-1pm – UofL Arbor Day Celebration 2020 (10am HSC at Abraham Flexner Way & Preston; 11am Online; Noon Humanities Quad)
Sunday, Oct. 25, Noon-2pm – UofL Community Composting Volunteer Day (200 block of E. Bloom St. just one block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook and Floyd Streets - map here)
Farm To Table Market Wednesday, Oct. 21st, 5-7pm, In front of the Houchens Building Standard Ticket: $15 or 2 Meal Swipes Cocktail Ticket $20 (for guests 21 and up) Tickets available at any UofL Dining register or call 502-852-5211 UofL Dining & Health Promotion are cohosting this special event to help you reap the bounty of the harvest season and support local farmers! Enjoy grab n' go treats and samples with an Oktoberfest vibe. This occasion is a celebration of farmers, local food and most of all, our Cardinal community. Each of our executive chefs has carefully crafted a locally sourced dish inspired by quality seasonal ingredients and Kentucky style favorites. From Prayer Mountain Salads dictated by the season’s freshest field greens to decadent Kentucky Dessert Trios, our guests are in for a one of a kind Farm to Table experience nestled within our very own campus. Very limited seating is available and all menu items include carry out options to ensure safety. Tickets are available for $15 (or 2 meal swipes) at any UofL Dining register with cash, card or Flex Points. Phone orders can also be placed at 502-852-5211. For those guests 21 and older, cocktail tickets are available for an additional $5. Support our local Kentucky farms and join us for an evening of flavor, culinary arts and community.
Oct. 21, 2020
Debunking the Myth of Colorblindness: How White Allies can move from a Not Racist mindset to Anti-Racist Action Wednesday, Oct. 21st, 5:00-6:30pm, online Please join the Muhammad Ali Center for our next program in our ‘I Am America’ Racial Justice Virtual Program Series as we explore the myth of color blindness in America. Our panel will examine how the seemingly benevolent idea of not seeing race actually helps perpetuate racism in our society. Our panelists include: - Dr. Cedric Powell from the University of Louisville’s Brandeis School of Law - Ryan Simpson, Program Director for The University of Louisville Health Science Campus’ Office for Diversity & Inclusion - Moderated by Rashaad Abdur-Rahman, Executive Advisor for the Kentucky Department of Behavioral Health Register here.
Oct. 20-21
Raise Some L - Support UofL's Sustainability Initiatives! Tuesday, Oct. 20th 6:02pm - Wednesday, Oct. 21st 11:59pm A lot has changed in 200 years—our commitment hasn't. Since 1798, the Cardinal family has dreamed big, worked hard and made a lasting impact on our community, commonwealth, and beyond.
Beginning at 6:02 p.m. on Oct. 20th, for 1,798 minutes, Cardinals everywhere will come together to celebrate who we are and Raise Some L. This is a Cardinal call to action to all students, alumni, faculty, staff, and fans to do two simple things:
Make a gift to the Green Fund for UofL and support our sustainability initiatives! Donate here. Use your smart phone or computer to make a gift of ANY amount.
Spread the word. Share your good deed with friends that day on social media using #RaiseSomeL.
Your donations can help us realize this vision by supporting initiatives such as:
Our new Sustainability Living-Learning Community which provides an opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of the principles and practice of sustainability, while developing skills, leadership, and a community of support.
Efforts to make UofL even more Bike-Friendly, such as our free BikeShare program;
Organic, campus Food Gardens where students, faculty, and staff build community and vital life skills while experiencing the unique pleasures of turning tiny seeds into delicious, hyper-local produce.
We invite you to learn more about our on-going UofL sustainability initiatives and to explore the many ways you can get involved and help us create a better world right here, right now.
Oct. 20-22, 2020
UofL Sustainable Gems Scavenger Hunt Tuesday, Oct. 20th 11am - Thursday, Oct. 22nd 5pm, Belknap Campus Join the Green Initiatives committee in a scavenger hunt around UofL's Belknap campus to find amazing sustainable features along with learning about the impact they have on the environment. The top three people in the scavenger hunt will receive a special prize, and anyone who registers and attends will also receive a prize. To participate download the app GooseChase, make an account, and find the game: UofL Sustainable Gems. The password to the game is "gems" and it will remain open from 11am on October 20th through 5pm on October 22nd. RSVP on Engage.
Oct. 20, 2020
United Nations Day & UN Human Rights Day Program: Human Trafficking & Forever Chemicals (PFAS) Tuesday, Oct. 20th, 10am-2:30pm, online Join Zoom Meeting, Meeting ID: 399 100 4022, Passcode: 608512 Join by phone at 312-626-6799 In recognition of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations and the 72nd anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Association (UNA) of the United States of America Kentucky Division invites you to a special digital program. The event will focus on UN Sustainable Development Goals #5: Gender Equality, and Goal #6: Clean Water & Sanitation. PROGRAM 10:00 A.M. Moderator Teena Halbig: Welcome, Introductions of Sponsors, etc. 10:05 A.M. Aaisha Hamid: Invocation + Young Professional Trailblazer Book Project 10:15 A.M. Bill Miller, journalist with globalconnectionstelevision.com: UNA-USA 10:20 A.M. Governor JoAnn Heppermann, Rotary District 6710 10:25 A.M. Governor James Glass, Rotary District 6740 10:30 A.M. Dr. Gregory O. Hall: Gubernatorial Proclamation for UN Day 10:35 A.M. Dr. Tricia Gray: Gubernatorial Proclamation for UN Human Rights Day 10:40 A.M. Elected Official (invited): “Battling Human Trafficking in Kentucky” 10:55 A.M. Councilwoman Barbara Sexton-Smith: “Human Trafficking Hotline” 11:00 A.M. Allyson Taylor, JD, Commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Alcoholic Beverage Control, and former Executive Director of Kentucky's Office of Child Abuse and Human Trafficking Prevention and Prosecution. Keynote: “Kentucky Human Trafficking Law” 12:00 P.M. Lunch break 12:15 P.M. David James, Louisville Metro Council President: “Human Trafficking in Louisville” 12:20 P.M. Tom Perez, Executive Director EPIK, Keynote: “Internet/Cyber Crimes; Reducing Demand and Human Trafficking” 1:20 P.M. Satchel Walton, journalist, reporter, and author: “What’s in Louisville’s Drinking Water? Is it Time for Change?” 1:50 P.M. Teena Halbig, UofL B.S. and Certificate in Medical Technology, MT(ASCP), Microbiologist, Virologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, UofL Researcher (retired): “What is in Your Water? Forever chemicals/PFAS in Drinking Water & Health Impacts” 2:20 P.M. Closing Remarks Sponsors: UNA at UofL; UNA Women at UofL; UNA-USA Louisville Chapter; UNA-USA Frankfort Chapter; UNA-USA Bluegrass/Lexington Chapter; Rotary Districts 6710 & 6740; Sifa Ndusha; Kentucky Foundation for Women; Interfaith Paths to Peace; Teena Halbig; Frankfort Rotary Club; Floyds Fork Environmental Association; and American Association of University Women of Kentucky.
Oct. 14, 2020
The Economic Impact of Racism Wednesday, Oct. 14th, 4:30-6pm, online - register here. OJ Oleka and Terrance Sullivan are UofL alumni and long time friends who come from different backgrounds and have opposing political views. But they share a passion for social justice and a desire to eliminate systemic racism and subsequent economic disparity. They'll discuss how they plan to do it through their newly co-founded organization, AntiRacismKY. Join us for this timely and enlightening discussion. This event is part of the Fall 2020 Menard Family Lecture Series, and is presented by the Center for Free Enterprise in the College of Business.
Oct. 13, 2020
Because Black Lives Matter: A Roundtable Discussion about Policy and Law Changes Looking Ahead Tuesday, Oct. 13th, 6pm, online - register here Local lawmakers and attorneys will discuss the need for and the process involved in changing laws, policies and procedures in the justice system at this virtual forum. Sponsored by the Office of the Executive Vice President and University Provost, the virtual forum is free, but registration is required. Panelists will include Cassie Chambers Armstrong, visiting assistant professor of law and Louisville Metro Councilwoman; David James, president of Louisville Metro Council; Marc S. Murphy, commercial litigation and criminal defense attorney, Courier-Journal editorial cartoonist and UofL alumnus; and Ky. Rep. Attica Scott. Scott recently pre-filed a bill to establish “Breonna’s Law,” which would end no-knock warrants statewide, mandate drug and alcohol screenings for police after deadly incidents, and require body cameras to be worn and on while warrants are served. The legislation will be considered by the Kentucky General Assembly in January. Louisville Metro passed a similar ordinance in June. Brandeis School of Law Dean Colin Crawford will moderate the discussion.The forum is the third in a series of events exploring issues around racism and social justice. Previous sessions addressed current laws and how they affected potential prosecution of police officers in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor and police practices and justice strategies that disproportionately affect the Black community. Register here.
Oct. 8, 2020
Pride Keynote Address: The Fight for Black Lives Thursday, Oct. 8th, 7pm, virtual - Register here Join the University of Louisville Student Activities Board and LGBT Center for a virtual Pride Keynote featuring a panel discussion celebrating and amplifying local LGBTQ leaders in the Movement for Black Lives, including Phelix Crittenden, Hannah Drake, Keturah Herron and Talesha Wilson. Moderated by #TeamStrangeFruit, Dr. Kaila Story and Jaison Gardner. Virtual Event Registration.
Oct. 7, 2020
You Can't Be Neutral: White Anti-Racism Past & Present Wednesday, Oct. 7th, noon-1pm, online - register here. This special online program is in partnership with the University of Louisville, Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research (ABI), Louisville Showing Up for Racial Justice, & The Carl Braden Memorial Center. From the abolitionists to the Civil Rights Movement to so-called “color-blindness" to today's uprisings, a few whites have always joined Black and brown people in the struggle for racial justice. Too few, often marginalized or drowned out by white supremacist voices, white anti-racists are increasing in number in 2020. Through this timely and important discussion, our panelists will explore: What does it mean to choose sides in the battle for racial equity historically and today? What kind of culture and values will help white anti-racist spaces and numbers grow? And how is liberation for all of us tied to Black Liberation? Panelists include:
Carla Wallace: ABI Community Council Co-chair, LSURJ Co-founder, and Fairness Campaign Co-founder
Shameka Parrish-Wright: ABI Community Council co-chair and Director of Bail Project Louisville
Hannah White: University of Louisville Senior History and Spanish major whose research focuses on southern anti-racist organizing of the 1970s
Dr. Cate Fosl: ABI Director and Historian, Professor of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Author of 'Subversive Southerner: Anne Braden and the Struggle for Racial Justice in the Cold War South'
Or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 414 005 579#)
The Campus Tree Advisory Committee is open to all employees, students & community members interested in helping UofL protect & expand our tree population. We meet just once a semester. The agenda includes:
Updates: recent/impending tree RELOCATIONS!, plantings, removals and maintenance plans
Tree-relatedService Learning Projects - Planning for: 2021 Maple-Tapping season (Dave, Grace, Olivia, Alanis) - Any fall tree planting volunteer opportunities? - Any 2021 classes on offer which are/could integrate tree-related service learning?
Focus on Equity: Examining how implicit and explicit bias impact our systems Wednesday, Oct. 7th 10am-noon, virtual - Register here. This interactive workshop will explore the science and research of implicit biases while examining how and where implicit and explicit biases creep into our systems. Participants will be exposed and asked to apply new strategies for practicing more conscious awareness individually and organizationally to mitigate bias. Facilitated by Ryan Simpson & Kiana Fields, Office of Diversity & Inclusion. Register here.
Oct. 2, 2020
Breonna Taylor Memorial Walk, Tree Plantings & Voter Registration Friday, Oct. 2nd, 3:15pm-5pm Departs from: University Pointe (Belknap) or HSC CTR (Hancock & Muhammad Ali) UofL's Commission on Diversity and Racial Equity (CODRE) is organizing a peaceful walk to honor a life cut too short and to promote voter registration (and voting) before voter registration closes on October 5th. The schedule will be:
3:15 p.m. Gathering 3:30 p.m. Departure from both Belknap and HSC campuses and walking to join together at Spalding’s green space at W. Kentucky St. and S. 2nd St. Planned activities to include:
Sustainability Roundtable: Seizing the Day for Ohio River Restoration Friday, Oct. 2nd, 10am-noon, online (pre-registration requested by Sept. 30th) Join the Virtual Conference here. Or Dial-in at 888-475-4499 (Meeting ID: 999 3210 4471. Password: 378873) In collaboration with the Ohio River Basin 2020 Summit and Symposium, UofL's Sustainability Roundtable invites you to this very special online conversation to conclude the Summit, which is free and open to the public. Join staff from the National Wildlife Federation in an interactive discussion about a proposed science-based framework for ecosystem restoration that considers threats – including habitat loss, climate change, and others – to the Ohio River and its tributaries, impacts from those threats, and potential approaches to restoring the aquatic environment in the basin. We believe we have a historic opportunity to engage many diverse stakeholders in crafting a visionary ecosystem restoration plan for the Ohio River that leads to a strong restoration economy, supports people who have historically borne the brunt of pollution and environmental degradation – people of color, rural and low-income communities, and tribal nations – and benefits fish, wildlife, and many other species in the basin. Come prepared to offer ideas, energy, and insight. It’s going to take all of us to restore the Ohio River and the rivers, wetlands, and habitats in the 15-state region that contribute to a healthy and productive ecosystem. Working together, we can make a difference. So please join in the discussion and participate in the crafting of a visionary ecosystem restoration plan from Day 1. Register here by Sept. 30, 2020.
Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, 2020
Ohio River Basin 2020 Summit Wednesday, September 30th - Friday, October 2nd, 2020 University of Louisville, Louisville, KY The Ohio River Basin Consortium for Research and Education (ORBCRE) and the Ohio River Basin Alliance (ORBA) Present: "Bridging Visions to Protect Our Health, Economy and Environment in the Ohio River Basin." Conference Topics Include: Invasive species, HABS, Land Use, Populations, Ecosystem Services and Economics, Nutrients, Policy, Citizen Science, Contaminants of Emerging Concerns, Connectance between Streams and Rivers, Anthropological and Archaeological Research, Outdoor Recreation and Therapeutic Effects, Scientific Communications, Ecosystem Restoration, Abandoned Mine Impacts, Ecological Economics, Invasive Species, Aquatic Biology, ArcGIS Applications, Drought Management, Environmental Policy, Flood Management, Food, Energy and Water Nexus, Geological Science, Hydrological Modeling, Social Hydrology, Stormwater Nutrient Removal and Mitigation, Stormwater BMPs, Watershed Management, Water Quality Impairment Studies, Water Resource Engineering and Management, Story-telling and Ethnography. The Ohio River Basin Alliance (ORBA) will be hosting a series of implementation workshops for the Ohio River Basin Plan 2020 on Wednesday September 30th. The six workshops are based on the goals of the Ohio River Basin Plan: • Reliable Flood Control and Risk Reduction • River Transportation Corridor • Healthy, Productive Ecosystems • World-Class Recreation Opportunities • Abundant Clean Water • Knowledge-Informed Decisions Full details and registration on conference website here.
This year marks the centennial of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote nationally. The story of the long battle too often excludes the role of Black women who played significant roles in the ratification efforts. Hosted by the Brandeis School of Law, this panel conversation gives a general overview of the suffrage movement both nationally and in Kentucky, and it reframes that history by telling the stories of some of the key “hidden figures” of the movement. It will connect that history to the voting rights activities of the 1960s and voting in 2020 and the Black Lives Matter movement.
Moderator:
Rachel Platt, Director of Community Engagement at the Frazier History Museum
Panelists:
Margie Charasika, President, League of Women Voters of Louisville
Jermaine Fowler, Creator of Humanity Archive Educational website (working on history of Ida B. Wells and her role in suffrage)
Enid Trucios-Haynes, Professor, Brandeis School of Law
Marsha Weinstein, President, National Collaborative of Women’s History Sites (part of historical markers for Mary Britton and other Kentucky Suffragettes)
Fielding Questions:
Cherie Dawson-Edwards, Chair and Associate Professor, UofL Department of Criminal Justice
Co-sponsored by the Brandeis School of Law, Brandeis Law School Diversity Committee and Women’s Law Caucus, UofL Office of Community Engagement, UofL Office of Diversity, UofL Office of Advancement, UofL Women's Center, UofL American Association of University Women, UofL Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research
Sept. 25, 2020
EcoReps Workshop: Citizens Climate Lobby Friday, Sept. 25th at Noon, Ekstrom Library room W210 Virtual & In-Person for up to 10 attendees (seats are first-come, first-served) Watch Video Recording here. Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or dial in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability! Our guest for September 25th will be Ruth Ann Reteneller, a local organizer for the Louisville chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby. CCL is a national organization dedicated to tackling our addiction to fossil fuels through the adoption of a carbon fee and dividend that would tax carbon at the point of extraction and return the revenue equitably to all citizens. H.R. 763, the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, is a bipartisan, revenue neutral climate solution promoted by CCL. Many predict that if it becomes law, carbon emissions in the US will be reduced by 40% in 12 years and the economy will be improved through market stimulation. Come learn more about how this works, why it is urgent, how you can get involved, and what it's like to be a citizen lobbyist for sustainability. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This fall, we continue our series of in-person and virtual workshops each month on last Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website. Facebook Event Page.
Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 430 698 464#) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable on alternate Fridays throughout the fall at 11am. Our speaker on September 25th will be Brent Fryrear, the Director of Louisville's unique Partnership for a Green City. This partnership was launched in August 2004 between Louisville Metro Government (which includes Louisville Metro-Department of Public Health and Wellness), Jefferson County Public Schools and the University of Louisville to protect the environment and improve overall quality of life in the community. Jefferson Community & Technical College joined the Partnership more recently. The Partnership has been described as “a model based on bottom-up collaboration, top-down support, stated goals and objectives and a focused plan of action.” The process has convened peers from each public entity to share ideas and address problems. Peer pressure, rather than top-down decision-making, has produced significant changes in operating procedures within each partner. Over 150 employees participate on Partnership teams, which consult with external individuals or organizations to receive additional assistance. The objectives include environmental education, public health and environmental management. The partners collaborate on services and cost savings by leveraging their buying power on big-ticket items together and sharing information on environmental challenges. The partnership already has made significant strides toward meeting its goals:
Saving $8,000 a year in landfill disposal costs;
Increasing recycling efforts;
Identifying other cost savings through energy audits and management;
Attracting $880,000 in outside grants and contracts for local environmental projects;
Teaching environmental education to public school teachers and creating outdoor classrooms at six local schools; and
Creating a new joint position to improve the health of schoolchildren
The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
Sept. 24, 2020
Maintaining Your Mental Health While Fighting for Social Justice Thursday, Sept. 24th, 6pm, online - register here. Whether through front line protests, social media, education, or the workplace, the current fight for social justice is powerful and never ending. It can also be draining, exhausting, and uncertain. Regardless of your role in the fight, it is important to maintain your mental health to continue the fight. Join us to hear from a stellar panel of black UofL alumni mental health practitioners, sharing their insights and tips for maintaining your mental health while fighting for social justice. We are excited to welcome as our panelists: - Dericka Canada Cunningham, PhD - DeShara Doub, MSSW, Marriage & Family Therapy Associate - Steven Kniffley Jr., PsyD, MPA, ABPP - Ashleigh Hazley, MEd will serve as our moderator This will be a Q&A discussion, so submit your questions through the registration form, or bring them to the event.
Sept. 18, 2020
Garden Commons Workshop: Divest UofL & Just Transition Friday, Sept. 18th, noon-1pm, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) Learn more about the divestment campaign at UofL and the framework for a just transition! Join our movement to divest from fossil fuels, prisons and policing, and the military-industrial complex; cut our contract with Aramark; and reinvest in supporting students and our communities.
Sept. 16, 2020
Anti-Racism, Justice and Safety: Compatible or Conflicting Concepts? Wednesday, Sept. 16th, 5pm, online - register here. As the investigation into the tragic death of Breonna Taylor at the hands of Louisville Metro police continues, citizens, organizations and public officials are raising questions about the laws and procedures that made such an incident possible. Are some of today’s laws racist? Can laws that were created decades ago be changed to ensure fairness and equal protection for all? Those questions and others will be on the agenda for a forum titled “Anti-Racism, Justice and Safety: Compatible or Conflicting Concepts?” Scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 5 p.m., the program will include scholars and activists exploring police practice and other justice strategies that have a disproportionate negative impact on the Black community. College of Arts and Sciences Interim Dean David Owen will moderate the discussion. Panelists will include Cherie Dawson-Edwards, chair and associate professor of criminal justice; Aishia Brown, assistant professor of health promotion and behavioral sciences; and Keturah Herron, policy strategist, juvenile justice, American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky (ACLU). The event is free, but registration is required. The forum is the second in a series of events being planned to explore issues around racism and social justice. The Provost’s Office is planning a session for later this month that will feature local and state policy leaders discussing plans to create a more socially just system of government in Louisville and throughout the commonwealth. That session and others will be featured on the UofL events calendar and on UofL Today.
Sept. 15, 2020
Local Greenery Tuesday, September 15th, 12:15-2pm, Student Activities Center (SAC), Plaza The Engage Lead Serve Board's Green Initiatives committee is presenting an event that highlights local organizations that are doing work in fields related to sustainability in the Louisville community. There will also be speakers from some of the organizations to go deeper in to their involvement and the unique opportunists they can provide. There will be two parts to the event - we'll start with an in-person tabling where you can take home prizes and that will be followed by a presentation on more information happening later in the evening. Come out have a great time, learn about service opportunities, and ways to stay involved.
Sept. 14, 2020
Incentivizing Sustainability Through Carbon Fees Monday, Sept. 14th, 7pm, online - register here The Louisville chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby invites you to a talk by UofL Economist Thomas Lambert on "Incentivizing Sustainability Through Carbon Fees."
Lambert will discuss the potential economic impacts of H.R. 763 the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, a bipartisan climate solution promoted by CCL. Many predict that If it becomes law, carbon emissions in the US will be reduced by 40% in 12 years. At the same time this revenue neutral bill with its market stimulating aspects will contribute to a better economy and healthier households in the US. Professor Lambert is in the economics department at UofL and has recently been assigned to their equine industry programs as an applied economist. Prior to UofL, he taught full time for Northern Kentucky University in their Master of Public Administration program for several years. Before that he was with the economics department at IU Southeast for many years. Professor Lambert has a MS in economics from UK and a PhD in urban and public affairs from UofL with a concentration in urban economics and economic development. More info about CCL and the bill is on the CCL website. Find Citizens' Climate Lobby Louisville on Facebook.
Sept. 12, 26, Oct. 10, 2020
Pollinator Garden Workdays Saturdays, Sept. 12th, 26th & Oct. 10th, 8am-10am, Korfhage Native Plant Garden (west of Life Sciences) The UofL Botanical Society invites you to join us for a workday at the Pollinator Garden next to the Life Sciences building! It's in need of some love. We will be following all COVID-19 guidelines as outlined by UofL and the CDC. Masks will be required. If you do not have one, one will be provided for you. Social distancing also required. Please bring plenty of water and gardening gloves. We also recommend a hat, light snack, long pants, and sunscreen. We will not have workdays if it is raining, above 90 degrees, less than 40 degrees, or under otherwise hazardous conditions. This event will take place every other Saturday from September 12 - October 10.
Sept. 11, 2020
Sustainability Roundtable: Soil Contaminants in a Louisville Urban Community Garden Friday, Sept. 11th, 11am-noon, online Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 430 698 464#) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable on alternate Fridays throughout the fall at 11am. Our speaker on September 11th will be Jessica Eggleston, a recent graduate of UofL's Interdisciplinary Master's in Sustainability program. She will be sharing her research on the effect of legacy contamination and influence of observed soil amendment in an urban community garden Louisville. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
We Can't Wait: Student Empowerment Through Activism Tuesday, Sept. 8th 5-6pm, online Pre-registration required here. Don't miss this important panel discussion by three of UofL's Martin Luther King Scholars and social justice activists. They will talk about their experiences, their education, what's getting them up in the morning, what's keeping them up at night, and what they expect to change as a result of their work. Student Panelists, Martin Luther King Scholars:
Arii Lynton-Smith(they/them) - Majoring in Cultural Nonprofit Management (Liberal Studies)
Nicole Sparling (she/her) - Majoring in Biology and Spanish; Minoring in Social Change and Political Peacekeeping Certificate
David Echeverria (he/his) - Majoring in Political Science; Minoring in Social Change
Moderator: Cherie Dawson-Edwards, PhD - Department Chair, and Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Institutions of higher learning are known as crucibles for social conflict and change. Although they are often at the forefront of progressive thought and action, they are also protectors of privilege and the status quo. The University of Louisville is no exception. Although educators often play a role in the fight for social change, historically, it’s the students who have created lasting change by forcing the hands of those in power. This year in Louisville has been like no other in recent history. The nation's and the world's eyes are on Louisville, Kentucky, as thousands of people unite in peaceful protests against ongoing racial injustice and state-sanctioned violence. The recent brutal killing of Breonna Taylor and other unarmed Black people by police has led to rallying cries across the globe of "Say Her Name" and "No Justice, No Peace." These demands for change are being led by young people like Nicole, Arii, and David.
Sept. 2, 2020
Social Justice Film Series: The Stake of Strides Wednesday, Sept. 2nd, 10am-3pm, online The Engage Lead Serve Board (ELSB) invites you to join us for this virtual film series showcasing some many different social justice concerns that become prevalent during the time of the Kentucky Derby. RSVP here.
Fridays, Aug. 28 - Nov. 20, 2020
Garden Commons Fall Workdays Fridays, 12pm-1pm, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) All are welcome at our weekly group workdays in UofL's organic Garden Commons in its new location at the southwest corner of Strickler Hall, east of the Speed Art Museum Parking Garage, and across the walkway from the Biology Department's Korfhage Native Plant Garden! Join us to learn (by doing) how to grow hyper-local, super-delicious vegetables, herbs, and fruits! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every Friday at noon throughout the fall (Aug. 28 - Nov. 20) to harvest, weed, water, and plant. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. Please bring drinking water & bags to harvest into! Wear a mask and practice physical distancing to keep everyone safe during the pandemic. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on Facebook or Instagram.
Aug. 28, 2020
EcoReps Workshop: Louisville Water Company Friday, Aug. 28th at Noon, Ekstrom Library room W210 VIDEO RECORDING HERE Virtual & In-Person for up to 10 attendees (seats are first-come, first-served) Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or dial in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshops featuring locals making a difference in sustainability! Our guest speaker to kick off the new year will be Barbara Crow, a Strategic Communications Consultant for the Louisville Water Company. Barbara will share some of the many ways that Louisville's award-winning, publicly-owned Water Company is advancing sustainability in the provision of safe, healthy tap water to the citizens of Louisville! The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This fall, we continue our series of in-person and virtual workshops each month on last Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website.
Aug. 28, 2020
Sustainability Roundtable: Envisioning UofL as a Living Laboratory of Sustainability Friday, Aug. 28th, 11am, online WATCH RECORDING HERE. Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 430 698 464#) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable on alternate Fridays throughout the fall at 11am. To kick-off the series on Aug. 28th, our speaker will be Justin Mog, PhD, who has served as the University of Louisville's chief sustainability officer, as the Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives, since 2009. Dr. Mog will be providing an update on UofL's sustainability initiatives and sharing his transformative vision of creating a campus where our sustainability challenges become learning and research opportunities for students, faculty, and staff working in collaboration to reshape campus, cultures, behaviors, minds, and knowledge toward meeting peoples' needs now and in the future in a way that is just and equitable while maintaining ecological integrity in perpetuity. This is what sustainability truly demands of higher education. How can you contribute toward that vision? The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
Aug. 21, 2020
Louisville Community Grocery Food Justice Workshop Friday, Aug. 21st, noon-1pm, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) We kick off our monthly Garden Commons Workshop series with our former Garden Intern, Avalon Gupta-Verwiebe, who joins us to talk about the Louisville Community Grocery and the ongoing movement for food justice in Louisville! Come learn how you can get involved as a member or volunteer to help open the first cooperatively-owned community grocery in Louisville in one of our urban core neighborhoods that has long-suffered from food apartheid and the lack of a full-service grocery store. Masks and physical distancing required!
Aug. 12-16, 2020
Sustainability in Welcome Week 2020 Aug. 12th - 16th, 2020 The UofL Sustainability Council will welcome new students to campus with a variety of events designed to engage your passion! Events will include:
Wednesday, Aug. 12 – Friday, Aug. 14 Garden Commons Salsa Harvest 3:00 - 3:45pm Garden Commons (southwest corner of Strickler Hall) Stop by UofL's organic, student-run Garden Commons to sample some of the delicious fresh produce we've grown together over the summer and learn how you can get involved and learn how to grow your own food right here on campus! Sponsored by the UofL Sustainability Council and the Office of Health Promotion.
Thursday, Aug. 15 Garden Commons Workday 12pm-1pm Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) Join us for our weekly group workdays in UofL's organic Garden Commons in its new location at the southwest corner of Strickler Hall, east of the Speed Art Museum Parking Garage, and across the walkway from the Biology Department's Korfhage Native Plant Garden! Come learn (by doing) how to grow hyper-local, super-delicious vegetables, herbs, and fruits! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together weekly to harvest, weed, water, and plant. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. Please bring drinking water & bags to harvest into! Wear a mask and practice physical distancing to keep everyone safe during the pandemic. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Saturday, Aug. 15 Cardinal Clues Scavenger Hunt 3:30 - 6pm Come find the UofL Sustainability booth at the Garden Commons and you could win some fabulous prizes, including an ethically-sourced reusable UofL Sustainability mug!
Sunday, Aug. 16 UofL Community Composting Volunteer Day Every Sunday noon-2pm (200 block of E. Bloom St. just one block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook and Floyd Streets) Come help us turn “trash” into treasure as we manage UofL’s volunteer-powered community composting operation. Dress to get dirty. Tools provided. Learn about worm composting and becoming a UofL EcoRep!
Sunday, Aug. 16 Louisville Sustainability Bike Tour 3:00 – 5:00pm meet up outside the SRC Take a fun afternoon bike ride with the Student Cycling Coalition and UofL Sustainability Council! Explore your new community through the lens of environmental stewardship and social justice. Don’t have a bike? Check one out from the SRC through UofL’s Bikeshare Program or take a spin on a free LouVelo bike for the day. Check out our route here.
July 29, 2020
Cardinal Conversations: Racism as a Public Health Issue Wednesday, July 29th, 1pm, Online - Register here The University of Louisville School of Public Health & Information Sciences invites you to an insider’s discussion with UofL School of Public Health & Information Sciences associate dean, Dr. Monica Wendel and senior research associate, Trinidad Jackson, with Dean Craig Blakely as moderator, to discuss racism as a public health issue. We will be taking questions from our alumni, grateful patients and friends. We hope you will join us for Cardinal Conversations. Register here.
July 28, 2020
Why You Should Start Reading Wendell Berry in 2020 Tuesday, July 28th, 6pm, online - register here The University of Louisville invites you to join in a special online conversation led by Dr. Gary Gregg, Director of UofL’s non-partisan Center for Political Leadership, and GlyptusAnn Grider Jones, the Center’s coordinator, as we consider Wendell Berry's novel "Hannah Coulter." This is event is part of the Center's on-going virtual book club. Gregg and Jones will explore several themes in the novel, noting how Berry's long-standing concerns with the modern economy, the disruption of modern society to traditional economies, the production of food and living at a humane scale, are relevant to today's global pandemic. If you’re not familiar with Berry’s work or the vital impact this native Kentucky son has had on the movement for sustainability and living in right relationship with the earth and with each other, then this is the perfect excuse to bring yourself up to speed. It’s free. Simply register in advance online here.
Thursdays, July 16 - Aug. 13, 2020
Garden Commons Summer Workdays Thursdays, 12pm-1pm, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) We are relaunching our weekly group workdays in UofL's organic Garden Commons in its new location at the southwest corner of Strickler Hall, east of the Speed Art Museum Parking Garage, and across the walkway from the Biology Department's Korfhage Native Plant Garden! Join us to learn (by doing) how to grow hyper-local, super-delicious vegetables, herbs, and fruits! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every Thursday at noon throughout the remainder of the summer (July 16 - Aug. 13) to harvest, weed, water, and plant. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. Please bring drinking water & bags to harvest into! Wear a mask and practice physical distancing to keep everyone safe during the pandemic. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
June 9, 2020
COVID-19 health disparities - the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on African American communities Tuesday, June 9th, 10-11am, online At this week's COVID-19 info session, we welcome speakers Dr. V. Faye Jones and Vicki Hines-Martin, PhD., PMHCNBS, RN, for a discussion about the health disparities related to COVID-19 experienced by the African American community. We will explore the intersecting issues in our healthcare system and social structures that result in African Americans dying at a higher rate from COVID-19. The session will address this topic through the lens of systemic health disparities, cumulative inequality, and health equity.
June 1, 2020
Serviceberry Foraging Workshop Monday, June 1st, noon, Garden Commons (new location at southwest corner of Strickler Hall, east of the Speed Art Museum Parking Garage) Bring a pail or Tupperware and get ready to load up on the sweetest "secret" right under our noses! Serviceberries (aka Juneberries) are native to Kentucky and they are planted all over the city as a common, low-maintenance street tree. The fruits are ripe for only two weeks around June 1st. They are similar to blueberries but a little bit nutty (the trees are in the almond family!). UofL's campus boasts many loaded serviceberries and during this special workshop, we will walk around to visit them all! Pick and take home as many as you can. Enjoy them fresh or freeze them for pies and smoothies year-round! Meetup at the Garden Commons and we'll go from there. Masks will be required and we’ll practice physical distancing to keep everyone safe. Facebook Event.
May 28, 2020
Why We Need 'Walden' Right Now Thursday, May 28th, 6-7pm, online John Kleber, PhD, professor emeritus of history from Morehead State University and editor of the popular "Kentucky Encyclopedia," will lead the first of three online book talks hosted by UofL this summer. Dr. Kleber will consider how Henry David Thoreau's "Walden, or Life in the Woods" speaks to the current global pandemic. The classic book is a reflection on living in simple surroundings, with themes of solitude, connecting with nature, individualism, social distancing and living with less. The event is free and will be held online via Zoom. Registration is required.
May 22, 2020
Human Trafficking and Exploitation Awareness Conference 2020: Addressing the Needs of the Queer Community Friday, May 22nd, 8am-5pm, UofL Shelby Campus (440 N Whittington Pkwy) People Against Trafficking Humans (PATH) Coalition of Kentucky is hosting its inaugural conference at UofL's Shelby Campus. Pre-registration for this free, educational, and interactive event is required through Eventbrite. We warmly invite community members, students, professionals, advocates, and service providers to join us as we engage in a day of learning, listening, and connecting around this important issue! Author, comedian, spoken word artist, and Human Trafficking Field Expert, K.D. Roche, will deliver the opening keynote address. Morning breakout sessions, led by Queer folk, Survivors of Human Trafficking, Allies, and Advocates offer engagement and learning opportunities for attendees. In the afternoon, Queer Survivors of trauma will participate in a public speak out, followed by a community discussion surrounding relevant issues related to risks of and occurrences of exploitation and human trafficking. Multiple organizations involved in the movement and anti-trafficking community have committed to participating in the conference and will be prepared to discuss their initiatives in serving the queer community. If you have questions, please email info@pathcoalitionofky.org
May 20-21, 2020
ACC Sports Sustainability Symposium Wednesday, May 20th - Thursday, May 21st, free, online UofL is taking part in the 2nd annual ACC Sports Sustainability Symposium, which has been moved online. All are welcome to participate in virtual sessions, tours, and discussions focused on how university athletics programs can drive environmental and social stewardship on campus and among fans. Schedule: Wednesday, May 20 9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Opening Welcome & Coffee Chat Tune in to hear Athletics leadership from around the conference talk about the connection between sustainability and athletics. 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Student Athlete Panel & Roundtable Discussion Hear from student athletes on empowerment, influence and action and how student athletes can be leaders in sustainability. 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Fan Engagement on Game Day and Every Day Join a brainstorming session that connects the ‘how’ of best practices around engaging fans in sustainability on game day and every day. 4 p.m. Happy Hour Chat
Schedule: Thursday, May 21 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Successful Sponsorships & Partnerships With the goal of one actionable follow-up, join a conversation around the how and what of sustainability sponsorships and translating campus sustainability to athletic sponsorship. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Investing in Operations and Relationships Exploring how to optimize sports sustainability through successful relationship building between sustainability staff and athletics operations staff. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. ACC Together: How to Scale Sustainability 1 Year In Come prepared to discuss incorporating sustainability into one of the main initiatives brought on by the ACC Conference. How do we unify all our efforts into the larger conversation around sports and sustainability? Register here.
May 1 to Sept. 30, 2020
2020 National Bike Challenge May 1st to September 30th, 2020 Saddle up and ride for team UofL in the 2020 National Bike Challenge! Show your support for a healthy lifestyle and sustainable transportation. Register for the National Bike Challenge and Join Team UofL as an individual to compete against your peers. Your miles and days cycled will qualify employees for great prizes through Get Healthy Now, including the grand prize of a $400 voucher to a local bike shop, co-sponsored by UofL's Sustainability Council! The National Bike Challenge is open to everyone, however the Get Healthy Now competition is restricted to UofL employees, retirees, and their spouses/qualifying adults. Check out our online resources for UofL Bicyclists - with handy maps, videos, and tips for getting around town care-free and car-free!
April 17, 2020
Virtual EcoReps Workshop: Kentucky Health Justice Network Friday, April 17th, noon-1pm, ONLINE Join online meeting here. (or dial-in: +1-571-392-7650 PIN: 464 522 5916) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability! We'll wrap up the year on April 17th with a focus on reproductive justice and our special guest, Meg Stern from the Kentucky Health Justice Network. KHJN supports Kentuckians towards achieving autonomy in our lives and justice for our communities. They advocate, educate, and provide direct services to ensure all Kentucky communities and individuals have power, access, and resources to be healthy and have agency over our lives. KHJN is currently planning to host the Take Root: Red State Reproductive Justice conference at UofL in the fall. Meg Stern is the Support Fund Director for KHJN. She started volunteering in abortion access in Kentucky almost 20 years ago. As a Louisville native, Meg has a strong background in grassroots organizing with Louisville Clinic Escorts, The Fairness Campaign, and Louisville Showing Up for Racial Justice. Meg's professional background is in Food Service, Childcare, and Project Facilitation. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring, we continue our series of workshops each month on last Fridays at noon. More info on EcoReps website.
March 27, 2020
VIRTUAL: EcoReps Workshop: Air Pollution Control District Friday, March 27th at Noon, ONLINE View Recording here. Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability! Our March 27th training will feature representatives from Metro Louisville's Air Pollution Control District (APCD). The APCD enforces the Clean Air Act and other laws and regulations that make the air clean and safe in Louisville/Jefferson County. They also work with the community on policies and programs that lead to a healthier and more sustainable city. Come find out what they are up to and how you can get involved in improving air quality in Louisville!
The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring, we continue our series of workshops each month on last Fridays at noon. All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website.
March 26, 2020
ONLINE: Shackles, Separation, and the Stigma: Reproductive Justice Behind Bars Thursday, March 26th, 4-5:30pm Join the Zoom meeting here. Or call-in at 502-792-9582, Conference ID: 241 670 825# UofL's Social Change Lecture series continues with Amy Ard of Motherhood Beyond Bars. This event is brought to you buy Peace, Conflict, and Social Justice at UofL, as well as UofL's Ann Braden Institute for Social Justice Research. NOTE: Due to the current circumstances, this event will be held LIVE via Microsoft Teams. It is free and open to the public.
Join Zoom Meeting here (Meeting ID: 638 244 3200) The Campus Tree Advisory Committee is open to all employees, students & community members interested in helping UofL protect & expand our tree population. We meet just once a semester. The agenda includes:
Updates: recent/impending tree RELOCATIONS!, plantings, removals and maintenance plans
Tree-relatedService Learning Projects - Recap: 2020 Maple-Tapping season - All are encouraged to volunteer to help with these fall plantings in UofL’s Tree-borhood: - Old Louisville Tree Plantings - Saturday, 3/21, 9am-noon, Ormsby & Garvin; Saturday 4/4, 9am-noon, W. Ormsby from 5th to 7th Street - Louisville Grows’ California Neighborhood Tree Planting - Saturday, Date TBD, 8am-4pm, California Community Center, 1600 St Catherine St - Louisville Grows’/UofL Green Heart Tree Planting - Saturday, 5/16, 8am-4pm, Southside Baptist Church, 804 Camden Ave - Any 2020 classes on offer which are/could integrate tree-related service learning?
Louisville’s Urban Heat Island: More Than Just Hot Air Thursday, March 5th, noon, University Club & Alumni Center Cost: $15/person and $10/student includes lunch, RSVP required to Janna Tajibaeva, 852-2247, janna@louisville.edu Meet the Professor: Jason Naylor. Over the past decade, Louisville’s urban heat island has received significant local and national attention. Several studies have identified Louisville as having one of the fastest growing heat islands in the country. While many residents realize that Louisville is warmer than the surrounding rural areas, the impact of the city extends far beyond temperature. Jason Naylor, Professor of Geography and Geosciences Department, will discuss the impact Louisville has on local rainfall, thunderstorms, and even severe weather events.
Feb. 28, 2020
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Extinction Rebellion Kentucky Friday, Feb. 28th at Noon, Ekstrom Library room W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! Our February 28th training will focus on Direct Action for Sustainability with representatives from Extinction Rebellion Kentucky! XR is a global people's movement that has gained lots of attention from dramatic, non-violent public actions to raise awareness and draw attention to the need for urgent action against ecological destruction. The US movement has declared a non-violent rebellion against the US government for its criminal inaction on the ecological crisis. XR US demands: 1. That the Government must tell the truth about the climate and wider ecological emergency, it must reverse all policies not in alignment with that position and must work alongside the media to communicate the urgency for change including what individuals, communities and businesses need to do. 2. The Government must enact legally-binding policies to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2025 and take further action to remove the excess of atmospheric greenhouse gases. It must cooperate internationally so that the global economy runs on no more than half a planet’s worth of resources per year. 3. We do not trust our Government to make the bold, swift and long-term changes necessary to achieve these changes and we do not intend to hand further power to our politicians. Instead we demand a Citizens’ Assembly to oversee the changes, as we rise from the wreckage, creating a democracy fit for purpose. 4. We demand a just transition that prioritizes the most vulnerable people and indigenous sovereignty; establishes reparations and remediation led by and for Black people, Indigenous people, people of color and poor communities for years of environmental injustice, establishes legal rights for ecosystems to thrive and regenerate in perpetuity, and repairs the effects of ongoing ecocide to prevent extinction of human and all species, in order to maintain a livable, just planet for all. The Kentucky chapter of Extinction Rebellion has been active in mobilizing people across the state and right here in Louisville to non-violently resist the fossil fuel industry, corporate greed, and government inaction. Come learn about the movement and how to use non-violent direct action to drive change for sustainability.
The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring, we continue our series of in-person workshops each month on last Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste! All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website.
Feb. 28, 2020
Sustainability Roundtable: Urban Agriculture using High Tunnels in Louisville Friday, Feb. 28th, 11am, Urban Studies room 200 (426 W. Bloom St.) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable on alternate Fridays throughout the spring at 11am. On Feb. 28th, our speaker will be Lilias Pettit-Scott, Urban Agriculture Conservationist at Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District and member of the Urban Agriculture Coalition. One of Lilias' passions is season-extension and year-round growing. She'll share some of the latest about using high tunnels for producing food in both urban and rural settings. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
Feb. 26, 2020
Film & Panel: The Beecher Terrace Story Wednesday, Feb. 26th, 5:30-7:30pm, Ekstrom Library, room W104 Join filmmaker Lavel D. White, Louisville housing justice advocates, and former Beecher Terrace residents for a screening of “The Beecher Terrace Story," followed by a panel discussion.The Beecher Terrace Story was filmed and produced by Lavel White of Blue Boi Entertainment. The documentary was developed at the request of the Louisville Metro Housing Authority to ensure that this historic apartment site’s important role in shaping the Russell neighborhood and the city is not forgotten. Over the last several years, Louisville Metro Government, LMHA, Russell stakeholders and numerous other partners have been working to transform the Russell neighborhood. As part of this work, Beecher’s obsolete apartment buildings are being demolished to make way for a new energy-efficient, mixed-income community. Since opening in 1939, Beecher Terrace has been home to thousands of families who were influenced by its strong sense of community. The Beecher Terrace Story includes interviews with several former residents and neighborhood stakeholders who articulate the community’s rich history through their personal stories and anecdotes. The film also highlights the changes that have taken at the site over the decades, and the important role Beecher Terrace is playing in the future of the Russell neighborhood. This event is co-sponsored by the Housing Justice Work Group, the Cooperative Consortium for Transdisciplinary Social Justice Research, Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, and Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace & Justice.
Feb. 26, 2020
The Other Side of Our Food System: The Use of Human Waste as an Agricultural Resource Wednesday, February 26th, 4-5pm, Shumaker Research Building 139 Please join us for this talk by Dr. Nicholas Kawa, Department of Anthropology, Ohio State University, hosted by UofL's Department of Anthropology. Prior to industrialization, human excrement was commonly employed as a resource for agricultural fertilization. Following the advent of the hydraulic sanitation system, however, it became increasingly channeled into waterways rather than reincorporated into terrestrial agro-ecosystems. To counter this trend, more and more cities in the US are looking to treated sanitation waste, or “biosolids,” as a sustainable source of agricultural fertilizer. This presentation reports on a collaboration between Ohio State faculty and students in anthropology, architecture, and landscape architecture to design and implement a demonstration garden that makes legible the hidden processes by which human waste is transformed into an agricultural resource in the American Midwest. Ultimately, this presentation considers both the limits and possibilities of challenging social taboos surrounding human waste and the implications it has for our food system.
Feb. 21, 2020
Seed Starting Workshop Friday, Feb. 21st, Noon, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Get a jump-start on your food garden this year! Join us in the greenhouse at UofL’s organic garden to learn about starting seeds to save money, get better results, and make the most of the growing season. Learn how and why to start seeds early with this hands-on workshop. Feel free to bring your own seeds to start and containers to take them home in, or help us start some seeds to be planted in our Campus Gardens. This workshop will be led by Bethany Pratt, Horticulture Education Agent for Jefferson County Cooperative Extension. RSVP on Facebook.
Feb. 20, 2020
Legal Passing: Navigating Undocumented Life and Local Immigration Law Thursday, Feb. 20th, 3pm, Ekstrom Library's Chao Auditorium The Department of Sociology’s 2020 Jon H. Rieger Speaker Series presents Dr. Angela S. García. Dr. García is a sociologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration. Her research centers on international migration, law and society, urban sociology, and well-being. Dr. García studies the consequences of socio-legal inclusion and exclusion for undocumented immigrants across the United States, Mexico, and Spain. Focusing on subnational (state and local) immigration laws and executive administrative action, she charts how immigrants’ everyday lives, incorporation, and well-being are shaped by the legal contexts in which they reside. Her book, Legal Passing: Navigating Undocumented Life and Local Immigration Law (University of California Press 2019), compares the effects of restrictive and accommodating state and local-level immigration laws on the everyday lives of undocumented Mexican immigrants in the US.
Feb. 18, 2020
Community-Based Participatory Research: Conducting Research with Community Partners to Achieve Positive Change Tuesday, Feb. 18th, noon-1:15pm, Shumaker Research Building, Room 139 This presentation will provide a general overview of the theory and practice of community-based participatory research—an approach to research designed to engage participants in collaborative and creative approaches to generating knowledge and developing strategies for fostering positive social change. The presentation will look at the process of developing community partnerships and the multiple roles played by action researchers as well as the ethical challenges posed by working within this research model. It will explore what constitutes high quality action research with a view toward promoting the development of rigorous and innovative research practices. The session will also look at examples of current action research projects being carried out around the world in areas including environmental education, disability and community engagement, social entrepreneurship, and other topics. Presenters:
Mary Brydon-Miller, Ph.D. is Professor and Ph.D. program director in the Department of Educational Leadership, Evaluation, and Organizational Development in the College of Education and Human Development, University of Louisville. She is a participatory action researcher who conducts work in both school and community settings. She is the editor, with David Coghlan, Professor Emeritus of Trinity College Dublin, of the SAGE Encyclopedia of Action Research (2014). Her most recent book Ethics in Participatory Research for Health and Social Well-Being: Cases and Commentaries, with her colleague Sarah Banks from Durham University in the UK, was published last year. She is currently serving a three-year post as Extraordinary Professor in the Community-Based Educational Research unit at North West University, Potchefstroom South Africa, is a recent Benjamin Meaker Fellow at Bristol University in the United Kingdom, and a former Fulbright research scholar. She’s currently developing an international middle-school citizen science project focused on climate change education. Douglas Craddock, Ph.D. serves as Clinical Assistant Faculty of Higher Education at the University of Louisville. His research and teaching focuses are Diversity & Inclusion, Community Engagement Scholarship & Community-Based Participatory Research Methods. In addition, other areas of study include Collegiate Athletics and Historically Black Colleges and Universities focusing on varying administration and leadership models that exist across the spectrum of programs and institutions. Dr. Craddock holds a Ph.D. from the University of Alabama in Higher Education Administration.
Note: Lunch will be served so registration is important. Contact: Dr. Henry Cunningham, 502-852-6026.
Sunday, Feb 16th, 1-6pm Dave Barker's Urban Ducks Farm next to UofL's Shelby campus (9011 Old Whipps Mill Rd)
In what has become a delightful annual tradition, our amazing community partner in making maple syrup from UofL trees, Dave Barker, is again hosting an open house at his sugar shack as we boil this year's sap and celebrate another successful year of tapping into nature's sweetness. All are welcome to come observe and learn more about local maple syrup production right here in Louisville. Come see the process in action and sample the sweet goodness! Facebook Event.
Feb. 14, 2020
Sustainability Roundtable: Transdisciplinary Research in Support of Cooperatives & the Louisville Community Grocery Friday, Feb. 14th, 11am-noon, Urban Studies Room 200 (426 W Bloom St) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable on alternate Fridays throughout the spring at 11am. Our speakers on Feb. 14th will be from a team that secured a $15,000 two-year grant from UofL's Cooperative Consortium for Transdisciplinary Social Justice Research in support of the Louisville Association for Community Economics’ effort to launch a community-owned/cooperative grocery store in one of the city’s urban food deserts. We'll hear from Anthropology Professor, Dr. Lisa Markowitz, on context and case studies about cooperatives in the food system; and UofL's Sustainability Coordinator, Dr. Justin Mog, who participated as the lead survey researcher exploring the needs and desires of Louisville residents for a community grocery. Come learn about this exciting grassroots effort to take back our food security from corporate control and how UofL researchers can get involved in supporting the project. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
Feb. 13, 2020
Bluegrass APPA Speed Learning Event on Sustainability Thursday, February 13th, 10am–1pm, Student Activities Center Rooms 116 & 117 Register here free. Bluegrass APPA (Association of Physical Plant Administrators) cordially invites you to attend a speed learning event which will include short presentations from multiple Bluegrass APPA business partner vendors about how their companies focus on sustainability. Participants will include vendors from a variety of areas, including custodial, maintenance, utilities, and more. In addition to the presentations, participants will have an opportunity to speak with the business partners to learn more about their companies and how they focus on sustainability. This event is open to all educational institutions in Kentucky, whether members of APPA or not. Lunch will be provided, but you must register here.
Feb. 10, 2020
Black Freedom, White Allies, & Red Scare Monday, February 10th, 6-7:30pm, Portland Library (3305 Northwestern Pkwy) A presentation by Dr. Catherine Fosl, director of the UofL Anne Braden Institute, explores the history of the 1954 Louisville controversy when Andrew and Charlotte Wade, an African American family, moved into a segregated, all-white suburb in what is now Shively. The talk explores how the episode highlighted racism in Louisville, the role of civil rights activists Carl and Anne Braden in the fight for the Wades and for racial equality, and how the culture of the "Red Scare" was used to reinforce white supremacy. Sponsored by Louisville Free Public Library and the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research.
Feb. 2 - Mar. 28, 2020
Ecolympics 2020 February 2nd to March 28th Two fun sustainability competitions to get you engaged in saving our one green planet! Facebook Event.
Post your sustainable actions and tag @UofLSustainable to win a restored vintage Schwinn bicycle, gift cards to Comfy Cow and Heine Bros. coffee, and other fabulous prizes!
RecycleMania! - February 2 to March 28, 2020 A friendly annual competition among North American universities. During this 8 week period, UofL will compete to reduce waste, increase recycling & composting, and raise conservation awareness across all three campuses! Keep up with the Cards progress at the RecycleMania website.
REDUCE & RECYCLE! Help the Cards to victory by avoiding disposables (bring your own mug, bottle, plate, etc.) and fully utilizing UofL’s amazingly easy, single-stream recycling system that lets you recycle everything in the same bin, everywhere on campus: all types of plastic, paper, cardboard, metal, and glass! Details on what you can recycle at UofL here.
COMPOST! We will be collecting food wastes for composting from The Ville Grill and other campus dining locations and adding those numbers to UofL's organics recycling totals! You can also compost your food scraps and soiled paper products in the compost bins at the Garden Commons (next to the greenhouse behind the Cultural Center) and the Urban & Public Affairs Horticulture Zone. Please no animal/dairy products or liquids, but otherwise, if it came from a plant, we want to compost it: fruit & vegetable wastes/peels/rinds/seeds, bread, pasta, rice, tea bags, coffee grounds/filters, even paper products (tissues, towels, napkins, plates, cups, newspaper, etc.).
Residence Hall Conservation Throw-Down! - February 4-24, 2020 Live on campus? Win with conservation! UofL residence halls will compete among each other to see who can reduce electricity use the most over three weeks. All you have to do is stop wasting energy! Turn off lights/TVs/computers; unplug anything you're not actively using; skip the elevator for the stairs; close windows tightly; dry clothes on a rack/line; take quick showers or shower with solar power at the SRC; etc.
Keep track of each hall's progress with UofL's Building Dashboard! Use the Dashboard to see how much electricity your hall is using and learn how you can conserve! Halls in the competition include:
Bettie Johnson Hall
Billy Minardi Hall
Community Park (real-time data!)
Kurz Hall (real-time data!)
Louisville Hall (real-time data!)
Miller Hall
Threlkeld Hall
Unitas Hall (real-time data!)
University Tower Apartments (UTA)
Prizes:
In addition to weekly winners who will receive gift cards to Comfy Cow, one resident who takes the most steps during Ecolympics 2020 will win a restored vintage Schwinn bicycle (or another bike of your preference)!
Post your sustainable actions and tag @UofLSustainable throughout February & March to be entered into the competition!
Jan. 31, 2020
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Brownfield Redevelopment Friday, Jan. 31st at Noon, Ekstrom Library room W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! To kickoff the spring series on Friday, Jan. 31st, our guest speaker will be Bill Johnston, Principal Geologist at Linebach-Funkhouser, a local environmental consulting group. His talk is titled "Kentucky's Brownfield Redevelopment Program: Working with developers over the last 5 years, look what we have accomplished!"
He will talk with us about brownfield restoration projects he's been involved in, including UofL's own work to transform the Floyd Street corridor through Belknap campus from a contaminated parking lot into a children's playground, running track, and world-class athletic facilities. The presentation will provide a detailed description of how a purchaser can enroll an eligible site into the Kentucky Brownfield Redevelopment Program, how the process works, and the benefits a buyer will receive from a regulatory standpoint. He'll also share before and after photos of cases studies from the Program.
Mr. Johnston provides project management leadership and direction for environmental assessment and remediation projects. He has 32 years of experience in assessing and remediating petroleum contaminated soils and groundwater associated with underground storage tanks (USTs) in numerous states across the country. He established his own environmental consulting division complimenting the efforts of a petroleum equipment/construction, contracting company. His responsibilities included serving as division/project manager for all of the environmental related projects associated with this division. Tasks included, developing cost-effective project estimates and completing UST related closures, upgrades, assessments, and corrective actions while serving as the liaison between an extensive client base and pertinent regulatory agencies. An alternate task included filing reimbursement documentation with various statewide sponsored UST environmental assurance funds. He has experience in multi-phase site assessments including RCRA, CERCLA and dry cleaning plant related projects. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Geology from North Carolina State University and a Master of Business Administration from Indiana University Southeast. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring, we continue our series of in-person workshops each month on last Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste! All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website.
Jan. 31, 2020
Sustainability Roundtable: Commuting Trends at the University of Louisville Friday, Jan. 31st, 11am-noon, Urban Studies Room 200 (426 W Bloom St) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable on alternate Fridays throughout the spring at 11am. On Jan. 31st, our speaker will be Thomas Sommer, a Candidate in UofL's Interdisciplinary Master's in Sustainability program. Tom will be sharing his recent research with UofL's Sustainability Coordinator, Dr. Justin Mog, about Commuting Trends at the University of Louisville. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
Jan. 31, 2020
Symposium For Advancing Socially Responsible Businesses in Louisville and the Commonwealth Friday, January 31st, 9am-5pm, UofL's Brandeis School of Law room 275 The UofL Transdisciplinary Research Team and the Louisville Community Grocery invite you to a day-long symposium on Friday, January 31 “Working in and Volunteering for Socially Responsible Businesses.” The morning session is an opportunity for researchers from several University departments to share their research about cooperatives, volunteerism, and food justice in Louisville and to engage in discussion with members of the Louisville Association for Community Economics (LACE), the Louisville Community Grocery, and other interested community members. The afternoon session will be a structured discussion where representatives from cooperatives, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP’s), and other socially responsible businesses can learn from each other and brainstorm about what action can be taken to advance socially responsible businesses in Louisville and the Commonwealth. Lunch will be provided to all registered participants. Register here.
Jan. 30, 2020
Honorable Business: A Framework for Business in a Just & Humane Society Thursday, January 30th, 4:30pm, College of Business, PNC Horn Auditorium Business has a bad name for many people. It's easy to point to unethical and damaging behavior by companies, and it may seem straightforward to blame either individuals, or more generally, ruthless markets and amoral commercial society. Dr. James Otteson argues that business activity can be valuable in itself. The primary purpose of honorable businesses is to create value - for all parties. They look for mutually beneficial transactions, so that all sides of any exchange benefit, leading to increased prosperity not just for one person or group at the expense of others, but for everyone involved. James R. Otteson is the Thomas W. Smith Presidential Chair in Business Ethics, Professor of Economics, and Executive Director of the Eudaimonia Institute at Wake Forest University. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and his PhD from the University of Chicago. He specializes in political economy, political philosophy, business ethics, and the history of economic thought. He is author of Adam Smith's Marketplace of Life (2002), Actual Ethics (2006), and The End of Socialism (2014). His most recent books are The Essential Adam Smith (2018) and Honorable Business: A Framework for Business in a Just and Humane Society (2019). This program is free and open to all. It is presented by The Center for Free Enterprise and is part of the Center's Menard Family Lecture Series and the BB&T Speaker Series. Free pizza will be served to attendees.
Jan. 24, 2020
China's Rustbelt? The Decline of Northeast China Friday, January 24th, 3pm-4pm, Lutz 225 All are welcome at the first Geography seminar of the semester, featuring UofL Geography visiting professor, Dr. Zhangxian Feng from the School of Geographical Sciences at China's Northeast Normal University. Northeast China used to be the largest and most booming industrialized area in China. Today the whole region has experienced a dramatic economic slowdown and population exodus since the economic reform and opening up of China beginning in 1978. Dr. Feng and his team have been researching the dynamics and underlying processes of Northeast China's decline, and pursuing revitalization strategies for this region.
Join us in UofL's organic garden and greenhouse for our group workdays! Learn (by doing) how to grow hyper-local, super-delicious vegetables, herbs, and fruits! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every Friday throughout the spring semester (Jan. 24 - Mar. 6) from 11am to 1pm to start and tend seeds in the greenhouse, plant, weed, water, and harvest. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Jan. 21, 2020
“White Fragility” book study information session Tuesday, January 21st, noon-1pm, Cultural Center multipurpose room Interested in exploring why it's so hard for white people to talk about racism? This book study informational session focuses on Robin Di'Angelo's book, “White Fragility.” This session is open to all students, staff and faculty interested in exploring this topic in a safe, yet critically stimulating environment. For additional information, email diveduc@louisville.edu
Jan. 20, 2020
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 20, 2020 Events in honor of the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and intended to educate the UofL campus and community on the importance of actualizing Dr. King’s ideals of social justice, non-violence, education, and service. Events will include:
9am-2pm - MLK Day of Service (meetup in SAC Multipurpose Room) MLK Day of Service has been an American tradition since 1994. Sponsored by UofL’s Engage Lead Serve Board, participants will enjoy free food and a free t-shirt. No registration required. Volunteers should meet in the SAC Multipurpose Room at 9am to sign up for a service site. The UofL Sustainability Council is hosting on-campus service sites at our Garden Commons and at our volunteer-powered community composting project. The kickoff will feature a speaker, followed by transportation to service sites. Participants will be back on campus by 1:00pm. We encourage you to join us and become part of the UofL community in making MLK Day a “day on, not a day off.” Contact: Alisha Deshmukh at 502-468-0500 or alisha.deshmukh@uoflelsb.org.
1:00pm - 2020: A Dream And A Vision - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration (The Playhouse) Please join the UofL African American Theatre Program for our annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration. This event is free and open to the public! Please bring donations for Louisville's homeless community including socks, blankets & travel-size toiletries. The event opens with a talk by Kellie Watson, Louisville Metro chief equity officer. UofL’s African American Theatre Program is sponsoring the event with the UofL-Yearlings Club forum series. The Yearlings Club will have a 3:30pm reception at the civic club’s site, 4309 W. Broadway. Contact Clest Lanier, 502-852-3042.
Jan. 17, 2020
Maple Tapping Workshop! Friday, Jan. 17th, Noon, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's sustainable garden to learn about the process of tapping maple trees and making maple syrup. Our workshop leader, Dave Barker, has been tapping trees and making his own syrup in Louisville for years. He will give a brief, hands-on workshop on the process and then attendees will get to work with him as we install taps on our own maple trees located in the Garden Commons and around campus. Participants will have the opportunity to sign-up to volunteer to empty buckets as they fill throughout the coming weeks. Please dress warmly so we can work outside! RSVP on Facebook.
Jan. 17, 2020
Sustainability Roundtable: Decentralization and Democracy in Self-Governing Societies Friday, Jan. 17th, 11am-noon, Urban Studies Room 200 (426 W Bloom St) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable on alternate Fridays throughout the spring at 11am. To kick-off the series on Jan. 17th, our speaker will be Dr. Daniel DeCaro, a UofL professor with join appointments in the Departments of Urban & Public Affairs as well as Psychology & Brain Sciences, and Director of the Social Decision Making & Sustainability Lab. Dr. DeCaro will be sharing his research on "Decentralization and Democracy in Self-Governing Societies: A Comparative Case Study of Community Governance of Neighborhood Greenspaces in Chicago, IL and Louisville, KY." The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
Jan. 14, 2020
UofL's 1st Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Resource Fair Tuesday, January 14th, 11am-1pm, SAC Ballroom The University of Louisville Human Trafficking Research Initiative-Project STARR, the University of Louisville Women's Center and Women 4 Women Student Board will be hosting the First Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Resource Fair. Come learn how people are getting caught up in exploitative conditions of modern day slavery at home and around the world - and what you can do to help fight it.
Critical Cardinal Conversations: Trafficked and missing women Tuesday, January 14th 1:30-2:30pm, SAC Ballroom Join us for a chance to participate in open dialogue. We will be creating a space to discuss trafficked and missing women of color in Louisville and throughout the U.S. Light refreshments will be provided. The event is Sponsored by UofL’s Women Center, Office of Diversity Education and Inclusive Excellence, Cultural Center, Women 4 Women Student Board, and Human Trafficking Research Initiative.
Jan. 11, 2020
Kentucky Conservation Committee 2020 Legislative Summit Saturday, Jan. 11th, 9am-4pm, Shumaker Research Building 139 Cost: Free for students with advanced registration; $15 KCC members; $20 general. Register here. UofL's Sustainability Council is proud to host the 2020 Kentucky Conservation Committee (KCC) Annual Meeting and Legislative Summit, featuring detailed information for conservation audiences on Kentucky's 2020 Legislative Session. KCC works to protect Kentucky’s land, air, water and biodiversity by working on legislative solutions in Frankfort. We are looking forward to a GREAT meeting, with the latest news and opportunities to learn about conservation issues all around Kentucky. Legislative experts will be on hand to answer your most pressing questions on energy, public lands, biodiversity, climate change and more. Registered participants will receive detailed advance briefs on key sessions. The schedule includes:
9:00-9:15am: Registration
9:15-9:30am: KCC Welcome – Benjamin Knoll, KCC President; Lane Boldman, KCC Exec. Director
9:30-10:30am: State Legislative Panel
A panel of Representatives and Senators will answer your questions about the General Assembly and key current conservation issues. Panelists: Senator Morgan McGarvey, Representatives Mary Lou Marzian & Lisa Willner.
10:30-11:30am: Presentation on the State Budget, Kentucky Center for Economic Policy This year is a budget session in the Kentucky Legislature. Learn the basics about how the budget is formed, and this issue will be of particular importance for land conservation funding, water infrastructure and fees for electric vehicles. So this will be designed to expand your knowledge on how the budget is formed and how it is adopted. KCC will also include information relating to the Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund and budget threats. Presenter: Pam Thomas, Senior Fellow with the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy.
11:45am-12:45pm Lunchtime Program: 2020 Legislative Session Overview: Legislative Agents will be on hand to preview bills for the upcoming session. Presenters: Lane Boldman, Randy Strobo of Kentucky Conservation Committee, Tom FitzGerald of Kentucky Resources Council.
12:45-2:00pm - Special Keynote: Heather Hurlburt, Director of New Models of Policy Change
Heather is the director of the New Models of Policy Change project at New America's Political Reform program. Hurlburt leads research into how policy advocacy can adapt to be effective in our current environment of intense political polarization and guides advocates and funders seeking to navigate politics effectively on behalf of policy solutions on issues such as national security and climate change.
2:10-3:40 pm - "Civic Engagement, Pipelines and Property Rights" plus special update on Bernheim Forest/Pipeline Controversy
Learn how legislation such as anti-protest bills for key infrastructure (such as gas and oil pipelines) are shaping the environmental landscape. Includes panel with representatives of national conservation groups, the Kentucky Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union and special guests from Bernheim Arboretum, which is currently dealing with pipeline encroachment. Special Guests: Maggie Ellinger-Locke, Greenpeace Staff Attorney. Mark Wourms/Andrew Berry with Bernheim Forest, and representatives from the Ky. ACLU.
3:40-4:00pm Outcomes from the Climate and Biodiversity Summit
In 2019, the Kentucky Conservation Committee, along with partners from Kentucky Heartwood, LiKEN Knowledge, Center for Biological Diversity and Dogwood Alliance held a conference focused on biodiversity and climate change in the Upper Cumberland River watershed. We will present a summary of the conference and detail opportunities to support our wild habitats, and options for policy solutions.
Every Sunday
UofL Community Composting Volunteer Day Every Sunday, Noon-2pm 250 E. Bloom St. (one block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook & Floyd Streets - map here) Come help us turn “trash” into treasure as we manage UofL’s volunteer-powered community composting operation. Dress to get dirty. Tools provided. Learn about worm composting and becoming a UofL EcoRep! All participants will be welcome to haul back home some rich UofL compost for their own gardening projects in whatever containers/vehicles they bring. This is a weekly service opportunity throughout the year. Contact: Brian Barnes, 502-338-1338.
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Event
Dec. 18, 2019
Environmental Justice in Portland Wednesday, Dec. 18th, 6pm, Portland Library (3305 Northwestern Pkwy) What is environmental justice? Dr. Lauren Heberle, Associate Professor of Sociology and Director or the Center of Environmental Policy and Management at the University of Louisville, will join us to talk about environmental issues in our community and the city at-large, and how an environmental justice approach can help us understand and respond. She will also talk about resources for further information and engagement.
Dec. 12, 2019
Panel Discussion on Ohio River Water Quality Thursday, December 12th, 1pm, at Lang House, 115 S. Ewing Ave. The League of Women Voters of Louisville invites you to a discussion with Mr. Richard Harrison, executive director of ORSANCO (Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission), regarding the League’s position letter sent to ORSANCO and water quality challenges to our beautiful river. This will be a very informative discussion about our river and the continued challenges to maintain it and keep it clean, featuring a panel of speakers including:
Tom Fitzgerald, director, Kentucky Resources Council, who will act as the moderator;
Sarah Lynn Cunningham, PE, environmental engineer and member of the LWVL
Tamara Sluss, PhD, large river researcher and director, Interdisciplinary Master in Sustainability Program, University of Louisville
Michael Miller, professor emeritus, Department of Biological Science, University of Cincinnati
Jason Flickner, director and waterkeeper, Lower Ohio River Waterkeeper
Chris Bobay, Louisville Water Co.
Free and open to the public. For additional information, call Shirley Cantrell, chair, Natural Resources Committee at 502-241-4249 or email at Cant1557@twc.com
Dec. 5, 2019
Meet the Professor - Dr. Lauren Heberle, Who, Where, and What Counts as the We in ‘Community’ in Environmental Policy Research and Practice? Thursday, December 5th, noon, University Club. $15/person; $10/students Using her work on cleaning up brownfields and Superfund sites in Louisville, sociologist Dr. Lauren Heberle will discuss how ‘Community’ is strategically deployed and contested in environmental decision making by organizations and government agencies. Using a framework suggested by the prominent Black feminist sociologist Patricia Hill-Collins, Dr. Heberle simultaneously situates ‘Community’ as a politically constructed unit of analysis, a contested idea by which we make sense of our relationships, and as a unit of emergent practice to better understand and facilitate opportunities for community engagement in environmental decision making and environmental justice. The College of Arts and Sciences and the Liberal Studies Project offer the monthly Meet the Professor series to highlight the college’s research and cultural offerings. Reservations are required, with payment by check. To reserve a spot, contact Janna Tajibaeva at 502-852-2247 or janna@louisville.edu.
Dec. 3, 2019
Green Threads Alumni Luncheon Tuesday, Dec.3rd (Reading Day), 12-2pm, room 123 Urban & Public Affairs (426 W Bloom St) All who have participated in our Green Threads faculty workshops since 2009 are encouraged to join us for a reunion and vegetarian lunch. The focus will be on networking across disciplines, sharing ideas, and supporting each other in our journeys to weave sustainability into our curricula. Green Threads 2019 participants will be presenting their plans and progress after the August workshop, and we'll provide some updates from the UofL Sustainability Council about upcoming events, resources, service learning projects, community engagement possibilities, and opportunities for using campus as a living laboratory of sustainability.
Dec. 2, 2019
UofL Maple Syrup and Pancakes with the President! Monday, Dec. 2nd, 10pm-Midnight, SAC Ballroom Syrup made from tapping UofL maple trees this past winter will be served by President Neeli Bendapudi at this exciting new end-of-year event! Students can take a break from studying and enjoy FREE breakfast 🍳🥞🥓☕️, a DJ 🎶, giveaways, and join SAB, First Year Experience, & REACH for some fun!
Nov. 22, 2019
Fall 2019 Campus Tree Advisory Committee Meeting Friday, Nov. 22nd, 2:00-3:30pm, SAC W303 The Campus Tree Advisory Committee is open to all employees, students & community members interested in helping UofL protect & expand our tree population. We meet just once a semester. The agenda includes:
Updates: recent/impending tree plantings, removals and maintenance plans (Greg)
Communication Plan: information sharing with the campus community about major tree removals
Update on Campus Tree Inventory & UofL Tree App (Bob / Sarah)
Updates/Maintenance of Belknap Tree Tour – New brochure? ELSB funded plaque replacements? (Tammy)
Plan for 2020 UofL Arbor Day Observances (Justin) 1. Perhaps Friday, April 3rd, (KY Arbor Day), 11am-2pm, Belknap Campus – location? 2. HSC Arbor Day Event? - Role of Grounds Crew & Tree Planting plan (Greg) - Role of Campus Housing/Sustainability Living-Learning Community (Marcus / Melissa) - Role of UofL Dining (Ellen) - Role of Health Promotion - Role of KY and/or Metro Louisville Divisions of Forestry? (Bridget/Erin) - Planning for Tree give-away? 3. Athletics Arbor Day planting with student athletes?
Tree-relatedService Learning Projects - Planning for 2019 Maple-Tapping season (Linda, Dave, Avalon, Sydney, Alanis) - All are encouraged to volunteer to help with these fall plantings in UofL’s Tree-borhood: - Limerick Tree Planting - Saturday, 11/30, 9am, 700 block of St. Catherine (38 trees) - Louisville Grows Schnitzelburg/Meriwether Tree Planting - Saturday, 12/7, 8am-4pm, 1567 S Shelby St (266 trees) - Any 2020 classes on offer which are/could integrate tree-related service learning?
Reminder of reporting needs for 2019 Tree Campus USA application
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Green Careers & Graduate School Friday, Nov. 22nd at Noon, Ekstrom Library room W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! Our final workshop of 2019 will be focused on green careers and grad school programs in sustainability. Our guests will be Dr. Tamara Sluss, Director of UofL's Interdisciplinary Masters in Sustainability as well as representatives from the University of Michigan's School for Environment and Sustainability. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This fall, we continue our series of in-person workshops each month on last Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste! All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website.
Nov. 22, 2019
Sustainability Roundtable: Thermal Comfort and Energy Assessment of Campus Academic Buildings Friday, Nov. 22nd, 11am-noon, Urban Studies Room 200 (426 W Bloom St) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable on alternate Fridays throughout the fall at 11am. On Nov. 22nd, our speaker will be Derek Fannin, a masters student in UofL's interdisciplinary Sustainability program. Derek has been using UofL's campus as a living lab to investigate the potential for efficiency and comfort improvements to campus buildings. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
Research-Meets-Activism Breakfast 9:00am-10:30am UofL's Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research hosts this annual breakfast and conversation. This year will feature a panel discussion with local activists on race and journalism, closing remarks by our 13th Annual Braden Memorial Lecturer, Dr. Jelani Cobb. Writing For Social Justice Workshop 11am-5pm UofL's Cooperative Consortium for Transdisciplinary Social Justice Research will again pull together faculty, students, researchers, and community partners to sustain and advance our work for engaged scholarship directed at social justice. This year, we will be working with the Progressive Media Project to provide a full day workshop on writing and media production for popular audiences in order to advance social change. This will be a great opportunity for faculty to learn how to translate academic language into clear, actionable language, as well as for community activists to reach a broader audience for their causes.
Nov. 20, 2019
The Half-Life of Freedom: Race and Justice in America Today Wednesday, Nov. 20th, 5:30pm, School of Music Comstock Hall This year's Anne Braden Memorial Lecture, features journalist, educator, and diversity speaker Dr. Jelani Cobb who writes about the enormous complexity of race in America. As recipient of the Sidney Hillman Prize for Opinion & Analysis Journalism for his New Yorker columns, Cobb was praised for combining “the strengths of an on-the-scene reporter, a public intellectual, a teacher, a vivid writer, a subtle moralist, and an accomplished professional historian”—qualities he brings to his gripping talks. Dr. Jelani Cobb is a staff writer at the New Yorker, historian, and the Ira A. Lipton Professor of Journalism at Columbia Journalism School. His work focuses on race, politics, and culture while connecting the historical context of racism to current affairs. Dr. Cobb is the author of several titles including The Substance of Hope: Barack Obama and the Paradox of Progress, The Devil and Dave Chappell & Other Essays, and To the Break of Dawn: A Freestyle on the Hip Hop Aesthetic. Dr. Cobb was a Pulitzer Prize finalist for commentary and has been a featured commentator on media platforms such as NPR, Al-Jazeera, CNN, MSNBC and others. His recent work includes participating in Ava DuVernay’s landmark documentary “The 13th.” Dr. Cobb contrasts the values of democracy with the reality of the U.S.’s status as having the largest prison population in the world. Throughout the film he advances the argument that the economic realities of Reconstruction and the specific clause written into the 13th amendment allowing people convicted of a crime to be punished through manual labor during imprisonment led to the rise of the prison industrial complex.
Nov. 19, 2019
Friends, Not Food Tuesday, Nov. 19th, 7pm-9pm, SAC Multipurpose room The Engage Lead Serve Board's Green Initiatives and Animal Welfare Committee are working together to organize this event focused on educating and spreading awareness of animal agricultural practices in a fun and informative way. We will provide as much information we can for people who want to move away from meat but do not know how to start. The evening will include a trivia competition, with prizes for team winners, a resource fair with information on vegetarian, vegan, and organic meals; recipes; food tastings; tabling from affiliate groups; and TED-talk style speakers touching on other aspects of agricultural practices, such as pollution, climate change, and more. If you are interested in forming a trivia team, email Megan Husted (megan.husted@uoflelsb.org) or Catie Hofmeister (catherine.hofmeister@uoflelsb.org).
Nov. 18-25, 2019
2019 Peace & Justice Week Monday, November 18th, 11 am to Thursday, November 21st, 5 pm, various locations Join the Anne Braden Institute, Muhammad Ali Institute and Cooperative Consortium for Transdisciplinary Social Justice Research in a week-long conversation about racial justice. Students, faculty, and community partners are encouraged to attend.
Visit us in the SAC to learn more about Peace & Justice Week and to share your passion for social justice.
STUDENTS SPEAK OUT ON RACIAL JUSTICE
TUES. NOV. 19, 7-9PM: RED BARN
Poems, songs, rants, & performance art welcome! Sign up for 1-5 min. performances at muhammad@louisville.edu. Sponsored by the Muhammad Ali Institute.
13TH ANNUAL ANNE BRADEN MEMORIAL LECTURE
WED. NOV. 20, 5:30-7:30PM: COMSTOCK HALL
Dr. Jelani Cobb presents "The Half-Life of Freedom: Race and Justice in America Today." Sponsored by the Anne Braden Institute.
3RD ANNUAL SOCIAL JUSTICE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM:
RESEARCH-MEETS-ACTIVISM BREAKFAST
THURS. NOV 21, 9-10:30AM: LOUISVILLE URBAN LEAGUE
Panel discussion with local activists on race and journalism, closing remarks by Dr. Jelani Cobb. Sponsored by the Anne Braden Institute.
WRITING FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE WORKSHOP
THURS. NOV 21, 11AM-5PM: LOUISVILLE URBAN LEAGUE
Learn to speak out about social justice issues at this op-ed writing workshop, in collaboration with the Progressive Media Project. Sponsored by the Cooperative Consortium for Transdisciplinary Social Justice Research.
Nov. 17, 2019
Panel discussion: Climate Change Effect: Urban Heat Islands & West Louisville Sunday, Nov. 17, 4-6pm, The Yearlings Club, Inc. (4309 W. Broadway) The UofL College of Arts and Sciences’ diversity and community engagement programs office offers these free, public forums with the Yearlings at the civic club’s 4309 W. Broadway location. Climate change is affecting the American people in far-reaching ways. Related impacts are evident across regions and in many sectors important to society—such as human health, agriculture and food security, water supply, transportation, energy, and ecosystems. As urban areas develop, changes occur in their landscape. buildings, roads, and other infrastructure replace open land and vegetation. These changes cause urban regions to become warmer than their rural surroundings, forming an "island" of higher temperatures in the landscape. Urban heat islands increase demand for energy consumption during the summer when temperatures rise. As a result of increased energy consumption, there is an increase in air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Join us as our distinguished panel discusses the impact of the urban heat island on West Louisville residents. PANEL: Dr. Tamara Sluss, Director, MA/MS Interdisciplinary Studies, Sustainability; Eboni Neal Cochran, West Louisville Environmental Activist; Dr. Allison Smith, Metro Office of Advanced Planning and Sustainability; and Dr. Avery Kolers, Professor of Philosophy, Director - Social Change Program MODERATOR: Dr. Monica Unseld, Research Associate - Greater Louisville Project Admission is free and open to the public. Light refreshments served. For additional information, please contact Clest Lanier (502) 852-3042 or cvlani01@louisville.edu.
Nov. 15, 2019
Garden Commons Workshop: Wreath Making Friday, Nov. 15th, 12pm-1pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Get in the holiday spirit! Come learn how to make your own beautiful wreath using a variety of plant materials from campus and herbs from our garden. It's easier than you might think and you'll take home something beautiful and unique. This is the last in our fall series of Garden Workshops on Fridays at noon. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Nov. 13, 2019
UofL Farmers' Market Holiday Bazaar Wednesday, Nov. 13th, 11am-3pm, Red Barn Come load up on locally-grown and handmade holiday gifts from our UofL Farmers' Market vendors and other local artisans! This one-day Holiday Bazaar features over a dozen different local artisans, farmers, and food producers coming together in one location for holiday shopping, local style! You'll find unique holiday gifts such as jams, salsas, relish, honey, baked goods, wreaths & holiday decorations, soaps & balms, crafts, jewelry, stoneware, pottery, UofL apparel and accessories, and more! There will be door prizes and lunch available for purchase. Make your list. Check it twice. And don't miss it!
Nov. 8, 2019
Sustainability Roundtable: Jacek Jasinski, Climate Change Problem and Power Dialog Initiative Friday, Nov. 8th, 11am-noon, Urban Studies Room 200 (426 W Bloom St) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable on alternate Fridays throughout the fall at 11am. Our featured speaker on November 8th will be Jacek Jasinski from UofL's Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research, sparking a conversation about tackling global climate disruption. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
Nov. 7, 2019
Meet the Professor - Dr. David Owen, On Racialized Whiteness Thursday, November 7th, noon, University Club. $15/person; $10/students Race is a frequent topic of public discourse, but Racialized Whiteness is rarely examined. What does it mean to be White? How does Whiteness shape the social and cultural landscape? How is Whiteness sustained? And, how does it support both the idea and system of white supremacy? David Owen, Professor and Chair of the Department of Philosophy, will discuss these and other issues during a luncheon. The College of Arts and Sciences and the Liberal Studies Project offer the monthly Meet the Professor series to highlight the college’s research and cultural offerings. Reservations are required, with payment by check. To reserve a spot, contact Janna Tajibaeva at 502-852-2247 or janna@louisville.edu.
Nov. 5, 2019
Election Day PUMPKIN SMASH!! Tuesday, Nov. 5th Belknap Campus: 12:30pm, SAC Ramp Health Sciences Center: noon, Kornhauser plaza Don’t know what to do with your old pumpkins and Jack-o-Lanterns from Halloween? Don’t trash them! Turn them into stress-relief, worm food, and organic fertilizer! UofL is here to help you compost! Drop off your old pumpkins (and other plant-based fall decorations) in front of the Red Barn by the pumpkin composting sign any time from Thursday, October 31st through noon on Tuesday November 5th. On Election Day, Tuesday, November 5th, all are invited to our annual Pumpkin Smash...now on both Belknap Campus and HSC! Join us for composting fun and Election Day stress relief!
From Slave to Criminal with One Amendment: 13th Film Screening Monday, November 4th, 5:30pm, Ekstrom Library's Chao Auditorium Join us for a screening of Ava DuVernay's powerful film, 13th, followed by an interactive discussion on the intersections of race, justice, and mass incarceration in the United States. Refreshments will be provided after the event. Sponsored by the University of Louisville Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, C.O.N.E.C.T, Kent School of Social Work, Office of Diversity and Inclusion HSC, Black Student Union, and Departments of Criminal Justice and Sociology
Nov. 2, 2019
UofL Green Heart - Louisville Grows Tree Planting (Part 2) Saturday, Nov. 2nd, 8:30am-1pm, Southside Baptist Church (804 Camden Ave) Please join UofL's Green Heart project and Louisville Grows again with our Taylor-Berry, Jacobs, Hazelwood, Beechmont, Oakdale, and Wilder Park neighbors as we dig toward our goal of planting 1000 trees this season! We need 150 volunteers on the day of the planting. No experience is necessary - everyone is welcome to come play in the dirt with us. Citizen Foresters will be there to lead you in becoming a proper tree planter! If you cannot help with the physical labor, other volunteer opportunities include registration, breakfast, and lunch volunteers. Louisville Grows will provide a light breakfast to all volunteers beginning at 8am, and groups leave to start planting at 9am. Lunch will be served from 12-2pm, and any volunteers who can stick around afterward to help finish planting are welcome. Louisville Grows will provide gloves and tools, but please dress appropriately for the weather. You'll be digging in dirt and handling mulch, so please wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Closed-toed shoes are required. This planting will be our second in partnership with Green Heart Louisville, a University of Louisville study that seeks to determine how increased green space affects health and relationships within these neighborhoods. Register here.
Oct. 31, 2019
Honduras Resists: Confronting a US-Fueled Human Rights Crisis Heidy Alachán, lawyer, activist, and writer with Movimiento Amplio por la Dignidad y Justicia, Honduras Thursday, October 31st, 6pm, Shumaker Research Building, Room 139 Heidy Alachán is a lawyer, writer, and activist with Movimiento Amplio por la Dignidad y Justicia (MADJ) - Broad Movement for Dignity and Justice. Along with her training as an attorney and teacher, Heidy holds a masters in Human Rights and Democratization in Latin America and the Caribbean. She forms part of the MADJ legal team representing the family of internationally renowned indigenous and environmental rights activist, Berta Cáceres, in their struggle for justice for her assassination. Based in Honduras, the Broad Movement for Dignity and Justice (MADJ) is a social and political movement committed to working against impunity and corruption while building alternatives rooted in transparency, dignity and respect to human rights and the environment. MADJ communities are on the frontlines protecting their natural resources from unlawful exploitation through resistance camps, legan battles and incredible grassroots organizing. MADJ has been active in resistance movements in Honduras in the context of the 2009 coup, the 2017-2018 post-electoral crisis and , most recently, in the national strike by teachers and healthcare workers. Sponsored by the University of Louisville Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, Brandeis Human Rights Advocacy Program, Latin American and Latino Studies, and Cultural Center.
Oct. 25, 2019
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Climate Change with Conn Center's Jacek Jasinski Friday, Oct. 25th at Noon, Ekstrom Library room W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! For UofL Sustainability week, our guest speaker on the issue of Climate Change will be Jacek Jasinski from UofL's Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This fall, we continue our series of in-person workshops each month on last Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste! All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 25, 2019
Sustainability Roundtable: Cassia Herron on “Policy and Action in Food System Development” Friday, Oct. 25th, 11am-noon, Urban Studies Room 200 (426 W Bloom St) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable on alternate Fridays throughout the fall at 11am. Our guest on October 25th is urban planner, community organizer, and UofL alum, Cassia Herron. Cassia is a native of Richmond, Kentucky and has lived in Louisville for most of her adult life. She is a community development professional and advocate with more than 10 years experience working on projects at the intersections of community and economic development, food and the built environment and has a unique perspective on these issues as they relate to West Louisville. Cassia is chair of Kentuckians For The Commonwealth (KFTC), and has served in leadership positions with the Community Farm Alliance and New Roots. As a budding entrepreneur, Cassia has a growing interest in renewable energy and sustainable development and has professional expertise in community engagement, grant-writing, policy development and strategic planning. Cassia is a graduate of the University of Louisville and has a Masters of Urban Planning from the University of Michigan. Upcoming Fall Roundtables include: Nov. 8 – Jessica Eggleston, UofL Masters in Sustainability student Nov. 22 – Lilias Pettit-Scott, Urban Agriculture Coalition - High Tunnel Production The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 24, 2019
Disappearing Nations: Anote's Ark film screening & climate justice talk Thursday, Oct. 24th, 6-9pm, Strickler 101 The Engage. Lead. Serve. Board's Green Initiatives will bring to campus this special screening of the award-winning documentary Anote's Ark, and the man whose dissertation research informed the film, Mike Roman of the University of Cincinnati. Most people have never heard of Kiribati, Tuvalu, Tokelau, The Marshall Islands or the Maldives; some of the most beautiful nations in the world! However, due to climate change, they are predicted to be some of the first to disappear from this planet within the next few decades. Our speaker, Mike Roman has family and friends in these nations, and to many there, climate change is not a distant future or some academic exercise; it is life and death, here and now. These island nations have already lost countless children and elders to the impacts of climate change, and they experience this every king tide, typhoon, drought, and heat wave. Elders in Kiribati have been warning world leaders about these incidents for nearly 30 years now, and in 2000, Mike picked up the mantel and dedicated his life to educating the world. His work inspired the documentary which will be screened before his lecture and Q&A. Premiering at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, Anote's Ark, focuses on the Pacific Island nation of Kiribati (population: 100,000). It is one of the most remote places on the planet, seemingly far-removed from the pressures of modern life. Yet it is one of the first countries that must confront the main existential dilemma of our time: imminent annihilation from sea-level rise. While Kiribati’s President Anote Tong races to find a way to protect his nation’s people and maintain their dignity, many Kiribati are already seeking safe harbour overseas. Set against the backdrop of international climate and human rights negotiations, Anote’s struggle to save his nation is intertwined with the extraordinary fate of Tiemeri, a young mother of six, who fights to migrate her family to New Zealand. At stake is the survival of Tiemeri’s family, the Kiribati people, and 4,000 years of Kiribati culture. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 23, 2019
Info Session: The GREEN Program (short-term study abroad) Wednesday, Oct. 23rd, 4-5:30 pm, Humanities 121 The GREEN Program is short-term, experiential education for our world’s most pressing issues for sustainable development. Using the world as your classroom, TGP unlocks opportunities for students to gain exclusive education, industry access, and authentic bucket-list experiences around the world. We use the world as our classroom and strive to give meaning and purpose to education, adventure, and life. Join us to learn more from a TGP Alumni! RSVP here.
Oct. 23, 2019
Pumpkin Decorating & Bike Tune-Ups Wednesday, October 23rd, 11:30am – 1pm, HSC Kornhauser Plaza The Health Sciences Center Green Team is celebrating UofL Sustainability Week with a party on the plaza! Join us for refreshments and give-aways while you enjoy Pumpkin Decorating (supplies provided) and bring your bike for a free Bike Repair/Tune-up Station sponsored by Falls City Community BikeWorks! Pumpkins will be displayed at the Gray Street Farmers Market on Thursday, Oct 24th!
Join us for the 12th annual celebration of all things sustainable at UofL and in our community! Learn what campus and community groups are doing to create a sustainable revolution. Sign-up to get involved and leave with some green freebies, great information, and a smile on your face!
Take home a free tree to plant in your yard or neighborhood from Trees Louisville!
Take the Cards Go Green Pledge and earn an ethically-sourced reusable mug that you can fill with Fair Trade, shade-grown coffee or local hot apple cider provided by UofL Dining, or a bike blender smoothie from the Office of Health Promotion!
Learn about all of UofL's Transportation Alternatives, pick up a secure u-lock from SGA so your bike won't get stolen, and get hands-on, personalized guidance in how to use UofL's Bike Fix-It Stations! Bring your bike for a tune-up!
UofL Environmental Health & Safety will be collecting all kinds of lamps & batteries for recycling, including: Alkaline (A, AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt); Button-cell; Lithium; Nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cad); Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH); Lead and Lead-acid; Carbon-zinc; and Mercury batteries.
Shred-It will offer free shredding and recycling of documents, videotapes, and computer diskettes from their truck in the circle in front of the College of Business 10am - 2pm.
If you'd like to host a sustainability-related booth or activity at the Campus Sustainability Day fair, please contact Henny Ransdell. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 23, 2019
Fighting for Peace: Countering Hate, Violence and Extremism Wednesday, Oct. 23rd, 9am - 4pm at Ekstrom Library's Chao Auditorium, and 6-9pm at HSC's Kornhauser Auditorium UofL’s Commission on Diversity and Racial Equality (CODRE) is collaborating with Peace Catalyst International, to educate our communities about extremism. The program will include people who have lived experience inside extremist groups. Peace Catalyst’s goal is to build bridges of trust and understanding between Muslims and Non-Muslims and to advocate for the inclusion of marginalized, foreign-born populations. The goal is to educate and bring awareness in order to counter hate, violence, and extremism.
Space is limited and everyone must register. Anyone can attend either location. But lunch is by reservation only at the location where you plan on viewing the event.
Lunch will be served at both locations. A reservation is required for lunch.
For non-UofL attendees, you must first register through Eventbrite and bring your ticket/printout, or show digital receipt as proof of registration.
For UofL students, faculty, and staff you must first register through Engage here with your ULink username and password, and bring your ID and ticket printout.
Deadline to make a reservation for lunch is October 17, 2019.
The schedule includes: 9am-4pm Program at Ekstrom Library's Chao Auditorium (simulcast at HSC in CTR rooms 101 & 102)
Rushan Abbas, an Activist for the Uyghers/Uighers of Western China
Jesse Morton, former member of Al-Qaeda, will talk about what attracted him to Al-Qaeda and the path he took to get out
Tony McAleer, former White Nationalist from Life After Hate
Extremist Panel Discussion moderated by Dr. Jason Abbott, director of UofL's Asian Center for Democracy
Noon lunch with the speakers
Community Response Panel:
UofL Professor of Public Health and Practice, Dr. Monica Wendell Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Agent. Jake Williams Louisville Metro Police Department Chief, Steve Conrad Louisville’s Office of Safe & Healthy Neighborhoods, Chief Vincent James Moderated by UofL Dr. Sherri Wallace, Department of Political Science
6-9pm Evening Program at Kornhauser Auditorium featuring:
Jesse Morton (Al-Qaeda) – Alternatives to Extremism
Tony McAleer (White Nationalist) White Extremism – The Path Out
Rushan Abbas (Uyghers/Uighers of Western China)
Book signing — The Cure for Hate: A Former White Supremacists Journey From Violent Extremism to Radical Compassion by Tony McAleer
This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 22-23, 2019
Raise Some L - Support UofL's Sustainability Initiatives! Tuesday, Oct. 22nd 6:02pm - Wednesday, Oct. 23rd 11:59pm A lot has changed in 200 years—our commitment hasn't. Since 1798, the Cardinal family has dreamed big, worked hard and made a lasting impact on our community, commonwealth, and beyond.
Beginning at 6:02 p.m. on Oct. 22, for 1,798 minutes, Cardinals everywhere will come together to celebrate who we are and Raise Some L. This is a Cardinal call to action to all students, alumni, faculty, staff, and fans.
Are you in? ...Great! Here's your to-do list:
Mark your calendar. Put it in your smart phone. Tape it to your mirror. Do whatever it takes.
Make a gift during that 1798 minutes to the Green Fund for UofL and support our sustainability initiatives! Donate here. Use your smart phone or computer to make a gift of ANY amount.
Spread the word. Share your good deed with friends that day on social media using #RaiseSomeL.
Your donations can help us realize this vision by supporting initiatives such as:
Our new Sustainability Living-Learning Community which provides an opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of the principles and practice of sustainability, while developing skills, leadership, and a community of support.
Efforts to make UofL even more Bike-Friendly, such as our free BikeShare program;
Organic, campus Food Gardens where students, faculty, and staff build community and vital life skills while experiencing the unique pleasures of turning tiny seeds into delicious, hyper-local produce.
We invite you to learn more about our on-going UofL sustainability initiatives and to explore the many ways you can get involved and help us create a better world right here, right now.
Oct. 22-25, 2019
Cards Come Together Week of Service Tuesday, Oct. 22 - Friday, Oct. 25, various times and locations Join the UofL campus community for a week of giving back to the city at Cards Come Together. This inaugural week of service, led by UofL President Neeli Bendapudi features several service projects across the city as well as collection sites on campus for needed supplies for Louisville charities. Space is limited for some projects so registration is required. See the full list of opportunities here. UofL's Sustainability Council is hosting the following service project:
Service Day: UofL Community Composting Project Tuesday, Oct. 22nd, 3-5pm, (250 E. Bloom St., map here) Located behind Taco Bell on Bloom Street. Volunteers will pull sticks out of compost, and sift worms in super soil. Other projects include turning compost using pitch forks and shovels, moving wood chips, weeding, and trash pick-up. Pitch forks, shovels, and gloves (limited number available) will be provided. Volunteers should bring water, and hat, and wear closed toe shoes. This event is part of Cards Come Together Week of Service. Volunteers must register in advance. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 21-24, 2019
Sustainability Week Free Movie Series Monday, Oct. 21st - Thursday, Oct. 24th at UofL's Health Sciences Center The Health Sciences Center Green Team is excited to host a series of free documentary films! There will be two screenings each day and you are welcome to stop by any time during the showings:
Forks Over Knives Monday, Oct. 21st, Noon and 3:30pm, at Kornhauser Library HSC Auditorium Forks Over Knives examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the chronic diseases that afflict us can be controlled or even reversed by rejecting animal-based and processed foods. The major storyline traces the personal journeys of Dr. T. Colin Campbell, a nutritional biochemist from Cornell University, and Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, a former top surgeon at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic. On separate paths, their discoveries and groundbreaking research led them to the same startling conclusion: Chronic diseases including heart disease and type 2 diabetes can almost always be prevented—and in many cases reversed—by adopting a whole-food, plant-based diet. The idea of food as medicine is put to the test. The film follows everyday Americans with chronic conditions as they seek to reduce their dependence on medications and learn to use a whole-food, plant-based diet to regain control over their health and their lives.
Paris to Pittsburgh Wednesday, Oct. 23rd, Noon and 4:30pm, at HSC Instructional Building room B302 (Ali & Preston) As scientists’ warnings about the impacts of climate change become more and more dire — and the level of inaction from the federal government becomes more and more alarming — a growing number of leaders are fighting global warming with local solutions. Paris to Pittsburgh — a new film produced by Bloomberg Philanthropies and RadicalMedia, and distributed by National Geographic Documentary Films — features the voices of some of these forward-thinking leaders, including NRDC president Rhea Suh, along with the stories of everyday Americans who have been on the front lines of the climate crisis. From the former coal town of Pittsburgh to America’s breadbasket of Iowa to the island of Puerto Rico, the film takes you through climate change–fueled disasters in numerous communities, as well as their recovery, resiliency, and tireless efforts to inspire homegrown change. Mayors, governors, community groups, businesses, and others are stepping up, embracing solutions like renewable energy and reaping benefits like cleaner air, job growth, and cost-cutting—all close to home, where it matters most. And this movement of our innovative citizens, cities, states, and businesses could change the course of our future and ensure that the United States remains a global leader in reducing greenhouse gas emissions—and protecting our planet, health, and future generations.
Current Revolution Thursday, Oct. 24th, Noon and 4:30pm, at Kornhauser Library HSC Auditorium American Resilience Project’s new film series and associated outreach campaigns tackles the challenge of how the utility, auto, tech and defense industries can help modernize the aging power grid to make it more secure and responsive to the needs of its users, while enhancing environmental performance. With a focus on national security, economic prosperity, and environmental justice, the films and campaigns will show how the nation can embrace smart policies and investments that support grid modernization through distributed renewable energy generation and the development of an electric vehicle infrastructure. For decades, the utilities industry has been a driving engine of the U.S. economy, contributing significantly to our progress and standard of living with a business model that focused on centralized generation. But now, because of reduced demand from a number of factors, including more efficient energy systems, power companies face a crisis that requires them to capture new market share to survive in the 21st century. The industry has its sights on the transportation sector, which means a chance to catalyze the electric vehicle industry, but which also sets it on a collision course with major petroleum interests. And with the need for a smart, cybersecure grid, the tech and defense industries also have critical roles to play.
Oct. 19, 2019
Day of Service: Brightside Community-Wide Cleanup & Central Park Improvement Day Saturday, Oct. 19th, 8:30am-noon, Central Park in Old Louisville The Old Louisville Neighborhood Council requests the help of volunteers from the University community to assist with the Central Park Fall 2019 Improvement Day. The park clean-up and improvement activities are part of a larger county-wide clean-up event sponsored by Brightside and Metro Parks. Work will include cleaning out catch basins, the amphitheater, planting beds, mulching, painting, and other activities to prepare the park prior to the winter. Volunteers will assemble at the Old Louisville Neighborhood & Visitors Center in Central Park 8:30 am prior to activities starting 9:00.
Come early! Free Heine Brother coffee, hot chocolate, donuts and fresh fruit will be available at check-in.
At noon, lunch including pizza, chili and drinks will be provided for all volunteer workers.
Participating in this project will be an excellent opportunity for RSOs, Greek organizations, Sustainability and all other groups on campus to make a difference and gain approximately 3.5 hours public service credit. In the past, the annual Central Park Spring clean-up has attracted between 20 and 40 individuals representing the University. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 18, 2019
Urban Studies Garden Workday Friday, Oct. 18th, 12pm-1pm, Garden behind Urban & Public Affairs (426 W. Bloom St.) Join us in one of UofL's lesser-known organic gardens for a special group workday to harvest native passion fruits (maypops), delicious veggies, and to clear the paths of over-growth and put the garden to bed for the winter! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but this is a great chance to familiarize yourself with it. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The UPA Horticulture Zone is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 18 & 21, 2019
Business-as-Usual is Killing Us! The need for institutional weirding in the age of global climate weirding. Friday, Oct. 18th, noon-1pm, Kornhauser Library Auditorium 103. Register here. Monday, Oct. 21st, noon-1pm, Ekstrom Library room W104. Register here. This August, Dr. Justin Mog celebrated his tenth year serving as UofL’s Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives. At this workshop, he’ll be sharing some of his successes and frustrations in playing the long-game of reorienting a huge institution away from business-as-usual and toward a thoughtful balancing of environmental, social, and economic stewardship. How can we leverage the incredible resources of a major metropolitan university to drive our city, state, and nation away from collapse? How can employees and other concerned members of the UofL community help nudge the university in the right direction? Join us for a stimulating conversation about how to Keep (the University of) Louisville Weird! This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 17, 2019
Farm-To-Table Dinner & Josh Smith Memorial Sustainability Award Ceremony Thursday, Oct. 17th, 5-8pm, Red Barn, $20 for dinner ($25 with drinks) or 2 meal swipes / flex points Come celebrate the Harvest with a special Farm-To-Table dinner featuring a unique five-course menu, made from scratch by expert chefs, using local, farm-fresh ingredients. The meal will consist of signature cocktails, action cooking, and live music.
This event is open to the public and will serve as the kick-off for UofL Sustainability Week 2019!
This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 17-25, 2019
UofL Sustainability Week - Oct. 17-25, 2019 A full week of events to celebrate, raise awareness, and engage your passions for environmental, social & economic justice! Events will include:
Sunday, Oct. 20, Noon-2pm – UofL Community Composting Volunteer Day (200 block of E. Bloom St. just one block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook and Floyd Streets - map here)
If you are interested in hosting an event during UofL Sustainability Week, please contact justin.mog@louisville.edu.
Oct. 16, 2019
Urban Agriculture: How You Can Make An Impact! Wednesday, Oct. 16th, 6:30pm, Miller Hall First Year Resource Center (FYRC) Join UofL EcoReps and the UofL Botanical Society for a fun, interactive workshop on urban agriculture at which you will get the opportunity to plant some herbs and vegetables to take home in pots to grow in your window! No experience necessary!
Oct. 11, 2019
Garden Commons Workshop: Fermentation Friday, Oct. 11th, noon-1pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Curious about pickling, canning or fermenting your own veggies? Come on by the Garden Commons and get an overview from Jeneen Wiche, local farmer, UofL Anthropology professor, and lover of fermentation. Bring a jar with you and you might be able to snag some fermented goodies! This is a part of our fall series of Garden Workshops on Fridays at noon. Join us for our last workshop: Nov. 22nd at noon - Wreath Making. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Oct. 11, 2019
Sustainability Roundtable: Allison Smith, Metro Louisville - Brownfields Friday, Oct. 11th, 11am-noon, Urban Studies Room 200 (426 W Bloom St) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable on alternate Fridays throughout the fall at 11am. On October 11th, our speaker will be Allison Smith, PhD. Dr. Smith is the Brownfields and Community Engagement Strategist for Louisville Metro Government's Office of Advanced Planning and Sustainability. Upcoming Fall Roundtables include: Oct. 25 – TBA Nov. 8 – Jessica Eggleston, UofL Masters in Sustainability student Nov. 22 – Lilias Pettit-Scott, Urban Agriculture Coalition - High Tunnel Production The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
Oct. 10, 2019
At the Intersection of Place, Race(ism), and Health Thursday, October 10th, 4pm, room 132, Cardiovascular Innovation Institute (302 E Muhammad Ali Blvd) The next guest speaker in the Envirome Institute Medicine Seminar Series is Dr. Sharrelle Barber from Drexel University. Dr. Barber will present "At the Intersection of Place, Race(ism), and Health: Residential Segregation and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in the United States and Brazil.” Dr. Barber is currently an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and the Urban Health Collaborative at the Dornsife School of Public Health, Drexel University. She is also a faculty affiliate of the UCLA Center for the Study of Racism, Social Justice, & Health. Her research focuses on the intersection of “place, race, and health” and examines the role of structural racism (i.e. concentrated economic disadvantage and residential segregation) in shaping health and racial/ethnic health inequalities among Blacks with a particular focus on the Southern United States and Brazil. To that end, she has conducted a series of empirical investigations in the Jackson Heart Study based in Jackson, Mississippi and the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health, a multi-site cohort study based in six urban centers across Brazil. Dr. Barber’s research employs multilevel analysis and spatial techniques and draws heavily from theories that take a socio-ecological approach to understanding health and health inequalities. Ultimately, Dr. Barber hopes her research will inform the development of multi-level, multi-sector policies that will address the underlying structural determinants of health through economic and social policy initiatives. Dr. Barber holds a Doctor of Science degree in Social Epidemiology from the Harvard School of Public Health, a Masters of Public Health degree in Health Behavior and Health Education from the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Bennett College for Women.
Oct. 5, 2019
Louisville Solar Tour Saturday, Oct. 5th, 10am-4pm, various sites. Purchase $15 bus tickets here. Starts in room 103 Ernst Hall (216 Eastern Pkwy) This year' s Louisville Solar Tour will kick-off with informative sessions at UofL, after which you'll get to tour solar-powered homes, businesses, and other facilities and catch a glimpse of our renewable energy future! This annual event provides real-life examples of how families and businesses are harnessing free energy from the sun in the River City to generate electricity, heat water & indoor spaces, and slash monthly utility bills! We will start with an opening presentation for context, and then climb in a bus to see various solar installations on site. Owners will explain unique and outstanding features of their solar systems on location. The bus will return to an ending party at Apocalypse Brewing. Schedule:
Pre-tour: 10am, Ernst Hall 103, kickoff and educational presentation (with Adam Edelen)
Tour: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Post-tour: 3:00pm, meet the installers and celebrate, Apocalypse Brew Works (1612 Mellwood Ave.)
Each tour site will offer information and perspectives from homeowners, businesses, and solar installers about the costs, processes, and economic and environmental benefits of going solar.
Oct. 5, 2019
Louisville Grows - Green Heart Tree Planting Saturday, Oct. 5th, 8am-4pm, Southside Baptist Church (804 Camden Ave) Please join UofL, Louisville Grows, and our Taylor-Berry, Jacobs, Hazelwood, Beechmont, Oakdale, and Wilder Park neighbors as we dig toward our goal of planting 1000 trees this season! We need 200 volunteers on the day of the planting. No experience is necessary; everyone is welcome to come play in the dirt with us. Our Citizen Foresters will be there to lead you in becoming a proper tree planter! Other volunteer opportunities include registration, breakfast, and lunch volunteers. A light breakfast and full lunch will be provided to all volunteers. Louisville Grows will provide gloves and water bottles. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Waterproof outerwear is recommended if rain is forecasted. You'll be digging in dirt and handling mulch, so please dress to get dirty. Closed-toed shoes are required. This planting will be in partnership with Green Heart Louisville, a University of Louisville study that seeks to determine how increased green space affects health and relationships within these neighborhoods.
Oct. 1, 2019
Louisville Sustainability Forum Tuesday, Oct. 1st, Noon – 1:30pm, Passionist Earth and Spirit Center (1924 Newburg Road) This always interesting forum, with a wide variety of presenters, has been held monthly since 2006. Topics for October 1st will include University of Louisville's Masters in Sustainability, the new Every Commute Counts regional carpool/vanpool matching and incentives program, and the emergent threats to Bernheim Forest.
Sept. 27, 2019
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: WaterStep - Safe Water Sustainably Secured Friday, Sept. 27th at Noon, Ekstrom Library room W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! This month we'll discuss how to respond sustainably to the global need for safe water with Mark Hogg, Founder of the Louisville-based International Humanitarian Relief NGO, WaterStep. Come learn what they do to help provide the most precious resource that sustains us all and how you can get involved! He will also be discussing Sustainability Organization Development with us. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This fall, we continue our series of in-person workshops each month on last Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste! All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website.
Sept. 27, 2019
Sustainability Roundtable: Laura Grabowski, Metro Louisville - Louisville Vacant Properties Friday, Sept. 27th, 11am-noon, Urban Studies Room 200 (426 W Bloom St) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable on alternate Fridays throughout the fall at 11am. On September 27th, our speaker will be Laura Grabowski, Director of Metro Louisville's Vacant and Public Property Administration. Laura oversees a team of 8 staff and three boards charged with alleviating vacant and abandoned properties, including real estate sales, foreclosures and condemnation proceedings, rehab, and demolition. She manages a $2 million annual budget and develops innovative solutions to address vacant and abandoned properties. Upcoming Fall Roundtables include: Oct. 11 – Allison Smith, Metro Louisville - Brownfields Oct. 25 – TBA Nov. 8 – Jessica Eggleston, UofL Masters in Sustainability student Nov. 22 – Lilias Pettit-Scott, Urban Agriculture Coalition - High Tunnel Production The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
Sept. 26, 2019
Prepare Louisville Community Dialogue (Climate Adaptation) Thursday, Sept. 26th, Noon-2pm, Ekstrom Library W210 Louisville is experiencing the impacts of climate change with record rainfall, major flooding and more intense and frequent heat waves. Louisville Metro has launched the Prepare Louisville initiative to increase our community’s resilience to extreme weather and other climate impacts. The newly-merged Louisville Metro Office of Advanced Planning & Sustainability is working on a Climate Adaptation Plan for Louisville and they are seeking public input to guide this effort as well as raising awareness and providing community members with resources to take action. Please join us at this open house event to learn more about the impacts that climate change will bring to our city and be a part of our effort to plan strategies to reduce the effects in our communities. • Lend your voice to the development of the Climate Adaptation Plan. • Explore potential adaptation strategies for Louisville, with ongoing discussion throughout the event. • Learn how you can prepare yourself and your home for emergency situations and extreme weather. • Take home free trees and emergency preparedness kits. The city is asking for input from experts across the region, but we also want to bring the larger Louisville community along in this process. UofL's Sustainability Council is proud to host one of three Community Dialogues with the aim of collaborating with residents to analyze the climate risks and develop the adaptation strategies. All are welcome at the table - students, faculty, staff, and the public. We will begin with a brief presentation about the analysis and the planning effort, followed by a facilitated dialogue. Residents also can offer their input through the Prepare Louisville online survey.
Sept. 25 - Oct. 6, 2019
Anthropocene: The Human Epoch Wednesday, September 25, 6 pm (Special screening in conjunction with the United Nations Climate Summit) Friday, October 4, 6 pm Saturday, October 5, 3 pm Saturday, October 5, 6 pm Sunday, October 6, 3 pm Speed Cinema, Speed Art Museum on UofL's Belknap Campus A stunning sensory experience and cinematic meditation on humanity’s massive reengineering of the planet, Anthropocene: The Human Epoch is a years-in-the-making feature documentary from the award-winning team behind Manufactured Landscapes (2006) and Watermark (2013) and narrated by Alicia Vikander. The film follows the research of an international body of scientists, the Anthropocene Working Group who, after nearly ten years of research, argue that the Holocene Epoch gave way to the Anthropocene Epoch in the mid-twentieth century as a result of profound and lasting human changes to the Earth. From concrete seawalls in China that now cover 60% of the mainland coast to the biggest terrestrial machines ever built in Germany, to psychedelic potash mines in Russia’s Ural Mountains and metal festivals in the closed city of Norilsk, to the devastated Great Barrier Reef in Australia, the filmmakers traversed the globe using state of the art camera techniques to document the evidence and experience of human planetary domination. At the intersection of art and science, Anthropocene witnesses a critical moment in geological history—bringing a provocative and unforgettable experience of our species’ breadth and impact. Directed by Jennifer Baichwal, Edward Burtynsky, Nicholas De Pencier. 2019, Canada, DCP, in English, Russian, Italian, German, Mandarin, and Cantonese with English subtitles, 87 minutes. Recommended for 12+.
Sept. 20, 2019
Plant Propagation Workshop Friday, Sept. 20th, 5-6pm, BAB 325 Join the new UofL Botanical Society for a workshop about how to propagate house plants! You can bring your own plants to propagate or propagate some of ours in the plant room. We will be covering how to propagate from cuttings, how to propagate from leaves, and how to propagate succulents.
Sept. 18, 2019
Belknap Farmers Market: Fall Market Wednesday, Sept. 18th, 10:30am-2pm, Red Barn The Belknap Campus Farmers' Market returns for one-day only during Fall 2019! Stop by for farm-fresh local products, including produce, eggs, baked goods, honey, ice cream, coffee, and more. We'll also highlight sustainable resources on campus. Vendors will include:
Berserker Brew coffee
Bernoulli's ice cream
Rogue Petunia bakery
UofL Free Store
UofL Health Promotion
UofL Zero Waste / Bombas
Lowe Creek Farms
Barr Farms
Full Heart Farms
Sept. 14, 2019
The Life & Legacy of Wendell Berry Saturday, Sept. 14th, 9am-5pm, SAC Ballroom. Registration: $20 students, $50 others. Lauded Kentucky author, farmer, environmentalist, and champion for sustainability, Wendell Berry will be the focus, and featured guest, of this day-log conference hosted by Front Porch Republic (FPR). Conference registration includes lunch and refreshments. FPR, which turns 10 years old this year, is committed to restoring to the public conversation concepts such as human scale, the distribution of power, and our responsibility to the future. It's members come from different backgrounds, live in different places, and have divergent interests, but are convinced that scale, place, self-government, sustainability, limits, and variety are key terms with which any fruitful debate about our corporate future must contend. To mark this anniversary, FPR is gathering at UofL to discuss Wendell Berry’s vision and legacy. They’ll also be handing out copies of the inaugural issue of Local Culture: A Journal of the Front Porch Republic.
All are encouraged to register to attend and join us for what promises to be a rich day.
9:00 Welcome, Gary Gregg, Director of the McConnell Center
9:15-10:45 Community
Jake Meador, Community in an Orphaned World: Belonging in a Time of Rootlessness
Eric Miller, Creating a Current: Wendell Berry and the Fellowship of the Word
Jeff Bilbro, Convocation: Burley Coulter and the Membership
11:00-12:30 Farms and Households
Susannah Black, Front Porch and Empire: Political Authority and the Blessings, and Limits, of Limits
Gracy Olmstead, “It Takes a Village”: Why the Nuclear Family Is Insufficient for Agricultural Sustainability
Jason Peters, “Who Started the Fight?”: The Farm and the Language of Particularity
12:30-1:30 Lunch
1:30-3:00 Wendell and Mary Berry in Conversation
Wendell Berry and Mary Berry
3:15-4:30 Empire and Law
Caleb Stegall, Obedience to the Unenforceable: Is Port William Lawless?
Bill Kauffman, “Where Have They Gone?” Wendell Berry on War and Peace
Concluding Remarks, Mark Mitchell, FPR President
Sept. 13, 2019
Research!Louisville 2019 awards ceremony & keynote address Friday, Sept. 13th, 1pm-2:45pm, UofL’s Clinical and Translational Research Building (Ali & Hancock), Rooms 101-102 Keynote speaker Cheryl Lyn Walker, PhD, Director of the Center for Precision Environmental Health at Baylor College of Medicine, will deliver "What the epigenome can teach us about environmental causes of disease.” Dr. Walker is internationally recognized for her work in environmental health and elucidation of molecular mechanisms of disease. Her studies on the role of the epigenome in gene-environment interactions have yielded significant insights into mechanisms by which early life environmental exposures influence health and disease across the life-course. Also at this event, award recipients of the Research!Louisville Showcase will be recognized.
Sept. 13, 2019
Ballin' on a Budget: Ethical Fashion 101 Friday, Sept. 13th at 12:00pm - 2:30pm, Red Barn plaza Come join us and learn about the harmful social and environmental effects of the fashion industry, and how you can shop sustainably!
We will be having a free "yard sale" where you can bring your used clothing, accessories, and other items, and shop the other donated pieces!
We will be serving free Heine Brothers coffee and iced tea, along with a tasty vegetarian lunch from Heart and Soy!
We will also be offering DIY sustainable hacks for your old clothes: stain remover, minor sewing repairs, and will be sending you out with an informational flier with ethical fashion tips and important information!
Hosted by the Engage. Lead. Serve. Board's Green Initiatives. Facebook Event.
Sept. 13, 2019
Sustainability Roundtable: Mark Wourms - Bernheim Forest Under Threat Friday, Sept. 13th, 11am-noon, Urban Studies Room 200 (426 W Bloom St) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable on alternate Fridays throughout the fall at 11am. On September 13th, our speaker will be Mark Wourms, Executive Director of the Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest just south of Louisville in Clermont, KY. Bernheim has launched a Forest Under Threat campaign to highlight two proposed infrastructure projects that have Bernheim in the cross-hairs: KYTC's proposal for the "next Gene Snyder" (an interstate bypass), and LG&E's proposal to install a natural gas pipeline through the forest. Upcoming Fall Roundtables include: Sept. 27 – Lilias Pettit-Scott, Urban Agriculture Coalition - High Tunnel Production Oct. 11 – Allison Smith, Metro Louisville - Brownfields Oct. 25 – TBA Nov. 8 – TBA Nov. 22 – TBA The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
Sep. 12, 2019
Redlining Louisville: The Racist Origins of Real Estate, Planning and Wealth Thursday, Sept. 12th, noon-1pm, Kosair Charities Clinical and Translational Research Building, Room 101/102 Joshua Poe is a nationally recognized city planner, data journalist, community organizer, and movement geographer. He started in grassroots organizing around housing, labor, and economic justice. Mr. Poe has a B.A. in Political Science from Berea College, and an M.A. in Urban Planning from the University of Louisville. In 2017, he authored and published the interactive storymap, Redlining Louisville: The History of Race, Class, and Housing in Louisville, KY, which received recognition from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. He is a pioneer in documenting and exposing intentional city planning as a weaponized tool for denying Black people land ownership and access to generational wealth. His work on the history of city planning, inclusive design and equitable development makes him a nationally featured speaker. Mr. Poe is currently working on developing equitable development strategies, organizing around anti-gentrification efforts, creating new funding models, and addressing root systems of power to create sustainable social change. This presentation will explore the legacy of structural discrimination through federal housing policies and the far-reaching impact they have had on social determinants of health and economics. The presentation will explore how early 20th century housing policies and the profession of city planning were intentionally weaponized to isolate Black communities, create a permanent caste system, and prevent access to jobs, housing, capital, and the accumulation of generational wealth. The presentation will also discuss how the legacy of redlining is furthering current gentrification patterns, along with strategies for policy development to create equitable urban development and justice-based philanthropy. (Lunch will be served.) OBJECTIVES: - Define how urban policy and the profession of city planning were weaponized in the early 20th century against Black communities to prevent wealth attainment through these four policy areas: zoning; the Federal Housing Administration; urban renewal; and the construction of interstate highways. - Recognize how segregation and concentrated poverty are the results of structural systems of oppression rather than individual choices. - Describe the intentionality behind discriminatory housing policies and the relationship between racism, capitalism, and real estate. - Illustrate and contextualize redlining in present-day urban redevelopment and gentrification strategies. - Outline the history and implications of the racial wealth gap. - Compare and contrast the differences between outcomes, root causes, and systems of oppressions and the need for policy changes that address structural issues.
Sept. 6, 2019
Garden Commons Workshop: Herbal Tea-Making Friday, Sept. 6th, 12pm-1pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Interested in learning more about how to use the herbs in our garden? Want to taste some delicious, fresh herbal teas like you've never had before? Stop by the Garden Commons next to the Cultural Center for our workshop led by UofL's Sustainability Coordinator, Dr. Justin Mog. Bring your own jars and containers to take herbs and tea home with you! This is part of our fall series of Garden Workshops on Fridays at noon. Join us again for: Nov. 22, 12pm - Wreath Making. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Aug. 30, 2019
Garden Commons Workshop: Food Justice with New Roots Friday, Aug. 30th at 1pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us for the very first Food Justice Workshop at the University of Louisville Garden Commons in partnership with New Roots, Inc. New Roots ignites community power for fresh food access. Join us in this interactive, popular democracy gathering to discuss the history of food in Louisville, how and why food apartheid exists, and how Fresh Stop Markets utilize cooperative economics to unite communities to spread food justice. Come share your food story.
Aug. 30, 2019
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Can Biophilia Save Native Species Around Us? Friday, Aug. 30th at Noon, Ekstrom Library room W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! Our guest speaker to kick off the new year will be UofL Biology Professor Emeritus, Margaret Carreiro, who is an expert on native plants and the role they play in supporting pollinators and the entire web of life that we all depend on. As species around the world and in our region go extinct at unprecedented and alarming rates, many of us feel powerless to contribute directly to conservation solutions because we think “real” Nature can only be sustained in parks and reserves. But, believe it or not, by creating more thoughtful species-friendly habitat, people in cities, suburbs and rural areas can weave more local Nature into the very places where we live and work. Can ordinary people play an important species conservation role for our region in cities and towns? What types of support might we need to save and enjoy more of our local biological heritage in our neighborhoods? Come hear Dr. Margaret Carreiro speak about some success stories. Then let us all contribute our ideas to this critical and hopefully ongoing discussion so, we can create more win-win situations for both people and nature around our homes, schools and workplaces. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This fall, we continue our series of in-person workshops each month on last Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste! All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website.
Aug. 30, 2019
Sustainability Roundtable: Russ Barnett, UofL - Indoor Air Quality Friday, Aug. 30th, 11am-noon, Urban Studies Room 200 (426 W Bloom St) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable on alternate Fridays throughout the fall at 11am. On August 30th, our speaker will be Russ Barnett, from UofL's Envirome Institute, who has been studying Indoor Air Quality inside hundreds of homes around the region. Upcoming Fall Roundtables include: Sept. 13 – Mark Wourms, Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest - Forest Under Threat Sept. 27 – Lilias Pettit-Scott, Urban Agriculture Coalition - High Tunnel Production Oct. 11 – Allison Smith, Metro Louisville - Brownfields Oct. 25 – TBA Nov. 8 – TBA Nov. 22 – TBA The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss.
Aug. 29, 2019
Women's Equality Day and Voting Rights Act Thursday, August 29th, 11am-1pm, walkway between Strickler & Davidson Hall Women’s Equality Day is celebrated in the U.S. on August 26 in recognition of women winning the right to vote. Not until the Voting Rights Act of 1965 were Black women and women of color given that opportunity of the guaranteed right to vote. Join the U of L Women’s Center in celebration of Women’s Equality Day on U of L’s campus August 29. There will be voter registration, vendor and informational booths. Come out and learn more at this on-campus event.
Aug. 26 - Sept. 30, 2019
Cards Commuter Challenge August 26 - September 30, 2019. University-wide UofL wants you to save money, burn calories, put an end to pollution, and win prizes…all by simply choosing to get to campus in a new way! Record your trips throughout the Cards Commuter Challenge (August 26 - September 30) and each week you'll have the chance to win $250 worth of fabulous weekly prizes or be the Grand Prize Winner who takes the most trips by means other than driving alone and you'll receive the $250 grand prize!
Step 1: Join the Challenge online!
Students: Register free on to the Cardinal Directions trip-finding and carpool-matching platform
Step 2: Challenge yourself (and your friends!) to get to campus differently! Try these life-affirming alternatives to the expense, road-rage, pollution, and parking hassles of driving alone:
BUS: Ride any TARC route free with UofL ID (just swipe your card as you board - any time, anywhere).
CARDpool: Organize your own carpool with friends, family, colleagues, or classmates; or find rides & offer rides online through Cardinal Directions or Every Commute Counts.
WALK, SKATE, or BIKE: Get your workout just by getting where you need to go under your own power! If you don't have your own bike, borrow one free from UofL Bikeshare or join LouVelo citywide bikeshare for half-price with your @louisville.edu address ($7.50/month gets you unlimited trips of up to one hour without any additional charges).
VANPOOL: Employees can get in on a vanpool, get your ride home guaranteed, or enter to win additional monthly prizes with Every Commute Counts.
* NOTE: Though certainly better than driving, getting around via lazy, coal-powered electric scooters does not qualify for this Challenge. Skip the dirty electricity and use your muscles to qualify!
Connect with us, trash-talk, and post about your commute on Facebook.
Aug. 23, 2019
First Meeting of Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) Friday, August 23rd, 5:00pm, SAC study lounge next to Kurz Visitor Center Meet other members of GRASS, learn more about our organizational structure, help us set norms, and prepare to initiate our DivestUofL campaign! Please email Grace Engelman to RSVP, or with any questions you might have! All are welcome!!!
Aug. 21, 2019
Ohio River Discussion Series: Harmful Algae Blooms Wednesday, August 21st, 7 pm, Endless Summer Paddle & Coffee Company (1301 Frankfort Ave.) Join us to learn about how you can get involved in a University of Louisville citizen science project. What is that green stuff in the river? Learn how to identify potentially harmful algal blooms and differentiate them from “safe” algae. You can contribute to a scientific pursuit to understand the cause and preferred habitats of the harmful species. This session is open to anyone who wants to learn and those who wish to sign up as a citizen science HAB volunteer. Presented by Dr. Tamara Sluss from UofL's Department of Urban & Public Affairs and Director of the Masters in Sustainability. Her research focuses on: Large rivers, streams, invertebrates, nutrient export, harmful algal blooms, sustainability of aquatic resources, ethnobotany, and renewable energy and land use. This event is free and open to the public as part of Afloat: An Ohio River Way of Life.
Aug. 21, 2019
Louisville Sustainability Council's summer Green Drinks featuring Justin Mog on UofL Sustainability Initiatives Wednesday, Aug. 21st, 6-8 pm, at Mile Wide Beer Company (636 Barret Ave.) The public is invited to come learn how UofL is (and is not) addressing the multifaceted challenges of sustainability! The Louisville Sustainability Council’s Green Drinks is a casual networking opportunity for students and professionals across many sectors to come together to connect and discuss sustainable initiatives in our community. This month's featured speaker is Dr. Justin Mog, who has served as UofL's Asst. to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives since 2009. Food and drinks are always available for purchase. Green Drinks takes place on the third Wednesday of every month at 6pm at rotating venues around town.
Aug. 15-21, 2019
Sustainability in Welcome Week 2019 Aug. 15th - 18th, 2019 The UofL Sustainability Council will welcome new students to campus with a variety of events designed to engage your passion! Upcoming events:
Thursday, Aug. 15 - Gray Street Farmers' Market Every Thursday 10:30am-1:30pm (through Oct. 31) Health Sciences Center, 485 E Gray St. Enjoy lunch from area food trucks & stock up on the finest local products: produce, pasture-raised meat & eggs, popcorn, honey, jam, granola, baked goods, flowers, plants, etc.
Thursday, Aug. 15 – Cardinal Nest 11am – 4pm, Student Rec Center Stop by the UofL Sustainability booth and get connected with sustainable living resources! We’ll have information about how to get around Louisville without owning a car (transit, bikeshare, carpooling), where to eat (and grow!) healthy local food on campus, and how to find the UofL Free Store! Bring your bike for a free bike tune-up!
Friday, Aug. 16 – Kick Back in the Stacks 7:30pm - 9:30pm, Ekstrom Library The library comes to life with a dramatic mix of student performers, student organizations, campus resources, local food samples, and more. Stop by the UofL Sustainability booth, sample some fresh tea made from herbs grown in our campus gardens and learn how to get involved in campus sustainability!
Saturday, Aug. 17 - S.O.U.L. Service Projects 9:00am - 1:00pm, various sites (meetup at SAC Ballroom). The Sustainability Council is offering on-campus volunteer sites for SOUL, including the Garden Commons, UofL Community Composting project, and UofL Free Store, in addition to the many off-campus community service projects! Get to know fellow students and UofL faculty and staff while exploring diversity on campus and in the Louisville community. Discover how to make the most of UofL service and leadership opportunities, then work alongside those you met to learn first-hand about the many facets of our “Possibility City.”
Saturday, Aug. 17 - Garden Commons Salsa Party Harvest Fest 4:00 - 5:00pm outside the Cultural Center Stop by UofL's organic, student-run Garden Commons to sample some of the delicious fresh produce we've grown together over the summer and learn how you can get involved and learn how to grow your own food right here on campus! Sponsored by the UofL Sustainability Council and the Office of Health Promotion.
Sunday, Aug. 18 - UofL Community Composting Volunteer Day Every Sunday noon-2pm (200 block of E. Bloom St. just one block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook and Floyd Streets) Come help us turn “trash” into treasure as we manage UofL’s volunteer-powered community composting operation. Dress to get dirty. Tools provided. Learn about worm composting and becoming a UofL EcoRep!
Sunday, Aug. 18 – Louisville Sustainability Bike Tour 3:00 – 5:00pm meet up outside the SRC Take a fun afternoon bike ride with the Student Cycling Coalition and UofL Sustainability Council! Explore your new community through the lens of environmental stewardship and social justice. Don’t have a bike? Check one out from the SRC through UofL’s Bikeshare Program or take a spin on a free LouVelo bike for the day. Check out our route here.
Natural Environments and Health: The Relationship Between Greenness, Mental Health, and Mortality Thursday, Aug. 8th, 4-5pm, Cardiovascular Innovation Institute (302 E Muhammad Ali Blvd), Conference Room 132 The Envirome Lecture Series presents Dr. Francine Laden, speaking on “Natural Environments and Health: The Relationship Between Greenness, Mental Health, and Mortality.” Dr. Laden is Professor of Environmental Epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Harvard Medical School and the Brigham & Women’s Hospital. Dr. Laden received her ScD in Epidemiology and MS in Environmental Health from the Harvard School of Public Health. Her research interests focus on the environmental epidemiology of chronic diseases, including cancer, respiratory and cardiovascular disease. Her research concentrates on exposures through: air pollution (from ambient and occupational sources), persistent organic pollutants (POPs; organochlorines), secondhand smoke, and the contextual environment (e.g. built environment and green spaces). She is specifically interested in the geographic distribution of disease risk, incorporating geographic information system technology into large cohort studies to explore risk factors such as the built environment and indicators of socioeconomic status, as well as air pollution. She has published key papers on the association of ambient particulate matter and all cause and cardiovascular mortality in the landmark Harvard Six Cities Study and the Nurses’ Health Study and on the association of diesel exhaust exposures and lung cancer mortality in the trucking industry. She is currently Co-Director of the Harvard and Boston University Environmental Disparities Center: Center for Research on Environmental and Social Stressors in Housing Across the Life Course (CRESSH). The mission of the Center is to study environmental health disparities in low-income communities and throughout Massachusetts. Dr. Laden is a past member of the EPA Science Advisory Board, Past President of the International Society of Environmental Epidemiology, and the Associate Chair of the Department of Environmental Health at the Harvard Chan School. Any interested persons are welcome to join! Questions? Email: Lori.clark.1@louisville.edu
July 23, 2019
Film Screening: A Destruction Tuesday, July 23rd, 8pm, Speed Cinema Urooj Yazdani, MD, MEd, a resident in the Department of Psychiatry, brings her research on the socioeconomic circumstances that prevent women from attaining higher education in the developing world to a new film, A Destruction. Yazdani is the director and producer of the movie which tells the story of an 11-year-old girl, Humera, from a remote village off the coast of Karachi, Pakistan, who hopes to become a doctor against all odds. When the only school in her community comes under threat of closure, Humera faces intense pressure to forego her education in exchange for an arranged marriage. A Destruction follows the girl’s life and the critical juncture of a difficult decision. Developed as part of the Tribeca Film Institute, the film will be shown as part of the Flyover Film Festival at the Speed Cinema, followed by Q&A with Yazdani and cinematographer Omar Nabulsi.
July 13, 2019
Shred Day! Saturday, July 13th, 10am-2pm, Cardinal Stadium parking lot (2800 S. Floyd St.) Commonwealth Credit Union is organizing a fun day to encourage you to bring in up to five boxes of your old documents (no business documents allowed) for free shredding and recycling. In addition to free shredding, there will be local vendors, food and games! The first 300 participants will receive a ticket for a free treat (choice of sno cone, cotton candy or lemonade). The Louisville City Football Club will be on hand with a Soccer Experience, and Buddy the Bat will also make an appearance. 102.3fm will be broadcasting live. All participants are encouraged to bring new books for donation to the Louisville Metro Police Foundation’s Books and Badges program through which officers encourage a love of reading among kids in our community.
July 11, 2019
Toxic property, government programs, and community engagement: Navigating Superfund and Brownfields Policies Thursday, July 11th, noon, HSC's Clinical and Translational Research Building, Room 124 The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology's Environmental Health Sciences Seminar Series presents Lauren C. Heberle, PhD, from UofL's Department of Sociology. Dr. Heberle is highly experienced in community engagement around Superfund and Brownfield projects. Her seminar is titled “Toxic property, government programs, and community engagement: Navigating Superfund and Brownfields Policies."
July 6, 2019
Butterfly Count at UofL's Horner Wildlife Sanctuary Saturday, July 6th, 10am-3pm, Oldham County Children and adults are welcome to learn about butterflies and participate in this annual butterfly count, as part of a national census to monitor species health and diversity. This is a rare opportunity for the public to explore UofL's Horner Conservation Property, also referred to as the Moore Observatory, which contains over 200 acres of wildlife habitat in Oldham County near Brownsboro, about 30 minutes from Belknap Campus. UofL biology professor emeritus Charles Covell will lead the 42nd expedition, which will be done in a specified area from 10am to 3pm, although volunteers aren’t required to stay the whole time. Participants should meet at 9:30am in the parking lot of Sugar Babe Antiques, 7511 Highway 329 in Crestwood, about one mile northwest of Interstate 71’s Exit 14. Previous year’s counters tallied over 800 butterflies representing over 35 species! Rain date is July 7. Participants should wear hats, hiking shoes, long pants and long-sleeved shirts and bring sunscreen, water, lunch and insect repellent. The experts will supply nets but counters also can use cameras, binoculars and notebooks. Contact Covell, 502-639-2691.
May 31, 2019
UofL Serviceberry Foraging Party! Friday, May 31st, 12pm-1pm, meetup at Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Bring a pail or Tupperware and get ready to load up on the sweetest "secret" right under our noses! Serviceberries (aka Juneberries) are native to Kentucky and they are planted all over the city as a common, low-maintenance street tree. The fruits are ripe for only two weeks around June 1st. They are similar to blueberries but a little bit nutty (the trees are in the almond family!). UofL's campus boasts many loaded serviceberries and on this special workshop, we will walk around to visit them all! Pick and take home as many as you can. Enjoy them fresh or freeze them for pies and smoothies year-round! Meetup at the Garden Commons next to the Cultural Center and we'll go from there.
May 17, 2019
Celebration of Social Justice Research Friday, May 17th, 4pm, Law School room 275 Join us for a celebration showcasing the projects funded by UofL's Cooperative Consortium for Social Justice Research in the 2018-2019 funding cycle, featuring presentations by faculty, students, and community members on our funded projects. For videos of last year's event, check out this Youtube playlist. Note: This event is a Lean Into Louisville event.
May 17, 2019
Bike Together Day! Friday, May 17th, city-wide. Register free to be entered to win a new bike! Maybe you are biking to work, maybe not. Wherever you are going, let's bike together. This year marks the 14th Anniversary of Louisville's Bike to Work Day. When you select any FREE ticket, you will be entered to win a new commuter bicycle from Parkside Bikes. Fourth Street Live has arranged free donuts, and Heine Brothers will supply free coffee in the morning for those who ride in. New this year: The YMCA of Greater Louisville has generously offered access to their branches on May 17th to anyone registered for Bike Together Day. You will be able to go to the Y without a membership to take a shower before work! All 11 YMCA locations are participating, so you can find a Y location close to your destination. This offer is valid May 17th only, so if you've ever wondered what the Y is all about, this is a great opportunity to check it out. Photo ID is required.
May 16 - Oct. 31, 2019
Gray Street Farmers’ Market Thursdays, 10:30am‒1:30pm Health Sciences Center, 400 E. Gray St. With 11 unique local vendors, you'll find the finest in farm-fresh local products, including fruits, vegetables, pasture-raised meat & eggs, popcorn, honey & syrup, jams, granola, bread & baked goods, flowers, plants, prepared lunches, food trucks, and more. Cash, debit cards, SNAP benefits, and Senior Vouchers accepted! Open weekly rain or shine. Watch Vendor Spotlights and our 20/20 Talks on food and sustainability at the GSFM YouTube Channel! Access our collection of delicious recipes for local products. Join our listserv and receive our weekly newsletter by sending an email to listserv@listserv.louisville.edu with the message “SUBSCRIBE GSFM (First_Name Last_Name)”. More info: GSFM website, contact Market Manager, Sara Frazier at farmersmarket@louisville.edu or 502-852-6655, or follow on .
Fridays, May 10 - Aug. 16, 2019
Garden Commons Summer Workdays Fridays, 12pm-1pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden for our group workdays! Learn (by doing) how to grow hyper-local, super-delicious vegetables, herbs, and fruits! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every Friday throughout the summer (May 10 - Aug. 16) at noon to harvest, weed, water, and plant. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
May 1 to Sept. 30, 2019
National Bike Challenge! May 1st to September 30th, 2019 Saddle up and ride for team UofL in the 2019 National Bike Challenge! Show your support for a healthy lifestyle and sustainable transportation. Register for the National Bike Challenge and Join Team UofL as an individual to compete against your peers. Your miles and days cycled will qualify employees for great prizes through Get Healthy Now, including the grand prize of a $400 voucher to a local bike shop, co-sponsored by UofL's Sustainability Council! The National Bike Challenge is open to everyone, however the Get Healthy Now competition is restricted to UofL employees, retirees, and their spouses/qualifying adults. Check out our online resources for UofL Bicyclists - with handy maps, videos, and tips for getting around town care-free and car-free!
April 23, 2019
Check Your Blind Spots Tuesday, April 23rd, 9:30am – 3pm, Gottschalk Circle CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion's “Check Your Blind Spots Unconscious Bias” bus will be stationed just south of the Humanities Building as part of a national tour on April 23rd. Stop in to have your mind blown about what your unconscious mind it doing to shape the way you see everything. This is FREE and open to all. Presented by the College of Business in partnership with Greater Louisville Inc.
April 22, 2019
Late Night Shred Fest! Monday, April 22nd, 7:30-10pm, Red Barn Campus Housing and ELSB Green Initiatives will be honoring Earth Day with a fun incentive to recycle after all your spring classes are over! Satisfy your late-night cravings and power up for finals with a free breakfast bar and chill with a peaceful DJ. Bring old papers from the semester to shred and recycle them properly and you'll be entered into a raffle for fabulous prizes! You can earn a second raffle ticket just by coming in your pajamas. Learn how to move-out sustainably.
April 22, 2019
War of the Words Monday, April 22nd, 6:30-8:30pm, Shumaker Research Building room 139 Want to build a more welcoming campus? Student Advocates for Peace and Justice, the Phi Sigma Tau Philosophy Club, and the Peace, Justice and Conflict Transformation program have organized a peacebuilding opportunity for students to learn how to navigate disagreement and transcend difference. Small group discussions on contemporary socio-political topics will include police brutality, reproductive rights, immigration, and gun violence. Dr. Gul Marshall will deliver a keynote on Islamophobia. Free snacks.
April 21, 2019
Garden Commons Planting Day RESCHEDULED FOR: Sunday, April 21st, 2pm-4:30pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Stressed about finals? De-stress at the Garden! Come by the Garden Commons for our final spring workday and help us plant our starts that we have been growing in the greenhouse into the garden beds! Tools and gloves will be provided. At our group workdays you can learn (by doing) how to grow hyper-local, super-delicious vegetables, herbs, and fruits! No prior experience necessary. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
April 19, 2019
Connecting our Community: Collaboration and Resource Sharing Among Community Gardens in Louisville, KY Friday, Apr 19th, 1pm, Lutz Hall Room 245 Join us for a Master's Defense by Emily Goldstein, a student in UofL's Interdisciplinary Master of Sustainability program and an advisee of Dr. Angela Storey in the Department of Anthropology. Her MS thesis research examines how resource sharing and collaboration manifest across Louisville community gardens. This can occur in many ways, and could include: physical objects, such as gardening tools and seed exchanges; information exchange, such as gardening knowledge; and shared labor.
Apr. 19, 2019
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: UofL Maple Tapping & Pancake Party! Friday, April 19th at Noon, Ekstrom Library room W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! We'll wrap up the year on April 19th, with our annual celebration of making maple syrup by tapping UofL trees! Come enjoy some pancakes with our very own, hyper-local maple syrup while we talk trees with our community partner, Dave Barker. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring, we continue our series of in-person workshops each month on last Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste! All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website.
April 15, 2019
Belknap Farmers Market: Earth Week Market Monday, April 15th, 11am-2pm, Red Barn plaza The Belknap Campus Farmers' Market returns for one-day only during Earth Week 2019! Stop by for farm-fresh local products, including produce, eggs, breads, honey, ice cream, cakes, locally-roasted coffee, and more. Vendors include:
Louisville Grows will have plant seeds and starts (veggies, fruits, and flowers) to help you get your garden growing!
Barr Farms will be on hand taking subscriptions for their Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) local food subscription service with pickups available at both Belknap campus (SAC Health Promotion Office) and Health Sciences Center. Come meet the farmers and learn how you can enjoy a weekly (or biweekly) delivery of fresh, local, sustainably-grown produce from May through October! They also offer a meat CSA option.
Berserker Brew locally-roasted coffee
Bernoulli's Ice Cream
Rogue Petunia Cakery
Lowe Creek Farms
UofL Free Store
Apr. 12, 2019
Climate Anxiety and Meditation Workshop Friday, April 12th, Noon Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic Garden Commons for a wellness workshop on climate anxiety. Do you feel extreme anxiety in the face of news about climate change and environmental disasters? Come learn tools for resiliency and be guided through a meditation created specifically for this purpose. Co-sponsored by the UofL Sustainability Council, Office of Health Promotion, and Get Healthy Now!
April 12, 2019
Sustainability Roundtable: Mary Ellen Wiederwohl (Chief of Louisville Forward, Metro Government) Friday, April 12th, 11am-noon, Urban Studies Room 200 (426 W Bloom St) Please join us for UofL's final Sustainability Roundtable of the academic year! Our guest on April 12th will be Chief of Louisville Forward for Metro Government, Mary Ellen Wiederwohl. The title of her talk will be "Sustainability is Economic Development: How sustainability and environmental protection support the growth and prosperity of the city." The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Daniel DeCaro.
April 11, 2019
Grassroots Organizing and Policy in Juvenile Justice Thursday, April 11th, 4pm, Brandeis School of Law, Room 175 "Lectures in Social Change: Dismantling Inequalities" presents guest lecturer Keturah Herron, Field Organizer for the ACLU of Kentucky. Herron is a social justice advocate and change agent with over 15 years' experience working with youth and families involved in the social service and criminal justice systems. Currently, Herron works on policy change through a social justice lens, focusing on juvenile justice reform and other issues. This talk is free and open to the public.
April 9, 2019
UofL J.A.M. (Justice And Music) Tuesday, April 9th, 4-6pm, Red Barn “The J.A.M. (Justice And Music)” - aims to be a fun-filled dance event featuring social justice organizations from across campus and the wider community. The event features music over the decades highlightin the themes and messages of social justice. The J.A.M. will not only be a good time with good music, but will also serve as a consciousness raising event that will hopefully inspire attendees to audit their own music libraries and think more critically about the music we choose to consume.
April 9, 2019
Fulfilling Social and Economic Rights Tuesday, April 9th, 1pm, Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium Join us for a free public lecture by the 2019 UofL Grawemeyer Award winners for Ideas Improving World Order, Sakiko Fukuda-Parr, Terra Lawson-Remer and Susan Randolph. The team were named co-winners for the ideas set forth in their book, Fulfilling Social and Economic Rights. The work, published in 2015 by Oxford University Press, offers a method for gauging how well nations are providing basic human rights of food, health, education, housing, work and social well-being to their citizens and suggests how they can advance such rights even further. Fukuda-Parr is a professor in The New School’s Graduate Programs in International Affairs. Lawson-Remer was recently a fellow in Stanford University’s Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences. Randolph is an associate professor emerita of economics at the University of Connecticut. The trio used the United Nations’ 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights and 1966 International Covenant on Economic, Cultural and Social Rights as a basis for their work, creating a new tool, the Social and Economic Rights Fulfillment Index, to measure nations’ progress toward human rights goals. Their book also sheds light on policies that advance human rights and explains how use of these policies and public pressure can lead to results. Although the authors noted there has been steady progress in social and economic rights fulfillment over the past 30 years, they found that disparities still exist in every region of the world. Their measurement tool is aimed at helping governments and other organizations address those disparities. In 2016, the book won the American Political Science Association’s Human Rights Section Best Book Award.
April 8, 2019
U.S., Venezuela, and International Law Monday, April 8th, 12pm, Brandeis School of Law, Room 175 Join us to hear from guest speaker Dan Kovalik. Mr. Kovalik received the David W. Mills Mentoring Fellowship from Stanford University School of Law and was the recipient of the Project Censored Award for his article exposing the unprecedented killing of trade unionists in Colombia. He has written extensively on the issue of international human rights and U.S. foreign policy for the Huffington Post and Counterpunch and has lectured throughout the world on these subjects.
April 5, 2019
Paint and Plant Friday, April 5th, 2-5pm, Red Barn This event will give students the opportunity to relax and connect with nature. Enjoy free snacks as you paint and decorate a pot, plant a starter herb/vegetable/flower, and take it home free of charge. This event is organized by the Graduate Network in A&S, which encourages all students from all disciplines to gather and network at social events like these. Our goal is to give students the chance to mingle with others outside of their own discipline and have a good time on campus.
Apr. 5 & 8, 2019
UofL Arbor Day Celebration Friday, April 5th, 11am-2pm, Belknap Campus University Pointe Monday, April 8th, 9am at HSC School of Dentistry April 5th is Arbor Day 2019 in Kentucky! Come help us restore Louisville's shrinking tree canopy. Join us for a celebration of UofL’s on-going commitment to trees and our status as a Tree Campus USA(for 9 years running!).
Help us plant new trees on campus! (On April 5th, we'll start the tree planting around noon on Greek Row.)
Take home a free native tree sapling to plant in your yard or neighborhood! We'll be giving away 100 native roughleaf dogwoods, 100 native Kentucky coffeetrees, and 20 flowering cherry trees.
Tree-themed activities with prizes and free apples for everyone!
Bike-blender smoothies made entirely with tree fruits and nuts, including native pawpaws from a Louisville community garden, and peaches and native serviceberries harvested right here on campus!
Co-sponsored by UofL's Sustainability Council, Campus Housing, UofL Dining, UofL Office of Health Promotion, and HSC Green Team.
April 3, 2019
UPA Spring 2019 Lecture Series: KY State Representative Attica Scott Wednesday, April 3rd at 7pm at Launch Louisville (816 & 822 East Broadway) UofL's department of Urban & Public Affairs invites you to join us for the spring lecture series, no matter your field or specialty! Urbanism is and has always been a transdisciplinary endeavor, and there is no better space that this in which to begin to engage in these discussions/debates. This series is designed to engage students, faculty, staff, and the public around issues of urbanization, sustainability, the just city, and what it all means for our home city of Louisville. Our guest on April 3rd will be State Representative Attica Scott, who serves Kentucky House District 41. These events are free and open to the public!
April 3, 2019
UofL Recycling Bin Hackathon Wednesday, April 3rd, 4pm-6pm, FirstBuild (333 East Brandeis) Do you care about recycling? Do you think the current campus containers are confusing? Want to work collaboratively to come up with new ideas? Join us for a two-hour fun co-creation experience, led by FirstBuild. Students, faculty, and staff from all corners of the university are welcome to join us for this free event! Pizza will be provided. Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly.
March 30, 2019
Organizing vs. Activism 101 Training Saturday, March 30th 4-7pm, SAC The decentralized, leaderful movement Resistencia Cuarenta-y Cinco is planning this organizer 101 training to give you the run down on what’s organizing vs. activism. We’ll also have envisioning exercises where you envision a world you want to live in, then how to work towards it! Discover what we do immediately to push for change, channeling the energy of the fierce urgency of now. These exercises will be facilitated through an intersectional lens as we delve into real situations grappling with reproductive rights, housing justice, and climate change affecting black and brown communities hardest. This is an intentional youth oriented space and we’ll be centering people of color voices. Are you down or are you ready to throw down? Let’s get free together. La lucha sigue!
March 29 - May 1, 2019
Lighten Your Load! Move-Out Waste Reduction March 29th through May 1st Moving out? Don't throw it out! During the spring move out (March 29th through May 1st), special collection bins are available in the lobbies of all UofL residence halls for the donation of any unwanted items: clothing, shoes, accessories, linens, appliances, lamps, electronics, decor, rugs, bags, school supplies, non-perishable food items, and anything else you'd rather not keep. Two sets of bins will be available in each lobby - one for Goodwill items and another for donations of non-perishable food items that we will donate to the hungry through the Cardinal Cupboard. Help us achieve our goal of Zero Waste for Move-Out 2019! Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is proud to partner with UofL Campus Housing and the UofL Sustainability Council for this initiative!
In advance of Earth Day 2019, a special "Lighten Your Load (on the Earth)" free swap will be set up on a Wednesday, April 17th, 11am-2pm, Red Barn plaza - all are welcome to come take or donate items.
March 29, 2019
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Hart Hagan on the Green New Deal Friday, March 29nd at Noon, Ekstrom Library room W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! Our topic on March 29th will be the Green New Deal, a proposed economic stimulus program in the United States that aims to address both economic inequality and climate change. Supporters of a Green New Deal, like Hart and the youth-led Sunrise Movement, advocate for a combination of Roosevelt's economic approach with modern ideas such as renewable energy and resource efficiency. Hart Hagan is a long-time activist, organizer, and advocate for sustainable change. He is host of The Climate Report on Louisville's Forward Radio 106.5fm, and director of Wild Ones Louisville. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring, we continue our series of in-person workshops each month on last Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste! All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website.
March 29, 2019
Sustainability Roundtable: CLB Envirome Institute: Addressing the impact of the environment on human health Friday, March 29th, 11am-noon, Urban Studies Room 200 (426 W Bloom St) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable series on alternating Fridays at 11am! Our guest on March 29th will be Jonathan Freedman, Assistant Director of UofL's Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute, and a professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the School of Medicine. Professor Freedman holds an additional appointment in the Diabetes and Obesity Center. His career has focused on understanding how environmental toxicants contribute to the etiology of human diseases including cancer, metabolic disorders, and developmental and learning abnormalities. These projects have been funded by the National Institutes of Health, Superfund, National Toxicology Program, American Cancer Society and Autism Speaks. He will share some of his work and inform us about the work of the Envirome Institute and potential research and collaborative opportunities.
The Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute was officially established in June 2018, with input from both University and Louisville communities. The mission of the CLB Envirome Institute is to enable and support education, research and communication through a holistic approach to understand how natural, social and personal environments come together to affect an individual’s health. Through multi-directional partnership with local communities and relevant stakeholders, the Institute aims to investigate how changes in natural, built, social and personal environments affect health outcomes and disease risk within our community. Meeting this goal requires input from academicians from Business, Engineering, Law, Policy, Public Health, Arts & Science and Medicine. Combining the expertise in these areas with participation from community leaders and citizen scientists will improve the quality of life for the citizens of Louisville and serve as a model that can be globally applied.
The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Daniel DeCaro.
The Campus Tree Advisory Committee is open to all employees, students & community members interested in helping UofL protect & expand our tree population. We meet just once a semester. The agenda includes:
Updates: recent/impending tree plantings, removals and maintenance plans (Greg & Aaron)
Update on Campus Tree Inventory & UofL Tree App (Bob)
Updates/Maintenance of Belknap Tree Tour – ELSB funded plaque replacements (Tammy)
Plan for 2019 UofL Arbor Day Observances (Justin) 1. Friday, April 5th, 11am-2pm, University Pointe 2. Monday, April 8th, 9am, HSC Dental School - Role of Grounds Crew & Tree Planting plan (Greg) - Role of Campus Housing/Green House/Sustainability Living-Learning Community (Marcus/James) - Role of UofL Dining (Ellen) - Role of Health Promotion (Justin) - Role of KY and/or Metro Louisville Divisions of Forestry? (Bridget/Erin) - Who can help staff Tree give-away? Russ has ordered 100 native roughleaf dogwood & 100 native Kentucky coffeetree seedlings, and Greg has 20 flowering cherry trees. 3. Athletics Arbor Day planting with student athletes? (Seeking tree donor)
Tree-relatedService Learning Projects - Review of 2019 Maple-Tapping season & plan for pancake party Friday 4/19, Noon, Ekstrom W210 (Linda, Dave, Avalon) - All are encouraged to volunteer to help with: - Metro Tree Giveaway -Saturday 3/23, 11am-1pm, JCTC parking lot (125 W Broadway) - Louisville Grows Chickasaw Neighborhood Tree Planting – Saturday 4/6, 8am-3pm - Any 2019 classes on offer which are/could integrate tree-related service learning?
Other items? Contact the Chair, Justin Mog at justin.mog@louisville.edu
March 27, 2019
Who Gets to Drink? The Past and Future of Drinking Water Wednesday, March 27th, 6pm, Law School Room 275 The Spring 2019 Boehl Distinguished Lecture in Land Use Policy will be given by James Salzman, who is the Donald Bren Distinguished Professor of Environmental Law at the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and the UCLA School of Law, University of California, Los Angeles. James is one of the world's preeminent authorities on drinking water policies and he will present "Who Gets to Drink? The Past and Future of Drinking Water." The Boehl Distinguished Lecture in Land Use Policy is supported by the Herbert Boehl Chair Funds, the Brandeis School of Law and the Center for Land Use and Environmental Responsibility.
March 22, 2019
The Ecohydrology of Large Rivers and Implications for Harmful Algal Blooms Friday, March 22nd, 3pm, Lutz Hall 225 Join us on World Water Day for this special Geography Department seminar featuring Dr. Tamara Sluss, Director of UofL's Interdisciplinary Masters in Sustainability. Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) threaten our drinking water and recreation in the Ohio River and understanding the ecohydrology of these systems may allow us to prevent their establishment in our water supply.
March 22, 2019
World Water Day: Taste the Tap Friday, March 22nd, 11:30am – 1:30pm, SAC Marketplace and HSC Kornhauser plaza simultaneously UofL will participate in World Water Day with simultaneous events on both Belknap campus and the Health Sciences Center. In partnership with the Louisville Water Company, we will host a Taste the Tap event in which we challenge you to a blind taste test to compare Louisville's award-winning tap water with commercially available bottled waters. We want you to #TasteTheDifference and #DrinkLocal. Gain a new appreciation for the privileges of living in a place like Louisville with great, dependable tap water, and pick up a reusable bottle so you never have to waste money and generate trash with bottled water again! The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal #6 is crystal clear: water for all by 2030. By definition, this means leaving no one behind. But today, billions of people are still living without safe water – their households, schools, workplaces, farms and factories struggling to survive and thrive. Marginalized groups – women, children, refugees, indigenous peoples, disabled people and many others – are often overlooked, and sometimes face discrimination, as they try to access and manage the safe water they need. This World Water Day, 22nd March, is about tackling the water crisis by addressing the reasons why so many people are being left behind.
March 22, 2019
Garden Commons Workshop: Composting Friday, March 22nd, Noon, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic Garden Commons for a special workshop on composting and vermiculture with Dr. Brian Barnes! Brian directs UofL's Community Composting Project (just a couple blocks north of the Garden Commons) with volunteer-power every Sunday noon-2pm. He'll be sharing the basics of why, how, and what to compost and we will be creating DIY composting bins that you can take home with you to start your own compost!
March 21, 2019
Recycling at UofL Thursday, March 21st, 3pm, Ekstrom W104 UofL's Sustainability Coordinator, Justin Mog, and Kim Martinez from WestRock Recycling will answer all of your questions about what is and is not recyclable at UofL, and where it all goes when it leaves campus. The focus will be on UofL's single-stream system for recycling paper, cardboard, glass, cans, and plastic, but we'll touch on options for composting, recycling less common items, and donating for reuse.
March 20, 2019
Opportunity Zones Will Do More Damage than Urban Renewal UPA Spring 2019 Lecture Series: Cassia Herron, Community advocate/activist/planner Wednesday, March 20th at 7pm at Launch Louisville (816 & 822 East Broadway) Free registration encouraged UofL's department of Urban & Public Affairs invites you to join us for the spring lecture series, Urban Oppositions. March 20th will feature a wonderful discussion with Cassia Herron, advocate, activist, and planner. Cassia will take the controversial position that Opportunity Zones will be more damaging to the city than Urban Renewal. All are welcome for the conversation, no matter your field or specialty! Urbanism is and has always been a transdisciplinary endeavor, and there is no better space that this in which to begin to engage in these discussions/debates. This series is designed to engage students, faculty, staff, and the public around issues of urbanization, sustainability, the just city, and what it all means for our home city of Louisville. These events are free and open to the public! Upcoming speakers include: • Representative Attica Scott: State Representative Attica Scott serves Kentucky House District 41 – Apr 3rd at 7pm
March 18, 2019
Kentucky's Past & Future: Health & Industrial Hemp Monday, March 18th, 6pm, Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium Dr. D.W. Williams is the director of the Robinson Center for Appalachian Resource Sustainability and professor of agronomy in the University of Kentucky’s Department of Plant and Soils Science. His work is focused on enhancing the lives of the people of Appalachia and furthering industrial hemp research. Free and open to the public. No RSVP required. The event is sponsored by the Humana Foundation.
March 10, 2019
Sketching Louisville’s growth in streetcar rail lines Sunday, March 10th, 2pm, Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium Louisville’s 19th and early 20th Century expansion can be traced in its streetcar lines. During the Civil War era, residents relied upon a system of mule-drawn carriages with routes through downtown and into nearby neighborhoods; starting in 1889, during the “electric age,” street cars replaced these vehicles, and ultimately stretched beyond the city limits and into communities like Jeffersontown, Okolona, Valley Station and even Shelbyville. For nearly six decades, streetcars were the primary mode of transportation for the city’s population.Historian and journalist Martin E. Biemer will discuss his book, "Louisville street railways and how they shaped the city’s growth.” Many of the book’s photos, illustrations, and drawings came from Archives and Special Collections. Biemer was aided by earlier work of now-deceased researchers George Yater, James Calvert, and Ernest Gibson. Books will be available for purchase.
Louisville Metro Councilwoman Cheri Bryant Hamilton will present "A life of privilege, a sense of duty: Ruth Booker Bryant, Unsung Heroine and the Black 6"
"The Environmental Dream Team: Basic Facts and Real Impacts" with Eboni Cochran (REACT - Rubbertown Emergency ACTion), Tom FitzGerald (Kentucky Resources Council), and Lauren Heberle (UofL Sociology/Center for Environmental Policy & Management).
March 7, 2019
Engaged Scholarship Symposium Thursday, March 7th, 11:30am – 1:30pm, Shumaker Research Building Join us for a series of short talks on engaged research and teaching. Included will be a presentation on the soon to be released Faculty Handbook on Community-Engaged Scholarship: Documentation and Review. Light lunch will be provided. RSVP here.
March 3, 2019
Film Screening: YERT - Your Environmental Road Trip Sunday, March 3rd, 7pm, Ekstrom Library Chao Auditorium The UofL Sustainability Council and the Sustainability Living-Learning Community invite you to join us for dinner and a screening of the hilarious and moving film YERT - Your Environmental Road Trip, starring and directed by local filmmaker and sustainability activist, Ben Evans. 50 States. 1 Year. Zero Garbage? Called to action by a planet in peril, three friends hit the road - traveling with hope, humor, and all of their garbage - to explore every state in America (the good, the bad...and the weird) in search of the extraordinary innovators and citizens who are tackling humanity's greatest environmental crises. As the YERT team layers outlandish eco-challenges onto their year-long quest, an unexpected turn of events pushes them to the brink in this award-winning docu-comedy. Featuring Bill McKibben, Wes Jackson, Will Allen, Janine Benyus, Joel Salatin, David Orr, and others.
Mar. 1, 2019
Trasketball Friday, March 1st, 11am -12:30pm, Red Barn plaza Join ELSB's Green Initiatives during Ecolympics 2019 for Trasketball in front of the SAC and the Red Barn on March 1st. Come test your sustainable waste disposal skills and see if you know what can be composted, recycled, and what must be sent to the landfill. We will be giving away various prizes including UofL basketball game tickets, T-shirts, and more!
Mar. 1, 2019
Sustainability Roundtable: Venkata Gullapalli (Civil Engineer, Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation) Friday, March 1st, 11am-noon, Urban Studies Room 200 (426 W Bloom St) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable series on alternating Fridays at 11am! Our guest on March 1st with be Venkata Gullapalli, an Engineer with Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation who received his doctorate in Civil and Environmental Engineering from UofL in 2015 for his dissertation on "Community engagement, environmental education, and public outreach in sustainable engineering: a collaborative demonstration project for water treatment using natural processes and sustainable materials." The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Daniel DeCaro.
Feb. 22, 2019
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Global Peace & Prosperity with Clean Energy Friday, Feb. 22nd at Noon, Ekstrom Library room W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! Our speaker on February 22nd will be Michael Kessler, a Louisville native who has been working on sustainable energy solutions for global peace & prosperity since 1977. He has traveled to Russia, Australia, New Zealand, five European countries, and throughout the U.S. He has published two books, three CD's and 50-minute documentary. “Our Global Nation” is based on the works of Albert Einstein and Buckminster Fuller and explores the power of this new information to create an advanced, global civilization of peace and prosperity. Fuller’s World Energy Network could be a win-win project for the planet to establish the foundation of this civilization. This energy internet could provide an unending supply of clean power to end hunger, poverty, pollution and war. History is calling for us to create a constitutional, environmentally compatible, advanced, planetary civilization. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring, we continue our series of in-person workshops each month on last Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste! All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website.
Student Strike for Climate Justice Friday, Feb. 22nd,8am - 3pm, at campuses and schools across Louisville, Kentucky, and the Nation! The Kentucky Student Environmental Coalition and Student Strike for Climate Justice invites everyone who cares about a safe climate future to join our Student Strike 4 Climate on February 22nd- students standing up when our politicians won’t. 12 YEARS LEFT. That is the rallying cry beginning to resonate across the world. 12 years until the point of no return. Political leaders are not doing enough to ensure that there will be a future, so our generation is taking a stand to demand that there will be. Join us on University of Louisville's campus (Humanities Quad) to rally for climate justice at 2pm; meet us at Mayor Fischer's office downtown at noon, or spend the day writing to public officials, marching for climate justice, or just sitting outside your local government building demanding change, like 16 year old phenom Greta Thunberg. On February 22nd, school students are striking to tell our politicians to take us seriously and start treating climate change for what it is: a crisis and the biggest threat to our generation and generations to come. Everyone is invited. Tens of thousands of students around the world will join us. If you’re not a student, take the day off and join us in solidarity! #wedemanclimatejustice #12yearsleft #FridaysforFuture
Feb. 21, 2019
Community-Wide Diversity & Inclusion Dinner Thursday, February 21st, 6:00-7:30pm, Red Barn Tax-deductible Donations: $8.00 pre-event (online here) or $10 at the door Engage with Empathy. Challenge Your Beliefs. Participate in Peace. The Psychology Honor Society (Psi Chi) and UofL's Peace, Justice, & Conflict Transformation Program invite you to join us for our 2nd Annual University of Louisville Community-Wide Diversity & Inclusion Dinner. Enjoy a delicious meal before participating in fun and engaging activities that promote and celebrate the differences we all share! All of this with special guest Ms. Marian Vasser, Director of Diversity Education and Inclusion Excellence at UofL. Proceeds benefit the Ulster Project Louisville: An international community engagement program designed to “transform young Christian teens from Louisville and Northern Ireland into leaders and peacemakers”. Questions? Email Dr. Melinda Leonard at maleono4@louisville.edu or Tesnim Arar at t0arar01@louisville.edu
Feb. 20, 2019
Organize Your Own: An Intergenerational Cultural Dialogue Wednesday, Feb. 20th, 5:30-7pm, Hite Art Gallery in Schneider Hall Please join us at this cultural program and spoken-word event at and about the very cool exhibit currently showing at UofL’s Hite Art Gallery in Schneider Hall. It is cohosted by UofL’s Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, the Black Scene Millennium (see www.blackscene.org), and Louisville Showing Up for Racial Justice (L-SURJ). This cultural program focuses on issues of identity in the struggle against racism and in other social justice movements since Stokely Carmichael's 1965 call to "organize your own." There will be conversation, snacks, and spoken-word, including an open-mic part of the program. In 1965, Stokely Carmichael and SNCC made a historic call for Black Power, as well as a directive to all racial justice supporters to organize in their own communities. Groups like the Panthers, the Young Lords, the Young Patriots, and many others responded. Fifty years later, Louisville native Daniel Tucker invited artists and cultural workers to produce new works reflecting on this call to “organize your own” in the struggle against racism. The resulting "Organize Your Own" exhibition has toured the US and is currently on display at the UofL Hite Art Gallery through February 22. This dialogue will engage both the exhibit and the important histories and currents it raises. Curator Daniel Tucker will join us from Philadelphia to tour and discuss the exhibit, and participants will hear more about the exciting revival of The Black Scene, a local 1970s publication.
Feb. 20, 2019
UPA Spring 2019 Lecture Series: Layla George, "Louisville's urban parks were designed for democracy" Wednesday, Feb. 20th at 7pm at Launch Louisville (816 & 822 East Broadway) UofL's department of Urban & Public Affairs invites you to join us for the spring lecture series, no matter your field or specialty! Urbanism is and has always been a transdisciplinary endeavor, and there is no better space that this in which to begin to engage in these discussions/debates. This series is designed to engage students, faculty, staff, and the public around issues of urbanization, sustainability, the just city, and what it all means for our home city of Louisville. Our guest on February 19th will be Layla George, President and CEO at Olmsted Parks Conservancy. These events are free and open to the public! Upcoming speakers include: • Cassia Herron, Community advocate/activist/planner – Mar 20th at 7pm • Representative Attica Scott: State Representative Attica Scott serves Kentucky House District 41 – Apr 3rd at 7pm
Feb. 18, 2019
Rubbertown: Film Screening and Director Forum Monday, Feb. 18th, 7:00-9:30pm, SAC Floyd Theater UofL Assistant Professor of Communication, Remington Smith, MFA, directed this documentary feature about the struggle for environmental justice in western Louisville, which features research by UofL Urban & Public Affairs professor, Dr. John Gilderbloom. In the film we meet Louisville resident Monika Burkhead as she struggles to move her entire house to another county to escape the hazards of living near chemical manufacturing plants, a coal burning power plant and a toxic landfill site. Learn more about the injustice done to local communities by joining us for a screening of the movie followed with a live question forum with the director and activists featured in the film. Enjoy vegetarian refreshments before and after the film as well. Watch Film Trailer here. Rubbertown Film Website. Brought to you by the Engage. Lead. Serve. Board's Green Initiatives.
Feb. 16, 2019
Sugar Shack Field Trip to Make Maple Syrup Saturday, Feb. 16th, Noon-7pm, 9011 Old Whipps Mill Rd, Louisville, KY 40242 Our amazing community partner in making maple syrup from UofL trees, Dave Barker, is hosting an open house at his sugar shack this Saturday for anyone interested in maple syrup production. Come see the process in action and sample the sweet goodness!
Feb. 15, 2019
Seed Starting Workshop Friday, Feb. 15th, Noon Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Get a jump-start on your food garden this year! Join us in the greenhouse at UofL’s organic garden to learn about starting seeds to save money, get better results, & make the most of the growing season. Learn how and why to start seeds early with this hands-on workshop. Bring your own seeds to start and containers to take them home in, or help us start some seeds to be planted in the Garden Commons. This workshop will be led by Bethany Pratt, Cooperative Extension’s Horticulture Education Agent for Jefferson County.
Feb. 15, 2019
Sustainability Roundtable: David Wicks - The Ohio River Recreational Trail Friday, Feb. 15th, 11am-noon, Urban Studies Room 200 (426 W Bloom St) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable series on alternating Fridays at 11am! Our guest on February 15th will be David Wicks, President and Founder of River City Paddle Sports. David will be speaking on The Ohio River Recreational Trail: Trail Planning and Sustainable Ecotourism. On a 250 mile stretch of the Ohio River from Portsmouth to Louisville, river towns, sportsman and the three state governments are coming to together to enhance safety, access and environmental quality on our river. The Trail consists of two main sections:
Section A: 115 miles from Portsmouth (Ohio River Mile 356) to Cincinnati (Ohio River Mile 471) including the Meldahl and Markland U.S. Army Corps pools
Section B: 159 miles from Cincinnati (Ohio River Mile 471) to Louisville (Ohio River mile 600) and on to West Point (Ohio River Mile 630) including the Markland, McAlpine and Cannelton pools
The Ohio River Recreational Trail planning will use the U.S. National Park Service standards as identified in the Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program. The Ohio River Recreational Trail will:
Promote tourism, safety, respect for private lands, and a “Leave No Trace” ethic while facilitating both long distance and local paddling, power boating, fishing and cycling along the Ohio River
Provide increased access to the Ohio by collaborating with local governments, recreation organizations and commercial user groups
Coordinate with county and municipal travel and tourism entities to ensure the largest possible impact on retail, lodging and food sales while providing a high-quality experience for paddlers, cyclists, anglers and boaters
Work with the state wildlife and natural resources agencies in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio to promote Ohio River fishing, boating, hunting, cycling, bird watching and nature appreciation
The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Daniel DeCaro.
Feb. 9, 2019
Activate U Saturday, February 9th, 9am-2pm, Humanities. Register free here. Join the Engage. Lead. Serve. Board (ELSB) for its 3rd annual Activate U conference. 2019 is going to be the year where we “Find our Fit” and make a difference in something much greater than ourselves. Get inspired by changemakers in every movement, have constructive conversations on making an impact, and learn about how your strengths can serve the community around you. Speakers include:
Keynote speaker Jessica Bellamy - a UofL grad who tells visual stories using data and personal narratives. As a Design Justice advocate, Jessica started her design career working with nonprofits and community groups to create compelling explainers that break down complex service and policy information.
J-R Curtin, PhD - a Senior Fellow and Executive Director of the 4Civility Institute with extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution, restorative justice, education, training, and in anti-bullying efforts.
Joshua Poe - a nationally recognized city planner and community organizer who began his career organizing around housing, labor, and economic justice issues. In 2017 he authored and published the interactive storymap, Redlining Louisville: The History of Race, Class, and Housing in Louisville. He is a pioneer in documenting and exposing how city planning was weaponized as a tool to deny Black people land ownership and access to the accumulation of generational wealth. His work on the history of city planning, inclusive design and equitable development makes him a featured speaker nationally. He is currently working on developing equitable development strategies, organizing around anti-gentrification efforts, creating equity metrics for program and project evaluations, and addressing root systems of power to create sustainable social change.
Janet Dake - a junior at UofL, double majoring in Political Science and Art with a minor in Spanish. Last fall she co-founded the student organization UNA Women at UofL. As an affiliate of the United Nations, they work to promote gender equality. In 2016 she interned at the Kentucky Refugee Ministries, an eye-opening experience that sparked her passion for immigrant/refugee rights. Janet currently interns at the Backside Learning Center teaching English and working with kids.
Registration starts at 8:15am. Participants will receive a complimentary breakfast and lunch. For questions and accommodations, please contact elshadai.smithmensah@uoflelsb.org. Register free here.
Feb. 8, 2019
What ants, cicadas and microbes tell us about urban living Friday, Feb. 8th, noon, Shumaker Research Building, Room 139 The Biology Department Seminar Series presents Dr. DeAnna Beasley, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Dr. DeAnna, Beasley, an integrative ecologist at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, presents “What ants, cicadas and microbes tell us about urban living.” She is interested in impacts of human-driven environmental change and engaging students in science. She studies how insects are responding to environmental changes associated with human activity, with a focus on climate change and urbanization, and changes in insect-fungi associations across urban habitats.
Feb. 6, 2019
Pizza & Politics with Adam Edelen Wednesday, February 6th, 4:00 – 4:45pm, SAC multipurpose room A Democrat Adam Edelen is running for Governor with Gil Holland as Lt. Governor on a platform that is heavily focused on renewable energy and other issues of key concern to the advancement of sustainability. Edelen and Holland invite UofL students to have your voices heard about the issues facing Kentucky from your perspective. Both candidates will briefly speak followed by an open question-and-answer session. This is your opportunity to ask the difficult questions that will help further refine their platform. Free pizza will be provided to all attendees. Hosted by UofL Young Democrats.
Feb. 6, 2019
Louisville Sustainability Forum: UofL Phoenix House with W. Mark McGinley Wednesday, Feb. 6th, Noon - 1:30pm, in the Undercroft at the Passionist Earth and Spirit Center (1924 Newburg Rd) Join us each month for interesting and informative presentations, dialogue and networking about sustainability issues. At each meeting there is one featured presentation and one or two shorter presentations, discussion, announcements, and opportunity for networking and building our community. This month’s featured presentation will be about the UofL Phoenix House with W. Mark McGinley, Professor and Endowed Chair for Infrastructure Research, in the Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, at UofL’s J. B. Speed School of Engineering. The Phoenix House is a permanent housing solution prototype for disaster relief that inspires a conscious lifestyle to save energy and money. It functions as a self-sustaining house: capable of producing all of its energy from photovoltaic panels, and recycling much of its own water. It can be assembled rapidly using two prefabricated modules: one main living core, and a secondary bedroom module. It is constructed using durable, low-maintenance, and reclaimed materials. The open floor plan and vaulted ceiling visually maximize space. The Phoenix House supports green living by rebuilding more efficiently and becoming less reliant on non-renewable energy sources. The Phoenix House is the 2013 Solar decathlon entry by the University of Louisville, Ball State University and University of Kentucky. A brief overview of the design and construction the home will be given. Dr. McGinley is a structural engineer and building scientist with more than 30 years of research and forensic engineering practice in building systems. He joined the faculty in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Louisville from North Carolina A & T State University where he was Chair of the Civil, Architectural, Agricultural and Environmental Engineering Department. Shorter Presentations this month will be on: "Energy and Sustainability in K-12" with Kimberly Joseph, Sustainability Director, Bullitt County Public Schools "Tree Canopy Planning and Preservation" with Julia Williams, Metro Louisville Planning and Design Supervisor
Feb. 1 - Mar. 30, 2019
Ecolympics 2019 February 1st to March 30th Two fun sustainability competitions to get you engaged in saving our one green planet!
Ecolympics Kickoff Party & Cardinal Cupboard Grand Opening! Thursday, January 31st 11am-1pm in the Red Barn Campus Housing & UofL's Sustainability Council are throwing a party to launch Ecolympics 2019! Join us over lunch with a DJ, informational booths, Sustainability Quiz Bowl, prizes & more! Learn what you can do to make a difference, win the grand prize bicycle, and help your residence hall win the competition.
Post your sustainable actions and tag @UofLSustainable to win a restored vintage Peugeot road bike, gift cards to Comfy Cow and Heine Bros. coffee, and other fabulous prizes!
RecycleMania! - February 3 to March 30, 2019 A friendly annual competition among North American universities. During this 8 week period, UofL will compete to reduce waste, increase recycling & composting, and raise conservation awareness across all three campuses! Keep up with the Cards progress at the RecycleMania website.
REDUCE & RECYCLE! Help the Cards to victory by avoiding disposables (bring your own mug, bottle, plate, etc.) and fully utilizing UofL’s amazingly easy, single-stream recycling system that lets you recycle everything in the same bin, everywhere on campus: all types of plastic, paper, cardboard, metal, and glass! Details on what you can recycle at UofL here.
COMPOST! We will be collecting food wastes for composting from The Ville Grill and other campus dining locations and adding those numbers to UofL's organics recycling totals! You can also compost your food scraps and soiled paper products in the compost bins at the Garden Commons (next to the greenhouse behind the Cultural Center) and the Urban & Public Affairs Horticulture Zone. Please no animal/dairy products or liquids, but otherwise, if it came from a plant, we want to compost it: fruit & vegetable wastes/peels/rinds/seeds, bread, pasta, rice, tea bags, coffee grounds/filters, even paper products (tissues, towels, napkins, plates, cups, newspaper, etc.).
RECYCLE E-WASTE! We will be offering a collection of electronic wastes for recycling at both the Kick-Off event and in every residence hall's lobby throughout Ecolympics 2019! You can recycle any electronic consumer items, including: all computers, monitors, televisions, printers, copiers, scanners, servers, networking equipment, fax machines, telephones and cellphones, RAM/memory, hard drives, battery backups, and peripherals such as keyboards, mice, speakers, AC adapters, and mixed computer cables/wires. Please make sure your data has been wiped from your device before recycling. We will also have collections for recycling any type of battery, lamps, and ink/toner cartridges.
Campus Conservation Nationals - February 1-21, 2019 Live on campus? Win with conservation! UofL residence halls will compete among each other and battle together against campuses across the country to see who can reduce electricity use the most over three weeks. All you have to do is stop wasting energy! Turn off lights/TVs/computers; unplug anything you're not actively using; skip the elevator for the stairs; close windows tightly; dry clothes on a rack/line; take quick showers or shower with solar power at the SRC; etc.
Keep track of each hall's progress with UofL's Building Dashboard! Use the Dashboard to see how much electricity your hall is using and learn how you can conserve! Halls in the competition include:
Bettie Johnson Hall
Community Park (real-time data!)
Kurz Hall (real-time data!)
Louisville Hall (real-time data!)
Miller Hall
Threlkeld Hall
Unitas Hall (real-time data!)
University Tower Apartments (UTA)
Prizes:
In addition to a Green Renovation prize for the winning hall, one resident who takes the most steps during Ecolympics 2019 will win a restored vintage Peugeot road bike!
Post your sustainable actions and tag @UofLSustainable throughout February & March to be entered into the competition!
Feb. 1, 2019
Sustainability Roundtable: Carolyn Waters on environmental education and citizen science Friday, Feb. 1st, 11am-noon, Urban Studies Room 200 (426 W Bloom St) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable series on alternating Fridays at 11am! Our guest on February 1st will be Bellarmine University professor and environmental educator Carolyn Waters. Carolyn will facilitate a participatory presentation (in the nature of the research she is currently conducting) that demonstrates several of the projects she has been working on in one tidy bundle of ideas. Specifically, she will touch on: 1) photovoice methodology as a way to engage people outside of the usual sustainability "bubble" in environmental issues, 2) infusing critical pedagogy into environmental science classrooms, and 3) a demonstration of an iNaturalist citizen science project that is a collaboration between students in one of her Bellarmine courses and the Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Daniel DeCaro.
Ecolympics is two fun sustainability competitions to get you engaged in saving our one green planet: RecycleMania! - February 3 to March 30, 2019 and Campus Conservation Nationals - February 1-21, 2019.
Join us over lunch with a DJ, informational booths, Sustainability Quiz Bowl, prizes & more! Learn what you can do to make a difference, win the grand prize bicycle, and help your residence hall win the competition.
Post your sustainable actions and tag @UofLSustainable to win a restored vintage Peugeot road bike, gift cards to Comfy Cow and Heine Bros. coffee, and other fabulous prizes!
Jan. 25, 2019
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center Friday, Jan. 25th at Noon, Ekstrom Library room W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! To kickoff the spring series on Friday, Jan. 25th at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210, we'll hear from Executive Director Lissa McCracken and Speed School student engineer, Alex Beebe, of the Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center (KPPC). Established in 1994, KPPC is a state-mandated technical assistance resource center. As part of the J.B. Speed School of Engineering at the University of Louisville, KPPC has the resources, expertise and experienced engineering and technical staff to help Kentucky’s businesses, industries and other organizations stay environmentally sustainable and competitive. KPPC engineers work with clients to provide customized technical services that help lower operating costs by reducing waste and improving efficiency. KPPC’s on-site assessments have helped nearly 800 Kentucky businesses and organizations improve environmental performance and lower operating costs. At this EcoReps workshop, they will describe what they do and detail a project they are doing with distilleries. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring, we continue our series of in-person workshops each month on last Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste! All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website.
Jan. 23, 2019
UPA Spring 2019 Lecture Series: Brandon Coan, District 8 Councilperson Wednesday, Jan. 23rd at 7pm at Launch Louisville (816 & 822 East Broadway) UofL's department of Urban & Public Affairs invites you to join us for the spring lecture series, no matter your field or specialty! Urbanism is and has always been a transdisciplinary endeavor, and there is no better space that this in which to begin to engage in these discussions/debates. This series is designed to engage students, faculty, staff, and the public around issues of urbanization, sustainability, the just city, and what it all means for our home city of Louisville. Our first guest will be Council person Brandon Coan (District 8). He'll be making the provocative argument that we are 'wasting' our schools. These events are free and open to the public! Upcoming speakers include: • Layla George, President and CEO at Olmsted Parks Conservancy – Feb 19th at 7pm • Cassia Herron, Community advocate/activist/planner – Mar 20th at 7pm • Representative Attica Scott: State Representative Attica Scott serves Kentucky House District 41 – Apr 3rd at 7pm
Jan. 21, 2019
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 21, 2019 Events in honor of the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and intended to educate the UofL campus and community on the importance of actualizing Dr. King’s ideals of social justice, non-violence, education, and service. Events will include:
10am-2pm - MLK Day of Service (meetup in SAC Multipurpose Room) MLK Day of Service has been an American tradition since 1994. Sponsored by UofL’s Engage Lead Serve Board, participants will enjoy free food and a free t-shirt. No registration required. Volunteers should meet in the SAC Multipurpose Room at 10am to sign up for a service site. The UofL Sustainability Council is hosting an on-campus service site at our volunteer-powered community composting project. At 10:30am, we will feature a speaker, and at 11:00am, we will provide transportation to service sites. Participants will be back on campus by 2:00pm. We encourage you to join us and become part of the UofL community in making MLK Day a “day on, not a day off.” Contact talktous@uoflelsb.org with any questions!
1:00pm - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration: The Beauty of Diversity, The Courage to Serve (The Playhouse) Please join the UofL African American Theatre Program for our annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration. This year we will be partnering with the Yearlings Club to bring you an exciting program that you don't want to miss. This event is free and open to the public!
Jan. 18, 2019
Maple Tapping Workshop! Friday, Jan. 18th, Noon, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's sustainable garden to learn about the process of tapping maple trees and making maple syrup. Our workshop leader, Dave Barker, has been tapping trees and making his own syrup in Louisville for years. He will give a brief, hands-on workshop on the process and then attendees will get to work with him as we install taps on our own maple trees located in the Garden Commons and around campus. Participants will have the opportunity to sign-up to volunteer to empty buckets as they fill throughout the coming weeks. Please dress warmly so we can work outside!
Jan. 18, 2019
Sustainability Roundtable: Dogs, Sustainability, and Health Friday, Jan. 18th, 11am-noon, Urban Studies Room 200 (426 W Bloom St) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable series on alternating Fridays at 11am! We'll kick-off the spring series with an exciting conversation led by Dr. Dave Simpson, Chair of both the Department of Urban & Public Affairs and the UofL Sustainability Council. One of Dave's emerging research interests revolves around the roles of dogs in society, especially with respect to human health and sustainability. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Daniel DeCaro.
Thursdays Jan. 17 - Feb. 21, 2019
Social Justice Movements: Past and Present Thursdays Jan. 17 - Feb. 21, 6:30 - 8:00pm, Main Library (301 York Street) This free, six-week short course open to all will offer historical and contemporary perspectives on a variety of social justice movements. Six scholars from the University of Louisville's Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research and Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice will explore aspects of social movement-building on topics such as racial justice, youth-led immigrant justice, LGBTQ rights, and solidarity, among others. This short course is free, but registration is requested. Call (502) 574-1623 to reserve your spot.
Jan. 12, 2019
Kentucky Conservation Committee Legislative Summit Saturday, Jan. 12th, 9am-4pm, Shumaker Research Building 139 Advanced Registration - Cost: Free for students; $15 KCC members; $20 general UofL's Sustainability Council is proud to host the 2019 Kentucky Conservation Committee (KCC)Annual Meeting and Legislative Summit, featuring detailed information for conservation audiences on the 2019 Legislative Session. KCC works to protect Kentucky’s land, air, water and biodiversity by working on legislative solutions in Frankfort. We are looking forward to a GREAT meeting, with the latest news and opportunities to learn about conservation issues all around Kentucky. Legislative experts will be on hand to answer your most pressing questions on energy, public lands, biodiversity, climate change and more. Registered participants will receive detailed advance briefs on key sessions. The day's events will include:
KCC Welcome – Sarah Lynn Cunningham, KCC President; Lane Boldman, KCC Exec. Director
2019 Legislative Session Overview: Kentucky Conservation Committee Legislative Agent Randy Strobo and Kentucky Resources Council Executive Director Tom FitzGerald will offer anticipated highlights for the 2019 State General Assembly.
Lunch and Presentation and Panel Discussion: Legislative and Regulatory ideas/Regional Solutions for Cities and Counties - Learn how cities and counties are addressing a range of important sustainability topics including climate preparedness, rising energy costs, smart building design, transportation and integration of public open space. Presenters and Panelists:
Dr. Lauren Heberle, University of Louisville. Director, Center for Environmental Policy
State Cabinet Panel:
Zeb Weese, Executive Director, Kentucky Office of Nature Preserves will discuss recent changes to the Office of Nature Preserves and update us on key initiatives
Peter Goodmann of the Kentucky Division of Water will update us on the state's water and wastewater infrastructure plans
Legislative Panel: A bipartisan panel will answer your questions about the General Assembly and key conservation issues.
Senator Morgan McGarvey
Senator Paul Hornback
Presentations and Panel Discussion: Biodiversity, Resiliency and Climate Change in Kentucky: The Kentucky Conservation Committee is working this year with allies and partner groups on a fall conference focused on biodiversity and climate in the Upper Cumberland River watershed. In preparation, our Annual Meeting panel will detail other work already happening around climate and biodiversity, economic opportunities to support our wild habitats, and options for policy solutions. Presenters and Panelists:
Margaret Carreiro, University of Louisville Biology professor (retired)
Fridays, Jan. 11 - Apr. 19, 2019
Garden Commons Spring Workdays Fridays, 2:30-3:30pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden and greenhouse for our group workdays! Learn (by doing) how to grow hyper-local, super-delicious vegetables, herbs, and fruits! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every Friday throughout the spring semester (Jan. 11 - Apr. 19) from 2:30pm to 3:30pm to start and tend seeds in the greenhouse, plant, weed, water, and harvest. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Jan. 8 - Apr. 19, 2019
UofL Free Store Tuesday-Thursday 11am-1pm, and Fridays 2-5pm, Unitas Tower basement UofL’s Free Store is open Tuesday-Thursday 11am-1pm, and Fridays 2-5pm throughout the spring in the Unitas Tower basement (enter from driveway off Cardinal Blvd). All students & employees are welcome to "shop" for free clothing, shoes, household items, books, school & art supplies, non-perishable food, etc. Donations are accepted any time in the red bins outside the Store. Help us keep useful stuff out of the landfill while helping those in need – Volunteers are needed each week to open the store and sort donations. UofL promotes an inclusive environment for all, regardless of gender identity and/or gender expression. The Free Store is a Transgender-Friendly space. The Free Store is closed whenever the university is not in session. Follow on Instagram or To volunteer, contact UofL's Zero Waste Intern: Razija Mehinović (502-974-1843, razija.mehinovic@louisville.edu).
Jan. 2, 2019
Louisville Sustainability Forum: Renewable Energy Research at UofL with Dr. Mahendra K. Sunkara, Professor of Chemical Engineering, Director of the Conn Center Wednesday, Jan. 2nd, noon, Passionist Earth and Spirit Center Undercroft (1924 Newburg Rd.) The mission of the Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research is to conduct and facilitate research and development on potentially commercializable renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. The center promotes partnerships among the state's colleges and universities, private industries, and non-profit organizations to actively pursue federally and privately funded research and development resources that are dedicated to renewable energy solutions. By engaging and using Kentucky's workforce and natural resources, the center's ongoing goal is to seek outcomes that enhance global energy and economic security and maintain US technological leadership in developing and deploying advanced energy technologies. The Conn Center leads research that increases homegrown energy sources to meet the national need, while reducing energy consumption and dependence on foreign oil. Located in the J. B. Speed School of Engineering since late 2009, the Conn Center undertakes major research initiatives in the areas of advanced energy materials manufacturing, solar energy conversion, renewable energy storage, biofuels/biomass conversions, and energy efficiency & conservation. Dr. Mahendra K. Sunkara is a Professor of Chemical Engineering, University Scholar at University of Louisville. Current research interests include renewable energy technologies such as solar cells, Li Ion batteries, production of hydrogen from water and process development for growing large crystals of diamond, gallium nitride and bulk quantities of nanowires, novel carbon morphologies.
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Dec. 13, 2018
Health Sciences Center Green Team Meeting Thursday, Dec. 13th, 1pm, Abell Administration Building, room 110 All students, faculty and staff at UofL's Health Sciences Center are welcome to join us as we continue to launch a brand new Green Team designed to work together to advance sustainability initiatives at HSC. If you're interested in tackling issues like waste, transportation, energy use, food, and more, please join us and share your ideas and perspectives!
Dec. 4, 2018
Green Threads Alumni Luncheon Tuesday, Dec.4th (Reading Day), 12-2pm, Cultural Center multipurpose room All who have participated in our Green Threads faculty workshops since 2009 are encouraged to join us for a reunion and vegetarian lunch. The focus will be on networking across disciplines, sharing ideas, and supporting each other in our journeys to weave sustainability into our curricula. Green Threads 2018 participants will be presenting their plans and progress after the August workshop, and we'll provide some updates from the UofL Sustainability Council about upcoming events, resources, service learning projects, community engagement possibilities, and opportunities for using campus as a living laboratory of sustainability.
Nov. 30, 2018
GRASS Holiday Party Friday, Nov. 30th, 6pm, Room 123 of Urban & Public Affairs (426 W. Bloom St.) Come join us for our open meeting party! Activities include making upcycled holiday decorations, games & prizes, networking with other environmentally conscious students, and brainstorming ideas to make UofL and Louisville more sustainable! There will be free food from Heart&Soy and The Comfy Cow! This event is open to anyone who is wanting to share their ideas or learn about sustainability!!!
Nov. 30, 2018
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Renewable Energy R&D Friday, Nov. 30th at Noon, Ekstrom Library room W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! Our guest for Nov. 30th will be Thad Druffel, PhD, PE. from UofL's Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research. Thad is the Theme Leader for Solar Manufacturing R&D focused on scalable manufacturing of photovoltaics and other renewable energy production and storage solutions.
The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This fall, we'll continue our series of in-person workshops each month on last Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste! All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website.
Nov. 30, 2018
Holiday Cards Buy Local Shopping Tour Friday, November 30 at 8:00am to 6:00pm, Leaves from University Club & Alumni Center Registration is $45. UofL and the Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) will take shoppers on a whirlwind tour of local shops and restaurants on the annual Holiday Cards “Buy Local” Shopping Tour.The tour will take patrons to locally owned businesses in a several Louisville neighborhoods. The registration fee includes opening and closing receptions, door prizes and transportation. The trip is open to the public, but bus seating is limited. Tickets are non-refundable. Activities will begin with festive drinks and a light breakfast at the University Club on Belknap Campus at 8 a.m. Shoppers will board a bus at 9 a.m. to begin their day of shopping. The group will return to the University Club for a closing reception from about 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. It will feature drink samples, hot hors d’oeuvres and door prizes. Stops include Butchertown, Nulu, Frankfort Avenue and downtown.
Nov. 28, 2018
UofL Farmers' Market Holiday Bazaar Wednesday, Nov. 28th, 12pm-3pm, Red Barn Come load up on locally-grown and handmade holiday gifts from our UofL Farmers' Market vendors and other local artisans! This one-day Holiday Bazaar features 17 different local artisans, farmers, and food producers coming together in one location for holiday shopping, local style! You'll find unique holiday gifts such as jams, salsas, relish, honey, baked goods, wreaths & holiday decorations, soaps & balms, crafts, jewelry, stoneware, pottery, UofL apparel and accessories, and more! There will be door prizes and lunch available for purchase. Make your list. Check it twice. And don't miss it!
Nov. 27, 2018
Socio-Economic Status, Race and Cultural Differences Tuesday, Nov. 27th, noon, Porter Education Building, Room 116 Terri Rowland, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, with the UofL College of Education and Human Development, will moderate a discussion on how Socio-Economic Status can impact pathways in education, and from other perspectives, such as race, class, culture. Contact: Dr. Terri Rowland, 852-0635.
Nov. 16, 2018
How Much Green Can You See? Assessment of City Buildings’ Green View Using GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques Friday, Nov. 16th, 3pm, Lutz Hall Geography & Geosciences Seminar Series presents: Dr. Wei Song. Dr. Song's research interests include: Urban Economic Geography, Transportation and Accessibility, Crime Mapping and Analysis, Spatial Analysis and Modeling, GIS & Urban Dynamics in China. His research projects include: Urbanization and Spatial Dynamics in China, Safety in the Development of Large Cities in China – An Applied Geography Study, and China’s Urban and Regional Structure from the Perspective of Space of Flows.
Nov. 16, 2018
Garden Commons Workshop: Wreath Making Friday, Nov. 16th, 12pm-1pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Get in the holiday spirit! Come learn how to make your own beautiful wreath using a variety of plant materials from campus and herbs from our garden. It's easier than you might think and you'll take home something beautiful and unique. This is the last in our fall series of Garden Workshops on Fridays at noon. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Nov. 16, 2018
Urban & Public Affairs Speaker Series presents: Gill Holland Friday, Nov. 16th 11am, Room 123 of Urban & Public Affairs (426 W. Bloom St.) Gill Holland is past president of the NuLu Business Association (he coined the term NuLu and has been instrumental in turning the area into a thriving arts/design/local food and sustainable district. He and his wife opened Louisville's Green Building, KY's greenest commercial structure. A Spirit Award nominee for film producer of the year (the Oscars for independent films), Gill has over 100 producing credits. Gill is a former lawyer, runs sonaBLAST! Records and is involved on many cultural boards. He was named 2009’s Person of the Year by Louisville Magazine, and is five years into a ten year revitalization plan for Louisville historic Portland neighborhood.
Nov. 15, 2018
World Philosophy Day celebration & discussion: Justice & Migration Thursday, Nov. 15th, 6pm,Humanities 300 November 15 is World Philosophy Day! Come have some pizza and join an interdisciplinary discussion of justice & migration with members of Phi Sigma Tau as well as Professors Maggie Walker (Geography) and Avery Kolers (Philosophy).
Nicholas Buccola, PhD,the founding director of the Frederick Douglass Forum on Law, Rights, and Justice at Linfield College, delivers a lecture on the life of Douglass, an American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer and statesman. After escaping from slavery, Douglass became a national leader of the abolitionist movement, gaining note for his oratory and incisive antislavery writings. Buccola’s book, The Political Thought of Frederick Douglass: In Pursuit of American Liberty (New York University Press, 2012), has garnered praise for its relevancy and insight. This event is part of UofL's "American Political Culture" lecture series inspired by Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America.
Nov. 15, 2018
Sex Trafficking, Art & Advocacy Thursday, Nov. 15th, 5:30pm, Gheens Science Hall Rauch Planetarium Join us for the screening of Among the Hidden, a short film focusing on human trafficking, a Survivor's Panel and the premiere showing of the Project STARR (Survivors of Trafficking Creating Art, Advocacy, and Resilience) Photovoice Digital Art Display. Abigail Helm is a Screenwriter/ Unit Production Manager from Louisville, KY. She’s currently studying Film at Columbia College Chicago, where she’s written and produced multiple short films. In 2017, she executive produced and directed her first self-written short film, Among The Hidden. Her previous production jobs include Production Assistant for My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman (Radical Media) and Line Producing for the independent film Let Go (Watercolour LLC). Abigail was also recently an intern for the American Pavilion at the Cannes International Film Festival, where they showed the short film A Portrait of Love Lost, for which Abigail was the Unit Production Manager. This Spring, Abigail will be interning for Beacon Pictures in Los Angeles, CA while she finishes her final semester of school. Project STAAR's (Survivors of Trafficking Creating Art, Advocacy, and Resilience) Photovoice Digital Art Display. This project seeks to increase awareness of the issue of human trafficking in order to reduce stigma and promote resilience amongst victims of sex trafficking in the Louisville community. Funded and Supported by the Kent School of Social Work Human Trafficking Research Initiative and The Cooperative Consortium for Transdisciplinary Social Justice Research. Doors open at 5:30pm with a resource fair. Free and open to the public. Preregistration is required so reserve your tickets here. Sponsored by: UofL's Women’s Center, Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium, United Nations Association (UNA) - Women, UofL Chapter, Kent School of Social Work, Human Trafficking Research Initiative, Louisville Metro Office for Women, and United Nations Association (UNA) Kentucky Division.
Nov. 14, 2018
More than Meats the Eye Wednesday, Nov. 14th, 11am, Davidson Hall room 108 Louisville native Jenny Brown, founder of the Woodstock Farm Sanctuary in NY and author of the book The Lucky Ones: My Passionate Fight for Farm Animals, speaks on the ethics of using animals in contemporary industrial agriculture. Addressing impacts on both animals and the broader environment, Brown argues against eating animals and for liberating them from stockyards and feedlots. Aimed at students. Open to the public.
Nov. 13, 2018
Student Sustainability Council First Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 13th, 6pm, Room 123 of Urban & Public Affairs (426 W. Bloom St.) Grab some free pizza and get in on the formation of something entirely new at UofL - a Student Sustainability Council! If you're a student who supports UofL's sustainability initiatives and wants to see the full implementation of UofL's Climate Action Plan, then this meeting is for you!
Nov. 13, 2018
Showing Up Tuesday, November 13th, 5pm, SAC Multipurpose Room Have you ever found yourself asking, “What can I do to help?” Do you want to be a better student/organization member/teammate/neighbor? An ally is an individual of one social identity group that supports member of another group, in a pursuit for equality. It is important to realize that we all walk through the world differently, and in standing up to injustice, we all reap the benefits of a world with dignity and respect. This event organized by the Engage. Lead. Serve Board (ELSB) will feature special guest, Michael Aldridge with the Kentucky ACLU, to facilitate a discussion on how we can all be better allies in our relationships and leadership positions.
Nov. 13, 2018
Campus Tree Advisory Committee - Fall 2018 Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 13th, 1:00pm-2:30pm in Ekstrom Library W210 The Campus Tree Advisory Committee is open to all employees, students & community members interested in helping UofL protect & expand our tree population. We meet just once a semester. The agenda includes:
Updates: recent/impending tree plantings, removals and maintenance plans
Updates/Maintenance of Belknap Tree Tour – ELSB funded plaque replacements
Plan for a 2019 UofL Arbor Day Observance - Perhaps Friday, April 5th (Kentucky’s official Arbor Day) 11am-2pm? - Potential involvement of Campus Housing/Green House/Sustainability Living-Learning Community? - Potential involvement of UofL Dining? - Potential involvement of KY and/or Metro Louisville Divisions of Forestry? - Tree give-away? Tree plantings?
Planning for tree-related Service Learning Projects - Planning for 2019 Maple-Tapping season - Any 2019 classes on offer which are/could integrate tree-related service learning?
Update on Campus Tree Inventory & UofL Tree App
Reminder of reporting needs for 2018 Tree Campus USA application
Other items? Contact the Chair, Justin Mog at justin.mog@louisville.edu
It's Back to the Future with Microgrids Friday, Nov. 9th, 11am, Room 123 in Urban Studies (426 W. Bloom St.) The Urban & Public Affairs Speaker Series presents Dr. Stephen A. Roosa, best-selling author in sustainability, editor, and consultant. Dr. Roosa has over 35 years of experience in commercial energy management, energy engineering and performance contracting. He was the corporate energy manager for a Fortune 100 company for over ten years and has worked in various capacities on over 50 completed energy saving performance contracts. His past experience includes thousands of energy studies and over $100 million in energy conservation and management projects developed for various customers. He is founder and president of RPM Asset Management. Stephen is a past President of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). He serves as its Director of Sustainable State and Local Programs and as the Chairperson of both the Certified Sustainable Development Professional Board and the Renewable Energy Professional Certification Board. He is a member of the World Energy Engineering Congress Advisory Board and the Certified Energy Manager certification board.
Nov. 9, 2018
Sustainability Roundtable: Environmental Rights in the City Friday, Nov. 9th, 11am-noon, Urban Studies Room 200 (426 W Bloom St) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable series on alternating Fridays at 11am! Our final fall speaker on November 9th will be Fulbright Scholar Tiago de Melo Cartaxo (Nova University, Lisbon, Portugal) speaking on "Environmental Rights in the City." Tiago de Melo Cartaxo is a PhD researcher at Lisbon Nova Law School, Portugal, with a scholarship from the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology. Holding a five-year degree in law and a master’s degree in planning and environmental law, he has been working in private and public sectors, including Portuguese local and national governments, in the areas of public law, environment, and planning. He is a Fulbright scholar at the Brandeis School of Law and the Center for Land Use and Environmental Responsibility, where he is developing a research under the supervision of Professor Tony Arnold. In what will be an introduction to the research he is developing at the University of Louisville, Tiago’s talk will focus on the characteristics and effectiveness (or not) of environmental rights in order to face uncertainty and achieve social-ecological justice in cities. From the more sociologically oriented “right to the city”, to other kinds of legally recognized environmental rights in different jurisdictions, Tiago will share some examples and discuss how the protection of these rights can make the difference in urban life. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Daniel DeCaro.
Nov. 8, 2018
This is America: And Justice for All? Part 3: This is Me Thursday, Nov. 8th, 6:30-9pm, MITC Bigelow Hall Bring your friends for a discussion on justice in America. Join ELSB's Equality & Justice Committee and SAB's Diversity Committee as we lead a night of fun activities that raise awareness on various social justice issues regarding identity. There will be free food and those who have attended all three This is America events are eligible to enter into a giveaway!
Nov. 6, 2018
Election Day PUMPKIN SMASH!! Tuesday, Nov. 6th, 1pm, SAC Ramp Don’t know what to do with your pumpkins and Jack-o-Lanterns from Halloween? Don’t trash them! We’ll help you compost them! Drop off your old pumpkins (and other plant-based fall decorations) in front of the Red Barn by the pumpkin composting sign any time from Wednesday, October 31st through 1pm on Tuesday November 6th. On Election Day, Tuesday, November 6th at 1pm we will have our annual Pumpkin Smash from the SAC Ramp in collaboration with the Office of Health Promotion. Join us for composting fun and Election Day stress relief!
Louisville Mayoral Candidate Forum Sunday, Nov. 4th, 7-9pm, Ekstrom Library's Chao Auditorium UofL's Sustainability Council is partnering with Louisville's grassroots community radio station, FORward Radio 106.5fm, to host and live-broadcast a moderated public forum for all registered candidates for Louisville's next Mayor. This will not be a typical candidate debate with antagonistic posturing designed to generate 30-second sound bites. Rather, we will host a different kind of candidate forum, one expressly designed to stimulate, inform and uplift, rather than exhaust, confound and deflate. All registered candidates for Louisville Mayor have been invited to attend. American Party candidate, Billy Ralls, and all six Independent candidates have confirmed their participation: Chris Thieneman, Jackie Green, Isaac Marion Thacker IV, Sean Vandevander, Henry Owens III, and Douglas Edward Lattimore.The Forum will be a free, ticket-less event with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. You can help shape this forum by sharing with us the questions that you want to ask of all our Mayoral Candidates on Twitter @forwardradio.
Nov. 3, 2018
Inner Sustainability Retreat Saturday, Nov. 3rd, 10am-4pm, SAC Multipurpose Room The Engage Lead Serve Board 's Green Initiatives committee and Mental and Physical Health committee are teaming up to organize a Sustainability Retreat to teach students how to be sustainable for both the earth and themselves mentally and physically. RSVP for this FREE half-day Inner-Sustainability Retreat on UofL's campus. Explore how well-being and your environment intertwine in our understanding of self. Enjoy yoga, lunch, giveaways, and informational sessions all for free. Get the tools you need to help sustain yourself and your surroundings into the future. Open to anyone and everyone. If you have any questions, concerns or accommodation needs please contact henny.ransdell@uoflelsb.org.
Nov. 2, 2018
Justice Through Art: A Coffee House & Open Mic Friday, Nov. 2nd, 5:30-7pm, Red Barn UofL's Honors Student Council Diversity & Inclusion Bubble presents Hannah Drake and an Open Mic for social justice. Justice Through Art is centered around artistic expression of identities, especially identities that are socially marginalized. It provides space for students and community members to come hear poems or see other creative works from students and artists around Louisville. It will be a fun, exciting evening with free refreshments (from Heart & Soy and The Black Italian) as well as home-baked desserts with vegan options! Food and art will be available starting at 5:30 and performances will begin at 6 pm. Interested in performing or displaying your social justice themed art? Contact erbehr01@louisville.edu.
Nov. 2, 2018
Garden Commons garlic planting & sweet potato harvest party Friday, Nov. 2nd, 12pm-1pm at the Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Friday, Nov. 2nd, 1pm-2pm at the Urban & Public Affairs Garden (426 W. Bloom St.) Join us in UofL's organic garden and greenhouse for our group workdays! Learn (by doing) how to grow hyper-local, super-delicious vegetables, herbs, and fruits! November 2nd will feature our annual garlic planting & sweet potato harvest party! It is super easy to plant everyone's favorite seasoning and to pull up those giant, delicious orange tubers! We'll start at the Garden Commons next to the Cultural Center at noon and then move over at 1pm to the garden behind Urban & Public Affairs (426 W. Bloom St., behind Bettie Johnson Hall). At both gardens, we will pull sweet potatoes and clear out some space to plant cloves. Come to either garden or both and be ready to fight the vampires! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together in the Garden Commons every Friday throughout the fall (Aug. 24 - Nov. 30) from 12pm to 1pm to harvest, plant, weed, and water. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Nov. 2, 2018
Crossing Borders: Translating Research Into Action - 2018 Social Justice Research Symposium Friday, Nov. 2nd, 9am-5:30pm, Law School (9-11am at Louisville Urban League, 1535 W. Broadway) UofL's Cooperative Consortium for Transdisciplinary Social Justice Research will host this 2nd annual symposium. The day kicks off 6th Annual Research Meets Activism Breakfast: "Solidarity and Global Liberation" from 9-11am at the Louisville Urban League. The breakfast features a panel of local activists and researchers on solidarity and liberation, with closing comments by ABI lecturer Keeanga Yamahtta-Taylor, professor of African-American Studies at Princeton University and author of How We Get Free: Black Feminism and the Combahee River Collective. The breakfast is free but registration is required. The Symposium continues at the Law School with a lunch, concurrent sessions, poster presentations, a community partner expo, and a 4pm keynote address by Dr. Alvaro Huerta on "(Im)migration in Context: History, Resistance, and Hope." Dr. Huerta is an interdisciplinary professor of Urban & Regional Planning as well as Ethnic & Women's Studies at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Dr. Huerta will bridge the gap between the United States’ (often hidden) history of immigration, and its tumultuous present. He will lift up alternatives to current talking points, and celebrate the youth movements that promise to re-write the narrative of the immigrant experience. The symposium is open to the public and faculty, staff, and students interested in social justice are encouraged to attend. The event is free, but registration is required.
Nov. 1, 2018
12th Annual Anne Braden Memorial Lecture: Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, From #blacklivesmatter to Black Liberation Thursday, Nov. 1st, 5:30pm, Strickler Hall Middleton Auditorium UofL's Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research presents the 12th Annual Anne Braden Memorial Lecture by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, professor of African-American Studies at Princeton University, author of From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation (Haymarket Books, 2016). The book surveys the historical and contemporary ravages of racism and persistence of structural inequality, while connecting anti-police brutality protests with a larger anti-capitalist movement. Race matters. Class matters. She has received the Lannan Foundation’s Cultural Freedom Award for an Especially Notable Book. Taylor’s research examines race and public policy including American housing policies. Dr. Taylor is currently working on a manuscript titled Race for Profit: Black Housing and the Urban Crisis of the 1970s, which looks at the federal government's promotion of single-family home-ownership in Black communities after the urban rebellions of the 1960s. Her latest book project is How We Get Free: Black Feminism and the Combahee River Collective. Taylor looks at how the federal government's turn to market-based solutions in its low-income housing programs in the 1970s impacted Black neighborhoods, Black women on welfare, and emergent discourses on the urban “underclass”. Taylor is interested in the role of private sector forces, typically hidden in public policy making and execution, in the “urban crisis” of the 1970s. Taylor received national attention in 2016 when she was forced to cancel speeches in Washington and California due to violent threats from the right-wing after referring to Donald Trump as “a racist, sexist megalomaniac” in a commencement speech at Hampshire College. Her insight and voice are more vital than ever in today’s political climate, and we are honored to host her visit to Louisville.
Oct. 30-31, 2018
WHO Global Air Pollution & Health Satellite Mini-Conference Tuesday, Oct. 30th & Wednesday, Oct. 31st, 10am-1pm, University Club, Free registration required UofL's Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute promotes multi-disciplinary scholarship locally and globally. We are an official Satellite Mini-Conference host site of the World Health Organization (WHO)’s First Global Conference of Air Pollution and Health in Louisville. Lunch is provided, registration is free and required. - Watch a curated selection of WHO conference plenaries about air pollution and health - Join in discussions with local experts about how we can make local impacts with global strategies - Share our local learning with WHO leadership at the main conference in Geneva
Agenda
Tuesday, October 30 10:00-10:30: Coffee and Welcome – Ted Smith, Center for Healthy Air Water and Soil 10:30-11:00: Global Conference Welcome and Opening Plenary Welcome message from Fiona Godlee, Editor in Chief, British Medical Journal, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General, World Health Organization, Petteri Taalas, Secretary-General, World Meteorological Organization, Olga Algayerova, Executive Secretary, UN Economic Commission for Europe, Christiana Figueres, Convenor, Mission 2020, and HRH Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol of Thailand 11:00-12:30: WHO Presents Scientific Evidence on Air Pollution and Health: Air pollution is one of the most avoidable risks threatening human health today. This session will present scientific evidence on ambient and household air pollution and health with presentations about Air pollution as one of the world’s top killers, Health effects of Climate Change and Air Pollution, Dangerous smoke in and around the home, and Intervention from a policy perspective. 12:30-1:00: Discussion and Reflections - Ted Smith and Dan Conklin, Ph.D., Professor of medicine at the Envirome Institute.
Wednesday, October 31 10:00-10:30: Coffee and Welcome – Lauren Anderson, Center for Healthy Air Water and Soil 10:30-12:30: WHO Conference Plenaries Plenary IV: Engaging the Health Sector as Leader of Change: How the health sector can lead in policy and program development to prevent air pollution-related disease and promote healthier and more sustainable development strategies. The session will examine gaps and identify opportunities in health sector planning and response. Plenary V: Communication, Advocacy, Partnerships: learn about unique advocacy initiatives by the most compelling actors and discuss opportunities and barriers for promoting clean air policy with keynotes about Clean Air for Athletes – outreach through sports and Continuing to #BreatheLife into the world’s cities to ensure #CleanAir4Health. 12:30-1:00: Discussion and Reflections – Lauren Anderson
If you have questions or would like to host a discussion about air pollution and health in Louisville at this event, please email Lauren.Anderson@louisville.edu
Oct. 26, 2018
Koyaanisqatsi Friday, Oct. 26th, 6pm, Speed Art Museum Cinema, $7-$9 Tickets required. Drawing its title from the Hopi word meaning “life out of balance,” this renowned documentary reveals how humanity has grown apart from nature. Featuring extensive footage of natural landscapes and elemental forces, the film gives way to many scenes of modern civilization and technology. Given its lack of narration and dialogue, the production makes its points solely through imagery and music, with many scenes manipulated for dramatic effect. Directed by Godfrey Reggio. 1982, U.S., DCP, 86 minutes.
This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 26, 2018
EcoReps Lunch & Learn / Garden Commons Workshop: Sustainability and Cannabis Friday, Oct. 26th at Noon, Ekstrom Library room W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! For UofL Sustainability Week, we are teaming up with UofL's organic Garden Commonsfor a special workshop on sustainable agriculture. Our guest speaker will be Sean Vandevander, an independent candidate for Louisville's next mayor who is running on a pro-cannabis platform. Sean is co-owner of a kanaf farm and sees these two crops as a sustainable solution for revitalizing Kentucky's agricultural economy and family farms. Sean's talk will be on "Sustainability and Cannabis: Navigating an ever growing bureaucracy." It will center on the explosion of the legal cannabis industry. Impacts on sustainability, and how to navigate government red tape while implementing long lasting practices that generate economic and environmental benefit. What is a circular economy? How do we close the loop of the materials used in packaging and dispensing cannabis? Materials recovery, and the micro economies of start ups that will cater to this new niche market. Sean will touch loosely on Kentucky history and cannabis, as well as give personal insight into the failures and successes of the Kentucky Hemp Program, and predictions for a legal cannabis industry in Kentucky. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This fall, we'll continue our series of in-person workshops each month on last Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste! All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 26, 2018
Sustainability Roundtable: Sustainability Distilled with Dr. Tamara Sluss Friday, Oct. 26th, 11am-noon, Urban Studies Room 200 (426 W Bloom St) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable series on alternating Fridays at 11am! Our speaker on October 26th will be UofL's newest faculty hire, Dr. Tamara Sluss, Director of our Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies: Concentration in Sustainability. Come meet Tamara, learn about the kind of research she's interested in, and discover why we are so thrilled to have her on board! Her talk will be on "Sustainability distilled," and she will present a simplified view of sustainability and discuss sustainability issues associated with the distilled spirits industry. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Daniel DeCaro. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 25, 2018
UofL KY Author Forum: There Will Be No Miracles Here. Casey Gerald in conversation with Van Jones Thursday, Oct. 25th, 6:00-9:00 pm, Kentucky Center for Performing Arts (501 W Main St), $25 Tickets Here The UofL Kentucky Author Forum presents Casey Gerald, author of There Will Be No Miracles Here in conversation with Van Jones. Casey Gerald grew up in Oak Cliff, Texas and went to Yale, where he majored in political science and played varsity football. While studying for an MBA from Harvard Business School, he cofounded MBAs Across America. He has been featured on MSNBC, at TED and SXSW, on the cover of Fast Company, and in The New York Times, Financial Times, and The Guardian, among others. He currently lives in Los Angeles, CA. There Will Be No Miracles Here is a singular coming-of-age story, one that straddles the complex intersection of race, class, religion, queer sexuality and masculinity. On the surface, it is a classic rags-to-riches narrative: poor boy from inner city Dallas gets recruited by Yale to play football, and makes it to Harvard Business School, Wall Street, Washington and beyond. But Gerald splinters the myths of the American Dream and illuminates the stark reality of American inequality. He delves into questions central to this national moment: how do we achieve success outside of a superstructure designed to suppress us? How do we rescue each other from suffering and heal from trauma without forsaking our identities? At a time when so many of us are losing faith in American institutions and reckoning with systematic injustice, Gerald brings a human and profoundly intimate voice to this collective anger and growing disillusionment. Van Jones is a CNN Contributor, Social Entrepreneur, and the author of Beyond the Messy Truth: How We Came Apart, How We Come Together. The event begins at 6pm with a wine & cheese reception and Carmichael's Book Sale in the North Lobby. The interview begins at 7pm in the Bomhard Theater, and audience Q&A will take place around 8pm. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 25, 2018
Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) Relaunch! Thursday, Oct. 25th, 5pm, Cultural Center multipurpose room Join us to discuss ways to revive and relaunch UofL's original student environmental and sustainability organization, GRASS, after a short hiatus due to low membership. We'll also discuss GRASS' role as the UofL campus affiliate of KSEC: Kentucky Student Environmental Coalition and the many opportunities KSEC offers to support our local efforts and connect us with broader campaigns and resources. We'd love to see you there to get some ideas for activities and/or campaigns for this year! Connect with us on Facebook. Contact: Grace Engelman <grace.engelman@gmail.com>. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 25, 2018
Health Sciences Center Green Team Kickoff Thursday, Oct. 25th, 11am, Abell Administration Building, room 110 All students, faculty and staff at UofL's Health Sciences Center are welcome to join us for the launch of a brand new Green Team designed to work together to advance sustainability initiatives at HSC. If you're interested in tackling issues like waste, transportation, energy use, food, and more, please join us and share your ideas and perspectives! This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 23-24, 2018
UofL Day of Giving - Support Sustainability Initiatives! 6:02pm Tuesday, Oct. 23rd - 11:59pm Wednesday, Oct. 24th A lot has changed in 200 years—our commitment hasn't. Since 1798, the Cardinal family has dreamed big, worked hard and made a lasting impact on our community, commonwealth, and beyond.
Beginning at 6:02 p.m. on Oct. 23, for 1,798 minutes, Cardinals everywhere will come together to celebrate who we are and Raise Some L. This is a Cardinal call to action to all students, alumni, faculty, staff, and fans.
Are you in? ...Great! Here's your to-do list:
Mark your calendar. Put it in your smart phone. Tape it to your mirror. Do whatever it takes.
Make a gift during that 1798 minutes to the Green Fund for UofL and support our sustainability initiatives! Donate here. Use your smart phone or computer to make a gift of ANY amount.
Spread the word. Share your good deed with friends that day on social media using #RaiseSomeL.
Your donations can help us realize this vision by supporting initiatives such as:
Efforts to make UofL even more Bike-Friendly, such as the Earn-A-Bike Program which offers vouchers to local bike shops for those willing to give up their right to a UofL parking permit for at least two years;
Organic, campus Food Gardens where students, faculty, and staff can build community and vital life skills while experiencing the unique pleasures of turning tiny seeds into delicious, hyper-local produce.
We invite you to learn more about our on-going UofL sustainability initiatives and to explore the many ways you can get involved and help us create a better world right here, right now.
Join us for the 11th annual celebration of all things sustainable at UofL and in our community! Learn what campus and community groups are doing to create a sustainable revolution. Sign-up to get involved and leave with some green freebies, great information, and a smile on your face!
Take the Cards Go Green Pledge and earn an ethically-sourced reusable mug that you can fill with Fair Trade, shade-grown coffee or local hot apple cider provided by UofL Dining, or a bike blender smoothie from the Office of Health Promotion!
UofL Environmental Health & Safety will be collecting all kinds of toner cartridges & batteries for recycling, including: Alkaline (A, AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt); Button-cell; Lithium; Nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cad); Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH); Lead and Lead-acid; Carbon-zinc; and Mercury batteries.
Shred-It will offer free shredding and recycling of documents, videotapes, and computer diskettes from their truck in the circle in front of the College of Business 10am - 2pm.
If you'd like to host a sustainability-related booth or activity at the Campus Sustainability Day fair, please contact Henny Ransdell . This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 23, 2018
What Legacy of Peace Will You Leave Behind? Tuesday, Oct. 23th 7pm, Humanities room 100 Join us to find out what you can do to help achieve peace in Louisville and around the world. Learn how to support the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) as it goes before the United Nations to be adopted as an international law! Let's come together as one to achieve peace! The International Peace Youth Group, a non-profit organization that promotes the DPCW will be present at the event to explain the heart and values of the international law. Learn about the DPCW and how youth, religious communities and all people can work together to spread the culture of peace. Join us in writing letters to heads of state to support the global adoption of the international peace law. This event will feature several speakers representing a variety of faith traditions in support of the Declaration, three of whom participate in the World Alliance of Religions for Peace in both Louisville and Indianapolis. One of the speakers will be Dr. Ibrahim Syed, former Clinical Professor of Medicine at UofL and current President of Islamic Research Foundation International. Other invited speakers include Dr. Sheeba Jolly and Dr. Rashid Shakur of Indianapolis. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 22, 2018
Documentary: Sludge Monday, Oct. 22nd, 7pm, SAC Floyd Theater Join the Student Activities Board and ELSB Green Initiatives for a free screening of the excellent documentary Sludge. Sludge documents the four years after the Martin County Sludge Spill. Based on interviews and news of the disaster’s federal investigation, the movie chronicles the continuing effects of the spillage to the environment and community, as well as the ongoing threat of similar disasters throughout the coalfield region. It also touches on the story of Jack Spadaro, a coal sludge pond “whistleblower” and his continued activism against unsustainable mining techniques. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 22, 2018
The Most Diverse Continent: The Future of the African Union Monday, Oct. 22nd, 6pm, University Club Registration Required: $20 Public, $10 Students, Free for World Affairs Council Members +$35 for post-event dinner with the speaker. Dinner reservations must be purchased by October 15th The African Union is the most diverse continental union on Earth, representing more individual languages, religions, and ethnic groups than any other, meaning it faces a unique set of challenges to cooperation. Despite its internal struggles with epidemics and local conflict, the African continent’s standard of living is rising as its political and economic cooperation with the world grows. Join us as the ambassador of the African Union to the United States discusses the future of the continent, the challenges it must overcome and the opportunities it must seize in order to succeed in the coming years. Her Excellency, Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao, is the African Union Ambassador to the United States. Dr. Chihombori-Quao is a native of Zimbabwe who emigrated to the United States in 1977. She obtained her medical degree in 1986, spending three years in general surgery in New York and 25 years providing family medicine in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. In 2012 she became Chair of the African Union—Diaspora Health Initiative and in 2016 was appointed African Union Ambassador to the United States. The evening's schedule will be: 5:30 Reception, 6:00 Program, 7:30 Dinner. Register here. Are you a student interested in attending this event? A handful of student tickets will be raffled off for free in our student ticket lottery. Enter your name here. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 20, 2018
Day of Service: Central Park Improvement Day Saturday, Oct. 20th, 8:30am-noon, Central Park (4th & Magnolia) The Old Louisville Neighborhood Council requests the help of volunteers from the University community to assist with the Central Park Autumn 2018 Improvement Day. The park clean-up and improvement activities are part of a larger county-wide clean-up event sponsored by Brightside and Metro Parks. Work will include general cleanup, mulching, and other activities to prepare the park prior to the winter. Volunteers will assemble at the Old Louisville Neighborhood & Visitors Center in Central Park 8:30 am prior to activities starting 9:00. • Come early! Free Heine Brother coffee, hot chocolate, donuts and fresh fruit will be available at check-in. • At noon, lunch including pizza, chili and drinks will be provided for all volunteer workers. Participating in this project will be an excellent opportunity for RSOs, Greek organizations, Sustainability and all other groups on campus to make a difference and gain approximately 3.5 hours public service credit. In the past, the annual Central Park Spring clean-up has attracted between 20 and 40 individuals representing the University. This event is part of UofL Homecoming Week's Day of Service, an opportunity for alumni, fans, and the entire UofL community to give back to Louisville! This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 19, 2018
Reclaiming the American Dream: Spreading What Works For Advancing Equity Friday, October 19th, 3–5pm, Speed Art Museum Cinema (2035 S. 3rd St.) Reserve Free Tickets Here (limited seating) UofL's Center for Healthy Air Water and Soil presents author Ben Hecht as he discusses real-world examples to illustrate how America can evolve to include everyone in its promise of opportunity from 3:00-3:45pm. Then, join the Center for Healthy Air Water and Soil's Ambassadors for Health in All Policies for a special reception with light snacks and a cash bar immediately after the discussion. And, the Speed Art Museum welcomes the University Community to stay into the evening at After Hours at the Speed.
About Ben Hecht and his book Reclaiming the American Dream Living Cities President and CEO Ben Hecht has spent decades exploring how leaders take proactive measures to combat growing racial disparity, without relying on slow-moving policies or the whims of DC. Reclaiming the American Dream offers a blueprint for how communities can rekindle the promise of the American Dream through improving educational opportunities, strengthening civic engagement, and providing a ladder to economic security.
As president and CEO of Living Cities, Hecht has seen how economic disparity and racial inequities wreak havoc with lives and communities. He’s also seen how local leaders can take action to address the root causes of inequality themselves, rather than waiting for policy changes from above. Drawing on his decades of working directly with low-income neighborhoods, Hecht presents a series of case studies from throughout the country that focus on real problems and real solutions. From improving educational opportunities to strengthening civic engagement to investing in women and people of color to start businesses, Hecht shows that we know how to create conditions where everyone can live healthy, prosperous lives, we just need to implement these proven strategies
About the Ambassadors for Health In All Policies The Center for Healthy Air Water and Soil's Ambassadors for Health in All Policies is a group of community leaders who represent businesses, schools, and philanthropic organizations from around Louisville. This group is the foundation of Louisville's Health in All Policies movement that aims to build a well-grounded, long-term culture of health in Louisville. Ambassadors are thoughtful, caring leaders who help the individuals and institutions they work with to understand that all decisions must be made through the lens of health. Louisville’s Ambassadors for Health in All Policies represent all eight dimensions of health in our Circle of Harmony and Health and it is our hope that these Ambassadors work together in innovative collaborations so Louisville will be recognized nationally as an Urban Laboratory that models how Health in All Policies can benefit all our residents.”
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Oct. 19, 2018
Community-Based Management of Urban Greenspaces in Chicago and Louisville Friday, Oct. 19th, 3pm, Lutz Hall room 225 Dr. Daniel DeCaro, UofL Dept. of Urban and Public Affairs, Dept. of Psychological and Brain Sciences, will deliver a talk at the bi-monthly Geography Colloquium series entitled: ‘A Comparison of Enabling Conditions for Government-Supported Community-Based Management of Urban Greenspaces in Chicago and Louisville.’ This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 19, 2018
2018 Louisville Sustainability Summit "Learning Together: Fostering a Culture of Sustainability" Register Here. Friday, Oct. 19th, 8am-5pm, Student Activities Center Ballroom Each year the Louisville Sustainability Summit brings together the community, its leaders, and local and national experts to engage and collaborate towards a sustainable Louisville. This year the UofL Sustainability Council, the Louisville Sustainability Council, and the Metro Louisville Office of Sustainability will host the 5th annual Louisville Sustainability Summit on Friday, October 19th at UofL's newly renovated and expanded LEED Silver Student Activities Center. The theme for 2018 is "Learning Together: Fostering a Culture of Sustainability." The Summit will feature:
A morning keynote and book signing by sustainability and environmental pedagogy expert, Dr. David W. Orr
Tours of sustainability on campus, including LEED buildings, urban agriculture projects, and the Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research
Addresses by Mayor Fischer, UofL President Bendapudi, and Dr. Aruni Bhatnagar, director of UofL's Envirome Institute
A performance by Hite Elementary School's Junkyard Hawks
Updates from Metro Louisville's Office of Sustainability
Community sustainability awards
Networking and a local organization showcase
Roundtable discussions during a community forum on how to create the future we want through a culture of sustainability.
Registration is now available at the Summit's website. Scholarship tickets– Thanks to our generous sponsors and donors, a limited number of free community tickets are available. Apply here by October 15. The Summit will kick off a series of engaging activities on campus during UofL Sustainability Week. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 18, 2018
This is America: The Inequality of Justice Thursday, Oct. 18th, 6:30pm, Miller IT Center's Bigelow Hall Bring your friends for a discussion on justice in America brought to you by the Engage. Lead. Serve. Board (ELSB)'s Equality and Justice Committee. There will be a free meal and great conversation! This is the second of a three-part series, featuring a panel discussion with three Kentucky attorneys of poverty and law. There will be free catering from Common kitchen and interesting conversation. All who attend the entire series will earn a prize! This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 18, 2018
Farm-To-Table Dinner & Josh Smith Sustainability Award Ceremony Thursday, Oct. 18th, 5-8pm, Red Barn Tickets: Advance (by Oct. 12) $20. At Door: $25 for dinner (or 2 meal swipes). Cocktails: add $5. Tickets can be purchased at any UofL Dining register or by calling 502-852-5991 by Oct. 12th. Come celebrate the Harvest with a special Farm-To-Table dinner featuring a variety of different dining stations and representatives from local producers. This year's theme will be "My Old Kentucky Home" with stations featuring local cocktails, cheeses, desserts, meats, and vegetables from local farms.
This event is open to the public and will serve as an opening reception for the 2018 Louisville Sustainability Summit: "Learning Together: Fostering a Culture of Sustainability" which will be taking place the following day, October 19th in the SAC Ballroom.
Enjoy live bluegrass music performed by UofL School of Music students and long, farmhouse table seating both indoors and outside under the tent!
Tickets are now available at any UofL Dining location, or by calling 502-852-5991, or at the door. Students may use two meal plan swipes to access this unique event.
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Oct. 18-26, 2018
UofL Sustainability Week - Oct. 18-26, 2018 A full week of events to celebrate, raise awareness, and engage your passions for environmental, social & economic justice! Events include:
Sunday, Oct. 21, Noon-2pm – UofL Community Composting Volunteer Day (200 block of E. Bloom St. just one block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook and Floyd Streets - map here)
Monday, Oct. 22, 11:30am – Mindful, Meatless Monday - "A Taste of Mindfulness" (Red Barn plaza)
Monday, Oct. 22, 11am-1pm – UofL Free Store open for free "shopping" (Unitas Hall)
Friday, Oct. 26, 6pm – Koyaanisqatsi (Speed Art Museum Cinema)
If you are interested in hosting an event during UofL Sustainability Week, please contact justin.mog@louisville.edu.
Oct. 15, 2018
Q&A: 2019 Internal Grants for Social Justice Research Monday, Oct. 15th, 12:30-2pm, Ekstrom 104 Learn about UofL's Cooperative Consortium for Transdisciplinary Social Justice Research grant-making process. Applications are due on November 19 for 2019 grants. Co-PIs Cate Fosl and Enid Trucios-Haynes, and Research Manager Em Nordling will answer questions about the application process, as well as the perennials: What is social justice? What is transdisciplinary? And how do I connect with community partners and other researchers? See the Call for Proposals online here. Please contact transdis@louisville.edu with any questions.
Oct. 12, 2018
Sustainability Roundtable: Resilience Justice Friday, Oct. 12th, 11am-noon, Urban Studies Room 200 (426 W Bloom St) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable series on alternating Fridays at 11am! Our speaker on October 12th will be Professor Tony Arnold (Brandeis School of Law), speaking on Resilience Justice. Resilience justice is the idea that not all communities have equal tools and resources to be adaptive. Resilience justice is equity in the capacities, vulnerabilities and conditions of marginalized communities, such as low-income communities, communities of color, Native American communities and other communities with inequitable resources, power, and/or vulnerabilities. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Daniel DeCaro.
Oct. 9, 2018
Research!Louisville 2018 Tuesday, Oct. 9th, 9am-12:30pm, Clinical & Translational Research Building room 124 9-10:30am Social Justice Research Colloquium Faculty from three different Cooperative Consortium for Transdisciplinary Social Justice Consortium teams will talk about their experiences doing social justice research on topics such as creating a community-owned grocery store, trauma-informed classroom management, and housing justice.
11am-12:30pm The Envirome Symposium An overview of the research activities of the newly formed Envirome Institute, followed by 4 different talks centered around the impact of the environment on human health. The session will introduce the concept of the envirome and highlight the role of different domains of the environment on human health and disease risk, as well as the necessity of inter-disciplinary approaches to understanding the link between health and the environment.
Oct. 3, 2018
Crime, Violence, and Migration: Consequences for Democracy in the Americas Wednesday, Oct. 3rd, 4:30pm, Ekstrom Library Chao Auditorium Join us for the 17th annual Latin American and Latino Studies Heritage Lecture feautring Dr. Abby Cordova, an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Cordova was the 2016-2017 Central American Visiting Scholar of the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies at Harvard University. She will present findings from her research on the causes of international migration and its political consequences for the United States and Latin America. On Thursday, October 4th, Dr. Cordova will also speak to Dr. Tricia Gray's LALS 310 Introduction to Latin American Studies class in Humanities 215 from 9:30-10:45 am. These lectures are free and open to the public. Co-Sponsors: UofL's Commission on Diversity and Racial Equality; Department of Criminal Justice; Hispanic Latino Faculty and Staff Association; College of Arts and Sciences Office of International, Diversity, and Engagement Programs; Department of Political Science and the Student Success Center.
Sept. 28, 2018
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Why Solar Power Is Important To Louisville Now Friday, Sept. 28th at Noon, Ekstrom W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshops featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! Our speaker on September 28th will be Wallace McMullen, a member of the Kentucky Solar Energy Society who has been active for years in promoting sustainability and renewable energy locally and statewide. Wallace is the current Planning Team Chair of Solar Over Louisville, and the former KY Energy Chair for the Sierra Club. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This fall, we'll continue our series of in-person workshops each month on third Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste! All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website.
Sept. 28, 2018
Sustainability Roundtable: Chris Harrell, ConnectOurCore Friday, Sept. 28th, 11am-noon, Urban Studies Room 200 (426 W Bloom St) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable series on alternating Fridays at 11am! Our special guest speaker on September 28th will be Chris Harrell, founder of ConnectOurCore, which seeks to better connect our urban core neighborhoods on foot, on bike, and online in Louisville and southern Indiana. The vision is inspired by the quality of life gains, and private investment spawned by the Indianapolis Cultural Trail. Louisville & Southern Indiana can leverage similar efforts, reinforced by the need for a physical manifestation of an Urban Bourbon Trail that is uniquely Louisville. Chris advocates for a more connected urban core for Louisville (Kentucky), Jeffersonville, Clarksville and New Albany (Indiana). Connectivity is served by well considered investment in pedestrian, bike, and broadband internet infrastructure. Chris seeks to build champions from a broad base of neighborhood residents, political leaders, public servants, businesses, and local business patrons. ConnectOurCore intends to link our champions in a common cause - to drive public investment in low impact design sustainable infrastructure that connects our communities. The mission is to connect Louisville, Jeffersonville, Clarksville, and New Albany neighborhoods to the Louisville Loop, the Ohio River Greenway by & through adjacent neighborhoods to incubate greater flow of pedestrian, bicycle, and digital traffic within our shared community. Chris Harrell is a Board member of Bicycling For Louisville and serves as one of the Team Leaders on the US EPA Brownfields Community Benefits Assessment Project with UofL’s Center for Environmental Policy and Management (CEPM). Harrell is also the Founder and Principal of Lazarus Group LLC, a firm engaged in crafting redevelopment strategies for distressed properties, corridors, and communities. In 2013 Harrell joined three other concerned citizens to found the Civic Data Alliance, an advocacy and action group of volunteers devoted to freeing public data, and using open data for the public good. From April 2004 until August, 2011 Harrell managed distressed property redevelopment efforts as Brownfield Redevelopment Coordinator for the City of Indianapolis’ Department of Metropolitan Development. Harrell’s educational background includes graduate degrees in both law and public policy. Harrell received his JD and MPA from Indiana University – Bloomington. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Daniel DeCaro.
Sept. 25, 2018
National Voter Registration Day Tuesday, Sept. 25th,11am-2pm, Humanities Quad Join the Engage. Lead. Serve. Board (ELSB)'s Vote Everywhere Ambassadors for some snacks as you register to vote! Get information about the upcoming elections, and experience a simulation of Kentucky’s new voting machine! Bring your friends! Voting is a civic duty and a vital way to leverage your power. Sustainability demands civic engagement and the people's voice in policy-making. If you don't vote, the rich, the powerful, and corporate America will continue controlling our public offices. That means an endless continuation of the highly unsustainable status quo. Take a moment to register to vote now; take the time necessary to get to know the candidates on the ballot; and be sure to vote on November 6th and in every election of your adult life. No one else can do this work for you. It is up to us to take the reins.
Sept. 21, 2018
Geography Department Seminar Series: Glaciers Friday, Sept. 21st, 3-4pm, Lutz Hall Room 225 Dr. Keith Mountain will discuss his most recent travels and research related to glaciology, geomorphology, and climate change. In a time of pressing climatic change in the world, glaciers are receding at an alarming rate, and the researchers who spend time up close and personal with arctic environments have a lot to offer our understanding of the changing global environment. Join Dr. Mountain, in his last semester at the University of Louisville, for what is to be a lively presentation.
Sept. 21, 2018
Garden Commons Workshop: Canning & Fermentation Friday, Sept. 21st, 12pm-1pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Curious about fermentation? It's the simple, natural process that brings flavor and nutrition to all kinds of fantastic foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, yogurt, kombucha, pickles, miso, tempeh, sourdough bread, and much, much more!Fermented foods are chock-full of probiotics or good bacteria. A myriad of research has demonstrated how the ideal balance of good and bad bacteria in your gut forms the foundation for physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Come learn how to make some of these treats using produce from our garden! This is part of our fall series of Garden Workshops on Fridays at noon. Join us for the rest: Oct. 26 (UofL Sustainability Week) - Sustainability & Cannabis Workshop (joint workshop with EcoReps in Ekstrom W210) Nov. 16 - Wreath Making Workshop The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Sept. 20, 2018
This is America: And Justice for All? Thursday, Sept. 20th, 7:00-8:30pm, SAC W107 Bring your friends to SAC W107 for a discussion with our very own Dr. Dawson-Edwards about the Justice System in America! The Engage. Lead. Serve. Board is hosting and there will be free Moes Catering and great conversation! This is also the first of a three-part series, and all who attend the entire series will get a giveaway!
Sept. 20, 2018
Roundtable Discussion: Building Community Partnerships Across Lines of Difference Thursday, Sept. 20th, 4pm, Ekstrom Library 117A UofL's Cooperative Consortium for Transdisciplinary Social Justice Research invites you to a roundtable discussion on how to build community partnerships ethically across lines of difference. There will also be a reception following the event at from 5:30-7 p.m. Faculty researchers and community partners will discuss: cultural competency and humility; recruiting research subjects from vulnerable/underserved communities; establishing reciprocity, mutual respect, and trust; and reflections from researchers/community partners experiences working together. Attendees are encouraged to come with their own questions and may submit questions ahead of time on the RSVP form. Please RSVP by Sept. 12.
Sept. 20, 2018
PeaceDay 2018 Thursday, Sept. 20th, Humanities Quad & Red Barn What does peace mean to you? Each year, UofL's Peace, Justice & Conflict Transformation certificate program sponsors events to commemorate the United Nations International Day of Peace. This is our 8th annual celebration of PeaceDay. This year's activities have been planned by the new student organization, Student Advocates for Peace and Justice, with a focus on the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the U.N. Sustainable Development goals. Schedule:
11am-2pm Eco-Justice & Peace Fair (Humanities Quad): Local and campus organizations will host booths sharing how you can get involved in advancing these goals.
2:30-3:45pm Psychology of Peace & Ethnic Relations Craft Fair (Humanities Quad): Students in PSYCH 430 – Psychology of Peace & Ethnic Relations will offer a variety of activity stations, including: an Affirmation table, Peace Rocks, a Tree of Life, Organize & simplify your backpack, a 30 Second Pause, and a Peace of Pizza.
7pm Screening of "Eleanor: In Her Own Words" (Red Barn): The 70th anniversary of the UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rights will be honored with a screening of Eleanor: In Her Own Words. UofL Theater Professor, Russ Vandenbroucke's adaptation of the writings of Eleanor Roosevelt was broadcast years ago as part of the American Playhouse series on PBS. Lee Remick portrays Roosevelt whose role in passage of the Universal Declaration led to her nickname, "First Lady of the World." Panel discussion to follow.
Sept. 17, 2018
Yearlings Club: Fireside Chat and Welcome Reception for UofL President Neeli Bendapudi Monday, Sept. 17th, 5:30-7pm, Yearlings Club (4309 W. Broadway) UofL President Neeli Bendapudi will talk about her vision for the university and its relationship with west Louisville as she opens the UofL-Yearlings Club fall forum series Sept. 17. Later series events will focus on efforts to combat drug abuse and counter “fake news.” The UofL College of Arts and Sciences’ international, diversity and engagement programs office offers the free, public forums with the Yearlings at the civic club’s 4309 W. Broadway location. The series, part of the Signature Partnership Initiative, seeks to bring faculty members and the public together to share expertise, discuss issues and forge common bonds. September 17th will feature Dr. Bendapudi with Kentucky Sen. Gerald Neal as moderator. Bendapudi joined UofL as its 18th president in May. (5:15 p.m. registration and reception; 5:30-7 p.m. Monday program)
Sustainability Roundtable: Government Support of Community-Managed Urban Gardens in Chicago and Louisville Friday, Sept. 14th, 11am-noon, Urban Studies Room 200 (426 W Bloom St) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable series on alternating Fridays at 11am! Our speaker on September 14th will be Willow Dietsch (M.S. Interdisciplinary Sustainability Studies), speaking about her thesis on Government Support of Community-Managed Urban Gardens in Chicago and Louisville. As urban populations rise, small greenspaces, like gardens, are increasingly important to well-being of communities, and urban sustainability as a whole. However, past development, and current political and economic challenges encumber many cities in providing adequate greenspace. Cities like Chicago, IL and Louisville, KY have turned to the communities to manage greenspaces with help from partner organizations. This thesis examines these arrangements, and compares them in terms of several potential factors, (i.e. legal authority, responsibility, and support). Semi-structured interviews of important community greenspace stakeholders, and archival sources including original documents, news articles, and government reports, were used to understand the context of these cases. Results indicate that Chicago’s NeighborSpace program, a government-supported non-profit land trust, strongly exhibits the hypothesized factors. Whereas, Louisville’s reliance on the Jefferson County Cooperative Service, with insufficient authority or support, is less effective and does not empower communities. NeighborSpace may serve as a model for Louisville. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Daniel DeCaro.
Sept. 13, 2018
Cultural Diversity Workshop Thursday, Sept. 13th, 2-3:30pm, Human Resources Multipurpose Room (1980 Arthur St.) UofL's Human Resources hosts this workshop which is free for any UofL employee. Organizations began to address respect for diversity in the early 2000's, yet racial and cultural tensions continue to make the headlines today. Responding to this stagnation, our cultural diversity workshops are designed to focus on understanding how stereotypes can lead to ineffective communication. Whether you are looking to start from the ground up or just need to brush up on the subject, our workshops transform an atmosphere of mistrust, confusion, and negative typecasts into an environment of acceptance and mutual respect. Register to attend online here.
Sept. 11, 2018
TARC 101: Kroger and Back Tuesday, Sept. 11th, 4pm, Meetup at the bus stop in front of Bettie Johnson Hall Join ELSB Green Initiatives for a fun group ride to Kroger! All participants will receive a free reusable grocery bag and tips for shopping sustainably! Taking the bus can seem intimidating for those who have never tried it before, but knowing how to use public transit confidently is an essential sustainability life skill! On this group ride, you'll see how easy and fun it can be. Plus you'll have a chance to stock up on some essentials at the grocery store. Like every ride you take on TARC, this trip will be absolutely free - just show the driver your UofL ID as you board for free rides everywhere TARC goes!
Sept. 7, 2018
Garden Commons Workshop: Herbs & Tea-Making Friday, Sept. 7th, 12pm-1pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Interested in learning more about how to use the herbs in our garden? Want to taste some delicious, fresh herbal teas like you've never had before? Stop by the Garden Commons next to the Cultural Center at noon this Friday for our workshop lead by UofL's Sustainability Coordinator, Dr. Justin Mog. Bring your own jars and containers to take herbs and tea home with you! This is the first in our fall series of Garden Workshops on Fridays at noon. Join us for the rest: Sept. 21 - Fermentation Workshop Oct. 26 (UofL Sustainability Week) - Gardening & Sustainability Workshop (joint workshop with EcoReps in Ekstrom W210) Nov. 16 - Wreath Making Workshop The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Sept. 7, 2018
Seminar: 'The CLB Envirome Institute: A New Vision of Health' Friday, Sept. 7th, 10am, Cardiovascular Innovation Institute (302 E. Muhammad Ali Blvd.) Aruni Bhatnagar, newly appointed director of the Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute, cordially invites you to his seminar, “The CLB Envirome Institute: A New Vision of Health” and a celebratory reception immediately following. RSVP to Libby Marquardt at 852-5873 or via email.
Sept. 4, 2018
Big Hunger: The Unholy Alliance between Corporate America and Anti-Hunger Groups Tuesday, Sept. 4th, 4-5:30pm, Shumaker Research Building room 139 A special lecture by Andy Fisher, author of Big Hunger, which argues that many key anti-hunger advocates are missing an essential element of the problem: economic inequality driven by low wages. Food banks and food pantries were meant to be a stopgap measure, but manufacturing jobs never came back, recession followed, and the “emergency food system” became an industry. Fisher's research finds that efforts to end hunger, reduce obesity, and reform farm subsidies are compromised by corporate interests. Encouragingly, Big Hunger sets forth a vision for what we can do to put food banks out of business and solve hunger. This event is co-sponsored by UofL's Cooperative Consortium for Transdisciplinary Social Justice Research, and the Departments of Anthropology and Urban & Public Affairs.
Aug. 31, 2018
Urban Studies Garden Workday Friday, Aug. 31st, 4:15pm, behind the Urban Studies Institute (426 W. Bloom St.) It's harvest time in the Urban & Public Affairs Horticulture Zone! Come on out to help us reduce the chaos in the garden and take home some of this year's bounty! We will be harvesting, weeding, spreading wood chips, and clearing paths around the entire zone, not just the four raised beds. If you haven't seen the garden in awhile, you've got to come check it out! Dress to get dirty. Tools & gloves provided.
Aug. 31, 2018
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Intro to Eco-Representing Friday, Aug. 31st at Noon, Ekstrom Library room W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! We'll kick-off the new year with a discussion with EcoReps Director, Dr. Brian Barnes, about what it means to serve as an EcoRep and to become a representative for sustainability on campus. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This fall, we'll continue our series of in-person workshops each month on last Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste! All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website.
Aug. 31, 2018
Sustainability Roundtable: Socio-Ecology of Managed Honeybees Friday, Aug. 31st, 11am-noon, Urban Studies Room 200 (426 W Bloom St) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable series on alternating Fridays at 11am! We kick off our fall series with Haileigh Arnold (M.S. Interdisciplinary Sustainability Studies, University of Louisville), speaking about her thesis on The Socio-Ecology of Managed Honeybees (Apis mellifera) in the Louisville Metro Area. Humans have a long history of the practice of beekeeping to harness the power of pollination. This managed pollinator system consists of beekeepers, honeybees, and their environment. However, recent disease, pesticide use, and land use factors honeybee threaten this relationship. In the face of such concerns it is important to examine the factors that impact and can help sustain our managed pollinator systems. In this thesis, the national and Kentucky state-level policies that affect managed pollinator systems were examined and socio-ecological factors that may contribute to honeybee hive growth and losses were assessed along an urban development gradient in Louisville, KY metropolitan area. Land use did not significantly explain any variation while beekeeper experience were trends and motivation was significant for hive gain. These results suggest that the success of this managed pollinator system in the Louisville area depend on policies and well informed decision-making by beekeepers. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Daniel DeCaro.
Aug. 30, 2018
Social Justice Research Student Meet & Greet Thursday, August 30th, 5:30-7pm, Shumaker Research Building room 139 UofL's Cooperative Consortium for Transdisciplinary Social Justice Research is hosting a welcome back event for all students interested in social justice research. Join us to learn more about the Consortium and other social justice organizations on campus. Students and faculty will be in attendance, and free food will be provided. Please RSVP for the event here.
Aug. 27, 2018
Women's Equality Day Celebration Monday, August 27th, 11am-1pm, Red Barn Join the U of L Women's Center in celebration of Women's Equality Day, which commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting the right to vote to women in the United States on August 26, 1920. The will be voter registration, vendors and informational booths.
Aug. 24 - Nov. 30, 2018
Garden Commons Fall Workdays Fridays, 12pm-1pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden and greenhouse for our group workdays! Learn (by doing) how to grow hyper-local, super-delicious vegetables, herbs, and fruits! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every Friday throughout the fall (Aug. 24 - Nov. 30) from 12pm to 1pm to harvest, plant, weed, and water. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Aug. 21, 2018
Student Involvement Fair Tuesday, Aug. 21st, 11:30am-1pm, Red Barn plaza Free food! Sustainability only happens when students GET INVOLVED! So come explore the many sustainability-related student organizations and campus groups at UofL. Stop by the UofL Sustainability table to find out how you can make a difference, take the Cards Go Green! Pledge and grab some green goodies, or learn how to get a free ride on the new LouVelo citywide bikeshare system!
Aug. 22 - Dec. 3, 2018
UofL Free Store Mondays 11am-3pm, Wednesdays, 11am-4pm; and Fridays 1-3pm, Unitas Tower basement UofL’s Free Store is open Mondays 11am-3pm, Wednesdays, 11am-4pm; and Fridays 1-3pm throughout the fall in the Unitas Tower basement (enter from driveway off Cardinal Blvd). All students & employees are welcome to "shop" for free clothing, shoes, household items, books, school & art supplies, non-perishable food, etc. Donations are accepted any time in the red bins outside the Store. UofL promotes an inclusive environment for all, regardless of gender identity and/or gender expression. The Free Store is a Transgender-Friendly space. Help us keep useful stuff out of the landfill while helping those in need – Volunteers are needed each week to open the store and sort donations. Follow on To volunteer, contact UofL's Zero Waste Intern: Erin Kurtz (erin.kurtz@louisville.edu, 502-298-6673).
Aug. 16-19, 2018
Sustainability in Welcome Week 2018 Aug. 16th - 19th, 2018 The UofL Sustainability Council will welcome new students to campus with a variety of events designed to engage your passion!
Thursday, Aug. 16 - Gray Street Farmers' Market Every Thursday 10:30am-1:30pm (through Oct. 25) Health Sciences Center, 485 E Gray St. Enjoy lunch from area food trucks & stock up on the finest local products: produce, pasture-raised meat & eggs, popcorn, honey, jam, granola, baked goods, flowers, plants, etc.
Thursday, Aug. 16 – Cardinal Nest 11am – 4pm, Red Barn plaza Stop by the UofL Sustainability booth and get connected with sustainable living resources! We’ll have information about how to get around Louisville without owning a car (transit, bikeshare, carshare, carpooling), where to eat (and grow!) healthy local food on campus, and how to find the UofL Free Store! Reps from LouVelo will also be available to connect you with city-wide bikeshare!
Thursday, Aug. 16 – New International Student Resource Fair Noon – 2pm, MITC Bigelow Hall Stop by the UofL Sustainability booth and get connected with sustainable living resources! We’ll have information about how to get around Louisville without owning a car (transit, bikeshare, carshare, carpooling), where to eat (and grow!) healthy local food on campus, and how to find the UofL Free Store!
Friday, Aug. 17 – New Student Resource Fair 3:15 – 5:30pm, SAC Multipurpose Room Stop by the UofL Sustainability booth and get connected with sustainable living resources! We’ll have information about how to get around Louisville without owning a car (transit, bikeshare, carshare, carpooling), where to eat (and grow!) healthy local food on campus, and how to find the UofL Free Store! Reps from LouVelo will also be available to connect you with city-wide bikeshare!
Saturday, Aug. 18 - S.O.U.L. Service Projects 11:00am - 3:30pm, various sites (meetup at SAC Ballroom). The Sustainability Council is offering on-campus volunteer sites for SOUL, including the Garden Commons, UofL Community Composting project, and UofL Free Store, in addition to the many off-campus community service projects! Get to know fellow students and UofL faculty and staff while exploring diversity on campus and in the Louisville community. Discover how to make the most of UofL service and leadership opportunities, then work alongside those you met to learn first-hand about the many facets of our “Possibility City.” Register here.
Saturday, Aug. 18 - Garden Commons Salsa Party Harvest Fest 4:00 - 5:00pm outside the Cultural Center Stop by UofL's organic, student-run Garden Commons to sample some of the delicious fresh produce we've grown together over the summer and learn how you can get involved and learn how to grow your own food right here on campus! Sponsored by the UofL Sustainability Council and Health Promotion Wellbeing Central.
Sunday, Aug. 19 – Louisville Sustainability Bike Tour 3:00 – 5:00pm meet up outside the SRC Take a fun afternoon bike ride with the Student Cycling Coalition and UofL Sustainability Council! Explore your new community through the lens of environmental stewardship and social justice. Don’t have a bike? Check one out from the SRC through UofL’s Bikeshare Program! Check out our route here.
Sunday, Aug. 19 - UofL Community Composting Volunteer Day Every Sunday noon-2pm (200 block of E. Bloom St. just one block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook and Floyd Streets) Come help us turn “trash” into treasure as we manage UofL’s volunteer-powered community composting operation. Dress to get dirty. Tools provided. Learn about worm composting and becoming a UofL EcoRep!
July 16, 2018
Job Talk: Director of Interdisciplinary Masters in Sustainability Dr. Michael Shouse: "Interdisciplinary Teacher-Scholar Successes and Opportunities in Kentucky's Built, Natural, and Social Environments" Monday, July 16th, 1:30pm, Room 123 Urban Studies (426 W. Bloom St.) UofL is hiring a new faculty member to become the full-time Director of our Masters degree program in Interdisciplinary Studies: Concentration in Sustainability. The Hiring Committee has narrowed the field of candidates down to three, all of whom have been invited to campus for your chance to meet them and give feedback to the Committee. Our final candidate, Dr. Michael Shouse, will give a public job talk on "Interdisciplinary Teacher-Scholar Successes and Opportunities in Kentucky's Built, Natural, and Social Environments." Dr. Shouse is currently a Professor of Geography at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, who teaches courses on Physical Geology & Geography; Natural Resources and Sustainability; Biogeography; Animal Biogeography; Conservation Biogeography; Geographic Information Systems; and Natural Resources Issues and Conflict. His research focuses on biogeography, geomorphology, forestry, and soils, where he is interested in understanding the patterns, processes, and reciprocal interactions that exist in, and between the biosphere, pedosphere, and lithosphere. Central to his research interests are the spatiotemporal and scale dimensions of biological invasion, soil variability, ecological heterogeneity, threatened and endangered species habitat, and biophysical pattern-process dynamics.
There will be several opportunities to sit down with the candidate for individual/small group meetings in Room 216 of the Urban Studies building (426 W. Bloom). The times available are: 9:15 - 9:45am 9:45 - 10:15am 10:15 - 10:45am Drop-ins are welcome but you may RSVP to justin.mog@louisville.edu for the time slot you wish to attend.
Wednesday, July 11: Dr. Brian Barnes, Professor of Ethics at UofL, Bellarmine & IUS, on "How Can I Help? Shaping Ourselves Through Sustainability."
Thursday, July 12: Dr. Tamara Sluss, Professor of Biology at Kentucky State University, on "Achieving a Sustainable Future"
There are also several opportunities to sit down with the candidates for individual/small group meetings in the Urban Studies building (426 W. Bloom). The times available are: Dr. Brian Barnes - July 11 (Room 117 of Urban Studies) 9:15 - 9:45am 9:45 - 10:15am 11:15 - 11:45am Dr. Tamara Sluss - July 12 (Room 216 of Urban Studies) 9:15 - 9:45am 9:45 - 10:15am 10:15 - 10:45am Email patricia.sarley@louisville.edu for the time slot you wish to attend. There will be one additional candidate coming to campus later in July.
June 30, 2018
Butterfly Count at UofL's Horner Wildlife Sanctuary Saturday, June 30th, 10am-3pm, Oldham County Children and adults are welcome to learn about butterflies and participate in this annual butterfly count, as part of a national census to monitor species health and diversity. This is a rare opportunity for the public to explore UofL's Horner Conservation Property, also referred to as the Moore Observatory, which contains over 200 acres of wildlife habitat in Oldham County near Brownsboro, about 30 minutes from Belknap Campus. UofL biology professor emeritus Charles Covell will lead the 41st expedition, which will be done in a specified area from 10am to 3pm, although volunteers aren’t required to stay the whole time. Participants should meet at 9:30am in the parking lot of Sugar Babe Antiques, 7511 Highway 329 in Crestwood, about one mile northwest of Interstate 71’s Exit 14. Last year’s counters tallied 818 butterflies of 37 species. Rain date is July 1. Participants should wear hats, hiking shoes, long pants and long-sleeved shirts and bring sunscreen, water, lunch and insect repellent. The experts will supply nets but counters also can use cameras, binoculars and notebooks. Contact Covell, 502-639-2691.
June 28-29, 2018
Working People's Issues: Sexual Harassment, Addiction & Big Data 35th Annual Carl A. Warns, Jr. and Edwin R. Render Labor and Employment Law Institute Thursday-Friday, June 28-29th at The Seelbach Hilton (500 S 4th St) Registration Costs: $10 - $395 The UofL Brandeis School of Law's Warns-Render Labor and Employment Law Institute provides high-quality continuing legal education to local and regional labor or employment law attorneys, human resource professionals, union representatives and other workplace experts. Speakers, including attorneys, public servants and professors, attend from across the country. The institute provides Louisville attorneys the opportunity to hear from high-ranking officials without leaving town. The institute creates dialogue between academics, government officials and practitioners, and is an inclusive forum where employee, union and management-side representatives all feel welcome and benefit from the education provided. Presentations at the 2018 Institute include: Review of Kentucky Employment Law Cases, National Labor Relations Board Update, Employment Law Litigation and Trial Preparation, Developing Issues in Kentucky Wage & Hour Class Action Law, Representing Working People and their Unions in the Trump Era, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Update, Review of U.S. Supreme Court Labor and Employment Cases, When Co-Counseling Goes Awry: The Ethical Dilemmas Associated with the Co-Counsel Relationship, Department of Labor Update, Addiction Under the ADA, Respectful Work Places Training Program: Preventing Sexual Harassment, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence: New Challenges for Work Law, The Status of Electronic Discovery in Kentucky and the Impact of the New Rules, “Who is the Client?” and Related Quandaries. Download a copy of the program.
June 1, 2018
UofL Serviceberry Harvest! Friday, June 1st, 1pm, leaving from Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Louisville's delicious, abundant, native serviceberries (aka Juneberries) are ready to be harvested and enjoyed! Join us at the Garden Commons this Friday at 1pm to go on a mini-adventure to the University's prolific service-berry spots and score some awesome, superfood fruit. Serviceberries are small, purple, blueberry-like fruits that are in the almond family and thus have a slightly nutty taste. They are native to Kentucky, commonly planted as street or landscaping trees. The fruits are delicious fresh, can be frozen or dried, and make for an excellent pie!
May 18, 2018
Celebration of Social Justice Research Friday, May 18th, 2-5pm, Speed Art Museum Theater Come hear about the exciting work of the 19 transdisciplinary research teams funded through UofL's Cooperative Consortium for Transdisciplinary Social Justice Research. In special lightning rounds, our Fellows will share their research aims, insights, and outcomes. Enjoy the opportunity to socialize and network with fellow engaged scholars and activists from across the University and beyond. You can also learn more about how you can be a part of this new social justice research community. Please RSVP by May 11. Register online.
May 18, 2018
Bike Together Day! Friday, May 18th. Register Free to be entered into prize drawings! Maybe you are biking to work, maybe not. Wherever you are going, let's bike together. UofL will be participating in this 13th anniversary of Louisville's Bike to Work Day. Register here. When you select any FREE ticket, you will be entered to win a new commuter bicycle from Parkside Bikes. If you register for the FREE Celebrate Bike Month ticket, you will be entered to win a kid's bike. Register for any of these ticket options:
Join the Meet and Ride May 18th
Ride with a group to Fourth St Live at 8am from one of our Meet and Ride locations: Seneca Park, George Rogers Park, or Big 4 Bridge.
Join the Midday Activity May 18th
Come see vendors, speakers, demos, and more from noon until 1pm at Fourth St. Live
Join a Practice Meet and Ride
Practice your commute on a Saturday throughout April and may! Join a group and meet your Ride Captain.
Attend a Bike Month Event
Check out our calendar page for events throughout Bike Month.
Celebrate Bike Month
Ride with your family and friends and post a pic to our Facebook page. When you select this option, you enter to win a kid's bike. Bike will be delivered to your child's school for pick up.
Gray Street Farmers’ Market Thursdays, 10:30am‒1:30pm (May 17 to Oct. 25, 2018) Health Sciences Center, 400 E. Gray St. With 11 unique local vendors, you'll find the finest in farm-fresh local products, including fruits, vegetables, pasture-raised meat & eggs, popcorn, honey & syrup, jams, granola, bread & baked goods, flowers, plants, prepared lunches, food trucks, and more. Cash, debit cards, SNAP benefits, and Senior Vouchers accepted! Open weekly rain or shine. Watch Vendor Spotlights and our 20/20 Talks on food and sustainability at the GSFM YouTube Channel! Access our collection of delicious recipes for local products. Join our listserv and receive our weekly newsletter by sending an email to listserv@listserv.louisville.edu with the message “SUBSCRIBE GSFM (First_Name Last_Name)”. More info: GSFM website, contact Market Manager, Sara Frazier at farmersmarket@louisville.edu or 502-852-6655, or follow on .
May 16, 2018
Progress and Prospects for Sustainable Buildings Wednesday, May 16th, 12:30pm, 311 Vogt Building Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Dr. M. Keith Sharp, has been an active member of the UofL Sustainability Council and heavily involved in passive solar research. He will be retiring this summer and presenting his culminating lecture on two separate topics during this Mechanical Engineering Seminar: 1. Modeling flows to reduce red blood cell damage (hemolysis) as a result of prosthetic cardiovascular devices. 2. The ultimate sustainable building is one that heats and cools itself entirely from renewable sources. The history of sustainable buildings will be reviewed and a new mathematically-based approach will be introduced for designing an “Ambient House” that uses only solar gains for heating and ambient energy for cooling. In addition to the renewable heating and cooling sources, keys to achieving an all-ambient-energy house are thermal mass and active control of renewable gains and losses. Keith Sharp joined the University of Louisville in 2000. His research continues to span renewable energy and bio-fluid mechanics. He was recently made an ASME Fellow, where he is on the executive committee of the Solar Energy Division and is an associate editor of the Journal of Solar Energy Engineering.
Fridays through Aug. 17, 2018
Garden Commons Summer Workdays Fridays, 12pm-2pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden and greenhouse for our group workdays! Learn (by doing) how to grow hyper-local, super-delicious vegetables, herbs, and fruits! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every Friday throughout the summer (May 11 - Aug. 17) from 12pm to 2pm to plant, weed, water, and harvest. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
May 9, 2018
DEHS 30-year anniversary celebration Wednesday, May 9th, 2-6pm, Strickler Hall Room 101
The Department of Environmental Health and Safety is 30 years old and will be hosting an event to celebrate. The program features keynote speakers at 2pm from Larry Gibbs, Associate Vice Provost of EHS at Stanford University and Peter Reinhardt, Director of EHS at Yale University. They will speak on "Evolution of EHS and What the Future Holds," and "Why Choose a Career in EHS?" The keynotes will be followed by four panel discussions regarding several historical environmental events at UofL, including:
H1N1 Vaccination POD - over 19,000 doses in 19 hours
UofL 2009 Flooe - 7" of rain in 1 hour
Silane fire and emergency response in clean room
3 successful environmental forensic projects at UofL: 1. "UofSmell" in 1990s - MSD, Solae & UofL; 2. Phorid Fly infestation in gym - now a managed site; and 3. Cross-contaminated drinking water by outside contractor 10 years ago.
Panelists will include:
Gordon Garner, former head of MSD
Julia Aebersold, PhD, Manager of UofL Clean Room
Cheri Hildreth, DEHS Director
Dennis Sullivan, DEHS Assistant Director
Jim Sears & Larry Detherage, current and former Associate VP for Facilities
Larry Owsley, former VP for Business Affairs
A reception to honor Assistant Director, Dennis Sullivan's retirement after 26 years of service to DEHS will follow the program. RSVP via email by May 4.
May 1, 2018
The Socio-Ecology of Managed Honeybees in the Louisville Metro Area Tuesday, May 1st at 10:30 am in Life Sciences Room 137 The public is invited to this oral defense of the research conducted by Haileigh Arnold, a UofL graduate student pursuing a Masters of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a Concentration in Sustainability. Her work involved an extensive survey of local beekeepers in Louisville.
May 1 to Sept. 30, 2018
National Bike Challenge! May 1st to September 30th, 2018 Saddle up and ride for team UofL in the 2018 National Bike Challenge! Show your support for a healthy lifestyle and sustainable transportation. Register for the National Bike Challenge and Join Team UofL as an individual to compete against your peers. Your miles and days cycled will count towards the University of Louisville total, as well as qualify employees for great prizes through Get Healthy Now, including the grand prize of a $400 voucher to a local bike shop, co-sponsored by UofL's Sustainability Council! The National Bike Challenge is open to everyone, however the Get Healthy Now competition is restricted to UofL employees, retirees, and their spouses/qualifying adults.
April 26, 2018
Wellarama Thursday, April 26th, 9am-6pm, Get Healthy Now Wellness Center (601 Presidents Blvd.) UofL's employee wellness program, Get Healthy Now, is organizing this all day festival of health. The event includes massage therapy, healthy snacks, interactive activities, fitness classes, presentations and more. Organizations that will be on hand include the Institute for Sustainable Health and Optimal Aging, LGBT Center, Mealtless Monday, Metro Parks & Recreation, New Roots, Scheller’s Fitness & Cycling, SPHIS, and the Women’s Center. Some sustainability-related highlights from the agenda include:
11-11:45 a.m.: KORU Mindfulness and Meditation session
12-12:45 p.m.: Presentation, “National Minority Health Month: Partnering with for Health Equity”
12-12:45 p.m.: Presentation, “Nutrition”
12-12:45 p.m.: Presentation, “Why Organic Foods?”
4:15-5 p.m.: Gentle chair yoga; “Hula” hooping demo; Moment of Mindfulness
April 25, 2018
Visioning a Greenspace Network with Smoketown Youth Wednesday, April 25th, 6pm, room 123 Urban Studies Institute (426 W. Bloom) The 2018 Master of Urban Planning (MUP) Capstone Studio project, Visioning a Greenspace Network with Smoketown Youth, builds off the work of the 2017 Neighborhood Planning Studio, which developed A Document to Inform the Smoketown Neighborhood Plan. In the Capstone Studio, students continued working with the Smoketown Neighborhood Association, Louisville Metro Office of Advanced Planning, and Louisville Metro Housing Authority to focus on planning and design for four greenspaces in the Smoketown neighborhood. The MUP students centered the community engagement process for this project on Smoketown youth, which included 100+ sixth grade students from Meyzeek Middle School, and crafted an engagement process that taught them planning and design skills while gathering feedback on the youth’s vision for Smoketown’s greenspaces. The MUP students will present a Story Map of their community engagement process, key findings, and recommendations. Please join us for the presentation, discussion, and light reception!
April 24, 2018
Diversity & Inclusion Dinner Tuesday, April 24th, 6pm-8pm, Red Barn Tickets: $8.00 Pre-Paid or $10 at the door Engage with Empathy. Challenge Your Beliefs. Participate in Peace. Please join Psi Chi: the Psychology Honor Society and UofL's Peace, Justice, & Conflict Transformation Program for a delicious dinner with a diverse menu followed by a program of fun and engaging activities that promote and celebrate the differences we all share, presented by an expert in the field of Diversity and Inclusion. Our special guest will be Marian Vasser, Director of Diversity Education and Inclusive Excellence at UofL.Proceeds benefit the Ulster Project Louisville: An international community engagement program designed to develop leadership and peace-building skills in Louisville and Northern Irish adolescents between 14 and 16 years old. Donations are tax-deductible. Email bagers02@louisville.edu for additional details.
Garden Commons Workshop: Hydroponics Friday, April 20th, 1pm-2pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Our final spring workshop will focus on how to set-up a hydroponics system, with a hands-on demo in our own greenhouse! Have you ever wanted to know how we can have delicious, plump tomatoes in the middle of the winter? Hydroponics can allow for hyper-local produce in the off-season for produce. We will be putting together a hydroponics system in the Garden Commons Greenhouse and discussing the advantages and disadvantages to hydroponic farming. Join us in UofL's organic garden and greenhouse for our group workdays! Learn (by doing) how to grow hyper-local, super-delicious vegetables, herbs, and fruits! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every Friday throughout the spring semester (Jan. 12 - Apr. 27) from 1pm to 2pm to plant, weed, water, and harvest. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
April 18, 2018
Beer with a Scientist: Antibiotic Resistance Wednesday, April 18th, 8pm, Against the Grain Brewery (401 E. Main St.) At the April 18th Beer with a Scientist, UofL Biology professor, Deborah Yoder-Himes, will discuss the rise and challenges associated with super bacteria, antibiotic resistance and the pervasiveness of “anti-bacterial” products in the marketplace. The talk begins at 8 p.m. A 30-minute presentation will be followed by an informal Q&A session. Admission is free. Purchase of beer, other beverages or menu items is not required but is encouraged.
April 18, 2018
"Lighten Your Load (on the Earth)" free stuff swap Wednesday, April 18th, 11am-2pm, Red Barn plaza In advance of Earth Day 2018, a special "Lighten Your Load (on the Earth)" free stuff swap will be set up along side the Belknap Farmers Market and in partnership with Campus Housing, Goodwill Industries, and the UofL Sustainability Council. All are welcome to come take or donate items such as clothing, shoes, linens, and any other reusable items.
April 13, 2018
Wild Bees and Pollination Networks Friday, April 13th, noon, 139 Shumaker Research Building The Biology Department Seminar Series presents Dr. Valerie Peters, Eastern Kentucky University, speaking on the topic "Wild bees and pollination networks: involving citizen scientists to understand threats and potential recovery strategies." Dr. Peters' research focuses on animal-plant interactions in the context of global change. Her lab seeks to understand how human activities such as surface mine reclamation and agroforestry affect biodiversity and ecosystem services, specifically bird and bee mediated services, such as pollination, pest control and seed dispersal. She has projects in Kentucky and Costa Rica.
Apr. 13, 2018
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Urban Forestry, Part 4 & Pancake Party with UofL Maple Syrup! Friday, April 13th at Noon, Ekstrom W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! Our spring 2018 series is focused on urban forestry and on April 13th, we will celebrate another incredibly successful year of making maple syrup by tapping UofL trees! Come enjoy some pancakes are hyper-local maple syrup while we talk trees. From maple-tapping and fruit foraging to shade, wildlife habitat, clean air, and storm water infiltration, the role of trees in livable, vibrant cities cannot be overstated. Louisville's urban canopy has been under assault for decades, but the tide may finally be turning as the city has just passed a new Tree Ordinance and citizens continue to organize to plant, protect, and Love Louisville Trees! Come for an update on the state of Louisville's trees and learn how you can get involved in protecting and expanding our city's vital green infrastructure. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring, we'll continue our series of in-person workshops each month on third Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste! All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website.
April 13, 2018
Sustainability Roundtable: Community Gardens in Louisville Friday, April 13th, 11am-noon, Urban Studies Room 123 (426 W Bloom St) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable series on alternating Fridays at 11am! Our final speakers of the semester on April 13th will be Bethany Pratt (UK Cooperative Extension Agent for Horticulture Education) & Laura Stevens (Common Earth Gardens, a division of Catholic Charities), speaking on Community Gardens in Louisville. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Daniel DeCaro.
April 13-14, 2018
UofL Alumni/Cardinal Day of Service Friday, April 13th & Saturday, April 14th, 9am-1pm, various locations Help neighbors in need stay in their homes while reducing their costs, discomfort, and environmental footprint! Join fellow alumni, faculty, and staff to give back to the community. UofL's Alumni Association and Office of Community Engagement are working with New Directions' Repair Affair to help complete minor safety and weatherization repairs on the homes of the elderly or disabled. No experience required. Register here by March 30.
April 12, 2018
Film Premier: Talking Black in America Thursday, April 12th, 4:30-7pm, Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library UofL CEHD professor, Dr. Michèle Foster, will bring to campus Dr. Walt Wolfram, a distinguished professor at North Carolina State University, where he also directs the North Carolina Language and Life Project. He will premier his new film, “Talking Black in America.” The film screening will be followed by a Q&A session and panel. The event is free and open to the public.
The 2018 winners of UofL's Grawemeyer Award will be in Louisville in April to give free, public presentations about their award-winning ideas. Here’s the schedule:
Tuesday April 10th, 1pm (Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium) – Scott Straus, Ideas Improving World Order, author of Making and Unmaking Nations: War, Leadership, and Genocide in Modern Africa.
Tuesday April 10th, 5pm (Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium) – Sara Goldrick-Rab, Education, author of Paying the Price: College Costs, Financial Aid, and the Betrayal of the American Dream
Tuesday April 10th, 7pm (Caldwell Chapel, Louisville Presbyterian Seminary) – JoAnne Marie Terrell will discuss the work of Religion Award winner James H. Cone, the founder of black liberation theology.
Wednesday, April 11th, Noon (Strickler Hall, Middleton Auditorium) – Robert Sternberg, Psychology, whose work has resulted in changes in college admission processes that have leveled the playing field for individuals from diverse backgrounds and, thus, has increased student diversity.
Thursday, April 12th, 3pm (Bird Recital Hall, School of Music) – Bent Sorensen, Music Composition.
April 9, 2018
Non-partisan Louisville Mayoral Candidate Forum Theme: Equal Opportunity & Justice: Racial & Economic Equality and Environmental & Food Justice Monday, April 9th, 6-8pm, Ekstrom Library's Chao Auditorium UofL's Sustainability Council is partnering with Louisville's grassroots community radio station, FORward Radio 106.5fm, to mark their first anniversary on-air by hosting and live-broadcasting a moderated public forum for all registered candidates for Louisville's next Mayor. This will not be a typical candidate debate with antagonistic posturing designed to generate 30-second sound bites. Rather, we will host a different kind of candidate forum, one expressly designed to stimulate, inform and uplift, rather than exhaust, confound and deflate. All registered candidates for Louisville Mayor have been invited to attend. The April 4th LEO Weekly falsely reported that this is a forum for only Democratic candidates for the office. In fact, the audience on April 9th will have the opportunity to hear from Republican, Independent, and Democratic candidates!
At the conclusion of the Forum, join us for cake and coffee to celebrate FORward Radio's first birthday on-air!
The Forum will be a free, ticket-less event with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. You can help shape this forum by sharing what specific questions with in the theme of Equal Opportunity & Justice: Racial & Economic Equality and Environmental & Food Justice that you want to ask of all our Mayoral Candidates at Forwardradio.org.
April 6-22, 2018
Arbor Day to Earth Day crowdfunding campaign to create a new Student Sustainability Fund April 6-22, 2018 HELP US UNLOCK A MATCH: When we raise $5,000 for the Student Sustainability Fund, Just Money Advisors, a Louisville-based company, will give $5,000 towards the fund! Gifts of all sizes will help unlock this matching gift! By supporting the Student Sustainability Fund you are investing in high-value, hands-on education for 21st century social responsibility. The SSF is a unique fund, separate from the rest of the endowment, which uses the fund itself as a pedagogical tool. First, Finance students in the College of Business do some real-world socially responsible investing by selecting funds, investing real dollars, managing the fund, and voting their proxies. All investments and proxy votes will be researched and selected by students, subject to the university’s sustainable investments policy. Then, Social Change students in the College of Arts & Sciences will use the proceeds to fund local nonprofit or philanthropic projects either on or off campus. They research local nonprofits and allocate funds in a way that builds capacity or enhances sustainability. Thus the Student Sustainability Fund puts donors’ resources directly to work for educational enrichment and social change. Donate today!
April 6, 2018
UofL Arbor Day Celebration Friday, April 6th, 11am-2pm, University Pointe April 6th is Arbor Day 2018 in Kentucky! Come help us restore Louisville's shrinking tree canopy. Join us outside the main entrance of University Pointe at the end of Unity Place for a celebration of UofL’s on-going commitment to trees and our status as a Tree Campus USA (for 8 years running!).
At noon, you can help us plant a tree on campus!
Take home a free native tree sapling to plant in your yard or neighborhood! We'll be giving away 100 native Shortleaf Pines (which grow to 70'-100'), and 100 native pawpaws provide by Metro Louisville's Division of Community Forestry.
Tree-themed activities with prizes and free apples for everyone!
Bike-blender smoothies made entirely with tree fruits and nuts, including native pawpaws from a Louisville community garden, and peaches and native serviceberries harvested right here on campus!
Co-sponsored by UofL's Sustainability Council, Campus Housing, UofL Dining, UofL Office of Health Promotion, and Louisville Metro Government's Division of Community Forestry.
April 5, 2018
In Defense of Rage: Black Feminist Political Resources for 21st-Century Struggle Thursday, April 5th, 5:30pm, Strickler Hall 100 (Middleton Auditorium) The Women's & Gender Studies Department welcomes Brittney Cooper for the 2018 Minx Auerbach Lecture, "In Defense of Rage: Black Feminist Political Resources for 21st-Century Struggle." Brittney Cooper is a writer, teacher, and public speaker. She thinks Black feminism can change the world for the better. Brittney is Associate Professor of Women’s and Gender Studies and Africana Studies at Rutgers University. She is co-founder of the popular Crunk Feminist Collective blog. And she is a contributing writer for Cosmopolitan.com and a former contributor to Salon.com. Her cultural commentary has been featured on MSNBC’s All In With Chris Hayes, Melissa Harris-Perry, Al Jazeera’s Third Rail, the New York Times, the Washington Post, NPR, PBS, Ebony.com, Essence.com, TheRoot.com, and TED.com. Dr. Cooper is co-editor of The Crunk Feminist Collection (The Feminist Press 2017). She is author of Beyond Respectability: The Intellectual Thought of Race Women (University of Illinois Press, May 2017) and the forthcoming Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower (St. Martin’s, February 2018).
Wednesdays, April 2018 & Aug. 15 - Oct. 24, 2018
UofL Belknap Farmers Market Wednesdays, 11am-2pm (April 2018 & Aug. 15 - Oct. 24, 2018), Red Barn UofL's Belknap Campus Farmers' Market returns at a new time and place in 2018! Stop by for farm-fresh local products, including fruits, vegetables, eggs, breads, honey, popcorn, jams, pickles, reusables, clothing, linens, wood crafts, pottery, and more. Some vendors will be offering Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscriptions with weekly pickups on campus throughout the summer (come to the market in April to sign-up!). >> Louisville Grows will bring plant starts (veggies, fruits, and flowers) on April 18 & 25!- Debit & Credit cards will be accepted by most vendors! - Open weekly, rain or shine (inside the Red Barn in bad weather)! - Follow us on or Email comments/questions.
Through May 2, 2018
Lighten Your Load! Move-Out Waste Reduction April 2nd through May 2nd Moving out? Don't throw it out! During the spring move out (April 2nd through May 2nd), special collection bins will be set up in the lobbies of all UofL residence halls and Stevenson Hall for the donation of any unwanted items: clothing, shoes, accessories, linens, appliances, lamps, electronics, decor, rugs, bags, school supplies, non-perishable food items, and anything else you'd rather not keep. Two sets of bins will be available in each lobby - one for Goodwill items and another for donations of non-perishable food items that we will donate to the hungry through Old Louisville's non-profit Cabbage Patch Settlement House. Help us achieve our goal of Zero Waste for Move-Out 2018! Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is proud to partner with UofL Campus Housing and the UofL Sustainability Council for this initiative!
In advance of Earth Day 2018, a special "Lighten Your Load (on the Earth)" free swap will be set up on a Wednesday, April 18th, 11am-2pm, Red Barn plaza - all are welcome to come take or donate items.
March 30, 2018
Activism 101 Friday, March 30th, 3:30pm, Schumaker Research Building room 139 Do you have an issue you're passionate about? Do you want to put your passion into action? Activism 101 is the event for you! Activism 101 will prepare students to take action on issues they care about. Trained speakers will lead interactive activities. Free locally-owned food and drink provided!Speakers include:
Tahja Banks, President of Women4Women
Jesús Ibañez and Sarah Nuñez from Mijente Louisville
Garden Commons Workshop: Composting Friday, March 30th 1pm-2pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden for a special workshop on composting and vermiculture with Dr. Brian Barnes! Brian directs UofL's Community Composting Project (just a couple blocks north of the Garden Commons) with volunteer-power every Sunday noon-2pm. He'll be sharing the basics of why, how, and what to compost and we will be creating DIY composting bins that you can take home with you to start your own compost! The goal at the Garden Commons is to learn (by doing) how to grow hyper-local, super-delicious vegetables, herbs, and fruits! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we gather together every Friday throughout the spring semester (Jan. 12 - Apr. 27) from 1pm to 2pm to learn, plant, weed, water, and harvest. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
March 30, 2018
Film and Panel Discussion: Do Not Resist Friday, March 30th, noon-2pm, Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium DO NOT RESIST is an urgent documentary that explores the militarization of local police departments-- in their tactics, training, and acquisition of equipment-- since 9/11. Panelists: Dr. Cherie Dawson-Edwards (Criminal Justice, University of Louisville), Dr. Joseph Grant (Criminology & Criminal Justice, Indiana University-Southeast), Dr. Beth Grossi (Criminal Justice, University of Louisville), Michael Losavio, J.D. (Criminal Justice, University of Louisville) and Moderator: Caroline Jalain, (doctoral student, Criminal Justice, University of Louisville). Presented by the Department of Criminal Justice Organizations and the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research. For more info: kim.hendricks@louisville.edu or cherie.dawson@louisville.edu.
Sustainability Roundtable: Amanda Fuller, Urban Farming and Orchards on Vacant Lots Friday, March 30th, 11am-noon, Urban Studies Room 123 (426 W Bloom St) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable series on alternating Fridays at 11am! Our speaker on March 30th will be Amanda Fuller, an urban farming pioneer and entrepreneur who was the first to request land from Louisville's Land Bank Authority for agricultural purposes. In 2013, she was successful in purchasing 5 contiguous vacant lots in the Portland neighborhood and established Lots of Food. She'll be sharing her story with us and discussing Urban Farming and Orchards on Vacant Lots. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Daniel DeCaro.
March 29, 2018
Talk: The Separation of Church and State in Our Public Schools Thursday, March 29th, 6:30-8pm, Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium The Kentucky legislature has recently passed, or is considering, a number of bills that impinge on the separation of church and state in our public schools, and threaten the religious liberty of teachers and students. Join us for a panel discussion about the impact of last year’s Biblical literacy bill and the pending legislation requiring abstinence education and allowing tax credits for donations to private schools. Speakers will update us on these measures, their consequences for the public schools, and what parents and students can do to respond. Speakers: Maggie Garrett (State Legislative Director, American United for Separation of Church and State), Heather Gatnarek (ACLU of Kentucky Legal Fellow), Morgan McGarvey (State Senator, District 19), Lisa Willner (Jefferson County Board of Education, Vice Chair). Sponsored by Americans United for Separation of Church and State-Louisville Chapter, ACLU of Kentucky, UofL Cooperative Consortium for Transdisciplinary Social Justice Research, Secular Student Alliance (University of Louisville) ACLU of Kentucky - Brandeis School of Law Chapter.
March 29, 2018
Lecture: “Criminal Justice in the Trump Era” Thursday, March 29th, 4pm, Brandeis School of Law, Room 75 Lectures in Social Change: Social Change in the Trump Era presents the final lecture in a series of three for Spring 2018. Dr. George Richards will deliver “Criminal Justice in the Trump Era,” which is free and open to the public. Cosponsored by the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research. For more information, please contact cherie.dawson@louisville.edu or go online for more information on Social Change at UofL.
March 28, 2018
Green Heart Project Wednesday, March 28th, Noon - 1pm, Urban and Public Affairs, Room 123 The Urban & Public Affairs speaker series presents Dr. Aruni Bhatnagar, a Smith Lucille Gibson Professor of Medicine at the University of Louisville. Dr. Bhatnagar’s work has led to the creation of the new field of environmental cardiology. He studies how pollution affects the heart and blood vessels, and how exposure to polluted air affects the risk of obesity and diabetes. His Green Heart Project research is supported by several grants from the National Institutes of Health. Full details.
The Campus Tree Advisory Committee is open to all employees, students & community members interested in helping UofL protect & expand our tree population. We meet just once a semester. The agenda includes:
Updates: recent tree plantings, removals and maintenance plans (Greg & Aaron)
Planning for tree-related Service Learning Projects (all) - Report from 2018 Maple-Tapping project (Linda, Avalon, Dave, Justin) - Any other classes on offer which are/could integrate tree-related service learning? - Encouraging UofL folks to get involved with spring community plantings: Saturday, March 24, 2018, 8:45am - 2pm – Portland Neighborhood Tree Planting (170 trees, organized by Louisville Grows) Saturday, April 7, 2018, 8:45am - 2pm – Park Duvalle Neighborhood Tree Planting(170 trees, organized by Louisville Grows) Friday, April 13, 2018, 9am - 1:30pm– Arbor Day Celebration Tree Planting at Russell Lee Park (100 trees, organized by Louisville Metro)
Other items? Contact the Chair, Justin Mog at justin.mog@louisville.edu
March 26, 2018
Green Infrastructure & Sustainability at UofL Monday, March 26th, 7pm, Bellarmine University (Hillary's, 1st floor Treece Hall) UofL's Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives, Dr. Justin Mog, will be speaking about UofL's green infrastructure projects at a public event organized by the Beargrass Creek Alliance and the Bellarmine University Rachel Carson Environmental Learning Community. Come get the inside scoop on how UofL's management of storm water has evolved over the years.
March 26, 2018
Panama and Paradise Papers: The Inside Story Monday, March 26th, 5:30pm, University Club $20 Public, $10 Students, Free World Affairs Council Members The release of the Panama and Paradise Papers in 2015 constituted the largest coordinated act of investigative journalism ever undertaken. A team of 400 hundred international journalists, led by two German investigative reporters, spent a year uncovering the world's widest-reaching corruption scheme, one connected to heads of state, politicians, businessmen, big banks, the mafia, diamond miners, art dealers, and celebrities, implicating figures ranging from Vladimir Putin to businesses right here in Kentucky. It was a monumental and dangerous task, a real life international thriller that put the lives and careers of its participants at risk. Join us as Frederik Obermaier, one of the two lead initiators and coordinators of the leak, tells his story. Copies of Frederik Obermaier and Bastian Obermayer’s book, The Panama Papers: Breaking the Story of How the Rich and Powerful Hide Their Money, will be available for sale and a book signing during the event. Register here. Thanks to a generous donation by the William E. Barth Foundation, we are now able to provide a limited number of complimentary tickets for students who wish to attend WAC's World at Home speaker series. To enter our lottery for a free ticket, please complete this form.
Mar. 23, 2018
Hunger Banquet Friday, March 23, 5:30-7 p.m., Red Barn; Students: free; Faculty & Staff: $10; Community: $15 Join Honors Student Council for an educational and interactive evening focused on food justice. The Hunger Banquet is meant to showcase the struggles that many impoverished people around the world go through on a daily basis.This event will be a unique opportunity for individuals to develop a connection to the 795 million+ people in the world who are often forgotten in the chaos of our everyday lives. Proceeds to benefit the Americana Community Center. Ticket purchase/RSVP required and can be done online.
Mar. 23, 2018
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Urban Forestry with Greg Schetler Friday, March 23rd at Noon, Ekstrom Library room W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! Our spring 2018 series is focused on urban forestry, and our guest for March 23rd will be UofL Grounds Superintendent, Greg Schetler. Greg and his crew have worked tirelessly for years to enhance, maintain, expand, and diversify UofL's campus tree population and to implement our Campus Tree Care Plan. This work has helped UofL achieve Tree Campus USA recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation for eight years running. From maple-tapping and fruit foraging to shade, wildlife habitat, clean air, and storm water infiltration, the role of trees in livable, vibrant cities cannot be overstated. Louisville's urban canopy has been under assault for decades, but the tide may finally be turning as the city has just passed a new Tree Ordinance and citizens continue to organize to plant, protect, and Love Louisville Trees! Come for an update on the state of Louisville's trees and learn how you can get involved in protecting and expanding our city's vital green infrastructure. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring, we'll continue our series of in-person workshops each month on third Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste! All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website.
March 23, 2018
Symposium: Dismantling Structural Inequality: Lock-ups, Systemic Chokeholds, and Race-Based Policing Friday, March 23rd, 9am-3pm, UofL’s Brandeis School of Law room 275 Perhaps no other societal system underscores the devastating impact on African-Americans and other communities of color more than the criminal justice system. Using three books as a basis for panel discussions, the symposium will engage scholars from a variety of disciplines in a critical analysis of the social, economic, political and human implications of disproportionate incarceration and the system that drives it. Professor Paul Butler’s Chokehold explores the pervasive narrative of Black male criminality and violence. In Locking Up Our Own, Professor James Forman, Jr. uncovers how Black public officials joined the “war on crime” and promoted policies that contributed to the disproportionate incarceration rates we see today. Policing the Black Man: A series of essays edited by Professor Angela J. Davis, this book describes how disproportionate impact is prevalent throughout the criminal justice system. Symposium speakers are Paul Butler, Angela J. Davis, Cherie Dawson-Edwards, Elizabeth Jones, Laura McNeal, Cedric Powell, Nirej Sekhon, and Anders Walker. Continental breakfast provided in Cox Lounge from 8-9am.
Mar. 22, 2018
We Are Kentucky: Throwback Thursday Thursday, March 22nd, 8am-1pm, State Capitol (700 Capital Ave, Frankfort, KY) #TBT host, Students for Reproductive Freedom, join the ACLU of Kentucky, Planned Parenthood Advocates, the Kentucky Health Justice Network, and the reproductive rights alliance for Throwback Thursdays this legislative session. Every Thursday, different organizations from around the Commonwealth are showing a strong commitment to reproductive rights by keeping the pressure on lawmakers. Now, more than ever defenders of reproductive rights need rise up and show the General Assembly that #WeAreKY and #WeWillNotGoBack
March 15, 2018
Dr. Jay Whitacre - 2017 Leigh Ann Conn Prize Luareate Thursday, March 15th, 3pm, Rauch Planetarium Jay Whitacre, winner of UofL's 2017 Leigh Ann Conn Prize for Renewable Energy, will give a public lecture March 15th. An international pioneer in sustainable energy technology, Whitacre’s free lecture will begin at 3 p.m. at the UofL Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium. Middle and high school students are encouraged to attend. Whitacre, director of Carnegie Mellon University’s Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation, is known for his work with sodium-ion batteries, which are an economical way to incorporate renewable energy into the grid. While at UofL, Whitacre will receive the Conn Prize medal and $50,000 award at a dinner in his honor. The Leigh Ann Conn Prize is given every other year by UofL’s Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research at the J.B. Speed School of Engineering. The prize acknowledges ideas and achievements in research related to the science, engineering, technology and commercialization of renewable energy. It is named for the late daughter of Hank and Rebecca Conn, who are center supporters and prize benefactors.
March 14, 2018
Beer with a Scientist: Can increasing green space improve our health? Wednesday, March 14th, 8pm, Against the Grain Brewery (401 E. Main St.) In neighborhoods with poor air quality and many busy streets, residents have a higher risk of heart disease. UofL researchers are studying air quality, innovative landscape design and human health to determine, scientifically, whether planting more trees and adding greenspaces in a neighborhood could increase the health of its residents. Aruni Bhatnagar, PhD, director of the Diabetes and Obesity Center, will discuss the research, the Green Heart Project, at the next Beer with a Scientist event on March 14. “No one knows whether and to what extent trees and neighborhood greenery affect human health and why,” Bhatnagar said. “This work will tell us how to design a neighborhood that supports human health and whether an increase in the urban greenspaces and vegetation could enhance physical and mental health by decreasing the levels of ambient air pollution.” The Green Heart Project is a collaboration of UofL, The Nature Conservancy, Hyphae Design Laboratory, the Institute for Healthy Air Water and Soil, the U.S. Forest Service and the City of Louisville. The goal of the project is to assess how residential greenness and neighborhood greenspaces affect the health of our communities by decreasing the levels of pollution and promoting physical activity and social cohesion. The talk begins at 8 p.m. A 30-minute presentation will be followed by an informal Q&A session. Admission is free. Purchase of beer, other beverages or menu items is not required but is encouraged.
March 7, 2018
Urban Studies Garden Rebuild Workday Wednesday, March 7, 9am-noon, Urban Studies Garden (426 W. Bloom St.) Come help us rebuild and restore the three raised bed garden boxes which have rotted out over the years at the Urban & Public Affairs Horticulture Zone. We need plenty of hands to help us move soil and rebuild the boxes. It will be all-hands-on-deck to help get us ready for the spring growing season! No experience necessary. Tools provided.
March 5, 2018
Black & Local Food Festival Monday, March 5th, 7pm - 9pm, MITC Bigelow Hall Food, performances, local businesses, and fun! Come out to learn more about local black-owned businesses in Louisville, while sampling some of the best restaurants in town. A true celebration of black culture and entrepreneurship! Performances by: Shades of Movement, Complex Collaboration Step Team, Bourgeoisie Modeling & Fashion Troupe, and a spoken word by Ruth Peters. Brought to you by UofL Black Student Union, UofL Engage Lead Serve Board, UofL SAB, Alpha Phi Alpha, and Alpha Kappa Alpha.
March 2, 2018
How Much Green Can You See? Assessment of City Buildings’ Green View Using GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques Friday, March 2nd, 3pm, Lutz Hall Room 225 The Department of Geography and Geosciences Seminar Series presents Dr. Wei Song. Vegetation provides many environmental benefits to the city, and daily access to vegetation contributes to the well-being and psychological status of urban residents. Understanding and measuring urban dwellers’ view-based exposure to greenery has become an important task for assessing the quality of urban life. This research presents a quantitative and objective indicator, Floor Green View Index (FGVI). It is defined as the area of visible urban vegetation on a particular floor of a city building. The method for estimating FGVI consists of three steps: creating observation points and setting observation platform for each detected floor, conducting viewshed analysis and extracting visible urban green space, and computing Floor Green View Index. The method is proposed and tested through a case study of the Lujiazui region, Shanghai, China, using airborne Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data and aerial photographs.
March 2, 2018
Sustainability Roundtable: Ked Stanfield, Urban Forestry Friday, March 2nd, 11am-noon, Urban Studies Room 123 (426 W Bloom St) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable series on alternating Fridays at 11am! Our speaker on March 2nd will be Ked Stanfield, the new Executive Director for Louisville Grows. Ked is a life-long Kentucky resident who shares a love of our community and previously worked with Louisville Metro Government as a Compliance and Enforcement Supervisor. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Health Sciences and a Masters of Public Health from Eastern Kentucky University. He is an active community supporter of programs in West and South Louisville, is on the Board of Supervisors for the Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District, and has worked on numerous programs with Habitat for Humanity. Ked’s interests include fishing, chickens, and gardening. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Daniel DeCaro.
March 1, 2018
TARC to the Game Thursday, March 1st, 6-8pm, Leave from 4th & Brandeis (Louisville Hall) Use your UofL ID to ride free to the Yum! Center for the last home Men's Basketball game against Virginia. Join SGA and TARC representatives in front of Louisville Hall from 6-8pm for free pizza from The Post, SGA giveaways, and information about how to ride the bus. Buses depart every 15 minutes, and the last bus before tip off is 7:40pm. After the game, buses will depart from 6th and Market at 9:50, 10:20, or 10:50pm. Like every ride anywhere you want to go on TARC, these ones will be completely FREE with UofL ID! Bring your friends!
March 1, 2018
Let Justice Roll Down Like Waters: The Role of spirituality in African American Environmental Activism in the US South Thursday, March 1st, 5:00-7:30pm, Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium Opening Reception: 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Opening Plenary: 6:00 pm to 7:30pm. Panelists:
Dr. Ihsan Bagby, Associate professor of Islamic Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky
Rev. Cassandra Henderson, ordained minister, artist, and activist currently serving as the children and youth pastor at the Breakthrough Fellowship in Smyrna, GA.
Ms. Cassia Herron, community organizer and Research Manager for the Transdisciplinary Social Justice Research Consortium.
Dr. Michael Brandon McCormack, Assistant Professor of Pan African Studies and Humanities at the University of Louisville
Open to the public! Sponsored By Antipode Foundation. For more information contact Dr. Priscilla McCutcheon: race.spirituality.environment@gmail.com. conference Twitter: LetJusticeRoll
Feb. 26, 2018
Workshop: Developing and Teaching a Community-based Learning Course Monday, Feb. 26th, Noon-1:15 pm, Shumaker Research Building, Room 139 This session will explore how to develop a community-based learning course or convert an existing course. Presenters, Dr. Sherri Wallace and Dr. Lora Haynes, will use their own experiences and share successful models they use to develop and teach their courses. Light lunch will be served. Registration Required.
Feb. 23, 2018
Seed Starting Workshop Friday, Feb. 23rd, 1pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Get a jump-start on your food garden this year! Join us in UofL’s organic garden to learn about starting seeds to save money, get better results, & make the most of the growing season. Learn how and why to start seeds early with this hands-on workshop. Bring your own seeds to start and containers to take them home in, or help us start some seeds to be planted in the Garden Commons. This workshop will be led by Bethany Pratt, Cooperative Extension’s Horticulture Education Agent for Jefferson County.
Feb. 23, 2018
Ending the Fossil Fuel Addiction: What Will It Take? Friday, Feb. 23rd, noon, Ekstrom Library Chao Auditorium The Biology Dept. Seminar Series presents Dr. Kyle Forinash, Professor (ret.) of Physics at Indiana University Southeast, who has published technical papers on non-linear dynamics, in addition to pedagogical papers about the use of computers and cell phones for data collection in student laboratories. His current interests include applications of physics to environmental issues and open source computer simulations for physics education. His latest book, Physics and the Environment, extensively discusses renewable forms of energy, their physical constraints and how we must use science and engineering as tools to solve problems instead of opinion and politics.
Feb. 22, 2018
Urban Renewal, Old Walnut Street and the 9th Street Divide Thursday, Feb. 22nd, 3pm, Louisville Bar Association (600 W. Main St., Suite 110) UofL Law Professor Cedric Merlin Powell will speak about housing segregation and its impact on West Louisville at an event hosted by the Louisville Bar Association. The event, held as part of the LBA's Black History Month programming, will examine "ill-advised policies of the 1960s and ‘70s that obliterated a once-vibrant center of black life in Louisville." Powell, whose scholarship focuses on structural inequality, will sit on a panel along with Dan Hall. In 2017, Hall retired as the University of Louisville's vice president for community engagement. He was the first African-American appointed to a vice president position at UofL. Hall is being presented with the LBA's Justice William E. McAnulty Jr. Trailblazer Award. Also at the event, Central High School students who won the Justice William E. McAnulty Jr. essay competition will be recognized.
Feb. 22, 2018
Behind the Plate Thursday, Feb. 22nd, 11:30am - 1:30pm, Ville Grill Stop in during lunch to find out what goes on behind the scenes to produce the food that goes on your plate! Learn about the benefits to your health and the planet from small diet choices and how that can count as a sustainable action in #ULEcolympics2018. You could win a new bike simply by eating right!!
Feb. 21, 2018
GRASS Recruitment Event Wednesday, Feb. 21st at Noon-2pm, SAC LL Marketplace Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) is relaunching and we need new members! At this event, we will be promoting participation in RecycleMania (#ULEcolympics2018) and collecting plastic water bottles to build a Thinker statue, holding a Tap Water Taste Test, and handing out free, reusable water bottles. We will also be offering free Fair Trade hot chocolate and hot Local Cider complements of UofL Dining. If you're interested in joining the club or want to find out more, this is the best time to come around.
Feb. 16, 2018
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Urban Forestry with Erin Thompson Friday, Feb. 16th at Noon, Ekstrom W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! Our spring 2018 series will focus on urban forestry, and our guest on Feb. 16th will be Erin Thompson, Metro Louisville's Urban Forester and Community Forestry Supervisor in the Office of Sustainability's Division of Community Forestry. She is an ISA Certified Arborist and ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified. From maple-tapping and fruit foraging to shade, wildlife habitat, clean air, and storm water infiltration, the role of trees in livable, vibrant cities cannot be overstated. Louisville's urban canopy has been under assault for decades, but the tide may finally be turning as the city has just passed a new Tree Ordinance and citizens continue to organize to plant, protect, and Love Louisville Trees! Come for an update on the state of Louisville's trees and learn how you can get involved in protecting and expanding our city's vital green infrastructure. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring, we'll continue our series of in-person workshops each month on third Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste! All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website.
Feb. 12, 2018
We Can’t Desegregate the Nation without Knowing How We Segregated It Monday, Feb. 12th at 3pm, Urban Studies room 123 Richard Rothstein is a research associate of the Economic Policy Institute, and a fellow at the Thurgood Marshall Institute of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. He will give a free lecture on his latest book The Color of Law concerning how racial segregation occurs and its negative impacts on housing, income, and education. He is giving three community lectures for black history month but his February 12th lecture will explore social justice research methods and new areas of research. In addition to his recent book, The Color of Law, he is the author of many other articles and books on race and education, which can be found at his webpage at the Economic Policy Institute. Previous influential books include Class and Schools: Using Social, Economic and Educational Improvement to Close the Black-White Achievement Gap, and Grading Education: Getting Accountability Right. He Welcomes questions and comments at riroth@epi.org.
Feb. 11, 2018
The Art of Protest Through Cultural Expression Sunday, Feb. 11th, 4-6 p.m., The Yearlings Club (4309 W. Broadway) A&S Yearlings Club Forum Black History Month Program: Art has played a role in social justice education, community building, and social activism/social movements. It provides a universal language that gives voice to individuals and communities and is accessible across social boundaries. Join us as our panel offers their view on the use of various forms of art in social justice education. Free and open to the public. Additional Information: Clest Lanier, 852-3042.
Feb. 10, 2018
Engage Kentucky Symposium: Social Advocacy for Kentucky Saturday, February 10th, 9am-3pm, CEHD Join the Engage Lead Serve Board for the Engage Kentucky Symposium! EKS aims to forge active citizens. The conference keynote speaker is Louisville's Black Lives Matter co-founder, Chanelle Helm. There will be three rounds of breakout sessions led by both community activists and UofL students! Attendees will leave with a greater understanding of how socioeconomic status affects social advocacy across the state of Kentucky. Free breakfast and Lunch will be provided for all attendees, and a free T-shirt will be available for the first 100 attendees to check in. If you have any accommodation requirements, food allergies, or questions, feel free to contact ryan.buckman@uoflelsb.org or grace.mitchell@uoflelsb.org.
Feb. 8, 2018
Lobbying with Love Thursday, Feb. 8th, 6:30pm, SAC room W309K Students for Reproductive Freedom will be hosting this special event to explore ways to contact your representatives and create political change. Come learn some easy lobbying tactics! We will also be sending Valentines to Kentucky legislators to let them know we love reproductive rights! Snacks will be provided. Contact: studentsforreprofreedom@gmail.com
Feb. 8, 2018
Civil Liberties’ Watchdog: The ACLU in the Trump Era Thursday, Feb. 8th, 4pm, School of Law, Room LL75 Lectures in Social Change: Social Change in the Trump Era presents the first in a series of three lectures for Spring 2018. Michael Aldridge, Executive Director of the ACLU of Kentucky will deliver the lecture “Civil Liberties’ Watchdog: The ACLU in the Trump Era,” which is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact cherie.dawson@louisville.edu
Feb. 3, 2018
Sugar Shack Field Trip to Make Maple Syrup Saturday, Feb. 3, Noon-6pm, 9011 Old Whipps Mill Rd, Louisville, KY 40242 Our amazing community partner in making maple syrup from UofL trees, Dave Barker, is hosting an open house at his sugar shack this Saturday for anyone interested in maple syrup production. Come see the process in action and sample the sweet goodness! Dave says: "There should be decent sap flow this week. Please feel free to invite others. We'll be around all day, starting around noon and going into the evening. Text: 5023871666"
Feb. 2, 2018
Sustainability Roundtable: Pope Francis, Climate Change and US Catholic Voters Friday, Feb. 2nd, 11am-noon, Urban Studies Room 123 (426 W Bloom St) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable series on alternating Fridays at 11am! We kick off our spring series with Dr. David Buckley (Political Science), speaking onPope Francis, Climate Change and US Catholic Voters. David asks: What impact does leadership from religious elites have on policy attitudes of followers in the general public? This talk utilizes the release of Pope Francis’s encyclical on the environment, Laudato Si, to adjudicate among contending claims regarding responsiveness to religious leadership. An original survey experiment, conducted by YouGov on a nationally representative sample of Catholic voters in late 2015, tests the impact of exposure to the Pope’s message about climate change on responses related to climate science and policy. The unique experimental design tests the impact of Francis’ message relative to a similar message from unidentified “environmental experts.” Results show that the impact of religious leadership on this issue is concentrated among those more generally skeptical of climate change and calls to address it through governmental action: Republicans, white Catholics, and regular worship attenders. In addition, beliefs about the appropriate place of religion and politics and approval of Pope Francis’ leadership plays an important part in determining the effect of treatment. In contrast, the Pope’s message has limited effect among Catholic Democrats, likely because these individuals respond to cues from the unidentified climate experts. The results indicate that religious leadership could play a role in altering the coalition politics of climate change in the United States, but are unlikely to eliminate the political diversity among Catholic Americans. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Daniel DeCaro.
Feb. 1, 2018
Ecolympics Kick-off Party! Thursday, Feb. 1st 11am-2pm in Red Barn Campus Housing & UofL's Sustainability Council are throwing a party to launch Ecolympics 2018 - Two fun sustainability competitions to get you engaged in saving our one green planet! Join us over lunch with a DJ, informational booths, Sustainability Quiz Bowl, prizes & more! Learn what you can do to make a difference, win the grand prize bicycle, and help your residence hall win the competition. #ULEcolympics2018
E-waste Recycling Collection: The Engage. Lead. Serve. Board (ELSB) Green Initiatives will be offering a collection of electronic wastes for recycling at both the Kick-Off event and in every residence hall's lobby throughout Ecolympics 2018! You can recycle any electronic consumer items, including: all computers, monitors, televisions, printers, copiers, scanners, servers, networking equipment, fax machines, telephones and cellphones, RAM/memory, hard drives, battery backups, and peripherals such as keyboards, mice, speakers, AC adapters, and mixed computer cables/wires. Please make sure your data has been wiped from your device before recycling.
Feb. 1 - Mar. 31, 2018
Ecolympics 2018 Two fun sustainability competitions to get you engaged in saving our one green planet! Post your sustainable actions with #ULEcolympics2018 to win a Cardinal-colored Echo by PureFix Cycles.
RecycleMania! - February 4 to March 31, 2018 A friendly annual competition among North American universities. During this 8 week period, UofL will compete to reduce waste, increase recycling & composting, and raise conservation awareness across all three campuses! Keep up with the Cards progress at the RecycleMania website.
Help the Cards to victory by avoiding disposables (bring your own mug, bottle, plate, etc.) and fully utilizing UofL’s amazingly easy, single-stream recycling system that lets you recycle everything in the same bin, everywhere on campus: all types of plastic, paper, cardboard, metal, and glass! Details on what you can recycle at UofL here.
We're now collecting food wastes for composting from all Campus Housing locations and adding those numbers to UofL's organics recycling totals! Look for a compost collection bin in your residence hall's common kitchen or trash room, and add your organic wastes to our totals! Please no animal/dairy products or liquids, but otherwise, if it came from a plant, we want to compost it: fruit & vegetable wastes/peels/rinds/seeds, bread, pasta, rice, tea bags, coffee grounds/filters, even paper products (tissues, towels, napkins, plates, cups, newspaper, etc.).
E-waste Recycling Collection: The Engage. Lead. Serve. Board (ELSB) Green Initiatives will be offering a collection of electronic wastes for recycling at both the Kick-Off event and in every residence hall's lobby throughout Ecolympics 2018! You can recycle any electronic consumer items, including: all computers, monitors, televisions, printers, copiers, scanners, servers, networking equipment, fax machines, telephones and cellphones, RAM/memory, hard drives, battery backups, and peripherals such as keyboards, mice, speakers, AC adapters, and mixed computer cables/wires. Please make sure your data has been wiped from your device before recycling.
Campus Conservation Nationals - February 12 - March 4, 2018 Live on campus? Win with conservation!UofL residence halls will compete among each other and battle together against campuses across the country to see who can reduce electricity use the most over three weeks. All you have to do is stop wasting energy! Turn off lights/TVs/computers; unplug anything you're not actively using; skip the elevator for the stairs; close windows tightly; dry clothes on a rack/line; take quick showers or shower with solar power at the SRC; etc.
Keep track of each hall's progress with UofL's Building Dashboard! Use the Dashboard to see how much electricity your hall is using and learn how you can conserve! Halls in the competition include:
Bettie Johnson Hall
Community Park (real-time data!)
Kurz Hall (real-time data!)
Louisville Hall (real-time data!)
Miller Hall
Threlkeld Hall
Unitas Hall (real-time data!)
University Tower Apartments (UTA)
Prizes:
In addition to a Green Renovation prize for the winning hall, one resident who takes the most steps during Ecolympics 2018 will win a Echo by PureFix Cycles. The bike has a matte black frame and Cardinal red deep dish wheels. Go Cards!
Post your sustainable actions with #ULEcolympics2018 throughout February & March to be entered into the competition!
Jan. 24, 2018
Unbridled Hunger: Food Insecurity Challenges & Solutions for Kentucky Wednesday, Jan. 24th at 6pm in Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium The McConnell Center’s spring lecture series kicks-off Jan. 24 with guest speaker Ryan Quarles, Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, on “Unbridled Hunger: Food Insecurity Challenges & Solutions for Kentucky.” Quarles, the youngest statewide elected official in the country, formed the Kentucky Hunger Initiative, a first-of-its-kind effort to bring together farmers, charitable organizations, faith groups, community leaders and government entities to help reduce hunger in the state. One out of six Kentuckians is considered food insecure, and Quarles’ talk will cover a range of public policy impacts, including the effects of food insecurity in health care and education in rural and urban parts of Kentucky. The free event is part of the center’s “Taking Kentucky’s Temperature: Future of Health Policy in the Commonwealth” public lecture series.
Jan. 21, 2018
Food Desert: Causes, Consequences and Solutions Sunday, Jan, 21st, 4-6 p.m., The Yearlings Club (4309 W. Broadway) The UofL/Yearlings Club Forum Series will host a panel discussion on Food Deserts, the lack of fresh vegetables and food in urban communities across the country. Statistics show that communities of color are more likely to live in “food deserts” — areas where communities lack access to supermarkets and other sources of affordable, nutritious foods necessary for maintaining a healthy diet. Food deserts play a major role in poor health and environmental degradation.
Jan. 20, 2018
WOW! Wonders of Water Brownie Workshop Saturday, Jan. 20th, 10am - noon, Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium UofL Employee and Student Rate: $12/scout and $3/adult (public rate is $15/scout/$5/adult) Brownies get a bird's eye view of the special role water plays on our home planet, Earth and then tour the solar system to explore water (or the lack of) on other planets. Engaging demonstrations and hands-on activities inspire wonder and excitement about the vital role this precious natural resource has in making Earth the "Goldilocks Planet."
Jan. 19, 2018
Reboot Meeting for Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) Friday, Jan. 19th, 2pm, Overseers’ Honors House Classroom HR 204 Join us to discuss ways to reboot and revive UofL's original student environmental and sustainability organization, GRASS, after a short hiatus due to low membership. We'd love to see you there to get some ideas for activities and/or campaigns for this semester. Connect with us on Facebook. Contact: Grace Rogers <garoge02@louisville.edu>.
Jan. 19, 2018
Maple Tapping Workshop! RESCHEDULED FOR Friday, Jan. 19th, 1pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's sustainable garden to learn about the process of tapping maple trees and making maple syrup. Our workshop leader, Dave Barker, has been tapping trees and making his own syrup in Louisville for years. He will give a workshop on the process and then attendees will get to work with him as we install taps on our own maple trees located in the Garden Commons and around campus. Participants will have the opportunity to sign-up to volunteer to empty buckets as they fill throughout the coming weeks. Please dress warmly so we can work outside!
Jan. 19, 2018
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Urban Food Forests Friday, Jan. 19th at Noon, Ekstrom W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! Our spring 2018 series will focus on urban forestry. From maple-tapping and fruit foraging to shade, wildlife habitat, clean air, and storm water infiltration, the role of trees in livable, vibrant cities cannot be overstated. Louisville's urban canopy has been under assault for decades, but the tide may finally be turning as the city has just passed a new Tree Ordinance and citizens continue to organize to plant, protect, and Love Louisville Trees! Come for an update on the state of Louisville's trees and learn how you can get involved in protecting and expanding our city's vital green infrastructure. On January 19th, we'll take a dive into Urban Food Forests and potential projects to grow food with trees on and off campus. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring, we'll continue our series of in-person workshops each month on third Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste! All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website.
Jan. 19, 2018
Biology Dept. Seminar Series presents Dr. Andrew Mehring, Scripps Institution of Oceanography Friday, January 19th, noon, 139 Shumaker Research Building Ecologists now recognize cities as ecosystems, providing a new avenue to explore ecological theory in an applied context. This seminar will highlight the ways in which Dr. Mehring's research integrates ecosystem ecology into the urban setting, including the ways in which invertebrates in human dominated landscapes affect greenhouse gas emissions and heavy metal cycling. The research demonstrates that as the ultimate engineers of the built environment we have the ability to use cities as living laboratories, to create environments that enhance biodiversity and human welfare, and to shape these ecosystems in ways that allow them to function more similarly to their natural analogues and work for us.
Jan. 17, 2018
Meeting: Housing Justice Workgroup Wednesday, Jan. 17th, 5:30pm, Urban and Public Affairs (426 W Bloom St) Let's talk housing justice! A breakout group of University of Louisville's Cooperative Consortium for Transdisciplinary Social Justice Research is meeting monthly to tackle fair and affordable housing issues in Louisville. Join us and connect on Facebook.
Jan. 15-19, 2018
Martin Luther King, Jr. Week Monday, January 15 - Friday, January 19, 2018 An annual week-long series of events that honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and educate the UofL campus and community on the importance of actualizing Dr. King’s ideals of social justice, non-violence, education, and service. Events will include:
Monday, Jan. 15th - MLK Day of Service (8:30am, Strickler Hall) MLK Day of Service has been an American tradition since 1994. Join the UofL community in making it a "day on, not a day off". Free t-shirt, lunch and transportation provided. No registration required. Sponsored by Engage, Lead, Serve, Board. The 2018 MLK Day of Service program will kick off on January 15th in Middleton Auditorium located in Strickler Hall on Belknap Campus. The program will begin with a brief introduction and keynote speaker, then students will be transported to various service sites around the city. For more information contact talktous@uoflelsb.org.
Monday, Jan. 15th - Martin Luther King Day Celebration (2 p.m., The Playhouse)Sponsored by the African American Theatre Program (AATP). Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X are inextricably linked, but the two leaders never got together to share their points of view. Now, almost five decades after their deaths, student actors from the University of Louisville Theatre Arts Department will perform “The Meeting,” a fictional take on the two civil rights titans, as part of the department’s annual Martin Luther King Day celebration. In addition to the play, there will be an appearance by the Kentucky Center ArtsReach Dance Ensemble performing a contemporary piece to “Strange Fruit” and a performance from local singer Erica Denise Bledsaw & Friends. Professor Ricky Jones, chair of the Pan African Studies Department at UofL, also will moderate a forum.
Tuesday, Jan. 16th – Louisville Bus Civil Rights Tour (12:10 p.m. Departure from the UofL Cultural Center) The City of Louisville was an active site during the Civil Rights Movement. Whether you are from Louisville or visiting for the first time, we invite you to explore and learn how the 20th-century civil rights movement changed lives here at the South’s northern border–for African Americans, but also for whites & now for the new immigrants who are bringing greater cultural diversity in the 21st century. Join this free bus tour to explore the Louisville Downtown Civil Rights Trail. Register online at bit.ly/uoflrightstour.
Wednesday, Jan. 17th – Filming Screening "American Experience: Freedom Riders"(5:30 p.m., Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library) In 1961, segregation seemed to have an overwhelming grip on American society. That is, until an integrated band of college students - many of whom were the first in their families to attend a university - decided, en masse, to risk everything and buy a ticket on a Greyhound bus bound for the Deep South. They called themselves the Freedom Riders—come out to learn about their story.
Fridays, Jan. 12 - Apr. 27, 2018
Garden Commons Spring Workdays Fridays, 1pm-2pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden and greenhouse for our group workdays! Learn (by doing) how to grow hyper-local, super-delicious vegetables, herbs, and fruits! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every Friday throughout the spring semester (Jan. 12 - Apr. 27) from 1pm to 2pm to plant, weed, water, and harvest. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Jan. 8 - Apr. 23, 2018
UofL Free Store Mondays & Wednesdays, 11am-1:30pm, and Thursdays 12:30-2pm, Unitas Tower basement UofL’s Free Store is open Mondays & Wednesdays 11am-1:30pm, and Thursdays 12:30-2pm throughout the Spring in the Unitas Tower basement (enter from driveway off Cardinal Blvd). All students & employees are welcome to "shop" for free clothing, shoes, household items, books, school & art supplies, non-perishable food, etc. Donations are accepted any time in the red bins outside the Store. UofL promotes an inclusive environment for all, regardless of gender identity and/or gender expression. The Free Store is a Transgender-Friendly space. Help us keep useful stuff out of the landfill while helping those in need – Volunteers are needed each week to open the store and sort donations.To volunteer, contact UofL's Zero Waste Intern: Erin Kurtz (erin.kurtz@louisville.edu, 502-298-6673). Follow on
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Dec. 16, 2017
Automobile Dependence in US Cities - Case Study: Louisville Saturday, Dec. 16th, noon, Room 117 Urban Studies Institute (426 W. Bloom St.) Join us for a special presentation by Amanda Bryant, a Kentucky native who is completing her Masters of Urbanism at the Delft University of Technology in The Netherlands. Her thesis topic is automobile dependence in US Cities, with Louisville as the case study. Come hear about how automobile dependence is destroying U.S. Cities like Louisville. We'll be exploring sustainability, urbanism, and transportation.
Dec. 13-19, 2017
Alternative Service Break 2017 Winter Trip Dec. 13-19, 2017. Atlanta, GA. Apply by Oct. 19 The 2017 winter break trip to Atlanta, Georgia will be focused on the social topic of LGBTQ+ Rights & Homelessness. Alternative Service Breaks create a volunteer experience and cultural immersion for students. There is a distinct focus on community building, relational leadership, and long-term personal impact. Program outcomes are achieved through direct service, intentional reflection, and shared experience. ASB trips are not designed to be comfortable. The trips are focused on direct service and meeting the unique needs of a community. Students who choose to participate should do so with an attitude of flexibility and servant-leadership. Students who have participated in similar trips described their experiences to be both transformative and rewarding. If you have any questions regarding this application or the trip, contact asb@uoflelsb.org. See ASB's OrgSync for more info and application. Applications are due Oct. 19 on OrgSync.
Dec. 8, 2017
Garlic Planting! Friday, Dec. 8th, Noon-1pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Meet us at UofL's student-run, organic garden for our final fall workday, as we plant garlic for spring harvest! We like to plant our garlic in the fall so that they can spring up with perfect timing when warm weather hits next semester! Also, we highly encourage volunteers to participate in a discussion with us about what they would like to explore in the garden next semester. We love getting new ideas! If you are unable to attend this event and would like to talk with us about ideas and hopes for exploring the garden, please message us on Facebook. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Dec. 5, 2017
Campus Tree Advisory Committee - Fall 2017 Meeting Tuesday, Dec. 5th, 11:00am-12:30pm in Ekstrom Library W210 The Campus Tree Advisory Committee is open to all employees, students & community members interested in helping UofL protect & expand our tree population. We meet just once a semester. The agenda includes:
Updates: recent tree plantings, removals and maintenance plans (Greg & Aaron)
Updates/Maintenance of Belknap Tree Tour – ELSB will assist with plaque replacements
Glenn Gittings has proposed a volunteer tree-planting project on campus to involve faculty/staff
Plan for a 2018 UofL Arbor Day Observance - Perhaps Friday, April 6th (Kentucky’s official Arbor Day)? - Potential involvement of Campus Housing/Green House? - Potential involvement of UofL Dining? - Tree seedling give-away? Tree plantings?
Planning for tree-related Service Learning Projects - Planning for 2018 Maple-Tapping as extra-curricular project, perhaps with Garden Commons - Any 2018 classes on offer which are/could integrate tree-related service learning?
Update on Campus Tree Inventory & UofL Tree App
Reminder of reporting needs for 2017 Tree Campus USA application
Other items? Contact the Chair, Justin Mog at justin.mog@louisville.edu
Poison in the Ivy: Race Relations and the Reproduction of Inequality on Elite College Campuses Monday, Dec. 4th, noon-1pm, CEHD Porter Building Room 114 Join us for a discussion of "Poison in the Ivy: Race Relations and the Reproduction of Inequality on Elite College Campuses" as the author delves into his study of 28 of the most selective universities in the country to examine whether elite students' social interactions with each other might influence their racial beliefs in a positive way. W. Carson Byrd is an Assistant Professor in Pan-African Studies at UofL. Feel free to bring lunch. Light refreshments/desserts will be provided. Free and open to the public.
Dec. 1, 2017
Holiday Cards Buy Local Shopping Tour 2017 Friday, Dec. 1st, 8am-6pm, Leaves from University Club $40 Advanced Registration Required by Nov. 17th UofL and the Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) will take shoppers on a whirlwind tour of local shops and restaurants on the sixth annual Holiday Cards Buy Local Shopping Tour. The Holiday Cards shopping trip encourages faculty, staff, alumni and friends to buy local this holiday season and introduces them to some of the LIBA stores that help make Louisville special. Those on the tour will visit locally owned businesses in several Louisville neighborhoods. The $40 registration fee includes opening and closing receptions, door prizes and transportation to more than a dozen shops on East Market Street (NULU), Fourth Street, Frankfort Avenue and Butchertown. Activities begin with festive drinks and a light breakfast at the University Club at 8 a.m. Participants board a bus at 9 a.m. to begin their day of shopping and return to the club for a 4 to 6 p.m. reception featuring drink samples, hot hors d’oeuvres and door prizes. The tour is open to the public, but bus seating is limited. Participants must register online here. Tickets are non-refundable.
Dec. 1, 2017
Green Threads Alumni & GUTS Reps Luncheon Friday, Dec. 1st, 11:30am-1:30pm, Cultural Center Multipurpose Room All alumni of the UofL Sustainability Council's Green Threads: Sustainability Across the Curriculum faculty workshop program and all Dean-appointed Green Unit Teams for Sustainability (GUTS) representatives are invited to join us over lunch for a lively reunion and networking opportunity. Our six newest Green Threaders from the 2017 workshop will be sharing their plans for weaving sustainability into their courses, and everyone present will have an opportunity to share updates about their work to integrate sustainability into their teaching and research. This is a great opportunity to meet across disciplines and discuss potential collaboration, whether as guest lecturers or for interdisciplinary research projects.
Dec. 1, 2017
Garden Commons Workshop: Wreath-Making Friday, Dec. 1st, Noon-1pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden for our final workshop of the semester! We'll be harvesting some herbs and combining them with other campus plant materials to make our own delightfully fragrant holiday wreaths! No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Nov. 30, 2017
UofL Farmers' Market Holiday Bazaar Thursday, Nov. 30th, 12-3pm, Red Barn Come load up on locally-grown and handmade holiday gifts from our UofL Farmers' Market vendors and other local artisans! This one-day Holiday Bazaar features 17 different local artisans, farmers, and food producers coming together in one location for holiday shopping, local style! You'll find unique holiday gifts such as jams, salsas, relish, honey, baked goods, wreaths & holiday decorations, soaps & balms, crafts, jewelry, stoneware, pottery, UofL apparel and accessories, and more! There will be door prizes and lunch available for purchase. Make your list. Check it twice. And don't miss it!
Nov. 29, 2017
USGBC Kentucky Green Scene - Louisville Wednesday, Nov. 29, 6-8pm, Aloft Hotel (102 W Main) Join the Kentucky chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council for the next Green Scene Louisville meetup @ Aloft Louisville Downtown. It will be an exciting event, as we are partnering with the UofL Sustainability Council, and Department of Urban and Public Affairs. The featured speakers will be Dave Simpson, Chair of UofL's Sustainability Council & Justin Mog, Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives at UofL. This will be a great event to learn, discuss, & meet new people. Green Scene Louisville is a networking event by the USGBC Kentucky. Monthly meetups are free & open to all. More details and connect with us on Facebook.
Nov. 28, 2017
Environmental Justice Health Conference Tuesday, Nov. 28th, 7:45am - 4pm, Simmons College (1000 S 4th St) Join us at the Annual Environmental Justice Health Conference hosted by the West Jefferson County Community Task Force. This free event will feature many speakers on pollution in our area and resulting health effects. Come find out how everyday environmental exposures affect your health in unique ways. A free continental breakfast will be served 7:45am-8:45am, with speakers to follow, including: *Dr. Conklin UofL - Blood platelets and particulates *Local Health Department - Health Statistics *Dr. Polivka UofL- Asthma and indoor air quality *Dr. Tuckson, MD - Colon cancer and environmental exposures Register online for this free event. Connect with us and get more info on Facebook.
Nov. 17, 2017
EcoReps Lunch & Learn Workshop: Tackling Food Waste & Greening Condos, Townhomes & Home Owner Associations Friday, Nov. 17th at Noon, Ekstrom W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! On November 17th, we'll hear from two speakers: 1. Tonya Summerlin from Bellarmine’s Food Recovery Network on the work they are doing to get uneaten food onto the plates of Louisville's needy. 2. Patrick Hohman is the founder and instructor at Bellarmine University’s Condominium & Home Owner Association Study Project. He’s been the volunteer president of his own condo association for more than 25 years. He wrote the book Condos, Townhomes and Home Owner Associations: How to make your investment safer. One in five Americans live in this form of housing.Patrick asks: How do you persuade large chunks of the hard-to-reach residential sector to adopt more sustainable practices? By convincing local condo and HOA boards of directors, of the sustainability benefits for their “small city”. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This fall, we'll continue our series of in-person workshops each month on third Fridays at noon at rotating locations around campus. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste! All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website.
Nov. 10, 2017
Elephant Communication and Conservation Friday, Nov. 10th, noon, Shumaker Research Building room 139 The Biology Department Seminar Series presents Bruce Schulte, from Western Kentucky University, sharing his research on elephant communication and conservation.
Nov. 10, 2017
Sustainability Roundtable: Sustainability in Jefferson County Public Schools Friday, Nov. 10th, 11am-noon, Urban Studies Room 123 (426 W Bloom St) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable series on alternating Fridays at 11am! Our final Roundtable for Fall 2017 features Elizabeth (Betsy) Ruhe (Educator, M.A. Sustainability), sharing her research on a Comprehensive Assessment and Recommendations for Sustainability in Jefferson County Public Schools (Kentucky). The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability (or social-ecological resilience) can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Daniel DeCaro.
Nov. 10, 2017
Symposium on Racial Justice in Zoning: 100 Years after Buchanan Friday, Nov. 10th, 8:30am-2:30pm at Brandeis School of Law, Room 275 On November 5, 1917, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisville’s race-based zoning ordinance in a landmark case, Buchanan v. Warley. The centennial of this famous case will be marked on Friday, November 10, 2017, at UofL's Brandeis School of Law with a national symposium on Racial Justice in Zoning: 100 Years after Buchanan. The symposium will explore current racial injustices in land use, housing, and environmental conditions, as well as the history of race and zoning in the U.S. and Louisville. It will feature presentations on eight nationally renowned scholars, four from UofL and four from other universities, as well as a presentation on redlining in Louisville. The symposium is free and open to the public, and includes a free light continental breakfast at approximately 8:30 a.m., and a free lunch at approximately 1:00 p.m., both on a first-come, first-serve basis until food runs out. Please do not confirm your attendance; just come. If you have questions, please contact Tracie Cole at tracie.cole@louisville.edu or 502-852-1230.
Nov. 9, 2017
Inaugural Social Justice Symposium: "(Re)Imagining Social Justice at UofL" Thursday, Nov. 9th, 10:30am-6pm, Manhattan on Broadway, MITC (Bigelow Hall) and Ekstrom Library Registration UofL's Cooperative Consortium for Transdisciplinary Social Justice Research invites community members, faculty and students to spend the day with us sharing, learning, and building community around social justice research at the University of Louisville. We are hosting Dr. Rhonda Williams, Founder and Inaugural Director of the Social Justice Institute at Case Western Reserve University and current John L. Seigenthaler Chair in American History at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Williams will also be the keynote for the 11th Annual Anne Braden Memorial Lecture on the evening of November 8th sponsored by the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research. The day includes lots of community-building and networking, workshops, and information about the Consortium's next grant funding round. Williams will speak during the lunch plenary. The 4pm closing plenary will inspire a new generation of activist-scholars. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Register here.
Nov. 8, 2017
The Evidence of Things Done: Learning Lessons of Struggle in the 21st Century Wednesday, Nov. 8th, 5:30pm, duPont Manual High School Auditorium Dr. Rhonda Y. Williams will be the 11th Annual Anne Braden Memorial lecturer. Williams will deliver the performance-lecture "The Evidence of Things Done: Learning Lessons of Struggle in the 21st Century." Dr. Williams, a historian and the Inaugural Director of the Social Justice Institute at Case Western Reserve, is currently John L. Seigenthaler Chair in American History at Vanderbilt University. She is the author of Concrete Demands: The Search for Black Power in the 20th Century and The Politics of Public Housing: Black Women's Struggles Against Urban Inequality. Her research focuses on low-income black women’s and marginalized people’s experiences, everyday lives, politics, and social struggles; and that research contributes to the rethinking of gender, political identity, citizenship, civil rights, black liberation struggles, and interactions with the U.S. state. A limited number of copies of Dr. Williams’s book Concrete Demands: The Search for Black Power in the 20th Century will be given out at the door on a first-come, first-served basis. Book signing to follow. As always, this event is free and open to the public. Download a copy of the lecture flyer here. Facebook event page here.
Nov. 2, 2017
Spray Paint Efficiency Training Thursday, Nov. 2nd, noon-4pm OR 4:30-8:30pm, Room 207, Burhans Hall, Shelby Campus $85 Registration required by Oct. 30th The Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center is offering a Training in Spray Paint Efficiency co-hosted by the Environmental Sustainability Resource Center at the University of Louisville's Shelby Campus. The training will help painters and managers of any kind of paint shop save money and protect worker health. Two sessions are offered to choose from: an afternoon session from noon to 4:00 p.m. EDT (registration and lunch at 11:30 a.m.); and an evening session from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. EDT (registration at 4:00 p.m and dinner at 6:00 p.m.) This hands-on training will help participants reduce paint material costs, save money, improve air quality, and meet environmental standards. A virtual paint booth will be utilized to improve technique. Upon completing the training, painters improve their spray efficiency by an average of 20 percent. For most shops, this improvement makes a significant difference.
Nov. 2, 2017
Pumpkin Smash! (for Composting!) Thursday, Nov. 2nd, 11am-1pm, SAC Ramp at the Clock Tower What could be scarier than sending organics to the landfill?! Don't let 'em turn to methane in a landfill after Halloween! The Sustainability Council is collecting your old pumpkins & fall harvest decorations for the UofL Community Composting Program. Just drop them off in the bin outside the Red Barn Weds. 11/1 & until 1pm 11/2. Then come enjoy a stress-relieving Pumpkin Smash on Thursday 11am-1pm at the SAC Ramp. You'll have a blast and we'll make sure all of the organic wastes get turned into rich organic compost for use on and off campus. The UofL Community Composting Program is an operation run by volunteers every Sunday noon-2pm at 250 E. Bloom St. Come help out and you're welcome to take home as much compost as you can haul!
Nov. 2, 2017
West Louisville Economic & Community Development Forum Thursday, Nov. 2nd, 9am-1pm, KY Center for African American Heritage (1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd) The goal of this conference organized by UofL's College of Arts & Sciences is to engage and empower stakeholders who are passionate about rebuilding and sustaining healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities with information on strategies and resources available to effect positive change in our community. The schedule will be as follows: Registration: 8 – 8:45 AM Program & Breakouts: 9 AM – 1 PM Luncheon Honoree: Mr. Charlie Johnson, Civic and Community Leader, Philanthropist For more information, please call 502-852-3042.
Nov. 1, 2017
Farm-To-Table Dinner & Josh Smith Memorial Sustainability Award Ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 1st, 5-8pm, Red Barn Tickets: By 10/27: $20 (or 2 meal swipes). After 10/27: $25 for dinner. Cocktails: add $5. Tickets can be purchased at any UofL Dining register or by calling 502-852-5991 Come celebrate the Harvest with a special Farm-To-Table dinner featuring six different dining stations and representatives from seven local producers. We’ll be making cocktails from Maker’s Mark Bourbon and we’ll be showcasing some incredible produce from local farms.
The menu includes: smoked pork belly, chicken sliders, pumpkin soup, hummus and cauliflower crostini, a local apple galette with vanilla ice cream, Maker’s Mark cocktails, and a local cheese and charcuterie table.
We will also be collecting your old pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns, and other fall harvest decorations for composting at the Red Barn throughout the day.
Tickets are available now at any UofL Dining location, or at the door. Students may use two meal plan swipes to access this unique event.
Nov. 1, 2017
Louisville Sustainability Forum with Thad Druffel on Solar Manufacturing R&D Wednesday, Nov. 1st, 12-1pm, Undercroft at Passionist Sacred Heart Retreat (1924 Newburg Rd) This month's Featured Presentation will be on the Falls of the Ohio State Park with longtime park volunteer, Paul Olliges. The Park features 390-million-year-old fossil beds which are among the largest, naturally exposed, Devonian fossil beds in the world. The Falls was originally a series of rapids allowing the Ohio River to drop 26 feet over a distance of two and a half miles. This was the only navigational hazard over the 981 mile-length river formed by rock outcrops. The Falls was the site where Lewis & Clark met for the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Today much of the original falls have been flooded behind the McAlpine dam. August through mid November typically provides the best accessibility to the 220 acres of fossil beds, as the river is at its lowest level during this period. This month's Shorter Presentations include: UofL's Thad Druffel, PhD, PE from the Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research on Solar Manufacturing R&D; as well as Wren Smith, Interpretive Programs Manager at Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest on Sustaining the Spark with Volunteer Naturalists. Now in its eleventh year, the purposes of the Louisville Sustainability Forum are: 1. We hold and promote the intention of sustainability for Louisville. 2. We establish and nourish relationships that strengthen community and create change. 3. We create a space for discussion that inspires, motivates and deepens our ability to catalyze social change.
Oct. 28, 2017
Volunteer Day: Tree Planting in Jeffersonville, IN Saturday, Oct. 28th, 9-11:30am, Downtown Jeffersonville (meet at Wall Street United Methodist Church - 240 Wall St.) The City of Jeffersonville's Department of Planning and Zoning is seeking volunteers to help with their tree planting efforts! The new trees will grow up to provide shady sidewalks, cleaner air, and stormwater filtration. A tutorial will be provided on how to best plant the young trees. Water and snacks will be available. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!Sign up here!
Oct. 28, 2017
Central Park Fall Improvement Day Saturday, Oct. 28th, 8:30am-Noon, Central Park The Old Louisville Neighborhood Council again invites our UofL neighbors to help with the annual Central Park Fall Improvement Day! The Neighborhood Council, Metro Parks, Olmstead Parks Conservancy, Louisville Metro Brightside and Councilman David James request the University’s help in this worthy project. Volunteers will gather at 8:30am in the Old Louisville Neighborhood Visitor Center located in the park, then head out to clean-up the Park for fall and winter seasons. Work activities will include placing mulch, painting light poles in the park and other light work activities. Coffee, donuts and fruit will be available and a pizza lunch will be served at noon for all volunteers. Tools, gloves and wheelbarrows will be available. In the past, similar clean-ups have attracted between 20 and 40 individuals from the University. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Gray Street Farmers’ Market Thursday, Oct. 26th 10:30am‒1:30pm Health Sciences Center, 485 E. Gray St. Join us for the final market of the season, with a special bike maintenance skill-share station hosted by Falls City Community Bikeworks - bring your bike for an educational tune-up! With 11 unique local vendors, you'll find the finest in farm-fresh local products, including fruits, vegetables, pasture-raised meat & eggs, popcorn, honey & syrup, jams, granola, bread & baked goods, flowers, plants, prepared lunches, food trucks, and more. Cash, debit cards, SNAP benefits, and Senior Vouchers accepted! Open weekly rain or shine. Watch Vendor Spotlights and our 20/20 Talks on food and sustainability at the GSFM YouTube Channel! Access our collection of delicious recipes for local products. More info: GSFM website, contact Market Manager, Melissa Schreck, or follow on .
Join us for the 10th annual celebration of all things sustainable at UofL and in our community! Learn what campus and community groups are doing to create a sustainable revolution. Sign-up to get involved and leave with some green freebies, great information, and a smile on your face!
Take the Cards Go Green Pledge and earn an ethically-sourced reusable mug that you can fill with Fair Trade, shade-grown coffee provided by UofL Dining, award-winning tap water from the Louisville Water Company, or a bike blender smoothie from the Office of Health Promotion!
The Honors Student Council will be collecting books, CDs, DVDs, Blu-Rays, vinyl records, video games, board games, and any other media for their 2018 Book and Media Sale (BAMS) with full proceeds benefiting Americana Community Center.
UofL Environmental Health & Safety will be collecting all kinds of batteries for recycling, including: Alkaline (A, AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt); Button-cell; Lithium; Nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cad); Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH); Lead and Lead-acid; Carbon-zinc; and Mercury batteries.
Shred-It will offer free shredding and recycling of documents, videotapes, and computer diskettes from their truck in the circle in front of the College of Business 10am - 2pm.
If you'd like to host a sustainability-related booth or activity at the Campus Sustainability Day fair, please contact UofL Sustainability Coordinator, Justin Mog. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 23, 2017
Mindful, Meatless Monday Monday, Oct. 23rd, 1-5pm, SRC & Humanities Quad To kick off UofL Sustainability Week 2017, the Sustainability Council, Office of Health Promotion, UofL Dining, and Intramurals & Recreational Sports will collaborate to highlight the links between sustainability and mindfulness practices! Events include:
1-2pm Restorative Yoga class (SRC 201) - free for SRC members. Equipment provided.
2:30-4pm Vegetarian Cooking Demos & Mindful Snacking (Humanities Quad) - Stop by to learn some simple, easy, affordable recipes you can make in a dorm and taste delicious, healthy food in a brief workshop on eating.
4-5pm Yoga Flow class (SRC 200) - free for SRC members. Equipment provided.
This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 23-29, 2017
UofL Sustainability Week - Oct. 23-29, 2017 A full week of events to celebrate, raise awareness, and engage your passions for environmental, social & economic justice! Events include:
Monday, Oct. 23 – Mindful, Meatless Monday - highlighting the links between sustainability and mindfulness practices, including a Restorative Yoga class 1-2pm (SRC 201), Vegetarian Cooking Demos & Mindful Snacking 2:30-4pm, (Humanities Quad), and a Yoga Flow class 4-5pm (SRC 200).
Monday, Oct. 23, 11am-2pm – UofL Free Store open for free "shopping" (Unitas Hall)
Tuesday, Oct. 24, 11am-1pm – Local Food Showcase - UofL Dining will be highlighting one menu item per station that was locally sourced or Kentucky Proud (The Ville Grill)
Thursday, Oct. 26, 10:30am–1:30pm – Gray Street Farmers’ Market - join us for the final market of the season, with a special bike maintenance skill-share station hosted by Falls City Community Bikeworks - bring your bike for an educational tune-up! (HSC)
Sunday, Oct. 29, Noon-2pm – UofL Community Composting Volunteer Day (200 block of E. Bloom St. just one block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook and Floyd Streets - map here)
ALL WEEK - Check out the Sustainability Book Showcase (Ekstrom Library, east lobby)
Oct. 20, 2017
EcoReps Lunch & Learn Workshop: America's Addiction to Automobiles: Why Cities Need to Kick the Habit and How Friday, Oct. 20th, Noon-1pm, Urban Studies Room 123 (426 W Bloom St) Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! This month, we are combining forces with the Urban & Public Affairs Speaker Series to present recent alumni, Chad Frederick, PhD discussing his book America's Addiction to Automobiles: Why Cities Need to Kick the Habit and How. Chad will discuss the content of his book, what he found, and why he wrote it in the way that he did. > Why do we build automobile dependent cities? > Why haven’t strategies for changing the paradigm worked? > What does automobile dependency do? The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This fall, we'll continue our series of in-person workshops each month on third Fridays at noon at rotating locations around campus. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste! All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website.
Oct. 18, 2017
America: Land of Opportunity or Obstacles? Wednesday, Oct. 18th, 6-7:30pm, Ekstrom Library Chao Auditorium The award-winning Malcolm X Debate Program and First-Year Initiatives invite you to this Campus Cardinal Debate, a fun and fast-moving experience in critical political analysis and rhetorical response. Attendees can join in with one minute rebuttals following the position speeches by each debater. The debate topic is inspired by our Book-in-Common, “Hidden America,” which tackles many of the hidden issues of social, economic, and environmental justice in the U.S. today.
Oct. 7, 2017
Louisville Solar Tour Saturday, Oct. 7th, 9:30am-5pm. Starts at Cooper & Kings (1121 E Washington St) During the 10th annual Louisville Solar Tour, UofL employees and students who live in solar-powered homes will be opening their doors to give you a glimpse of our renewable energy future! This annual event provides real-life examples of how families and businesses are harnessing free energy from the sun in the River City to generate electricity, heat water & indoor spaces, and slash monthly utility bills! Throughout the day you can tour a wide variety of solar-powered homes and institutions, including UofL's Phoenix House, headquarters of the Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research. Visitors to the UofL site may also view nearby: the dual-axis solar tracking array atop Sackett Hall, and the Passive Solar Test Facility just west of the Brook Street railroad fly-over. The tour begins at Copper and Kings, the Butchertown solar powered brandy distillery with a free information session led by experts describing the financial, social, and environmental benefits of using solar power. Speakers will also address how to obtain and finance solar power. At 11am, tour participants will board a bus or join a group bike tour. The Solar Tour will then visit designated houses, churches and business locations featuring unique solar installations. On site owners or installers will present briefly at each location. The Bus Tour is limited to 40 participants, and costs $15.00. The bike tour is free and open to the public. After touring, the participants will gather at Apocalypse Brew Works to celebrate solar energy and socialize. Food trucks, tabling and refreshments will be at this solar powered brewery to enhance enjoyment as we finish the day. Schedule:
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9:30am – 11am
Introductory Session • Solar 101 basic principals • Energy Efficiency • Financing
Louisville Alumni / Cardinal Day of Service Friday-Saturday, Oct. 6-7, various locations The UofL Alumni Association and UofL Office of Community Engagement is co-hosting the Louisville Alumni / Cardinal Day of Service on Oct. 6 -7. Join faculty, and staff, as well as alumni councils and chapters across the nation co-hosting service events. We invite all to come back, and give back, to their local communities to kick off Homecoming 2017. Various service locations are available to choose from, and early registrants will receive a special t-shirt. Register now online.
Oct. 6, 2017
Harvest Workday at the Urban Studies Horticulture Zone Friday, Oct. 6th, 1pm, Urban Studies Institute (426 W Bloom St) Please join us to help harvest an abundance of native passion fruits (maypops) and take home a few tomatoes, peppers, swiss chard, and flowers, too. There's plenty of work to be done to get the garden back into shape and ready for fall/winter after a long growing season. Come check out the beautiful space and meet others who love growing food on campus!
Oct. 5, 2017
Pipe Politics, Contested Waters: Embedded Infrastructures of Millennial Mumbai Thursday, Oct. 5th, noon-1pm, University Club & Alumni Center, Ballroom B Admission (includes lunch): $15/person or $10/students Reservations required. Contact: Janna Tajibaeva, 502-852-2247, janna@louisville.edu In the Indian city of Mumbai, two dazzling decades of urban development and roaring economic growth have presided over the steady deterioration – and sometimes spectacular breakdown- of the city’s water infrastructures.Water troubles plaque not only the more than 60% of city residents to live in ‘slums,’ but city elites as well have seen their taps grow increasingly erratic and prone to drying up. As a part of the UofL College of Arts & Sciences' "Meet the Professor" series, Dr. Lisa Björkman, from the Department of Urban and Public Affairs, will talk about how water is made to flow in Mumbai by means of intimate forms of knowledge and ongoing intervention in the city’s complex and dynamic social, political, and hydraulic landscape.
Sustainability Roundtable: How Local Toilets make Global Politics: Urban Informality and Sustainability in South Africa Friday, Sept. 29th, 11am-noon, Urban Studies Room 123 (426 W Bloom St) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable series on alternating Fridays at 11am Sept. 15th through Nov. 10th! Our September 29th featured presenter will be Dr. Angela Storey (Anthropology), speaking on How Local Toilets make Global Politics: Urban Informality and Sustainability in South Africa. More than half of the world’s population now lives in cities. With much of this urban growth located within the global south, questions of sustainability must increasingly address resource usage in cities like Cape Town, South Africa. Drawing from ethnographic research with residents of informal settlements in Cape Town, this talk will examine water, sanitation, and electricity access—including the construction of extended, self-made, and illegal infrastructures—and consider the work of social movements and community organizations to expand service access—from the sensational “poo protests” to the organizational mundane. Dr. Storey asks: how might the local politics of taps and toilets in South Africa matter to global questions of sustainability? The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability (or social-ecological resilience) can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Daniel DeCaro.
Sept. 26, 2017
The Un-Natural World: The Race to Remake Civilization Tuesday, Sept. 26th, 5:30-7pm at the University Club Public $20, Students $10 (*scholarships available), WAC Members Free. Register here. We now live in a world in which every year is the hottest year on record, in which ocean levels are rising, species are dying, and pollution is growing. With the regularity of grim forecasts about the future of the planet it is easy to despair about the impact of human progress. Imagine, however, drones that can count trees, a stove fueled by human and animal waste, extinct animals brought back to life, and rocks that can absorb greenhouse gas. If human beings are capable of destroying the environment, then we should also be capable of saving it. Join us for the World Affairs Council's "World at Home" speaker series in September, as David Biello, the Science Curator for TED, looks at the more hopeful side of environmental change. With electric cars, artificial rocks, and resurrecting extinct species no longer the stuff of science fiction, Biello will give an overview of the ways humans are trying to engineer the world for the better, where we're succeeding and where we've failed before. *Thanks to a generous donation by the William E. Barth Foundation, a limited number of complimentary tickets are available for students who wish to attend. If you are an educator or student and would like to request tickets, please complete this form.
Sept. 26, 2017
Tacos & Trivia with Students for Reproductive Freedom Tuesday, Sept. 26th, 5:30-7pm, SAC W309K Students for Reproductive Freedom is the Planned Parenthood campus affiliate group at UofL. This event will test your knowledge of sexual health and debunk myths about Planned Parenthood! Come out for a great time, free food, and free swag. We will also be discussing our plans for the rest of the semester and gauging interest in leadership positions. Please email us at studentsforreprofreedom@gmail.com with any questions.
Sept. 26, 2017
National Voter Registration Day Tuesday, Sept. 26th, 11am-1pm, Humanities Quad Office of Student Involvement and Vote Everywhere joins 2,500+ partners nationwide in a massive push to register voters on September 26, 2017. The goal for this year’s annual National Voter Registration Day is to increase participation in the 2017 state and municipal elections across the country by encouraging Americans to register to vote and make their voices heard at the ballot box. While national elections get the media attention, local elections in many ways have a more direct impact on people’s lives, including the quality of roads and transit systems, the schools our kids attend, parks and greenways, public safety, and more. Though Kentucky won’t have any elections until 2018, other states of which our students may be residents are. Since its founding in 2012, National Voter Registration Day has grown into a massive cultural and civic event with nationwide reach. U.S. citizens can register to vote at hundreds of events across the nation and online here. Supporters can also follow National Voter Registration Day activities through social media on September 26th by searching #NationalVoterRegistrationDay.
Sept. 22, 2017
Canning & Pickling Workshop Friday, Sept. 22nd, 12-1pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Don't know what to do with all that excess produce from the garden?! Canning and pickling are great solutions for preserving firmer veggies like cucumbers, okra, green beans, beets, carrots, radishes, summer squash, and more! Join us in UofL's organic garden for a fun, hands-on workshop about how to can and pickle vegetables so you can continue eating out of your garden all winter long! We'll have some things to work with, but feel free to bring any excess produce you'd like to can; mason jars, lids & bands; as well as any particular whole spices (like peppercorns and mustard seeds), vinegar, and/or salt you'd like to contribute. Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every Friday 12-1pm throughout Fall 2017. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Sept. 22, 2017
EcoReps Lunch & Learn Workshop with Dr. Brian Barnes Friday, Sept. 22nd at Noon, Humanities 300 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! Our first workshop of the new academic year will feature EcoReps Director, Dr. Brian Barnes, describing the program and how you can get involved. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This fall, we'll continue our series of in-person workshops each month on third Fridays at noon at rotating locations around campus. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste! All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website.
Sept. 21, 2017
Citizen Jane: Battle for the City Thursday Sept. 21st, 4pm, Speed Art Museum The UofL Center for Sustainable Urban Neighborhoods, in conjunction with the Speed Museum, presents this new documentary about legendary urban activist, Jane Jacobs. After the film, stay to enjoy a discussion from several well regarded community leaders on what makes “great neighborhoods.” Citizen Jane is a timely tale of what can happen when engaged citizens fight the power for the sake of a better world. Arguably no one did more to shape our understanding of the modern American city than Jane Jacobs, the visionary activist and writer who fought to preserve urban communities in the face of destructive development projects. Director Matt Tyranuer vividly brings to life Jacobs’ 1960s showdown with ruthless construction kingpin Robert Moses over his plan to raze lower Manhattan to make way for a highway, a dramatic struggle over the very soul of the neighborhood. The film will inspire Louisville neighborhood leaders to take back neighborhoods and make them livable.
Sept. 21, 2017
Peace Day 2017 Thursday, September 21st What does peace mean to you? Each year, UofL's Peace, Justice & Conflict Transformation certificate program sponsors a series of events across campus to commemorate the United Nations International Day of Peace. This is our 7th annual celebration of PeaceDay. This year's activities are presented in conjunction with the creation of a new student organization, Student Advocates for Peace and Justice. Students will offer several ways for the campus community and general public to express their desire for peace through activities including:
9:30am-5:30pm - Creating a Peace Pole (SAC Ramp) - Participants will answer the question "What does peace mean to me?" by writing their thoughts, quotes and wishes on fabric and paper strips to tie onto a movable pole.
2:30-3:45pm - Art for Unity (Humanities Quad) - Students in the "Psychology of Peace and Ethnic Relations" class will lead activities including painting rocks for peace to display on campus; snapping framed "I Stand for Peace" selfies; a pass-it-forward exercise to define peace and decorate index cards to pass along to other students to complete and display; and an "Ask Me Anything" forum featuring diverse students who have volunteered to answer questions about their faith, culture, families and experiences.
6:00-9:00pm - Peace Expressions (Red Barn) - Student organizations, individuals, writers, performers and representatives from nonprofit community groups are invited on stage to present their personal views about peace through poems, skits, statements, stories or other methods; there also will be information tables and refreshments.
Sept. 19, 2017
Expedition Cards Organizing Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 19th, 6pm, Davidson 104 This will be the first meeting of the year for the Expedition Cards RSO - an outdoor adventuring club that organizes trips to get students out in nature! In the meeting we will go over the constitution, introduce officers, and develop a general interest activities list for the group. Please come if you like hiking, paddling, camping, climbing, and more! Contact: Josh Fuson <jkfuso01@cardmail.louisville.edu>
Sept. 19, 2017
Hite Art Institute presents 'Type Hike' on view through Sept. 22 Panel discussion and reception: Tuesday, Sept. 19th, 6-8pm, Schneider Galleries UofL faculty, staff and students are invited to view “Type Hike,” a collection of artistic posters that celebrate the National Park Service. Graphic designers from across the country created the posters to reflect each park’s unique landscape through highly stylized typography. Meena Khalili, assistant professor of design at Hite Art Institute, created the poster for Lassen Volcanic National Park. The project raised thousands of dollars for National Parks to commemorate its 100-year anniversary.
Sept. 18 - Dec. 6, 2017
UofL Free Store Mondays & Wednesdays, 11am-2pm, Unitas Tower basement UofL’s Free Store is open every Monday and Wednesday 11am-2pm throughout the Fall in the Unitas Tower basement (enter from driveway off Cardinal Blvd). All students & employees are welcome to "shop" for free clothing, shoes, household items, books, school & art supplies, non-perishable food, etc. Donations are accepted any time in the red bins outside the Store. UofL promotes an inclusive environment for all, regardless of gender identity and/or gender expression. The Free Store is a Transgender-Friendly space. Help us keep useful stuff out of the landfill while helping those in need – Volunteers are needed each week to open the store and sort donations.To volunteer, contact UofL's Zero Waste Intern: Erin Kurtz (erin.kurtz@louisville.edu, 502-298-6673). Follow on
Sept. 18, 2017
Diversity Dialogue: From Pre-School to the Penitentiary Monday, Sept. 18th, Noon-1:30, Cultural Center, Multipurpose Room An in-depth conversation about a vicious cycle as described by author Duane Campbell. A decimating cycle that tests the fragile balances of power and privilege, leaving an entire culture in search of an "American Dream" draped in misconception. Join this dialogue as facilitator Duane Campbell helps attendees examine the many conditions that perpetuate this dilemma, from the educational system, criminal justice/injustice, community, family structure and history, and "The American Dream." Additional Information: Dom McShan, 852-0228, Facebook
Sept. 15, 2017
Herb & Tea Workshop Friday, Sept. 15th, 12-1pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Think herbs are just tasteless, dry flakes from a jar?! You don't know what you've been missing! Join us in UofL's organic garden for a workshop about how to use & dry the herbs we'll harvest from the garden. There'll be ample sampling opportunities with a fresh herbal tea bar! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every Friday 12-1pm throughout Fall 2017. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Sustainability Roundtable: Political Narratives and Framing of Climate Change Policy Friday, Sept. 15th, 11am-noon, Urban Studies Room 123 (426 W Bloom St) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable series on alternating Fridays at 11am Sept. 15th through Nov. 10th! We kick the series off with Dr. Melissa Merry (Political Science), speaking on Political Narratives and Framing of Climate Change Policy. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability (or social-ecological resilience) can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Daniel DeCaro.
Sept. 14, 2017
Dinner for Justice Thursday, Sept.14th, 4-6pm, Cultural Center Multipurpose Room Join us for a gathering of various RSOs from across campus that are focused on advancing social justice. We will be discussing what the community is in need of and how we can be proactive in helping the campus community. Food will be provided by the Engage Lead Serve Board.
Sept. 14, 2017
Across Sectors, Across Generations: Achieving Health Equity for All Thursday, Sept. 14th, Noon-1:30pm Kosair Charities Clinical & Translational Research Building (505 S. Hancock), room 101/102 R!L 2017 presents this HSC Office of Diversity & Inclusion Lunch and Learn featuring Rachel Thornton, M.D., Ph.D., speaking on: "Across Sectors, Across Generations: Achieving Health Equity for All." Dr. Thornton is an assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She holds a joint appointment in the Department of Health, Behavior and Society at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Thornton is a former White House Fellow and served as a health policy advisor to senior staff at the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development. Her policy work addresses Health in All Policies with an emphasis on housing, community development and urban planning policy. Dr. Thornton's research focuses on childhood obesity and cardiovascular disease risk, health disparities, and social determinants of health. She has expertise in racial/ethnic disparities in health and health care. She is committed to informing the development of novel interventions to eliminate health disparities by addressing individual, family, and community level factors that contribute to disparities in child and adolescent obesity and cardiovascular disease risk. Free lunch provided with RSVP. Open to students, faculty, staff and the public.
Sept. 13, 2017
Fair Trade Coffee & Chocolate Tasting Wednesday, Sept. 13th, 11:30am-1pm at both the Ville Grill & SAC UofL Dining will be hosting special Fair Trade Coffee & Chocolate Tastings simultaneously at two locations. Both will feature the righteously delicious, ethically-sourced coffee and chocolate available at P.O.D. venues on campus. Come sample the goodness and learn what Fair Trade is and why it matters to impoverished farmers and to the environment that sustains us all!
Sept. 8, 2017
Social Justice Consortium faculty convening Friday, Sept. 8th, 3:30-5pm, Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium The Cooperative Consortium for Transdisciplinary Social Justice Research is hosting a convening of faculty members on Consortium-funded research teams, department chairs, and other faculty members committed to social justice related research. The purpose of this convening is to provide an update on Consortium plans and activities and to continue building a community of social justice scholars at UofL. Additional Information: Cassia Herron, website, 852-2371
Sept. 8, 2017
HOPE VI & New Urbanism Friday, Sept. 8th, 1pm, Room 123, Urban Studies Institute (426 W Bloom) UofL alumnus, Michael Brazley, PhD, AIA, NCARB, NOMA is the Coordinator of the New IPAL (Integrated Path to Licensure) Online Program in the School of Architecture at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Michael is a nationally and locally registered architect and was in private practice in Louisville from 1987 to 2001. Since going to Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Associate Professor Michael Brazley has taught second, third, fourth year and graduate architectural design studios and research method courses. His research includes: Online Teaching & Leaning, Virtual Reality as a Learning Tool, Affordable Housing, Historic Preservation and Heritage Tourism as a Means of Economic Development, Diversity in Schools of Architecture, Kid Architecture: A New Teaching Pedagogy and Classroom Curriculum, HOPE VI, and Design Studio: En Route to Social Sustainability & Urban Revilization. Dr. Brazley’s community service includes: working with high school ‘upward bound’ programs, Commissioner of Carbondale Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeal, and the Illinois Statewide Housing Action Coalition to mention a few. Dr. Brazley’s research has led him to the Lower Ninth Ward New Orleans, service learning and advocacy.
Sept. 8, 2017
Ecological consequences of symbiotic fungal associations with dominant plants Friday, Sept. 8th, noon, Ekstrom Library Chao Auditorium The Biology Department Seminar Series presents Dr. Sarah Emery, speaking on "Ecological consequences of symbiotic fungal associations with dominant plants." Dr. Emery, is an associate professor in UofL's Biology Department. She is a plant ecologist with broad interests in biodiversity, plant-soil interactions, and climate change. Her current work focuses on plant-fungus interactions in Great Lakes sand dunes and agronomic perennial biofuel systems.
Sept. 7, 2017
NERVE: How a Small Kentucky Town Led the Fight to Safely Dismantle the World's Chemical Weapons Thursday, Sept. 7th, 6:30-9pm, SAC W303A UofL's Engage Lead Serve Board, hosts this screening of an increasingly timely "truth to power" film by Louisville filmmaker, Ben Evans. NERVE tells the remarkable, 25-year David vs. Goliath origin story of the Kentucky Environmental Foundation - a small band of ordinary citizens who, led by Vietnam veteran and 2006 Goldman Prize-winner Craig Williams, took on the world’s most powerful bureaucracy (the Pentagon) and empowered people around the world to stand up for their human and environmental rights. It won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2016 Environmental Film Festival at Yale and features an original score by acclaimed Louisville composer/singer/songwriter, Ben Sollee. There will be a panel to discuss the film and the impact of chemical weapons, featuring the director, Ben Evans, and two representatives from Kentucky Environmental Foundation (KEF). Check out the trailer!
Sept. 7, 2017
Bake Sale to support Peace Day 2017 Thursday, Sept. 7th, noon-2pm, Humanities Quad The Student Advocates for Peace and Justice invite you to stop by to purchase some baked goods to raise funds for Peace Day 2017. Each year, UofL's Peace, Justice & Conflict Transformation certificate program sponsors a series of events across campus to commemorate the United Nations International Day of Peace. This will be our 7th annual celebration of PeaceDay.
Sept. 6, 2017
Non-Profit Fair Wednesday, Sept. 6th, 11am-1pm, Red Barn plaza Want to make a difference in our community? You can! Visit the Nonprofit Fair to learn how. You’ll meet local organizations making a real impact in Louisville and the surrounding community. Whether you’re looking to fulfill service hours or you want to make a positive impact on the world, the Nonprofit Fair can help you find an organization or a cause you enjoy serving. Plus, there will be free lunch and ice cream, and a $50 gift card giveaway!
Sept. 1, 2017
Trees, Soils, and Cities in the Changing Environment from an International Perspective Friday, Sept. 1st, noon, Shumaker Research Building room 139 The Biology Department seminar series presents Dr. Yujuan Chen, Virginia Tech University, speaking about urban soils, forests and sustainability. Dr. Chen worked for 2 years in Rome with the United Nations Food & Agriculture Organization. Her talk will cover an ecological experiment dealing with remediation of soil for growing trees in tough urban settings, as well as information about International Programs dealing with Urban Sustainability.
Aug. 24, 2017
Cards SPEAK presents The PreFest Music Festival and LiftUp Fair Thursday, Aug. 24th, 6-7pm, Red Barn plaza Come to the Red Barn to sample the music and fun of the first PeteFest Music festival, to be held September 8-10, at Jones Fields 8401 Dawson Hill Road Louisville. KY 40299. Featured bands will be The Last Origin and The Prodepressants. Doors open at 7:00PM. If you’re feeling lucky there will be a raffle with prizes awarded later on the evening! Recipient must be present to win. Learn about your UofL wellbeing resources at the LiftUp Fair from 6:00PM-7:00PM in the courtyard. Grab a freshly grilled hot dog, play some corn hole, participate in the Kognito Challenge, take the pledge to #helpsomeone, utilize the #CardsFightSuicide photo booth and share in some social media fun. UofL Sustainabiltiy Council and LouVelo will be on-hand to promote wellness, especially through sustainable food, gardening, and active transportation. The PeteFest is sponsored by The Pete Foundation, a local charity that seeks to instill a culture in which dialogue surrounding depression and anxiety is met with understanding and acceptance by providing services and experiences for young people.
Aug. 25 - Dec. 8, 2017
Garden Commons Fall Workdays Fridays, Noon-1pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden for our group workdays! Learn (by doing) how to grow hyper-local, super-delicious vegetables, herbs, and fruits! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every Friday throughout the fall semester (Aug. 25 - Dec. 8) from noon to 1pm to plant, weed, water, and harvest. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Aug. 23, 2017
Student Involvement Fair Wednesday, Aug. 23rd, 11:30am-1pm, Red Barn plaza Free food! Stop by the UofL Sustainability table to find out how you can make a difference, take the Cards Go Green! Pledge and grab some green goodies, or learn how to get a free ride on the new LouVelo citywide bikeshare system!
Aug. 16-20, 2017
Sustainability in Welcome Week 2017 Aug. 16th - 20th, 2017 The UofL Sustainability Council will welcome new students to campus with a variety of events designed to engage your passion!
Thursday, Aug. 17th - S.O.U.L. Service Projects 8am-12:30pm, various sites (meet up at SRC).The Sustainability Council will be organizing on-campus volunteer sites for SOUL, in addition to the many off-campus community service projects! Get to know fellow students and UofL faculty and staff while exploring diversity on campus and in the Louisville community. Discover how to make the most of UofL service and leadership opportunities, then work alongside those you met to learn first-hand about the many facets of our “Possibility City.”
Thursday, Aug. 17th - Gray Street Farmers' Market Every Thursday 10:30am-1:30pm (through Oct. 27) Health Sciences Center, 485 E Gray St. Enjoy lunch from area food trucks & stock up on the finest local products: produce, pasture-raised meat & eggs, popcorn, honey, jam, granola, baked goods, flowers, plants, etc.
Thursday, Aug. 17th – International Students Resource Fair Noon-1:30pm, MITC Bigelow Hall Come pick-up sustainable transportation information and learn about our city's new LouVelo bikeshare system!
Saturday, Aug. 19th - Garden Commons Salsa Party & Harvest Fest! 2:00 - 3:00pm outside the Cultural Center Stop by UofL's organic, student-run Garden Commons to sample some of the delicious fresh produce we've grown together over the summer and learn how you can get involved and learn how to grow your own food right here on campus! Sponsored by the UofL Sustainability Council and Health Promotion Wellbeing Central. See 2016 Photos.
Saturday, Aug. 19th - Louisville Sustainability Bike Tour 3:30pm meet up outside the SRC Take a fun afternoon bike ride with the Student Cycling Coalition and UofL Sustainability Council! Explore your new community through the lens of environmental stewardship and social justice. Don’t have a bike? Check one out from the SRC through UofL’s Bikeshare Program., or take a free spin on one of the new LouVelo citywide bikeshare bikes! Check out our route here.See 2016 Photos.
Sunday, Aug. 20th - UofL Community Composting Volunteer Day Every Sunday noon-1pm (200 block of E. Bloom St. just one block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook and Floyd Streets) Come help us turn “trash” into treasure as we manage UofL’s volunteer-powered community composting operation. Dress to get dirty. Tools provided. Learn about worm composting and becoming a UofL EcoRep!
Aug. 16, 2017
Faculty Workshop: Green Threads – Sustainability across the curriculum Wednesday, Aug. 16th, 8:30am-4:30pm, University Club Interested in integrating themes of environmental, social & economic stewardship into your courses? The Sustainability Council invites full- & part-time faculty as well as GTA Academy participants from all disciplines to participate in the 2017 Green Threads workshop. We’ll explore ways to embed sustainability into your curriculum. UofL faculty will receive a $500 honorarium, resources for course development, info on local sustainability issues, & a new network of faculty from across UofL. Full details on Green Threads here. Please submit an application with your department Chair’s approval that includes a description of how you’re considering changing an existing course or the new course you’d like to develop by June 1, 2017 to Daniel DeCaro <daniel.decaro@louisville.edu>.
July 2, 2017
Annual Butterfly Count at UofL's Horner Wildlife Sanctuary RESCHEDULED FOR: Sunday, July 2nd 9:30am-3pm, Crestwood Volunteers of all ages can head to the country and help out a scientific cause when UofL biology professor emeritus Charles Covell leads his annual butterfly count. Participants should meet at 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Sugar Babe Antiques, 7511 Highway 329 in Crestwood, about one mile northwest of Interstate 71’s Exit 14. The count will be done in a specified area from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., although volunteers aren’t required to stay the whole time. The expedition, which has been going on for 40 years, contributes to the national butterfly census and has tabulated more than 32,000 butterflies. Contact Covell, 502-639-2691.
May 21-24, 2017
2017 Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency (RE3) Workshop: Defining and Refining the Food-Energy-Water Nexus May 21-24, 2017 at the Muhammad Ali Center (144 N 6th St, Louisville, KY 40202) The NSF-funded, biannual Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RE3) Workshop is organized by UofL's Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research. Participation is encouraged from faculty, students, and staff of universities and institutes, business/corporate partners, national laboratories and entrepreneurs across the nation as well as local and regional high schools and junior colleges. The workshop encourages, strengthens, and creates partnerships among stakeholders at the state, region and national arenas, forging connections and fostering innovation and intellectual exchange among academic, small businesses and entrepreneurial start-ups and mature industrial partners. The 2017 RE3 Workshop features presentations by speakers from universities, businesses, national laboratories, and funding agencies on the latest technical discoveries and thematic priorities for renewable energy and efficiency in the following key areas: Food-Energy-Water (FEW) Nexus, Materials and Process Innovation, and Materials and Energy Entrepreneurship. Plenary lectures will focus on the grand challenges facing the FEW Nexus, with particular emphasis around how clean energy research can link the necessary science to push the scientific boundaries of the nexus further. The workshop will be divided into three topical tracks that will be the focus of afternoon sessions of invited and submitted talks: clean energy-food, clean energy-water and clean energy-entrepreneurship. In addition to plenary lectures and presentations, short educational courses for students, faculty, and industry are offered as a prelude to the kickoff for the workshop, including: 1) Materials Discovery and Advanced Materials Characterization; 2) Additive Manufacturing, Biogas production and Combined Heat & Power, 3) The Next Step: Technical Entrepreneurship in the Materials and Energy Sector. A key outcome is enabling students, and researchers in academia, government and industry in energy-related fields and disciplines to increase national research competitiveness and viable renewable energy technology transfer and commercialization offerings. The workshop agenda also features a poster session and formal and informal networking opportunities in addition to the short courses, presentations and product demonstrations. Conference talks will be presented as papers as a special online issue of ACS Energy Letters.
May 21, 2017
Earth Church: Can Biophilia Save Nature in our Cities? Sunday, May 21st, 11:15am-12:30pm, The Loft at Over the 9 (120 South 10th Street) The Earth Church series features local musicians, a lecture on an environmental topic, free Heine Brothers Coffee, and discounted brunch at Over the 9 (optional). Dr. Margaret Carreiro is a professor of Urban and Suburban Ecology, Ecosystem Ecology, Soil Ecology, and Restoration Ecology at the University of Louisville. Her research is focused on understanding how urban environments interact with the natural and semi-natural components of cities and suburbs. Dr. Carreiro will present a 40 minute lecture titled "Can Biophilia Save Nature in our Cities?" followed by a brief discussion. When you arrive at Over the 9, take the elevator upstairs to the event space. All participants who register by midnight 5/12 will receive 5 FREE LED lightbulbs at the event (retail value: $20.00).
May 19, 2017
Bike to Work Day Friday, May 19th. Register here UofL encourages everyone to have fun, save money, burn some calories, and cut your pollution by pedaling to campus during Louisville's 12th annual Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 19th! Ride alone, with your neighbors, or with a pack to downtown from four different Meet and Ride locations around the city, meeting up at Fourth Street Live at 8am. From 11:30am-1pm, everyone is welcome to pedal over for a lunchtime celebration at Fourth Street Live, featuring vendors, giveaways, prizes, and good cheer! Register here, and you'll be in the drawing to win a free bike from Parkside Bikes! You do not have to be present to win. But you DO need to register in advance! You can also practice biking to work throughout the month of May with the Louisville Bicycle Club, which is offering free bicycle education classes. Connect with us on Facebook! Bike to Work Day Meet & Ride Locations:
Seneca Park: Meet at the basketball court parking lot, just west of the tennis courts at 7am
Iroquois Park: Meet at the Amphitheater parking lot at 7am
Shawnee Park: Meet at the Southwestern and Broadway entrance at 7am
Southern Indiana: Meet at the top of the ramp on the Indiana side of the Big 4 Bridge at 7:30am
May 18 - Oct. 26, 2017
Gray Street Farmers’ Market Thursdays, 10:30am‒1:30pm (May 18 to Oct. 26) Health Sciences Center, 485 E. Gray St. With 11 unique local vendors, you'll find the finest in farm-fresh local products, including fruits, vegetables, pasture-raised meat & eggs, popcorn, honey & syrup, jams, granola, bread & baked goods, flowers, plants, prepared lunches, food trucks, and more. Cash, debit cards, SNAP benefits, and Senior Vouchers accepted! Open weekly rain or shine. Watch Vendor Spotlights and our 20/20 Talks on food and sustainability at the GSFM YouTube Channel! Access our collection of delicious recipes for local products. More info: GSFM website, contact Market Manager, Melissa Schreck, or follow on .
May 13, 2017
How-To Festival Saturday, May 13th, 10am-3pm Main Library (301 York Street) Want to learn how to How to attract birds, butterflies, & bees to your garden? Grow food with aquaponics? Raise chickens? These are just a sample of more than 100 things you can learn in five hours at the Louisville Free Public Library’s annual How-To Festival. This year’s Festival is a mix of past favorites along with new lessons, such as how to spot fake news, how to use rain barrels and rain gardens, how to start a garden on a vacant lot, and a 10:00am session on how to compost led by UofL's Community Composting director, Brian Barnes. Kid-friendly activities include how to make ice cream in a bag, how to play percussion from around the world, and more! Sessions will be located in more than 20 areas throughout the building and surrounding grounds, transforming the entire library into a giant classroom. Food trucks will be available.
May 9, 2017
Bridging Science and Society: Advocating for Human Rights and Diplomacy while Fighting Disease Worldwide Tuesday, May 9th, 12:30pm, Gheens Science Hall & Rauch Planetarium Dr. Peter Agre, MD shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 2003, with Roderick MacKinnon for his work in the discovery of water channels in cell membranes. He has served as Professor of Medicine and Biological Chemistry at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, President of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and Vice Chancellor of Science and Technology at Duke Medical Center.
May 8, 2017
“I Am Jane Doe” human trafficking documentary & panel discussion Monday, May 8th, 6:30-9pm at the Clifton Center (2117 Payne St.). Register free here. UofL’s Kent School of Social Work is co-sponsoring with Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear a free community screening of the documentary “I Am Jane Doe” about child sex trafficking. The 2017 film, narrated by Academy Award-nominee Jessica Chastain, chronicles the battle of several American mothers on behalf of their middle-school daughters, who are victims of sex trafficking, against printed and online adult classifieds. The 6:30pm screening at the Clifton Center’s Eifler Theater will lead into a panel discussion (8:20-9pm) about the local and worldwide problem. Speakers will include two trafficking survivors, Beshear and two representatives from his office who work on trafficking issues and a Catholic Charities coordinator. Contact Jennifer Middleton, 502-852-3651. Register free here.
May 3, 2017
Urban Studies Horticulture Zone Beautification Day Wednesday, May 3rd, noon, behind Urban Studies Institute (426 W. Bloom) Please join us in the Zone! We will be spreading new mulch over the paths, spreading compost in the raised beds, planting seeds & plants, and generally weeding in the area. Please RSVP to yani.vozos@louisville.edu if you plan to attend.
Mondays, May-Aug., 2017
Garden Commons Workdays Mondays, May-Aug., Noon-1pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden for our group workdays! Learn (by doing) how to grow hyper-local, super-delicious vegetables, herbs, and fruits! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every Monday throughout the summer from noon to 1pm to plant, weed, water, and harvest. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
May 1 to Sept. 30, 2017
National Bike Challenge! May 1st to September 30th, 2017 Saddle up and ride for team UofL in the 2017 National Bike Challenge! Show your support for a healthy lifestyle and sustainable transportation. Register for the National Bike Challenge and Join Team UofL as an individual to compete against your peers. Your miles cycled will count towards the University of Louisville total, as well as qualify employees for great prizes through Get Healthy Now, including the grand prize of a $400 voucher to a local bike shop, co-sponsored by UofL's Sustainability Council! The National Bike Challenge is open to everyone, however the Get Healthy Now competition is restricted to UofL employees, retirees, and their spouses/qualifying adults.
April 23, 2017
Americana Community Center Garden Project Sunday, April 23rd, 10am-3pm, Americana World Community Center (4801 Southside Drive). Donate. Interested in helping the refugees in our community? Americana helps 5,000 individuals yearly. The community garden program supports participants by providing healthy produce for themselves, families, and community while reconnecting with their cultural heritage and identity. You can support Americana's goal of being a beautiful, welcoming, and sustainable community space. With your help, this spring Americana will install a new rain garden and plant pollinator-attracting native perennials around the perimeter of their community garden. UofL students are seeking volunteers and working to raise funds and in-kind donations such as plants, tools, mulch, & seed. Contact: Caroline Miller <crmill15@louisville.edu> or Erica Gaither <erica.gaither@louisville.edu>. Details and RSVP on Facebook Event page.
April 21, 2017
A Seat at the Table: Self-Positioning in Current Social Movements Friday, April 21st, 6:30pm, Strickler Room 101 Want to get involved to improve the social climate we are currently living in? Don’t know how or where to position yourself? Join the Minority Association of Graduate Students (M.A.G.S.) as they host Jamilah Lemieux, former Senior Editor at EBONY and current Vice President of News and Men’s Programming at Interactive One, for a discussion on how to position yourself within current social movements. Co-sponsored by the Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity and International Affairs, the Commission on Diversity & Racial Equality, the Cultural Center, the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, Department of English, Kent School of Social Work, and the School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies. Email uoflmags@gmail.com for more information.
April 21, 2017
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Making Maple Syrup from UofL Trees (Pancake Party!) Friday, April 21st at Noon, Ekstrom Library 2nd Floor Delphi Lab Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! This month, we'll enjoy a Pancake Party as we hear from those who have been tapping maple trees on UofL's campuses! Our guest speaker, David Barker, has been tapping trees and making his own syrup in Louisville for years. During the last two seasons, he has partnered with UofL to experiment with tapping trees on campus - on his own at Shelby Campus and on Belknap Campus as part of BIOL 104-15 - Laboratory for Introduction to Biological Systems. He will give a workshop on the process of tapping trees to make syrup as we all enjoy the delicious fruits of his labor! The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring we'll continue our series of in-person workshops each month on third Fridays at noon. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste! All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website.
April 18, 2017
Farm To Table Dinner Tuesday, April 18th, Doors open at 5pm, Red Barn Tickets: 2 Meal Swipes or PreOrder Pricing through April 14th: $20 ; $25 with wine & cheese Call 502-852-5991 for tickets and details! In advance of Earth Day 2017, UofL Dining will host our annual celebration of local food and farmers! Come join us for this first-class culinary experience - a unique feast of seasonally-appropriate, locally-sourced deliciousness! Dinner will consist of a unique four-course menu, made from scratch by expert chefs using local, farm-fresh ingredients. This will be a filling treat for vegetarians and carnivores alike. Dinner will be served at a series of stations featuring different local ingredients:
TOMATO STATION – Local Hydroponic Tomatoes Heirloom Caprese station with local tomatoes, local mozzarella, shaved spring asparagus, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic reduction.
MUSHROOM STATION – Local Mushrooms Mushroom ragout with fresh pasta & local cheese.
CHICKEN STATION – Local Chicken from Pilgrim’s Pride Local chicken tostadas with shredded local cheese and fresh salsas.
ICE CREAM STATION – Local Ice Cream from Bernoulli Small Batch Ice Cream. Simple Ice Cream Station with ‘The Louie’ Ice Cream and toppings.
April 18, 2017
Schools for Conflict or for Peace in Afghanistan Tuesday, April 18th, 1pm, Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium The 2017 Grawemeyer Awards Lecture Series presents Dana Burde, winner of the 2017 Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order. Education and political science scholar and former aid worker Dana Burde will discuss her award-winning work, which examines the influence foreign-backed funding for education has on war-torn countries and how such aid affects humanitarian and peace-building efforts. Her 2014 book, Schools for Conflict or for Peace in Afghanistan, was grounded in eight years of field research in Afghanistan and Pakistan and backed by Burde’s two decades of work on education in countries affected by conflict. She contends that U.S. aid to education in Afghanistan contributed to conflict rather than prevented it. She also proposes specific policies and demonstrates how U.S. aid to education can support peace. The lecture is free and open to the public. View event flyer
April 17, 2017
Pollinator Workshop Monday, April 17th, 1-2pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden for our final workshop of the semester! We will be focusing on the topic of pollinators, specifically bees! Bees are an integral part of our ecosystem, especially within the garden. Without them, we wouldn't get the wonderful produce we cherish in our gardens and farms. We want to celebrate bees and the beautiful honey they make. Our guest speaker will be Betsy Ramey from the Kentuckiana Beekeepers Association who will be bringing a part of a hive to show us a close and personal view of the function of bees. We will be discussing how to make a garden more pollinator-friendly. Participants will get to taste some local honey and make wildflower seed bombs! Wildflower seed bombs are a composition of soil, seeds, and compost. When you throw it into any neglected landscape, it seeds the next generation of wildflowers that will grow to support the pollinators we depend upon. Participants will go home as guerilla gardeners, ready to fight for a better environment for our pollinators! We have monthly workshops on specific topics but every Monday from 1-2pm we gather to work in the garden. Gloves and tools provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
April 15, 2017
Louisville Urban Tree Symposium Saturday, April 15th, 8:30am – 4:00pm, Ernst Hall Room 103 Registration Required ($0-$25) With the growing discussion of concerns related to the urban tree canopy of Louisville, it's not always easy to see that most of us love trees! On April 15th, we are bringing people together to learn about the many aspects of trees during a community oriented tree symposium that will educate us about trees in Kentuckiana and inform us of the actions we can take to secure their success for years to come. Whatever your interest in trees, we encourage you to join us in what will be an inspiring and motivational forum of experts from both near and far. The Partnership for a Green City is collaborating with TreesLouisville, Louisville Grows and the Louisville Metro Division of Forestry for this special event. Please bring your tree questions and creative energy to this extremely important topic. Tickets cover lunch and some expenses of the event. Scholarships are available by contacting Brent at 852-8854. The agenda is listed below: 8:30—Welcome & Keynote Address: Jill Jonnes—Author of Urban Forests: A Natural History of Trees and People in the American Cityscape (Baltimore, MD) 9:50—Arbor Day Presentation to Louisville Metro Government - a Kentucky Division of Forestry will present the City with the Tree City USA Award for the 17th year! 10:00—10:15 Break and Book Signing 10:15—Pathological Threats to the Urban Forest—Nicole Ward Gauthier (University of Kentucky) 10:45—Pest Threats to the Urban Forest—Joe Boggs (The Ohio State University) 11:15—The Public’s Myths & Fears of Trees in the Built Environment—Bill Fountain (University of Kentucky) 12:00 Lunch—Farm to Fork Catering 1:00—Venerable Trees—Tom Kimmerer - Author of Venerable Trees: History, Biology, and Conservation in the Bluegrass (Lexington, KY) 2:00—Green Careers and Tree Pruning Presentation - Limbwalker owners, Chris O’Bryan and Cory Petry (Louisville, KY). The discussion will focus on how Chris and Cory became passionate about arboriculture, their business ethics, and how they are making a positive impact in protecting the Louisville tree canopy. The presentation will conclude with Chris and Cory providing attendees with hand on pruning basics and demonstrating their daily work with tree climbing and arboriculture best management practices. 4:00—Tree Give Away sponsored by Louisville Metro's Division of Community Forestry (Jefferson County residents that are non-attendees are welcome to be present at this time to receive up to 3 free trees). We are hosting the event at the University of Louisville, which for the seventh consecutive year has won the designation of “Tree Campus USA” from the Arbor Day Foundation, similar to the Tree CIty USA designation mentioned previously. The designation recognizes UofL’s dedication to and investment in outstanding management of campus trees. At a later date, The Partnership will plant a tree on the UofL campus in honor of our speakers as an enduring gesture of thanks!
April 15-23, 2017
UofL Earth Week 2017 In advance of Earth Day 2017, UofL celebrates with a series of daily events designed to engage your passions for our one green planet! Events include:
The Trouble with Transparency: Water, Neoliberal Markets and Class Politics in Bangalore Friday, April 14th at 3pm in Lutz Hall 232 University of Dayton Professor Simanti Dasgupta’s research focuses on the politics of citizenship and human rights in postcolonial India at the intersection of neoliberalism and the development paradigm. Based upon ethnographic work in the Indian city of Bangalore, her talk will focus on the privatization of water, drawing attention to transparency as an attribute that is shared both by water and the market. Rather than looking at water as a basic amenity and water as a commodity as two separate domains, Dasgupta shows that how the transparency of one marks the limit of the other, impacting claims of citizenship and access to water for socially marginalized residents of Bangalore.
April 14, 2017
Sustainability Roundtable: Social Decision Making and Sustainability Lab Friday, April 14th, 11am-noon, Life Sciences Room 135 Please join us for UofL's final Sustainability Roundtable this spring! Dr. Daniel DeCaro (Urban & Public Affairs, Psychological & Brain Sciences) will be discussing his study of societal cooperation and sustainability of shared natural resources in the lab. This study investigates the psychological processes involved when groups of otherwise competitive stakeholders work together to solve difficult social and environment problems. The experiment he will be talking about examines when and how two fundamental aspects of human governance, participatory democracy (e.g., voting) and enforcement (e.g., economic sanctions), encourage societal cooperation, helping groups sustain a shared resource. He did this experiment with Nobelist Elinor Ostrom (Indiana University), Marco Janssen and Allen Lee (Arizona State University), continuing Ostrom's work on citizen-led (self-governance) of environmental resources. It is the precursor to Dr. DeCaro's 5-year National Science Foundation project, which examines additional aspects of societal cooperation (Award #1658608). The format is a 30-40 minute presentation followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability (or social-ecological resilience) can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Daniel DeCaro.
April 13, 2017
From People to Pixels: Mapping Global Population Patterns with the WorldPop Project Thursday, April 13th, noon, University Club, $15 Lunch Reservations Required The College of Arts and Sciences and the Liberal Studies Project offer the monthly Meet the Professor series to highlight the college’s research and cultural offerings. On April 13th, we'll hear from Geography and Geosciences professors Andrea Gaughan and Forrest Stevens. They received a Gates Foundation grant to work on their WorldPop project that generates open source human population maps. Contemporary, fine spatial scale, gridded population data is a crucial component for research across disciplines. Such data is necessary for understanding the ‘now’ of hazard risk and mitigation management, health and disease modelling, economic, environmental, and sustainability related work. The maps have been broadly adopted by international and government agencies for effective policy, planning, and interventions where a strong foundation of evidence is needed. Reservations are required for each Meet the Professor, with $15 payment by check. To reserve a spot, contact Janna Tajibaeva at 852-2247 or via email no later than April 10th.
April 11, 2017
Undergraduate Research and Community Engagement Symposium Tuesday, April 11th, 12:30 - 4:00pm, Shumaker Research Building 1st Floor Community engagement and community-based learning such as service learning projects are all part of undergraduate research. Faculty and students are encouraged to submit abstracts about their community engagement work inside or outside of the classroom (especially joint projects between faculty and students). This Symposium is a chance for undergraduates to share with the university community how faculty, staff and students are applying teaching/learning, research and service to address community needs. It provides a forum where students can showcase projects that build on and enrich community engagement across the disciplines. It is an opportunity for students, faculty and the community to come together to celebrate the learning happening through service and community engagement. It is a place for students to learn about research and other community outreach activities at UofL. Full details and abstract submission information here.
April 11, 2017
Nuts and Bolts of Community-Engaged Research Tuesday, April 11th, noon-1pm, Ekstrom Library, 3rd Floor Community-engaged research is an emerging area in many academic disciplines. Engaged research has some unique characteristics and should be tailored to be venue- and discipline-specific. This Dine & Discover session will explore how faculty can generate scholarly (research and theoretical) products from their engaged work focused on community and student impact. More info and registration here.
April 7, 2017
Panel: Women Faculty of Color Friday, April 7th, 2-4pm Shumaker Research Building room 139 Join us to hear graduate students and faculty of color share their own stories of success and struggle and discuss tools and strategies for building lasting relationships and staying motivated and energized as academics. As a member of the ACC, UofL has been able to sponsor several graduate students & faculty to attend the Women Faculty of Color conference which aims to help current faculty and emerging scholars of color “gain lessons, ideas, tools, and strategies to bring back to their institutions, organizations, and communities; make new contacts and build lasting relationships; [and become more] inspired, motivated, energized, and empowered.” The women who have been sponsored to attend the conference will serve as panelists for our annual Women’s Panel. The panelists will share some of the tools and strategies they learn at the conference and share their own stories, including their struggles and successes, as women faculty of color. Panelists include: Khirsten Echols, PhD Student, Department of English - Rhetoric and Composition; Sara Alvarez, PhD Student, Department of English - Rhetoric and Composition; Jelisa Clark, PhD Student, Department of Sociology; Ashanka Kumari, PhD Student, Department of English - Rhetoric and Composition; Dr. J’Amie Jennings, Assistant Professor, Department of Health Management and Systems Sciences; Dr. Detra Johnson, Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership, Evaluation, and Organizational Development; and moderator Dr. Latonia Craig, Associate Director of Admissions and Diversity Recruitment, School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies. Please register for this event here.
April 7, 2017
UofL Arbor Day Celebration Friday, April 7th, 11am-2pm, between Louisville Hall & UTA (4th & Brandeis) April 7th is Arbor Day 2017 in Kentucky! Come help us restore Louisville's shrinking tree canopy. Join us for a celebration of UofL’s on-going commitment to trees and our status as a Tree Campus USA(for 7 years running!).
At noon, you can help us plant a tree outside of Louisville Hall!
Take home a free native tree sapling to plant in your yard or neighborhood! We'll be giving away 100 Eastern Redbuds and 100 Roughleaf Dogwoods (provided by the Jefferson County Soil & Water Conservation District), and 25 Yellowwoods propagated by UofL Grounds.
Tree-themed activities with prizes and free apples for everyone!
Bike-blender smoothies made entirely with tree fruits and nuts!
Co-sponsored by UofL's Sustainability Council, Campus Housing, UofL Dining, Office of Health Promotion, and the Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District.
April 7, 2017
TEDxUofL 2017: Growth Friday, April 7th, 10am-4pm, Red Barn. Free Registration(s) Required. The Dept. of Urban and Public Affair’s Planning Student Organization is hosting the third installment of TEDxUofL, this time on the theme of Growth. Speakers from many different fields will discuss ways in which creative ideas and a strong sense of community can be utilized to grow a better world where every culture is accepted for who they are. The day will be divided into three sections, each requiring separate registration via the links below: Session 1: Cultural Competency | 10-11:30am Dr. Aaron Rollins - Professor of Public Administration, University of Louisville Tony Belak, JD - Associate Director, International Center for Compassionate Organizations Dr. Pradeep Deshpand e- CEO, Six Sigma and Advanced Control Dr. Brandy Kelly Pryor - Director, Center For Health Equity Session 2: Community | 12-1:30pm John Hopkins - Senior Program Coordinator, Center For Neighborhoods Eric Blair - Job Developer, Kentucky Refugee Ministries Jessica Pendergrass - Director, Louisville Grows Lynn Rippy - Director, YouthBuild Session 3: Creation | 2-3:30pm Mark Hogg - Founder and CEO, Waterstep Josh Miller - COO and Co-Founder/Partner, IDEAS xLAB Dr. Nat Irvin, II - Professor of Business, University of Louisville Ehren Reed - Outreach Program Manager, Louisville Visual Art Due to the venue capacity, restriction by TED, and our interest in allowing as many people as possible to attend this event, you must pre-register for each session individually. Further information at tedx.uofl.com or email pso.louisville@gmail.com.
April 6, 2017
Killing the Black Body Redux: 20 Years of Reproductive Violence & Justice Thursday, April 6th, 5:30pm, Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium Dr. Dorothy Roberts will be speaking for the Minx Auerbach Lecture in Women's & Gender Studies. Dr. Roberts is an American scholar, public intellectual, and social justice advocate. She writes and lectures on gender, race and class in legal issues. Her concerns include changing thinking and policy on reproductive health, child welfare and bioethics. Roberts is the author of Fatal Invention: How Science, Politics, and Big Business Re-create Race in the 21st Century; Shattered Bonds: The Color of Child Welfare; and Killing the Black Body: Race, Reproduction, and the Meaning of Liberty. She has published more than 50 articles and essays in books, journals, newspapers, and magazines as well as co-authored casebooks on constitutional law and women and the law. The lecture is free and open to the public; reception to follow.
April 5, 2017
Boehl Distinguished Lecture in Land Use Policy: Communities & Ecosystems Wednesday, April 5th, 6pm, Law School room 275 Keith Hirokawa is a national expert in environmental, natural resources, land use, and property law. His research focuses on local environmental law, ecosystem services policy, watershed management, and environmental impact analysis. He is co-editor of Greening Local Government (ABA, 2012). Professor Hirokawa is Associate Professor of Law at Albany Law School, and previously taught at law schools at Texas Wesleyan University and University of Oregon. He practiced land use and environmental law in Oregon and Washington, was heavily involved with community groups and nonprofit organizations., and has spoken with U.S. EPA staff about sustaining ecosystem services through local environmental law. Professor Hirokawa was named Distinguished Environmental Scholar by Vermont Law School for Summer 2017. He earned his JD and MA degrees from the University of Connecticut, and his LLM in Environmental and Natural Resources Law from Lewis & Clark Law School. The Boehl Distinguished Lecture Series in Land Use Policy is one of several law and policy initiatives in land use and environmental responsibility at the University of Louisville, and is supported by the Herbert Boehl Fund, the Kentucky Research Challenge Trust Fund, and the Center for Land Use & Environmental Responsibility.
April 5, 2017
Louisville Sustainability Forum: Can Biophilia Save Nature in Cities? Wednesday, April 5th, 12:00 - 1:30 pm Passionist Earth and Spirit Center, St Agnes's Aloysius Hall, (1924 Newburg Road) UofL Biology Professor, Margaret Carreiro, will be the featured presenter at this month's Louisville Sustainability Forum. "Biophilia" describes how people have innate love for, attachment to, and even need for nature. It also expresses the notion that, as a design imperative, cities are more livable when they have more nature, and that people are happier and healthier when they have more contact with nature, from wild parks away from traffic to street trees and flowers. Dr. Carreiro's UofL research has focused on the Ecology of Cities and Suburbs. She and her students have quantified how the takeover of our forests by invasive exotic plants, like shrub honeysuckle, affect soil erosion, soil nutrients, decomposition, earthworms and plant communities in our woodland parks, along our stream banks and interstate highways, and in forested wetlands. Dr. Carreiro has also collaborated with the Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy on studies that assess the impacts of removing exotic plants from park woodlands. Now she has begun to study residential land and its potential to support species like pollinators in cities. She will speak on how we can join forces to make a large-scale contribution to the conservation of native species in this city and its suburbs, and why doing so is important not only for nature but for people. After her talk, we'll hear shorter presentations on: > Protecting, Restoring, and Celebrating the Waterways of Kentucky with Ward Wilson, Kentucky Waterways Alliance > Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve with Tavia Cathcart Brown, executive director Now in its eleventh year, the purposes of the Louisville Sustainability Forum are: 1. We hold and promote the intention of sustainability for Louisville. 2. We establish and nourish relationships that strengthen community and create change. 3. We create a space for discussion that inspires, motivates and deepens our ability to catalyze social change.
April 4, 2017
Anne Braden Institute 10th Anniversary and “Beyond Vietnam” read-in Tuesday, April 4th. 11:30am-1:30pm Ekstrom Quad & SAC Ramp. 4:30-6pm Ekstrom 258. On April 4, 2007, Julian Bond cut the ceremonial ribbon at Room 258 of Ekstrom Library, marking the official opening of the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research. April 4, 2017, marks the 10th anniversary of that occasion, as well as the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King delivering his powerful “Beyond Vietnam” speech. To commemorate both of these events, the ABI will be sponsoring a “Beyond Vietnam” read-in on the Ekstrom Library quad and the Student Activities Center bridge of the UofL Belknap campus, from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM. From 4:30-6 PM, we will host a 10th Anniversary Open House in the ABI to celebrate 10 years of bridging the gap between academic research and community activism. Join us for food, drinks, and community. All are welcome.
April 3 to May 3, 2017
Lighten Your Load! Move-Out Waste Reduction April 3rd through May 3rd Moving out? Don't throw it out! During the spring move out, special collection bins will be set up in the lobbies of all UofL residence halls for the donation of any unwanted items: clothing, shoes, accessories, linens, appliances, lamps, electronics, decor, rugs, bags, school supplies, toiletries, cleaning supplies, non-perishable food items, and anything else you'd rather not keep. Two sets of bins will be available in each lobby - one for Goodwill items and another for donations of non-perishable food items that we will donate to the hungry through St. Vincent de Paul. Help us achieve our goal of Zero Waste for Move-Out 2017! Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is proud to partner with UofL Housing & Residence Life and the UofL Sustainability Council for this initiative!
In advance of Earth Day 2017, a special "Lighten Your Load (on the Earth)" free swap will be set up from 11am - 2pm on Thursday, April 20th, 11am-2pm, SAC Ramp - all are welcome to come take or donate items.
March 31, 2017
Sustainability Roundtable: Metro Office of Sustainability Friday, March 31st, 11am-noon, Life Sciences Room 135 Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable series on alternating Fridays at 11am January 20th through April 14th! On March 31st, we'll hear from Andrea Webster of the Office of Sustainability (Louisville Metro Government), providing a Program Overview and Q&A. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability (or social-ecological resilience) can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Daniel DeCaro.
March 30, 2017
13th Documentary Film Screening and Discussion Thursday, March 30th, 5:30pm, Gheens Science Hall & Rauch Planetarium Join us for a free screening of Ava Duvurnay’s 13th, an Academy Award Nominee for Best Documentary featuring scholars, activists and politicians analyzing the criminalization of African Americans and the U.S. prison boom. The film offers a thought-provoking look at the intersection of race, justice and mass incarceration in the United States, and will be followed by a panel discussion. This program is co-sponsored by the UofL Department of Philosophy, Commonwealth Center for Humanities and Society, and Gheens Science Hall & Rauch Planetarium.
March 30, 2017
Hill Street Blues?! Public Meetings on Redesign Thursday, March 30th, 11:30am-1:30pm & 5-7pm, Ekstrom Library Room W210 (directions) Members of the university community and the public are encouraged to join us for this discussion with Metro Public Works about plans to repave and reconfigure an important corridor on the edge of Belknap Campus: Hill Street from 1st St to Meriwether Ave. The city is seeking input on how this corridor could be reconfigured to make it safer for all road users, including drivers, transit riders, cyclists and pedestrians. Bring your ideas and come prepared to comment on the options that will be presented. You are also encouraged to participate in Bicycling For Louisville's advocacy survey to gauge public opinion about this and other potential projects in the coming months and years.
March 28, 2017
Green Landscape Management Equipment Expo Tuesday, March 28th, 12:30-2:00pm, UofL Grounds Shop (1820 Arthur St, enter lot from Floyd St at black screened fence) Come see green-powered (non-gasoline/diesel) equipment and see how advanced “clean” has become. Feel it, use it, drive it and talk with representatives. 12:30-1pm Meet and Greet 1-2pm Presentations and Roundtable Discussion Sponsored by the Green Grounds/Spaces and Maintenance Equipment Team of the Partnership for a Green City.
March 27, 2017
Islamophobia and Race Symposium Monday, March 27th, 9am-5:30pm, Ekstrom Library's Chao Auditorium Come examine rising discrimination against Muslims in the United States and the effects seen in recent elections, travel bans and anti-Muslim organizations. Scholars with expertise in law, sociology, anthropology and cultural studies will share their views on topics ranging from the increase in anti-Muslim fringe groups to the racialization of religion since 9/11. Organizers intend for the discussions to appeal to the general public, especially community members from religious, academic, international, nonprofit, civil rights and peace and justice groups. Three panel discussions will focus on:
Race, Religion and Power: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives (9:30am-noon). Speakers will be Sahar Aziz, law, Texas A&M University; Greg Hutcheson, Spanish, UofL; and Junaid Rana, Asian American studies, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign.
Representations, Mobilizations and the Media (1:30-3:30pm). Speakers will be Christopher Bail, sociology, Duke University; and Evelyn Alsultany, Arab and Muslim American studies, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.
Islamophobia and Racism on the Ground (3:45-5:30pm). Speakers will be Donna Auston, anthropology, Rutgers University; and Louise Cainkar, sociology, Marquette University.
All lectures are free and open to the public. This event is presented by UofL's Middle East and Islamic Studies Program, generously funded by the Snowy Owl Foundation and co-sponsored by UofL’s Liberal Studies Project, Commonwealth Center for the Humanities and Society, and the Department of Anthropology. More information online here, or call 502-852-8977.
March 24, 2017
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Butterflies & #TAKE2FORLOU Friday, Mar. 24th at Noon, Ekstrom W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! On March 24th, we'll hear from several amazing guests: 1. Hart Hagan of Wild Ones discussing his work to protect native biodiversity through enhancing butterfly and moth habitat; and 2. Christy Ray from the Louisville Water Company and Mallory Kramer with @sustainalou on the new #TAKE2FORLOU campaign to help you ditch disposable for durable! The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring we'll continue our series of in-person workshops each month on third Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste! All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website.
March 23, 2017
Coalition of Immokalee Workers: Return to Human Rights Tour Thursday, March 23rd, 5pm, Meet outside Ekstrom Library to march to SAC Wendy’s Join farmworkers and Fair Food supporters from across the nation for the Coalition of Immokalee Workers’ Return to Human Rights Tour, calling on Wendy’s to make a real, verifiable commitment to protecting farmworkers’ fundamental human rights. Come out if you agree that the University of Louisville should not continue to play host to the only major fast food corporation to hold out from the CIW’s Fair Food Program. Join the local fight against corporate human rights abuses with the Cardinal Student/Farmworker Alliance. #BoycottWendys #BootTheBraids A bus of farmworkers from Immokalee and their allies will be stopping in Louisville during a 2,000-mile trek through more than a dozen U.S. cities for the monumental Return to Human Rights Tour. The CIW is ready to share its signature energy and messageof hope and resilience with thousands of students, people of faith and community allies who will meet them in unstoppable action to advance the national Wendy's Boycott along every stop of the way. If we are to keep building a broad and inclusive movement to protect the fundamental human rights of farmworkers, and of all people at the center of struggles for justice, this kind of long-lasting vision and persistencewill be needed to pull us through this uncertain moment, and to bring Wendy's into the Fair Food Program.
March 22, 2017
World Water Day: Taste The Tap Wednesday, March 22nd, 11am-1pm, SAC Multipurpose Room In recognition of the UN's World Water Day on March 22nd, UofL will be encouraging you to take action to tackle the water crisis. Around the world, there are over 663 million people living without a safe water supply close to home, spending countless hours queuing or trekking to distant sources, and coping with the health impacts of using contaminated water. Thankfully, Louisville is one place where these issues are not so acute and we are blessed with award-winning, safe, delicious water as close as the nearest tap. It's time to recognize this fact and ditch wasteful bottled water for good. Stop by the table and participate in our Tap Water Challenge to see if you can taste the difference! You'll walk away with a refillable bottle for your participation. #puretap
March 20, 2017
Garden Commons Workshop: Native Plants Monday, March 20th, 1-2pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden for a special workshop on native plants and the vital functions they play in sustaining healthy ecosystems. Our special guest will be Margaret Shea of Dropseed Native Plant Nursery in Goshen, KY. We'll plant some natives in the garden and take a tour of the Biology Department's new Native Plant Garden on the west side of the Life Sciences building. Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every Monday at 1pm from Jan. 16th to Apr. 24th. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
The Campus Tree Advisory Committee is open to all employees, students & community members interested in helping UofL protect & expand our tree population. We meet just once a semester. The agenda includes:
Updates: recent tree plantings, removals and maintenance plans (Greg & Aaron)
Report-back from local mills re: milling UofL wood from campus trees that have to be removed (Russ)
Planning for tree-related Service Learning Projects (all) - Report from 2017 Maple-Tapping with BIOL labs - Any other classes on offer which are/could integrate tree-related service learning? - Encouraging UofL folks to get involved in Louisville Grows community planting: Saturday, March 18, 2017, 10am - 3pm - California Neighborhood Tree Planting (170 trees)
Other items? Contact the Chair, Justin Mog at justin.mog@louisville.edu
March 7, 2017
An Evening with David Grossman Tuesday, March 7th, 7:30pm, Ekstrom Library Chao Auditorium Born in Jerusalem in 1954, David Grossman has been hailed as a “secular prophet” and his fiction and journalism have been translated into over thirty-five languages. He is the author of eight novels and two journalistic books addressing the lives of Israel’s Arab minority and that of Palestinians in the West Bank. His gripping epic To the End of the Land was proclaimed one of the most searing antiwar novels ever written, appearing on over a dozen Top 10 Books of 2010. During a time of growing unease and uncertainty, both here and in Israel, David Grossman’s humanity and penetrating thoughtfulness will be especially appreciated. David Grossman’s visit to Louisville is supported by the JHFE, Commonwealth Center for the Humanities & Society, University of Louisville Office of Diversity and International Affairs, International Students and Scholars Services, Department of Comparative Humanities, Creative Writing & the Department of English. This evening with internationally acclaimed novelist, journalist and peace activist David Grossman is the third annual Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence presentation. It is free and open to the public and includes a book signing afterward.
March 7, 2017
Engaged Scholarship Symposium: Crossing Disciplinary Boundaries: Expanding the Signature Partnership Initiative Tuesday, March 7th, 11:30am-1:30pm, MITC Bigelow Hall UofL's Office of Community Engagement will host this symposium focused on interdisciplinary/interprofessional engagement, bringing the different schools and colleges together to explore how engaged teaching, research, and service can expand on the great work of the Signature Partnership Initiative. Come hear faculty panelists and their community partners share how they are engaged in interdisciplinary/interprofessional work. An update on progress made on community engagement based on recommendations from last year’s symposium will be provided. Contact: Henry Cunningham, 502-852-6026. Light lunch will be served. Event is free, but registration is required.
March 6, 2017
Collective Courage: Diversity, Collaborative Economics and the Law Monday, March 6th, Noon-1:30pm, Law School 275. Free Registration Required. Many black leaders were actually talking about and creating co-ops, though that's not what they were famous for. W.E.B Du Bois, A. Philip Randolph, Marcus Garvey, Ella Jo Baker, and others all spoke or wrote about, and were involved in black cooperatives and democratic ownership. African American cooperatives grew side by side with the European American cooperative movement, and grew side by side with the long civil rights movement. Worker cooperatives and other cooperative enterprises can spur neighborhood revitalization and equitable, sustainable growth. That's because they create meaningful jobs and build community wealth while grooming local leaders and inspiring democratic participation. So argues scholar, activist, and Cooperative Hall-of-Famer, Dr. Jessica Gordon Nembhard, author of “Collective Courage: A History of African American Cooperative Economic Thought and Practice.” Her book reveals the rich, hidden history of African American cooperatives. The 30,000 co-ops in the United States today have helped create 2.1 million jobs and contributed more than $150 billion to our total income. The groundbreaking work chronicles African American cooperative business ownership and its place in the movements for Black civil rights and economic equality. Through her research, Gordon Nembhard finds that African Americans, as well as other people of color and low-income people, have benefited greatly from cooperative ownership and democratic economic participation throughout the nation’s history. Dr. Nembhard is Associate Professor of Community Justice and Social Economic Development in the Department of Africana Studies at John Jay College, City University of New York. Join her for a discussion of the history of African American cooperative economics and what role the cooperative model can play today. She will be joined in a panel discussion with Sadiqa Reynolds, President and CEO of the Louisville Urban League, and UofL Law professor Ariana Levinson. Lunch will be provided. Free and open to the public, but registration is required for the March 6th event at the Law School.
In addition to her free, public lecture in the Law School, she will be speaking on Sunday, March 5th at 2:00pm in the Main branch of the Louisville Free Public Library. This program is free, but tickets are required - register here for the March 5th lecture at the Public Library.
Co-sponsors include: UofL's Brandeis School of Law, Louisville Free Public Library, UofL's Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, Louisville Food Co-op, Louisville Urban League, Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace & Justice, Sowers of Justice Network, and UofL's Office of the VP for Diversity & International Affairs.
March 3, 2017
Sustainability Roundtable: MSD's Critical Repair and Reinvestment Plan Friday, March 3rd, 11am-noon, Life Sciences Room 135 Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable series on alternating Fridays at 11am this spring! On March 3rd, we'll hear from Jordan Basham, MS4 Environmental Programs Engineer for Louisville's Metropolitan Sewer District. He'll be discussing MSD's Critical Repair and Reinvestment Plan which includes a comprehensive assessment of the major stormwater, wastewater, and flooding risks our community faces today and what needs to be done to address those risks. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability (or social-ecological resilience) can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Daniel DeCaro.
Feb. 23, 2017
Free Bike Repair Thursday, February 23rd, 10am-1pm, Freedom Park (outside Ville Grill) Bring your bike to Freedom Park (between 2nd & 3rd streets, in front of the Ville Grill) for free bike repair sponsored by UofL's Student Cycling Coalition! We don't have a full inventory of new parts, but we'll be equipped with enough tools and knowledge to do minor repairs or maintenance for free!! Come by if you bike is making a weird noise, if your brakes aren't tight, or if you just need more air to help your bike roll a little quicker. We'll be there from 10-1 to help you out or talk about anything bikes. Spare tubes will be on sale for $5 and UofL Cycling Caps will be on sale for $20, while supplies last! Connect with us on Facebook.
Feb. 23, 2017
Albertus Gorman: At the Intersection of Nature and Culture Thursday, February 23rd, 9:30-10:30am, Room 114 Schneider Hall Since 2003, Albertus Gorman has imagined himself as the “Unofficial Artist in Residence” at the Falls of the Ohio State Park in Clarksville, IN. In the wake of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial of which our area played a key role…Gorman became alarmed at how much the physical environment had changed since the early explorations of our country. Realizing that this process is ever continuing, the artist sought to document and understand where we are in this moment in time and space by making art from the materials that the Ohio River deposits into the park through flooding. Using very simple means, Gorman has developed over time, different artmaking strategies and a vocabulary of materials and forms from which he creates his relational art. Gorman sees his projects as being collaboration with Nature and among his favored materials are river-polished Styrofoam, driftwood, plastic, coal, glass and more. Although his artistic activities occur within a localized park, Gorman uses his Wordpress blog, “Artist at Exit 0 Riverblog” to communicate with people around the world. Albertus Gorman is the Coordinator of Public Programs and Engagement at the Carnegie Center for Art and History in New Albany, IN. In addition to being an exhibiting artist, Gorman is also known for his curatorial and writing activities. From 1990 to 1999, he was the Curator at the Louisville Visual Art Association at the old Water Tower. Gorman has also worked at Swanson Cralle Gallery and B. Deemer Gallery and directed the StudioWorks program for adult artists with developmental disabilities. Currently, Gorman is in a two person exhibition with Mack Dryden entitled “Cross Currents” at Louisville’s Craft(s) Gallery and Mercantile which ends on February 28, 2017.
Feb. 21, 2017
International Roundtable Tuesday, Feb. 21st, 6-8pm, Red Barn Tickets: $8 for students, $15 for others. Reserve a ticket online Join UofL's Honors Student Council, the Peace, Justice & Conflict Transformation program, SGA, and the Society of Porter Scholars for a night of conversation, education, and community. This catered fundraiser will be one in which students, faculty, staff, and community members are encouraged to sit together and speak with local refugees who have been resettled in Louisville. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear about their lived experiences since coming to the United States. All the proceeds will benefit Kentucky Refugee Ministries, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to providing resettlement services to refugees "in order to promote self-sufficiency and successful integration into our community." KRM is committed to offering access to community resources and opportunities and to promoting awareness of diversity for the benefit of the whole community. You can reserve a ticket online - and tickets can be paid for at the Etscorn Honors Center in Threlkeld Hall. Connect with us on Facebook.
Feb. 21, 2017
Can Biophilia Save Nature?: Why more scientists and artists need to team up to save biodiversity Tuesday, Feb. 21st, 10-11am, Room 114 Schneider Hall This special lecture on art and the environment will be presented by Dr. Margaret Carreiro, Associate Professor of Biology at the University of Louisville. Her research focuses on Urban and Suburban Ecology, Ecosystem Ecology, Soil Ecology, and Restoration Ecology. Free and open to the public.
Feb. 20, 2017
Fair Trade Coffee Tasting Monday, Feb. 20th, lunch-time, Ville Grill In celebration of the UN's World Day of Social Justice, UofL Dining will be hosting a special Fair Trade Coffee Tasting, featuring the righteously delicious, ethically-sourced coffee available at various venues on campus. Come sample the goodness and learn what Fair Trade is and why it matters to impoverished farmers and to the environment that sustains us all!
Feb. 17, 2017
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Energy Conservation Strategies Friday, Feb. 17th at Noon, Ekstrom W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! This month, in support of Ecolympics 2017, we'll hear from Sarah Lynn Cunningham, a local environmental engineer, energy consultant, and Executive Director of the Louisville Climate Action Network. Sarah Lynn will be sharing practical tips for conserving energy, reducing your carbon footprint, and living more sustainably on and off campus. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring we'll continue our series of in-person workshops each month on third Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste! All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website.
Feb. 17, 2017
Sustainability Roundtable: Using Lepidoptera to Measure and Increase Biodiversity Friday, Feb. 17th, 11am-noon, Life Sciences Room 135 Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable series on alternating Fridays at 11am January 20th through April 14th! On Feb. 17th, we'll hear from Hart Hagan, Environmental Educator at Wild Ones Louisville, on "Using Lepidoptera to Measure and Increase Biodiversity." The format is a 30-40 minute presentation followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability (or social-ecological resilience) can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Daniel DeCaro.
Feb. 13, 2017
Screening: Vanishing of the Bees Monday, Feb. 13th, 6:30-9pm, SAC Floyd Theater The Engage Lead Serve Board's Animal Welfare and Green Initiatives are hosting a screening of the documentary film Vanishing of the Bees about the global crisis of rapidly decreasing bee populations. The film draws correlations between colony collapse disorder and widespread pesticide use. After the screening, stay for a panel discussion with local experts and beekeepers to dive further into the topic and answer questions related to bees, biodiversity loss, and what the loss of species means to humans. FREE FOOD, great conversations, and a stinging topic included!!! If you would like to submit a question early or if you can't make it but would like to submit a question, do that online here. Connect with us on Facebook.
Feb. 13, 2017
Maple Tapping Workshop Monday, Feb. 13th, 1pm-2pm in Cultural Center Multipurpose Room & Garden Commons Join us in UofL's sustainable Garden Commons to learn about the process of tapping maple trees and making maple syrup. Our guest speaker, David Barker, has been tapping trees and making his own syrup in Louisville for years. He will give a workshop on the process and (if the weather is suitable) do a hands-on demonstration of installing taps and buckets on our own maple trees in the Garden Commons. Participants can also get a small taste of last year's maple syrup made from the sap of UofL's own maple trees! This event will begin inside the Cultural Center, in the Multipurpose room. We will then move outside to do the tapping demonstration. Please dress appropriately. Connect with us on Facebook.
Feb. 13, 2017
Ecolympics Kick-off Party! Monday, Feb. 13th, 11am-2pm in SAC Multipurpose Room Campus Housing & UofL's Sustainability Council are throwing a party to launch Ecolympics 2017 - Two fun sustainability competitions to get you engaged in saving our one green planet! Join us over lunch with a DJ, informational booths, Sustainability Quiz Bowl, prizes, e-waste recycling & more! Learn what you can do to make a difference and help your residence hall win the competition.
E-waste Recycling Collection Feb. 13th 8:30am-3pm at the SAC Multipurpose Room UofL will be offering a collection of electronic wastes for recycling throughout the day. We can recycle any electronic consumer items, including: all computers, monitors, televisions, printers, copiers, scanners, servers, networking equipment, fax machines, telephones and cellphones, RAM/memory, hard drives, battery backups, and peripherals such as keyboards, mice, speakers, AC adapters, and mixed computer cables/wires. Please make sure your data has been wiped from your device before recycling.
Feb. 9, 2017
Info Session: Alternative Spring Break Service Trip: Baltimore - Food Security & Youth Development Thursday, Feb. 9th, 6pm in SAC W307. At this Information Session, you will learn about ASB, specifics about the upcoming trip to Baltimore, testimonies from trip participants, and have the opportunity to ask any questions you have. We will provide pizza and drinks for dinner. If you attend the session, then you will receive a $35 discount off of your trip cost. The trip will be March 11-17, 2017. Cost $225. Why not use your Spring Break to do something fun AND positive? UofL will host this Alternative Service Break trip to Baltimore, Maryland with a focus on advancing food security and youth development through urban agriculture. Apply today!
Feb. 8, 2017
7th Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Conference Wednesday, Feb. 8th, 6:00-8:30pm, SAC Multipurpose Room The UofL Women’s Center and Women4Women Student Board are raising awareness of human trafficking in Kentucky to educate students and the community about the complex issue of human trafficking and to encourage taking action to prevent it. The first part of the program consists of a "Human Trafficking 101" training led by Amy Leenerts of Free2Hope on ways to prevent human trafficking. Following this training, we'll hear from a survivor of trafficking and creator of the Kristy Love Foundation, Angela Renfro. Afterward, representatives from various community and campus organizations will be on hand to distribute information on resources for victims of human trafficking and survivors. These organizations will provide information on how the community can get involved. We want to give attendees concrete steps to get involved in the fight, and there is no better way to do this than through organizations on the ground. Admission is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. Register now to reserve a seat.
Feb. 6, 2017
Discussion: Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome and Black Healing Monday, Feb. 6th, 6:30-8:30pm, School of Public Health and Information Sciences (485 E. Gray St) Room 103 Guest facilitator Pam Newman is an organizer for black liberation and a student and mental health advocate. At this discussion participants will explore the theory of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome (PTSS) which was developed by Dr. Joy DeGruy. PTSS explains how generations of slavery have traumatically affected black individuals and communities and how healing can be promoted and sustained. This discussion is primarily for students, faculty and staff interested and supportive of exploring these subjects. Several copies of Dr. DeGruy’s book will be given away to a few participants at this event! Sponsored by the UofL School of Public Health and Information Sciences, Office of Public Health Practice & Community Outreach, and the Health Sciences Center's Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Registration and full details here.
Feb. 5 to Apr. 1, 2017
Ecolympics 2017 Two fun sustainability competitions to get you engaged in saving our one green planet!
RecycleMania! - February 5th to April 1st, 2017 A friendly annual competition among North American universities. During this 8 week period, UofL will compete to reduce waste, increase recycling & composting, and raise conservation awareness across all three campuses! Keep up with the Cards progress at the RecycleMania website.
Help the Cards to victory by avoiding disposables (bring your own mug, bottle, plate, etc.) and fully utilizing UofL’s amazingly easy, single-stream recycling system that lets you recycle everything in the same bin, everywhere on campus: all types of plastic, paper, cardboard, metal, and glass! Details on what you can recycle at UofL here.
New for 2017: We're now collecting food wastes for composting from all Campus Housing locations and adding those numbers to UofL's organics recycling totals! Look for a compost collection bin in your residence hall's common kitchen or trash room, and add your organic wastes to our totals! Please no animal/dairy products or liquids, but otherwise, if it came from a plant, we want to compost it: fruit & vegetable wastes/peels/rinds/seeds, bread, pasta, rice, tea bags, coffee grounds/filters, even paper products (tissues, towels, napkins, plates, cups, newspaper, etc.). >> To raise awareness about food waste and composting, UofL Dining will host Weigh The Waste events during lunch at the Ville Grill on February 16th, March 23rd, and April 13th.
New for 2017: We'll be competing in the E-waste Recycling category, and offering a collection of electronic wastes for recycling Feb. 13th 8:30am-3pm at the SAC Multipurpose Room. We can recycle any electronic consumer items, including: all computers, monitors, televisions, printers, copiers, scanners, servers, networking equipment, fax machines, telephones and cellphones, RAM/memory, hard drives, battery backups, and peripherals such as keyboards, mice, speakers, AC adapters, and mixed computer cables/wires. Please make sure your data has been wiped from your device before recycling.
Live on campus? Win with conservation! UofL residence halls will compete amongst each other and battle together against campuses across the country to see who can reduce electricity use the most over three weeks. All you have to do is stop wasting energy! Turn off lights/TVs/computers; unplug anything you're not actively using; skip the elevator for the stairs; close windows tightly; dry clothes on a rack/line; take quick showers or shower with solar power at the SRC; etc.
Make a personal commitment to reduce and keep track of each hall's progress with UofL's Building Dashboard! Click on the links below to see how much electricity your hall is using and to make a commitment to conserve!
The UofL residence hall which cuts electricity use the most will win a specially catered dinner and a Green Renovation project for the hall!
Get in the running to win a bicycle (or $400 bike shop voucher) for Ecolympics 2017! Through the end of RecycleMania on April 1st, post photos of yourself taking green actions on social media using the hashtag #ULecolympics2017 and tag @uoflsustainable. The person posting the most green actions will win! Any sustainable action counts: recycling, composting, donating reusable items, riding a bike or bus, carpooling, buying local, taking the stairs, unplugging, turning off lights, TVs & devices, air-drying laundry & choosing the cold setting, taking shorter showers, etc.
Feb. 4, 2017
Engage Kentucky Symposium 2017 Saturday, Feb. 4th, 9am-3pm, Humanities Building Join the Engage Lead Serve Board in an interactive and fascinating conference to learn about enriching your community. The purpose of this social change-oriented event is to forge active citizens, and we invite you to be a part of this symposium! The goal is to provide leadership tools for those who attend this symposium through the experiences and knowledge gained through listening to our Keynote Speakers, Aeriel and Kyle Ashlee, discussing social change and justice with experts in a variety of fields, collaborating with other students and leaders from across the city and state, and engaging with the community as active citizens. There will be workshops on education, sustainability, diversity and inclusion, teamwork, listening skills, critical thinking, leadership in Louisville and the Commonwealth of Kentucky, conflict resolution, personal development in leadership, allyship, organization and planning, service-leadership, advocacy, and motivation and inspiration. The day will include a welcome reception starting at 9am with morning coffee and refreshments, keynote speakers opening at 10am, three workshop breakouts, lunch, and tangible takeaways to conclude the symposium at 3pm. Connect with us on Facebook.
Feb. 3, 2017
Mayor Greg Fischer: Urban Challenges and Solutions Friday, Feb. 3rd at Noon in Room 123, Urban Studies Institute (426 W. Bloom St.) The Urban & Public Affairs Speaker Series presents this talk by Greg Fischer who is now in his second term as Louisville’s 50th Mayor. He earned Public Official of the Year honors from Governing magazine in 2013, and a recent survey of U.S. mayors by Politico named him as the most innovative mayor in America. Mayor Fischer is a trustee for the U.S. Conference of Mayors and currently serves as its Chairman of the Council on Metro Economies and the New American City. Mayor Fischer is a longtime entrepreneur who started several businesses, including SerVend International and Iceberg Ventures, a private investment firm. He also co-founded bCatalyst, the first business accelerator in Louisville.
Feb. 3, 2017
Sustainability Roundtable: Can Renewable Energy and Electric Cars Save the Earth? Friday, Feb. 3rd, 11am-noon, Life Sciences Room 135 Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable series on alternating Fridays at 11am January 20th through April 14th! On February 3rd, we'll hear from UofL alum Tim Darst, Executive Director Kentucky Interfaith Power & Light, "Can Renewable Energy and Electric Cars Save the Earth?” The format is a 30-40 minute presentation followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Anyone with an interest in sustainability (or social-ecological resilience) can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Daniel DeCaro.
Feb. 1, 2017
Black History Commemorative & Performing Arts Night featuring Blair Imani Wednesday, Feb. 1st, 6pm-7:30pm, Strickler Auditorium An evening dedicated to celebrating black culture and acknowledging the accomplishments of Black leaders and pioneers. Featuring speaker Blair Imani, community activist, Founder and Executive Director of Equality for HER, public speaker, model and Huffington Post contributor engaged with a variety of issues affecting Black, Muslim, and femme communities. The program begins with music by UofL’s Black Diamond Choir followed by more music, dances and comments from students and community members around the theme of “Carrying the Torch.” Co-Sponsored by the Cultural Center, Club Programming Committee, First Year Initiatives, Commission on Diversity and Racial Equality, Black Diamond Choir, Association of Black Students & Empowering Ladies Together.
Jan. 26, 2017
Bike Maintenance Workshop Thursday, Jan. 26th, 4:30-6:30pm, Humanities Quad ELSB Green Initiatives and the UofL Cycling team are partnering together to host a free, drop-in bike maintenance workshop for the UofL community. Come get your bike related questions answered, enjoy great snacks, and be entered into two raffles featuring essentials needing for commuting. Bring you bike for some free bike maintenance by members of the cycling team, get commuting tips, and try your hand at our trivia questions about safe biking practices. Our goal is to promote biking as a viable commuting option. Connect with us on Facebook.
Jan. 25 - Apr. 19, 2017
UofL Free Store Wednesdays, 11am-2pm, Unitas Tower basement The UofL Free Store will be open Wednesdays from 11am-2pm throughout Spring 2017 (1/25 to 4/19 except Spring Break 3/15). All students, faculty & staff are welcome to "shop" for free clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books, school & art supplies, non-perishable food, and more. Clean donated items of all kinds are always welcome and can now be dropped off any time in the red bins outside the Store! The Free Store is intended to keep useful items out of the landfill and to aid the needy. It is a volunteer-powered initiative of the student environmental organization, Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions (GRASS), with the support of UofL's Sustainability Council. UofL promotes an inclusive environment for all, regardless of gender identity and/or gender expression. The Free Store is a Transgender-Friendly space. We need your help to keep the store open! To volunteer, email austin.putty@louisville.edu.
January 23-27, 2017
Unity Week January 23-27, 2017 The University of Louisville will celebrate its first Unity Week with a number of events during the week of Jan. 23-27. The week was initiated by UofL students in an effort to bring together the campus community in times of division. The events are intended as a true celebration of diversity and inclusion on campus and in the community. Unity Week will consist of the following events:
Jan. 23 – “March on Grawemeyer,” the march will begin at 11 a.m. at the SAC and conclude at 1 p.m. at Grawemeyer Hall. “RSO Fishbowl,” Join campus RSOs for discussion in support of unity and collaboration at UofL from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Cultural Center, multipurpose room.
Jan. 24 – “RSO Potluck,” Join campus RSOs in a potluck aimed to bring participants in various groups together from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Red Barn.
Jan. 25 – “#IBelongUofL Social Media Campaign,” Join Fraternity and Sorority Life by using this hashtag to explain why you belong at UofL; from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Activities Center, multipurpose room. “An Evening with Ali,” Join the Engage Lead Serve Board for this event from 6-8 p.m. at the Muhammed Ali Center.
Jan. 26 – “Movie Night in the Chao,” Join the UofL community in the Chao Auditorium at Ekstrom Library to watch “Crash” and enjoy light snacks. This will begin at 7 p.m.
Jan. 27 – “International Fashion Show.” The annual fashion show hosted by the Student Activities Board. This event will begin at 7 p.m. in the Student Activities Center, Multipurpose Room.
Jan. 20, 2017
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Food Recovery Networks Friday, Jan. 20th at Noon, Ekstrom W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! This month, we'll be learning about the Food Recovery Network, a national movement of students organizing campus chapters to rescue excess prepared foods from campus to help feed the needy. Bellarmine University recently launched the first Food Recovery Network in Kentucky and they'll be sharing with us their experience and inspiring us to launch a new chapter at UofL! The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring we'll continue our series of in-person workshops each month on third Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste! All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website.
Jan. 20, 2017
Sustainability Roundtable: Social Justice Consortium faculty fellowships Friday, Jan. 20th, 11am-noon, Life Sciences Room 135 Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable series on alternating Fridays at 11am January 20th through April 14th! The format is a 30-40 minute presentation followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! To kick-off the Spring 2017 series, we'll hear from Dr. Cate Fosl, Director of UofL's Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research & Professor of Women's and Gender Studies/Associate in History, on “Social Justice Consortium faculty fellowships.” Anyone with an interest in sustainability (or social-ecological resilience) can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Daniel DeCaro.
Jan. 18, 2017
Free Cooking Class Wednesday, Jan. 18th, 1pm at the Phoenix House (next to Ernst Hall) Learning to cook is an essential life skill for sustainable living. You simply cannot consistently eat local, stay healthy, save money, or minimize waste if you don't know how to cook. The Student Parent Association is collaborating with the Office of Health Promotion to offer this FREE, hands-on cooking class open to all students! Contact the Women's Center for more details at (502) 852-8976.
Jan. 17, 2017
Muhammad Ali Religious Icon & Peace Advocate Tuesday, Jan. 17th, 6-8pm, Chao Auditorium Join UofL's Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice to explore the questions of what does it mean to be committed to peace today, how do we maintain our commitment to religious freedom and peace in our current political climate, and what is the role of our entire community in supporting religious freedom. Please join us in this discussion led by a panel of student-activists, University faculty, and local community leaders.
Jan. 17, 2017
Free Screening: Angela Davis: Freedom is a Constant Struggle Tuesday, Jan. 17th, 5pm, SAC Floyd Theater The UofL Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research will have a viewing party of the professionally filmed 10th annual Anne Braden Memorial Lecture, featuring Angela Davis. Angela Davis, one of the nation's leading scholar-activists for racial, gender, and economic justice, spoke at UofL on "Freedom is a Constant Struggle," to a full house in November, with hundreds who had to be turned away. If you were one of those, we especially encourage you to come hear her talk! This event is free and open to the public, but registration and tickets are required. Seating is limited. Register here.
Jan. 17, 2017
Dr. Patrick Pietroni: The Darwin Scholarship Program Tuesday, Jan. 17th, 11am-12:15pm, Ekstrom Library Chao Auditorium You’re invited to join us for this special event introducing a new awards program in the spirit of the Fulbright, Rhodes, and Kennedy scholarships. This international program is now available at Harvard University, Stanford University, and a limited number of other American universities. UofL's Department of Urban and Public Affairs and the International Center for Compassionate Organizations present this special free multi-media event with Professor Patrick Pietroni, DSc (Hon), FRCP, FRCGP, MFPH of the United Kingdom’s Darwin Centre Trust (DCT). Dr. Pietroni will be introducing the Darwin Scholarship, an award program to support postgraduate study at a selection of international universities affiliated with the Darwin International Institute for the Study of Compassion (DIISC). He will also be discussing the scope and vision of the DIISC and open the discourse regarding compassion in our current geopolitical turbulence. The Darwin Scholarship Programme will initially provide funding for PhD students to study the role and relevance of compassion, cooperation, and altruism in the context of their particular disciplines. If an affiliation with the DCT is established, it will offer university students a prestigious and accessible new source for scholarships; further enhance the reputation of Louisville as an innovative, unique, and compassionate city that values academic excellence; and confirm our community’s place as an international leader. Dr. Pietroni’s visit honors the Metro Louisville area and further confirms the commitment to compassion as a value and practice by the University Louisville, our city, and our people. More details online. For questions or more information,please contact: Tony Belak, tony.belak@compassionate.center, (502) 413-2123 x2.
Mondays, Jan. 16 - Apr. 24
Garden Commons Workdays Mondays, Jan. 16th - Apr. 24th, 1-2pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden for our group workdays! Learn (by doing) how to grow vegetables all year-round in our greenhouse, aquaponics system, and outdoor beds! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every Monday at 1pm from Jan. 16th to Apr. 24th. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Jan. 16, 2017
MLK Day of Service Monday, Jan. 16th, 10am-3pm, Student Activities Center Multipurpose Room & Various Sites Make this MLK Day a day ON, instead of a day off! The Office of Student Involvement in partnership with the Cultural Center and the Engage Lead Serve Board will present MLK Day of Service on January 16, 2017. Transportation to and from the service sites will be provided, as well as lunch. Walk-ins may be accommodated depending on site availability. Details & Registration on OrgSync.
Revolutionary Multi-racial Dialogue Monday, Jan. 16th, 1pm-2:30pm at The Playhouse Join us in celebrating the life and dreams of an American Icon on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! We'll be remembering MLK through the theme of Revolutionary Multi-racial Dialogue. Free and open to the public! Brought to you by the University of Louisville Department of Theatre Arts.
Jan. 13 – Louisville Downtown Civil Rights Trail - a bus tour of sites important during the struggle. The 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. tour departs from the Cultural Center. Seats are limited and registration is required.
Jan. 16 – MLK Day of Service - one of UofL’s largest community service events of the year. The program kicks off at 9:30 a.m. at the SAC. At 11:15 a.m. participants will board buses to visit one of nine local nonprofit organizations. Typical duties include painting, cleaning, winterizing homes and working with youth.
Jan. 16 – Revolutionary Multiracial Dialogue - a program featuring music, dance and speakers by the African American Theatre Program will run from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at The Playhouse, 1911 S. Third St.
Jan. 18 – Women in the Movement Discussion - a talk by Kaila Story, an associate professor of women’s and gender studies. Story’s noon to 1:30 p.m. discussion at the Cultural Center is about women’s roles in the civil rights movement.
Jan. 19 – “ Children of the Civil Rights” - a documentary about a group of Oklahoma children and their six-year struggle against oppression prior to the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Discussion follows. Film begins at 6 p.m., Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library.
Jan. 20 – Lunch and MLK Dream Wall signing - noon to 2 p.m., Cultural Center. People can share messages of unity, love, inspiration and equality as MLK Week concludes.
Jan. 13, 2017
Ali Institute Open House and Ali Scholar Program Interest Session Friday, Jan. 13th, 3-5 pm, Ekstrom Library Room 280 This program will share events for Spring 2017 being offered by UofL's Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice and provide students with information about the Ali Scholar Program. Applications for the Ali Scholars Program are due on January 31, 2017. Aspiring applicants can meet the current cohort of Ali Scholars and find out more about the program. All are welcome to stop by and learn more.
Jan. 12 - Feb. 24, 2017
Unseen: Visualizing Ecological Systems Jan. 12th - Feb. 24th, 9am-4:30pm weekdays / 1-5pm weekends Schneider Hall, Belknap Gallery UofL's Hite Art Institute presents an exhibition curated by critical and curatorial studies master’s candidate Madison Sevilla. “Unseen” features sculptures and drawings by Stephen Cartwright and Shohei Katayama that explore the intersections between art and ecology. Cartwright’s data visualization sculptures function as self-portraits created through detailed documentation of his life and routines. Katayama’s work is ecologically aware, and he utilizes his drawings and sculptures as a catalyst for environmental conversations. His work examines the underlying patterns and forces of nature by showcasing unseen relationships in ecology. The exhibit provides viewers with the groundwork to contemplate the impact on and interactions between the various systems that surround us. Cartwright and Katayama offer up visualizations of the infinite and continuous ecologies that constitute our routines.
Jan. 9-20, 2017
Winter Warm Up - Coat Drive for Refugees January 9th - 20th. Drop off at SAC W310 or Kurz Lobby Don't throw away your old coats this winter! Instead donate them to refugees in need. The Engage Lead Serve Board is hosting a coat drive to benefit Kentucky Refugee Ministries. The coats will go directly to KRM to distribute to participants who need them. Coats are more expensive than other pieces of clothing, and many refugees resettling in Louisville do not have much experience with winter prior to living here. Drop off locations: Student Involvement Office (Student Activities Center, Room W310) or Kurz Hall lobby. Contact Peggy Schnell at global@uoflelsb.org if you have any questions!
Sundays 2017
UofL Community Composting Volunteer Day Every Sunday, Noon-2pm, 250 E. Bloom St. (one block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook & Floyd Streets - map here) Come help us turn “trash” into treasure as we manage UofL’s volunteer-powered community composting operation. Dress to get dirty. Tools provided. Learn about worm composting and becoming a UofL EcoRep! All participants will be welcome to haul back home some rich UofL compost for their own gardening projects in whatever containers/vehicles they bring. This is a weekly service opportunity throughout the year. Contact: Brian Barnes, 502-338-1338.
Dec. 31, 2016
Citrus Bowl Service Project Saturday, Dec. 31st, 8:30-10:30am at the Official UofL Alumni & Fan Tailgate at Camping World Stadium (Orlando, FL). Register here. UofL’s Division of Student Affairs and the Office of Alumni Relations are hosting the Citrus Bowl Service Project at the Official UofL Alumni & Fan Tailgate in Orlando before the Cardinals play LSU. Volunteers will assemble hygiene kits that will be distributed to those in need by Clean the World. Clean the World recycles hotel amenities, reducing landfill waste while helping children and families across the globe. Registration required by December 26th.
December 15-21, 2016
Alternative Service Winter Break: Environment & Sustainability in the Lower Ninth Ward December 15 - 21, 2016. $180 advance registration required. This year's winter trip to New Orleans is planned in cooperation with Common Ground Relief. Their mission is to create resilient Gulf Coast Communities that are truly sustainable - environmentally sound, financially viable and personally cohesive. We will fulfill this mission by helping residents build assets that support community transformation and renewal. Find out more. Advance registration required.
Dec. 6-7, 2016
Human Trafficking Conference: Local to Global Tuesday, Dec. 6 - Wednesday, Dec. 7th, 8am-5pm, University Club Online registration required by Nov. 30th ($55) Human trafficking crimes are nearby as well as international, and the conference organizers hope to educate people about the wide-ranging problem and ways to help victims. The Human Trafficking Conference: Local to Global is organized through the Kentucky Division of the United Nations Association of the United States of America in conjunction with the United Nations Human Rights Day commemoration. Sessions, intended for the general public, will run the gamut with topics including law enforcement, health, legislation, child marriages and human rights. Program highlights include: –UofL faculty members Theresa Hayden, criminal justice, and Jennifer Middleton, social work, discussing trafficking issues for minors in Louisville and a human trafficking research initiative. –Marian Hatcher, human trafficking coordinator for Greater Chicago Area Law Enforcement, discussing violence and human rights violations in the sex trade as well as the National Johns Suppression Initiative. –Tony Talbott, University of Dayton professor and director of Anti-Human Trafficking Initiatives, talking about a trafficking crackdown of a classified ad website. –Gregoire Thery, Paris-based executive director of the international Coalition for the Abolition of Prostitution, giving an overview of related laws implemented this year. –Rachel Moran, Irish author of the memoir “Paid For.” –Angela Renfro, executive director of the Kristy Love Foundation for victims’ recovery. For more information, contact Hayden at UofL, 502-852-6088 or theresa.hayden@louisville.edu, or Teena Halbig at UNA-USA Kentucky division, 502-777-5192 or TeenaHal@aol.com.
Dec. 5, 2016
Garden Commons Workshop - Greenhouse Growing Monday, Dec. 5th, 3-4pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden for a group workday and workshop focused on starting winter vegetable production inside our greenhouse. Learn (by doing) how to grow vegetables all year-round! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every other Monday at 3pm from Nov. 7th to Dec. 5th. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Dec. 2, 2016
Ocean acidification and sea urchins Friday, Dec. 2nd, Noon-1pm, Shumaker Research Building 139 As a part of our fall seminar series, the Biology Department welcomes Dr. Roberta Challener of Bellarmine University to speak on the topic of "Ocean acidification and sea urchins."
Dec. 2, 2016
Rubbertown Documentary Film Screening Friday, Dec. 2nd, noon, Room 123, Urban Studies Institute (426 W. Bloom) UofL Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication, Remington Smith, MFA, directed this new documentary feature about the struggle for environmental justice in western Louisville, which features research by UofL Urban & Public Affairs professor, Dr. John Gilderbloom. In the film we meet Louisville resident Monika Burkhead as she struggles to move her entire house to another county to escape the hazards of living near chemical manufacturing plants, a coal burning power plant and a toxic landfill site. Watch Film Trailer here. Rubbertown Film Website.
Dec. 2, 2016
Sustainability Roundtable: The Myth of Environmental Sustainability and the Reality of Campus as a Living Laboratory for Sustainability Friday, Dec. 2nd, 11am-noon, Life Sciences Building, Room 133 Please join us as we relaunch UofL's Sustainability Roundtable for Fall 2016! The format will be a 30-40 minute presentation followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! On December 2nd, we'll hear from Dr. Justin Mog, Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives, on the topic: “The Myth of Environmental Sustainability and the Reality of Campus as a Living Laboratory for Sustainability.” Anyone with an interest in sustainability (or social-ecological resilience) can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Daniel DeCaro.
Friday, Dec. 2nd, 8am - 6pm Leaves from University Club & Alumni Center $40 Registration Required UofL and the Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) will take shoppers on a whirlwind tour of local shops and restaurants on the sixth annual Holiday Cards “Buy Local” Shopping Tour. The tour will visit locally owned businesses in several Louisville neighborhoods. The registration fee includes opening and closing receptions, door prizes and transportation to. The trip is open to the public, but bus seating is limited. UofL faculty, staff, students and alumni will receive priority for seating.Activities will begin with festive drinks and a light breakfast at the University Club at 8am. Shoppers will board a bus at 9am to begin their day of shopping. The group will return to the University Club for a closing reception from about 4pm to 6pm. It will feature drinks, hot hors d’oeuvres and door prizes. Register online by November 18th.
Dec. 1, 2016
Saving the Trees with the Lorax Thursday, Dec. 1st, 6:30pm, Ekstrom Library Chao Auditorium ELSB Green Initiatives will host a screening of The Lorax (2012), followed by a Q&A panel discussion and refreshments. We will have a panel of UofL faculty & staff to discuss the possibility of capitalization on air and other human rights, such as water. Would our capitalist society remove our rights in order to profit? Could air be next? Come on December 1st to find out. Green Initiatives is a student involvement group that supports sustainable transportation, local food, and explores the meaning of sustainability on our campus and community. More on OrgSync.
Nov. 30, 2016
UofL Farmers' Market Holiday Bazaar Wednesday, Nov. 30th, 12-3pm, Red Barn Come load up on locally-grown and handmade holiday gifts from our UofL Farmers' Market vendors and other local artisans! This one-day Holiday Bazaar features the Belknap and Gray Street Farmers Market vendors coming together in one location for holiday shopping, local style! Vendors will be selling apples & other produce, honey, pancakes, granola, jams, pickles, cookies, dessert breads, cake, pies, pecans, fudge, kettle corn, lotions, lip balms, soaps, crafts, pottery, paintings, stoneware, coffee bag purses, clothes, hand-made jewelry, wreaths, holiday decorations, hot tea, and more! There will be door prizes and lunch available for purchase from Mark's Feed Store. Make your list. Check it twice. And don't miss it!
Tuesday, Nov. 29th, 7:30-9pm, SAC W310B Come out to our 2nd meeting to bring about social change on UofL's campus! Do you feel that you are marginalized/silenced by this institution? Do you want to create positive change on UofL's campus? Then join Voices in Action! We have created a list of different actions and demands we want to see at UofL. Join the conversation to help start the campaign for next semester! We are here. We are ready. Let's change UofL together.
Nov. 21, 2016
Garden Commons Workshop - Adding Compost & Putting the Garden to Bed Monday, Nov. 21st, 3-4pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden for a group workday and workshop focused on cleaning up the garden after a great growing season, adding UofL-made compost, and putting the garden to bed. Learn (by doing) how to amend soil organically to keep production strong! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every other Monday at 3pm from Nov. 7th to Dec. 5th. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Nov. 21 2016
Campus Tree Advisory Committee - Fall 2016 Meeting Monday, Nov. 21st, 1:00-2:30pm in Ekstrom Library W210 The Campus Tree Advisory Committee is open to all employees, students & community members interested in helping UofL protect & expand our tree population. We meet just once a semester. The agenda includes:
Updates: recent tree plantings, removals and maintenance plans (Greg & Aaron)
Should we reapply? Plant for the Planet grant(LG&E offers one-year grants of $500 to $5000) – Due Dec. 1st
Plan for a 2017 UofL Arbor Day Observance (Justin) - Perhaps Friday, April 7th (Kentucky’s official Arbor Day)? - Potential ceremonial tree planting at a Campus Housing location? (Micahia)
Planning for tree-related Service Learning Projects (Linda, Russ, Margaret, Shelby/Jhana/Olivia, others?) - Planning for 2017 Maple-Tapping with BIOL labs (Linda, Dave) - Any other classes on offer which are/could integrate tree-related service learning? - ELSB Green Initiatives has done a great job getting students to participate in Citizen Forestry Training with Louisville Grows. All UofL folks are encouraged to get involved in Love Louisville Trees. They have scheduled: Saturday, November 19th, 10am - 2pm - Fall Fruit Tree Pruning Volunteer Event Saturday, December 3rd, 10am - 2pm - Beechmont Neighborhood Tree Planting (150 trees) Saturday, March 18, 2017, 10am - 3pm - California Neighborhood Tree Planting (170 trees)
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: LEED accreditation Friday, Nov. 18th at Noon, Ekstrom W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! This month, we'll be discussing the value of LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) accreditation from the U.S. Green Building Council and the process involved. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring we'll continue our series of in-person workshops each month on third Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste! All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website.
Nov. 18, 2016
Green Threads Alumni Reunion Friday, Nov. 18th, 10am-11:30am, Cultural Center MPR All former participants of our Green Threads Faculty Workshop are invited for a brunch reunion to share ideas and stories of our successes and failures in weaving sustainability into our curricula. Green Threaders able to join us should RSVP by November 11th, to Patty Sarley at plclea01@louisville.edu
Nov. 16, 2016
Beer with a Scientist: Can Species Conservation & Urban Development Co-exist? Wednesday, Nov. 16th at 8pm, Against the Grain Brewery (401 E. Main St.) At the next Beer with a Scientist, Dr. Margaret Carreiro will explain how residents in cities and suburbs can protect native species by weaving local nature into the very places where they live and work. She will describe Reconciliation Ecology, a concept in which habitats for wildlife are created within urban and suburban areas. Carreiro is associate professor in the Department of Biology at UofL. Her work focuses on understanding how urban environments interact with natural components of cities and suburbs. This includes studying the effects of atmospheric nitrogen from fossil fuel combustion and other sources, invasive species, habitat fragmentation, restoration management and socio-cultural legacies in affecting plant and soil communities and ecosystem processes. A 30-minute presentation will be followed by an informal Q&A session. Admission is free. Purchase of beer, other beverages or menu items is not required but is encouraged. For more information and to suggest future Beer with a Scientist topics, follow Louisville Underground Science on Facebook. Read More: UofL professor explores whether nature can thrive in the city
Nov. 16, 2016
4th Annual Research Meets Activism Breakfast Wednesday, Nov. 16th, 9am-10:30am, Kentucky Center for African American Heritage (1701 W Muhammad Ali Blvd.) UofL's Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research will host the 4th Annual Research Meets Activism Breakfast, featuring a panel of local scholar/activists, including Dr. Cherie Dawson-Edwards with concluding remarks from Angela Davis. This is a free event but registration is required. To register, email Dionne.Griffiths@louisville.edu or call (502) 852-6142. Registration ends when all spaces are full or no later than October 21, 2016.
Nov. 15, 2016
Angela Davis: “Freedom Is a Constant Struggle” Tuesday, November 15th at 5:30pm, Brown & Williamson Club, CardinalStadium For the 10th annual Anne Braden Memorial Lecture, Angela Davis will deliver the lecture “Freedom Is a Constant Struggle.” For several decades, Davis has been among the prominent scholar-activists fighting for racial, gender, and economic justice. This event is free and open to the public. People will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be a book signing following the lecture. For more information, contact the UofL Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research at (502) 852-6142.
Nov. 11, 2016
Sustainability Roundtable: Ten Commandments of Urban Regeneration Friday, Nov. 11th, 11am-noon, Life Sciences Building, Room 133 Please join us as we relaunch UofL's Sustainability Roundtable for Fall 2016! The format will be a 30-40 minute presentation followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! On November 11th, we'll hear from Dr. John Gilderbloom, Department of Urban & Public Affairs, on the topic: "Ten Commandments of Urban Regeneration: Creating Healthy, Safe, Affordable, Sustainable, and Just Neighborhoods." Anyone with an interest in sustainability (or social-ecological resilience) can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Daniel DeCaro.
Nov. 9, 2016
Why we need a Biophilic culture at community, governance and planning levels - and what that might look like DATE CHANGED: Wednesday, November 9th at 4pm, Room 123, Urban Studies Institute (426 W. Bloom St.) The Department of Urban & Public Affairs speaker series welcomes Dr. Colin Meurk, Research Associate at Landcare Research in New Zealand. Landcare Research is a New Zealand government institute specializing in understanding, protecting and sustaining native biodiversity, particularly in cities. Dr. Meurk has won awards for many community restoration projects that connect people with nature and promote integration of native biodiversity within production landscapes. Co-sponsored by the Dept. of Biology and the UofL Sustainability Council.
Nov. 7, 2016
Garden Commons Workshop - Aquaponics Monday, Nov. 7th, 3-4pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden for a group workday and workshop focused on starting production in the aquaponics system we've built inside our greenhouse. Learn (by doing) how to grow hydroponic vegetables by recycling fish waste. Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every other Monday at 3pm from Nov. 7th to Dec. 5th. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Nov. 4-5, 2016
Model United Nations Friday, Nov. 4th through Saturday, Nov. 5th The first Model UN at UofL will be held at the College of Education & Human Development on Nov. 4th and 5th. All day Friday (8a-5p) and Saturday morning (8a-12p), student delegates will be in mock sessions of the UN Security Council. Awards will be presented Nov. 5th. Students from UofL and other colleges are encouraged to participate! Simply register your name and email with UofL Assistant Professor of Political Science, Dr. Tricia Gray <tricia.gray@louisville.edu>. As a part of the UN Day Program on Nov. 4th, the United Nations Association-USA Kentucky Division will host a meeting and speaker on campus that is free and open to the public: Friday, Nov. 4th, University Club, Barry Bingham Room 10am UNA-USA KY Board Meeting & Invocation 11am-noon UN Day Proclamation and speaker Andrea Risotto, Director of Communications, Better World Campaign, UN Foundation (Washington, D.C.). Topic: “Refugees: Adopt-A-Future for refugee schools & education”
Oct. 30, 2016
Tree ID and Appreciation Walk @ UofL Belknap Campus Sunday, Oct. 30th, 1-3pm, Leaves from North Information Center Join members of the Louisville Permaculture Guild as we walk UofL's self-guided tree tour together! Learn about the 31 historic and notable trees on the tour. Participants will receive the printed handout and a 15 minute presentation from the Permaculture Designers Manual, Chapter 6 - Trees and Their Energy Transactions! Details and RSVP here.
Oct. 29, 2016
Book-in-Common Connections at Churchill Downs' Backside Saturday, Oct. 29th, 9am - 1pm, meet up location TBD Join First Year Initiatives, the Engage Lead Serve Board and others for a morning of service on the backside of Churchill Downs. See first-hand one of the local employment hubs for migrant workers and contribute to a variety of activities happening that day for backside residents and employees. More details to come here.
Oct. 29, 2016
2016 Louisville Sustainability Summit Saturday, Oct. 29, from 8am-4:30pm Frazier Hall, Bellarmine University (2001 Newburg Rd) UofL's Sustainability Council will be presenting our Cardinal Directions and CarShare programs during the Project Showcase and UofL Hite Art Institute students under the direction of Dr. Ying Kit Chan will be creating the Project Mural at the third annual Sustainability Summit hosted by the Louisville Sustainability Council and Louisville Metro’s Office of Sustainability. This year’s theme is ACTION! Join us as we jazz Louisville’s sustainability community to action by highlighting inspiring national champions who drive measurable success, and boldly connect participants to shovel-ready projects that together contribute to meeting the LSC’s goal of being recognized as one of the top ten most sustainable communities in the nation by 2025. This zero-waste Summit will feature keynote speakers, a panel of experts from other cities, local food, local projects, exhibitors, and more. Attendees will leave the Summit committing to actionable next steps with existing projects that need their engagement. Access the 2016 Sustainability Summit Program to see the agenda, campus map, and more. Registration is required. Please register here.
Oct. 28, 2016
Harvest, Planting & Build Day at the Urban Studies Horticulture Zone Friday, Oct. 28th, noon, Urban Studies Institute (426 W Bloom St) Please join us as we will be harvesting sweet potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, swiss chard, herbs and flowers and more. We will also be planting garlic and constructing a new raised bed. Come check out the beautiful space and meet others who love growing food on campus!! RSVP to yani.vozos@louisville.edu if you plan to attend.
Oct. 28, 2016
Sustainability Roundtable: Mindfulness and Sustainability Friday, Oct. 28th, 11am-noon, Life Sciences Building, Room 133 Please join us as we relaunch UofL's Sustainability Roundtable for Fall 2016! The format will be a 30-40 minute presentation followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! On October 28th, we'll hear from Dr. Paul Salmon, Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, on the topic: “Mindfulness and Sustainability.” Anyone with an interest in sustainability (or social-ecological resilience) can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Daniel DeCaro.
Oct. 27, 2016
"Pirates of the Caribbean: Exoticism and the Aesthetics of Diversity" Thursday, Oct. 27th, 4:30pm, Ekstrom Library's Chao Auditorium Join us for the 15th Annual Latin American and Latino Studies Heritage Lecture featuring renowned writer, scholar and speaker, Gustavo Pérez Firmat. From Aruba to Cuba, from rum to reggae, from sunny days to sultry nights, the islands of the Caribbean have exerted a powerful hold on the American imagination. Through the analysis of ads, travel brochures, songs and other items of popular culture, the talk will explore what scholars of tourism have called the “destination image” of the Caribbean, that is, the symbols and stereotypes that, for Americans, have defined the archipelago. Sponsored by the Liberal Studies Project and the Latin American and Latino Studies Program. Full details here.
Oct. 26, 2016
Outstanding Community Engagement Awards Ceremony & Reception Wednesday, Oct. 26th 6pm-7:30pm in Ekstrom Library's Chao Auditorium The Office of the President and the Office of Community Engagement cordially invite you to attend a ceremony and reception celebrating UofL's 2016 Community Engagement Awards! Join us for this 8th annual celebration of the outstanding community engagement work of UofL faculty, students, staff and community partners.
Oct. 26, 2016
A Progressive Agenda for U.S. Cities Wednesday, Oct. 26th, 1pm, Room 123 of Urban Studies Institute (426 W Bloom St) Lexington Mayor and U.S. Senate Candidate, Jim Gray, will speak at UofL's Urban and Public Affairs Department. Mayor Gray has praised the research of UofL's Center for Sustainable Urban Neighborhoods in pushing to make downtown Lexington more livable and advocating converting speed-oriented one-way streets into calmer, two-way streets. In many ways, Mayor Gray might be Kentucky's most progressive Mayor breaking away from mainstream. Mayor Gray will give a short presentation and then take questions on: 1. Problems and solutions for our cities? 2. What are the dos and don'ts of being a Mayor of a mid-size city? 3. What do cities need to do to make them more livable? 4. What kind of urban policies should a U.S. Senator advocate for to the federal government? 5. What was Mayor Gray’s role in economic development of helping to locate car manufacturing plants? 6. What is the role of a University in working with elected leaders?
Oct. 26-29, 2016
39th Applied Geography Conference Oct 26-29, 2016 at the Galt House Hotel (140 N 4th St) Faculty from UofL are helping organize this year's Applied Geography Conference in Louisville. For over three decades, the Applied Geography Conferences have provided a forum for the exchange and critique of ideas related to the application of geographic concepts, analytical techniques, data and methods. The conference brings together practitioners, academics, and other professionals who seek geographic solutions and explanations to societal problems, including:
Applied Climatology * Business & Retail * Geospatial Science & Technology * Geog Edu Environmental Studies * Medical Geography * Natural Hazards * Race & Ethnicity * Water Resources & Environmental Policy * Military Geography * Census Geography
In addition to paper sessions, the conference also features panel discussions, exhibits, poster presentations, field trips, special events, and a Student Paper Competition and a Student Poster Competition. Students presentations in the form of either papers or posters emphasizing the application of empirically based research to human and environmental problem-solving will be the focus of the competition. Submission of abstracts for papers or posters must be made to the Applied Geography Conference Board of Directors by May 31st, 2016. Please choose Abstract Only when submitting online here. Presentation title, 250-word abstract, AV needs, or titles of organized sessions can be submitted to: Jay Lee, Dept of Geography, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242-0001. email: jlee@kent.edu.
Oct. 23, 2016
UofL Community Composting Volunteer Day Sunday, Oct. 23rd, Noon-2pm, 250 E. Bloom St. (one block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook & Floyd Streets - map here) Come help us turn “trash” into treasure as we manage UofL’s volunteer-powered community composting operation. Dress to get dirty. Tools provided. Learn about worm composting and becoming a UofL EcoReps! All participants will be welcome to haul back home some rich UofL compost for their own gardening projects in whatever containers/vehicles they bring. This is a weekly service opportunity throughout the year. Contact: Brian Barnes, 502-338-1338. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 22, 2016
Citizen Forestry Training 101 Saturday, Oct. 22nd, 10am-2pm, $20 suggested donation Beechmont Community Center, 205 W Wellington Ave, Louisville, KY 40214 UofL's Engage. Lead. Serve. Board encourages you to consider taking part in Citizen Forestry Training, which is the foundation of the Love Louisville Trees Planting Program. Through the Citizen Forestry training, participants learn how to build and maintain our neighborhood and community forests. Participants are taught basic tree anatomy and physiology, environmental stewardship, tree identification and selection, young tree pruning, and how to teach others how to properly plant and care for their trees. Citizen Foresters who have participated in 2 planting day events are eligible to become Community Foresters. Participants will receive a Love Louisville tree t-shirt, free lunch, and have the opportunity to plant a few trees. Register here. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 22, 2016
Jane Jacobs Walk: Portland Saturday, Oct. 22nd, 10am-1pm. Leaves from Portland Branch Library (3305 Northwestern Pkwy)Register here. Jane’s Walk is a global movement of free, citizen-led walking tours of neighborhoods inspired by the legacy of Jane Jacobs: an extremely influential and impactful author and urban thinker. UofL's Planning Student Organization invites you to join our 2016 Jane Jacobs Walk of the historic Portland neighborhood. Join us in exploring this neighborhood by walking, connecting, and observing the community just as Jane Jacobs encouraged us to do. We will be exploring the history, culture, architecture, and economic activity that makes Portland so unique. Leading the walk will be Brenda Duffey, author and lifelong community member of the neighborhood. Learn more about Jane Jacobs here. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 21-23, 2016
Kentucky Student Environmental Coaltion (KSEC) Fall Summit Friday-Sunday, Oct. 21-23, Belknap Campus (Register here by Oct. 12th) Join young people from across the state for a weekend of networking, skill building, and fun! During this, the 3rd annual Fall KSEC Summit, we'll explore environmental issues most relevant in Kentucky and discuss ways we can support efforts to build a brighter, safer future in our Commonwealth. We'll have speakers, panels, and a Louisville environmental justice tour. On the tour we'll learn how a high concentration of chemical factories are impacting the surrounding communities. Full details and registration online. UofL students are organizing to host and participate! Contact Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) or UofL's KSEC liaison, Shelby Hatfield. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 21, 2016
Seminar: Billions and billions of molecules: Exploring chemical space Friday, Oct. 21st, 4pm, Shumaker Research Bldg., Rm. 139 Join us for this special seminar featuring Dr. Alán Aspuru-Guzik, Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Harvard University. Many of the challenges of the twenty-first century are related to molecular processes such as the generation, transmission, and storage of clean energy, water purification and desalination. These transformations require a next generation of more efficient and ecologically friendly materials. In the life sciences, we face similar challenges, for example drug-resistant bacterial strains require novel antibiotics. One of the paradigm shifts that the theoretical and experimental chemists needs to embrace is that of accelerated molecular discovery: The design cycles need to be sped up by the constant interaction of theoreticians and experimentalists, the use of high-throughput computational techniques, tools from machine learning and big data, and the development of public materials databases. In this seminar, Dr. Aspuru-Guzik will describe three projects from his research group that aim to operate in this accelerated design cycle. First, he will describe efforts on the Harvard Clean Energy Project, a search for materials for organic solar cells. He will continue by talking about his work on developing organic molecules for energy storage in flow batteries. Finally, he will describe work towards the discovery of novel molecules for organic light-emitting diodes. Professor Aspuru-Guzik carries out research at the interface of quantum information and chemistry. In particular, he is interested in the use of quantum computers and dedicated quantum simulators for chemical systems. He carries out research in the high-throughput search of organic materials, especially organic semiconductors, photovoltaics, organic batteries and organic light-emitting diodes. In 2009, Professor Aspuru-Guzik received the DARPA Young Faculty Award, the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar award and the Sloan Research Fellowship. In 2010, he received the Everett-Mendelsohn Graduate Mentoring Award and received the HP Outstanding Junior Faculty award by the Computers in Chemistry division of the American Chemical Society. In the same year, he was selected as a Top Innovator Under 35 by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology T Review magazine. In 2012, he was elected fellow of the American Physical Society, and in 2013, he received the ACS Early Career Award in Theoretical Chemistry. He is associate editor of the journal Chemical Science and a Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) fellow. Alán received his undergraduate degree in Chemistry from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in 1999. After receiving his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley in 2004, he was a postdoctoral scholar in the group of Martin Head-Gordon at UC Berkeley from 2005-2006. Other activities with Dr. Aspuru-Guzik:
Roundtable discussion “Hispanic Students and College” - DuPont Manual High School 9:00 - 10:15 am.
‘Food for Thought’ Luncheon: “Conversations around Diversity in Academia” - UofL Cultural Center, 12:00 - 1:30 pm. RSVP here.
This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 21, 2016
Garlic Planting Day! Garden Commons Workshop & Workday Friday, Oct. 21, 2-3pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden for a special Garlic Planting as part of our series of practical, hands-on workshops about how to manage different aspects of a chemical-free garden! Learn (by doing) how incredibly fun and easy it is to grow your own garlic over the winter! We'll also share information about the health benefits of garlic and prepare and sample some simple garlic recipes! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every other Friday 2-3pm from Sept. 9 - Oct. 21. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 21, 2016
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Sustainability at UofL Friday, Oct. 21st at Noon, Ekstrom W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! This month will feature Justin Mog, UofL's Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives. We'll be discussing the many ways UofL is addressing sustainability and exploring how you can get involved. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring we'll continue our series of in-person workshops each month on third Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste! All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 20, 2016
Bike Maintenance Workshop Thursday, Oct. 20th 4-6pm, Humanities Quad Celebrate National Reuse Day by learning how to fix-up bikes! Drop-in with your bike for a free maintenance workshop hosted by the UofL Sustainability Council and Falls City Community BikeWorks! Stop by any time 4-6pm on Thursday, Oct. 20th at the Humanities Quad and we'll show you the basics to keep your bike running smooth and how to us our campus Bike Fixit Stations. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 20, 2016
QRS Single-Stream Recycling Center Tour Thursday, Oct. 20, noon, leaves from Floyd St. Garage Registration required: Contact jeneen.wiche@louisville.edu Ever wonder what happens to all that stuff you throw in recycling bins at UofL? Where does it go? How do they sort out all the plastics, glass, paper, cardboard, and metal items? What happens to trash that might get mixed in? Do they really make new stuff out of the things I recycle, or does it just end up in the landfill? How much does all this cost? Get answers to all your questions with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour at the QRS single-stream recycling center south of the airport where UofL waste goes. This tour is free, but space is limited, so registration is necessary. If you're interested in going, please contact in advance Professor Jeneen Wiche at jeneen.wiche@louisville.edu. Participants must wear closed-toed shoes and pants. All other safety gear will be provided on-site. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 19, 2016
Green Drinks @ UofL Wednesday, Oct. 19th, 6pm-8pm Gather at Garden Commons (Cultural Center) / Ends at The Tavern in Old Louisville (4th & Gaulbert) UofL will be hosting the citywide Louisville Sustainability Council’s monthly happy hour for good conversation, networking, and good bevs. Before settling into casual conversation over beverages, we'll hear from experts at UofL about what they are doing to advance sustainability and we'll take a short campus sustainability walking tour. Green Drinks is Louisville's go-to place to share ideas/opinions that will inspire and provoke conversation and action. Come discover this diverse community of people connected by their love of the community and interested in discussing ways to improve it. Follow Green Drinks here. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 19, 2016
Non-Profit Fair Wednesday, Oct. 19th, 11am-1pm, Red Barn Want to make a difference in the community? Honors Student Council encourages you to stop by the Non-Profit Fair to meet representatives from Louisville non-profits and service organizations. At the fair you will have the chance to explore community service and volunteer opportunities you can be passionate about! Whether you're looking to fulfill service hours or you want to make a positive impact on the world, the Non-Profit Fair can help you find an organization or a cause you enjoy serving. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Join us for the 9th annual celebration of all things sustainable at UofL and in our community! Learn what campus and community groups are doing to create a sustainable revolution. Sign-up to get involved and leave with some green freebies, great information, and a smile on your face!
Take the Cards Go Green Pledge and earn an ethically-sourced reusable mug that you can fill with Fair Trade, shade-grown coffee provided by UofL Dining!
Shred-It will offer free shredding and recycling of documents, videotapes, and computer diskettes from their truck in the circle in front of the College of Business 10am - 2pm.
If you'd like to host a sustainability-related booth or activity at the Campus Sustainability Day fair, please contact UofL Sustainability Coordinator, Justin Mog. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 18, 2016
Campus Cardinal Debate Tuesday, Oct. 18th, 7-8:30pm, Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium The award-winning Malcolm X Debate Program and First Year Initiatives invite you to a fun and fast-moving experience in critical political analysis and rhetorical response related to UofL's Book-in-Common, Hidden America, and some of the hot topics that the text raises with respect to the exploitation and marginalization of the workers at the heart of the U.S. economy.This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 18, 2016
Campus and Community Conversation: “Race, Place and Perceptions: Making Louisville Home for Us All” Tuesday, Oct. 18th, 6:30-8pm, Cultural Center Multipurpose Room Race and perceptions of race have a lot to do with where we live. Race has no real standing as a biological concept, but for centuries, it has had enormous social power in defining life outcomes. In this campus and community conversation, hear what some of the most dynamic writers of today have to say about race and place. This participatory dialogue will build an awareness of racially diverse people’s experiences related to housing. We will also learn more about race and housing from a historical perspective. This is a collaboration between the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, the Muhammad Ali Center, and the Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice. This program is in conjunction with the Ali Center's Race exhibit which is on display there September 24, 2016 – January 2, 2017. This free campus event is for UofL students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members and will include light refreshments. There is no registration for this event. For more information, email Dionne.Griffiths@louisville.edu or call (502) 852-6142. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 18, 2016
Bike Maintenance Workshop Tuesday, Oct. 18th 4-6pm, HSC Kornhauser Plaza (rain location: Kornhauser Balcony - 2nd Floor) Drop-in with your bike for a free maintenance workshop hosted by the UofL Sustainability Council and Falls City Community BikeWorks! Stop by any time 4-6pm on Tuesday, Oct. 18th at the HSC Kornhauser Plaza (or up on the 2nd floor covered balcony in the event of rain) and we'll show you the basics to keep your bike running smooth and how to us our campus Bike Fixit Stations. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 18, 2016
UofL Day of Giving Tuesday, Oct. 18th One Day. One Challenge. Are you up for the challenge? On Tuesday, Oct. 18th we need you to help us raise some "L"! Are you in? 1. Mark your calendar: Tuesday, Oct. 18. Put it in your smart phone. Tape it to your mirror. Do whatever it takes. 2. Make a gift that day. Use your smart phone or computer to make a gift of ANY amount. Spread the word. Share your good deed with friends that day on social media using #RaiseSomeL. Donate here. You can support our sustainability initiatives by designating your gift for the Green Fund for UofL (under Academic Support, Student Scholarships & Programs) in the Designations field when you donate here.
Oct. 18, 2016
Diversity Dialogue Series: “Equity vs. Equality” Tuesday, Oct. 18th, noon, Cultural Center The Cultural Center will continue its Diversity Dialogue Series on Oct. 18th with a discussion on “Equity vs. Equality,” presented by Dr. Ahmad Washington, assistant professor in the College of Education and Human Development. This is the first year for the Diversity Dialogue series. Prior to this semester, the Cultural Center organized Cultural Competency workshops which were formal lunch lectures around research and literature reflecting diversity and social justice issues. The program has been revamped this year in an effort to turn these formal workshops into less formal, more conversational dialogues that are inclusive of a larger variety of topics to provide attendees with an opportunity to be engaged, contribute to the discussion, and consequently gain a deeper understanding from these conversations. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 18, 2016
Islam and Climate Change Tuesday, Oct. 18th, 9:30am, HSC School of Public Health & Information Sciences, Conference Room 001 The School of Public Health and Information Sciences and the Department of Epidemiology and Population Health present this special lecture by Professor Omar Jah, PhD, Deputy Vice Chancellor at the University of the Gambia. Professor Jah is recognized worldwide as an expert in international law as well as scientific ethics, global development, climate change, and Islamic thought. Prior to his appointment as Deputy Vice Chancellor, he was Dean of the Law Faculty at the University of the Gambia and a professor of comparative law. As a scholar, he has studied scientific ethics and published manuscripts on governance, policy, and globalization; and he has written a book on women and Islam. He has presented his scholarship on Islam and climate change at the Earth Conference in Oslo, Norway. Dr. Jah recently accepted a new appointment as Vice Chancellor at the Islamic University of Technology in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 17-18, 2016
Weigh The Waste Monday-Tuesday, Oct. 17-18th 11am-2pm, The Ville Grill Stop in for lunch at UofL’s zero-waste, all-you-care-to-eat dining hall and enjoy a 30% locally-sourced meal before learning the dirty story of what’s left on your plate. At the Ville Grill, patrons' plates are normally scraped behind the scenes in the dish room, with all scraps being sent to compost, not to the landfill. Today, behind the scenes action takes center stage as we raise awareness on what you can do to reduce waste in everyday aspects of your life. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 18, 2016
UofL Day of Giving Tuesday, Oct. 18th One Day. One Challenge. Are you up for the challenge? On Tuesday, Oct. 18th we need you to help us raise some "L"! Are you in? 1. Mark your calendar: Tuesday, Oct. 18. Put it in your smart phone. Tape it to your mirror. Do whatever it takes. 2. Make a gift that day. Use your smart phone or computer to make a gift of ANY amount. Spread the word. Share your good deed with friends that day on social media using #RaiseSomeL. Donate here. You can support our sustainability initiatives by designating your gift for the Green Fund for UofL (under Academic Support, Student Scholarships & Programs) in the Designations field when you donate here.
Oct. 17, 2016
Campus Sustainability Tour Monday, Oct. 17th 6:30-7:30pm Leaves from the College of Business Join us for a Belknap Campus Sustainability Walking Tour and discover some of the many hidden green gems of campus while getting an inside view of what UofL is doing to incorporate environmental, social, and economic responsibility into everything we do. This dynamic and engaging tour will provide you with an introduction to the basic principles of sustainability and how to apply them in your life on campus and at home. You'll learn a wide variety of practical tips that you can use to help shift our culture towards better stewardship of the environment while saving money and helping build a brighter tomorrow for society. Attendees will better understand UofL's commitment to sustainability and learn how each step we take contributes to big results for us individually, for the university, and for the broader community. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 17, 2016
Trick or Trivia with Animal Welfare Monday, Oct. 17th, 6-8pm, Red Barn UofL's Engage.Lead.Serve Board invites you out for some animal-themed trivia and a Halloween costume party! We'll be asking questions regarding animal rights issues and endangered species! Please wear your favorite animal costume, and you'll have a chance at winning our costume contest! This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 11am-2pm – UofL Free Store (Unitas Tower)
Wednesday-Thursday, Oct. 19-20, 11am-2pm – Local Food Showcase - UofL Dining will be highlighting one menu item per station that was locally sourced or Kentucky Proud (The Ville Grill)
Sunday, Oct. 23, Noon-2pm – UofL Community Composting Volunteer Day (200 block of E. Bloom St. just one block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook and Floyd Streets - map here)
All Week – Get out of your car and win! Log trips on Cardinal Directions for UofL Sustainability Week! You could win a $400 shopping spree at a local bike shop just for using transportation alternatives this week! Cardinal Directions is UofL’s new trip-finding and carpool-matching tool which shows all of your transportation options on one map. Use it during UofL Sustainability Week (Oct. 17-23) and you could be a winner. Simply log your trips by carpool, transit, bike, or walking and you’ll be entered into a raffle for a $400 bike shop voucher from the UofL Sustainability Council. Open to all.
Oct. 15, 2016
Citizen Forestry Training 101 Saturday, Oct. 15th 10am-2pm, $20 suggested donation California Community Center, 1600 St Catherine St, Louisville, KY 40210 UofL's Engage. Lead. Serve. Board encourages you to consider taking part in Citizen Forestry Training, which is the foundation of the Love Louisville Trees Planting Program. Through the Citizen Forestry training, participants learn how to build and maintain our neighborhood and community forests. Participants are taught basic tree anatomy and physiology, environmental stewardship, tree identification and selection, young tree pruning, and how to teach others how to properly plant and care for their trees. Citizen Foresters who have participated in 2 planting day events are eligible to become Community Foresters. Participants will receive a Love Louisville tree t-shirt, free lunch, and have the opportunity to plant a few trees. Register here.
Oct. 14, 2016
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the Future of Environmental Health Friday, Oct. 14th, 1-2:30pm, HSC Kosair Charities Clinical & Translational Research Building, Room 101/102 The Research!Louisville 2016 keynote speaker is Linda S. Birnbaum, Ph.D., D.A.B.T., A.T.S., Director, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and National Toxicology Program. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, is one of 27 research institutes and centers that comprise the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The mission of the NIEHS is to discover how the environment affects people in order to promote healthier lives. By understanding how environmental exposures across the lifespan--from before conception to old age--interact with genetic factors, the NIEHS aims to strengthen our understanding of environmental exposures and enhance our ability to maintain healthy environments. Twenty-first century environmental challenges to public health, such as developmental origins of health and disease, indoor air quality, hazardous exposures during critical developmental windows or to environmental mixtures, metals, or endocrine disruptors, will require novel mechanistic systems and epidemiologic approaches to ensure the highest quality science informs individual, community, and policy decision-making.
Oct. 14, 2016
Sustainability Roundtable: Air Toxics and Indoor Air Quality Friday, Oct. 14th, 11am-noon, Life Sciences Building, Room 133 Please join us as we relaunch UofL's Sustainability Roundtable for Fall 2016! The format will be a 30-40 minute presentation followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! On October 14th, we'll hear from Russ Barnett, Director of UofL's Kentucky Institute for the Environment and Sustainable Development, on the topic of "Air Toxics and Indoor Air Quality." Anyone with an interest in sustainability (or social-ecological resilience) can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Daniel DeCaro.
Oct. 12, 2016
Rubbertown Screening with Director Q&A Wednesday, Oct. 12th, 7pm, SAC Floyd Theatre Cost: $1.50 Student, $3 Gen Admission UofL Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication, Remington Smith, MFA, directed this new documentary feature about the struggle for environmental justice in western Louisville. In the film we meet Louisville resident Monika Burkhead as she struggles to move her entire house to another county to escape the hazards of living near chemical manufacturing plants, a coal burning power plant and a toxic landfill site. There will be a question and answer session with the director following the screening. Watch Film Trailer here. Rubbertown Film Website. Contact: 859-229-8090, theremingtonsmith@gmail.com
Oct. 12, 2016
Environmental Health Nursing Research: Impact and Possibilities Wednesday, Oct. 12th, 1-2pm, HSC Kosair Charities Clinical & Translational Research Building, Room 101/102 The University of Louisville School of Nursing presents Barbara J. Polivka, Ph.D., RN, Professor of Nursing and Shirley B. Powers Endowed Chair. Dr. Polivka is an expert in environmental health and health services research. Polivka's distinguished career in nursing research and academia has spanned more than 30 years. She is leading a $2.4 million study funded by the National Institute on Aging that is comprehensively examining the triggers of asthma in older adults. Through an $870,000 grant from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Polivka and researchers from The Ohio State University have developed a virtual simulation system that will train home health care workers on how to mitigate hazards they encounter in clients' homes. Part of Research!Louisville.
Oct. 8, 2016
Louisville Solar Tour Saturday, Oct. 8th, from 10am-5pm. Various sites (map). UofL employees and students who live in solar-powered homes will be opening our doors to give you a glimpse of our renewable energy future! Throughout the day you can tour dozens of different homes and institutions featuring a variety of solar technologies, including the UofL Renewable Energy Lab (Speed School of Engineering, just south of Eastern Pkwy). Visitors to the UofL site may also view nearby: the dual-axis solar tracking array atop Sackett Hall, the Passive Solar Test Facility just west of the Brook Street railroad fly-over, the Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research, and the newly rededicated Phoenix House. The tour can be experienced as part of a free group bike tour or as a self-guided tour. This annual event provides real-life examples of how families and businesses are harnessing free energy from the sun in the River City to generate electricity, heat water & indoor spaces, and slash monthly utility bills! Schedule: 9:30-11 Kick-off and Presentations (Bellarmine University, Pasteur Hall, 2001 Newburg Rd) 11-2 City-wide bike or self-guided tour and open homes 1-5 Meet the Installers and After-Tour Celebration (Apocalypse Brew Works, 1612 Mellwood Ave) 8pm-1am Solar Kentucky Benefit Concert (Haymarket Whiskey Bar, 331 E Market St) Full schedule and details here.
Oct. 7, 2016
Garden Commons Workday: Herb Harvest & Workshop Friday, Oct. 7th, 2-3pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Think herbs are just tasteless, dry flakes from a jar?! You don't know what you've been missing! Join us in UofL's organic garden for a workshop about how to use & dry the herbs we'll harvest from the garden. There'll be ample sampling opportunities with a fresh herbal tea bar! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every other Friday 2-3pm from Sept. 9 - Oct. 21. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Oct. 7, 2016
A sustainable approach for managing the emerald ash borer Friday, Oct. 7th, Noon-1pm, Shumaker Research Building 139 As a part of our fall seminar series, the Biology Department welcomes Dr. Lynne Rieske-Kinney of the University of Kentucky who will speak on “A sustainable approach for managing the emerald ash borer, an aggressive forest and urban invader.”
Oct. 6, 2016
Muhammad Ali – Shaking Up the World by Fighting for His Civil Rights Thursday, Oct. 6th, 6-8pm, Ekstrom Library Chao Auditorium UofL's Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace & Justice invites you to this evening featuring panelists and break-out discussions about how Muhammad Ali inspired and supported the Civil Rights Movement using his unique voice and national platform. The panelists include: Cedric Powell, Law Professor; Sadiqa Reynolds, President of Louisville Urban League; Dr. Cate Fosl, Director of Anne Braden Institute; and Kala Brown, Muhammad Ali and former Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholar. This event is organized by the Muhammad Ali Institute and is part of a program called Ali’s Louisville? Making A Compassionate City V. Ali’s Louisville? is a series that gathers people from a wide range of life experiences and perspectives to grapple with operationalizing compassion in Louisville.
Oct. 5, 2016
Why Fair Food? A Teach-In on the CIW's Continuing Fight For Justice in the Fields Wednesday, Oct. 5th, 5:30pm, SAC W310B The Coalition of Immokalee Workers is back in town! Join the Cardinal Student/Farmworker Alliance as we host several CIW folks for a teach-in about the history and importance of the fair food movement and where we are now. This is your chance to learn about movement building from the ground up from a coalition recognized by POTUS for their successful campaign work. Anyone interested in getting more involved with Cardinal SFA can stay for a short interest meeting at the end of the event. #FairFoodNation. More info on OrgSync.
Oct. 3, 2016
UofL Industrial Hemp & Renewable Energy Research Monday, Oct. 3rd 1-2:30pm, Ernst Hall room 212 UofL will be hosting the October monthly meeting of the city-wide Louisville Sustainability Council's Green Economy Action Team, and all are welcome! The meeting will feature UofL's Andrew Marsh discussing his research into industrial hemp and how it can be a sustainable feedstock alternative to petrochemical inputs for all types of products. We'll take a brief visit to UofL's hemp trial plot and our student-designed, fully solar-powered Phoenix House, which was recently rededicated as the headquarters for UofL's Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research. The mission of the Team is to define, support and take collaborative action to improve Louisville’s sustainable green economy, particularly in areas such as: education, workforce development; environment; energy diversity and efficiency; land, air and water protection; materials recovery; transportation, and the built environment. Get involved today!
Sept. 30, 2016
Sustainability Roundtable: Brownfields and their potential for collaborative research Friday, Sept. 30th, 11am-noon, Life Sciences Building, Room 133 Please join us as we relaunch UofL's Sustainability Roundtable for Fall 2016! The format will be a 30-40 minute presentation followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! On September 30th, we'll hear from Allison Smith, Brownfields Program Manager for Louisville Metro Government, on the topic of "Brownfields and their potential for collaborative research." Anyone with an interest in sustainability (or social-ecological resilience) can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Daniel DeCaro.
Sept. 29, 2016
Using Community-Engaged Work in Support of Promotion and Tenure Thursday, Sept. 29th, noon-1pm, Ekstrom Library, 3rd Floor How can faculty ensure that their community-engaged teaching, scholarship, and research supports successful promotion and tenure? Traditionally, academia identifies published professional articles (research and non-research), books, and book chapters as acceptable products that support tenure and promotion. Community-engaged work can result in these products, as well as non-traditional products such as technical reports, videos, artistic productions and community-focused literature. This session will discuss a variety of approaches by which both traditional and non-traditional products from engaged work can be crafted to support promotion and tenure. More info and registration here.
Sept. 28, 2016
Social Justices Issues in Peru: Ali Scholar Learning Journey Wednesday, Sept. 28th, 6:00-7:30pm, Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium Twelve Ali Scholars traveled to Peru in May 2016 to learn about the social justice issues of indigenous peoples and African descendent communities. On their trip they met with change makers dedicated to making a difference in their own communities. Please join them to learn about Peru, and how the issues and work in this global context relate to the some of the challenges and opportunities we face at home. Sponsored by UofL's Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace & Justice. Contact: Erika DeSha erika.stith@louisville.edu, 502-852-6372.
Sept. 28, 2016
Honey, We Shrunk the Bee Population Wednesday, Sept. 28th, 11:00am - 1:00pm, Red Barn Plaza ELSB's Animal Welfare committee invites you to join us outside the Red Barn to hear about the bee depopulation crisis while sampling different flavors of local honey! Bee there or bee square!
Sept. 28, 2016
Harvest and Planting Day at the Urban & Public Affairs Horticulture Zone Wednesday, Sept. 28th, 9am, behind Urban Studies Institute (426 W. Bloom St.) Please join us for a September Harvest and Planting Day at the Department of Urban & Public Affairs Horticulture Zone! We will be harvesting apples, tomatoes, peppers, swiss chard, herbs, flowers and more. Come check out the beautiful space and meet people! Info and RSVP: yani.vozos@louisville.edu
Sept. 27, 2016
2016 Book-in-Common Author Visit: Jeanne Marie Laskas, Hidden America Tuesday, Sept. 27th Free writing workshop (4 - 5:15pm, SAC Floyd Theatre) Keynote lecture with book signing (7pm, Student Activities Center Multi-purpose Room). The author of UofL's 2016 Book-in-Common, Hidden America, Jeanne Marie Laskas will be on campus to give a writing workshop, keynote lecture and book signing. Stay tuned here for more details about this exciting opportunity to meet the author of our Book-in-Common. Full details here.
Sept. 27, 2016
White people engaging white people to achieve racial justice Tuesday, Sept. 27th, noon-1pm, Kornhauser Library Auditorium, Health Sciences Center Carla F. Wallace is co-founder of Louisville Showing Up for Racial Justice and the national SURJ network which works to broaden the base of white people engaged in racial justice. Racial injustice impacts the health of people of color, white people and our society. To achieve racial equity, white people must move away from active collusion and silent consent in racial injustice. In this session Carla will explore the vision of SURJ and how to engage white people in addressing racial injustice. Free lunch provided if you RSVP by noon Sept. 26. RSVP online
Sept. 26, 2016
Sprouting Conversations Monday, Sept. 26th, 11am-1pm, SAC first floor lobby Visit ELSB's Green Initiatives Committee in the SAC and there might even be a small surprise for those who participate! Learn about healthy living, social injustices, the pros of biking, local food, and the need for recycling...all while making seed bombs that you can use to make this world a greener place!
Sept. 23, 2016
Garden Commons Workday & Workshop with Stephen Bartlett, Sustainable Agriculture of Louisville Friday, Sept. 23rd, 2-4pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us for a special Green Apple Day of Service in UofL's organic garden, co-sponsored by Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) and the Kentucky chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council! We'll be tackling some bigger projects such as re-staining our wooden benches, raised beds, and rain barrel platforms. Before getting to work, we'll start off with a special guest lecture from Stephen Bartlett, Executive Director of Sustainable Agriculture of Louisville, as part of our series of practical, hands-on workshops about how to manage different aspects of a chemical-free garden! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every other Friday 2-3pm from Sept. 9 - Oct. 21. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Sept. 23, 2016
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Permaculture Friday, Sept. 23rd at Noon, Ekstrom W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! This month, we'll be joined by the Louisville Permaculture Guild for a deep dive into the principles of permaculture - the use of skilled design to produce ecologies, economies, and communities which are grounded in an ethical consideration of their environments. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring we'll continue our series of in-person workshops each month on third Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste! All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website.
Wednesday, Sept. 21st 1:00-2:00pm, Ekstrom Library's Chao Auditorium - Roundtable Discussion on “Positive Peace” We'll explore why peace is never merely an absence of violence, but rather a proactive process of creating positivity. Co-sponsored by the Honors Student Council.
Wednesday, Sept. 21st 4:00-5:15pm, Humanities 205 - Student Forum on Taking Action Current UofL students will talk about how they are using their interest and ideas about peace, justice, and conflict transformation to take action. This forum provides an opportunity for all students to learn about ways put their own ideas about social justice into action.
Wednesday, Sept. 21st at 6:00-7:00pm, Ekstrom Library's Chao Auditorium - Mark Wilkerson on Tomas Young’s War Louisville author Wilkerson evokes the heart-warming and heartbreaking story of a soldier paralyzed in Iraq who battled his injuries while speaking out about the war. Wilkerson’s book and friendship make clear why Tomas Young inspired talk-show host Phil Donahue to make an award-winning documentary, Body of War, and Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder to write and perform “No More.” Reception and light refreshments follow.
Thursday, Sept. 22nd at 5:00pm, Thrust Theatre - The Syrian Monologues We’ve all seen images of Syrian refugees on boats and beaches. And we have heard the disruption civil war brought to their lives used to nourish campaign rhetoric. But who are these men and women? Hear the actual stories of real Syrians, represented by actors, as they seek safety in refugee camps of Jordan. Our audience will include refugees from other Louisville communities who have their own stories to tell. Admission is free. Co-sponsored by the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research and the Theatre Arts Department.
UofL’s Peace, Justice and Conflict Transformation program sponsors Peace Day with support from campus partners. For more information, contact Russell Vandenbroucke at 502-852-8448 or rjvand01@louisville.edu or check louisville.edu/peace
Sept. 20, 2016
Effects of Urban Development on Dragonfly Communities Tuesday, Sept. 20th, 7pm, Clifton Center (2117 Payne Street) The Greater Louisville Sierra Club presents Victoria Prescott from UofL's Department of Biology. Victoria's unique presentation will focus on the effects of urban development on dragonfly communities, dragonflies being "bio-indicators" of ecosystem health. Urbanization is a leading cause of habitat degradation and loss throughout the world. As habitat quality is diminished, species often are unable to persist and sometimes are drastically reduced or become extinct. Victoria has researched how urban development affects dragonflies in both pond and stream habitats within and around Louisville. She has found that urban development does reduce the number of species found at any aquatic habitat. Her presentation will focus on this research and her findings. Victoria is a PhD student in the Department of Biology at the University of Louisville. Her dissertation examines the impact of urban development on wolf spiders and dragonflies. Victoria has a great passion for protecting the environment and seeks to inspire others as well. Greater Louisville Sierra Club's programs are always free and open to the public.
Sept. 16, 2016
Sustainability Roundtable: Incorporating Native Species in Urban and Suburban Landscapes Friday, Sept. 16th, 11am-noon, Life Sciences Building, Room 133 Please join us as we relaunch UofL's Sustainability Roundtable for Fall 2016! The format will be a 30-40 minute presentation followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! On September 16th, we'll hear from Dr. Margaret Carreiro, Department of Biology, on the topic: “Incorporating Native Species in Urban and Suburban Landscapes.” Anyone with an interest in sustainability (or social-ecological resilience) can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Daniel DeCaro.
Sept. 15, 2016
Where’s the Beef?! Thursday, Sept. 15th 11:30am-1:30pm, Red Barn Have you ever thought “what's the deal with going vegan?” Come join SAB, Health Promotion, UofL Dining, and the UofL Sustainability Council to learn about animal rights, see cute animals at our petting zoo, and try some delicious vegan food...ALL FREE! SAB's Engaging Issues Committee invites you to this interactive event promoting healthy eating that's good for you, great for the planet, and life-saving for animals! Enjoy a locally-grown, vegan lunch from the Refugee Agricultural Partnership Program. Meet folks from local organizations that are advancing the mission of sustainability through eating less meat and supporting local growers. Play with cuddly animals at the petting zoo right outside the Red Barn! Who wouldn’t want to spend some quality time hanging with an alpaca, ducks, goats, chickens, a Patagonian cavy and more?!
Wednesdays Fall 2016
UofL Free Store Wednesdays, 11am-2pm, Unitas Tower basement The UofL Free Store will be open Wednesday from 11am-2pm throughout Fall 2016 (9/14 to 11/30). All students, faculty & staff are welcome to "shop" for free clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books, school & art supplies, non-perishable food, and more. Clean donated items of all kinds are always welcome and can now be dropped off any time in the red bins outside the Store! The Free Store is intended to keep useful items out of the landfill and to aid the needy. It is a volunteer-powered initiative of the student environmental organization, Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions (GRASS), with the support of UofL's Sustainability Council. UofL promotes an inclusive environment for all, regardless of gender identity and/or gender expression. The Free Store is a Transgender-Friendly space. We need your help to keep the store open! To volunteer, email austin.putty@louisville.edu.
Sept. 9, 2016
Garden Commons Workday: Fall Lettuce Planting Friday, Sept. 9th, 2-3pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden for a series of practical, hands-on workshops about how to manage different aspects of a chemical-free garden! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every other Friday 2-3pm from Sept. 9 - Oct. 21. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Sept. 6, 2016
Free Store Clean-up & GRASS Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 6th at 3pm, Free Store (Unitas Tower) UofL's student environmental organization, Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) will be meeting to make plans for this semester's service projects, events, and other campus-changing sustainability initiatives! We'll also be taking some time to clean-up the UofL Free Store and get it ready for reopening for 2016-17! Join us!
Sept. 2, 2016
Sustainability Roundtable: Legal and Institutional Foundations of Adaptive Environmental Governance Friday, Sept. 2nd, 11am-noon, Life Sciences Building, Room 133 Please join us as we relaunch UofL's Sustainability Roundtable for Fall 2016! The format will be a 30-40 minute presentation followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Please feel free to bring your lunch! On September 2nd, we'll hear from Dr. Daniel DeCaro, Departments of Urban & Public Affairs, and Psychological & Brain Sciences on the topic: “Legal and Institutional Foundations of Adaptive Environmental Governance.” Anyone with an interest in sustainability (or social-ecological resilience) can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Daniel DeCaro.
Aug. 30, 2016
1st Fall Meeting: Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) Tuesday, Aug. 30th at 3pm, Outside of the Free Store (Unitas Tower) UofL's student environmental organization,Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) will be meeting to make plans for this semester's service projects, events, and other campus-changing sustainability initiatives! Join us!
Aug. 20, 2016
Garden Commons Harvest Party! Saturday, Aug. 20th, 2:00 - 3:00pm outside the Cultural Center Stop by UofL's organic, student-run garden to sample some of the delicious fresh produce we've grown together over the summer and learn how you can get involved and learn how to grow your own food right here on campus! The Food Literacy Project will also bring to campus their Truck Farm - a pick-up with veggies planted in it! Sponsored by the UofL Sustainability Council with help from our friends in the Office of Health Promotion. Connect with us on Facebook.
Aug. 17-24, 2016
Sustainability is woven into Welcome Week 2016, including the following events:
Wednesday, Aug. 17th - Urban & Public Affairs Garden Harvest Party & Workday 9am-11am, behind Urban Studies Institute, 426 W. Bloom St. (behind Bettie Johnson Hall) Come check out one of UofL's "hidden gems" of sustainability! Join us as we do some weeding and other maintenance work on our urban agriculture project. We will also be harvesting delicious heirloom apples, tomatoes, peppers, swiss chard, kale, herbs and flowers and more! Come check out the beautiful space and meet people interested in a new green urban vision!
Thursday, Aug. 18th - S.O.U.L. Service Projects 8am-12:30pm, Leaves from SAC Multipurpose Room. The Sustainability Council has organized two different on-campus volunteer sites for SOUL (Garden Commons & Community Composting), in addition to the many off-campus community service projects you can choose from! Get to know fellow students and UofL faculty and staff while exploring diversity on campus and in the Louisville community. Discover how to make the most of UofL service and leadership opportunities, then work alongside those you met to learn first-hand about the many facets of our “Possibility City.”
Thursday, Aug. 18th - Gray Street Farmers’ Market Every Thursday 10:30am-2:00pm (through Oct. 27) Health Sciences Center, 485 E Gray ST Enjoy lunch from area food trucks & stock up on the finest local products: produce, pasture-raised meat & eggs, popcorn, honey, jam, granola, baked goods, flowers, plants, etc. Get free samples at a special local food cooking demo 8/27 11am-1pm.
Thursday, Aug. 18th - Belknap Farmers' Market Every Thursday 3:30-6:00pm (through Oct. 13) on Brandeis Street in front of The Ville Grill. Get the good stuff at UofL's newest weekly Farmers' Market! Bring a bag & load up on farm-fresh local fruit, veggies, popcorn, ice cream, bread, honey, meat, eggs, crafts, etc. Nothing's better for the health of your body, area farms, or the planet!
Saturday, Aug. 20th - Garden Commons Harvest Party! 2:00 - 3:00pm outside the Cultural Center Stop by UofL's organic, student-run Garden Commons to sample some of the delicious fresh produce we've grown together over the summer and learn how you can get involved and learn how to grow your own food right here on campus! The Food Literacy Project will also bring to campus their Truck Farm - a pick-up with veggies planted in it! Sponsored by the UofL Sustainability Council with help from our friends in the Office of Health Promotion. Connect with us on Facebook.
Saturday, Aug. 20th - Louisville Sustainability Bike Tour 3:30 pm meet up outside the SRC Take a fun afternoon bike ride with the Student Cycling Coalition and explore your new community through the lens of environmental stewardship and social justice. Don’t have a bike? Check one out from the SRC through UofL’s Bikeshare Program. Attendees get a UofL Sustainability water bottle! Check out the route here.
Sunday, Aug. 21st - UofL Community Composting Volunteer Day Every Sunday noon-1pm (200 block of E. Bloom St. just one block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook and Floyd Streets) Come help us turn “trash” into treasure as we manage UofL’s volunteer-powered community composting operation. Dress to get dirty. Tools provided. Learn about worm composting and becoming a UofL EcoRep!
Wednesday, Aug. 24th - Student Involvement Fair Noon-1pm, Red Barn plaza. Free food! Stop by the UofL Sustainability table to find out how you can make a difference, take the Cards Go Green! Pledge and grab some green goodies, or get a free bike tune-up!
Aug. 10, 2016
Garden Commons Workday Wednesday, Aug. 10th, 11am-noon, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden for a series of practical, hands-on workshops about how to manage different aspects of a chemical-free garden! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every other Wednesday 11am-noon from June 29 - Aug. 10. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Aug. 2, 2016
Louisville Food Cooperative meeting to discuss cooperative grocery Tuesday, Aug. 2nd, 6-8pm, 1619 Flux Gallery (1619 W. Main St.) The Louisville Food Cooperative will host a meeting to discuss plans for a cooperative grocery in Louisville. The meeting will include a presentation on worker-owned cooperatives by UofL Brandeis School of Law Professor Ariana Levinson. UofL’s Justin Mog, assistant to the provost for sustainability initiatives, and EcoReps’ director Brian Barnes, have also been involved in this effort to bring food justice and sustainable food sourcing to Louisville. Details and RSVP on Facebook or email.
July 27, 2016
Garden Commons Workday Wednesday, July 27th, 11am-noon, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden for a series of practical, hands-on workshops about how to manage different aspects of a chemical-free garden! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every other Wednesday 11am-noon from June 29 - Aug. 10. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
July 13, 2016
Garden Commons Workday Wednesday, July 13th, 11am-noon, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden for a series of practical, hands-on workshops about how to manage different aspects of a chemical-free garden! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every other Wednesday 11am-noon from June 29 - Aug. 10. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
July 6, 2016
Louisville Sustainability Forum Wednesday, July 6th, Noon-1:30pm Earth & Spirit Center (1924 Newburg Rd) This month's featured presentation will be given by two experts from UofL's new Institute of Sustainable Health & Optimal Aging: Anna C. Faul, Ph.D., Executive Director; and Joseph G. D'Ambrosio, JD, Ph.D, LMFT, Director of Health Innovation and Sustainability. The Institute of Sustainable Health & Optimal Aging envisions a connected world where older adults lead engaged and flourishing lives. Dr. Anna Faul and Dr. Joe D'Ambrosio will discuss how they are helping older adults flourish by building collaborative networks of research, practice, innovation and education. Believing that aging is an opportunity and not a disease, enables optimal aging with dignity, grace and integrity. The Institute's innovative projects and plans for a future where older adults thrive throughout their aging journey will be discussed. Dr. Anna's 32-year career has been dedicated to helping older adults live productive and healthy lives across the lifespan. Dr. Joe's work and community based research is focused on innovative and sustainable health initiatives. Shorter Presentations: > Engaging in fossil-fuel-free and green investing, Carrie B. VanWinkle, CFP, Socially Responsive Investment Advisor & Financial Planner > Geothermal-powered heating and air conditioning, Richard Roth, A. N. Roth Heating and Cooling
June 29, 2016
Garden Commons Workday Wednesday, June 29th, 11am-noon, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden for a series of practical, hands-on workshops about how to manage different aspects of a chemical-free garden! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every other Wednesday 11am-noon from June 29 - Aug. 10. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
June 25, 2016
Annual Butterfly count at UofL’s Horner Wildlife Sanctuary in Oldham County Saturday, June 25th 9:30am-3pm All are invited to participate in the annual butterfly count at UofL’s Horner Wildlife Sanctuary near Brownsboro, led by UofL biology professor emeritus Charles Covell and other butterfly specialists, as part of a national effort to monitor butterfly populations across the country. Experts will teach people how to identify the butterflies they see. Count leaders will supply nets but volunteers can use cameras, binoculars and notebooks to gather information. For more information, contact Covell at 502-639-2691 or covell@louisville.edu. Participants should wear hats, hiking shoes, long pants and long-sleeved shirts and bring water, lunch and insect repellent. Meet at 9:30am in the parking lot of Sugar Babe Antiques, about one mile northwest of Exit 14 off Interstate 71 and about 20 miles north of Louisville.
June 21, 2016
The Natural Environment and Heart Disease Tuesday, June 21st at 7pm, The Clifton Center (2117 Payne St.) The Greater Louisville Sierra Club presents Aruni Bhatnagar, Ph.D., professor and distinguished university scholar in the Institute of Molecular Cardiology, professor of medicine, and professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the University of Louisville. Dr. Bhatnagar's research interests include the cardiovascular effects of environmental pollutants and his work has led to the creation of the new field of environmental cardiology. His research is supported by several grants from the National Institutes of Health, including two program-projects. Dr. Bhatnagar is a graduate of Kanpur University, India and received his post-doctoral training at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He is currently serving on the editorial boards of both Circulation Research and Circulation, has participated in over 50 National Institutes of Health review panels, and is the author of over 120 publications. Greater Louisville Sierra Club's programs are always free and open to the public.
June 14, 2016
Printing the Sun Tuesday, June 14th at 6pm, Goodwood Brewing Co. (636 E Main) Join UofL's own Dr. Thad Druffel for the next edition of the Kentucky Science Center's Scientific Proofs series. Every hour, enough energy from the sun hits the earth’s surface to power the world for an entire year. Despite this potential, solar energy currently provides less than 1 percent of global electricity. Can the same technology that democratized knowledge, the printing press, be reimagined to satisfy the world’s ever growing demand for energy and independence? More importantly, can it be scaled fast enough? Scientific Proofs are timely discussions on mature science topics led by a wide variety of area scientists, leaders, and professionals. Most events are 21+ and all are FREE… minus the drinks!
June 3, 2016
Reuse Summit Friday, June 3rd, 8:30am – 4:30pm at JCTC (Health Sciences Hall Auditorium). $25 Registration Required The Partnership for a Green City will host this community summit on materials reuse and repurposing in Louisville. We'll discuss both the problems of solid waste and solutions that institutions and residents can take to tackle it. We've heard about the three R’s for years – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Many of us have figured out how to reduce waste and recycling has increased across the country. Now the Partnership and Metro Public Works are focusing on the middle R – REUSE – to familiarize Louisville with reuse opportunities to minimize landfill disposal of items that could benefit others. Examples we'll explore include: donating clothes to Goodwill, St. Vincent de Paul, etc.; donating home appliances, windows, doors, cabinets, etc. to the Habitat Restore: donating items for school art projects through Good Garbage; Supplies Overseas delivers surplus medical equipment and supplies to parts of the world where it is desperately needed; and reusing organic wastes as mulch, compost, or methane (we'll learn about biodigesters through a case study of how they work in other cities). There will also be demonstration projects available for viewing. $25 Registration covers lunch for participants. Scholarships available on an as-requested basis. For additional information, please contact Brent Fryrear at bfryrear@louisville.edu or 852-8854.
May 19 to Oct. 13, 2016
UofL Belknap Farmers Market Thursdays, 3:30-6:00pm (May 19th to Oct. 13th) At 3rd St & Brandeis Ave in front of The Ville Grill UofL's Belknap Campus Farmers' Market returns for its third year! Stop by for farm-fresh local products, including fruits, vegetables, pasture-raised meats & eggs, breads, baked goods & sweets, tea, honey, popcorn, canned goods, non-toxic home & body care products, prepared meals, and more. - At the first market each month, Get Healthy Now will offer special “Take 20” fitness sessions; and the Office of Health Promotion will offer cooking demonstrations and sampling on Sept. 8th and Oct. 6th with chef & health coach Mat Shalenko! - Debit cards, SNAP benefits (EBT), and Senior Voucherswill be accepted by select vendors! Open weekly, rain or shine! Email comments/questions. Follow us on
May 19 to Oct. 27, 2016
Gray Street Farmers’ Market Thursdays, 10:30am‒2pm (May 19 to Oct. 27) Health Sciences Center, 485 E. Gray St. With 11 unique local vendors, you'll find the finest in farm-fresh local products, including fruits, vegetables, pasture-raised meat & eggs, popcorn, honey & syrup, jams, granola, bread & baked goods, flowers, plants, prepared lunches, food trucks, and more. Cash, debit cards, SNAP benefits, and Senior Vouchers accepted! Open weekly rain or shine. Special food sampling events will be held at the market on June 9, July 14, and August 11. Watch Vendor Spotlights and our 20/20 Talks on food and sustainability at the GSFM YouTube Channel! Access our collection of delicious recipes for local products. More info: GSFM website, contact Market Manager, Melissa Schreck, or follow on
May 20, 2016
Bike to Work Day! Friday, May 20th, city-wide UofL encourages everyone to bike to campus for Bike to Work Day! Louisville's Bike to Work Day Celebration will take place at 4th Street Live! from 11:30am until 1 pm. That morning there will be several meet and rides into downtown from Seneca Park, Iroquois Park, Shawnee Park and at the Indiana side of the Big 4 Bridge. Full details here. Register for this year's Bike to Work Day Event, and you will be entered into a drawing for a free Giant Momentum Bicycle donated by Parkside Bikes!
May 14, 2016
Kentucky Solar Energy Society Annual Meeting Saturday, May 14th, 1:00-4:30pm, Ernst Hall Auditorium This meeting is free and open to all KySES members, subscribers, students, guests and the general public interested in learning more about solar power in Kentucky. Expect an interactive afternoon with participation from attendees and presenters including UofL's Dr. Thad Druffel on the state of solar generation and updates from KySES board members on efforts such as solar legislation and Solar Over Louisville. Enjoy a tour of UofL's Solar Decathlon House, as well as a Solar 101 overview. Download the 2016 KySES Annual Meeting Agenda, and the UofL Campus Map for the location of Ernst Hall (coordinates C-10 on the map). For more information, please contact kysesinfo@gmail.com or Theresa Martin, KySES Chaiperson, theresa@littlewolf.org 606-618-0300.
May 13, 2016
Urban Heat Island Symposium Friday, May 13th, 8:30am – 4:30pm at JCTC The Partnership for a Green City will host this community symposium on the Urban Heat Island effect that is plaguing Louisville. We'll discuss both the problem and solutions that institutions and residents can take to tackle it. All are welcome and there will be a minimal charge to cover lunch. More details TBA.
May 12, 2016
Phoenix House Grand Opening Thursday, May 12th at 9am, just southeast of Ernst Hall The J.B. Speed School of Engineering and Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research invite you to the Phoenix House Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Dedication. The Phoenix House was built as the UofL/Ball State entry into the 2013 Department of Energy Solar Decathlon competition, where it won the Affordability challenge. Now located on UofL’s campus in the J.B. Speed School complex, the Phoenix House will serve as the Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research’s living laboratory for studying renewable energy and energy efficiency prototype technologies in conjunction with industry. All are welcome and you can RSVP here.
May 1 to Sept. 30, 2016
National Bike Challenge! May 1st to September 30th, 2016 Saddle up and ride for team UofL in the 2016 National Bike Challenge! Show your support for a healthy lifestyle and sustainable transportation. Register as an individual to compete against your peers. Your miles cycled will count towards the University of Louisville (workplace or school) total, as well as qualify employees for great prizes through Get Healthy Now, including the grand prize of a $400 voucher to a local bike shop, co-sponsored by UofL's Sustainability Council! To Register: 1. Visit nationalbikechallenge.org 2. Click “join” 3. Select “The University of Louisville” as your workplace (students register for “University of Louisville” under school category) The National Bike Challenge is open to everyone, however the Get Healthy Now competition is restricted to UofL employees, retirees, and their spouses/qualifying adults.
Apr. 24, 2016
UofL Community Composting Volunteer Day Every Sunday noon-1pm (200 block of E. Bloom St. just one block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook and Floyd Streets) Come help us turn “trash” into treasure as we manage UofL’s volunteer-powered community composting operation. Dress to get dirty. Tools provided. Learn about worm composting and becoming a UofL EcoRep! This is a Mayor's Give A Day Week of Service event! Please register and report your volunteer service online!
Apr. 22, 2016
Lighten Your Load (on the Earth!) EARTH DAY! Friday, April 22nd, 11am-2pm, Red Barn plaza A special "Lighten Your Load" free swap will be set up from 11am - 2pm in the Red Barn plaza - all are welcome to come take or donate items. We'll also have booths from student groups and local environmental organizations offering activities and information about how to lighten your load on Planet Earth! From noon-1pm, grab a free bike blender smoothie from the Office of Health Promotion!
Apr. 20, 2016
Earth Day Workshop: Get Back To The Land with Sustainable Gardening! Wednesday, April 20th 2-3pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Earth Day is the perfect time to get back to the land! Justin Mog, PhD (UofL's Asst. to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives) has been an organic gardener for decades and will share some of the basics about how to start and maintain a sustainable garden so that you can grow your own fresh, local food – whether it’s in pots on your porch, in your backyard, or in a community garden. Justin has extensive experience with all those methods of growing in Louisville and has worked as a crop extensionist with farmers around the world. This session will be a hands-on workshop using the many resources available at UofL’s own organic Garden Commons which is a space open to all UofL staff, faculty, and students to learn about and grow food year-round. Garden Commons features 10 raised-beds, in-ground beds, a small orchard and berry bushes, an herb spiral, a permaculture hugelkulture mound, a greenhouse, compost bins, and rain barrels. All elements of this sustainable urban agriculture project will be explored during the workshop. Participants are encouraged to dress for outdoor garden work with closed shoes, but everyone will be accommodated. Gloves and tools will be provided. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Meatless Monday Cooking Demo and Tasting Wednesday, April 20th, 11:00-11:20am, SAC Global Food Market Lower your risk of developing cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes by going meatless one day a week. Moreover, Meatless Monday benefits the environment, your body, and your conscience. Join Get Healthy Now, City Café, and Sodexo for a tasty, fun, and healthful Take 20. Walk away from the hands-on sessions with a plethora of meatless cooking, dining and gardening options. Free for employees & spouses/Qualifying Adults. Register online.
Apr. 17, 2016
UofL Community Composting Volunteer Day Every Sunday noon-1pm (200 block of E. Bloom St. just one block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook and Floyd Streets) Come help us turn “trash” into treasure as we manage UofL’s volunteer-powered community composting operation. Dress to get dirty. Tools provided. Learn about worm composting and becoming a UofL EcoRep! This is a Mayor's Give A Day Week of Service event! Please register and report your volunteer service online!
Apr. 15, 2016
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Making Maple Syrup from UofL Trees (Pancake Party!) Friday, April 15th at Noon, Ekstrom W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! This month, we'll enjoy a Pancake Party as we hear about a new Sustainable Community Engagement section of BIOL 104-15 - Laboratory for Introduction to Biological Systems. Professors Linda Fuselier and Missy Michael will be discussing how students in this lab gathered sap from UofL maples as we all enjoy the delicious fruits of their labor! The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and certification as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring we'll continue our series of in-person workshops each month on third Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste! All are welcome. #ULmaplemadness More info on EcoReps website.
Apr. 15, 2016
Faculty Workshop: Green Threads – Sustainability across the curriculum Friday, April 15th, 9:15am-5pm, Cultural Center MPR Interested in integrating themes of environmental, social & economic stewardship into your courses? The Sustainability Council invites full- & part-time faculty as well as GTA Academy participants from all disciplines to participate in the 2016 Green Threads workshop. We’ll explore ways to embed sustainability into your curriculum. UofL faculty will receive a $500 honorarium, resources for course development, info on local sustainability issues, & a new network of faculty from across UofL. Applications (download here) must be submitted to Margaret Carrerio by March 23, 2016. Full details on Green Threads here.
Apr. 15 to May 2, 2016
Lighten Your Load! Move-Out Waste Reduction April 15th through May 2nd, 2016 Moving out? Don't throw it out! During the spring move out, special collection bins will be set up in the lobbies of all UofL residence halls for the donation of any unwanted items: clothing, shoes, accessories, linens, appliances, lamps, electronics, decor, rugs, bags, school supplies, toiletries, cleaning supplies, non-perishable food items, and anything else you'd rather not keep. Two sets of bins will be available in each lobby - one for Goodwill items and another for donations of non-perishable food items that we will donate to the hungry through St. Vincent de Paul. Help us achieve our goal of Zero Waste for Move-Out 2016! Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is proud to partner with UofL Housing & Residence Life and the Sustainability Council's Solid Waste Reduction Committee for this initiative! For more information: Heather Hise, Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, 502-553-6893; or Bryan Mathis, UofL, 502-641-7286.
A special "Lighten Your Load (on the Earth)" free swap will be set up from 11am - 2pm on Earth Day, Friday, April 22nd in Miller Hall's First-Year Resource Center - all are welcome to come take or donate items.
Apr. 14, 2016
Goodbye Gauley Mountain: An Ecosexual Love Story Thursday, April 14th, 5pm & 8pm, SAC Floyd Theater Stephens and Sprinkle, two ecosexuals in love, raise performance art hell in West Virginia to help save the region from mountaintop removal destruction. This film chronicles their love, activism, and struggle to save their family home, climaxing with their wedding to the Appalachian Mountains. Brought to you by the Engage.Lead.Serve Board. Runtime: 70 minutes. Watch trailer here.
Apr. 14, 2016
Why the End of Poverty Requires the End of Violence Thursday, April 14th, 1pm in the Ekstrom Library’s Chao Auditorium Recipients of UofL's 2016 Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order, Gary Haugen and Victor Boutros, will discuss their winning work “The Locust Effect: Why the End of Poverty Requires the End of Violence.” They received the award for outlining how the absence of law enforcement in poor countries undermines the fight against global poverty. They contend that all economic efforts to address deprivation are likely to fail in the absence of protection against crimes such as human trafficking, sexual assault, police brutality, and forced evictions. Haugen is founder and president of the International Justice Mission. Boutros is a visiting scholar at George Washington University Law School.
Apr. 13, 2016
Meatless Monday Cooking Demo and Tasting Wednesday, April 13th, 11:00-11:20am, City Café, HSC; April 20, SAC Global Food Market Lower your risk of developing cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes by going meatless one day a week. Moreover, Meatless Monday benefits the environment, your body, and your conscience. Join Get Healthy Now, City Café, and Sodexo for a tasty, fun, and healthful Take 20. Walk away from the hands-on sessions with a plethora of meatless cooking, dining and gardening options. Free for employees & spouses/Qualifying Adults. Register online.
Apr. 12, 2016
Undergraduate Research and Community Engagement Symposium Tuesday, April 12th, 12:30-4pm, Shumaker Research Building, Room 139 The Office of the Executive Vice President for Research and Innovation is sponsoring the annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Students, faculty and the community can discuss cutting-edge research topics, examine the connection between research and education and explore the broad range of research at UofL, including Campus As A Living Lab for Sustainability projects like this spring's maple tapping project! #ULmaplemadness. Deadline for abstract submission is April 7th. Email the organizers.
Apr. 8, 2016
Sustainability Scholars Roundtable Friday, April 8th, 10am-11am, Life Sciences Room 137 In 2016, we are relaunching the Sustainability Scholars Roundtable with a focus on bringing researchers together around potential interdisciplinary research grants that we could pursue through collaborative proposals. We want to be poised to respond when appropriate requests for proposals are issued from granting agencies. Thus, we will gather monthly to share ideas about potential grants, decide upon research areas of common interest, and explore local sustainability challenges that could be addressed through our research efforts. Our Roundtable meetings are open to UofL researchers from all disciplines. Please join us! For more info, contact Margaret Carreiro. We meet monthly on Fridays, 10am-11am, in Life Sciences Room 137: Feb. 5th, March 4th, and April 8th.
Apr. 8, 2016
UofL Day of Service Friday, April 8th, 9am-4pm, various sites. Registration required. As part of our commitment to community engagement, UofL allows staff to take one day off a year to volunteer in the community. While employees are allowed to take any day of their choosing, the Office of Community Engagement organizes this UofL Day of Service. While this Day of Service is focused around staff, faculty and students are welcome to participate if schedules permit. Transportation will be provided along with food and materials. Tentatively, participants will leave campus about 9am and return around 4pm. With the support of President James Ramsey, Interim Provost Neville Pinto, Harlan Sands Senior VP for Finance & Administration, the Office of Community Engagement has chosen four sites within the Louisville community for the 2nd Annual UofL Day of Service. A total of 100 university volunteers are needed. Participants must sign up (subject to supervisor approval), and fill out the Community Service Leave Request Form. Sign-ups are on a first-come, first-served basis and will close when the capacity for the site has been reached. The 2nd Annual UofL Day of Service sites are: Americana Community Center (35 volunteers), South Louisville Community Center (35 volunteers), Parkhill Community Center (15 volunteers), and Wayside Christian Mission/Hotel Louisville (15 volunteers). Registration required.
Apr. 7, 2016
GRASS Movie Night: Mad Max: Fury Road Thursday, April 7th, 8pm, Ekstrom Library Chao Auditorium UofL's student environmental organization, Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions (GRASS), will be hosting this special screening of the Academy Award winning Mad Max: Fury Road, a blockbuster film which touches on themes of sustainability. Join us for fun, socializing, and pizza in the lobby beforehand! The event is free, but donations will be welcomed.
Apr. 6, 2016
The Revolutionary Example of Paul Robeson: Tool for Today’s Activists Wednesday, April 6th at 7pm in Ekstrom Library's Chao Auditorium Focusing on the revolutionary legacy of Paul Robeson, Dr. Tony Monteiro considers biographical, social scientific, and philosophical sources to demonstrate Robeson's unique intellect and to suggest the multiple threads of black existence that produced it. The ideas Robeson championed are once again becoming concrete in today's struggles against police terror and mass incarceration. Robeson stands as a fighter against white supremacy and imperialism, providing an example for today's youth.Sponsored by the Department of Pan-African Studies, the A&S Office of International, Diversity, and Community Engagement Programs, and the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research. Reception to follow.
Apr. 6, 2016
Garden Commons Workshop & Workday Wednesday, April 6th 2pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden for a series of practical, hands-on workshops about how to manage different aspects of a chemical-free garden and greenhouse! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every other Wednesday 2-3pm from Jan. 13 - April 20. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Apr. 1, 2016
UofL Arbor Day Celebration Friday, April 1st, 11am - Tree Planting north of Music School; 11:30am-1pm Tree Giveaway, Red Barn plaza April 1st, 2016 is Arbor Day in Kentucky. You can help us restore Louisville's shrinking tree canopy. Join us for a celebration of UofL’s on-going commitment to trees and our status as a Tree Campus USA! At 11am you can help us plant a tree on the north side of School of Music, along Cardinal Blvd. Then from 11:30am-1pm, stop by the Red Barn plaza and pick up a free, native redbud tree seedling to take home and plant in your neighborhood! The Office of Health Promotion will also be on hand to offer free bike blender smoothies made with tree fruits and nuts! Brought to you by UofL's Sustainability Council and Campus Tree Advisory Committee, and the Office of Health Promotion. Connect with us on Facebook.Photos.
Mar. 25, 2016
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Permaculture Friday, March 25th at Noon, Ekstrom W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! This month, we'll be joined by the Louisville Permaculture Guild for a deep dive into the principles of permaculture - the use of skilled design to produce ecologies, economies, and communities which are grounded in an ethical consideration of their environments. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and certification as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring we'll continue our series of in-person workshops each month on third Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste! All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website.
Mar. 24, 2016
The Unmaking and Remaking of the World in Long-Term Solitary Confinement Thursday, March 24th 4pm, Shumaker Research Building 139 Join us for the next in the Spring 2016 Crime and Punishment lecture series sponsored by UofL's Social Change program. Dr. Lisa Guenther, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Vanderbilt University, is the author of Solitary Confinement: Social Death and its Afterlives (Minnesota, 2013), and co-editor of Death and Other Penalties: Philosophy in a Time of Mass Incarceration (Fordham, 2015). Copies of her books will be available for purchase after the lecture, which is free and open to the public. For more information contact Avery Kolers, akolers@louisville.edu.
Mar. 23, 2016
Garden Commons Workshop & Workday Wednesday, March 23rd 2pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden for a series of practical, hands-on workshops about how to manage different aspects of a chemical-free garden and greenhouse! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every other Wednesday 2-3pm from Jan. 13 - April 20. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Mar. 12-18, 2016
Alternative Service Break Trip: Food Literacy in Asheville, NC March 12-18, 2016 (Apply by Feb. 11th) $250 Do you want to make an impact on Spring Break?! You will have an incredible opportunity to volunteer your time and skills, become more of a leader and active citizen, build relationships in and out of our community—all while focusing on nutrition and food literacy. This year's alternative service break trip is planned in cooperation with the YMCA of Western North Carolina. Through their six centers, nineteen childcare sites, and numerous programs throughout the community, the YMCA positively impacts people of all ages, races, faiths, and economic backgrounds. Our group will volunteer with the YMCA to support their newly established nutrition department. As a team, we'll discuss the importance of food literacy, become more knowledgeable about our food and where it comes from, and be exposed to relevant current events. Apply for the trip on OrgSync by Feb. 11th.
Mar. 11, 2016
Campus Tree Advisory Committee - Spring 2016 Meeting Friday, March 11th, 2:00-3:30pm in Ekstrom Library W210 The Campus Tree Advisory Committee is open to all students, employees, and community members interested in helping UofL protect and expand its tree population on campus. We meet just once a semester, so please join us. We have much to discuss and plan for. The agenda includes: • Updates: recent tree plantings, removals and maintenance plans • Plan for a 2016 UofL Arbor Day Observance • Planning for 2016 tree-related Service Learning Projects • Updates/Maintenance of Belknap Tree Tour • Maple tapping project update & plans for PANCAKE PARTY with student reports (April 15th noon, Ekstrom W210) • Update on Campus Tree Inventory & UofL Tree App Connect with us on Facebook.
Mar. 10, 2016
Young, Gifted & Black: Black Women in Today’s Social Justice Movements Thursday, March 10th, 6pm, Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium This event will focus on the role of Black women in the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement, and Black women in leadership positions within organizations then and now. This event is brought to you by UofL's Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace & Justice. A small reception will be held following this event in the Ali Institute in Ekstrom Library at 7:30pm. For more information, please contact Erika at 852-6372 or via email at Erika.stith@louisville.edu
Mar. 10, 2016
Faculty Symposium on Interdisciplinary Engaged Scholarship Thursday, March 10th, 11:30am - 1pm, Shumaker Research Building Room 139. Register here. Come out and explore how successful and emerging interdisciplinary collaborations can serve as a major catalyst in: 1. Advancing UofL's state assigned metropolitan research mission, 2. Addressing the strategies and objectives identified in the University's 21st Century Initiative, and 3. Providing a new programmatic paradigm in the next phase of the Signature Partnership Initiative engagement with the west Louisville community. Light lunch will be served. Registration required here.
Mar. 9, 2016
Hunger Banquet Wednesday, March 9th, 6-8pm in the Red Barn Free, but donations will be accepted: Cash for Oxfam America; Canned & non-perishable food for Dare To Care. Register here. The Engage.Lead.Serve Board's Global Initiatives is hosting this special event to educate students about how the rest of the world eats and how they can make a difference. Participants will be split into groups that resemble the division of wealth globally. Food will be served differently between each group of countries and will simulate the typical meals each experiences in a normal day. Students will also be presented with information of things that could work towards solving this problem in the world. Many think hunger is about too many people and too little food. That is not the case. Our rich and bountiful planet produces enough food to feed everyone. Hunger is about power. Its roots lie in inequalities in access to resources. The results are illiteracy, poverty, war, and the inability of families to grow or buy food. Hunger affects everyone, in countries rich and poor, in urban and rural areas. But some of us face greater challenges than others. Every day, resources like land and water are becoming more scarce, making it harder for farmers to feed their families. Global shifts in weather are adding to the problem, making it harder for people to sow and harvest crops. Hundreds of thousands of people have participated in Oxfam America Hunger Banquet events or skipped meals to acknowledge the plight of the world’s hungry. Co-sponsored by UofL's Peace, Justice & Conflict Transformation Program & Sustainability Council.
Mar. 9, 2016
Dr. Daniel Nocera, 2015 Leigh Ann Conn Prize Laureate Wednesday, March 9th, 3-4:30pm, Rauch Planetarium UofL's Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research presents a free public lecture by Dr. Daniel Nocera, the 2015 Leigh Ann Conn Prize Laureate. Dr. Nocera, the Patterson Rookwood Professor of Energy at Harvard University, is a World-renowned chemist and professor who won the 2015 Leigh Ann Conn Prize for Renewable Energy from the University of Louisville, which recognizes outstanding renewable energy ideas and achievements with proven global impact. Dr. Nocera is recognized for two energy storage creations. The first is his “Artificial Leaf,” a renewable energy device that synthetically duplicates the direct solar-to-fuel steps of photosynthesis, the process by which plants use sunlight to split water into hydrogen and oxygen to create fuel for themselves. The Artificial Leaf was named Innovation of the Year for 2011 by Time magazine. The second is a low cost, rechargeable “flow” battery for scalable centralized (grid) and distributed (microgrid) energy storage at the megawatt-hour (MWh) scale. Nocera’s innovations address the storage of energy until needed, the most critical challenge of widespread implementation of renewables.
Mar. 9, 2016
Garden Commons Workshop & Workday Wednesday, March 9th 2pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden for a series of practical, hands-on workshops about how to manage different aspects of a chemical-free garden and greenhouse! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every other Wednesday 2-3pm from Jan. 13 - April 20. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Mar. 8, 2016
March for Justice! CIW Workers' Voice Tour in Louisville Tuesday, March 8th, 5pm, leaves from Ekstrom Library (3rd Street entrance) Join dozens of Florida farmworkers, UofL students, and community members in amplyfying the UofL Wendy's student boycott with a march around campus as part of the Coalition of Immokalee Worker's 2016 Workers' Voice Tour! Together, farmworkers and their allies will march to the UofL Wendy's in the SAC to continue to demand that the final fast food holdout join the Fair Food Program -- a proven, worker-led solution to farmworker abuse in the U.S. agricultural industry. The march will begin at 5pm in front of Ekstrom Library (2301 S. 3rd St.) and conclude at the SAC. Bring art and your voices!
Mar. 5, 2016
Engage Kentucky Symposium Saturday, March 5th, 10am-4pm, SAC Floyd Theatre The Engage Kentucky Symposium is a FREE conference focused on civic engagement and advocacy. Social movements and advocacy shape our world. We all know what they look like - sit-ins, protests, tweets, and boycotts, but how does this happen? How can you start a movement? Join us in a free discussion with civil rights leader, Ira Grupper, and action plan specialist, Jason Connell, and learn how to create the change you want to see. This free conference will also include workshops led by activists in the Louisville community including leaders from the Anne Braden Institute, LGBT Center, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth, and many more. Register now and learn to make a difference today! We will focus on creating action plans and empowering students to become the leaders in social movements. This event is open to the public and is especially geared toward high school and college students. Sponsored by UofL's Engage Lead Serve Board. Register (free) here.
Mar. 4, 2016
Sustainability Scholars Roundtable Friday, March 4th, 10am-11am, Life Sciences Room 137 In 2016, we are relaunching the Sustainability Scholars Roundtable with a focus on bringing researchers together around potential interdisciplinary research grants that we could pursue through collaborative proposals. We want to be poised to respond when appropriate requests for proposals are issued from granting agencies. Thus, we will gather monthly to share ideas about potential grants, decide upon research areas of common interest, and explore local sustainability challenges that could be addressed through our research efforts. Our Roundtable meetings are open to UofL researchers from all disciplines. Please join us! For more info, contact Margaret Carreiro. We meet monthly on Fridays, 10am-11am, in Life Sciences Room 137: Feb. 5th, March 4th, and April 8th.
Mar. 4, 2016
Adventures in interdisciplinarity: Modeling hydrology and decision-making in a Costa Rican watershed Friday, March 4th, noon, Shumaker Research Building room 139 The Biology Department will be hosting Dr. Gabriela Stocks (UofL Anthropology) and Dr. Forrest Stevens (UofL Geography/Geosciences), who together will give the following presentation entitled: Adventures in interdisciplinarity: Modeling hydrology and decision-making in a Costa Rican watershed.
This symposium represents a fresh beginning in conversations about roles of art in social well-being and change. The event will bring together an internationally-recognized expert with local and regional leaders sharing their community's experiences in how arts activities, art making, artist housing, and place-making have been catalysts for a new dynamic in neighborhoods throughout Louisville, and how arts may impact the city’s future. The keynote speaker is Mary Jane Jacob, noted author, curator and professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Formerly Chief Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art in both Chicago and Los Angeles, Jacob shifted her workplace from the museum to the street to critically engage the discourse around public space. The possibilities of art as a social force, art for the people’s sake rather than art for art’s sake, and sustained engagement with a particular locale, are among the topics Jacob will touch on. Three panel discussions will focus on: 1. Artists’ housing and exhibition spaces. Panelists will include Paducah tourism official Fowler Black, UofL glass artist Che Rhodes, gallery operator Chuck Swanson and filmmaker-real estate entrepreneur Gill Holland discussing challenges and opportunities in neighborhood resettlement and redevelopment. 2. Governmental and cultural interchange. Speakers will include Gretchen Milliken, Vision Louisville; Ramona Lindsey, West Louisville Women’s Coalition; the Rev. Cindy Weber, Jefferson Street Baptist Center; and Jim Turner, Samuel Plato Academy of Historic Preservation Trades, discussing peace, carpentry, entertainment and other public art-linked local projects. 3. UofL initiatives in western Louisville. University faculty and staff will discuss community engagement efforts underway in the city. UofL’s Center for Arts and Culture Partnerships organized the event with support from the Liberal Studies Project, Fine Arts department and College of Arts and Sciences. For more information, contact Peter Morrin, director of UofL's Center for Arts and Culture Partnerships, at 502-852-2361 or peter.morrin@louisville.edu
Mar. 2, 2016
Pulitzer winner Isabel Wilkerson on The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration Wednesday, March 2nd at 5:30pm in Strickler Hall 101 The Department of Pan-African Studies, Center on Race & Inequality, and Louisville Urban League excitedly welcome Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and best-seller author Isabel Wilkerson to UofL. Her lecture will begin promptly at 5:30 pm and a book-signing will follow. Wilkerson's best-selling book, The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration, is the current selection for One Book Louisville, a community reading program of the Louisville Urban League and Louisville Free Public Library. The Warmth of Other Suns has won many awards including the 2010 National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction and was named one of the year’s best books by The New York Times Book Review, Amazon, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly and more than a dozen other publications. Wilkerson, former national correspondent and Chicago bureau chief for The New York Times, is the first black woman to win a Pulitzer Prize in American journalism and the first black American to win for individual reporting. Besides her 1994 Pulitzer for feature writing, she won the George Polk Award for her coverage of the Midwest as well as a John Simon Guggenheim fellowship. The National Association of Black Journalists named her Journalist of the Year in 1994. Wilkerson has also been a journalism professor at Boston, Princeton and Emory universities. She has conducted Nieman Foundation narrative writing seminars at Harvard University and lectured at universities, newspapers and writing workshops throughout the United States. This event is free and open to the public.
Feb. 29, 2016
The City as Future and Ruins: Sustainability and the Aesthetics of Design in 21st Century Kigali Monday, Feb. 29th, noon-1pm, Lutz Hall Room 225 Dr. Samuel Shearer will be presenting this seminar as a part of the UofL Anthropology Department's Job Talk Series. Dr. Shearer is a candidate for Anthropology's faculty cluster hire in the Environment and Sustainability. Free lunch will be provided, featuring sandwiches from Cake Flour.
Feb. 28, 2016
Cardinal Sustainability Summit Sunday, Feb. 28th, 9am-3pm at the Red Barn UofL's Engage.Lead.Serve. Board's Green Initiatives Committee invites you to the first annual Cardinal Sustainability Summit, focused on environmental and racial justice! We'll be welcoming all students from UofL and surrounding schools to join us for a captivating event where we collaborate, share ideas, and grow as a green community. The event will feature morning restorative yoga, keynotes by community activists Chanelle Helm and Tim Darst, a variety of sustainability workshops, and a chance to network with others and learn about the many student groups in Louisville that are working to advance sustainability! We are asking everyone to bring recyclable e-waste or art/school supplies to donate to Good Garbage as an entrance fee! Breakfast and lunch will be provided by Refugee Agricultural Partnership Program (RAPP). Connect with us on Facebook. It's free, but please RSVP on OrgSync!
Feb. 24, 2016
The GREEN Program Info Session Wednesday, Feb. 24th, 5pm in Vogt Hall room 314 Come learn about short term study abroad programs focused on sustainability & sustainable development through the Global Renewable Energy Education Network (GREEN) Program. Trips happen year-round. Upcoming opportunities include: >> Iceland: Renewable Energy & Sustainability - Explore Iceland’s latest innovations in renewable energy, dive into authentic Nordic culture and participate in "bucket list" adventures with the GREEN Iceland Program. >> Peru: Water Resource Management & Sustainable Practices - Join The GREEN Peru Program to discover how Peru utilizes methods from the Inca Empire and modern day technologies for water initiatives and a sustainable future. Work with peers to implement sustainability education in local Peruvian schools. >> Philadelphia: Sustainable Design & Urban Regeneration - Gain rare access to sustainable development projects throughout the city where local government policies in the USA are making impactful changes towards a greener future. At this info session, you will hear directly from UofL students who have participated in previous trips: Becca Schilling (rebecca.schilling@louisville.edu), Katie Persons (katie.persons@louisville.edu), and Chip Raque (jerome.raque@louisville.edu).
Feb. 24, 2016
Garden Commons Workshop & Workday Wednesday, Feb. 24th 2pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden for a series of practical, hands-on workshops about how to manage different aspects of a chemical-free garden and greenhouse! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every other Wednesday 2-3pm from Jan. 13 - April 20. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Feb. 19, 2016
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Food, Glorious Food! Friday, Feb. 19th at Noon, Ekstrom W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! This month's theme: Food, glorious food! But... Why do you eat what you eat? What considerations drive your daily decisions? Health? Hedonism? Environmental? Economic? Other? Are you very conscious in making your selections, can you recognize your subconscious influences, or are you generally unconscious about what goes in your gullet? In this roundtable conversation, we'll tease out the factors that go into our food selection protocols, with more detailed discussion and examination of the environmental aspects of the foods we eat. Come join us for this engaging conversation. Oh, and did we mention? A fee-free meat-free lunch will be provided -- come and get it! The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and certification as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring we'll continue our series of in-person workshops each month on third Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste! All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website.
Feb. 19, 2016
Progressive Visions for West Louisville Friday, Feb. 19th at noon in Room 123, Urban Studies Institute (426 W Bloom St) The Urban & Public Affairs Speaker Series presents a special panel of local leaders speaking on the topic of “Progressive Visions for West Louisville.” Speakers will include Metro Council member David James, anti-graffiti activist Josh White, Martina Kunnecke of Neighborhood Planning and Preservation, Inc., and a special surprise guest!
Feb. 19, 2016
"I dump it in that dirty place": Ecological Care and Neoliberal Responsibility in South African Informal Settlements Friday, Feb. 19th, 11am-noon, Lutz Hall Room 225 Dr. Angela Storey will be presenting this seminar as a part of the UofL Anthropology Department's Job Talk Series. Dr. Storey is a candidate for Anthropology's faculty cluster hire in the Environment and Sustainability. Free lunch will be provided, featuring sandwiches from Cake Flour. The final seminar in the series will be held Monday Feb. 29th at noon.
Feb. 18, 2016
Justice and Juvy: Does the Legal System Provide Justice for Teenagers? Thursday, Feb. 18th, 4pm, Ekstrom Library W104 Does the legal system for teenagers provide justice? How does -- and how should -- juvenile justice differ from adult criminal justice? How do individual youth characteristics, such as gender, race, geography, and social class influence what happens in the process? A&S Dean Kimberly Kempf-Leonard, Professor of Sociology and of Criminal Justice, discusses problems and prospects for youth justice in America. Free and open to the public. Are you Going?
Feb. 17, 2016
Boehl Distinguished Lecture in Land Use Policy Wednesday, Feb. 17th, 6pm, Law Room 275 The Boehl Distinguished Lecture in Land Use Policy will be given by Professor Michelle Bryan of the University of Montana Law School. Professor Bryan is a rising star with expertise at the intersection of land use, water and the environment. A Q&A will follow.
Feb. 16, 2016
Food Chain$ Tuesday, Feb. 16th, 5:30pm, Ekstrom Chao Auditorium Have you seen #boycottwendys floating around campus? Want to know why students are staging this issue? Join the Engage Lead Serve Board and the Cardinal Student/Farmworker Alliance for a special screening of Food Chain$, a powerful documentary highlighting the struggle of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) to bring better working conditions and wages to our nation's produce pickers. The Cardinal Student/Farmworker Alliance is currently campaigning for a boycott of Wendy's to protest their refusal to sign the CIW's Fair Food Agreement to pay farmworkers one cent more per pound of tomatoes picked, almost doubling workers’ salaries. Fourteen major companies have agreed. Wendy’s denied to sign the agreement three years in a row, and UofL students' request to meet with the owner of the Wendy's in the SAC was denied.
Feb. 15, 2016
Ecolympics Kick-off Party! Monday, Feb. 15th (SNOW DATE: Feb. 22) 11am-2pm in SAC Multipurpose Room Campus Housing & UofL's Sustainability Council are throwing a party to launch Ecolympics 2016 - Two fun sustainability competitions to get you engaged in saving our one green planet! Join us over lunch with a DJ, booths, prizes & more! Learn what you can do to make a difference and help your residence hall win the competition. Enter to win prizes by taking the Cards Go Green! Pledge to increase your personal sustainability and signing up with InnerView.org to log your actions (and the chance to win even more prizes!) throughout the Ecolympics competition. Win one of the sustainability quiz challenges and take home even more!
Feb. 11, 2016
Prison Re-form: Progressive punishment, prison economies, and the (un)changing carceral state Thursday, Feb. 11th, 4pm, Shumaker Research Building Room 139 Dr. Judah Schept, Assistant Professor of Justice Studies at Eastern Kentucky University, kicks off the 2016 Social Change lecture series on "Crime and Punishment." Dr. Schept is the author of Progressive Punishment: Job Loss, Jail Growth, and the Neoliberal Logic of Carceral Expansion (NYU Press). Copies of his book will be available for purchase after the lecture, which is free and open to the public. For more information contact Avery Kolers, akolers@louisville.edu. Are you Going?
Weds. & Thurs. Spring 2016
UofL Free Store Wednesdays & Thursdays, Noon-2pm, Unitas Tower basement The UofL Free Store will be open Wednesdays & Thursdays from noon-2pm throughout Spring 2016 (2/10 to 4/20). All students, faculty & staff are welcome to "shop" for free clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books, school & art supplies, non-perishable food, and more. Clean donated items of all kinds are always welcome! The Free Store is intended to keep useful items out of the landfill and to aid the needy. It is a volunteer-powered initiative of UofL's Sustainability Council and the student environmental organization, Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions (GRASS). UofL promotes an inclusive environment for all, regardless of gender identity and/or gender expression. The Free Store is a Transgender-Friendly space.
Feb. 10, 2016
Garden Commons Workshop & Workday Wednesday, Feb. 10th 2pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden for a series of practical, hands-on workshops about how to manage different aspects of a chemical-free garden and greenhouse! This week, Bethany Pratt from The Food Literacy Project will be joining us to show us the Project's farm truck, which we will plant with seeds and worms! Also, Vaughn Zeller from the Louisville Permaculture Guild will be facilitating a process to develop a Permaculture Site Plan for the Garden Commons. We will also be watering and checking on the microgreens that we planted together in the greenhouse. Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every other Wednesday 2-3pm from Jan. 13 - April 20. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Feb. 10, 2016
Between Stagnancy and Affluence: Women, Poverty and Resource Flows in Delhi's Interstitial Waterscapes Wednesday, Feb. 10th, 11am-noon, Lutz Hall Room 225 Dr. Heather O'Leary will be presenting this seminar as a part of the UofL Anthropology Department's Job Talk Series. Dr. O'Leary is a candidate for Anthropology's faculty cluster hire in the Environment and Sustainability. Free lunch will be provided, featuring sandwiches from Cake Flour. Future seminars in the series will be held Friday Feb. 19th at noon, and Monday Feb. 29th at noon.
Feb. 9, 2016
Eco-Justice Faith Discussion Tuesday, Feb. 9th at Noon, Interfaith Center, Multi-purpose room Join us for free lunch and a conversation with the Rev. Jerry Cappel about restoring right relations between faith and the whole earth community. In the midst of on-going dialogue about climate change and environmental and eco-justice issues we will be listening for new ways to engage with one another on difficult topics. There will be time time to ask questions and to explore how you might feel called to respond in your own life to issues of environmental and eco-justice. Rev. Jerry Cappel is an Episcopal priest in the Diocese of Kentucky. He is the Associate Priest at St. James Episcopal Church in Pewee Valley. Jerry also serves as a Fellow for the Center for Religion and the Environment at Sewanee University of the South, as a GreenFaith Fellow, and as the President of Kentucky Interfaith Power and Light.
Feb.7 to Apr. 2, 2016
Ecolympics 2016! Two fun sustainability competitions to get you engaged in saving our one green planet!
RecycleMania! - February 7th to April 2nd, 2016 A friendly annual competition among North American universities. During this 8 week period, UofL will compete to reduce waste, increase recycling and raise conservation awareness across all three campuses! Keep up with the Cards progress at the RecycleMania website.
Help the Cards to victory by avoiding disposables (bring your own mug, bottle, plate, etc.) and fully utilizing UofL’s amazingly easy, single-stream recycling system that lets you recycle everything in the same bin: all types of plastic, paper, cardboard, metal, and glass! Details on what you can recycle at UofL here.
Cards Cutting Carbon - Feb. 15 to March 6, 2016 Live on campus? Win with conservation!UofL residence halls will compete to see who can reduce electricity use the most over three weeks. All you have to do is stop wasting energy! Turn off lights/TVs/computers; unplug anything you're not actively using; skip the elevator for the stairs; close windows tightly; dry clothes on a rack/line; take quick showers or shower with solar power at the SRC; etc.
Make a personal commitment to reduce and keep track of each hall's progress with UofL's Building Dashboard! Click on the links below to see how much electricity your hall is using and to make a commitment to conserve!
The UofL residence hall which cuts electricity use the most will win a specially catered dinner and a Green Renovation project for the hall!
Individual prizes will be given out to residents who take steps to reduce their footprint! The greenest resident of 2016 will win a $400 bike shopping spree, and the most active resident in each hall will be entered into a raffle for a special dinner with President Ramsey! To be in the running, you must post photos of yourself taking action! Simply post your photos to social media using the hashtag #ULecolympics2016 and tag @uoflsustainable and @ulh_inc
Feb. 6, 2016
Growing Up Global: Celebrate compassion and diversity Saturday, Feb. 6th, 11am-4pm, Muhammad Ali Center (144 N Sixth St) Join UofL's Ali Institute for Peace and Justice in a community celebration of Louisville’s compassion and diversity. The event will examine youth migration issues with a focus on Louisville youth, including documentary film screenings; youth panel discussion, and group discussions about how to address challenges and opportunities beginning at 1pm. This event is organized with the Ali Center, Catholic Charities, and Kentucky Refugee Ministries. It is open to the public, and free with donation of youth-related items.
Feb. 5, 2016
Sustainability Scholars Roundtable Friday, Feb. 5th, 10am-11am, Life Sciences Room 137 In 2016, we are relaunching the Sustainability Scholars Roundtable with a focus on bringing researchers together around potential interdisciplinary research grants that we could pursue through collaborative proposals. We want to be poised to respond when appropriate requests for proposals are issued from granting agencies. Thus, we will gather monthly to share ideas about potential grants, decide upon research areas of common interest, and explore local sustainability challenges that could be addressed through our research efforts. Our Roundtable meetings are open to UofL researchers from all disciplines. Please join us! For more info, contact Margaret Carreiro. We meet monthly on Fridays, 10am-11am, in Life Sciences Room 137: February 5th, March 4th, and April 8th.
Feb. 2, 2016
2016 Human Trafficking Awareness Conference Tuesday, Feb. 2nd, 5:30pm-9pm, SAC Multipurpose Room. Free Registration. The UofL Women’s Center and Women4Women Student Board are hosting this annual conference to raise awareness of human trafficking in Kentucky and to educate students and the community about the complex issue of human trafficking and to encourage taking action to prevent it. Doors to the 6th Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Conference will open at 5:00pm with a resource fair and dinner served until 6:15pm. Representatives from various community and campus organizations will be on hand sharing resources for victims and providing information on how the community can get involved. Donations of personal care products will also be collected during the conference to support the Kristy Love Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women addicted to drugs and alcohol, along with survivors of human trafficking. The Kristy Love Foundation provides shelter and case management to help lead women to better health care, education, and employment. Monetary donations will also be accepted through Eventbrite, as well as during the conference. Admission is free and open to the public. Register now to reserve a space and a meal.
Jan. 27, 2016
Garden Commons Workshop & Workday Wednesday, Jan. 27th 2pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden for a series of practical, hands-on workshops about how to manage different aspects of a chemical-free garden and greenhouse! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every other Wednesday 2-3pm from Jan. 13 - April 20. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Jan. 25, 2016
1st Spring Meeting: Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) Monday, Jan. 25th at 4pm, SAC Room TBA UofL's student environmental organization,Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) will be meeting to make plans for this semester's service projects, events, and other campus-changing sustainability initiatives! Join us!
Jan. 15, 2016
Social Justice Potluck Friday, Jan. 15th at 6pm in Humanities 300 Bring your passion for justice (and a dish if possible) and we'll talk about what we can do on UofL's campus this semester to move toward economic justice! All are welcome. Hosted by Cards United Against Sweatshops and the Cardinal Student/Farmworker Alliance.
Jan. 15, 2016
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Green Careers & Communication Friday, Jan. 15th at Noon, Ekstrom W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! This month, we'll be joined by Hart Hagan, a local marketing strategist interested in spreading the word about sustainability jobs in Louisville. Hart will be speaking on “Preaching to the Choir: How to advance your career while making Louisville green." He asserts that what the green community needs most is effective communication, and he'll share what you can do about it while learning valuable communication skills and strategies to advance your own career. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and certification as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring we'll continue our series of in-person workshops each month on third Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste! All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website.
Jan. 14, 2016
Is the World a More Dangerous Place? Thoughts on Risk, Disasters and Climate Change Thursday, Jan. 14th at noon, University Club, $15 Join us for this special luncheon featuring David Simpson, Chair of the UofL Sustainability Council and the Dept. of Urban and Public Affairs, and Director of UofL's Center for Hazards Research. Dr. Simpson will discuss how the U.S. experience with large-scale natural disasters has changed the approaches to handling hazards and how the need to adopt a sustainability and resiliency perspective is influencing policy. The College of Arts and Sciences and the Liberal Studies Project offer this lecture as part of the monthly Meet the Professor series to highlight the college's research and cultural offerings. Reservations are required, with $15 payment in cash or check. To reserve a spot, contact Janna Tajibaeva at 502-852-2247 or janna@louisville.edu no later than January 11th.
Jan. 13, 2016
Garden Commons Workshop & Workday: Permaculture, Planting, and the Greenhouse Wednesday, Jan. 13th 2pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden for a series of practical, hands-on workshops about how to manage different aspects of a chemical-free garden and greenhouse! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every other Wednesday 2-3pm from Jan. 13 - April 20. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. This, the first workshop of the year will be held in greenhouse behind the Cultural Center, where we will be learning the fundamentals of permaculture, and be planting some lettuces in the greenhouse growing trays! The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Monday 1/11Martin Luther King, Jr. Panel Discussion Noon–1:30pm, Cultural Center Multipurpose Room Join UofL faculty, students, and local civic leaders for a conversation on how we can work together on various topics, to build a stronger community and to address issues vexing the city of Louisville. Light refreshments will be served.
Tuesday 1/12 1st Annual MLK Blood Drive 11am-4pm, Red Barn
Wednesday 1/13 Documentary & Discussion: Children of the Civil Rights Movement 5pm, Cultural Center
Thursday 1/14 MLK Movie Matinee: Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin 11am-2pm, Cultural Center
Friday 1/15 MLK Dream Wall & Lunch 11am-2pm, Cultural Center Multipurpose Room Students, faculty and staff are invited to view and or contribute to the “MLK Dream Wall”. Participants can express (write, paint, draw, etc.) how Dr. King’s dream has impacted their lives or write their own dream and add them to the wall. Snacks provided.
Monday 1/18 MLK Day of Service 9:30am-4pm, Student Activities Center Multipurpose Room & Various Sites The Office of Student Involvement in partnership with the Cultural Center and the Engage Lead Serve Board will present MLK Day of Service on January 18, 2016. Transportation to and from the service sites will be provided, as well as lunch. Walk-ins may be accommodated depending on site availability. Details & Registration here.
Monday 1/18MLK Celebration 1pm, The Playhouse (1911 S 3rd St)
UofL's African American Theatre Program will stage this performance to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The theatre program’s annual celebration will feature a reading of a three-character piece in which Dr. King’s staff tries to decipher his message through bits of paper smuggled out of the Birmingham jail. This free, public presentation will include music, theater and dance.
Sundays 2016
UofL Community Composting Volunteer Day Every Sunday, Noon-2pm, 250 E. Bloom St. (one block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook & Floyd Streets - map here) Come help us turn “trash” into treasure as we manage UofL’s volunteer-powered community composting operation. Dress to get dirty. Tools provided. Learn about worm composting and becoming a UofL EcoRep! All participants will be welcome to haul back home some rich UofL compost for their own gardening projects in whatever containers/vehicles they bring. This is a weekly service opportunity throughout the year. Contact: Brian Barnes, 502-338-1338.
Dec. 30, 2015
Cooperative Bowl Community Service Project Wednesday, Dec. 30th, 8:30–11:30am CST, Nashville UofL is proud to continue its tradition of bowl service projects by participating in a cooperative community service project this year in Nashville during the Music City Bowl. This is a great opportunity to give back to the city that will be hosting us. Both UofL and Texas A&M University will be working together on this annual bowl tradition. All fans, whether students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, or the public are welcome to serve with us as volunteers. Volunteers will be working with the Second Harvest Food Bank in Nashville to help with multiple food sorting projects to address the risk of hunger for children, families, and seniors in the Middle Tennessee region. Volunteers must be on site by 8:30am CST. Details and RSVP here.
Dec. 9, 2015
Beer With a Scientist: Skydiving spiders and zombie ants Wednesday, Dec. 9th, 8pm at Against the Grain Brewery (401 E. Main St.) For the December edition of Beer With a Scientist, UofL Biology professor Steve Yanoviak, the Tom Wallace Endowed Chair of Conservation, will share stories of his adventures in the tropical rainforest.Yanoviak has been conducting research in the tropical rainforest canopy for more than two decades. In his discussion, "How to Fall From Trees,” he will highlight some of the amazing discoveries he and his colleagues have made regarding the behavior and ecology of insects that live in the treetops. He will share videos of swimming ants and skydiving insects and spiders, as well as a story about zombie ants. His presentation will conclude with a brief look at the next phase of his research, which explores the effects of lightning on tropical trees. A 30-minute presentation will be followed by an informal Q&A session. Admission is free. Purchase of beer, other beverages or menu items is not required but is encouraged.
Dec. 5, 2015
Prescription Drug Toss Saturday, Dec. 5th 10am-2pm at Papa John’s Stadium UofL's Building Resiliency in Campus Community (BRICC) Coalition is partnering with the Center for Neighborhoods' PAL Coalition, and the Louisville Metro Police to hold a prescription drug toss event. The drug toss provides residents with a free, safe and convenient way to dispose of expired or unwanted prescription drugs as well as over-the-counter medications. Any individual may drop-off any medications for free, safe disposal, no questions asked. Containers will be recycled. UofL is again participating in the prescription drug toss because:
Flushing the medicine or pouring it down the drain contaminates our water system and the environment, harming fish, and other aquatic wildlife;
Unused medicine lying around the home can create dangerous opportunities for prescription drug abuse or accidental poisonings (particularly among children, senior citizens, and pets);
Medications thrown into garbage cans can easily be stolen by someone who could then sell or use the drugs;
The drug toss is a safe, free, easy way to properly dispose of unwanted or expired medications as well as over the counter drugs.
Friday, Dec. 4th, 8am - 6pm Leaves from University Club & Alumni Center $35 Registration Required UofL and the Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) will take shoppers on a whirlwind tour of local shops and restaurants on the fifth annual Holiday Cards “Buy Local” Shopping Tour. The tour will visit locally owned businesses in several Louisville neighborhoods. The registration fee includes opening and closing receptions, door prizes and transportation to more than a dozen shops on East Market Street (NULU), Frankfort Avenue, in Butchertown and more. The trip is open to the public, but bus seating is limited. UofL faculty, staff, students and alumni will receive priority for seating. Register online. Activities will begin with festive drinks and a light breakfast at the University Club at 8am. Shoppers will board a bus at 9am to begin their day of shopping. The group will return to the University Club for a closing reception from about 4pm to 6pm. It will feature mixology demonstrations and samples, hot hors d’oeuvres and door prizes.
Dec. 3, 2015
UofL Farmers' Market Holiday Bazaar Thursday, Dec. 3rd 2-6pm, Red Barn Come load up on locally-grown and handmade holiday gifts from our UofL Farmers' Market vendors and other local artisans! This one-day Holiday Bazaar features the Belknap and Gray Street Farmers Market vendors coming together in one location for holiday shopping, local style! There will be food (apples, honey, breads, holiday hams and pork products, chicken, lamb, eggs, sausages, jams, jellies, salsa, tea, fudge, candies, pies, cookies, ice cream); ethically-sourced dresses and t-shirts; items made from recycled coffee bags; jewelry; wind chimes; wooden arts & crafts; ornaments; soaps, lotions and non-toxic household cleaners; and much more! Make your list. Check it twice. And don't miss it!
Dec. 2, 2015
Garden Commons Greenhouse Workday Wednesday, Dec. 2nd 3pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Come blow-off some end-of-semester stress and help us get our greenhouse ready for winter growing at our final Garden Commons Workday of 2015! We'll be filling watering barrels from our rainwater catchment system, prepping growing trays, closing up the fans, spreading straw, and putting finishing touches on the aquaponics system. Join us in UofL's organic garden for this on-going series of practical, seasonal workshops about how to prepare and process garden produce and how to manage different aspects of a chemical-free garden and greenhouse! No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to fresh-picked fruit, veggies, flowers, mint, herbs, and whatever else is ready for harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Dec. 2, 2015
Louisville Sustainability Forum: Air Pollution & Heart Disease Wednesday, Dec. 2nd 12:15pm at Passionist Earth & Spirit Center (1920 Newburg Rd) UofL professor Aruni Bhatnagar from the Diabetes and Obesity Center, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, will be the featured speaker at this month's Louisville Sustainability Forum! Accumulating evidence indicates that an increase in particulate air pollution is associated with an increase in heart attacks and deaths. Research has begun in the relatively new field of environmental cardiology -- a field that examines the relationship between air pollution and heart disease. Dr. Aruni Bhatnagar, a Smith and Lucille Gibson Professor of Medicine at the University of Louisville, has spent more than 25 years studying the impact of toxic substances, tobacco smoke constituents and environmental pollutants on heart disease. He is a graduate of Kanpur University, India and received his post-doctoral training at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Dr. Bhatnagar is known for his work on the metabolism of toxic substances in ambient air and tobacco smoke, and how they affect the development of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. After Dr. Bhatnagar, there will be two Shorter presentations on: 1. The Coalition for a Sustainable West Louisville (Martina Kunnecke, Neighborhood, Planning & Preservation); and 2. Energy Project Assessment Districts (Janet Lively, Harshaw Trane).
Nov. 22, 2015
Louisville Sustainability Tour Sunday, November 22nd at 1pm Join ELSB Green Initiatives as we explore our city and visit all of some of its finest sustainable gems! Stops along the way include visits to: WaterStep, Kentucky Waterways Alliance, Reynolds Grocery, Good Garbage, Urban Attic, BAREfit, FCC Bike Works, The Root Cellar, and dinner at Heart and Soy! RSVP Mandatory: green@uoflelsb.org
Nov. 20, 2015
Garden Commons Workshop & Workday Friday, Nov. 20th at 2pm [RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER] SPECIAL LOCATION: Urban Studies Garden (426 W Bloom, behind Bettie Johnson Hall) Join us in UofL's organic garden for a series of practical, seasonal workshops about how to prepare and process garden produce and how to manage different aspects of a chemical-free garden! Afterwards, we will be digging sweet potatoes, planting garlic, harvesting the last of the tomatoes, peppers, and swiss chard along with putting the area to bed for the winter. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. UofL's Gardens are open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to fresh-picked fruit, veggies, flowers, mint, herbs, and whatever else is ready for harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Nov. 20, 2015
The Equity Piece of Sustainable Communities Frday, Nov. 20th at Noon, Room 123 of Urban Studies Institute (426 W Bloom) The Dept. of Urban & Public Affairs Speaker Series presents a special guest lecture by the Mayor of Covington, Kentucky, Sherry Carran. Mayor Carran is a 1974 graduate of the University of Cincinnati, with a Bachelors degree in Architecture. She began her term as Mayor in January 2013. Ms. Carran is Covington's 41st Mayor and the city's first female to hold that position. Her talk will focus on the importance of addressing and measuring social equity when attempting to build sustainable communities.
Nov. 20, 2015
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: From Permaculture to Industrial Sustainability Friday, Nov. 20th at Noon, Ekstrom W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! This month, we'll hear from: 1. Corinne Greenburg with some ideas from the industrial side of sustainability; 2. Vaughn Zeller discussing some permaculture design principles; and 3. UofL's GREEN Program ambassadors sharing study abroad opportunities focused on advancing the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and certification as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This fall we're continuing our series of in-person workshops each month on third Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. Join us for lunch and bring your reusable plate, utensils, and cup to minimize waste. Please join us to learn more about sustainability and each other, whether you’re a recycler, avid bike commuter, local foodie, or social justice advocate! More info on EcoReps website.
Nov. 19, 2015
Neighborhood Revitalization and Historic Preservation in U.S. Legacy Cities Thursday, Nov. 19th at 2pm, Room 123 of Urban Studies Institute (426 W Bloom) Join us for a special guest lecture by one of our Masters of Urban Planning Assistant Professor candidates, Kelly Kinahan, presenting on “Neighborhood Revitalization and Historic Preservation in U.S. Legacy Cities.” A student reception will follow in room 200 at 3:30pm.
Nov. 16, 2015
Beyond Aesthetics: Fostering Place Attachment through the Design Regulatory Process Monday, Nov. 16th at 11am, Room 123 of Urban Studies Institute (426 W Bloom) Join us for a special guest lecture by one of our Masters of Urban Planning Assistant Professor candidates, Courtney Grunninger Bonney, presenting on “Beyond Aesthetics: Fostering Place Attachment through the Design Regulatory Process.” A student reception will follow in room 200 at 4:00pm.
Nov. 13, 2015
Living Wage Teach-In Friday, Nov. 13th at Noon, Grawemeyer Hall Cards United Against Sweatshops will be hosting a teach-in and sharing anonymous worker testimony on the importance of Living Wages for all workers! Come hear the stories of struggling, under-paid contract workers who have been excluded from UofL's living wage initiative, and join our movement to raise the minimum wage to $10.10/hour for subcontracted and student workers at UofL! ...And there will be snacks!
Nov. 13, 2015
Real Food Challenge Friday, Nov. 13th at 3:30 in SAC W312 Are you interested in getting more REAL FOOD on campus?! Sick of feeling sick because of all the unhealthy, processed, unfresh food, non-local, corporate food at UofL? Join the movement to do something about it! Join us for the next organizing meeting of the Real Food Challenge at UofL!
Nov. 12, 2015
Berea College President Lyle Roelofs
Liberal Arts Education: Think Like You Mean It Thursday, Nov. 12th, 6pm, Humanities 100 Berea College President Lyle Roelofs will speak about how a liberal arts education delivers the skill set needed for students to adapt nimbly to modern society’s demands. Roelofs’ free, public talk will begin at 6pm in Bingham Humanities Building’s Room 100 with a reception afterward in Shumaker Research Building’s lobby. He will share his thoughts on the benefits and necessity of a liberal arts education to prepare students through the fundamentals of reasoning, intellectual history, cultural competency, communication and various literacies. His speech is the UofL Phi Beta Kappa lecture. Sponsors are UofL's College of Arts and Sciences and the Phi Beta Kappa Association of Kentuckiana, an honor society that fosters academic excellence and promotes education in the liberal arts and sciences. Roelofs joined the central Kentucky college as its ninth president in 2012. He previously had served Colgate University as its interim president, provost, dean of faculty and physics professor and had worked at University of Maryland, Calvin College, Brown University and Haverford College. He earned his master’s and doctoral degrees in physics from University of Maryland and a bachelor’s degree in physics and mathematics from Calvin College.
Nov. 10, 2015
The GREEN Program Information Session Tuesday, Nov. 10th at 5pm in Vogt 314 The UofL GREEN program ambassadors are hosting an information session on the GREEN Program. The GREEN program team has been in NYC to assist in the launch of the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They are dedicated to educating student leaders through their immersive programming abroad to drive their passion towards careers and initiatives that are advancing the SDG's. World leaders have set the goals for the next 15 years, religious figures like Pope Francis have shown support, and now it is up to the young leaders to act. Interested? Contact: Ambassadors Katie Persons (katie.persons@louisville.edu) and Rebecca Schilling (rebecca.schilling@louisville.edu). Additional questions may be directed to T. Brady Halligan, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Enrollment, The GREEN Program.
Nov. 7, 2015
A&S All-Star Professor Keith Mountain on "Glaciers, Ice Sheets and Climate Change" Saturday, Nov. 7th, 10am, Rauch Planetarium Dr. Keith Mountain (Geography & Geosciences) is a climatologist with a specialty in glaciology and global climate change. His field work on glaciers and ice sheets has taken him on 25 international expeditions, including Antarctica, Greenland, China, Tibet, Africa and South America. On November 7th, he will share his findings about the current global retreat of glaciers and what that tells us about climate change and prospects for the Earth’s future climate. Learn from Prof. Mountain this Saturday while enjoying a light breakfast and coffee compliments of Heine Brothers Coffee. Doors open at 9:30am. The presentation itself will begin promptly at 10am. Seating is free, but limited, so reservations are strongly recommended. Register free here.
Nov. 6, 2015
Real Food Challenge Friday, Nov. 6th at 3:15 in SAC W312 Are you interested in getting more REAL FOOD on campus?! Sick of feeling sick because of all the unhealthy, processed, unfresh food, non-local, corporate food at UofL? Join the movement to do something about it! Join us for the next organizing meeting of the Real Food Challenge at UofL!
Nov. 5, 2015
Ali’s Louisville: Restorative Practices in K-12Education and Racial Equity Thursday, Nov. 5th, 5:30-8pm in Shumaker Research Building Room 139 Join us to learn more about the “Restorative Practices” model for compassionate and just discipline in K-12 education. Dr. Cherie Dawson-Edwards, from UofL's Department of Criminal Justice, directs this successful effort within JCPS to improve the disciplinary outcomes for marginalized youth and reduce the disproportionate contact between students of color and the juvenile justice system. The work is coordinated by Mr. John Marshall, Chief Equity Officer of JCPS. Ms. Quaniqua Carthan of the Mayor’s Office of Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods collaborates on this project. The presenters will discuss the model and how it might be used in the city to combat violence within our community. A central theme for the work of UofL's Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace & Justice is youth access and opportunity with a focus on the impacts of violence affecting teens at the local, national, and international levels. This program is named “Ali’s Louisville” to honor Muhammad Ali’s humanitarian vision of an inclusive community that includes a special focus on young people. The program represents the work of the Institute to ensure that all of our local communities are active participants in Louisville’s Compassionate City movement.
Nov. 5, 2015
Measuring Community Resilience at the Neighborhood Level Thursday, Nov. 5th at 2pm, Room 123 of Urban Studies Institute (426 W Bloom) Join us for a special guest lecture by one of our Masters of Urban Planning Assistant Professor candidates, Melissa Currie, speaking on “Measuring Community Resilience at the Neighborhood Level in New Construction Starter-Home Neighborhoods In Response To The Great Recession.”
Nov. 5, 2015
The Limits of a Civil Rights Framework in Today’s Movements for Racial and Social Justice Thursday, Nov. 5th 9:00am, The Yearling’s Club (4309 W. Broadway) Join us for the 3rd Annual Research Meets Activism Breakfast with Dr. Carol Anderson. Three local scholars and activists, Attica Scott, Ashley Belcher, and Trinidad Jackson, will discuss topics followed by a Q &A and closing commentary by lecturer Dr. Carol Anderson. RSVP by Oct. 29th. Contact: Dionne Griffiths, (502) 852-6142, louisville.edu/braden
Nov. 4, 2015
Dr. Carol Anderson: Anne Braden Memorial Lecture Wednesday, Nov. 4th 5:30pm, The Playhouse Dr. Carol Anderson, associate professor of African American Studies and history at Emory University, will deliver the 9th Annual Anne Braden Memorial Lecture. Anderson’s research and teaching focus on public policy, particularly the ways that domestic and international policies intersect through the issues of race, justice and equality in the United States. She is the author of Eyes off the Prize: The United Nations and the African-American Struggle for Human Rights, 1944-1955, and of Bourgeois Radicals: The NAACP and the Struggle for Colonial Liberation, 1941-1960. Anderson currently is writing a book about white rage and is expected to address the topic in her lecture. Anderson garnered more attention outside of academia in the past year with her op-ed in the Washington Post about Ferguson and white rage. Reception and book signing to follow.
Nov. 4, 2015
Garden Commons Workshop & Workday: Sweet Potatoes & Composting! Wednesday, Nov. 4th 3pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden for a cooking/nutrition workshop with the Office of Health Promotion to enjoy some of the delicious sweet potatoes we harvested last time. Then we'll hear from the leaders of UofL's Community Composting project and volunteers will be invited to head over to the composting site to see the operation and help bring back some finished compost for the garden. This is part of our series of practical, seasonal workshops about how to prepare and process garden produce and how to manage different aspects of a chemical-free garden and greenhouse! Afterwards, please join us for some light some weeding, watering & harvesting. We'll meet every other Wednesday at 3pm from Aug. 26 - Dec. 2. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to fresh-picked fruit, veggies, flowers, mint, herbs, and whatever else is ready for harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Nov. 3, 2015
Climate Justice & Just Transition citizen movements: From fighting extreme extraction to building deep democracy Tuesday, Nov. 3rd at 4pm, Shumaker Research Building Room 139 The next UofL Anthropology colloquium features Dr. Betsy Taylor from Virginia Tech. Her talk will begin with a rapid look at the past decade of citizen movements against fossil fuel extraction around the globe (especially highly destructive new technologies of mountaintop removal coal mining, fracking, and tar sands oil). We will look at recent assessments of the economic impact of citizen resistance on corporate profits when pipelines or extraction are halted or delayed. In the past fifteen years, remarkable alliances have been built among the frontline communities that Naomi Klein and others call “Blockadia” – the diverse, place-based resistance movements to what many call “extreme extraction” as conventional reserves of oil, gas, and coal are depleted. This talk will build a ‘power map’ of successes, barriers, and new alliances. We will examine the Alliance for Appalachia in depth to understand its deepening and widening alliances with environmental justice movements in Indigenous communities and other regions that have been ‘sacrifice zones’ in the global energy system. The explosion of “Blockadia” in the past decade has been remarkably effective, considering that it has primarily arisen in economically and politically marginalized communities. Grassroots environmental justice movements are increasingly working with much better resourced movements for post-carbon economic transition and climate remediation. We will attempt a power map of emerging challenges and opportunities in efforts to build a broad coalition of regenerative projects against the political currents of neoliberal capitalist regimes that are drivers of climate disruption. Betsy Taylor is a cultural anthropologist whose primary fieldwork has been in Central Appalachia and Northeast India. Her current research is on emerging forms of civil society, community-based natural resource management and place-based planning. Her scholarly writings engage questions of environmental imaginaries and identities, the construction of identity, the constitution of public space, participatory action research and public involvement strategies. She is Executive Director of the Livelihoods Knowledge Exchange Network (LiKEN) and Senior Research Scientist in Appalachian Studies, Virginia Tech. She is currently working on various projects for post-coal economic transition in Central Appalachia, and has worked in many action projects for community-driven, integrated development in Appalachia and South Asia – including health, agriculture, forestry, culture and environmental stewardship. She is on the national steering committee of the US Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative and is co-author (with Herbert Reid) of Recovering the Commons: Democracy, Place, and Global Justice (University of Illinois Press, 2010).
Nov. 3, 2015
Living Wage Teach-In & Workers' Talk-Back Tuesday, Nov. 3rd 12:15pm, Red Barn plaza Cards United Against Sweatshops will be hosting a teach-in and worker testimony reading on the importance of Living Wages for all workers! Come hear the stories of struggling, under-paid contract workers who have been excluded from UofL's living wage initiative, and join our movement to bring a Living Wage to the contract workers at UofL! We will talk about how we can make real changes in the way workers are treated at UofL.
Oct. 30, 2015
Kentucky Environmental Justice Workshop Friday, Oct. 30th, 8am-6pm, UofL Shelby Campus, Founders Union Building (9001 Shelbyville Rd) Register free here. The 2015 Kentucky Environmental Justice Workshop will provide a forum for Kentucky stakeholders to learn fundamental knowledge of Environmental Justice, techniques for community engagement, best practices for addressing community concerns and improving conditions in vulnerable communities. The theme, “A Matter of Principle,” is essential to understanding and addressing issues resulting from disproportionate environmental impacts in vulnerable communities, and to collectively determine a path forward. The workshop will not only be educational and thought provoking, but will also provide a forum for enhanced dialogue and action regarding the effects of inequities in vulnerable communities. The workshop is sponsored by the U. S. EPA Region 4 Office of Environmental Justice and Sustainability and was planned in conjunction with the Kentucky Environmental Quality Commission, Department for Environmental Protection, Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District, Center for Environmental Policy and Management at the University of Louisville, Kentucky Environmental Foundation, and Kentuckians For The Commonwealth. For additional information, please contact Daphne Wilson at wilson.daphne@epa.gov.
Oct. 29, 2015
I Am A Kentuckian with Jose Antonio Vargas Thursday, October 29th at noon, Red Barn UofL's Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice will host a visit from national advocate Jose Antonio Vargas, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, filmmaker, and founder of Define American. In 2011, the New York Times Magazine published a groundbreaking essay Vargas wrote in which he revealed and chronicled his life in America as an undocumented immigrant. He also appeared on the cover of TIME magazine and produced and directed the documentary feature filmDocumented. Vargas will be visiting UofL to share his experiences and the experiences of Kentuckians who have been categorized as undocumented by our out of date immigration system. This event is free and free pizza will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
Oct. 29, 2015
Why Civil Resistance Works Thursday, Oct. 29th 10am-noon, Ekstrom Library’s Chao Auditorium Join us for a conversation with 2013 Grawemeyer Award for Improving World Order co-winners whose research found that non-violent campaigns to affect change were much more successful than violent campaigns. Erica Chenoweth, an Associate Professor at the University of Denver, and Maria Stephan, a Senior Policy Fellow at the United States Institute of Peace, earned the 2013 Grawemeyer Award for the ideas set forth in their book, Why Civil Resistance Works: The Strategic Logic of Non-Violent Conflict. Chenoweth and Stephan collected and analyzed data on all known uprisings between 1900 and 2006 involving more than 1,000 people that related to a country’s secession, overthrow of a dictatorship or removal of a foreign occupation. They learned that the non-violent campaigns succeeded twice as often as the violent ones—even in the face of brutal repression. They also found that the governments of countries where the peaceful resistance took place were far more likely to become or remain stable democracies afterward. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. David Buckley, University of Louisville Assistant Professor, Political Science; Paul Weber Endowed Chair in Politics, Science and Religion. The event is part of the Grawemeyer Awards 30th Anniversary celebration and is free and open to the public.
Oct. 27, 2015
Former Green Party V-P Candidate Rosa Clemente on "Shades of Brown: Afro Latina Identity" Tuesday, Oct. 27th, 7pm in SAC Floyd Theater Community organizer, journalist and political activist Rosa Clemente was nominated by the Green Party as a vice presidential candidate in the 2008 election. Along with Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney, the pair became the first women of color ticket in American history. For more than 15 years, Clemente has been a community organizer and activist, and a featured keynote speaker, panelist and political commentator. In 1995, she developed Know Thy Self Productions, which has since produced four major community activism tours. She also consults on issues such as hip-hop activism, media justice, voter engagement among youth of color, third-party politics, intercultural relations between African Americans and Latinos, immigrants’ rights as an extension of human rights, and universal health care. Clemente's academic work has been dedicated to researching national liberation struggles inside the U.S., with a specific focus on the Young Lords Party, Black Panther Party, and Black and Brown Liberation Movements of the ’60s and ’70s, as well as the effects of COINTELPRO (Counter Intelligence Program) on such movements. She has written extensively on Afro-Latino identity and politics, sexism within hip-hop culture and hip-hop activism, media justice and African American and Latino unity. Organized by the Hispanic Latino Faculty & Staff Association and co-sponsored by Pan-African Studies, the Commission on Diversity and Racial Equality (CODRE), the Commission on the Status of Women, & the Muhammed Ali Institute. Read More.
Oct. 26 & 27, 2015
Opening the Door to the Future of Fair Housing Monday, Oct. 26th 4:15-6pm at School of Law Room 175 Tuesday, Oct. 27th 5:30-7:30pm at Louisville Free Public Library Main Branch, Centennial Room Join us for two forums featuring panel discussions with UofL professors and community housing leaders examining the impact of recent rulings, policies and initiatives on fair housing in Louisville. The free, public discussions are organized by UofL's Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, the UofL Brandeis School of Law and the Metropolitan Housing Coalition. Speakers will discuss a recent Supreme Court ruling in a fair-housing case, new federal requirements and local policy efforts affecting housing. The Oct. 26th panelists at UofL will be Tony Arnold, Brandeis School of Law; Matthew Ruther, UofL’s Kentucky State Data Center; Cathy Hinko, Metropolitan Housing Coalition; and Carolyn Miller-Cooper, Louisville Metro Human Relations Commission; with Christie McCravy, Louisville Urban League, as moderator. The Oct. 27th panelists at the public library will be Lauren Heberle, UofL Center for Environmental Policy and Management; Cathy Hinko, Metropolitan Housing Coalition; Shelton McElroy, Louisville Affordable Housing Trust Fund; and Carolyn Miller-Cooper, Louisville Metro Human Relations Commission; with Kevin Dunlap, Louisville NAACP, as moderator. For more information, contact Nia Holt at the Anne Braden Institute, 502-852-6142 or njholt01@louisville.edu.
Oct. 25, 2015
WasteStock Challenge: Converting waste streams into resources Sunday Oct. 25nd 2:00–5:30pm, University & Alumni Club Join UofL's Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research, The Institute for Healthy Air, Water & Soil, and Louisville Metro Government for a three-hour strategy session to explore the potential of using one company's waste as a valuable resource for another. Industrial waste streams can present numerous entrepreneurship opportunities and stimulate new directions for economic growth. For the first time in Louisville's history, local companies and other entities are invited to examine the potential for their waste streams to be incorporated into a value chain for our community. Both landfilling and burning the waste are low value propositions. In this unique event, a few select companies will present details about their waste streams and share information about both challenges and opportunities. In addition, technology thought leaders will make short presentations meant to stimulate further discussion. The session will include opportunities for providing problem solving and/or business opportunity exercises for entrepreneurs. The main objective of this conference is to identify and connect waste stream creators with users who can utilize these resources. Our goal is to expand the consideration and use of the vast resources available in our region that are otherwise masked and hidden under the unfortunate label of "waste". So, join the treasure hunt and put Louisville on the world map as a city that recognizes that profit and sustainability are two sides of the same coin! RSVP by October 15th to wastestock2015@gmail.com. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 24, 2015
All-Star A&S Alumni Panel: "Going Local: Why What You Put in Your Brain, Body, Bag & Backyard Matters" Saturday, Oct. 24th, 10am at the Rauch Planetarium For Homecoming Day, local horticulturalist, farmer and Anthropology professor Jeneen Wiche will moderate the A&S All-Stars Alumni panel discussion on the “Go Local” movement. To discuss the benefits of going local, we will welcome A&S alums including Louisville Public Media’s executive editor Stephen George; Revelry Boutique Gallery owner Mo McKnight Howe; medical herbalist and Weeds of Eden owner Myron Hardesty; and ecologist and environmental consultant Dr. Preston Pipal. Join this illustrious panel to examine the joys and pitfalls of building and maintaining local media, economies and ecologies. Enjoy coffee and bagels with the crew, and cheer on our accomplished faculty and alumni. Doors open at 9:30am; the presentation itself will begin promptly at 10am. All events in this series are free and open to the public but space is limited, so registration is recommended. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 23, 2015
Farm-To-Table Dinner Friday, Oct. 23rd, 5-8pm, The Ville Grill Stop in at The Ville Grill any time during dinner to enjoy a special zero-waste, locally-sourced meal highlighting the best that UofL Dining has to offer! In addition to the usual 30% locally-sourced fare, this special dinner will feature a delicious vegetarian dish made with local, seasonal veggies as well as Kentucky Proud steak from Marksbury Farms! No reservations required. All are welcome. Meal plan swipes or cash payment accepted at the door. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 23, 2015
Conference: Milton Rogovin and the Photography of Conscience Friday, Oct. 23rd 9am-Noon, Schneider Hall Galleries, Hite Art Institute The College of Arts & Sciences' Center for Arts & Culture Partnerships presents this free public conference at the Hite Art Institute. The morning conference on 10/23 accompanies an October 1-31 exhibition of Rogovin photographs recently donated to UofL, entitled We the People: Social Documentary Photography by Milton Rogovin. Rogovin, who died in 2011 at age 101, devoted his photography and travels to chronicling poor and working-class subjects, including coal miners in Appalachia and around the world, Buffalo steelworkers, Native Americans, immigrants, and many more. The photographs bring us face to face with the industrial world’s working-class and poor—with our fellow citizens, our neighbors, ourselves. In Rogovin’s work these men and women express their private interests, values, and sense of self. We come to know them on a personal level, and in so doing gain a deeper understanding of who we, the people, truly are. The conference will begin with a keynote presentation by Rogovin's co-author, Michael Frisch, speaking on Social Documentary through the Mysteries of Portraiture. His keynote will be followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A. Sponsored by the Center for Arts and Culture Partnerships, the Hite Art Institute, the Liberal Studies Project, the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research and the Program of Jewish Studies. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 22, 2015
Defeat The Plastics: GRASS Movie & Pizza Night: Mean Girls Thursday, Oct. 22nd 8pm at Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium (suggested $5 donation) UofL's student environmental club, Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) will be showing Mean Girls and sharing tips about how to avoid using plastic! We'll be serving pizza and providing filled reusable water bottles for this zero waste event! Come have some fun with us and if you can provide a $5 donation when you come, that would be most helpful! This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 22, 2015
Bike Maintenance Workshop Thursday, Oct. 22nd 4-6pm, HSC Kornhauser Plaza (rain location: Kornhauser Balcony - 2nd Floor) Drop-in with your bike for a free maintenance workshop hosted by the UofL Sustainability Council and Falls City Community BikeWorks! Stop by any time 4-6pm on Thursday, Oct. 22nd at the HSC Kornhauser Plaza (or up on the 2nd floor covered balcony in the event of rain) and we'll show you the basics to keep your bike running smooth. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 22, 2015
QRS Single-Stream Recycling Center Tour Thursday, Oct. 22, 12:30-2pm, Van leaves from Lutz circle Ever wonder what happens to all that stuff you throw in recycling bins at UofL? Where does it go? How do they sort out all the plastics, glass, paper, cardboard, and metal items? What happens to trash that might get mixed in? Do they really make new stuff out of the things I recycle, or does it just end up in the landfill? How much does all this cost? Get answers to all your questions with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour at the QRS single-stream recycling center south of the airport where UofL waste goes. This tour is free, but space in the van is limited to the first 12 participants, so don't be late! We'll depart promptly at 12:30pm from the circle just west of Lutz Hall at Warnock & Brook Streets. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 21, 2015
Garden Commons Workshop & Workday Wednesday, Oct. 21st 3pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden for a series of practical, seasonal workshops about how to prepare and process garden produce and how to manage different aspects of a chemical-free garden and greenhouse! Afterwards, please join us for some light some weeding, watering & harvesting. We'll meet every other Wednesday at 3pm from Aug. 26 - Dec. 2. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to fresh-picked fruit, veggies, flowers, mint, herbs, and whatever else is ready for harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Join us for the 8th annual celebration of all things sustainable at UofL and in our community! Learn what campus and community groups are doing to create a sustainable revolution. Sign-up to get involved and leave with some green freebies, great information, and a smile on your face!
Shred-It will offer free shredding and recycling of documents, video tapes, and computer diskettes from their truck in the circle in front of the College of Business 10am - 2pm.
If you'd like to host a sustainability-related booth or activity at the Campus Sustainability Day fair, please contact UofL Sustainability Coordinator, Justin Mog. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 21, 2015
Louisville Reuse Roundtable Wednesday, Oct. 21st 9:00-11:30am, Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium Join us for a special round table discussion about the Reuse Movement, in partnership with the local reuse non-profit Good Garbage, the Reuse Institute and Habitat ReStore! Our main speaker will be MaryEllen Etienne of Dayton, Ohio who is the face of the Reuse Movement both nationally and internationally. As the Founder of the Reuse Alliance, current CEO of the Reuse Institute, and co-founder of Reuse International, she has first hand experience in helping organizations and municipalities gain valuable information in their own efforts to reduce landfilling and advance materials reuse. MaryEllen will be facilitating this stakeholders meeting to help bring together Louisville's "reuse community." The focus of the discussion will be on the challenges and opportunities of the local reuse community, and strategizing next steps. All reuse organizations and the public are invited to attend. There is no charge, but registration here is suggested. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 20, 2015
Bike Maintenance Workshop Tuesday, Oct. 20th 4-6pm, Humanities Quad Drop-in with your bike for a free maintenance workshop hosted by the UofL Sustainability Council and Falls City Community BikeWorks! Stop by any time 4-6pm on Tuesday, Oct. 20th at the Humanities Quad and we'll show you the basics to keep your bike running smooth. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 20, 2015
Campus Arbor Day Observance, Tree Tour (noon) & Tree Planting (1pm) Tuesday, Oct. 20th 11am-2pm, Student Activities Center (meet at base of the ramp) Join us for a celebration of UofL’s on-going commitment to trees and our status as a Tree Campus USA! Sample some of the food, music, clean air, and other treats that come to us because we plant and care for trees: UofL-grown apple pie; bike blender smoothies made with almond milk and tree fruits (including native pawpaw and serviceberry!); local black walnuts, pecans, and maple syrup; wooden instruments playing sweet music; and beauty, wondrous beauty! At noon, take a guided Belknap Campus Tree Tour leaving from the base of the SAC Ramp and ending at a new tree planting site at 1pm where you'll be able to help us plant a new tree on campus! Those who want to help with the tree planting, but can't join the noon tour, should meet at the base of the SAC ramps to walk over to the planting site. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 19, 2015
Campus Sustainability Tour Monday, Oct. 19th 3:00-4:30pm Leaves from Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us for a Belknap Campus Sustainability Walking Tour and discover some of the many hidden green gems of campus while getting an inside view of what UofL is doing to incorporate environmental, social, and economic responsibility into everything we do. This dynamic and engaging tour will provide you with an introduction to the basic principles of sustainability and how to apply them in your life on campus and at home. You'll learn a wide variety of practical tips that you can use to help shift our culture towards better stewardship of the environment while saving money and helping build a brighter tomorrow for society. Attendees will better understand UofL's commitment to sustainability and learn how each step we take contributes to big results for us individually, for the university, and for the broader community.This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 19, 2015
Energy-Efficient Green-Design for New & Existing Homes Monday, Oct. 19th, Noon, Room 123 Urban Studies Institute (426 W. Bloom) The Dept. of Urban & Public Affairs Speaker Series presents Gary Watrous, president of Watrous Associates Architects, who will join us to describe his techniques for designing energy-efficient passive-solar guaranteed homes. He will show pictures of his work and also discuss techniques for making existing apartments and existing homes more energy-efficient. He is currently renovating an historic home in his Portland neighborhood to be Energy Star rated. Mr. Watrous, has a BA from Hamilton College and a Masters in Architecture degree from Yale University. In 1985 he started his Louisville architectural firm dedicated to green, energy-efficient design. Although the firm has designed many different building types, including commercial and institutional and residential, Mr. Watrous says his favorite challenge is designing passive-solar homes. Currently his firm has designed more passive-solar homes than any other firm in the region. His goal is to design energy-efficient green buildings that cost the same as conventional buildings to construct but cost half as much to heat and cool. In addition to being energy efficient he wants his designs to be good architecture, that is, structurally sound, functional and beautiful. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Oct. 19, 2015
Weigh the Waste Monday, Oct. 19th 11am-2pm at The Ville Grill Stop in for lunch at UofL’s zero-waste, all-you-care-to-eat dining hall and enjoy a 30% locally-sourced meal before learning the dirty story of what’s left on your plate. At the Ville Grill, patrons' plates are normally scraped behind the scenes in the dish room, with all scraps being sent to compost, not to the landfill. Today, behind the scenes action takes center stage as we raise awareness on what you can do to reduce waste in everyday aspects of your life. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
Sunday, Oct. 25, Noon-1pm – UofL Community Composting Volunteer Day(200 block of E. Bloom St. just one block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook and Floyd Streets - map here)
ALL WEEK: Snap For Sustainability Competition! What does your plate look like before sending it to be clean? We want to know! Snap a photo of your plate from October 19th-23rd and tag @uoflsustainable and @uofldining on Twitter or Instagram. Use #greencardscare ...At the end of the week, we'll select one winner for a FREE Ville Grill Reusable To-Go Club Membership in Spring 2016!
Oct. 16, 2015
EcoReps Lunch & Learn Workshop Friday, Oct. 16th at Noon, Ekstrom W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and certification as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This fall we'll continue our series of EcoReps Workshops featuring a free vegetarian lunch each month. Please join us to learn more about sustainability and each other, whether you’re a recycler, avid bike commuter, local foodie, or social justice advocate! More info and sign-up form on EcoReps website.
Oct. 15, 2015
Why Black Lives Matter: Focus on Louisville Thursday, Oct. 15th at 6pm, Shumaker Research Building, Rm. 139 What is the Black Lives Matter movement? Should it matter to me? Join the Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace & Justice discussion with local community leaders and activists about the Black Lives Matter movement and what it means for our city and our community. Find out how to get involved and learn about the participatory action research at UofL.
Oct. 15, 2015
Film & Discussion: The End of the Line Thursday, Oct. 15th. Screenings: 5pm & 8pm. Panel Discussion: 7pm. SAC Floyd Theater The Engage Lead Serve Board’s (ELSB) Green Initiatives Committee is excited to host two screenings of the documentary, The End of the Line, produced by Kentuckian Sellus Wilder. This important documentary explores the controversial Bluegrass Pipeline which had been proposed to pump toxic natural gas liquids across Kentucky. The threats to our environment were simply too great and Kentuckians rose up to successfully prevent the pipeline from being built. Watch a preview here. In between showings, at approximately 7:00 pm, ELSB will host a panel discussion with the filmmaker himself, several colleagues, and activists. Snacks from local farms and stores will be provided. Free and open to the public. More information about this project and the filmmaker here.
Oct. 15, 2015
Symposium on innovative approaches to education Thursday, Oct. 15th at 5pm in Comstock Hall, School of Music Three former Grawemeyer Award in Education recipients—Carol Gilligan (1992, for research highlighted in her book, In a Different Voice: Psychological Theory and Women’s Development), Pasi Sahlberg (2013, for his book, Finnish Lessons: What Can the World Learn from Educational Change in Finland?) and Vanessa Siddle Walker (2000, for the book Their Highest Potential: An African American School Community in the Segregated South) — all internationally renowned experts — will come together to share their thoughts, ideas and research. UofL alumnus and Peabody award-winning journalist Bob Edwards will moderate the symposium.
Oct. 13, 2015
Where’s the Beef? Tuesday, Oct.13th 11am-1pm, Red Barn SAB's Engaging Issues Committee invites you to this interactive event promoting healthy eating that's good for you, great for the planet, and life-saving for animals! Enjoy a free, locally-grown vegetarian or vegan lunch from the Refugee Agricultural Partnership Program. Meet folks from local organizations that are advancing the mission of sustainability through eating less meat and supporting local growers. Play with cuddly animals at the petting zoo right outside the Red Barn! Who wouldn’t want to spend some quality time hanging with an alpaca, ducks, goats, chickens, a Patagonian cavy and more?!
New Paths in the Environmental History of North America and the Ohio Valley October 8-10th at University Club Register here: Free for Students, $10 for others. UofL’s Arts and Culture Partnership, Dept. of History, and The Filson Institute for the Advanced Study of the Ohio Valley and the Upper South will host a three-day academic conference to explore the environmental history of North America. Join us to learn more about how interactions between humans and the physical environment have evolved over time, with a particular focus on issues most relevant to the environmental history of the Ohio Valley from the sixteenth through the twenty-first centuries. The conference seeks to understand the changing nature of the landscape, the built environment, and the political and cultural debates over how to protect and exploit the physical environment. Schedule: Thursday, Oct. 8th (at Oxmoor Farm, 720 Oxmoor Avenue, Louisville, KY 40222) 6pm KEYNOTE: How Natural are Natural Disasters? A History of Flooding on the Ohio River by Uwe Lübken (Rachel Carson Center for Environment and Society, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität): Friday, Oct. 9th 9:00 - 10:30am SESSION 1: COAL 10:45am - 12:15pm SESSION 2: PARKS 1:00 - 2:30pm SESSION 3: CITIES 2:45 - 4:15pm SESSION 4: TECHNOLOGY
Saturday, Oct. 10th 9:00 - 10:00am KEYNOTE: How the Cuyahoga River Fire Saved the World and Other True-ish Stories by David Stradling (University of Cincinnati), 10:15 - 11:45am SESSION 5: RACE AND THE ENVIRONMENT 12:30 - 2:00pm SESSION 6: AGRICULTURE
Garden Commons Workshop & Workday Wednesday, Oct. 7th 3pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden for a series of practical, seasonal workshops about how to prepare and process garden produce and how to manage different aspects of a chemical-free garden and greenhouse! Afterwards, please join us for some light some weeding, watering & harvesting. We'll meet every other Wednesday at 3pm from Aug. 26 - Dec. 2. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to fresh-picked fruit, veggies, flowers, mint, herbs, and whatever else is ready for harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Oct. 7, 2015
Campus Tree Advisory Committee - Fall 2015 Meeting Wednesday, Oct. 7th, 2:00-3:30pm in Ekstrom Library W210 The Campus Tree Advisory Committee is open to all students, employees, and community members interested in helping UofL protect and expand its tree population on campus. We meet just once a semester, so please join us. We have much to discuss and plan for. The agenda includes: • Maple tapping discussion • Update of recent tree plantings, removals and maintenance plans • Planning for 2015-16 tree-related Service Learning Projects • Tree Campus USA status and reporting review • Updates/Maintenance of Belknap Tree Tour • Update on Campus Tree Inventory & UofL Tree App • Plan for our 2015 UofL Arbor Day Observance (Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015 11am-2pm) • Revising UofL's Campus Tree Care Plan to include measurable Goals & Targets. Connect with us on Facebook.
Oct. 2, 2015
Re-conceptualizing Food Access: Louisville and the Healthy in a Hurry Corner Store Initiative Friday, Oct. 2nd at noon, Urban Studies Institute Room 123 (426 W Bloom) The Urban & Public Affairs Speaker Series presents Dr. Kareem Usher, an Assistant Professor in the City and Regional Planning Section of the Austin E. Knowlton School of Architecture at the Ohio State University. Dr. Usher received his Bachelors of Arts degree in Sociology from Spalding University in Louisville, a Masters of Urban Planning degree from UofL, and a Doctoral degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Florida State University. His research interests focus on urban food systems and engages this topic through food access, social justice, regional governance and community economic development.
Oct. 1, 2015
PRIDE Week Keynote: #BlackLivesMatter co-founder, Patrisse Cullors Thursday, Oct. 1st 7pm, SAC Multipurpose Room Community Members: Free, but mustreserve a ticket here. Get inspired as we wrap up an amazing UofL PRIDE Week with a special keynote address from #BlackLivesMatter co-founder, Patrisse Cullors. Patrisse elicits action against the social injustice, state violence, and systemic racism plaguing our country through a unique blend of activism and art. An award-winning advocate, she is dedicated to promoting human rights and law enforcement accountability across the country. A queer black woman, she offers insight into the adversities caused by the pervasiveness of race, gender, and sexual orientation discrimination. With an impressive resume of social activism in response to social injustices, Patrisse Cullors was naturally inspired to action by the 2013 acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. Starting the Twitter hashtag #BlackLivesMatter, Cullors (together with Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi) prompted activism nationwide and introduced the banner under which this generation's civil rights movement marches. In 2011, she developed STAINED: An Intimate Portrayal of State Violence, a traveling art piece exposing the realities of her incarcerated brother's abuse at the hand of law enforcement; her success led her to establish and serve as founder of Dignity and Power Now, a growing organization that fights for incarcerated people, their families, and communities. As the Truth and Reinvestment Campaign Director for the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, she also works to build the response capacity of communities who are affected by state and law enforcement violence. Cullors' advocacy has earned her numerous honors, including the prestigious Mario Savio Young Activist Of the Year Award in 2007 and recognition as a 'New Civil Rights Leader For The 21st Century' by the LA Times. Delivering powerful perspective into the adversities inflicted by social injustice and discrimination, and her commitment to providing a voice to those who can't be heard, Cullors educates and inspires audiences to organize and stand together to transform society into a world where the lives and contributions of all individuals are recognized equally.
Oct. 1, 2015
Medicare-for-All National Day of Action Thursday, Oct. 1st noon-8pm at HSC and Jefferson Square Park Medical students across the country have joined the fight for universal, single-payer health care. The UofL chapter of Students for a National Health Program, SNaHP, is one of dozens of chapters across the country organizing October 1 events. SNaHP currently has 650 members in over 40 chapters across the country. On October 1st, they will join together in a day of action to demand a more just system through the institution of a single-payer, universal, “Medicare-for-All” system. SNaHP chapters at medical schools will hold teach-ins, rallies, and an evening candlelight vigil to bring national attention to our failing health care system. Schedule: Noon - 4pm Street-corner Teach-Ins at Chestnut & Floyd and Chestnut & Jackson 4pm-5pm Sign Making at 500 S. Preston St. (Room B-115) 5:30pm-6pm Gather at the HSC courtyard and pass out signs and props 6:00 – 6:20 Chant and March via Liberty to Jefferson Square Park (6th & Jefferson) for Rally/Vigil 6:20 – 7:15 Welcome, Speakers, Patient Stories 7:15 – 7:40 Candlelight Vigil (lighting of candles, music, moment of silence, pledge) 7:45 Begin march back to HSC courtyard Contact: Brandi Jones [brandi.jones@louisville.edu]. Get more details and connect with Students for a National Health Program on Facebook.
Sept. 30, 2015
Showing Up for Racial Justice: White People Supporting Each Other to Be Part of the Change Wednesday, Sept. 30th 7pm, SAC W306 Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) is a national network of groups and individuals organizing white people for racial justice. Louisville SURJ is the local expression of this national effort. In this workshop facilitated by Carla Wallace & Carol Kramer of LSURJ, we will explore ways to "Call People In" to the work for racial justice, rather than blaming and shaming, and how our own stories can be the bridge to build relationships for transformative change. Find out more about LSURJ here. A UofL PRIDE Week event!
Sept. 30, 2015
Omit the Silence: Stand Up for Equality Wednesday, Sept. 30th 6:00-7:30pm, Bigelow Hall, Miller IT Center Join us for dinner and an interactive session with renowned visionary speaker on race and intersectionality, Dr. Derek Greenfield. The evening will feature exciting and engaging activities addressing issues of diversity and inclusion. Participants will walk away feeling inspired and motivated to make a positive difference on campus! Embrace equality and celebrate diversity! All are welcome!
Sept. 26, 2015
Green Apple Day of Service at UofL Free Store Saturday, Sept. 26th 2pm-4pm, Unitas Tower UofL's student environmental group, GRASS, is hosting a special service day to make Free Store signs, as well as doing a little spruce up at the UofL Free Store. We'll need help where we can get it, so make sure to come by and lend a hand if you can. Details and RSVP on Facebook.
Sept. 24, 2015
Famers Rock! Student Showcase at Belknap Farmers’ Market Thursday, Sept. 24th 3:30-6:00pm At 3rd St & Brandeis Ave in front of The Ville Grill Join us for a very special day at UofL's Belknap Campus Farmers' Market! Campus Housing is organizing a performance space at the market for student bands, DJs, steppers, and dancers. DJ Bombshell will keep you rockin' while you load up on farm-fresh local products, including fruits, vegetables, eggs, meats, bread & baked goods, honey, popcorn, granola, canned goods, crafts, non-toxic home & body care products, and more. Stick around for door prizes and raffle prizes throughout the day! Email comments/questions. Follow us on
Sept. 23, 2015
Garden Commons Workshop & Workday Wednesday, Sept. 23rd 3pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden for a series of practical, seasonal workshops about how to prepare and process garden produce and how to manage different aspects of a chemical-free garden and greenhouse! Afterwards, please join us for some light some weeding, watering & harvesting. We'll meet every other Wednesday at 3pm from Aug. 26 - Dec. 2. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to fresh-picked fruit, veggies, flowers, mint, herbs, and whatever else is ready for harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Sept. 21-25, 2015
Week Without Violence & PeaceDay 2015 Sept. 21-25, 2015 UofL students, faculty and staff will mark the United Nations’ International Day of Peace, Sept. 21st, with several PeaceDay 2015 events leading into a week-long celebration.The free, public activities during the Week Without Violence include panel discussions about peacemaking and civil rights advocacy and a film screening. Highlights include:
Monday Sept. 21, 3pm - “Rise Up: Encouraging a Generation for Change,” students discuss peacemaking projects overseas, in the community and on campus (Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library)
Monday Sept. 21, 7pm - “The Act of Killing,” screening of the film that won the 2014 British Academy Award for best documentary, (SAC Floyd Theater)
Monday Sept. 21, 7:30pm - “The Backlog,” discussion of rape-kit backlogs in Kentucky and efforts to bring justice for crime survivors (The Avenue at Cardinal Towne, 1820 S. Fourth St)
Tuesday Sept. 22, 4pm - “Student Engagement with Civil Rights: Putting Experiences into Actions,” students share experiences from the 50th anniversary of Selma civil rights march, Ferguson project and Louisville White Privilege Conference (Humanities 205)
Thursday Sept. 24, 4pm -“Peacemaking Processes Workshop,” Eileen Blanton from Louisville’s Peace Education Program will teach conflict management techniques (Humanities 205)
Students also will distribute tokens throughout the week as “random acts of kindness.” UofL’s Peace, Justice and Conflict Transformation program sponsors PeaceDay with support from the PEACC (Prevention, Education and Advocacy on Campus and in the Community) Center. For more information, contact Russell Vandenbroucke at 502-852-8448 or rjvand01@louisville.edu or check louisville.edu/peace
Sept. 21, 2015
Native American Film Festival: Crying Earth Rise Up Monday, Sept. 21st, 4pm, SAC Floyd Theater UofL hosts its first Native American Film Festival this month and it kicks off Sept. 21st with the film Crying Earth Rise Up. The documentary relays the story of uranium mining on water sources and the fight to protect a community’s land, water, and a way of life. A discussion will follow the screening, and refreshments will be provided. The festival is free and open to the public. Event sponsors include: The Institute for Intercultural Communication, the Department of Communication, The Liberal Studies Project, and the Native American Student Organization. Contact cecelia.hunt@louisville.edu with questions.
Sept. 18, 2015
EcoReps Lunch & Learn Workshop: Green Campus Living with Haley Cason (The Province) Friday, Sept. 18th at Noon, Ekstrom W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and certification as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This fall we'll continue our series of EcoReps Workshops featuring a free vegetarian lunch each month. Please join us to learn more about sustainability and each other, whether you’re a recycler, avid bike commuter, local foodie, or social justice advocate! More info and sign-up form on EcoReps website.
Sept. 16, 2015
Beer with a Scientist: Mahendra Sunkara on Renewable Energy Wednesday, Sept. 16th, 8pm, Against the Grain Brewery (401 E. Main) As concerns over the availability and side-effects of fossil fuels increase, scientists look for renewable energy sources to satisfy the modern world’s insatiable appetite for power. But are renewable energy sources up to the task? Mahendra Sunkara, PhD, director of UofL's Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research, will discuss the need for renewable energies and challenges associated with them at the next “Beer with a Scientist” event. Come learn what renewable energy is, how it is used and, most importantly, it will save our planet for future generations. Sunkara’s research interests include discovery of new materials, solar cells, Li Ion batteries, production of hydrogen from water and growing large crystals of diamond, gallium nitride and bulk quantities of nanowires. The Beer with a Scientist program began in 2014 and is the brainchild of UofL cancer researcher Levi Beverly, Ph.D. Once a month, the public is invited to enjoy exactly what the title promises: beer and science. Admission is free. Purchase of beer, other beverages or menu items is not required but is encouraged. Patrons are encouraged to drink responsibly. Connect on Facebook.
Sept. 16, 2015
Center for Asian Democracy annual lecture on Burma/Myanmar Wednesday, Sept. 16th, 7pm, Papa John's Stadium Brown & Williamson Club (Gate 6) Wai Wai Nu, human rights activist, peace advocate, lawyer, former political prisoner in Burma and founder of two organizations fighting for justice and equality for women in Burma, will give a talk on “Myanmar’s Political Crisis: Buddhist nationalism and ethnic violence.” Arrested as a teenager because of her father’s activism, Nu was released in 2012 under presidential amnesty for political prisoners. She now advocates for the country’s women and for ethnic minorities, including her fellow Rohingya Muslims who are denied citizenship. Thousands attempted to migrate earlier this year to other Southeast Asian countries; many died in the boat crossings and in suspected acts of violence. Nu is founder and director of Women Peace Network Arakan and co-founder of Justice for Women. Through those organizations she leads women’s empowerment and rights trainings, peace-building activities and basic legal education sessions. A reception will follow the talk. The event is free and open to the public.
Sept. 14, 2015
Prosecuting Race: Mass Incarceration and the Unfinished Project of American Abolition Monday, Sept. 14th 4pm, Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium Dr. Brady Heiner, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Affiliated Faculty of African American Studies at California State University, Fullerton, will present this talk. His research and teaching engages broadly in the humanities with specialization in critical social and legal theory, political theory, feminist philosophy, Continental philosophy, and critical philosophy of race. Heiner is currently writing a book entitled Mass Incarceration and the Unfinished Project of American Abolition. He also organizes and advocates in various ways to expand higher education opportunities for currently and formerly incarcerated persons, particularly in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. This event is presented by UofL’s Philosophy Department and co-sponsored by Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, University of Louisville Law School, Department of Pan African Studies, Department of Criminal Justice, and the Commonwealth Center for the Humanities.
Sept. 10, 2015
Engage.Lead.Serve Board Green Initiatives Committee Meeting Thursday, Sept. 10th, 7pm, SAC W307 Join us for our first official full-committee meeting of the year! We will be discussing plans for the year, and need your input and ideas. Our first action will be recycling at athletic events and tailgates to be competitive on the sustainability front as well. There will be surprises for attendees like CANDY and/or SHIRTS and of course way too much fun and several bad puns!
Sept. 10, 2015
Muhammad Ali Institute Open House Thursday, Sept. 10th 4-6pm, Ekstrom Library Room 280 UofL's Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice invites you to our annual Open House to come and learn about Muhammad Ali's international reputation as a humanitarian and World Peace Day. This year we also are welcoming our newest cohort of Ali Scholars: Yomna Amer, Mariam Ba, De’Anna Benson, Kala Brown, Kayla Bryant, Madeline Clabough, Cortez Flippins, Temis Jimenez-Anaya, Jacob Markert, Wesley Turner, Karen Udoh, and Maya White. Come meet this dynamic group of students, hear what the Ali Institute has planned for the upcoming year, and be inspired.
Sept. 9, 2015
Garden Commons Workshop & Workday Wednesday, Sept. 9th 3pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us in UofL's organic garden for a series of practical, seasonal workshops about how to prepare and process garden produce and how to manage different aspects of a chemical-free garden and greenhouse! Afterwards, please join us for some light some weeding, watering & harvesting. We'll meet every other Wednesday at 3pm from Aug. 26 - Dec. 2. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to fresh-picked fruit, veggies, flowers, mint, herbs, and whatever else is ready for harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Sept. 9, 2015
Pedal with the President! Wednesday, Sept. 9 [RESCHEDULED!] 7:30am departure from Amelia Place (2515 Longest Avenue) Join President Ramsey for a fun, easy 30-minute ride to campus! Riders will leave together and then split into two groups - one headed to Belknap campus and another to HSC. Both routes will be fairly flat and low-traffic. The route to Belknap is mapped out here. The route to HSC is mapped out here. This event is a collaboration between UofL’s Get Healthy Now, Sustainability Council, and Office of the President. By cycling to campus, President Ramsey seeks to set a powerful example for the community, highlighting his support for a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.
Sept. 4, 2015
Cardinal Student/Farmworker Alliance Meeting Friday, Sept 4th 2pm, SAC W316 Join us as we explore an exciting new opportunity for UofL students to get involved in the struggle for farmworker justice and the struggle against fast-food on campus! We will be discussing the Boot the Braids campaign at UofL and other efforts for the new Cardinal Student/Farmworker Alliancegroup.
Sept. 4, 2015
Urban Studies Horticulture Zone Workday & Harvest Friday, Sept. 4th at 9am, Garden behind Urban Studies (426 W Bloom St) Join us in the garden to help out with some general maintenance and reap the delicious rewards as we harvest an abundance of tomatoes, apples, okra, greens, flowers, etc. No experience necessary. Tools and gloves provided. The weather will be sunny and pleasant making a perfect scene to come together, tell your friends to come!
Thursdays, Fall 2015
UofL Free Store Open! Thursdays 1-3pm in Unitas Tower basement The UofL Free Store will be open every Thursday 1-3pm throughout Fall 2015. All students, faculty & staff are welcome to "shop" for free clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books, school & art supplies, non-perishable food, and more. Clean donated items of all kinds are always welcome! The Free Store is intended to keep useful items out of the landfill and to aid the needy. It is a volunteer-powered initiative of UofL's Sustainability Council and the student environmental organization, Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions (GRASS).
Sept. 2, 2015
Garden Commons Workday & Herb Workshop Wednesday, Sept. 2nd 3-5pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Think herbs are just tasteless, dry flakes from a jar?! You don't know what you've been missing! Join us in UofL's organic, student-run garden for a workshop about how to use & dry the herbs we'll harvest from the garden. There'll be ample sampling opportunities with a fresh herbal tea bar, and caprise salad bar! No prior experience necessary. Afterwards, please join us for some light some weeding, watering & harvesting. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to fresh-picked fruit, veggies, flowers, mint, herbs, and whatever else is ready for harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
“10,000 Thoughts” Deep Ecology Art Exhibit Aug. 30th through Oct. 7th Jewish Community Center’s Patio Gallery (3600 Dutchmans Ln) Patio Gallery Hours: Sundays 9am-6pm. Monday–Thursday 8:30am-9pm. Fridays 8:30am-7pm. UofL’s Ying Kit Chan, chair of the department of Fine Arts, will show his “10,000 Thoughts” exhibit Aug. 30th through Oct. 7th at the Jewish Community Center’s Patio Gallery. His show consists of small sketches and photographic prints embedded with philosophical contemplations of the state of global environmental conditions. He continues to explore the theme of deep ecology, an ecocentric rather than anthropocentric worldview, which emphasizes interconnectedness and harmony of the universe. In addition to the deep ecology philosophy, the work interprets Taoist and Buddhist thoughts, as well as Jewish ideas of nature, rain, tree, soil and the Sabbath. The gallery will hold a reception on Sunday, Aug. 30th from 2 to 4 p.m. Chan will give a talk at 3 p.m.
Garden Commons Workday & Salsa-Making Workshop Wednesday, Aug. 26th 3-5pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Ever had fresh salsa made from tomatoes you just picked? Do you even know where tomatoes come from?! Join us in UofL's organic, student-run garden for a fun afternoon weeding, watering & harvesting. Then we'll make & eat salsa from the harvest! No prior experience necessary. Tools and gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to fresh-picked fruit, veggies, mint, herbs, and whatever else is ready for harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Aug. 20-27, 2015
Sustainability will be woven into Welcome Week 2015, including the following events:
Thursday, Aug. 20th - Morning Walk: Discover Old Louisville 10-11am, meet at the SAC ramp Take a scenic walk in Old Louisville with Intramurals. Learn how walkable your new neighborhood is! Route highlights local businesses and eateries, Frederick Law Olmsted-designed Central Park, and the historic St. James Court.
Thursday, Aug. 20th - Gray Street Farmers' Market Every Thursday 10:30am-2:00pm (thru Oct. 29) Health Sciences Center, 485 E Gray ST Enjoy lunch from area food trucks & stock up on the finest local products: produce, pasture-raised meat & eggs, popcorn, honey, jam, granola, baked goods, flowers, plants, etc. Get free samples at a special local food cooking demo 8/27 11am-1pm.
Thursday, Aug. 20th -Louisville Sustainability Bike Tour 1:45 pm meet up outside the SRC Take a fun afternoon bike ride with the Student Cycling Coalition and explore your new community through the lens of environmental stewardship and social justice. Don’t have a bike? Check one out from the SRC through UofL’s Bikeshare Program. Attendees get a UofL Sustainability water bottle!
Thursday, Aug. 20th - Belknap Farmers' Market Every Thursday 3:30-6:00pm (thru Oct. 15) on Brandeis St in front of The Ville Grill Get the good stuff at UofL's newest weekly Farmers' Market! Bring a bag & load up on farm-fresh local fruit, veggies, popcorn, ice cream, bread, honey, meat, eggs, crafts, etc. Nothing's better for the health of your body, area farms, or the planet!
Friday, Aug. 21 - Explore More with Book-in-Common 1:30-3pm, Student Activities Center, Multipurpose Room New for 2015: UofL’s Sustainability Council is providing some discussion leaders to weave themes of sustainability into the small group conversations about this year’s common read, This I Believe, and how it relates to the college experience. For prep, check out the This I Believe essay written by Dr. Justin Mog, UofL’s Sustainability Coordinator, on the topic You Have The Power To Change Humanity’s Course.
Saturday, Aug. 22nd - S.O.U.L. Service Projects Noon-6pm, leave after lunch in SAC Multi-Purpose Room.The Sustainability Council is organizing two on-campus volunteer sites for SOUL, helping out at the Garden Commons and at our Community Composting site! Get to know fellow students and UofL faculty and staff while exploring diversity on campus and in the Louisville community. Discover how to make the most of UofL service and leadership opportunities, then work alongside those you met to learn first-hand about the many facets of our “Possibility City.” Register here.
Sunday, Aug. 23rd - UofL Community Composting Volunteer Day Every Sunday noon-1pm (200 block of E. Bloom St. just one block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook and Floyd Streets) Come help us turn “trash” into treasure as we manage UofL’s volunteer-powered community composting operation. Dress to get dirty. Tools provided. Learn about worm composting and becoming a UofL EcoRep!
Wednesday, Aug. 26th - UofL Involvement Fair 11am-1pm, Red Barn plaza. Free food! Stop by the UofL Sustainability table to find out how you can make a difference, take the Cards Go Green! Pledge and grab some green goodies, or get a free bike tune-up!
Wednesday, Aug. 26th - Garden Commons Workday & Salsa-Making Workshop 3-5pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center. Ever tried fresh salsa made from tomatoes you just picked? Do you even know where tomatoes come from?! Join us in UofL's organic, student-run garden for a fun afternoon of light work weeding, watering, and harvesting. We'll make salsa from the harvest and nosh!
Aug. 14, 2015
Cardinal Student/Farmworker Alliance Meeting Friday, August 14th at 11am at 2424 Emil Avenue Join us as we explore an exciting new opportunity for UofL students to get involved in the struggle for farmworker justice and the struggle against fast-food on campus! We will be holding elections (if interested in running, please contact Kelsey Voit), and discussing the Boot the Braids campaign at UofL and other efforts for the new Cardinal Student/Farmworker Alliancegroup.
Aug. 14, 2015
Urban Studies Horticulture Zone Workday & Harvest Friday, Aug. 14th at 9am, Garden behind Urban Studies (426 W Bloom St) Join us in the garden to help out with some general maintenance and reap the delicious rewards as we harvest an abundance of tomatoes, apples, okra, greens, flowers, etc. No experience necessary. Tools and gloves provided. The weather will be sunny and pleasant making a perfect scene to come together, tell your friends to come!
Aug. 12, 2015
Garden Commons Workday & Harvest! Wednesday, Aug. 12th noon-2pm at Garden Commons (Cultural Center) Interested in health, sustainability, good food, and growing things?! We need your help to make our garden grow! Please join us as we weed, water, and harvest from UofL's organic Garden Commons! No prior experience necessary. Tools and gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to fresh-picked fruit, veggies, mint, herbs, and whatever else is ready for harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Aug. 5, 2015
Louisville Sustainability Forum Wednesday, Aug. 5th, noon, at the Passionist Earth & Spirit Center (1924 Newburg Rd) This month's Louisville Sustainability Forum will feature Dr. John Gilderbloom, UofL Professor of Planning, Public Administration and Urban Affairs and Director of UofL's Center for Sustainable Urban Neighborhoods. Dr. Gilderbloom will speak about the Ten Commandments of Urban Regeneration: What Kentucky Can Teach Us. His research spans over 30 years from Havana to Santa Barbara to Amsterdam to Jersey City to Louisville, and documents how green cities and neighborhoods make us happier, safer, healthier, wealthier, and sustainable.
July 29, 2015
Garden Commons Workday & Harvest! Wednesday, July 29th noon-2pm at Garden Commons (Cultural Center) Interested in health, sustainability, good food, and growing things?! We need your help to make our garden grow! Please join us as we weed, water, and harvest from UofL's organic Garden Commons! No prior experience necessary. Tools and gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to fresh-picked fruit, veggies, mint, herbs, and whatever else is ready for harvest! Summer 2015 UofL Group Workdays+Harvests are every other Wednesday noon-2pm. Upcoming dates:Aug. 12. Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
July 16, 2015
Cardinal Student/Farmworker Alliance Interest Meeting Thursday, July 16th at 7:30pm, RSVP for address Join us as we explore an exciting new opportunity for UofL students to get involved in the struggle for farmworker justice and the struggle against fast-food on campus! We will be holding a preliminary interest meeting for those interested in getting more involved in the Boot the Braids campaign at UofL and in joining the Cardinal Student/Farmworker Alliance student group. Bring all of your interested activist friends! Please fill out this short interest form so you can stay in the loop and we can add you to the optimal mailing list.
July 15, 2015
Compassionate Louisville Town Hall Meeting at UofL Wednesday, July 15th at noon at HSC's Clinical & Translational Research Building (505 S. Hancock) Experience compassion in action! Each month we invite you on a pilgrimage to discover the city's often hidden compassion gems. This month's host is the UofL School of Medicine and we'll be meeting in the LEED gold Kosair Charities Clinical and Translational Research Building. We will share the mission of the host organization, celebrate the newest organizations to have adopted a compassion resolution, congratulate the newest Compassion Laureate, share how Compassionate Louisville is encouraging compassionate action, and provide a forum for you and others to share their compassionate actions. Everyone is invited! No RSVP required. Through intention and social innovation, Compassionate Louisville creates and celebrates a community and world becoming more and more compassionate. The mission of the Partnership for a Compassionate Louisville is to champion and nurture the growth of compassion.
July 15, 2015
Garden Commons Workday & Harvest! Wednesday, July 15th noon-2pm at Garden Commons (Cultural Center) Interested in health, sustainability, good food, and growing things?! We need your help to make our garden grow! Please join us as we weed, water, and harvest from UofL's organic Garden Commons! No prior experience necessary. Tools and gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to fresh-picked fruit, veggies, mint, herbs, and whatever else is ready for harvest! Summer 2015 UofL Group Workdays+Harvests are every other Wednesday noon-2pm. Upcoming dates:July 29, Aug. 12. Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
July 14, 2015
Cards United Against Sweatshops Benefit Night Tuesday, July 14th, 6:00-9:00pm at Loui Loui's Authentic Detroit Style Pizza (10212 Taylorsville Rd) Come out to Loui Loui's Authentic Detroit Style Pizza to support Cards United Against Sweatshops (CUAS)so that we may send three UofL student members to the Dominican Republic! 15% of your check will go to supporting the trip, so feel free to bring family, friends, your neighbor, or really whoever is interested in eating what is likely the best pizza they have ever had in their lives! Our goal is to raise approx. $3000, along with university scholarships and donations from community organizations and members. CUAS advocates for more ethical business practices in how the University licenses the Cardinal image and logo to clothing companies -- like Alta Gracia in the Dominican Republic. Now CUAS is trying to send three students to meet community members and union leaders who worked for the groundbreaking model of production and community organizing that we want to be a part of in America. The students traveling to the DR will learn about the global garment industry and how workers and students can advocate in solidarity to achieve safe working conditions and a livable wage around the globe. They hope to develop skills as community organizers and activists to bring back to their communities in the U.S. Details here.
July 11, 2015
Butterfly count at UofL’s Horner Wildlife Sanctuary in Oldham County Saturday, July 11th 9:30am-3pm (Rain date: Sunday, July 12th) All are invited to participate in the 39th annual butterfly count at UofL’s Horner Wildlife Sanctuary near Brownsboro, led by UofL biology professor emeritus Charles Covell and other butterfly specialists, as part of a national effort to monitor butterfly populations across the country. Experts will teach people how to identify the butterflies they see. Count leaders will supply nets but volunteers can use cameras, binoculars and notebooks to gather information. For more information, contact Covell at 502-639-2691 or covell@louisville.edu. Participants should wear hats, hiking shoes, long pants and long-sleeved shirts and bring water, lunch and insect repellent. Meet at 9:30am in the parking lot of Sugar Babe Antiques in Crestwood, about one mile northwest of Exit 14 off Interstate 71 and about 20 miles north of Louisville.
July 1, 2015
Garden Workday & Harvest! Wednesday, July 1st noon-2pm at Urban & Public Affairs Garden (426 W. Bloom) Interested in health, sustainability, good food, and growing things?! We need your help to make our garden grow! Please join us as we weed, water, and harvest from UofL's organic Garden Commons! No prior experience necessary. Tools and gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to fresh-picked fruit, veggies, mint, herbs, and whatever else is ready for harvest! Summer 2015 UofL Group Workdays+Harvests are every other Wednesday noon-2pm. Upcoming dates:July 15, July 29, Aug. 12. Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
Jeffrey L. Bruce, Owner, Jeffrey L. Bruce & Co.; Chair, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
Maria Koetter, Director of Sustainability, City of Louisville
Claude Stevens, Facilitator of Outreach and Regenerative Design, Bernheim Forest
Virginia Russell, Associate Professor, University of Cincinnati
Cash Moter, Principal, Joseph and Joseph Architects
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about:
The benefits of green roofs and walls, including their capacity to manage stormwater and improve the quality of water entering watersheds
Emerging green roof and wall design practices
New opportunities to advance the Kentuckiana green roof and wall industry
Examples of green roofs thriving in and around Louisville
Effective policies that encourage investment in green roofs and walls
The Symposium is a great opportunity to help shape the future of green roof and wall development in Kentucky. The event will bring together public, private, and NGO stakeholders to explore how to make Kentucky a leader in the application of green roofs and walls to benefit the environment and economy. Questions about the event? Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting? Contact Paul Erlichman at 416-971-4494 ex. 223 or perlichman@greenroofs.org. Register here.
June 17, 2015
Garden Commons Workday & Harvest! Wednesday, June 17th noon-2pm at Garden Commons (Cultural Center) Interested in health, sustainability, good food, and growing things?! We need your help to make our garden grow! Please join us as we weed, water, and harvest from UofL's organic Garden Commons! No prior experience necessary. Tools and gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to fresh-picked fruit, veggies, mint, herbs, and whatever else is ready for harvest! Summer 2015 UofL Group Workdays+Harvests are every other Wednesday noon-2pm. Upcoming dates:July 1, July 15, July 29, Aug. 12. Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.
June 10, 2015
Lunchtime Bike Ride to Iroquois Park Wednesday, June 10th. Leaves from Miller IT Center at 11:45am Information Technology, in support of the National Bike Challenge and to bring awareness to the June KY BikeMS ride, is organizing two lunchtime rides for the UofL community. IT invites cyclists for this fun lunchtime ride from UofL to Iroquois Park. We will gather at the north entrance to the Miller IT Center at 11:30 and leave promptly at 11:45 for about an hour ride. All riders are welcome for the 15 miles, including the Iroquois hill. Helmets required. Additional Information: sara.northerner@louisville.edu.
June 5 - July 18, 2015
Phytophilic: New works by Gabrielle Mayer and Gail Wisdom June 5th - July 18th, Wednesdays-Fridays 11am-6pm and Saturdays 11am-3pm Cressman Center for Visual Art (100 E Main) The organic nature of art – through subject or medium – is on display at the latest faculty art exhibit at the UofL’s Cressman Center for Visual Art.Featuring camera-less photography of weeds and nature-themed Victorian hair art made from human, horse and synthetic hair, “Phytophilic” showcases the work of UofL art professor Gabrielle Mayer and fellow artist Gale Wisdom from June 5-July 18. Mayer’s pieces for “Phytophilic” are nature-oriented with hair twisted, braided and entwined into wreath-like patterns and floral motifs. The floral focus ties in with Wisdom’s images of weeds. Wisdom’s medium is camera-less photography, or photographic contact printing, and her subject is botanicals. For “Phytophilic,” she collected weeds and wild plants, then arranged them on light-sensitive paper. Exposing the paper to light captures the plants invisible image and chemically processing the paper brings the print to life. An opening reception for “Phytophilic” will be 6-8 p.m., Friday, June 5th. For more information and Cressman Center hours, visit louisville.edu/art. This is a YES! Fest event!
June 3, 2015
Urban & Public Affairs Garden Workday & Harvest Wednesday, June 3rd, 12-2pm, behind Urban Studies Institute (426 W Bloom) Interested in health, sustainability, good food, and growing things?! We need your help to make our garden grow! Please join us this Wednesday as we weed, water, plant, harvest, and apply compost tea (an organic fertilizer and pesticide). No prior experience needed. Tools and gloves provided. Volunteers will be able to take home fresh herbs and yummy produce such as swiss chard, snap peas, kale, mint, lettuce, fennel, etc....! We will also learn more about compost tea, how it's made, and its multiple benefits.Connect with us on Facebook.
June 3, 2015
Lunchtime Bike Ride to Iroquois Park Wednesday, June 3rd. Leaves from Miller IT Center at 11:45am Information Technology, in support of the National Bike Challenge and to bring awareness to the June KY BikeMS ride, is organizing two lunchtime rides for the UofL community. IT invites cyclists for this fun lunchtime ride from UofL to Iroquois Park. We will gather at the north entrance to the Miller IT Center at 11:30 and leave promptly at 11:45 for about an hour ride. All riders are welcome for the 15 miles, including the Iroquois hill. Helmets required. Additional Information: sara.northerner@louisville.edu.
May 28 to Oct. 15, 2015
UofL Belknap Farmers’ Market Thursdays, 3:30-6:00pm (May 28th to Oct. 15th) At 3rd St & Brandeis Ave in front of The Ville Grill UofL's Belknap Campus Farmers' Market returns for its second year! Stop by for farm-fresh local products, including fruits, vegetables, eggs, meats, prepared meals, baked goods, honey, popcorn, granola, canned goods, non-toxic home & body care products, crafts, and more. The Office of Health Promotion & Get Healthy Now will also be on hand to provide healthy local food samples and cooking demos. New for 2015: - The Comfy Cow ice cream & the Sweet n Savory food truck will be on hand to kick-off the market season with us! - Debit cards, SNAP benefits (EBT), and Senior Voucherswill be accepted by select vendors! Open weekly, rain or shine! Email comments/questions. Follow us on
May 27, 2015
NuLu Eco-District Charette Wednesday, May 27th from 5:30-7:30pm at The Green Building (732 E Market St). Register here free. The first NuLu community engagement meeting or "charette" will begin the process to establish a Pilot Demonstration Sustainability District (Eco-District) in NuLu. A public-private partnership has been established which includes: NuLu Business Association; Metro Louisville Office of Sustainability, University of Louisville, Nucleus, and the Louisville Downtown Partnership. Attendees will learn: What is an Eco-district?; Why Eco-Districts Matter; Eco-District Benefits; and the 8 Performance Areas of Eco-District which include vision and specific goals, targets and indicators. The eight areas include: (1) Equitable Development; (2) Health + Well Being; (3) Community Identity; (4) Access + Mobility; (5) Energy; (6) Water; (7) Habitat + Ecosystem Function; and (8) Materials Management. At least one hour of the program will be a facilitated session for Nulu neighborhood based attendees to express their opinions and visions on areas of focus for the sustainability and Eco-District Development in NuLu. We will also get an overview of America Saves! a pilot program supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, the Preservation Green Lab of the National Trust for Historic Preservation is currently working with a national team of experts to test a program for pinpointing long-term energy cost savings in existing buildings. The innovative America Saves! pilot will use energy and facility information to show the financial attractiveness of money- and energy-saving building improvements. America Saves! goals and the data collections needs are the same for the NuLu Eco-Distrcit project. Contact: Bobby Clark - clark@mceenterprise.com. Please Register Here (it's free).
May 20, 2015
FREE STRAWBERRIES! Help Wanted at Garden Commons Workday Wednesday, May 20th 12pm-2pm at the Garden Commons next to the Cultural Center Interested in learning more about organic gardening?! Want to share new ideas in sustainable living?! Join us this Wednesday as we weed, water, plant, harvest, and apply compost tea (an organic fertilizer and pesticide). No prior experience needed. Tools and gloves provided. Volunteers will be able to take home fresh herbs and yummy produce such as rhubarb, mint, lovage, thyme, sage, and fresh strawberries! We will also learn more about compost tea, how it's made, and its multiple benefits.
May 17, 2015
Young Faces in Old Spaces - Cycling Tour of Restored Homes Sunday, May 17th 1-5pm Tour; 5-7pm picnic dinner at Filson Historical Society (1310 S 3rd St) $15 - Register online for directions. Tour older homes that have recently been restored on this is a self-guided tour sponsored by Bicycling For Louisville and the Filson Historical Society, which is a member of A&S's Center for Arts and Culture Partnerships. Participants may begin at any home on the tour, which goes through Germantown, the Highlands, downtown and River Road neighborhoods. The complete tour is approximately 15 miles. The day concludes with a picnic dinner at the Filson Historical Society, 1310 South Third St. Registration is required online or call 635-5083.
May 15, 2015
Bike To Work Day! Friday, May 15th 11:45am. Rides to 4th St. Live depart from both HSC Kornhauser Library and Belknap North Info Center May is Bike Everywhere Month! UofL is getting in on the action with celebratory group rides to the Bike To Work Day community celebration at 4th Street Live! Rides will leave from Belknap Campus (gather at the North Info Center) and HSC (Kornhauser Library Quad). Meet up with other commuters, learn more about bicycle commuting, visit with vendors and just celebrate the bicycle. One lucky Bike To Work Day registrant will win a new, fully-loaded commuting bike from Parkside Bikes! No purchase necessary. We will also be giving out Louisville's new printed bike map and drawing for other prizes. Register now to win!
May 14, 2015
Growing Black Food on Sacred Land Thursday, May 14th, 11am - noon in Lutz Hall Rm 225 UofL's Geography & Geosciences Department welcomes Dr. Priscilla McCutcheon from the University of Connecticut for a special talk focused on one Black Nationalist religion’s farming practices in the rural South. Specifically, Dr. McCutcheon will explore how spirituality and black liberation informs this group’s understanding of sustainable agriculture. She argues that through their farming practices, they are creating a geography of hope for black people.
May 14 to Oct. 29, 2015
Gray Street Farmers’ Market Thursdays, 10:30am‒2pm (May 14th to Oct. 29th) Health Sciences Center, 485 E. Gray St. With many local vendors, you'll find the finest in farm-fresh local products, including fruits, vegetables, pasture-raised meat & eggs, popcorn, honey & syrup, jams, granola, bread & baked goods, flowers, plants, prepared lunches, food trucks, and more. Cash, debit cards, SNAP benefits, and Senior Vouchers accepted! Open weekly rain or shine. Special Events for 2015: - Chef & health coach Mat Shalenko will present cooking demonstrations on June 11, Aug. 27 and Oct. 8 from 11am - 1pm. - Get Healthy Now will offer special “Take 20” fitness sessions at the market from 12:30-12:50pm, including Mini Boot Camp (May 14), Play (May 21), and Zumba (June 11). Watch Vendor Spotlights and our 20/20 Talks on food and sustainability at the GSFM YouTube Channel! Access our collection of delicious recipes for local products. More info: GSFM website, contact Market Manager, Melissa Schreck, or follow on
May 13, 2015
Beer with a Scientist: Dr. Keith Mountain on Climate Change Wednesday, May 13th, 8pm at Against the Grain Brewery (401 E Main St) The severity of climate change as a global issue and whether humans are causing climate shifts have been hotly debated issues among individuals and politicians. At the next Beer with a Scientist event, a UofL scientist will discuss the science behind the issue. Keith R. Mountain, PhD, chair and associate professor of the UofL Department of Geography and Geosciences, will address the question, "Climate change: What's the problem and is it even real?" Mountain’s research interests and expertise center on climatology and climate change, radiative and surface energy balances, geomorphology – the study of the evolution and configuration of landforms – glaciology and Arctic and Alpine environments. The program begins at 8 p.m. A 30-minute presentation will be followed by an informal Q&A session. The Beer with a Scientist program began in 2014 and is the brainchild of UofL cancer researcher Levi Beverly, PhD. Once a month, the public is invited to enjoy exactly what the title promises: beer and science. Admission is free. Purchase of beer, other beverages or menu items is not required but is encouraged. Organizers add that they also encourage Beer with a Scientist patrons to drink responsibly. More information at Louisville Underground Science on Facebook.
May 12, 2015
Green Hospitality Meeting & UofL Sustainability Tour Tuesday, May 12th 2-3:30pm, Cultural Center UofL will be hosting a meeting of the Partnership for a Green City's Green Hospitality Team on May 12th. Join us in the Cultural Center's conference room for about 30 minutes of discussion and updates from around Louisville about weaving sustainability into our local hospitality industry. After that, we'll step outside to begin a Belknap Campus Sustainability Tour guided by UofL's Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives, Dr. Justin Mog. All are welcome. Those who wish to join the Tour only should gather outside the Cultural Center in the Garden Commons around 2:30pm.
May 9, 2015
Kentucky Solar Energy Society annual membership meeting Saturday, May 9th 1-4 pm in Vogt Hall 311/314 KySES will hold its annual general membership meeting at UofL in 2015. The meeting is free and open to KySES members, students, guests and the general public interested in learning more about solar power in Kentucky. The meeting agenda includes a discussion of UofL's solar and sustainable energy programs, a visual tour of the dual-axis tracking solar array on campus, a presentation by Kenya Stump, the Assistant Director for Renewable Energy at the KY Dept. of Energy Development and Independence, about the recently assembled inventory of known solar interconnections, and a brief business meeting. The meeting is free to everyone, so invite your friends and neighbors. Registration is desirable, but not required. Details & Registration here.
May 7, 2015
Biomimicry Symposium - How Does Nature Inspire Technology? Thursday, May 7th 8am - 4pm, University Club & Alumni Center UofL's Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research & Dept. of Biology present this free 1-day symposium featuring:
Dr. Peter Niewiarowski Professor, Biology, PI/Director, Biomimicry Research and Innovation Center (BRIC), University of Akron Leadership team member of Great Lakes Biomimicry
Dr. Ali Dhinojwala H.A. Morton Professor, Polymer Science, Co-PI, BRIC, University of Akron
Dr. Joel Fried Professor, Dept Chair, Chemical Engineering, University of Louisville
Dr. Philip Brown Postdoctoral Fellow, Nanoprobe Laboratory for Bio- & Nanotechnology and Biomimetics, The Ohio State University
Dr. J. Carson Meredith Professor, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, J.Carl Pirkle Sr. Faculty Fellow, Georgia Tech University
Dr. Michael Dickey Associate Professor, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University
Dr. Ted Smith Chief of Civic Innovation, Louisville Metro Government Community Fellow for Energy & Environment, Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research, University of Louisville
Dr. Shashank Priya Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech University
Dr. Margaret Carreiro Associate Professor, Biology, and Director, Center for Environmental Science, University of Louisville
Marisha Farnsworth Creative Director and co-founder of Urban Biofilter, and Designer at Hyphae Design Laboratory, Oakland, CA
Panel Discussion with Biomimicry Fellows/PhD candidates in Integrated Bioscience, University of Akron: Emily Kennedy, Bor-Kai (Bill) Hsiung, and Daphne Fecheyr-Lippens
For full details and RSVP, visit the Biomimicry Symposium website or contact Dr. Alyssa Stark, alyssa.stark@louisville.edu, 502-852-5941.
May 6, 2015
Engineering Professional Development Conference: Engineering Local and Sustainable Solutions Wednesday, May 6th 9am - 5pm in Vogt Building, Rooms 311 & 314. Cost: $150 - Register here. UofL student chapters of Engineers Without Borders USA, American Water Works Association, and Water Environment Federation will be hosting this professional development conference on the theme of sustainability. The theme was inspired by the Back to the Tap initiative and the UofL Sustainability Council's work with the Louisville Water Company. Earn 7 professional development hours in one day! Cost includes breakfast and lunch. Registration will close at 11:55pm on 5/5/15. Speakers will include: - Steve Cooper, Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association on PVC Pipe Configurations - Kelley Dearing-Smith, Louisville Water Company on Louisville Pure Tap - Wes Sydnor & Erin Wagoner, Louisville MSD on Green Infrastructure & Stormwater Pollution Prevention - Bill Harrington, UofL Industrial Engr. on Statistical Modeling & Simulation - Maria Koetter, Louisville Office of Sustainability on Urban Heat Island & Heat Mitigation - Dr. Mark French, UofL Civil & Environmental Engr. on Local/Sustainable Water Research Projects - Dr. Brian Robinson, UofL Engineering Fundamentals on Advancements in Renewable Energy Applications for Space Conditioning - Danielle Dresch, Gresham, Smith & Partners on Camp Taylor Sewer Inflow Reduction Project with Louisville MSD - Gill Holland on NuLu’s “The Green Building”
May 4, 2015
LALS Tranquility Garden Dedication & Planting Monday, May 4th, 12:30pm, west side of Stevenson Hall Join us as the Latin American and Latino Studies (LALS) Dept. officially unveils The Latin American and Latino Studies Tranquility Garden. The goal of this space is to allow students, faculty, and staff a beautiful place to sit down, have lunch, conduct meetings, or simply study. One of the wonderful elements of the garden is how it “grew” from donations from UofL faculty and staff and members of the local community. Many of the beautiful plants that will be making their spring debut are donations from the gardens of Rhonda Buchanan, Richard Tabb, and Kevin D. Kouba. At this event, we will open the garden and acknowledge the donors and students that have helped make this project happen. One of the highlights of this day will be a community planting in which attendees will be invited to plant annual flower seeds into a new plot that will be prepared in the early spring.
May 1 to Sept. 30, 2015
National Bike Challenge! May 1st to September 30th, 2015 Saddle up and ride for team UofL in the 2015 National Bike Challenge! Show your support for a healthy lifestyle and sustainable transportation. Register as an individual to compete against your peers. Your miles cycled will count towards the University of Louisville (workplace or school) total, as well as qualify employees for great prizes through Get Healthy Now, including the grand prize of a $400 voucher to a local bike shop, co-sponsored by UofL's Sustainability Council! To Register: 1. Visit nationalbikechallenge.org 2. Click “join” 3. Select “The University of Louisville” as your workplace (students register for “University of Louisville” under school category) The National Bike Challenge is open to everyone, however the Get Healthy Now competition is restricted to UofL employees, retirees, and their spouses/qualifying adults.
April 29, 2015
Garden Commons Spring Workday Wednesday, April 29th, 12-2pm at Cultural Center Interested in health, sustainability, good food, and growing things?! We need your help to make our garden grow! Please join us as we prepare our garden for the spring by planting and weeding UofL's organic Garden Commons! No prior experience necessary. Tools and gloves provided. Dress to get dirty. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to fresh-picked mint, lovage, herbs, and whatever else is ready for harvest! Connect with us on Facebook here.
April 23, 2015
Seminar: Production of Fuel Additives, Chemicals and Materials from Renewable Feedstock Thursday, April 23rd, 2pm in Ernst Hall 212 UofL's Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research presents this seminar by Dr. Sabornie Chatterjee, a Researcher in Synthetic Chemistry at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. While the continuous depletion of fossil fuel reserves and rising demands of petroleum and petroleum-based products have prompted the development of plant based chemicals, materials and fuels, the production of these bio-products has become a controversial issue. In many discussions, the production of the bio-products is heavily criticized considering the use of agricultural lands and high prices of the bio-products. Most of these concerns related with the production and use of bio-products can be positively addressed if lignocellulosic biomass-based fuels and value-added products are considered. This presentation will showcase the successful conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to a fuel additive, chemicals and a carbon material.
April 23, 2015
Faculty Workshop: Green Threads – Sustainability across the curriculum Reading Day, Thursday, April 23d, 8:30am - 5pm, 230 Gardiner Hall Interested in integrating themes of environmental, social & economic stewardship into your courses? The Sustainability Council invites full- & part-time faculty as well as GTA Academy participants from all disciplines to participate in the 2015 Green Threads workshop. We’ll explore ways to embed sustainability into your curriculum. UofL faculty will receive a $500 honorarium, resources for course development, info on local sustainability issues, & a new network of faculty from across UofL. Applications (download) must be submitted to Margaret Carrerio by March 25, 2015. Full details on Green Threads here.
April 22, 2015
Earth Day Workshop: Get Back To The Land with Sustainable Gardening! Wednesday, April 22nd, 3-4pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Earth Day is the perfect time to get back to the land! Justin Mog, PhD (UofL's Asst. to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives) has been an organic gardener for decades and will share some of the basics about how to start and maintain a sustainable garden so that you can grow your own fresh, local food – whether it’s in pots on your porch, in your backyard, or in a community garden. Justin has extensive experience with all those methods of growing in Louisville and has worked as a crop extensionist with farmers around the world. This session will be a hands-on workshop using the many resources available at UofL’s own organic Garden Commons which is a space open to all UofL staff, faculty, and students to learn about and grow food year-round. Garden Commons features 10 raised-beds, in-ground beds, a small orchard and berry bushes, an herb spiral, a permaculture hugelkulture mound, a greenhouse, compost bins, and rain barrels. All elements of this sustainable urban agriculture project will be explored during the workshop. Participants are encouraged to dress for outdoor garden work with closed shoes, but everyone will be accommodated. Gloves and tools will be provided. Facebook Event page. Staff & Faculty please register here.
April 22, 2015
Earth Day Sunflower Planting! Wednesday, April 22nd at noon. Meet-up at the SAC Ramp. All are welcome to join UofL's student environmental organization, Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions (GRASS), for our Spring 2015 Planting Day to bring some color to the railroad tracks! Meet at the SAC ramp at noon and we'll head over as a group to plant sunflowers in partnership with UofL's Grounds Crew along the railroad tracks that run through our campus.
Office Hours: Meet One-On-One with a Recruiter Tuesday, April 21st 11am - 3pm at Brodschi Hall, 2nd Floor of the International Center Make a difference in the lives of others and your own. Peace Corps service is the opportunity of a lifetime. Stop by and speak with a local Peace Corps representative who can answer your questions first-hand about what it's like to live, learn and work with a community overseas. Plus, you can gain tips to guide you through the application process. No appointment necessary!
Application Workshop: Tips for Success Tuesday, April 21st 4:15 - 5:15pm in Ekstrom Library Room W210Register Now Make your application stand out from the rest. Attend this workshop to walk through our application process with a recruiter and find out what information Peace Corps needs from you. Learn about the important role your resume plays in determining your placement and how to strengthen your application. You will have your questions answered, get advice on steps you can take on campus or in your community to enhance your application, and gain valuable tips to guide you through the application process.
EcoReps Lunch & Learn Workshop Friday, April 17th at Noon, Ekstrom W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and certification as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring we'll continue our series of EcoReps Workshops featuring a free vegetarian lunch each month. Please join us to learn more about sustainability and each other, whether you’re a recycler, avid bike commuter, local foodie, or social justice advocate! More info and sign-up form on EcoReps website.
April 17, 2015
Free Bike Tune-ups: Pop Up Cycle Station Friday, April 17th from 11-3pm in the Humanities Quad The Louisville Student Cycling Coalition will be hosting its final Pop Up Cycle Station of the semester! Bring your bike by for a free tune-up on Friday, April 17th from 11-3pm in the Humanities Quad.
April 17, 2015
Mexican Solidarity Network presents lecture on education for immigrants Friday, April 17th at 9am in Davidson Hall, Room 206 Latin American and Latino Studies co-sponsors: "We Question While We Walk: Building Community through Popular Education in Albany Park, Chicago," a presentation by Isabel Valenzuela and Alejandro Monzon on immigrant rights, radical pedagogy and community building. Contact: Rhonda Buchanan, 852-2034.
April 17, 2015
Fair Housing Today conference Friday, April 17th 9am-noon JCTC’s Health Sciences Building Room 166A (110 W Chestnut St) Clearing hurdles in obtaining or offering safe places to live will be the focus of this free, public conference co-sponsored by UofL's Kent School of Social Work and the Louisville Metro Human Relations Commission. The program offers two concurrent tracks. A consumer track will examine housing issues facing veterans, immigrants, refugees, domestic violence survivors, single mothers, low-income families and representatives of the LGBT community. A provider track for real estate agents will help with immigrant, refugee and race relations in housing. Presenters will represent those sponsors as well as Americana Community Center, Center for Women and Families, Louisville Metro Housing Authority, Lexington Fair Housing Council, Kentucky Refugee Ministries and Louisville Metro Police Department. Although the conference is free, social workers who attend can earn 2.5 continuing education units (CEUs) for a $25 fee and real estate agents can earn one CEU for a $10 fee. For more information, contact Riaan van Zyl at 502-852-2430 or mavanz01@louisville.edu or the Louisville Metro Human Relations Commission at 502-574-3631
April 17, 2015
UofL Day of Service Friday, April 17th 8:30am-5pm. Various sites - Leaves from Grawemeyer Hall As part of the our commitment to community engagement, UofL allows staff to take one day off a year to volunteer in the community. While employees are allowed to take any day of their choosing, the Office of Community Engagement is organizing a special UofL Day of Service for April 17, 2015. While we are focusing this Day of Service around staff; faculty and students are also welcome to participate if schedules permit. Employees who opt to participate (subject to supervisor approval) in the April 17 event will have several sites as options, including the YMCA Safe Place (2400 Crittenden Dr), where volunteers will collaborate in the design and planting of raised bed gardens for their Peace Gardens and Urban Agriculture Initiative. Other sites are in West Louisville, where UofL has had a longtime commitment to service through the Signature Partnership Initiative. Transportation, food, and materials will be provided. Interested in volunteering?Please fill out this form.
April 16, 2015
Self-coordinating buses improve service Thursday, April 16th at 3pm in Vogt Engineering, Room 311 The main challenge for an urban bus system is to maintain constant headways between successive buses. Most bus systems try to adhere to a schedule, but the natural dynamics of the system tend to collapse headways so that buses travel in bunches. UofL's Logistics & Distribution Institute are sponsoring this talk by engineers at Georgia Tech who have devised a method of coordinating buses that abandons the idea of a target schedule or even any target headway and instead allows equal headways to emerge spontaneously. Details about the technology here.
April 13 - May 11, 2015
Give & Go! Move-Out Waste Reduction April 13th through May 11th, 2015 Moving out? Don't throw it out! During the spring move out, special collection bins will be set up in the lobbies of all UofL residence halls for the donation of any unwanted items: clothing, shoes, accessories, linens, appliances, lamps, electronics, decor, rugs, bags, school supplies, toiletries, cleaning supplies, non-perishable food items, batteries, and anything else you'd rather not keep. Two sets of bins will be available in each lobby - one for Goodwill items and another for items Goodwill cannot accept. All will be collected and repurposed or recycled with a goal of Zero Waste for Move-Out 2015! The Give and Go program is a partnership between Keep America Beautiful® and Goodwill Industries with support from the College & University Recycling Coalition. Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is proud to partner with UofL Housing & Residence Life and the Sustainability Council's Solid Waste Reduction Committee for this initiative! For more information: Heather Hise, Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, 502-553-6893; or Bryan Mathis, UofL, 502-641-7286.
A special "Lighten Your Load" free swap will be set up from noon - 3pm on Friday, April 24th in Miller Hall's First-Year Resource Center - all are welcome to come take or donate items.
April 10, 2015
UofL Housing Community Service Program - Keep Louisville Green Friday, April 10th 3-6pm. Meet at Red Barn at 2:30 to walk to the work site (Bloom & Floyd St.) The Large Scale Programming Committee at UofL Housing is collaborating with UofL EcoReps on a spring service project to help manage UofL's Community Composting operations. Please wear clothes that you do not mind getting dirty and closed toed shoes. Bring gloves and water bottles if you have them! This is going to be a great way to get outside and get your hands dirty while helping our community. All are welcome. Residents of ULH Halls (Kurz, Bettie Johnson, and Community Park) are encouraged to sign up at the front desk of their residence hall.
April 10, 2015
Farmers Market Sampling and Promotion Workshop Friday, April 10th 1-4 pm, School of Public Health & Information Sciences The UofL Belknap Farmers Market & Gray Street Farmers Market have partnered with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture to offer this FREE workshop in two parts: GAP Training for Sampling (1-3 p.m.) and Marketing and Promotion (3-4 p.m.). During GAP Training, attendees learn the best practices that will reduce the risk of their product becoming contaminated. Upon completion, you receive a GAP Training Certificate issued by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA). The certificate is a component of the requirements to allow raw product samples at Kentucky Farmers' Markets. Sharon Spencer, KDA Farmers Market Marketing Specialist, will also present on farmers market displays, marketing, customer service, and highlight KDA resources. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVPs are requested by April 6 to Darlene Shircliff at darlene@louisville.edu or 502-852-5143. In your message, please provide your name and farmers market.
April 8, 2015
Freedom’s Daughters: The Unsung Heroines of the Civil Rights Movement from 1830 to 1970 Wednesday, April 8th at 2pm in Ekstrom Library's Chao Auditorium From the Montgomery bus boycott to the lunch counter sit-ins to the Freedom Rides, best-selling author Lynne Olson puts a human face on civil rights struggle - and shows that the face was often female. In this free, public McConnell Center talk, Olson will discuss a few of these little-known heroines, exploring the relationship between men and women and blacks and whites over 140 years. Olson is a national bestselling author or co-author of six books. She spent 7 years with the Associated Press, working in New York, Moscow and Washington D.C. She covered national politics and the White House with the Baltimore Sun. She later taught journalism at American University.
April 6, 2015
Taste of Diversity Monday, April 6th, 11am - 1pm in Strickler Hall lobby Taste of Diversity is designed to introduce and educate students, staff and faculty to the wealth of cultural richness and ethnic diversity that exists at UofL and in our community. Representatives from a wide variety of community organizations will be on hand to communicate more about their work through displays of traditional arts, crafts, clothing, flags, events, etc. that reflect various cultures represented in our community. This is a great event to find information and resources on ways to get involved. Undergraduate Affairs will provide a tasting menu of food items from various cultures around the world.
April 2, 2015
Equitable Louisville: From the Ground Up Thursday, April 2nd, 4pm in Humanities 300 UofL's Social Change Program present a panel discussion featuring Lauren Heberle (Sociology Department), Valerie Magnuson (Louisville Grows), and Alicia Hurle (Kentuckians For The Commonwealth). This panel is part of the Spring 2015 lecture series on Building the Equitable City. It is free & open to the public. For more information, contact Avery Kolers, 852-0453, or check us out on Facebook.
April 2, 2015
"Ecochella" - Sustainability Fair, Speakers & Music Fest Thursday, April 2nd, Fair: 3pm, West Lawn. Music: 6pm, Red Barn The Engage.Lead.Serve Board's Green Initiatives and Student Activities Board present an unforgettable day of performers and action for sustainability! A sustainability fair will be held on the SAC West Lawn during the afternoon, followed by an evening of speakers and music featuring The Louisville Crashers, The Deloreans, and Appalatin. Our speakers, who will be shedding light on the idea that "sustainability is more than recycling" include:
Whether you have to remind yourself to recycle, or you've fully adopted the free-range tofu and organic bicycling lifestyle, come out and enjoy an afternoon and evening of consciousness-raising with live, local bands and speakers,free food, and a whole host of activities! Free and open to the public. This is a YES! Fest event! Connect at Facebook Event Page.
March 27, 2015
Ali Scholar Conference: Peace and Justice in the 21st Century Friday, March 27th 2-4:30 p.m., Brandeis School of Law, Room 275 The Ali scholar conference “Peace and Justice in the 21st Century” is an interactive conversation on current events. The SAE controversy will be discussed. In 1967, Martin Luther King Jr. said, “There can be no justice without peace and there can be no peace without justice.” We ask students -- our future leaders -- what does this statement mean today in light of current events in the United States and global events? What does peace and justice mean to you, your community, your nation and our world? This event is sponsored by the Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice in collaboration with the Peace, Justice, and Conflict Transformation Program, the Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Scholars Program for Peace and Social Justice and the Anne Braden Institute. This event is funded by the Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity and International Affairs and the Commission on Diversity and Racial Equality [CODRE].
March 27, 2015
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Sustainable Agriculture with Jeneen Wiche Friday, March 27th at Noon, Ekstrom W210 Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! This month's special guest will be local farmer, Belknap Farmers' Market vendor, and UofL Anthropology professor, Jeneen Wiche. Learn more & connect with us at the Facebook Event Page. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and certification as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring we'll continue our series of EcoReps Workshops featuring a free vegetarian lunch each month. Please join us to learn more about sustainability and each other, whether you’re a recycler, avid bike commuter, local foodie, or social justice advocate! More info and sign-up form on EcoReps website.
March 26, 2015
Gottschalk Lecture: Dr. Chad Montrie "Hidden in Plain View" Thursday, March 26th 5:30pm at Ekstrom Library's Chao Auditorium The history of racism is all around us, marking local geography, shaping social institutions, and conditioning our relationships with one another. Yet, however overwhelmingly present that past might be, it is often hidden in plain view. The History Department's 2015 Gottschalk lecture will explore this phenomenon by examining the various means and warped justifications whites used to exclude blacks from thousands of towns and suburbs across the United States during the twentieth century. As a nation, we have forgotten or misremembered exclusion’s long history and our stunted memory impedes contemporary efforts to acknowledge and address the many persistent social problems that are its legacy. Our featured speaker will be UofL alum, Dr. Chad Montrie, a history professor at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. The event is free and open to the public with a reception to follow.
March 25, 2015
Cultural Competency Workshop Series - "Diversity Consciousness" Wednesday, March 25th noon, Cultural Center Multipurpose Room Join Dr. Monica Lakhwani for a formal lunch conversation around the idea of learning cultural competence in research and literature around racial, cultural, gender, and religious diversity issues.
March 25, 2015
A Conversation with Raoul Cunningham on Sundown Towns Wednesday, March 25th 11am-12:30pm, Ekstrom Library W210 UofL Women's Center Presents: Sundown Towns and the History of Housing Segregation in KY and Beyond: A Conversation with Mr. Raoul Cunningham, Louisville NAACP chapter President. This event will provide a brief history and open conversation around Sundown Towns, racially motivated city ordinances aimed at making places "All-White," and the violent consequences of being in these places after dark as a person of color. Coffee and snacks will be provided!
March 24, 2015
Veggie Rx program Tuesday, March 24th at noon, Nursing School Room 2006 Are you interested in the concept of fresh fruit and vegetable access to low income and at risk populations? If so, you are invited to participate and share your ideas concerning project Veggie Rx sponsored by Fresh Stop-New Roots Inc., a local food cooperative and the HSC Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Veggie Rx is a food outreach program connecting at risk populations with fresh food resources. To learn more, please join us Tuesday, March 24, 2015. A healthy lunch will be provided. Please RSVP no later than 2pm on March 23rd at HSCODI@louisville.edu or call 852-7159.
March 22-24, 2015
Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency (RE3) Workshop March 22-24, 2015 in downtown Louisville, KY UofL's Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research invites you to engage with top researchers from national labs, universities and industries to discuss the latest developments and challenges in renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. Discover current research across the nation and discuss a focused technological road map for commercialization of various renewable energy innovations. The objective of this 3-day workshop is to engage students, faculty, government, industry and entrepreneurs across the region to have a focused discussion on the scientific and technological challenges associated with advancing renewable energy and energy efficiency research and entrepreneurship. The RE3 Workshop highlights specific themes in renewable energy and energy efficiency research and implementation, including: Solar Energy; Energy Materials Discovery; Membranes; Solar Fuels; Biofuels; Energy Storage; Energy Efficiency; and Entrepreneurship. Short courses are offered on specific R&D topics, including: Tools for Materials Genome Research; Standard Research Practices in Materials R&D for Renewables; Manufacturing R&D in the Energy Sector. Full details and registration.
March 14-19, 2015
Alternative Spring Breaks March 14-19, 2015 You want to get out of town for Spring Break, but why not spend your time away helping others and having a great experience? UofL is organizing two separate Spring Break service trips for 2015! One group will head to Washington DC to focus on Hunger Relief and the other trip will focus on the issue of Food Literacy in Asheville, NC. To find out more about our DC service projects go to: Martha's Table, DC Central Kitchen and The Campus Kitchens Project. Our NC service will be with the Northwestern YMCA of North Carolina! The total trip cost will be $400 and it includes all transportation, meals, lodging, orientation materials, and excursions/museum fees. More information and application here.
March 12, 2015
Thinking the Unthinkable and ‘Food for Thought - The New Language of Sustainability' Thursday, March 12th at 10am, College of Business Room 336 Presenter: Dr. Nat Irvin, II, D.M.A., Woodrow M. Strickler Chair & Executive In Residence, Professor of Management, UofL College of Business. PLEASE RSVP To Tierney Bates <tjbate01@louisville.edu>. For Information about the event contact Shawn Blackston 852-4784.
March 11-14, 2015
The White Privilege Conference: Resistance, Action, Courage, & Equity: The South Leading the Way! March 11th-14th at the Galt House (140 N 4th St) UofL's College of Arts & Sciences Office of International, Diversity, and Engagement Programs is co-sponsoring the 16th annual White Privilege Conference which will be held in Louisville. This international gathering examines challenging concepts of privilege and oppression and offers solutions and team building strategies to work toward a more equitable world. It is not a conference designed to attack, degrade or beat up on white folks. Nor is it a conference designed to rally white supremacist groups. As a conference designed to examine issues of privilege beyond skin color, it is open to everyone and invites diverse perspectives to provide a comprehensive look at issues of privilege including: race, gender, sexuality, class, disability, etc. — the ways we all experience some form of privilege, and how we’re all affected by that privilege. Each year, the conference attracts students, professionals, activists, parents, and community leaders from diverse perspectives. It welcomes folks with varying levels of experience addressing issues of diversity, cultural competency, and multiculturalism. Keynote speakers will include: Chris Crass, Author, Educator & Movement Builder; Gyasi Ross, Author & Attorney; Loretta J. Ross, Author; and Dr. Mab Segrest, Professor of Gender & Women's Studies, Connecticut College (retired) and Author, Scholar & Activist. Full details and registration here.
March 11, 2015
Campus Tree Advisory Committee - Spring 2015 Meeting (Rescheduled) Wednesday, March 11th, 10:00-11:30am in Ekstrom Library W210 The Campus Tree Advisory Committee is open to all students, employees, and community members interested in helping UofL protect and expand its tree population on campus. We meet just once a semester, so please join us. We have much to discuss and plan for. The agenda includes: • Maple tapping discussion/update • Update of recent tree plantings, removals and maintenance plans • Planning for 2015 tree-related Service Learning Projects • Tree Campus USA status and reporting review • Updates/Maintenance of Belknap Tree Tour • Update on Campus Tree Inventory & UofL Tree App • Plan for a 2015 UofL Arbor Day Observance (potential date: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015) • Revising UofL's Campus Tree Care Plan to include measurable Goals & Targets. Connect with us on Facebook.
March 9, 2015
Hunger Banquet Monday, March 9th, 6:00-8:00pm in the Red Barn Free, but donations will be accepted: Cash for Oxfam America; Canned & non-perishable food for Dare To Care The Engage.Lead.Serve Board's Global Initiatives is hosting this special event to educate students about how the rest of the world eats and how they can make a difference. Participants will be split into groups that resemble the division of wealth globally. Food will be served differently between each group of countries and will simulate the typical meals each experiences in a normal day. Students will also be presented with information of things that could work towards solving this problem in the world. Prior to the Banquet, each of the residence halls will have boxes to collect non-perishable items and canned foods for Dare to Care and the UofL food pantry for students. Feel free to donate in the dorms or bring canned foods the night of the event. The dorm with the most items will receive a prize and be announced at the event. Many think hunger is about too many people and too little food. That is not the case. Our rich and bountiful planet produces enough food to feed everyone. Hunger is about power. Its roots lie in inequalities in access to resources. The results are illiteracy, poverty, war, and the inability of families to grow or buy food. Hunger affects everyone, in countries rich and poor, in urban and rural areas. But some of us face greater challenges than others. Every day, resources like land and water are becoming more scarce, making it harder for farmers to feed their families. Global shifts in weather are adding to the problem, making it harder for people to sow and harvest crops. Hundreds of thousands of people have participated in Oxfam America Hunger Banquet events or skipped meals to acknowledge the plight of the world’s hungry. Co-sponsored by UofL's Peace, Justice & Conflict Transformation Program, Sustainability Council, and Anthropology Department. Rescheduled from original date of Feb. 18th due to weather. RSVP and Connect with us on Facebook.
March 7, 2015
Gallery Talk: Held from Beneath: An Exploration of Cultural Sustainability March 7th, 11am to noon, Carnegie Center for Art and History (201 E Spring St, New Albany, IN) Artists Andy Perez, Joyce Ogden, Roxell Karr and Susanna Crum will discuss their artworks in the exhibition “Held from Beneath: An Exploration of Cultural Sustainability.” Other events in conjunction with the show include poetry readings, music and performance art. The Carnegie Center is a member of UofL's Center for Arts and Culture Partnerships, and this event is free for UofL faculty, staff and students! Additional information: lwilkins@Wcarnegiecenter.edu or 812-944-7336.
March 3, 2015
Localism and the New Language of Conservation Tuesday, March 3rd at 6pm in Room 275, Brandeis School of Law UofL's Brandeis School of Law presents the spring 2015 Boehl Distinguished Lecture in Land Use Policy featuring Professor J.B. Ruhl, JD, PhD. Dr. Ruhl is the David Daniels Allen Distinguished Chair of Law at Vanderbilt University, where he co-directs the Energy, Environment, and Land Use Program. Professor Ruhl is a nationally pre-eminent expert on environmental and natural resources law, and has published extensively on ecosystem services, climate change adaptation, endangered species and wetlands policy, and adaptive ecosystem management and governance. He has taught in law schools at Harvard, Florida State, George Washington, University of Texas, Vermont, and Lewis & Clark, and 8 of his articles have been selected by peers as among the best published in environmental law over the past 25 years. He holds a J.D. an LL.M., and a Ph.D. in Geography. His lecture will be on how and why local land use policies and laws are increasingly important in environmental conservation. The Boehl Distinguished Lecture Series in Land Use Policy is one of several law and policy initiatives in land use and environmental responsibility at the University of Louisville, and is supported by the Herbert Boehl Fund, the Kentucky Research Challenge Trust Fund, and the Center for Land Use & Environmental Responsibility. The lecture is free and open to the public. This is a Spring Sustainability Week event!
March 3, 2015
Bangladeshi Garment Workers Speak Out! Tuesday, March 3rd at 12:30pm in Humanities 300 Bangladeshi labor organizer Kalpona Akter, and Mahinoor Begum, a garment worker and survivor of the deadly Rana Plaza collapse, will speak about their struggle to force brands like VF Corporation, the parent company of JanSport, to sign a legally binding agreement to improve apparel factory safety and working conditions in Bangladesh, as well as what students can do to make UofL sweat-free! Join Cards United Against Sweatshops for a worker tour event to hear how YOU can take action on campus to put an end to unsafe factories in Bangladesh that have claimed the lives of thousands of garment workers. Join us! This is a Spring Sustainability Week event! Facebook Event Page.
Feb. 28, 2015
Day of Dignity: Building Community & Enhancing Cross-Cultural Understanding Saturday, Feb. 28th, noon-5pm, Muhammad Ali Center (144 N. Sixth St.) The Day of Dignity will continue the work of UofL's Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace & Justice in building community and enhancing cross-cultural understanding among different cultures that live and work right here within the same communities. Please join us for this free event featuring food, entertainment, and a kids play area. Concurrent Information Sessions: (1) Immigration; (2) Healthcare; and (3) Entrepreneurship & Employment Opportunities. Information Tables: (1) Community Resources and Support; (2) Community Action Opportunities; (3) Education; and (4) Youth Opportunity and Access. Organizers: UofL's Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace & Justice, Kentucky Refugee Ministries, Catholic Charities & Muhammad Ali Center.
Feb. 28, 2015
TEDxUofL 2015: "InterconnecTED" Saturday, Feb. 28th 9am-Noon at the Rauch Planetarium Simulcast Auditorium: 110 Davidson Hall; Conversation Cafe: Davidson Hall 111 Live Stream available online at tedx.uofl.com Join us for a very special day of live TED talks on the theme "InterconnecTED," using interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches to address current issues. TEDxUofL 2015 will create a space for discussion and learning that goes beyond traditional paradigms and bridges into community activism and collaboration. The purpose of TEDxUofL 2015 is to expose the many assumptions we operate under by defining, explaining, and exposing the interconnectedness of life through a series of short presentations by speakers from many different fields of study. The theme of “Interconnected” will be mined, dissected, constructed, and examined in an effort to build a framework for looking at how we think and behave. TEDxUofL 2015 will challenge the audience to reflect on their own processes and connect the ideas to their daily lives with the awareness and application of interconnectedness. The event will be organized around three thematic sessions: Sustainability, Discovery, and Dynamism. TEDxUofL is free and open to the public. Registration is now closed. If you did not register or cannot join us in person, please go to tedx.uofl.com for a live stream of the event! Facebook Event page.
Feb. 27, 2015
Post Katrina Hurricane Protection: The Last Piece of the Puzzle Friday, Feb. 27th at noon, Rm 123 Urban Studies Institute (426 W Bloom St) The Urban & Public Affairs Speaker Series presents: Dr. Rob Mullins, vice president and corporate practice leader for US Federal Services for Stantec Consulting Services. Dr. Mullins is currently in charge of a $100 million project to rebuild the flood walls in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Rob is an alum of UofL's Urban & Public Affairs PhD program and co-authored a highly praised book on green planning with UofL professor John Gilderbloom titled Promise and Betrayal: Universities and the Battle for Sustainable Urban Neighborhoods.
Feb. 27, 2015
Reflections on the evolving understanding of dead wood and its ecological function Friday, Feb. 27th at noon in the Shumaker Research Building room 139 This public seminar will review the many ways dead wood functions in forested ecosystems and how this understanding has changed in the last 3 decades. Dr. Mark Harmon from the University of Oregon will be the Biology Department's distinguished Brown and Williamson speaker this week. Dr. Harmon is a world expert on the roles of dead wood and carbon cycling in forests. Dr. Harmon is well known for his long-term (150 year) experiments involving dead wood. These experiments have been set up across the world. Dr. Harmon is the Richardson Chair of Forest Science at Oregon State. He is a world expert on wood decomposition and carbon cycling in forests. He has authored more than 130 peer-reviewed papers and received more than 4 dozen NSF grants. More info here.
Feb. 26, 2015
Panel on Immigrant Youth Opportunities & Access Thursday, Feb. 26th 5:30-7:30pm, Brandeis School of Law Room 275 Organized by UofL's Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace & Justice in advance of Saturday's Day of Dignity, this discussion will focus on the immigrant community in Louisville and how we can get involved in creating solutions. Panelists will be Edgardo Mansilla, Director of Americana Community Center, Dr. Ryan Baker, Psychologist with Seven Counties Services, Irma Bektic, Muhammad Ali Scholar, Katherine Hall, Brandeis Human Rights Fellow, and Aashia Hamid, Muhammad Ali Scholar. Register free here.
Feb. 26, 2015
Dead wood three ways: utility, science, and culture Thursday, Feb. 26th 4pm in the Shumaker Research Building Room 139 This public seminar will explore the three ways we might think about dead trees: as something to use versus waste, a subject of scientific study, or a focal point for reflection. Dr. Mark Harmon from the University of Oregon will be the Biology Department's distinguished Brown and Williamson speaker this week. Dr. Harmon is a world expert on the roles of dead wood and carbon cycling in forests. Dr. Harmon is well known for his long-term (150 year) experiments involving dead wood. These experiments have been set up across the world. Dr. Harmon is the Richardson Chair of Forest Science at Oregon State. He is a world expert on wood decomposition and carbon cycling in forests. He has authored more than 130 peer-reviewed papers and received more than 4 dozen NSF grants. More info here.
Feb. 25, 2015
The Physical Internet: Towards a new, interconnected era of smart, efficient and sustainable logistics Wednesday, Feb. 25th, 1pm, Ekstrom Library Chao Auditorium Proponents of the so-called “Physical Internet” system believe that by handling, storing and transporting goods through a shared network of manufacturers, retailers and shippers, the economy would improve and greenhouse gas emissions could be reduced through significant reductions in truck traffic. Benoit Montreuil is one of those proponents, and he will discuss the Physical Internet and how it could transform the way goods are moved, stored, supplied and used. Montreuil is the Coca-Cola Material Handling and Distribution Chair in the Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech. He is leading Georgia Tech’s initiatives to develop the knowledge required to design and operate the globally emerging Physical Internet. Montreuil’s talk, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by UofL’s Logistics and Distribution Institute as part of its LoDI Seminar Series.
Feb. 20, 2015
Narrative and Social Justice Friday, Feb. 20th at 4pm in Humanities 300 Join us for a special lecture by Sally Haslanger. Dr. Haslanger will be visiting UofL from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she serves as the Ford Professor of Philosophy in the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy, and as an affiliate of the Women’s and Gender Studies Program.
Feb. 20, 2015
Lessons from the Greenest Building in Kentucky Friday, Feb. 20th at noon, Rm 123 Urban Studies Institute (426 W Bloom St) The Urban & Public Affairs Speaker Series presents: Rob Haney, Executive Director of Support Operations for Kenton County School District. Turkey Foot Middle School is the greenest school building in the U.S. and it was not built on the East or West Coast but right here in Kentucky! The goal was to produce a cost effective state of the art green building demonstration project for the rest of Kentucky to learn from. What are the environmental, economic, and educational outcomes of this demonstration project? Rob Haney was in charge of evaluating the consequences of students moving from a traditional energy consuming school to a green, energy producing school. Rob will discuss the following findings: (1) enormous energy savings which means more money to invest in learning and reduction in taxes from taxpayers; (2) sun lit classrooms result in higher grades, less violence, and happier students; (3) the cost of building a “green school” is less than your “normal” energy inefficient school; (4) you don’t need the fancy and costly energy saving gadgets and mechanicals that LEED requires to be green; (5) water conservation techniques through smart rain water management reduce costs and flooding. Turkey Foot has still has not achieved the goal of a true net zero building and Rob will explain what can be learned from that experience. Rob will also discuss how graduate and faculty students can partner up to help with the performance evaluation of this landmark building. Rob Haney sits on the board of the Green Umbrella, a multi-state non-profit organization that promotes and educates about sustainable practices. He is now recognized nationally for energy conservation efforts and for providing environmental education opportunities for students.
Feb. 20, 2015
EcoReps Workshop: Theatre Arts Dept. Sustainability Open-House Friday, Feb. 20th at Noon, The Playhouse Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability! This month we'll take a "field trip" to The Playhouse (on Cardinal Blvd. between 2nd & 3rd streets) for a behind-the-scenes look at how Charles Nasby, Technical Production Manager for UofL's Theatre Arts Department, is taking waste reduction, recycling, and repurposing to the next level! More at Facebook Event Page. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and certification as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring we'll continue our series of EcoReps Workshops each month. Please join us to learn more about sustainability and each other, whether you’re a recycler, avid bike commuter, local foodie, or social justice advocate! More info and sign-up form on EcoReps website.
Feb. 19, 2015
My Life On Ice: Lonnie Dupre - climate change activist and adventurer Thursday Feb. 19th, 6:30-8:30pm, Papa John’s Stadium PNC Club. Registration Required - Free for Students ($5 for general public). UofL Athletics hosts an inspiring talk by mountain climber, polar explorer, and climate change activist, Lonnie Dupre. Just a few weeks ago, Lonnie returned from the peak of the tallest mountain in North America after finally achieving his goal of being the first to summit Denali alone in January! He was also the first to cross the Arctic Ocean via the North Pole under his own power. Lonnie will share tales of his adventures and describe his personal witness of the detrimental effects of global climate change over 25 years of polar exploring. Lonnie will be signing his book Life On Ice afterward. Learn more about Lonnie via YouTube, Facebook, and his website.
Join other UofL students, staff, and faculty as we descend upon the capitol in Frankfort with thousands of other Kentuckians to tell lawmakers that WE LOVE MOUNTAINS...and that the practice of mountaintop removal mining is unacceptable!
The Provost has approved this event under the excused absence policy! Students who would have to miss classes on February 12th need to fill out this form, get your instructor's signature in advance of the event and KEEP THE FORM. Then, after the rally, take the form with a “certificate” from GRASS proving your attendance to the professor.
Feb. 10, 2015
Deep Down Film Screening for Louisville Loves Mountains Week Tuesday, Feb. 10th, 6pm in Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium UoL's Group Recycling and Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) and Kentuckians For The Commonwealth (KFTC) present a community screening of the Emmy-nominated documentary film Deep Down. The film follows an eastern Kentucky community's contentious battle over a proposed mountaintop removal coal mine. More information about the film here. Following the hour-long film, a KFTC member will answer audience questions and share information about the organization's Appalachian Transition work and continued efforts to end mountaintop removal coal mining. Audience members will also be invited to participate in KFTC's 10th Annual I Love Mountains Day rally at the State Capitol on Thursday, February 12, 2015. The film screening is part of KFTC's Louisville Loves Mountains Week and will be followed by a I Love Mountains Day Poster Making Party on Wednesday, February 11 from 6pm to 8pm at the Heine Brothers at Douglass Loop (2200 Bardstown Road). Connect on our Facebook Event Page.
Feb. 9 - Mar. 1 2015
Campus Conservation Nationals February 9th to March 1st, 2015 Live on campus? Help the Cards to victory with conservation! UofL will compete to reduce electricity use in residence halls during the 2015 Campus Conservation Nationals. Over three weeks, we'll need your help to achieve the greatest possible energy reductions in your hall. All you have to do is stop wasting energy! Turn off lights/TVs/computers; unplug anything you're not actively using; skip the elevator for the stairs; close windows tightly; dry clothes on a rack/line; take quick showers or shower with solar power at the SRC; etc. Join us on Facebook.
Residents: Log your actions for sustainability and win prizes at MyActions.org!
Make a personal commitment to reduce and keep track of each hall's progress with UofL's Building Dashboard! Click on the links below to see how much electricity your hall is using and to make a commitment to conserve!
Prizes: Individual prizes will be given out to residents who commit to reduce through MyActions.org at the table in your hall's lobby. The top point-earner on MyActions.org will win a $400 bike shopping spree, and those with the highest score in each hall will be entered into a raffle for a special dinner with President Ramsey! The UofL residence hall which cuts electricity use the most will win a special dinner catered by Mark's Feed Store and a "Green Make-Over" renovation for their hall!
The Kentucky school with the greatest percentage reduction will take home the Bluegrass Unpluggedtrophy! 2015 rivals include Berea College, University of Kentucky, and Western Kentucky University.
Free Bike Tune-Ups & Repair! Friday, Feb. 6th 10am-3pm, Humanities Quad Bring your bike to the Quad for free repair and tune-ups at a Pop-Up Cycle Station brought to you by the Louisville Student Cycling Coalition and ELSB Green Initiatives. We'll also be registering bikes with UofL (it's free and helps with recovery if your bike is every stolen or impounded). Register and get a free bike bell! Facebook Event Page.
Feb. 4, 2015
Human Trafficking Awareness Conference Wednesday, Feb. 4th, 6:00-8:30pm in the SAC multipurpose room This fifth annual conference organized by the UofL Women’s Center and Women4Women Student Board intends to raise awareness of human trafficking in Kentucky by bringing together service providers and researchers for an informational conference. Speakers will include: - Gretchen Hunt, J.D., staff attorney, Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs - Theresa Hayden, professor, justice administration, UofL - Amy Nace-Degonda, case manager, Catholic Charities of Louisville Representatives from various community and campus organizations will be on hand to distribute information on resources for victims and survivors of human trafficking and provide information on how the community can get involved. The event is free and open to the public. Bring a reusable cup, plate, and utensils to enjoy light refreshments with zero waste. Register here to reserve a space.
Feb. 3, 2015
Food Chains Tuesday, Feb. 3, 6:30pm, SAC Floyd Theater Join us for a special screening of Food Chains, a powerful documentary highlighting the struggle of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) to bring better working conditions and wages to our nation's produce pickers. An engaging panel discussion with CIW representatives and Stephen Bartlett from Sustainable Agriculture of Louisville will follow the screening. FREE admission includes complimentary Kentucky Proud popcorn. Open to the public. Brought to you by Engage.Lead.Serve.Board's Green Initiatives, UofL Libraries, Anthropology, GRASS - Group Recycling and Sustainable Solutions, and UofL SAB Film. Full details and RSVP on Facebook.
Feb. 1 to March 28, 2015
UofL Competes in RecycleMania 2015! February 1st to March 28th, 2015 A friendly annual competition among North American universities. During this 8 week period, UofL is competing to reduce waste, increase recycling and raise conservation awareness across all three campuses! Keep up with the Cards progress at the RecycleMania website.
Help the Cards to victory by avoiding disposables (bring your own mug, bottle, plate, etc.) and fully utilizing UofL’s amazingly easy, single-stream recycling system that lets you recycle everything in the same bin: all types of plastic, paper, cardboard, metal, and glass! Details on what you can recycle at UofL here.
Where and How to Build the Next Generation of Green Housing Friday, Jan. 16th at Noon, 123 Urban Studies Institute (426 W Bloom St) The Dept. of Urban & Public Affairs presents Larry Gough, president of Investment Property Advisors (IPA). IPA specializes in student housing and has completed or has development in progress totaling approximately 2500 beds (including our own Cardinal Towne) specializing in developing urban in-fill sites with high barriers to entry that are adjacent to campus. Prior to IPA, Gough owned and operated several other businesses resulting in over 30 years of experience developing, constructing, and managing more than 4,500 multi-family units and over 500,000+ square feet of commercial real estate. Larry is a proud Purdue University alumnus with a degree in Civil Engineering and currently resides in Louisville with his family.
Jan. 16, 2015
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Sustainability at Blackacre Preserve Friday, Jan. 16th at Noon, Ekstrom W210 Join us for a discussion of the many new sustainability initiatives taking place at Louisville's Blackacre State Nature Preserve with their Executive Director, Dale Josey. Dale has broad sustainability plans for the preserve, and he’s coordinating much of that planning with Eco-Reps and other local partners. Learn more & connect with us at the Facebook Event Page. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and certification as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring we'll continue our series of EcoReps Workshops featuring a free vegetarian lunch each month. Please join us to learn more about sustainability and each other, whether you’re a recycler, avid bike commuter, local foodie, or social justice advocate! More info and sign-up form on EcoReps website.
Jan. 12-19, 2015
MLK Week: Unite the Campus, Advance the Dream Jan. 12-19, 2015. Various Times & Locations. Full schedule here. Join the Cultural Center for our first annual MLK Week from January 12-19, 2015. Our intent is to bring students, faculty, staff and the local community together to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and the on-going struggle for peace, justice, and civil rights. The week will kick off with a winter accessories collection drive to benefit a local shelter, and features a variety of events including art, film, and discussion. The week concludes with the annual:
UofL MLK Day of Service Monday, Jan. 19th from 9:30am-4:00pm The Office of Student Involvement in partnership with the Cultural Center and the Engage.Lead.Serve. Board is organizing volunteers for the MLK Day of Service. Transportation to and from the service sites will be provided, as well as lunch. Walk-ins may be accommodated depending on site availability. For more information, contact Brittany Barnes at 852.3754, bnbarn02@louisville.edu, or visit our OrgSync page.
2015
YES! Fest 2015 - A Year of Environment and Sustainability A year-long festival of our region's dynamic arts & cultural organizations united by the power of YES! In 2015, UofL's Center for Arts & Culture Partnerships along with over 100 member organizations of the Arts & Cultural Attractions Council of Louisville & Southern Indiana are uniting to connect the arts, culture and the environment. YES! Fest unites organizations throughout the community who have rarely worked together and will provide art and culture where no one has ever expected to see it – perhaps at a recycling center or a landfill – and will engage dialogue and thoughtful conversation about sustainability throughout our community. Don't miss out! Get in on the fun at our Events Calendar and Facebook Page.
UofL Social Justice Groups Potluck Bash Wednesday, Dec. 10th, 5-8pm at the Cultural Center Interested in working together for social justice? Come meet like-minded folks at the first-ever potluck bash hosted by UofL social justice groups, including: Cards United Against Sweatshops, The Intersection's Shades, the UofL Secular Student Alliance, Kentucky Interfaith Power & Light, and Louisville Students for Justice in Palestine. Please bring a dish and a board game if you can. Drinks, baked goods, fruit and veggie plates, utensils and plates will be provided. Come out to meet awesome advocates for everything and get some great hugs!
Dec. 10, 2014
Partnership for a Green City 10 Year Anniversary Celebration Wednesday, Dec. 10th at 10:45am Nucleus (300 E Market St) Please join the Partnership for a Green City’s Leaders from UofL, JCTC, JCPS, and Metro Government for our Anniversary Celebration as they reaffirm their commitment to our sustainability collaboration and our move toward a behavior change model! Partnership members will be sharing our achievements, a five-year update of the Climate Action Report, STARS programs, expectations and refreshments.
Dec. 5, 2014
Holiday Cards “Buy Local” Shopping Tour Friday, Dec. 5th from 8am-6pm (leaves from University Club) Registration is $35 here. UofL and the Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) will take shoppers on a whirlwind tour of local shops and restaurants on the fourth annual Holiday Cards “Buy Local” Shopping Tour. The tour will take patrons to locally owned businesses in a several Louisville neighborhoods. The registration fee includes opening and closing receptions, door prizes and transportation to more than a dozen shops on East Market Street (NULU), Lexington Road, in Butchertown and more. Activities will begin with festive drinks and a light breakfast at the University Club on Belknap Campus at 8 a.m. Shoppers will board a bus at 9 a.m. to begin their day of shopping. The group will return to the University Club for a closing reception from about 4-6pm. It will feature free holiday decorating and mixology demonstrations and samples, hot hors d’oeuvres and door prizes. Shoppers who purchase from at least five stores will be entered into the LIBA “Shift Your Shopping Contest,” which includes a drawing for a $1,000 “Buy Local” shopping spree. The trip is open to the public, but bus seating is limited. UofL faculty, staff, students and alumni will receive priority for seating.
Dec. 4-5, 2014
Great Places to WALK project Thursday, Dec. 4th 1-5pm and Friday, Dec. 5th 9am-4pm, Lutz Hall Throughout the day on Thursday and Friday, students from this semester's Exercise Psychology course will be doing 20-minute set-ups and presentations in various locations throughout Lutz Hall highlighting ways to encourage physical activity in daily life such as walking and taking the stairs. This initiative is in collaboration with UofL's Great Places to Work Health & Wellness Committee.
Nov. 19-23, 2014
Freedom Days Wednesday, Nov. 19th to Sunday, Nov. 23rd, 8pm (with 3pm Sunday matinee) UofL's Thrust Theatre (2314 S. Floyd St.) Part of the university's Project Progressive initiative, "Freedom Days" is a play containing four vignettes about everyday heroes of the Civil Rights movement. Written by Steve Friedman, directed by Professor Russ Vandenbroucke, and starring UofL students. Tickets: Students: $8-$12. General Admission: $15, available at the Thrust Theatre Box office Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm (502-852-6814).
Nov. 21, 2014
EcoReps Lunch & Learn Workshop: The Creative Art of Waste Minimization Friday, Nov. 21st at Noon, Ekstrom W210 Join us for a discussion of waste minimization and creative reuse with Charles Nasby who has been leading the charge to green up operations in UofL's Department of Theater Arts! The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and certification as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This fall we'll continue our monthly series of EcoReps Workshops featuring a free vegetarian lunch at noon on Fridays in Ekstrom Library, Room W210. Please join us to learn more about sustainability and each other, whether you’re a recycler, avid bike commuter, local foodie, or social justice advocate! More info and sign-up form on EcoReps website.
Nov. 21, 2014
How a City Can Make us Happier, Healthier, Safer, Just and Prosperous: How Carmel Became the Green Capital of the Midwest Friday, Nov. 21st at Noon, Room 123 Urban Studies Institute (426 W Bloom St) UPA Speaker Series presents: Mayor Jim Brainard, Carmel’s first five-term mayor, who has transformed the city into what CNN Money Magazine ranked the #1 Best Place to Live in America using green New Urbanist principles. Mayor Brainard's leadership created an Arts & Design District and a new downtown that has helped create a vibrant, thriving city using the arts as an economic development driver. Carmel now has the lowest crime rate among 80 comparable "suburban" cities in the nation. Off-road bike trails and bike lanes connect neighborhoods, and businesses fight to locate near bikeable parts of the city. Children can ride bikes to church, school, playgrounds or a friend's house without needing a parent to drive them. A mixture of housing types has kept housing affordable and below the median average sale price of housing nationally. Small businesses are flourishing while chain stores and restaurants are discouraged in the city center. Carmel has made it clear that industries that pollute air, water and soil are not wanted in Carmel because they hurt the desirability of a city. Carmel was recently featured along with Portland as one of the best examples of the positive benefits of going green at the International Livable Cities Conference. Mayor Brainard is a board member of the U.S. Conference of Mayors is a Republican who demonstrates that going green is not owned by one political party.
Nov. 19, 2014
Stepping Out for Safe Water Wednesday, Nov. 19th at 6pm in the Red Barn The Engage Lead Serve Board (ELSB), Student Activities Board (SAB), and Student Athletes Taking Action (SATA) are proud to present this exciting evening of learning, eating, and action with WaterStep. Every year millions of people around the globe are affected by lack of access to clean water. Find out what UofL students, faculty, and community members are doing to help while eating a FREE, locally-sourced dinner. Please bring used shoes of any condition to contribute to the cause!
Nov. 19, 2014
Paulina Ochoa Espejo: Place-specific Duties and the Rights of Immigrants Wednesday, Nov. 19th at 4pm in Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium Does physical presence in a territory confer social and political rights on those present? Regarding the rights of immigrants, existing answers to this question often base such rights on the idea of immigrants’ ties to a political community. But, if ties to the political community are the main criterion for rights, then it seems that territory does not do any real work in the argument. This talk by the UofL Commonwealth Center for Humanities and Society's (CCHS) Distinguished Visitor, Paulina Ochoa Espejo of Haverford College, takes territory seriously, rather than just treating it as a dummy concept that has membership do the real argumentative work. There is a certain class of place-specific duties that reasonable adult individuals cannot properly fulfill unless they have rights to stay and participate in the political organization claiming jurisdiction over the place they happen to be in. Espejo will argue that it is only when having certain rights, including a right to stay and a right to participate politically, that one can fulfill these place-sensitive duties and allow others to fulfill theirs. The thesis of place-specific duties has important implications for theories of immigrants’ rights. It also has implications for normative theories of resource management and environmental stewardship, as well as theories of territorial rights and borders of the modern state. A native of Mexico, Prof. Ochoa Espejo earned her PhD in 2006 from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. She was previously Assistant Professor of Political Science at Yale University and a visiting fellow at the University Center for Human Values, Princeton. Her 2011 book, The Time of Popular Sovereignty: Process and the Democratic State proposed a new interpretation of the idea of "the people" who are sovereign. Reflecting deeply on the dual meaning of pueblo as both people and town, she has continued to develop these reflections as she finalizes work on a second book, entitled Just Borders: Peoples Territories, and the Rights of Place.Brought to you by CODRE, IDEP, CCHS, the Political Science department's Diversity & Retention Committee, and the Department of Philosophy.
Nov. 19-21, 2014
Farm Animal Rights Movement’s 10 Billion Lives Tour @ UofL Wednesday, Nov. 19th to Friday, Nov. 21st from 10am-3pm, Humanities Quad The Farm Animal Rights Movement is a national non-profit dedicated to raising awareness about the treatment of animals in the food production system. FARM holds educational events at college campuses across the country with a special video outreach vehicle which will be parked on the UofL Humanities Quad 10-3 Nov. 19-21. Students will have the opportunity to watch a compelling 4-minute video showing everyday living conditions and standard industry practices of factory farming. After watching the video, FARM staff and volunteers will talk to students about the impact their food choices have on animals, their personal health and the environment. Participants will receive $1 and a brochure with helpful follow-up information. The mission of this effort is to communicate the facts so students can make educated choices. Ultimately we encourage students to eat more plant-based meals to promote a more compassionate and sustainable future. FARM has held events at more than 160 campuses over the past three years inspiring over 150,000 students to be advocates for these animals. Learn more at 10billionlives.com, watch this brief documentary about the tour, and check out images from recent events! Connect with us on Facebook. Brought to you by the UofL Sustainability Council and EcoReps!
Nov. 18, 2014
Dr. Fernando Operé: Patagonia: Myth and Reality Tuesday, November 18th, Noon-1pm in Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium Join us for this special presentation in English by University of Virginia Spanish Professor and LAS Director, Dr. Fernando Operé. Dr. Operé will talk about ecology and economics, and much more in this lecture about Patagonia. In 2000, Dr. Operé spent several months traveling through Patagonia with the Argentine author, Mempo Giardinelli, who wrote a novel based on their experiences, Final de novela en Patagonia, in which Fernando Operé appears as a central character. In his lecture, Dr. Operé will speak about his travels in Patagonia and the evolution of that extensive and unknown land, from mythical to a touristic attraction in the time of globalization. Other public presentations by Dr. Operé include:
Wednesday, Nov. 19th, 1:00-1:50pm - “Poetry and Theatrical Recital” in Spanish (Davidson 204)
Wednesday, Nov. 19th, 2:00-3:15pm - “Argentine Culture, Study Abroad, & LALS Career Opportunities,” (Davidson 207)
Nov. 17, 2014
A Talk by Anti-Racist Tim Wise Monday, Nov. 17th at 6pm, SAC Multipurpose Room Internationally-renowned anti-racist author, Tim Wise, will be speaking at UofL with NOH8 photo shoots before and after the speech, along with light refreshments. Brought to you by the Student Activities Board, the Vice Provost for Diversity and International Affairs, and the Departments of Philosophy and Pan-African Studies. Wise appears regularly on CNN and MSNBC to discuss race issues in America.
Nov. 14-16, 2014
Campus-Community Partnerships for Sustainability Conference November 14-16, 2014 at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green Western Kentucky University will host the 7th (semi-)annual Campus-Community Partnerships for Sustainability conference! Mark your calendars for Kentucky's biggest gathering of students, faculty, and staff interested in campus sustainability! UofL will be well-represented at the conference which will feature a Student Summit; Green Career Panel; Farm Elegant Dinner; Engaging Sessions; and Keynote Speaker: Mitchell Thomashow of Second Nature. Full details here.
Nov. 14, 2014
Green Threads Alumni lunch and conversation Friday, Nov. 14th at Noon, Urban Studies Institute (426 W Bloom St) All former faculty participants of the Sustainability Council's Green Threads program are invited for a free lunch and conversation about the latest in teaching a greener curriculum, and how things are going for you! Please RSVP to Patty Sarley (plclea01@exchange.louisville.edu), if you can attend.
Nov. 13, 2014
Renewable Energy Policies that Work Thursday, Nov, 13th 12:30pm, 123 Urban Studies Institute (426 W Bloom St) UPA Speaker Series presents: Dr. Stephen A. Roosa, another great example of high quality Ph.D. graduates from UofL's top ranked Urban and Public Affairs Program. Dr. Roosa is a top executive for a energy corporation that performs energy savings assessments for over 3,500 buildings. His work has included energy efficiency, energy conservation and renewable energy projects. Considered an expert is sustainability, he teaches seminars in Sustainable Development and Renewable Energy around the world. Dr. Roosa is a past President of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). He authored The Sustainable Development Handbook, a book on sustainability and sustainable design practices and is the coauthor of the bestseller Carbon Reduction – Policies, Strategies and Technologies. He is a LEED-AP, a Certified Sustainable Development Professional, a Certified Energy Manager. He holds a Doctorate in Planning and Urban Development from UofL, an MBA and a Bachelor of Architecture degree.
Nov. 12, 2014
Cutting Carbon on Campus: Propane-Powered Lawnmowers Lower Emissions and Fuel Cost Wednesday, Nov. 12th at 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. E T. Register today! The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) and the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) are holding a joint webinar with UofL that is free for all. Environmentally friendly propane can be used in an assortment of applications across university campuses. In particular, propane-powered lawn mowers have proven extremely successful for universities, such as the University of Louisville. The University switched their mower fleet to propane in 2011 in order to reduce fuel costs and carbon emissions. In fact, propane-powered lawnmowers can cut campus carbon emissions and significantly reduce fuel costs, even with a small-scale implementation of the technology. Making the switch can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 15 percent and carbon monoxide emissions by more than 40 percent compared with equivalent gasoline-fueled models. The Propane Education & Research Council has supported the research, development, and demonstration of new propane technologies, and offers incentive programs to help further adoption of new equipment. Register to learn how your campus can take advantage of one of the most versatile alternative fuels on the market today!
Nov. 11, 2014
From Freedom Summer to Ferguson: Why we need a new culture of belonging 2014 Anne Braden Memorial Lecture: john a. powell Tuesday, Nov. 11th, 5:30pm, Playhouse (1911 S. 3rd) The 8th annual Anne Braden Memorial Lecture in U.S. civil rights movement history will feature Dr. john a. powell, an internationally recognized expert in the areas of civil rights and civil liberties and a wide range of issues including race, structural racism, ethnicity, housing, poverty, and democracy. He is the Executive Director of the Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society, which supports research to generate specific prescriptions for changes in policy and practice that address disparities related to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and socioeconomics in California and nationwide. Hosted by UofL's Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research. For more information, visit anne-braden.org.
Nov. 6, 2014
Ali's Louisville? Making a Compassionate City III: Intergenerational Conversation Thursday, Nov. 6th, 6-9pm, SAC UofL's Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice will again gather people from a wide range of life experiences and perspectives to grapple with operationalizing compassion in the city. This is the third year of the Institute’s leadership around the inclusion of all voices in Louisville’s Compassionate City movement. This year we will focus on youth access and opportunity by hosting two conversations. Session II will be an intergenerational conversation that will bring university and community members together to identify issues and start the process of finding solutions to issues raised during discussion. Contact: Mikal Forbush (502)852-1493. Register here.
Nov. 4, 2014
Sustainability, regenerative design and public art Tuesday, Nov. 4th, 6-7:30pm, Carnegie Center for Art & History (201 E Spring St, New Albany, IN) Ecologist Claude Stephens, facilitator of outreach and regenerative design at Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, will lead a discussion on sustainability and regenerative design, and then visit sites for New Albany's 2015 Public Art Project: Today and Tomorrow. Stephens will then analyze the interaction of public art place-making and regenerative design based on responses of tour participants to the sites visited. To make a reservation or get more information, call (812) 944-7336 or email dthomas@carnegiecenter.org. Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest and the Carnegie Center for Art and History are both members of UofL's Center for Arts and Culture Partnerships.
Nov. 4, 2014
Garden Commons Workday & Harvest! Tuesday, Nov. 4th, 5-6pm at Cultural Center Interested in health, sustainability, good food, and growing things?! We need your help to make our garden grow! Please join us as we weed, water, and harvest from UofL's organic Garden Commons! No prior experience necessary. Tools and gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to fresh-picked fruit, veggies, mint, herbs, and whatever else is ready for harvest! Connect with us on
Nov. 3, 2014
Native American Heritage Month Kick-off: Story-Telling Monday, Nov. 3rd, noon-1pm (5pm panel & questions) at the Cultural Center Join us for a special storytelling celebration to kick off Native American Heritage Month! At noon come enjoy a free lunch while listening to stories told by Crit Callebs, a direct descendant of the Eastern Band Cherokee who was born and raised in Kentucky and Tennessee. Then at 5pm in the Cultural Center there will be a discussion panel and time for questions.
Nov. 1, 2014
Ali's Louisville? Making a Compassionate City III: City-Wide Youth Forum Saturday, Nov. 1st, Noon-3pm, Hotel Louisville (120 W Broadway) UofL's Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice will again gather people from a wide range of life experiences and perspectives to grapple with operationalizing compassion in the city. This is the third year of the Institute’s leadership around the inclusion of all voices in Louisville’s Compassionate City movement. This year we will focus on youth access and opportunity by hosting two conversations. Session I will be a youth forum to allow our youth the space to voice their concerns and begin to develop their own solutions. The space will be reserved for youth and their voices, if you would like to participate or know youth who would like to have their voices heard please register here. Contact: Mikal Forbush (502)852-1493.
Oct. 31, 2014
Garden Commons Meeting, Workday & Harvest! Friday, Oct. 31st, 4-5pm Meeting in Cultural Center Multi-purpose Room; 5-6pm Workday outside Interested in health, sustainability, good food, and growing things?! We need your help to make our garden grow! Please join us as we weed, water, and harvest from UofL's organic Garden Commons! No prior experience necessary. Tools and gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to fresh-picked fruit, veggies, mint, herbs, and whatever else is ready for harvest! Connect with us on
Oct. 31, 2014
GRASS Meeting Friday, Oct. 31st at 4pm, West Hall lobby UofL's student environmental organization,Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) will be meeting to continue planning this year's service projects, events, and other campus-changing sustainability initiatives! Join us!
Oct. 31, 2014
Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research: 4th Friday Seminar Friday, Oct. 31st 9am-11:30am, Ernst Hall Room 212 The 4th Friday Seminar Series is an effort by the Conn Center to cross pollinate the intellectual environment for renewable energy research by featuring grad student and post-doc talks across the spectrum of the center's active research efforts. Free coffee & bagels will be served. On Oct. 31st, we'll feature talks by:
Mr. Dustin Cummins (PhD Candidate, Chemical Engineering): “Chemical modification of catalyst nanowires for renewable hydrogen production”
Ms. Sowmya Kolli (PhD Candidate, Electrical & Computer Engineering): “Wrap around field plate technique for GaN Schottky barrier diodes”
Mr. Brandon Lavery (PhD Candidate, Chemical Engineering): “Scalable perovskite solar cell manufacturing”
Oct. 31, 2014
Farm2Campus 2014: Connecting Farms to College Campuses Friday, Oct. 31st 8am-5pm at JCTC (2nd & Broadway) This gathering, hosted by Louisville Farm to Table and co-sponsored by UofL, is for university students, administrators, sustainability coordinators, dining service managers, chefs and concerned individuals. Topics will include: • Real Food Challenge Food Calculator 101 • Easy steps to find and use local food • Forming effective coalitions • Tutorial on pricing app to help you for comparing local vs conventional • Marketing food to students • The present and future of local food on campus Registration & Full Details here.#Farm2Campus2014
Oct. 28, 2014
REACH: Upcycling 101 Tuesday, Oct. 28th noon-1pm, Strickler Hall lobby Come and learn how to convert everyday recyclable items into NEW and improved items! During this event you will learn about the concept of sustainability and be able to walk away with cool items that you have made through the art of upcycling. We will be collecting recyclable items to work with as well as recycle. Come ready to have a fun and crafty time, there will also be FREE popcorn! This event is hosted by REACH ambassadors.
In partnership with the annual National Bioneers Conference and the Center for Interfaith Relations, this year's Bluegrass Bioneers pairs compelling national Bioneers presentations with local experts and projects. Interspersed with world-renowned thought-leaders delivered from the national conference, we will be hosting live keynotes and presentations spotlighting exceptional local initiatives.
Bluegrass Bioneers will be held over three days at three different schools: Oct. 24th at UofL (capping off UofL Sustainability Week) - join us at 7pm for our Farm to Table Dinner Oct. 25th at Jefferson Community & Technical College (featuring a Re-skilling Fair) Oct. 26th at Bellarmine University (in conjunction with their Pete Seeger activism event "For Pete's Sake").
Featured events include: local farm to table dinners, a re-skilling fair, facilitated group discussions, live entertainment, and the Really, Really Free Market (10/25/14 Noon-3pm at JCTC).
Themes to be explored include: Compassion, Culture, & Eco-Justice, Food & Farming, Women's Leadership, Youth Leadership, Ecological Design, Eco-Nomics, and Art & Performance.
This year's pre-recorded national speakers include: Naomi Klein, Eve Ensler, Paul Stamets, Wallace "J." Nichols, John Warner, Severine von Tscharner Fleming, John A. Powell, Manuel Pastor, and Terry Tempest Williams.
Braden Sedition Trial Reenactment: Moving Forward, Living Backward or Just Sitting Still? Friday, Oct. 24th 7pm at Brandeis School of Law Allen Court Room In May 1954, Andrew and Charlotte Wade, an African-American couple, moved into a home in an all-white Louisville neighborhood that was purchased for them by Anne and Carl Braden. Segregationists would harass the Wades for weeks, ultimately dynamiting the home on a night the family happened to be away. In the months that followed, the Bradens and five other activists were accused of planning the purchase and the bombing as part of a communist plot to destabilize race relations and overtake the government of Kentucky. They were arrested and tried for sedition. The Wades would never again occupy their home. On October 24, we will perform a reenactment in the Brandeis School of Law’s Mock Trial Courtroom to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the sedition trial of Carl Braden, and the events leading up to it. Directed by UofL Theatre Arts Professor Amy Steiger, the play will present the Wades’ and Bradens’ stories and connect them to current situations surrounding race, housing, and media representation.
Oct. 24, 2014
Farm to Table Dinner Friday, Oct. 24th 7pm at The Ville Grill patio Cost: $27 (UofL Students may use 3 Meal Swipes or Flex Points)Tickets Here. In conjunction with Bluegrass Bioneers, we invite you to join us for a first-class culinary experience that you can access with your campus meal plan! Dinner will consist of a unique menu, made from scratch by expert chefs using local, farm fresh ingredients. The meal will be served by friendly waiters on elegantly set tables in a heated tent for your comfort. Students, staff, faculty and the entire community are welcome! Reserve Tickets Here. Connect with us on
Oct. 24, 2014
EcoReps Lunch & Learn Workshop: Tap Water & Sustainable Events Planning Friday, Oct. 24th at Noon, Ekstrom W210 The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and certification as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This fall we'll continue our monthly series of EcoReps Workshops featuring a free vegetarian lunch at noon on Fridays in Ekstrom Library, Room W210 on Sept. 19th, Oct. 24th, and Nov. 21st. Topics TBA! Please join us to learn more about sustainability and each other, whether you’re a recycler, avid bike commuter, local foodie, or social justice advocate! More info and sign-up form on EcoReps website.
Oct. 24, 2014
4th Annual Dialogue on Diversity Conference Friday, Oct. 24th 8am-3pm at UofL's Shelby Campus The purpose of the Dialogue on Diversity Conference is to construct a space where participants can engage in thoughtful and instructive conversations about the relevance and role of diversity in the fields of business, education, media, health, politics and religion. The conference workshops will focus on three primary issues: (1) an overview of diversity in education, media, business, health, religion and politics; (2) best practices and current research in diversity; and (3) diversity-based techniques that can be utilized in the workplace. We invite members of the Kentucky community and surrounding areas to attend the conference and actively engage in purposeful and meaningful discourse about the pragmatic and theoretical aspects of diversity. Sponsors: BDNKY, Inc. & Norton HealthCare. Questions? If Contact: David Owen david.owen@louisville.edu, 502.852.0458. Registration and full details here.
Join us for the 7th annual celebration of all things sustainable at UofL and in our community! Learn what campus and community groups are doing to create a sustainable revolution. Sign-up to get involved and leave with some green freebies, great information, and a smile on your face! Connect with us on Facebook!
Shred-It will offer free shredding and recycling of documents, video tapes, and computer diskettes from their truck in the circle in front of the College of Business 10am - 2pm.
Campus Arbor Day Observance, Tree Planting & Tree Tour Tuesday, Oct. 21st 11am-2pm, SAC West Lawn Join us in the shade for a celebration of UofL’s on-going commitment to trees! Sample some of the food, music, clean air, and other treats that come to us because we plant and care for trees: UofL-grown apple pie; bike blender smoothies made with almond milk and tree fruits (including native pawpaw and serviceberry!); local black walnuts, pecans, and maple syrup; a wooden instrument drum circle played by UofL School of Music students; and beauty, wondrous beauty! At 11:30am, help us plant a swamp oak at the southeast corner of the Life Sciences building. At noon, a guided Belknap Campus Tree Tour will depart from the site.
Oct. 20, 2014
Community Engagement Awards Monday, Oct. 20th 6pm-7:30pm in Ekstrom Library's Chao Auditorium President Ramsey cordially invites you to attend a ceremony and reception celebrating UofL's 2014 Community Engagement Awards! Join us for this 6th annual celebration of the outstanding community engagement work of UofL faculty, students, staff and community partners. The 2014 Honorees will be: Karen Robinson (Faculty), Kimberly Goughler (Staff), Stephanie Dooper (Student), and Neighborhood House (Community Partner).
Oct. 20, 2014
Campus Sustainability Tour Monday, Oct. 20th 2:00-3:30pm Leaves from Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Join us for a Belknap Campus Sustainability Walking Tour and discover some of the many hidden green gems of campus while getting an inside view of what UofL is doing to incorporate environmental, social, and economic responsibility into everything we do. This dynamic and engaging tour will provide you with an introduction to the basic principles of sustainability and how to apply them in your life on campus and at home. You'll learn a wide variety of practical tips that you can use to help UofL shift our culture towards better stewardship of the environment while saving money and helping build a brighter tomorrow for society. Attendees will better understand UofL's commitment to sustainability and learn how each step we take contributes to big results for us individually, for the university, and for the broader community. All are welcome and UofL employees can get professional development credit! Employees seeking professional development credit should register here.
Oct. 20, 2014
Weigh the Waste Monday, Oct. 20th 11am-2pm at The Ville Grill This is the dirty story of what’s left on your plate. At UofL’s all-you-care-to-eat dining hall, The Ville Grill, patrons' plates are normally scraped behind the scenes in the dish room, with all scraps being sent to compost, not to the landfill. Today, behind the scenes action takes center stage as we raise awareness on what you can do to reduce waste in everyday aspects of your life.
Oct. 20-26, 2014
UofL Sustainability Week!Oct. 20-26, 2014 A full week of events to celebrate and raise awareness! Full details are below, but events will include:
Monday Oct. 20, 11am-2pm – Weigh the Waste (The Ville Grill)
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 10am-2pm – Campus Sustainability Day(Quad) **Free recycling collection for old cell phones and mobile devices. **Donate old shoes to WaterStep to support safe drinking water projects around the world! ** Free shredding & recycling of documents, diskettes & videotapes at Shred-It truck outside College of Business.
Wednesday-Saturday, Oct. 22-25, 11am-6pm – Deep Ecology: New Work by Ying Kit Chan, an exhibit running Oct. 3-Nov. 1 at UofL's Cressman Center for Visual Arts (100 E Main St, Saturday hours 11am-3pm)
UofL NETWORK Luncheon: The Importance of Diversity in Education and Community Thursday, Oct. 16th, Noon at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage (1701 W Muhammad Ali Blvd) UofL's College of Arts & Sciences, through its Office for International, Diversity and Engagement Programs, sponsors the UofL NETWORK (New Energy to Work Out Racial Kinks) luncheon series with Brown-Forman Corp. The program provides a forum for ongoing discussions of community issues with university faculty, business, civic and community leaders. The Oct. 16th luncheon discussion will focus on the importance of diversity in education and community, including solutions to racial divide. Speakers will be the Rev. Kevin Cosby, Simmons College of Kentucky president and St. Stephen Church senior pastor, and David Jones Jr., Chrysalis Ventures chairman and Jefferson County Board of Education vice chair. WAVE-TV news anchor Dawne Gee will moderate. Reservations and advance payment are required by Oct. 8 for the $25 luncheon event by contacting Clest Lanier, 502-852-3042 or cvlani01@louisville.edu, or Marian Vasser, 502-852-2252 or mrvass01@louisville.edu.
Oct. 15, 2014
GRASS Meeting Wednesday, Oct. 15th at 6pm, West Hall lobby UofL's student environmental organization,Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) will be meeting to continue planning this year's service projects, events, and other campus-changing sustainability initiatives! Join us!
Oct. 14, 2014
Garden Commons Workday & Harvest! Tuesday, Oct. 14th, 5-6pm at Cultural Center Interested in health, sustainability, good food, and growing things?! We need your help to make our garden grow! Please join us as we weed, water, and harvest from UofL's organic Garden Commons! No prior experience necessary. Tools and gloves provided. Dress to get dirty. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to fresh-picked fruit, veggies, mint, herbs, and whatever else is ready for harvest! Connect with us on
Oct. 14, 2014
The War on Poverty (50 Years Later) and Resilient Communities Tuesday, Oct. 14th at noon in Room 275 of the Brandeis School of Law (Wyatt Hall) Launched in 1964 with a visit by President Lyndon B. Johnson to Inez, KY, the War on Poverty was one of our nation’s most ambitious initiatives. In the past 50 years, it has had both critics and supporters, both failures and successes. In framing poverty as something to be fought and defeated, though, our policies have failed to focus on building resilience and adaptive capacity among low-income communities, which are affected by their natural and physical environments and land use patterns. This year's Boehl Distinguished Lecture in Land Use Policy will be given by UofL Professor Tony Arnold, the inaugural holder of the Boehl Chair in Property and Land Use. Tony is among the nation’s leading experts on social-ecological resilience and governance institutions, and he has worked with low-income urban and rural communities throughout his life. This annual lecture is free and open to the public (no RSVP) and includes a light lunch; attendees should bring their own drinks, utensils and plates to help reduce waste. The Boehl Distinguished Lecture Series in Land Use Policy is sponsored by the Herbert Boehl Fund and the Kentucky Research Challenge Trust Fund, and co-sponsored by the Center for Land Use & Environmental Responsibility, Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, Sustainability Scholars Roundtable, and Environmental Law & Land Use Society.
Oct. 11, 2014
Louisville Solar Tour Saturday, October 11th 10am-3pm. 35 sites listed here.Bus & Bike Tours leave at noon from APCD (Breckinridge & Barret). UofL employees and students who live in solar-powered homes will be opening our doors to give you a glimpse of our renewable energy future! Throughout the day you can tour dozens of different homes and institutions featuring a variety of solar technologies, including UofL's Beargrass Falls solar-powered water quality improvement project. The tour can be experienced in groups by bus or bikeor as a self-guided tour. This annual event provides real-life examples of how families and businesses are harnessing free energy from the sun in the River City to generate electricity, heat water & indoor spaces, and slash monthly utility bills! Get a glimpse here. More details on Facebook Event page.
Oct. 9, 2014
Storytelling, Cancer and Compassion: A Duet Talk and Conversation Thursday, Oct. 9th at 11am in Ekstrom Library's Chao Auditorium A novelist and a scientist will combine their expertise for this event featuring Cornell University couple Helena Viramontes, English professor and award-winning author, and Eloy Rodriguez, professor of environmental studies. They will discuss how storytelling is universal among cultures and over time as well as being the conduit across generations for scientific and medicinal information. Rodriguez has been director of the National Chicano Council for Higher Education’s science fellowship program and founder of the organization Kids Investigating and Discovering Science. His research interests include plant biology, chemical ecology, medicinal chemistry and environmental toxicology. The event kicks off a discussion series that inaugurates the chemistry department’s Targeting Excellence: Hispanic-Latino Student Initiative, including campus visits by prominent Hispanic-Latino scientists and writers.
Oct. 8, 2014
World Habitat Day at UofL Wednesday, Oct. 8th 11am-1pm, Red Barn World Habitat Day is the one day set aside annually to recognize the basic right of all humanity to adequate shelter, and to encourage grassroots action toward ending poverty housing. The UofL Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter will be hosting an event to honor World Habitat Day. Join us for activities, food, information, and free swag! Sign this petition to make housing a global priority on the UN agenda!#WorldHabitatDay #NailedIt @UofLHabitat
Oct. 5, 2014
ELSB Volunteer Day at Falls City Community BikeWorks Sunday, Oct. 5th 1pm-4pm, FCCB (1217 Logan St) The Engage Lead Serve Board's Green Initiatives is sponsoring this volunteer day at Falls City Community BikeWorks, a community bikeshop that provides tools and guidance to anyone who wants to learn bike maintenance and repair. They also sell some parts and refurbish bicycles for donation to locals in need of transportation. FCCB needs volunteers to help upkeep the shop. You may be sorting inventory, building bike racks, scrapping bikes for parts, creating signs, and more!
Oct. 3 to Nov. 1, 2014
Deep Ecology: New Work by Ying Kit Chan Oct. 3rd - Nov. 1st at UofL's Hite Art Institute - Cressman Center for Visual Arts (100 E Main St) Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Friday 11am–6pm; Saturday 11am-3pm Opening Reception: Oct. 3rd 4:30-6:30pm; Gallery Talk: Thursday, Oct. 16th at 6pm UofL's Hite Art Institute is pleased to present Deep Ecology: New Work by Ying Kit Chan. The exhibition will open to the public October 3, 2014 coinciding with the First Friday Trolley Hop. This faculty project signifies a new conceptual development in Ying Kit Chan’s more than three decades of art making. The exhibition title is a direct reference to the writings of contemporary environmental movement, which celebrates the richness and diversity of all life forms. The works on display include images of deteriorating industrial landscapes and environmental disasters alongside plant life, revealing the artist’s understanding of the built environment and the natural world as a volatile system compelled to evolve cohesively. This turn towards a holistic interpretation of the dynamic relationship between humankind and the environment is organized by his effort as a translator of ideas and language. Chan translates ecological comments written by John Muir, Henry Thoreau, Rachel Carson into Chinese, and excerpts Taoist and Buddhist philosophical texts. The manifestation of this process in the forms of acrylic drawings, mono-prints, photography and mixed media, declare his commitment to intellectual inquiry and the creation of paths to knowledge that evolve through the expression, transmission, interpretation and re-interpretation of ideas and perceptions. The majority of work in Deep Ecology was produced during Chan’s sabbatical from UofL, where he is Chair of the Department of Fine Arts. This project was funded in part by an Intramural Research Incentive Grant (IRIG) from the Office of the Executive Vice President for Research and Innovation at UofL. All Hite Art Institute events are free and open to the public. Information about the Hite Art Institute online or call (502) 852-6794.
Oct. 3, 2014
IF Nature 2014 (workshop free for UofL attendees!) Friday, Oct. 3rd, 9am - 1pm, Muhammad Ali Center (144 N. Sixth St.) The Nature Conservancy's Kentucky Chapter is hosting IF Nature, part of IdeaFestival ®, when an eclectic mix of global thinkers and one-of-a-kind innovators descend upon Louisville to explore and discuss topics impacting and shaping the future of the arts, business, technology, design, science, philosophy and education. The workshop, which focuses on cutting-edge conservation issues, will include the following sessions. Register here!
Investing in Resilient Cities Speaker: Tony Arnold, UofL Associate Dean and Professor of Law In this talk, Tony Arnold will introduce an innovative idea for convening business leaders, government officials, professionals, academics, environmentalists and members of the public to develop creative urban conservation and urban resilience policies that will help urban areas stand up to the ecological and economic challenges of our time.
Natural Capital Speaker: Jennifer Molnar, Director of Science at The Nature Conservancy Jennifer Molnar’s presentation will draw on case studies to highlight how applying conservation science and tools in the business context can benefit both nature and corporate profits. She illustrates how good data highlighting the value of protecting nature can improve decision-making, enhance long-term sustainability and improve critical services provided to customers and the general public.
Corporate Sustainability Speaker: John Gagel, Corporate Manager of Sustainability, Lexmark International John Gagel’s presentation will highlight Lexmark International's sustainability and corporate social responsibility initiatives at a global and local level. The discussion will summarize the challenge and benefits of Lexmark's ongoing journey as a thought and action leader in sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Oct. 3, 2014
Campus Tree Advisory Committee - Fall 2014 Meeting Friday, Oct. 3rd, 9:00-10:30am in Ekstrom Library, Room W210 The Campus Tree Advisory Committee is open to all students, employees, and community members interested in helping UofL protect and expand its tree population on campus! We meet once a semester, so please join us! We have much to discuss and plan for! The agenda includes: • Update of recent tree plantings, removals and maintenance plan • Planning for 2014 tree-related Service Learning Projects • Finalize plans for 2014 UofL Arbor Day Observance & Tree Planting (Tuesday, Oct. 21st 11am-2pm, SAC West Lawn) • Revising UofL's Campus Tree Care Plan to include measurable Goals & Targets • Updates/Maintenance of Belknap Tree Tour • Update on Campus Tree Survey & UofL Tree App • Tree Campus USA status and reporting review
Sept. 27, 2014
Making a Home Fit for Humans: Localism Beyond Food Saturday, Sept. 27th, 9am - 5pm, Ekstrom Library's Chao Auditorium UofL's McConnell Center and Front Porch Republic, a nonprofit organization with a mission to "advance human flourishing through the promotion of political decentralism, economic localism and cultural regionalism," are co-sponsoring this conference featuring keynote speaker Wendell Berry. Other speakers will include Bill Kauffman, Jeff Polet, Jason Peters, Katherine Boyer, Jeffrey Bilbro, Jack Ray Baker, John E. Kleber, Susannah Black, Justin Litke, and David Bosworth. $50 for public; $20 for students. The conference fee includes lunch and light snacks. Details and registration here.
Sept. 26, 2014
Garden Commons Workday & Harvest! Friday, Sept. 26th, 5-6pm at Cultural Center Interested in health, sustainability, good food, and growing things?! We need your help to make our garden grow! Please join us as we weed, water, and harvest from UofL's organic Garden Commons! No prior experience necessary. Tools and gloves provided. Dress to get dirty. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to fresh-picked fruit, veggies, mint, herbs, and whatever else is ready for harvest! Connect with us on
Sept. 26, 2014
Green Apple Day of Service: De-Lawning & Wild Flower Planting Friday, Sept. 26, 2014 2-4pm, Davidson Hall We will be converting an area of campus outside Davidson Hall that has been maintained with fossil fuels (mowing and fertilizing) into a wild flower garden with native species. This project will not only help eliminate lawn space but will add aesthetic value to our campus! Tools will be provided. Details and RSVP here.
Sept. 26, 2014
Public Art and the City 2014: Art as Social Practice, Art on Campus, and the Future of Public art in Louisville Friday, Sept. 26th 8:30am - 3pm at The University Club This annual symposium sponsored by UofL's Center for Arts and Culture Partnerships will feature a keynote presentation by conceptual artist Mel Chin, interviewed by Speed Art Museum Curator of Contemporary Art, Miranda Lash. Chin is well known for collaborative artwork with environmental, political and social themes: the artist investigates how art can provide greater social awareness and responsibility. Chin’s works are created in a variety of art media and are placed in landscapes, public places, gallery and museum exhibitions, as well as unlikely locations such as destroyed homes and toxic landfills. More information on Mel Chin’s life and work here. Sessions following will consider art as social practice on campus and new media for campus installations such as interactive video games; and secondly, the future of public art in Louisville. Speakers and participants include Kathy Barrie, Director of Case Western Reserve University's Putnam Collections; Marion Wilson, Director of Syracuse University's Community Initiatives in the Visual Arts; Mary Carothers, UofL Professor of Fine Arts; William Morrow, former Associate Curator of Contemporary Art at the Denver Art Museum, and Director of 21c Museum; Theo Edmonds, Co-Founder of I.D.E.A.S. 40203, A Contemporary Art Chamber of Commerce; Yasmeen Siddiqui, Interim Director of UofL's Hite Art Gallery and the Critical and Curatorial Studies Program; and Sarah Lindgren, Administrator, Commission on Public Art, Louisville Metro. Registration is $25 (includes continental breakfast and lunch) for general public and is encouraged by September 22 as seating is limited. University faculty, staff, and students may attend for free if they register by September 22. Register here or contact Janna Tajibaeva at janna@louisville.edu or 502-852-2247.
Sept. 24, 2014
Where's The Beef? Wednesday, September 24 at 11:30am - 2pm at Red Barn SAB presents the 2nd Annual "Wheres the Beef?" FREE fresh and local cuisine provided by Farm-to-Fork catering. A petting zoo featuring your furry friends! The Office of Health Promotion will be on-hand with free bike blender smoothies and Nutrition Navigators to help you understand the health benefits of eating less meat Come feel the love for other species!
Sept. 22, 2014
World Car-Free Day at UofL Monday, September 22nd, 11am-2pm, Humanities Quad UofL celebrates World Car-Free Day, an annual event to raise awareness about the many pleasures and benefits of living free of fossil-fueled auto-dependency! This September 22nd, we invited area bike shops and bike advocates to campus to offer consultation, basic tune-ups, and on-campus delivery of bikes ordered through UofL's Earn-A-Bike program (application deadline was August 28th).
Free bike bells will be offered if you register your bike with UofL (it’s free and aids in recovery of stolen and impounded bikes).
Free, responsibly-made UofL Sustainability water bottles!
Bring your bike for a free tune-up and learn to use the five D.I.Y. Bike Fix-It Stations available 24/7 on Belknap & Health Sciences Campuses! For help with repairs, scan the QR code at the top, or get the Bike Repair App for iPhone.
Teach-ins on car-free living with local experts offered on the half-hour in Ekstrom Library Room W210.
Join us in raising the profile of car-free living, building resilient communities, and inspiring others to try the many transportation alternatives available to everyone at UofL!
This is a Week Without Violence event highlighting the inherent violence in car-dependency and the life-saving, peace-promoting nature of the alternatives. About one in 70 people in America will die violently on our roadways. Hundreds of people are violently killed and injured by cars on Louisville’s streets each year. It doesn't have to be this way. UofL's Sustainability Council wants to help end this unnecessary violence in our community by raising awareness about safer streets with fewer cars and slower traffic! Facebook Event Page.
Sept. 19, 2014
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Cards United Against Sweatshops Friday, Sept. 19th at Noon, Ekstrom W210 The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and certification as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This fall we'll continue our monthly series of EcoReps Workshops featuring a free vegetarian lunch at noon on Fridays in Ekstrom Library, Room W210 on Sept. 19th, Oct. 24th, and Nov. 21st. Topics TBA! Please join us to learn more about sustainability and each other, whether you’re a recycler, avid bike commuter, local foodie, or social justice advocate! More info and sign-up form on EcoReps website.
Sept. 18, 2014
UofL Peace Day Thursday, Sept. 18th, 4pm at Thrust Theatre & 8pm at SAC Floyd Theater Every year since 1981, people around the world have commemorated the United Nations International Day of Peace. To kick off our annual Week Without Violence (Sept. 18-30), UofL will mark our fourth Peace Day with events designed to give everyone on campus an opportunity to draw strength from one another as a community. Events will include:
A Hard Walk to Dignity: South Africa 20 Years after Apartheid 4pm at the Thrust Theatre (Floyd & Warnock) A special performance by South African writer, poet and theater artist Diana Ferrus, followed by a panel of South African scholars (Tyler Fleming, Steve Davis, and Amina Ahmed) discussing the historic events of the last 20 years.
Film: 12 Years a Slave - 8pm in the SAC Floyd Theater.
Throughout the day, Peace Studies students will be involved in a secret campaign of "Random Acts of Kindness" in and around the SAC and Thrust Theatre!
Co-sponsored by UofL's Peace, Justice, and Conflict Transformation program; Student Film Board; International Diversity & Engagement Programs; Depts. of Theatre Arts, History, Pan African Studies, and Women’s & Gender Studies; and the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research. Full details will be posted here.
Garden Commons Workday & Harvest! Tuesday, Sept. 16th, 5-6pm at Cultural Center Interested in health, sustainability, good food, and growing things?! We need your help to make our garden grow! Please join us as we weed, water, and harvest from UofL's organic Garden Commons! No prior experience necessary. Tools and gloves provided. Dress to get dirty. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to fresh-picked fruit, veggies, mint, herbs, and whatever else is ready for harvest! Connect with us on
Sept. 16, 2014
Louisville's ‘Most Perfect Union:’ An Examination of United Farm Equipment Workers Local 236 at International Harvester Tuesday, Sept. 16th, 1pm, Humanities Bldg, Room 300 Labor scholar Toni Gilpin will speak on the militant Louisville union from 1950s, FE-236, whose black and white leaders were early challengers of local park segregation. Co-sponsored by the Kentucky Labor Institute and UofL's departments of History and Pan African Studies.
Sept. 12, 2014
Petitioning for Recycling at UofL Athletics Events Friday, Sept. 12th at 11am, Humanities Quad UofL's student environmental group, GRASS, will be meeting in the Humanities Quad on Friday, September 12 at 11 am to gather more signatures on the petition asking Athletic Director Tom Jurich to start recycling at all athletics events. If you can’t make it, you can help by sharing this link to the online petition. Recycling at athletics events will 1. save an incredible amount of energy 2. avoid an incredible amount of pollution 3. save UofL money on landfill fees 4. reduce carbon emission that cause climate change; and 5. send a message to the community that UofL is a great school.
Sept. 11, 2014
Human Rights in Global Garment Factories: Meet Garment Workers From Alta Gracia Thursday, Sept. 11th at 6pm, Humanities 300 Meet workers who sew UofL clothing! Hear how YOU can take action on campus to support dignified working conditions and human rights in the global garment industry! The Alta Gracia Factory, located in the Dominican Republic Free Trade Zone, is the first college logo t-shirt project to pay its workers a living wage, respect their democratic voice on the job, and provide a safe and healthy work environment as regularly verified by the Worker Rights Consortium. The result of decades of collaboration between college students and garment workers worldwide, Alta Gracia offers a stark contrast to the often exploitative conditions in garment factories and is transforming the lives of workers, the community of Villa Altagracia, and the wider apparel industry. WHO: Yenny Perez and Eduvirgen Castillo, garment factory workers from Villa Altagracia, Dominican Republic. WHAT: Listen to and learn from garment workers about the realities of the garment industry and impact of dignified jobs. Discover how you can make an impact! CONTACT: Students United Against Sweatshops: jamesel567@gmail.com, rnpeek01@louisville.edu, 502-876-4412
Sept. 11 - Dec. 4, 2014
UofL Free Store Open for Fall 2014! Thursdays 11am-3pm in Unitas Tower basement The UofL Free Store has re-opened with expanded hours for Fall 2014: Thursdays 11am-3pm! The Free Store is open to all students, faculty & staff to "shop" for free clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books, school & art supplies, non-perishable food, and more. Clean donated items of all kinds are always welcome! The Free Store is intended to keep useful items out of the landfill and to aid the needy. It is a volunteer-powered initiative of UofL's Sustainability Council and the student environmental organization, Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions (GRASS).
Sept. 5, 2014
Garden Commons Workday & Harvest! Friday, Sept. 5th, 5-6pm at Cultural Center Interested in health, sustainability, good food, and growing things?! We need your help to make our garden grow! Please join us as we weed, water, and harvest from UofL's organic Garden Commons! No prior experience necessary. Tools and gloves provided. Dress to get dirty. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to fresh-picked fruit, veggies, mint, herbs, and whatever else is ready for harvest! Connect with us on
Sept. 2, 2014
Student Cycling Coalition Fall Spin-up Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 2nd 6-7:30pm, Student Activities Center W303 Join us for the first meeting for the Student Cycling Coalition of the 2014-15 school year! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced athlete, you are welcome to attend and learn about what the Student Cycling Coalition does in and around campus. Remember, we are bicycle and multisport enthusiasts. The SCC is the only Cycling and Triathlon club on campus, and we are actively recruiting new members! Bring a friend that likes bicycles and lets go for a ride! Full details and RSVP.
UofL Belknap Farmers’ Market Welcomes Back Students Thursday, Aug. 28th 3:30-6:00pm At 3rd St & Brandeis Ave in front of The Ville Grill Stop by this special Welcome back students event and enjoy live music by Sammy Ratliff, lots of FREE give-a-ways, door prizes and more! UofL's new Farmers' Market on Belknap Campus features farm-fresh local products, including fruits, vegetables, eggs, meats, baked goods, honey, popcorn, canned goods, candy, crafts, bottled teas, non-toxic home & body care products, and more. The Office of Health Promotion and Get Healthy Now will also be on hand to provide healthy local food samples, cooking demos, and health tips. Open weekly, rain or shine! Email comments/questions. Follow us on
Aug. 28, 2014
Gray Street Farmers’ Market Back-to-School Street Party Thursday, Aug. 28th 10:30am‒2pm Health Sciences Center, 485 E. Gray St. Join us for a Back-to-School Street Party at the Gray Street Farmers’ Market! There will be giveaways, a cooking demonstration by Amber Barnes, KentuckyOne Health wellness dietician, and a performance by local musician, Chris Rodahaffer of Slow Down Johnny. With many different vendors at this year's market, you'll find the finest in farm-fresh local products, including prepared lunches and food trucks, plant-based prepared meals, fruits, vegetables, baked & canned goods, granola, popcorn, honey, maple syrup, and more. Access our collection of delicious recipes for local products. Debit cards and SNAP benefits accepted. Easily accessible from Belknap Campus on TARC Route 18 (free with UofL ID) or via a pleasant 15 minute bike ride. Open weekly rain or shine. Watch Vendor Spotlights and recordings of our Monthly 20/20 Talks (a short seminar series on food and sustainability) on the GSFM YouTube Channel! Full details here, contact Market Manager, Melissa Schreck, or follow on .
Aug. 26, 2014
Inclusive Campus Environments (ICE) information session Tuesday, Aug. 26th 11:30am - 1pm, Shumaker Research Building Room 139 The Inclusive Campus Environments (ICE) are small, consistent groups of staff dedicated to creating inclusive and equitable environments. These informal groups meet monthly to discuss topics, films or readings on a variety of topics, as well as share ideas and strategies while providing mutual support. ICE is designed to cultivate a safe space for open discussion of successes and challenges and to develop a community of multicultural staff. Reservations are required, lunch is provided.Contact: Marian Vasser, 852-2252. Details online here.
Aug. 24, 2014
Garden Commons Workday & Harvest! Sunday, Aug. 24th, 1pm at Cultural Center Interested in health, sustainability, good food, and growing things?! We need your help to make our garden grow! Please join us as we weed, water, and harvest from UofL's organic Garden Commons! No prior experience necessary. Tools and gloves provided. Dress to get dirty. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to fresh-picked fruit, veggies, mint, herbs, and whatever else is ready for harvest! Connect with us on Help is also needed beforehand from noon-1pm at the UofL Community Composting site (E. Bloom St. between Floyd & Brook)
Aug. 20-28, 2014
Sustainability is woven into Welcome Week events, including:
Thursday, Aug. 21 - Car-Free Lunch Trip to Gray St. Farmers' Market 11:00 a.m. meet up. Cyclists gather in front of the Red Barn. Bus riders bring UofL ID and meet at the TARC Route #18 stop across from the Floyd St. Garage Belknap Bus Station. Bring spending cash/debit card for local food/lunch items. All attendees receive a reusable UofL Sustainability shopping bag made in the USA of 100% recycled materials!
Thursday, Aug. 21 - Belknap Farmers' Market 3:30-6:00pm on Brandeis Street in front of The Ville Grill. Come check out UofL's new Farmers' Market on Belknap Campus! Stop by and load up on farm-fresh local fruit, vegetables, popcorn, meats, cheese, eggs, crafts and more!
Thursday, Aug. 21 - Olmsted Parks Volunteer Day at Cherokee Park Thursday, Aug. 21st, 6-8pm, Cherokee Park: Cochran Hill Rd & Scenic Loop SGA's Engage. Lead. Serve. Board is sponsoring this volunteer work day to help save our urban tree canopy! Volunteers will help to remove invasive vines strangling our native woodland trees. Gloves, tools, refreshments and guidance provided. Full details and registration here.
Saturday, Aug. 23rd - S.O.U.L. Service Projects Noon-6pm, leave after lunch in SAC Multi-Purpose Room.The Sustainability Council is organizing two on-campus volunteer sites for SOUL, helping out at the Garden Commons and at our Community Composting site! Get to know fellow students and UofL faculty and staff while exploring diversity on campus and in the Louisville community. Discover how to make the most of UofL service and leadership opportunities, then work alongside those you met to learn first-hand about the many facets of our “Possibility City.” Register here.
Sunday, Aug. 24th - Garden Commons Workday & Harvest! 1pm at Cultural Center. Interested in health, sustainability, good food, and growing things?! We need your help to make our garden grow! Please join us as we weed, water, and harvest from UofL's organic Garden Commons! No prior experience necessary. Tools and gloves provided. Dress to get dirty. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to fresh-picked fruit, veggies, mint, herbs, and whatever else is ready for harvest! Connect with us on Help is also needed beforehand from noon-1pm at the UofL Community Composting site (E. Bloom St. between Floyd & Brook)
Tuesday, Aug. 26 - Recognized Student Organizations (RSO) Fair, 11am-1pm, Red Barn plaza. Free food! Come learn about the many sustainability-related student groups on campus and sign-up to get involved!
Wednesday, Aug. 27 - UofL Involvement Fair, 11am-1pm, Red Barn plaza. Free food! Stop by the UofL Sustainability table to find out how you can make a difference, take the Cards Go Green! Pledge and grab some green goodies, or get a free bike tune-up!
Thursday, Aug. 28 - Pedal with the President! 7:30am leaves from Amelia Place (2515 Longest Avenue) Join President Ramsey for a fun, easy 30-minute ride to campus for Welcome Week! Riders will leave together and then split into two groups - one headed to Belknap campus and another to HSC. Both routes will be fairly flat and low-traffic. The route to Belknap is mapped out here. The route to HSC is mapped out here. This event is a collaboration between UofL’s Get Healthy Now, Sustainability Council, and Office of the President. By cycling to campus, President Ramsey seeks to set a powerful example for the community, highlighting his support for a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.
Aug. 8, 2014
Garden Commons Workday & Harvest! Friday, Aug. 8th, 4-6pm at Cultural Center Interested in health, sustainability, good food, and growing things?! We need your help to make our garden grow! Please join us as we weed, water, and harvest from UofL's organic Garden Commons! No prior experience necessary. Tools and gloves provided. Dress to get dirty. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to fresh-picked fruit, veggies, mint, herbs, and whatever else is ready for harvest! Connect with us on
Aug. 6 & 8, 2014
Public Meetings: 4th Street Road Diet Project from Cardinal Blvd to Industry Rd Metro Louisville’s Department of Public Works will be hosting two public meetings at UofL in regard to its plans to install traffic-calming measures on 4th Street through Belknap Campus during Fall 2014. The plan will effect Fourth Street from Cardinal Boulevard to Industry Road (including a dangerous railway underpass) and involves the addition of buffered bike lanes in each direction; the preservation of existing dedicated turn lanes and on-street parking lanes in both directions; and reducing the roadway to one vehicular travel lane in each direction. The new roadway configuration will look much like 4th Street north of Cardinal Blvd, but with bike lanes. More information on Metro's road diet projects here. The Draft 4th Street Road Diet Plan can be viewed here. UofL supports this change to enhance safety for all road users, particularly with the significant increase in pedestrian and bicycle traffic that has come with the new housing and Student Rec Center developments around this corridor. A new 654-bed affiliated student housing project (“The Grove”) will be opening in August at 4th and Industry which will also generate considerably more pedestrian and bicycle traffic along 4th Street. Public Meetings will be held at UofL's Student Recreation Center, 2030 S. 4th Street, Room SRC # 107 Wednesday August 6th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm Friday August 8th, 11:30am – 1:30pm
July 27, 2014
Garden Commons Workday & Harvest! Sunday, July 27th, 1pm at Cultural Center Interested in health, sustainability, good food, and growing things?! We need your help to make our garden grow! Please join us as we weed, water, and harvest from UofL's organic Garden Commons! No prior experience necessary. Tools and gloves provided. Dress to get dirty. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to fresh-picked fruit, veggies, mint, herbs, and whatever else is ready for harvest! Connect with us on Help is also needed beforehand from noon-1pm at the UofL Community Composting site (E. Bloom St. between Floyd & Brook)
July 21-25 2014
Summer Research Camp at UofL's Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research July 21–25, 9am–5pm, Ernst Hall Room 212 At the Conn Center’s Summer Research Camp, high school students will learn the driving principles behind cutting edge renewable energy research from the Conn Center’s research staff, then work in the labs on real hands on projects using state of the art analytical tools and research methods. Schedule: Day 1: Lab safety. Overview of energy challenges, and material needs for energy technologies Day 2: Concepts of solar energy conversion to electricity and fuels Day 3: Physics and chemistry of advanced energy materials Day 4: Energy storage and biofuels concepts Day 5: Group presentations, networking Summer Research Camp modules include: Solar Manufacturing; Solar Fuels; Advanced Energy Materials; Energy Storage; Biomass and Biofuels; and Materials Characterization. Objectives of Summer Research Camp are for students to develop a rough outline for science fair projects, jump start their progress toward state and regional competitions, and spur interest in higher education STEM studies. Summer Research Camp is limited to 30 students, and applications were due June 9th. Cost: $200, includes daily lunches and a Conn Center lab coat. Contact: Andrew Marsh, conn.center@louisville.edu, 502-852-8597.
Garden Commons Meetin' & Eatin' Friday, July 18th, 3pm at Cultural Center Interested in health, sustainability, good food, and growing things?! We need your help to make our garden grow! Please join us as we make plans, discuss needs and possibilities, and divide tasks and responsibilities for the summer management of UofL's organic Garden Commons! The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to fresh-picked fruit, veggies, mint, herbs, and whatever else is ready for harvest! Connect with us on
July 11, 2014
Garden Commons Workday & Harvest! Friday, July 11th, 4-6pm at Cultural Center Interested in health, sustainability, good food, and growing things?! We need your help to make our garden grow! Please join us as we weed, water, and harvest from UofL's organic Garden Commons! No prior experience necessary. Tools and gloves provided. Dress to get dirty. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to fresh-picked berries, veggies, mint, herbs, and whatever else is ready for harvest! Connect with us on
July 10, 2014
Group Bike Ride: Seneca Park to Belknap Thursday, July 10th 7am, Leaves from Rock Creek Dr at Seneca tennis courts Get your bike commuting season in gear! UofL's Get Healthy Now is organizing fun monthly group bike rides to campus from various locations around town. All staff, faculty, and students are welcome to ride. All experience levels welcome and all riders will receive a brief orientation and Louisville bike map. Participants must provide their own bicycle and accessories (helmet required). Ride Schedule: • July 10th 7am: Seneca Park to Belknap (7.5 miles) • August 28th 7:30am: Pedal with the President from Amelia Place, 2515 Longest Ave (4.3 miles)
June 26 to July 12, 2014
Help GREEN UofL's Law School this summer! Volunteers needed June 26 to July 12, Brandeis School of Law courtyards The law school is inviting students, staff, faculty and alumni to help transform its courtyards into native landscaped spaces this summer. Volunteers are needed to do prep work June 26 to 29, transport plants July 7 to 8 and help with planting July 9 to 12. The new park-like spaces will be available for use by the entire campus community. To help out, contact Jen Ewa at 708-307-4123.
June 25, 2014
Kentucky Green Building Leadership Summit: Market Transformation for our Built Environment Wednesday, June 25th 11am-Noon at Clinical & Translational Research Building (505 S. Hancock) US Green Building Council President, CEO and Founding Chairman, Rick Fedrizzi, will be joined by a panel of distinguished leaders from Kentucky-based USGBC National Member organizations like UofL that have demonstrated a deep commitment to responsible, innovative, and healthy green building practices at the global, regional and local levels.
Join us to hear about the momentum that has been transforming the built environment for over 20 years.
Learn about the economic, environmental, and social impact of this movement so far and why there is a promise of tremendous continued impact.
There are more than 400 LEED projects in Kentucky. Celebrate this fact while learning how to participate in our continued transformation to an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy and prosperous society
Summer Camp: Making Solar Cells using Microfabrication Monday, June 23rd, 9am-5pm, Shumaker Research Building 121 The Micro/Nano Technology Center is hosting a brand new summer camp for folks 14 and over to fabricate a solar cell in UofL's premier $30 million cleanroom. Students will fabricate a solar cell with a 4" silicon wafer and the week will be packed full of learning the same microfabrication techniques used in silicon valley to make computer chips or integrated circuits. Additionally, students will learn the physics behind how a solar cell functions and can take home their solar cell wafer at the end of the camp, along with wafer tweezers, cleanroom notebook and shirt.
June 22, 2014
Garden Commons Workday & Harvest! Sunday, June 22nd, 1pm at Cultural Center Interested in health, sustainability, good food, and growing things?! We need your help to make our garden grow! Please join us as we weed, water, and harvest from UofL's organic Garden Commons! No prior experience necessary. Tools and gloves provided. Dress to get dirty. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to fresh-picked raspberries, blueberries, lettuce, peas, mint, herbs, and whatever else is ready for harvest! Connect with us on Help is also needed from noon-1pm at the UofL Community Composting site (E. Bloom St. between Floyd & Brook) FREE VERMICOMPOST (just bring a bucket or two). Our worms have been doing an amazing job over the last few months and we're running out of room to start new batches. Help us make space, feed the worms, and boost your plants' growth!
June 21, 2014
Butterfly count at UofL’s Horner Wildlife Sanctuary in Oldham County Saturday, June 21st 10am-3pm (Rain date: Sunday, June 22) All are invited to participate in the 38th annual butterfly count at UofL’s Horner Wildlife Sanctuary near Brownsboro, led by UofL biology professor emeritus Charles Covell and other butterfly specialists, as part of a national effort to monitor butterfly populations across the country. Experts will teach people how to identify the butterflies they see. Count leaders will supply nets but volunteers can use cameras, binoculars and notebooks to gather information. For more information, contact Covell at 502-639-2691 or covell@louisville.edu. Participants should wear hats, hiking shoes, long pants and long-sleeved shirts and bring water, lunch and insect repellent. Meet at 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Sugar Babe Antiques in Crestwood, about one mile northwest of Exit 14 off Interstate 71 and about 20 miles north of Louisville.
June 20, 2014
Garden Commons Meeting & Eating! Friday, June 20th, 3pm at Cultural Center Interested in health, sustainability, good food, and growing things?! We need your help to make our garden grow! Please join us as we make plans, discuss needs and possibilities, and divide tasks and responsibilities for the summer management of UofL's organic Garden Commons! The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to fresh-picked fruit, lettuce, mint, herbs, and whatever else is ready for harvest!
June 19, 2014
Faculty Field Trip - Civil Rights Tour of Louisville Thursday, June 19th 5:30-8:30pm, leaving from Freedom Park (3rd & Cardinal) Celebrate Juneteenth with a Civil Rights Tour of Louisville where you will learn how the 20th-century civil rights movement changed and continues to change lives in the Louisville area. Led by Dr. Cate Fosl, director of UofL's Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research. Stops include Old Central High School, Zion Baptist Church,Chickasaw Park, home of Carl and Anne Braden, boyhood home of Muhammad Ali,Western Branch Library, and Quinn Chapel. $20 bus tour includes a 1960's picnic box dinner. More info & registration here.
June 12, 2014
Group Bike Ride: Cherokee Park to HSC Thursday, June 12th 7:30am, Leaves from Lexington Rd & Cherokee Park Rd Get your bike commuting season in gear! UofL's Get Healthy Now is organizing fun monthly group bike rides to campus from various locations around town. All staff, faculty, and students are welcome to ride. All experience levels welcome and all riders will receive a brief orientation and Louisville bike map. Participants must provide their own bicycle and accessories (helmet required). Ride Schedule: • June 12th 7:30am: Cherokee Park to HSC (4 miles) • July 10th 7am: Seneca Park to Belknap (7.5 miles) • August 8th 7:30am: Pedal with the President from Amelia Place, 2515 Longest Ave (4.3 miles)
Garden Commons Workday & Harvest! Friday, June 6th, 4-6pm at Cultural Center Interested in health, sustainability, good food, and growing things?! We need your help to make our garden grow! Please join us as we expand, plant, weed, and water UofL's organic Garden Commons! We'll be installing several new plants, including perennial berry bushes, herbs, and annual vegetables. No prior experience necessary. Tools and gloves provided. Dress to get dirty. The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to fresh-picked strawberries, lettuce, peas, spinach, mint, herbs, and whatever else is ready for harvest! Details and RSVP here.
June 2, 2014
From Foreclosure to Fair Lending: Occupy, Inequality, and the Role of Advocacy Monday, June 2nd at 12:30pm in Room 123 Urban Studies Institute (426 W Bloom St) This lecture will be presented by Dr. Gregory D. Squires, Professor of Sociology and Public Policy & Public Administration at George Washington University. Dr. Squires is considered one of the top urban thinkers in America. He has produced 15 books, 60 refereed articles, and op-ed pieces in the Washington Post, New York Times and other major daily newspapers and magazines. He has worked with the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Commission, HUD, the Federal Reserve, and several non-profit organizations and has testified before various Congressional committees and state and local legislatures. Dr. Squires’ research has explored mortgage and insurance redlining, health impacts of foreclosure, environmental predictors of premature death, housing discrimination via the internet, and the impact of inequality on the foreclosure crisis. Sponsored by: UofL Sociology, KIESD & Sustainable Urban Neighborhoods; and Bellarmine University Dept. of Sociology. Questions: (502) 852-8557
June 2, 2014
The Walkable Dividend: The Impact of Walkability on Housing and Socio-Economic Composition in Louisville Monday, June 2nd at 10am in Room 117 Urban Studies Institute (426 W Bloom St) Join us for a rich discussion on the impact of walkability on Louisville neighborhoods as UofL Urban & Public Affairs Ph.D candidate Wesley Meares defends his dissertation.
May 30, 2014
Group Bike Ride: Tyler Park to UofL for Bike To Work Day Friday, May 30th 7:30am Leaves from Tyler Park Get your bike commuting season in gear! UofL's Get Healthy Now is organizing fun monthly group bike rides to campus from various locations around town. All staff, faculty, and students are welcome to ride. All experience levels welcome and all riders will receive a brief orientation and Louisville bike map. Participants must provide their own bicycle and accessories (helmet required). Register for Louisville's Bike To Work Day and you'll be entered to win a free bike! Ride Schedule: • May 30th 7:30am: Tyler Park to Belknap or HSC for Bike to Work Day (3.5 miles) • June 12th 7:30am: Cherokee Park to HSC (4 miles) • July 10th 7am: Seneca Park to Belknap (7.5 miles) • August 28th 7:30am: Pedal with the President from Amelia Place, 2515 Longest Ave (4.3 miles)
May 29 to Oct. 16, 2014
UofL Belknap Farmers’ Market Thursdays, 3:30-6:00pm May 29th to Oct. 16th (no market July 3rd) At 3rd St & Brandeis Ave in front of The Ville Grill UofL has launched a new Farmers' Market on Belknap Campus! Stop by for farm-fresh local products, including fruits, vegetables, eggs, meats, baked goods, honey, popcorn, canned goods, crafts, bottled teas, plant-based prepared meals, and more. The Office of Health Promotion will also be on hand to provide healthy local food samples and cooking demos. Open weekly, rain or shine! Email comments/questions. Follow us on
May 23, 2014
Garden Commons Meeting & Eating! Friday, May 23rd, 3pm at Cultural Center Interested in health, sustainability, good food, and growing things?! We need your help to make our garden grow! Please join us as we make plans, discuss needs and possibilities, and divide tasks and responsibilities for the summer management of UofL's organic Garden Commons! The Garden Commons is open to participation throughout the year from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to fresh-picked strawberries, lettuce, spinach, mint, and herbs! Details and RSVP here.
May 17, 2014
8th Annual Kentucky Women’s Book Festival Saturday, May 17th, 9:00am - 3:30pm in Ekstrom Library Free sessions; lunch $16 A diverse group of Kentucky women writers will share their experiences and works with participants. Author presentations and workshops, book sales and signings and a keynote luncheon will give participants a chance to connect over their favorite pastimes, reading and writing. This year's authors/presenters include: George Ella Lyon, Bobbie Ann Mason, Alison Atlee, Sonja de Vries, Jannene Winstead & Leborah Goodwin, Holly Goddard Jones, Sena Jeter Naslund, Nancy Gall-Clayton & Kathi E. B. Ellis, and Mariam Williams. The Kentucky Women’s Book Festival is sponsored by: University Libraries, UofL Women's Center, The Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research; Commission on Diversity & Racial Equality; Commission on the Status of Women; LGBT Center; Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity and International Affairs; Masterson's Catering and Women Who Write. For more information, please contact Phyllis Webb at 502.852.8976 or womenctr@louisville.edu. All events are free and open to all, except for the mid-day lunch.
May 16, 2014
Cooking Demo & Tasting: Lunches Gone Local (for Employees) Friday, May 16th 11-11:20am at HSC's City Cafe Learn how to fix healthy, delicious lunches using the bounty of Kentucky-proud local ingredients! Free for employees. S - A - V - O - R the moment! Dr. Martin Seligman's research shows that engaging your senses and savoring the moment increases your overall happiness and energy level. Join us for this Take 20 and relish the taste, texture and advantages of local ingredients. You will savor the moment and learn how to incorporate more fresh local products into your meals. You deserve a short 20- minute "energizing break." Register here.
Cooking Demo & Tasting: Lunches Gone Local (for Employees) Wednesday, May 14th 11-11:20am at the Cardinal Burger Company (SAC 2nd Floor) Learn how to fix healthy, delicious lunches using the bounty of Kentucky-proud local ingredients! Free for employees. S - A - V - O - R the moment! Dr. Martin Seligman's research shows that engaging your senses and savoring the moment increases your overall happiness and energy level. Join us for this Take 20 and relish the taste, texture and advantages of local ingredients. You will savor the moment and learn how to incorporate more fresh local products into your meals. You deserve a short 20- minute "energizing break." Register here.
May 10, 2014
Greener Grads Gown Recovery Program at UofL Commencement Saturday, May 10th, KFC Yum! Center Graduating? Take the Sustainability Graduation Pledge to make social and environmental responsibility part of your life after UofL! Immediately following the ceremony, look for the containers marked Greener Grads and drop your gown inside. SGA and Greener Grads are helping to green up Commencement! Join us in this nation-wide effort to recover, repurpose and reuse one million graduation gowns this year. Together we can reduce the mass production and breathe new life into old gowns. Donate your gown after graduation and we will make sure it gets a new life and stays out of the dump. It may seem like a small contribution to you, but every gown counts! Join the conversation. Tell us about your graduation and plans for the future #GreenerGradsUL We will even feature you on our website. Twitter/Instagram/Facebook @GreenerGrads We need volunteers willing to help staff the collection stations during Commencement! Sign-up here.
May 1 to Sept. 30, 2014
National Bike Challenge! May 1st to September 30th, 2014 Saddle up and ride for team UofL in the 2014 National Bike Challenge! Show your support for a healthy lifestyle and sustainable transportation. Register as an individual, or create a team of 5 to compete against your peers. Your miles cycled will count towards the University of Louisville (workplace or school) total, as well as qualify employees for great individual and team prizes through Get Healthy Now, including the grand prize of a $400 voucher to a local bike shop! Individual Registration: 1. Visit nationalbikechallenge.org 2. Click “join” 3. Select “The University of Louisville” as your workplace (students register for “University of Louisville” under school category) Team Registration: 1. All team members must complete individual registration (see above) 2. Click “my account” link at top right of page 3. Scroll down and click “start one” under team heading (or “search” if you want to join an existing team) 4. Submit team name and 5 person (maximum) roster to ghn@louisville.edu The National Bike Challenge is open to everyone, however the Get Healthy Now competition is restricted to UofL employees, retirees, and their spouses/qualifying adults.
Lighten Your Load! Friday, April 25th 1-3pm (special presentation: 1:30pm) in Miller Hall, FYRC Help us celebrate sustainability with UofL Provost Shirley Willihnganz and Goodwill Vice President Dr. Marsha Berry. Please bring donations to the designated boxes in each residence hall! Moving out? Don't throw it out! During the spring move out, UofL students can donate clothing, shoes, accessories, small kitchen appliances (blenders, toasters, microwaves, etc.), small electronics (radios, clocks, etc.), decor, backpacks/purses, school supplies, and more. Goodwill collection bins will be available in the lobbies of the following residence halls from April 11 - May 13: - Bettie Johnson Hall - Center Hall - Community Park - Kurz Hall - Louisville Hall - Miller Hall - Threlkeld Hall - Unitas Tower - UTA - Wellness House The Give and Go program is a partnership between Keep America Beautiful® and Goodwill Industries with support from the College & University Recycling Coalition. Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is proud to partner with UofL Housing & Residence Life for this initiative! For more information: Heather Hise, Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, 502-553-6893; or Bryan Mathis, UofL, 502-641-7286.
April 24, 2014
Urban Studies Garden Planting Thursday, April 24th at 3:15pm, Urban Studies Institute (426 W Bloom St) Join us to help plant small starts in the Urban & Public Affairs Horticulture Zone! For about 45 minutes, we will be planting flowers, herbs, tomatoes, peppers, okra, spinach, lettuce, kale, and cantaloupe. We will be joined by a group of children from UofL's Early Learning Campus at the Family Scholar House.
April 23, 2014
Professional Development: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Wednesday, April 23rd, 2-3:30pm, Human Resources 103A Mindfulness is all about paying attention - learning to spend more time focused on what is happening in the present moment, in an open and accepting manner. One major source of stress is being preoccupied with events of the past or future we have no control over. You can help manage stress by living more fully in the present. This 90 minute program will introduce some simple mindfulness practices you can incorporate into daily life to be more attentive to life on a moment-by-moment basis. Mindfulness-based stress reduction was originally developed at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center and is now taught on a world-wide basis. Please Register Here.
April 22, 2014
Beargrass Falls dedication Tuesday, April 22nd, noon at Karen Lynch Park (Brownsboro Rd & Story Ave) Officials at UofL, Louisville Metro, MSD and Butchertown Neighborhood Association will celebrate Earth Day by dedicating a new 'green' neighborhood park. UofL students and researchers have helped launch several projects at Beargrass Falls, a new sustainability education park at Brownsboro Road and Story Avenue in Butchertown. These include a concrete waterfall that adds oxygen to polluted Beargrass Creek; a pilot water treatment plant that uses no fossil fuels or chemicals; and a rain garden that drains storm water away from sewers.
Ninth District Louisville Metro Council Member Tina Ward-Pugh, Metropolitan Sewer District Executive Director Greg Heitzman, UofL environmentalist Russ Barnett and others will dedicate the site on Earth Day, April 22, at noon. Besides Louisville Metro’s Ninth District, MSD and UofL, the Butchertown Neighborhood Association, WaterStep, Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana, Louisville Metro Parks, Jefferson County Cooperative Extension Service, Get Outdoors Kentucky, Youth Build Louisville, University of Kentucky and others have contributed to the park’s development.
Beargrass Creek, which drains 61 square miles of Metro Louisville, has three forks—Muddy, Middle and South—that empty into the Ohio River. Much of the ground around the creek has been paved or built on, and pollution and bacteria has built up in the stream for decades. The goals of the park, located next to MSD’s Beargrass Creek Pump Station, are to improve water quality in the creek, serve as a site for environmental research, show people how to make sustainable choices and offer a model for other neighborhoods.
April 22, 2014
Faculty Workshop: Green Threads – Sustainability across the curriculum Reading Day, Tuesday, April 22nd, 9am - 4:15pm, Urban Studies Institute Room 117 Interested in integrating themes of environmental, social & economic stewardship into your courses? The Sustainability Council invites full- & part-time faculty from all disciplines to participate in the 2014 Green Threads workshop on Earth Day, April 22. We’ll explore ways to embed sustainability into your curriculum. You’ll receive a $500 honorarium, resources for course development, info on local sustainability issues, & a new network of faculty from across UofL. Download the application and submit to Margaret Carrerio by March 19, 2014. Full details on Green Threads here.
April 18, 2014
UofL EcoReps Greenhouse Workday Friday, April 18th, 4-5pm, Cultural Center A hands-on workday to help turn our under-utilized greenhouse at the Garden Commons into a productive space! The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move faculty, staff & students beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL. We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and certification as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This is the last in our spring series of 4th Friday Greenhouse Workdays from 4-5pm at the Cultural Center. Please join us to learn more about sustainability and each other, whether you’re a recycler, avid bike commuter, local foodie, or social justice advocate! More info and sign-up form on EcoReps website.
April 18, 2014
Wildflower Garden (Lawn Replacement) Planting Friday, April 18th, 2pm at Parrish Court, south end of Humanities Quad Help us get rid of some of the lawn on campus that must currently be mowed and maintained with fossil fuels by planting the area with native, low-maintenance plants. UofL will provide the tools and plants. This event is a partnership between UofL's student environmental organization, Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions (GRASS), and the Physical Plant grounds crew.
April 18, 2014
2014 Mickey R. Wilhelm Solar Flight Competition Fridays, April 18th, 9am - Noon, Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium The 2014 Mickey R. Wilhelm Solar Flight Competition will feature teams of students from the Speed School of Engineering. These teams have designed and built to scale, a variety of fully solar-powered aircraft. Come cheer on these brave souls as they pit their ingenuity and will against the challenges of gravity, sustained flight and solar energy harvesting. Clouds and high wind cancel.
April 17, 2014
GRASS Movie Night: The Ghosts In Our Machine Thursday, April 17th at 5:30pm in Ekstrom Library's Chao Auditorium UofL's student environmental group, GRASS, rounds out its spring environmental film series with the Louisville premier of The Ghosts In Our Machine, a multi-award winning documentary that illuminates the lives of individual animals living within and rescued from the machine of our modern world. Through the heart and photographic lens of acclaimed photographer Jo-Anne McArthur, we become intimately familiar with a cast of non-human animals. The film follows Jo-Anne over the course of a year as she photographs several animal stories in parts of Canada, the U.S. and in Europe. Each story is a window into global animal industries: Food, Fashion, Entertainment and Research. This stunning film charts McArthur’s efforts to bring wider attention to a topic that most of humankind strives hard to avoid. Are non-human animals property to be owned and used, or are they sentient beings deserving of rights? Co-sponsored by UofL EcoReps. Join us for free refreshments in the lobby starting at 5:30pm (bring your own plate, cup, and silverware to minimize waste!), the film at 6pm, and an engaging discussion panel after the film featuring UofL faculty: Philosophy professor Dr Stephen Hanson, Anthropology professor and local farmer Jeneen Wiche, and Research Resources Facility director Dr William King.
April 17, 2014
Recycle Rally and Trash Ball Tournament Thursday, April 17th, Noon-2pm in SAC Multi-Purpose Room The Recycle Rally will be a trash ball tournament - Each person will have 30 seconds to "shoot" an empty plastic bottle into a recycling bin from 15 feet away. At the end of the tournament the scores of team members will be added together for a team score but you can also compete individually. There will be prizes for participating including a drawing for a free meal plan for the Fall semester and Ville Grill vouchers good for the rest of this semester! Also we will be "trash talking" and quizzing people about recyclables in the SAC as they are walking out.
April 17, 2014
Group Bike Ride: Iroquois Park to Belknap Thursday, April 17th 7:30am, Leaves from Rundill Rd & Iroquois Park access road Get your bike commuting season in gear! UofL's Get Healthy Now is organizing fun monthly group bike rides to campus from various locations around town. All staff, faculty, and students are welcome to ride. All experience levels welcome and all riders will receive a brief orientation and Louisville bike map. Participants must provide their own bicycle and accessories (helmet required). Ride Schedule: • April 17th 7:30am: Iroquois Park to Belknap (4.25 miles) • May 30th 7:30am: Tyler Park to Belknap or HSC for Bike to Work Day (3.5 miles) • June 12th 7:30am: Cherokee Park to HSC (4 miles) • July 10th 7am: Seneca Park to Belknap (7.5 miles) • August 28th 7:30am: Pedal with the President from Amelia Place, 2515 Longest Ave (4.3 miles)
Grawemeyer Education award winner Diane Ravitch will discuss her book The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice are Undermining Education. The work chronicles her decades-long journey from reform advocate to critic and encourages a return to school curriculum that values art, literature, creativity and problem solving. Ravitch, who served in the U.S. Department of Education in both the George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton administrations, formerly was a strong advocate for reforms such as standardized testing, teacher accountability and school choice. In 2010, however, she concluded that those policies were flawed and did something rarely seen in public life—she admitted she was wrong. Her change of heart came about gradually as she saw more American students fall behind their international peers and fail to grasp a big picture understanding of historical events, political issues and scientific phenomena.
April 16, 2014
Power and Planning in the Deconstruction of Urban Freeway Wednesday, April 16th 1:30-3:30pm in Room 123 Urban Studies Institute (426 W Bloom St) Urban & Public Affairs Ph.D candidate Doddy Iskandar will present dissertation research on “Power and Planning in the Deconstruction of Urban Freeway: A case study of San Francisco and Milwaukee."
April 13, 2014
Reception and Presentation of the “Community Spirit Award” Sunday, April 13th, 4-6pm at the Yearlings Club (4309 W. Broadway) The UofL/Yearlings Club Forum Series will host the Eleventh Annual Community Reception and the presentation of the Second Annual Community Spirit Award to individuals and organizations who demonstrate a sustained commitment to improving the quality of life of citizens and students in our community. These “unsung heroes” are volunteers and professionals whose civic engagement and social responsibility extends beyond their expected service. The College of Arts and Sciences’ international, diversity and outreach programs offer the free, public discussions in partnership with the Yearlings Club. The events run from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. the second Sunday of each month from September through April at the Yearlings Club, 4309 W. Broadway, and include light refreshments. The series seeks to bring faculty members and residents together to share expertise, discuss issues and forge common bonds. See Spring 2014 schedule here.
April 11 to May 13, 2014
Give & Go! Move-Out Waste Reduction April 11th through May 13th, 2014 Moving out? Don't throw it out! During the spring move out, UofL students can donate clothing, shoes, accessories, small kitchen appliances (blenders, toasters, microwaves, etc.), small electronics (radios, clocks, etc.), decor, backpacks/purses, school supplies, and more. Goodwill collection bins will be available in the lobbies of the following residence halls from April 11 - May 13: - Bettie Johnson Hall - Center Hall - Community Park - Kurz Hall - Louisville Hall - Miller Hall - Threlkeld Hall - Unitas Tower - UTA - Wellness House The Give and Go program is a partnership between Keep America Beautiful® and Goodwill Industries with support from the College & University Recycling Coalition. Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is proud to partner with UofL Housing & Residence Life for this initiative! For more information: Heather Hise, Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, 502-553-6893; or Bryan Mathis, UofL, 502-641-7286.
April 10, 2014
The Public Trust Doctrine: Our Inherent and Inalienable Property Right Thursday, April 10th at 6pm, Law School Room 275 Join us for this year's Boehl Distinguished Lecture in Land Use Policy, featuring Professor Mary Christina Wood of the University of Oregon. Professor Wood developed the concept of using the public trust doctrine to address climate change and the environment and is the author of a recent landmark book, Nature's Trust: Environmental Law for a New Ecological Age (Cambridge University Press, 2014). The Lecture is open to the public. Please come to hear one of the nation's leading environmental and property thinkers, with a short reception to follow. Facebook Event site.
April 9, 2014
Brandeis Medal Celebration & Dinner: Eugene Robinson with Bob Edwards Wednesday, April 9th at 6pm, The Brown Hotel (335 W. Broadway) Cost: $75. Registration required by March 25: Rebecca Wimberg at Rebecca.wimberg@louisville.edu or 502-852-6879. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Eugene Robinson will receive the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law’s 2014 Brandeis Medal. The prize is the school’s highest honor and goes to advocates for social justice.
Eugene Robinson
“This award recognizes those who are champions for fundamental human rights and social justice,” said law dean Susan Duncan. “That’s why Eugene is so perfect for this award. Through his life’s work he has been an influential voice calling for equality, freedom and human compassion.” Robinson is an author, columnist, political commentator and a former assistant managing editor of The Washington Post. His most recent book, “Disintegration: The Splintering of Black America,” was published in 2010. The event will take a unique approach, said Laura Rothstein, a law professor and co-chair of the Brandeis Award Committee. “Since Eugene writes about many issues, we didn’t want to limit him to one topic. So he will have on-stage discussion with fellow journalist and UofL alumnus Bob Edwards in a format that is similar to the Kentucky Author Forum,” said Rothstein. Topics expected to be covered include Edward Snowden and government transparency, “stand-your-ground” laws, racial disparity in crime sentencing, affirmative action and voting rights. Bob Edwards, host of “The Bob Edwards Show” on Sirius XM Radio and “Bob Edwards Weekend” distributed by Public Radio International, is well-known as the first host of National Public Radio's “Morning Edition.” Edwards is a 1969 graduate of UofL.
April 9, 2014
Professional Development: Campus Sustainability Tour RESCHEDULED DUE TO PARTICIPANT AVAILABILITY! WILL NOW TAKE PLACE: Wednesday, Apr. 9th 2:00-3:30pm Leaves from Garden Commons at the Cultural Center All UofL employees are encouraged to join us for a Belknap Campus Sustainability Walking Tour and professional development session! This dynamic and engaging session led by experts in the field will provide you with a helpful introduction to the basic principles of sustainability and how to apply them in your professional and personal decision-making at work and at home. This professional development session has been designed to offer staff and faculty at any level with a wide variety of practical tips that you can use to help UofL shift our culture towards become better stewards of the environment while saving money and helping build a brighter tomorrow for society. Attendees will better understand UofL's commitment to sustainability and learn how each step we take contributes to big results for us individually, for the university, and for the broader community. The session will also introduce you to UofL’s new Eco-Reps Program, which gives you the opportunity to go deeper with follow-up trainings online, a certification, group and individual service projects, and the empowerment of becoming a point-person for sustainability in your unit. Please register here.
April 9, 2014
UofL EcoReps Workshop & Free Lunch: Transportation Bicycling & Bike Maintenance Wednesday, April 9th at Noon, SAC W312 Get your fossil-fuel-free ride ready for spring! The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move faculty, staff & students beyond talk to action for a sustainable UofL. We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and certification as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This event concludes our spring series of 2nd Wednesday Workshops for EcoReps. Please join us to learn more about sustainability and each other, whether you’re a recycler, avid bike commuter, local foodie, or social justice advocate! More info and sign-up form on EcoReps website.
April 5, 2014
Ali Shuffle 10K Run/Walk Saturday, April 5, 8am start at West End School (3628 Virginia Ave, Louisville, KY) Registration: $15 for students; $20 public Walk, run or volunteer for fitness, peace and community in the third annual Ali Shuffle, sponsored by UofL's Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice. We're reaching out to people across the city with the unifying theme “Connecting Communities One Step at a Time.” Participants will walk or run 10K from West Louisville to the downtown museum that bears his name, the Muhammad Ali Center, celebrating the neighborhoods they pass through along the way and the life of Muhammad Ali. Ali made his professional mark in boxing and is leaving a personal legacy of peace building. The Ali Shuffle benefits UofL's Muhammad Ali Scholars, who are learning peace building techniques to apply at home and around the world. The Ali Shuffle 10K is more than a run/walk; it is about “Connecting Communities One Step at a Time.” We need your participation to make it a great celebration!
Questions? Want to volunteer to help? Contact: Mikal Forbush at 502-852-1493
April 4-17, 2014
Cards Go Green Weeks! April 4-17, 2014 UofL Athletics and Student Athletes Taking Action will host Cards Go Green Weeks, featuring a shoe donation drive (raising funds for WaterStep) and sustainability promotions at a series of five FREE home games. We aim to raise awareness about sustainability amongst our fans, and to encourage people to live a more green lifestyle through announcements, demonstrations, and informational booths. Schedule:
Friday 4/4 at 11AM Women's Tennis (Bass-Rudd Tennis Center)
Sunday 4/6 at 1PM Baseball (Jim Patterson Stadium)
Sunday 4/6 at 2PM Men's Tennis (Bass-Rudd Tennis Center)
Saturday 4/12 at 12 PM Softball (Ulmer Stadium)
Thursday 4/17 at 4 PM Women's Lacrosse (UofL Lacrosse Stadium)
March 31 to April 6, 2014
Spring Sustainability Week March 31 - April 6, 2014 The Student Activities Board is organizing a Sustainability Week on campus for the first week in April! Events will include:
Monday, March 31st, 11am-1pm: Alternative Transportation Fair (Red Barn Plaza) - Join us for free food and info about the many ways to get around without a car of your own: bicycles, bus, UofL CarShare, and ride-sharing. Bring your bike for free bike tune-ups!
Monday, March 31st, 4pm: Justice for Chiapas! (Ekstrom 117A) - Join our Mexican guest, Azalia Hernandez, as we explore Autonomy and Human Rights in the Indigenous Communities of Southern Mexico.
Wednesday, April 2nd, 11am-2pm: Cardinal Sustainability Market (Red Barn Plaza) - Come check out both on-campus and off-campus resources for students to live more sustainable lives.
Wednesday, April 2nd, 5pm: Peace Corps Information Session (Ekstrom W104) - Learn about the personal and professional rewards of international outreach and sustainable development service work through the U.S. Peace Corps.
CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN: Thursday, April 3rd, 5-8 pm: Junk to Funk! (next to The Ville Grill) - UofL Dining will be partnering with the UofL Free Store to host a yard sale/swap while creating art, jewelry & reusable shopping bags from old t-shirts!
Friday, April 4th, 1-3 pm: UofL Free Store (Unitas Tower basement)
March 31 - April 5, 2014
Africa Week 2014 Monday, March 31 - Saturday, April 5 UofL’s African Student Union presents Africa Week 2014, including the following events:
MONDAY, March 31, 7pm, SAC Floyd Theatre Documentary Screening and Discussion Panel on Gay Rights in Uganda "Call Me Kuchu” sheds light on Uganda, where a new bill threatens to make homosexuality punishable by death and follows the life of David Kato, Uganda’s first openly gay man and the violence that led to his murder.
TUESDAY, April 1, 5pm, Ekstrom's Chao Auditorium Peace & Tolerance through music - A lecture by Yaya Diallo The goal of this event is to discuss the possibilities of achieving peace in Africa. In the past 10 years, there have be reports of war and civil unrest in 22 difference African countries resulting from religious and tribal disagreements. We have invited the Malian scholar and drummer, Yaya Diallo to speak about his book “Peace and Tolerance” along with a book signing.
WEDNESDAY, April 2, 11am-2pm, Strickler Lobby African Food Invasion with “Taste of Diversity" food from Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, and Ethiopia
THURSDAY, April 3, 5:30-7:30pm, Cultural Center MPR Nigerian Osogbo Art Workshop Situated in the southwest of Nigeria, Oṣhogbo is both a Yoruba city kingdom and an important chapter in the history of modern African art. After a short lecture about West African art and there will be an Oṣogbo art demonstration and lesson.
FRIDAY, April 4, Noon-1pm, West Plaza: Drum Circle
SATURDAY, April 5, 6-10pm, SAC Multipurpose Room: AFRICAN NIGHT
Full details here. Sponsored by: Club Programming Committee, Commission on Diversity and Racial Equality, A&S International Diversity & Outreach Programs, Office of Diversity and International Affairs, the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, Anthropology Department, Muhammad Ali Institute, International Center, LGBT Center, College of Business Student Council.
March 31, 2014
Justice for Chiapas! Autonomy and Human Rights in the Indigenous Communities of Southern Mexico Monday, March 31st, 4pm in Ekstrom Library, Room 117A The Anthropology Department is hosting this talk featuring Azalia Hernandez of the Fray Bartolome de las Casas Human Rights Center and Mexico Solidarity Network representative Stuart Schussler. Azalia will speak on the human rights situation in Chiapas, Mexico, the Fray Bartolome Center’s work, and the role of international solidarity. The Center has been widely recognized for accompanying indigenous communities building autonomy, documenting human rights abuses, and being at the service of poor and marginalized peoples organizing for a better life. Sponsored by: Departments of Anthropology, Latin American and Latino Studies, Political Science, and the Anne Branden Institute for Social Justice Research.
March 28, 2014
UofL EcoReps Greenhouse Workday Friday, March 28th, 4-5pm, Cultural Center A hands-on workday to help turn our under-utilized greenhouse at the Garden Commons into a productive space! The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move faculty, staff & students beyond talk to action for a sustainable UofL. We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and certification as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring we begin a series of 4th Friday Greenhouse Workdays from 4-5pm at the Cultural Center (next: Apr. 18). Please join us to learn more about sustainability and each other, whether you’re a recycler, avid bike commuter, local foodie, or social justice advocate! More info and sign-up form on EcoReps website.
March 27, 2014
GRASS Movie Night: Deep Down: A Story from the Heart of Coal Country Thursday, March 27th at 5pm in the Cultural Center UofL's student environmental group, GRASS, continues its spring environmental film series with a free dinner (vegetarian options available!) and a different, provocative movie screening and discussion each month. Films will be shown monthly on Thursdays at 5pm. On March 27th, we'll be screening Deep Down: A Story from the Heart of Coal Country(57 min.) - Deep in the Appalachian mountains of eastern Kentucky, where coal is king, Beverly May and Terry Ratliff find themselves at the center of a contentious community battle over a proposed mountaintop removal coal mine.
March 26, 2014
Zero Out on Plate Waste! Wednesday, March 26th, 5-7pm at The Ville Grill This event is focused on getting students to only take what they are going to eat while at The Ville Grill. We'll be creating a visual of all of the perfectly good food that we are having to compost by taking photos of diners' plates as they bring them to the dish station and then compiling those photos into one large photo for installation in The Ville Grill. We'll also be encouraging people to think about taking their own utensils or plates when possible and using cloth napkins instead of paper ones when they aren't eating at The Ville Grill.
March 25-26, 2014
Conscious College Road Tour Tuesday - Wednesday, March 25-26 UofL will host the 3rd Annual Conscious College Road Tour on March 25-26!The Tour, organized by Teens Turning Green is designed to inform, inspire, and prompt students and campuses to opt for a more sustainable college lifestyle through a multifaceted approach. Events include:
Wednesday, March 26th,10am-Noon, Shumaker Research Building Room 139 Town Hall Meeting:The Sustainability Council will host a forum to bring together students, faculty, and administrators from diverse campus affiliations for discussion around a key campus sustainability challenge. The goal will be to discuss as a group the sustainability challenge, make a plan, divide tasks, and set goals and a time line. The more participation cross discipline, and with the presence of department leadership, the stronger the outcomes will be.
Wednesday, March 26th, Noon - 4pm, Humanities Quad The Conscious Information Station:An informational tabling event to inform and inspire a more conscious approach to daily life. Open to all students, faculty, and staff, the tabling event will offer free demos, sampling, and tips about conscious living along with a series of informative resource boards to prompt discussion and conversation.
Wednesday, March 26th, 4:30-6pm, Ekstrom W204 - Dinnerwith campus sustainability leaders to discuss next steps
March 20, 2014
Spatial Ecologist, Mark Lewis: Using Mathematics to Understand Territories Thursday, March 20th at 6pm, Strickler Hall Room 101 How can math help scientists understand how wolves and coyotes protect their territories – and even how urban gangs defend their turf? A March 20 speaker at the University of Louisville will explain how the studies of math and biology intersect in the formation of spatial patterns. University of Alberta professor Mark Lewis will discuss "Using Mathematics to Understand Territories" in this free, public annual Bullitt lecture sponsored by the UofL mathematics department. Lewis will talk about how biologically based rules can be put into mathematical models to predict spatial patterns that occur in nature and how the work is supported by radio tracking of animals. Focusing on spatial ecology, his research group applies mathematical modeling to biological problems such as predicting the population spread of invasive species and modeling territorial patterns of wolves.
March 20, 2014
Group Bike Ride: Beargrass Nature Preserve to Belknap Thursday, March 20th 7:30am, Leaves from intersection of Trevilian Way & Ridgefield Road Get your bike commuting season in gear! UofL's Get Healthy Now is organizing fun monthly group bike rides to campus from various locations around town. All staff, faculty, and students are welcome to ride. All experience levels welcome and all riders will receive a brief orientation and Louisville bike map. Participants must provide their own bicycle and accessories (helmet required). Today's ride is 4 miles from Beargrass Nature Preserve to Belknap Campus (approximately 15-20 minutes). Ride Schedule: • March 20th 7:30am: Beargrass Nature Preserve to Belknap (4 miles) • April 17th 7:30am: Iroquois Park to Belknap (4.25 miles) • May 16th 7:30am: National Bike to Work Day • June 12th 7:30am: Cherokee Park to HSC (4 miles) • July 10th 7am: Seneca Park to Belknap (7.5 miles) • August 7:30am: Pedal with the President from Amelia Place, 2515 Longest Ave (4.3 miles)
March 19, 2014
UofL EcoReps Workshop & Free Lunch: Starting an Organic Garden Wednesday, March 19th at Noon, SAC W312 The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move faculty, staff & students beyond talk to action for a sustainable UofL. We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and certification as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring we begin a series of 2nd Wednesday Workshops for EcoReps at noon in the SAC: Mar. 19 – Starting an Organic Garden Apr. 9 – Transportation Bicycling Tips & Bike Maintenance Workshop Please join us to learn more about sustainability and each other, whether you’re a recycler, avid bike commuter, local foodie, or social justice advocate! More info and sign-up form on EcoReps website.
March 19, 2014
Analysis of Social Costs of gentrification in Over-the-Rhine: A Qualitative Approach Wednesday, March 19th at Noon, Room 123 Urban Studies Institute (426 W Bloom St) Urban & Public Affairs PhD candidate Shireen Deobhakta will present her research on the social costs of urban gentrification.
March 18, 2014
Peace Corps Information Session Tuesday, March 18th at 5pm in Ekstrom Library, W104 Make a difference and launch your career! Learn about the personal and professional rewards of international outreach and sustainable development service work through the U.S. Peace Corps. As a Peace Corps Volunteer, you will help a community in need, gain valuable cross-cultural skills, and become a citizen of the world. Other benefits include full health and dental coverage in service, graduate school programs, and federal employment advantage. More than 215,000 Americans of all backgrounds and ages have served with the Peace Corps in 139 countries around the world. More info online, or contact: Laura Fonseca, Peace Corps Regional Representative, 502-533-8808, lfonseca2@peacecorps.gov
March 18, 2014
Sustainability Scholars Roundtable: Social Justice Tuesday, March 18, 2:30-3:45pm, Room 200 Urban Studies Institute (426 W. Bloom St.) To facilitate cross-disciplinary engagement in sustainability and resilience research the Sustainability Council will be hosting one-hour workshops featuring three UofL researchers speaking for ten minutes each, followed by discussion about possible overlapping research interests and the potential for collaboration. Workshops will focus on priority areas identified by the group. This final Spring 2014 workshop with feature UofL researchers: Matt Cave and team in Med School; Lauren Heberle and Center for Environmental Policy & Management; Charlie Zhang
March 18 & 20, 2014
Info Sessions for New UofL Vanpool Program If you currently drive more than 15 miles to campus each day and are interested in saving tons of money, time, and pollution, then consider the advantages of getting in on one of the newly forming vanpools. Please join us to learn all the details:
Winner of UofL’s first renewable energy prize speaks on "Graetzel cells" Monday, March 17th at 2:30pm in the Rauch Planetarium Swiss chemist Michael Graetzel, the winner of the University of Louisville’s first $50,000 Leigh Ann Conn Prize for Renewable Energy, will give this free public lecture. Graetzel, professor and director of the Laboratory of Photonics and Interfaces at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, Switzerland, is being recognized for merging nanoscience and photoconversion in his discovery of a new solar cell that is easier and less costly to produce than silicon-based cells.These semi-flexible solar cells – known as “Graetzel cells” – convert sunlight into electricity using earth-abundant materials. Mass production of the cells began in 2009.
March 17-18, 2014
Spring Bike Tune-Ups! Monday-Tuesday, March 17-18, 10am-4pm at the SAC Ramp UofL's Student Cycling Coalition will be hosting a 2-day bike maintenance workshop outside the SAC to help you get your bike ready to roll for the spring! We'll help you perform basic bicycle maintenance and repairs - just bring your bike! Open to the entire campus cycling community.
March 17-21, 2014
Israeli Apartheid Week, March 17-21, 2014 UofL Students for Justice in Palestine presents a full week of entertainment, learning, creative expression, and good discussions about solutions for peace and justice in Palestine & Israel. Refreshments will be provided at each event, so bring a reusable plate, utensils & cup to reduce waste. Sponsored by Louisville Committee for Peace in the Middle East, Jewish Voice for Peace, European-Americans for Palestine, and The Muslim Student Association. Event schedule:
Bikes on Campus: Best Practices for Policy & Enforcement Webinar Wednesday, March 12th 2:00-3:30pm, University Police Conference Room (Floyd St. Garage) Bicycles on campus are suddenly growing in popularity, as a cheap, fun, convenient, healthy and “green” way to get around. But how can campuses address the inevitable challenges of managing demand for bike parking, promoting the safety of cyclists and pedestrians, and encouraging cycling as part of an overall campus transportation system? Campuses across the country are addressing the issues of policies and enforcement, but it’s hard to know which models have met with the most success. The traditional elements of traffic safety, such as encouragement, education, enforcement, engineering and evaluation must be included in planning. Campus planners, police, transportation staff, students, faculty, staff, cycling groups and the community all play a pivotal role in improving the safety and convenience of cycling to and around campus. Bicycle and pedestrian planner Alison Kendall AICP, Principal of Kendall Planning + Design and author of the USC Campus Bicycle Master Plan, will discuss these issues, as well as how environment, equity and economics relate. She encourages discussion of common challenges and strategies faced by stakeholders in accommodating bikes on campus. UofL's Parking Office and VP for Business Affairs Office are hosting this webinar. Open to all. Please RSVP to Darlene Shircliff <darlene@louisville.edu> by February 19th if you would like to attend.
March 9, 2014
A Conversation on Comprehensive Immigration Reform Sunday, March 9th, 4-6pm at the Yearlings Club (4309 W. Broadway) Following the President's executive order implementing the Dream Act, the U.S. Senate passed a Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill, which is currently tabled by Speaker Boehner. Meanwhile, issues about citizenship, deportation, border security, etc., continue to concern voters. Learn from our panel conversation about immigration issues and its impact on our community and nation. The College of Arts and Sciences’ international, diversity and outreach programs offer the free, public discussions in partnership with the Yearlings Club. The events run from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. the second Sunday of each month from September through April at the Yearlings Club, 4309 W. Broadway, and include light refreshments. The series seeks to bring faculty members and residents together to share expertise, discuss issues and forge common bonds. See Spring 2014 schedule here.
March 8-14, 2014
Alternative Spring Break: New Orleans March 8-14, 2014 Program Fee: $500 ( includes: Meals; Transportation; Lodging; Service project materials; Cultural experiences) Alternative Service Breaks are designed to create both a volunteer experience and a cultural immersion for UofL students. There is a distinct focus on community building, relational leadership, and long-term personal impact. Program outcomes are achieved through direct service, intentional reflection, and shared experience. ASB trips are not designed to be comfortable. The trips are focused on direct service and meeting the unique needs of a community. Students who choose to participate should do so with an attitude of flexibility and servant-leadership. The trip is truly an alternative to a traditional spring break. Students who have participated in similar trips described their experiences to be both transformative and rewarding. Details here. Contact:Heidi Elmer at hmelme01@louisville.edu.
March 6-8, 2014
National Conference on The Black Family in America: Project Progress (1963-2013) 50 Years of Progress and Struggle: Where Do We Go From Here? March 6-8, 2014 Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport, 2735 Crittenden Drive (Conference); UofL (Youth) The University of Louisville’s Dr. Joseph H. McMillan National Black Family Conference is a premier conference of its kind addressing the rich history and struggles that African-Americans have had and the implications for the past, present, and future. The theme for this 41st year will be looking at 50 years of civil rights and social justice and how it has impacted the country and world. Guest speakers will include Al Sharpton and U.S. Rep. John Lewis. Conference Tracks include: Economic Empowerment, Education, Health & Wellness, Social Justice, Spiritual. For more information visit the conference website or contact: Tierney Bates, t.bates@louisville.edu, 502-852-0229
March 5, 2014
50th Anniversary Civil Rights March on Frankfort Wednesday, March 5th 9:30am-Noon at the State Capitol (700 Capitol Ave, Frankfort, KY) (Gather at the corner of 2nd ST and Capital AVE at 9:30am to line up in order to proceed to the State Capitol) The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights along with the other members of the Allied Organizations for Civil Rights proudly announces the upcoming 50th Anniversary Civil Rights March on Frankfort, with a commemorative march and rally. Everyone who is proud of Kentucky’s historic role in helping to end segregation by becoming the first state south of the Mason-Dixon Line to have a state Civil Rights Act is enthusiastically invited to participate. More information and a brief history of the 1964 march here.UofL's Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research is organizing a bus to Frankfort from Belknap campus for students to attend the march free. Those who want a seat on the bus should email Makayla Moore <mcmoor05@louisville.edu> and details will be sent.
Attorney, author and social justice activist Urvashi Vaid will analyze the gay rights movement during a free, public talk at UofL. Vaid is director of the Engaging Tradition Project at Columbia Law School’s Center for Gender and Sexuality Law. She has been a leader in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights advocacy and other social justice efforts for nearly three decades. Vaid is author of the essay collection Irresistible Revolution: Confronting Race, Class and the Assumptions of LGBT Politics and the political analysis Virtual Equality: The Mainstreaming of Gay & Lesbian Liberation. Vaid has been a columnist for The Advocate, a national gay and lesbian news magazine. This event is the annual Minx Auerbach lecture, which UofL’s women’s and gender studies department sponsors during Women’s History Month. For more information, contact Nancy Theriot at 502-852-8160 or nancyt@louisville.edu.
March 1, 2014
E-EXPO featuring speaker from NASA Alternative Fuel Vehicle Program Saturday, March 1st 10am-4pm, JB Speed School of Engineering With the theme “SPEEDing to the Next Frontier,” UofL's E-EXPO welcomes our keynote speaker from the NASA Alternative Fuel Vehicle Program, Jennifer Layton. Layton’s address will take place at 1 p.m. in the Ernst Hall auditorium. In addition to the keynote, visitors of all ages will be able to tour numerous open engineering laboratories and research centers as well as participate in many hands on activities and competitions sponsored by our engineering student societies throughout the day. Full details here.
Feb. 28, 2014
UofL EcoReps Greenhouse Workday Friday, Feb. 28th, 4-5pm, Cultural Center A hands-on workday to help turn our under-utilized greenhouse at the Garden Commons into a productive space! The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move faculty, staff & students beyond talk to action for a sustainable UofL. We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and certification as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring we begin a series of 4th Friday Greenhouse Workdays from 4-5pm at the Cultural Center (next: Mar. 28, Apr. 18). Please join us to learn more about sustainability and each other, whether you’re a recycler, avid bike commuter, local foodie, or social justice advocate! More info and sign-up form on EcoReps website.
Feb. 28, 2014
Campus Tree Advisory Committee - Spring 2014 Meeting Friday, Feb. 28th, 2:00-3:30pm in Ekstrom Library, Room W210 The Campus Tree Advisory Committee is open to all students, employees, and community members interested in helping UofL protect and expand its tree population on campus! We meet once a semester, so please join us! We have much to discuss and plan for! The agenda includes: • Tree Campus USA status and reporting review • Update of recent tree plantings, removals and maintenance plan • Planning for 2014 tree-related Service Learning Projects • Plan for a 2014 UofL Arbor Day Observance (potential date: Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014) • Revising UofL's Campus Tree Care Plan to include measurable Goals & Targets • Updates/Maintenance of Belknap Tree Tour • Update on Campus Tree Survey & UofL Tree App
Feb. 28, 2014
Sustainability Scholars Roundtable: Communities Under Stress & Resilient Communities Friday, February 28, 2:30-3:45pm, Room 200 Urban Studies Institute (426 W. Bloom St.) To facilitate cross-disciplinary engagement in sustainability and resilience research the Sustainability Council will be hosting one-hour workshops featuring three UofL researchers speaking for ten minutes each, followed by discussion about possible overlapping research interests and the potential for collaboration. Workshops will focus on priority areas identified by the group. Panelists include: Josh Human & the Center for Hazards Research; Russ Barnett & Barbara Polivka; and Linda Bailey
Feb. 28, 2014
Social-Ecological Resilience and Adaptive Watershed Governance Friday, Feb. 28th at noon in Schumaker Research Building 139 Law School professor Tony Arnold, director of UofL's Center for Land Use and Environmental Responsibility, will be speaking as a part of the Biology Department seminar series. Dr. Arnold holds the Boehl Chair in Property and Land Use and teaches law and urban planning courses in the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law and the Department of Urban and Public Affairs. His interdisciplinary, engaged scholarship focuses on society’s land use choices and practices that are related to the natural and human environment. Dr. Arnold seeks to identify principles, methods, and processes that promote environmentally responsible land uses and watershed management.
Feb. 28, 2014
Sustainable Business Plan Challenge Friday, Feb. 28th, 8:45am-5pm in Room 336, Harry Frazier Hall, College of Business Teams of students from six universities in the Midwest will pitch their “sustainable” business ideas in a regional competition hosted by the College of Business. Think “Shark Tank” goes green. Presenting teams are from UofL, Cleveland State University, University of Arkansas, University of Texas at Austin, Vanderbilt University and Washington University. The winner goes on to compete in the finals for up to $20,000 in business start-up cash. Additional Information: Donna Zinser Clark, 852-8523.
Feb. 27, 2014
Global Climate Change Panel Thursday, Feb. 27th at 6:30pm in Ekstrom Library's Chao Auditorium Have questions about Global Climate Change? What it is? How it affects you? What you can do about it? Come hear from students, activists, and faculty from various departments and disciplines as they answer all of your questions, explain the basics, and clear up the common misconceptions about Global Climate Change. The Honors Student Council will host this panel discussion and speakers will include UofL's Assitant to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives, Dr. Justin Mog; Biology Professor, Dr. Margaret Carreiro; Philosophy Professor, Dr. Avery Kolers, and student leaders in sustainability, Tim Darst and Laura Krauser. Full details & RSVP here.
Feb. 25, 2014
Participatory Fit & Sustainable Common-Pool Resource Management: A Social-Psychological Framework Tuesday, Feb. 25th at 11am, Room 123 Urban Studies Institute (426 W Bloom St) UofL's Urban & Public Affairs Speaker Series presents Dr. Daniel DeCaro, Assistant Professor at UofL's Center for Land Use & Environmental Responsibility. Dr. DeCaro is an interdisciplinary social scientist, with a background in social and cognitive psychology, political science, and economics. His current position is held jointly among three departments (UPA, Psychology, Law), facilitating his crosscutting research and teaching on the psychological underpinnings of sustainable environmental behavior and effective environmental institutions. DeCaro’s research primarily focuses on participatory processes in environmental decision making. He seeks to understand how participation, along with other institutional arrangements (e.g., economic sanctions, communication procedures) and social-ecological factors (e.g., cultural context, environmental attributes), influence institutional acceptance, voluntary rule compliance, and other important dimensions of social sustainability in common-pool resource situations. DeCaro’s methodological approach incorporates key principles and analytical techniques from many disciplines, such as psychological science, social justice research, economics, and conservation biology. Current projects examine the fundamental motivations underlying self-governance, and the role subjective definitions of procedural justice play in the evolution of public participation in local watershed institutions.
Feb. 20, 2014
GRASS Movie Night:Wonder: The Lives of Anna & Harlan Hubbard Thursday, Feb. 20th at 5pm in Ekstrom Library's Chao Auditorium UofL's student environmental group, GRASS, continues its spring environmental film series with a free dinner (vegetarian options available!) and a different, provocative movie screening and discussion each month. Films will be shown every third Thursday at 5pm: Feb. 20Wonder: The Lives of Anna & Harlan Hubbard in Ekstrom's Chao Auditorium March 20 TBA in Cultural Center April 17 TBA in Ekstrom's Chao Auditorium. What Henry David Thoreau did for two years, Kentuckians Anna and Harlan Hubbard did for forty except they did it in the 20th century. Anna and Harlan chose to live life as few people in modern times have, and in so doing they inspired thousands. In a house they built by hand, sustained by food they raised or caught, aided by no electricity or modern "convenience", the Hubbards, met the world on their own terms and found deep meaning. Wonder considers the Hubbard's astonishing life of freedom and what it says to Americans today.
Feb. 19, 2014
Sustainability Scholars Roundtable: Water Resources Wednesday, Feb. 19th, 3:00-4:15pm, Law School 171 To facilitate cross-disciplinary engagement in sustainability and resilience research the Sustainability Council will be hosting one-hour workshops featuring three UofL researchers speaking for ten minutes each, followed by discussion about possible overlapping research interests and the potential for collaboration. Workshops will focus on priority areas identified by the group: 1. Water Resources: Wednesday, Feb. 19th, 3:00-4:15pm, Law School 171 Tanvier H. Bhuiyan; Dave Howarth; and Tony Arnold/Daniel DeCaro/Jen Ewa/Alexandra Chase (Center for Land Use & Environmental Responsibility)
Feb. 19, 2014
Congressman John Yarmuth on Climate Politics Wednesday, Feb. 19th at 3pm, Ekstrom Library's Chao Auditorium This free, public lecture by Louisville's U.S. Representative, John Yarmuth, is sponsored by UofL's Social Change Program, as part of the course SCHG 399: Climate Politics and Social Action. Rep. Yarmuth will be sharing his knowledge and personal observations about the politics of taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and tackle global climate change. The lecture will be hosted by Prof. John Cumbler of the History Dept. Details & RSVP here.
Feb. 19, 2014
Opportunities in the Private Sector to use Sustainable Practices Wednesday, Feb. 19th at 10:30 in Urban Studies Room 117 (426 W Bloom St)
Innovation: A Global Corporate Look at Climate Change Mitigation Wednesday, Feb. 19th at noon in Ernst Hall 212 (Bring your plate for free pizza!) UofL's Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research presents a free, public seminar with Tabitha Crawford, the Sr. VP for Sustainability & Innovation at Balfour Beatty Investments in Nashville. Tabitha is a Certified Energy Manager, a Certified Demand Side Manager, a national advisor on sustainability and innovation, and a former contributor to the U.S. Presidential Climate Action Plan as well as the Energy Encyclopedia of Engineering & Technology. At Balfour Beatty, Tabitha has initiated several major projects: • World’s largest solar-powered community at Fort Bliss, TX; • Switch4Good program demonstrated at the White House—that reduced energy consumption by 15% with no efficiency retrofits; • Sustainable Urban Neighborhood concept: incorporates 60% above international energy efficiency code, resident engagement and renewables; and • Department of Energy partnership in 5,000 U.S. homes. In 2011, Tabitha received the “Green Innovator of the Year” award for the Southeast U.S. She holds a BS in Finance from the University of Louisville, an MBA from Fairfield University, and a Masters in Bank Management from the University of Virginia.
Feb. 18, 2014
Intersecting Oppressions: Women and 20 Years of Democracy in South Africa Tuesday, Feb. 18th, 4:30 pm, Humanities 300 UofL's Anne Braden Institute will welcome South African activist, scholar, and poet Bernedette Muthien to UofL for a poetry reading and talk on Feb. 18th. Dr. Cate Fosl and a group of Women & Gender Studies students met Muthien when they traveled to South Africa in 2013. She will be talking about the 20th anniversary of democracy in South Africa, the years of anti-apartheid activism leading up to it, and the persistent intersections of race, color, class and patriarchy she continues to address in her life and work as a cultural activist. Free and open to the public. Book signing and reception to follow.
Feb. 14, 2014
2014 A.C.E.S Kentucky Black & Latino Student Symposium Friday, Feb. 14th 9am to 4pm, Ekstrom Library A.C.E.S.: Promoting the Academic and Cultural Engagement of Students through Socially Just Means. Since 2010, A.C.E.S. has offered a full day campus conference concentrating on various issues impacting students of color (specifically blacks and Latinos). 1964 marked the 10-year anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education (Topeka, KS) - the landmark decision that struck down “Separate, but Equal.” How serious are the issues of race and diversity that still face American education? More info here or contact Kathryn Gardner Adamchik at (502) 852-3222 or Dr. Carson Byrd at (502) 852-5985. 2014. A.C.E.S is sponsored by UofL's Liberal Studies Project.
Feb. 12, 2014
Educate Our World - Peace Corps Information Session Wednesday, Feb 12th at 12:30pm in College of Education, Room 232 Pre-register for this event. Walk-ins are welcome. Bring a friend! Make a difference and launch your career! Learn about the personal and professional rewards of international outreach and sustainable development service work through the U.S. Peace Corps. As a Peace Corps Volunteer, you will help a community in need, gain valuable cross-cultural skills, and become a citizen of the world. Other benefits include full health and dental coverage in service, graduate school programs, and federal employment advantage. More than 215,000 Americans of all backgrounds and ages have served with the Peace Corps in 139 countries around the world. More info online, or contact: Laura Fonseca, Peace Corps Regional Representative, 502-533-8808, lfonseca2@peacecorps.gov
Feb. 12, 2014
EcoReps Workshop & Free Lunch: Mountain-Top Removal Mining & Energy Conservation with UofL Geoscience Professor, Keith Mountain Wednesday, Feb. 12th at Noon, SAC W312 The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move faculty, staff & students beyond talk to action for a sustainable UofL. We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and certification as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring we begin a series of 2nd Wednesday Workshops for EcoReps at noon in the SAC: Feb. 12 – Mountain-Top Removal Mining & Energy Conservation Mar. 19 – Starting an Organic Garden Apr. 9 – Transportation Bicycling Tips & Bike Maintenance Workshop Please join us to learn more about sustainability and each other, whether you’re a recycler, avid bike commuter, local foodie, or social justice advocate! More info and sign-up form on EcoReps website.
Join other UofL students, staff, and faculty as we descend upon the capitol in Frankfort with thousands of other Kentuckians to tell lawmakers that WE LOVE MOUNTAINS...and that the practice of mountaintop removal mining is unacceptable!
Schedule for the day: Noon - Gather at the Kentucky River. 12:30pm - March from the river to the capitol steps (about 1/2 mile). 1:15-2pm - Rally on the capitol steps featuring music by Voices of Appalachia and a keynote address by Teri Blanton. More information about I Love Mountains Day 2014 here or on Facebook.
The Provost has approved this event under the excused absence policy! Students who would have to miss classes on February 12th need to fill out this form, get your instructor's signature in advance of the event and KEEP THE FORM. Then, after the rally, take the form with a “certificate” from GRASS proving your attendance to the professor.
Feb. 11, 2014
Bluegrass Unplugged / Campus Conservation NationalsKick-Off Tuesday, Feb. 11th at 9am in Louisville Hall lobby Join us for free breakfast snacks and drinks as we gather to launch this year's residence hall energy conservation competition, Bluegrass Unplugged (Feb. 10 - Mar. 3)! Mike Hartnet, CEO of Louisville's newest student housing project, The Grove, will be on-hand to present a $5000 donation to the university to be used for a green renovation project selected by residents of the hall that is able to reduce electricity usage the most during the competition!
Feb. 10 to March 3, 2014
Bluegrass Unplugged / Campus Conservation Nationals Feb. 10 to March 2, 2014 Live on campus? Help the Cards to victory with conservation! UofL is competing nationally & locally in the Bluegrass Unplugged competition against UK, WKU & Berea to reduce electricity use in residence halls during the 2014 Campus Conservation Nationals. Over three weeks, we need your help to achieve the greatest possible energy reductions in our residence halls. All you have to do is stop wasting energy! Turn off lights/TVs/computers; unplug anything you're not actively using; skip the elevator for the stairs; close windows tightly; dry clothes on a rack/line; take quick showers or shower with solar power at the SRC; etc.
Prizes: You could win a $400 BIKE SHOPPING SPREE or DINNER WITH THE PROVOST by becoming a Conservation Hero and pledging to conserve or by posting photos of your green efforts on Facebook! The UofL residence hall which can reduce electricity use the most will earn a free SKATE PARTY (March 5th 6-8pm) and a GREEN RENOVATION! Residents in the winning hall will help decide which green renovation their hall will receive thanks to a $5000 donation from Louisville's newest student housing project, The Grove.
Social Media: Let the smack talk begin! Join the conversation and enter to win a $400 BIKE SHOPPING SPREE or DINNER WITH THE PROVOST on Facebook by posting photos of your green efforts!
The Kentucky school with the greatest average reduction will take home the Bluegrass Unpluggedtrophy!
The Challenge of School Desegregation Efforts in Louisville Sunday, Feb. 9th, 4-6pm at the Yearlings Club (4309 W. Broadway) Dr. Tracy K’Meyer will discuss her recently released book From Brown to Meredith: The Long Struggle for School Desegregation in Louisville, Kentucky, 1954-2017, which details school desegregation efforts in Louisville, Kentucky. A distinguished panel will join Dr. K’Meyer to discuss their perspectives on the impact of the Louisville’s school desegregation efforts on African American students. The College of Arts and Sciences’ international, diversity and outreach programs offer the free, public discussions in partnership with the Yearlings Club. The events run from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. the second Sunday of each month from September through April at the Yearlings Club, 4309 W. Broadway, and include light refreshments. The series seeks to bring faculty members and residents together to share expertise, discuss issues and forge common bonds. See Spring 2014 schedule here.
Meet the Professor: ‘Behavior and Ecology of Ants in the Tropical Rainforest Canopy’ Thursday, Feb. 6th at Noon, University Club $14/person; $7/students The College of Arts and Sciences presents the monthly lunch and lecture series, Meet the Professor. February 6th features biology professor and Wallace chair of conservation, Steve Yanoviak, speaking on “Behavior and Ecology of Ants in the Tropical Rainforest Canopy.” Dr. Yanoviak will highlight his recent research into ant behavior, ecology and evolution and explain why the tropical treetop dwellers face biological and environmental challenges. To reserve a spot, contact Janna Tajibaeva at 502-852-2247 or janna@louisville.edu no later than February 3rd.
Feb. 5, 2014
The Movement's Outlaws: When the Civil Rights Movement Stood Up Wednesday, Feb. 5th, 5:30 pm, Ekstrom Library Chao Auditorium The Spring Lecture for UofL's Pan-African Studies / Center on Race & Inequality features Dr. Akinyele Umoja, Chair of the Dept. of African American Studies at Georgia State University, and author of We Will Shoot Back: Armed Resistance in the Mississippi Freedom Movement. Contact: Dr. W.S. Tkweme at tkweme@louisville.edu or Dr. Ricky L. Jones at ricky.jones@louisville.edu, or (502) 852-5985.
UofL Competes in RecycleMania 2014! February 2nd to March 29th, 2014 A friendly annual competition among North American universities. During this 8 week period, UofL is competing to reduce waste, increase recycling and raise conservation awareness across all three campuses! Keep up with the Cards progress at the RecycleMania website.
Help the Cards to victory by avoiding disposables (bring your own mug, bottle, plate, etc.) and fully utilizing UofL’s amazingly easy, single-stream recycling system that lets you recycle everything in the same bin: all types of plastic, paper, cardboard, metal, and glass! Details on what you can recycle at UofL here.
Jan. 29, 2014
State-Wide Day Of Action for Clean Energy Opportunity Act Wednesday, Jan. 29th, 3-5pm SAC 2nd floor In coordination with our friends across the state in the Kentucky Student Environmental Coalition (KSEC), UofL's student environmental group, GRASS, is organizing student participation in a show of solidarity to support House Bill 195, The Clean Energy Opportunity Act. We need a huge turnout! Show Kentucky that we care about our clean energy future! Call Guide/Script: Find out who your representatives here. Call this number to be connected to the Legislative Research Commission 1-800-372-7181. Call Script to Representative Keith Hall and Your Personal House Representative: “Hello, I’m calling to leave a message with Representative Keith Hall and ___(insert name of your personal House Representative)___. My name is ________ and I am calling today to urge Representative Hall to show leadership in the House Energy and Tourism Committee by calling a hearing on the Clean Energy Opportunities Act (House Bill 195). The things contained in this bill will benefit all Kentuckians and the Energy and Tourism Committee needs to have a serious and in-depth discussion about the bill so that it can FINALLY be called up for a vote.”
Jan. 25, 2014
J. BLAINE HUDSON SATURDAY ACADEMY “Post-Civil Rights, Post-Race, Post-Struggle: American Political Progress and the Black Community” Saturday, Jan. 25th, 11am, DuValle Education Center (3610 Bohne Ave.) Facilitators: Dr. Ricky L. Jones, Professor and Chair, UofL Pan-African Studies, and Phillip Bailey, NPR Political Editor, Host of "Noise & Notes," and 2013 Edward R. Murrow Award Winner. The return of Saturday Academy offers participants an exclusive overview of PROJECT PROGRESS and an exploration of important trends in black politics and legislation since 1964. Where do black America and the city of Louisville stand as the country's first black president prepares to exit office? The Saturday Academy will also meet on February 22, March 22, and April 26. Topics TBA.
Jan. 24-26, 2014
Public Land for Public Good Workshops Friday-Sunday, Jan. 24-26, Urban Design Studio (507 S. 3rd St.) It is estimated that Louisville Metro has more than 6400 vacant or abandoned properties, with approximate 460 under the City’s ownership. To tackle this issue, Mayor Fischer has announced the Lots of Possibility competition, which seeks innovative and bold ideas for what to do with 250 of the city’s vacant lots that are being made available for consideration. In an attempt to help facilitate idea generation around the competition goals, UofL's Urban Design Studio and OpportunitySpace are offering the Public Land for Public Good workshops on January 25th and 26th in collaboration with Louisville Metro, Vision Louisville and VAP Stat. Utilizing the tools provided by OpportunitySpace to identify the available lots, attendees will be encouraged to work together to brainstorm ideas and begin to develop solutions. Schedule:
Friday, Jan. 24th, 5-7 pm, location TBA: informal networking opportunity to meet up with other urban development thinkers and doers.
Saturday, Jan. 25th, 9am – 2 pm, Urban Design Studio: Workshop focused on utilizing the OpportunitySpace site to explore the available lots and then work with other attendees to develop innovative ideas for what could be done to breath new life into these spaces.
Sunday, Jan. 26th, 9 am – noon, Urban Design Studio: Workshop building on the ideas generated the day before and concentrating on implementation strategies. Joined by metro staff, financial sponsors and other related members of the community, a handful of the proposals will be reviewed and discussion will focus on how to turn the ideas into action, from aligning with city strategies and regulations, to finding the financial match, to building an implementation team.
The events are free to the public, but due to limited space, the Saturday and Sunday events require registration to reserve a seat. It is not necessary to attend all of the events, but if you wish to attend both days, you must register for each separately. Register online here.
Jan. 24, 2014
UofL EcoReps Greenhouse Workday Friday, Jan. 24th, 4-5pm, Cultural Center A hands-on workday to help turn our under-utilized greenhouse at the Garden Commons into a productive space! The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move faculty, staff & students beyond talk to action for a sustainable UofL. We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and certification as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring we begin a series of 4th Friday Greenhouse Workdays from 4-5pm at the Cultural Center (next: Feb. 28, Mar. 28, Apr. 18). Please join us to learn more about sustainability and each other, whether you’re a recycler, avid bike commuter, local foodie, or social justice advocate! More info and sign-up form on EcoReps website.
Jan. 23, 2014
1964: American Progress, Possibilities, and Problems Thursday, Jan. 23rd, 5:30pm, Ekstrom Library Chao Auditorium CENTER ON RACE AND INEQUALITY’S 5TH ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. JUSTICE LECTURE Speaker: Dr. Matthew Whitaker, Foundation Professor of History and Founding Director of the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy, Arizona State University. Author of Peace Be Still: Modern Black America from World War II to Barack Obama. The 2014 CRI Martin Luther King, Jr. Justice Lecture is largely sponsored by UofL's Liberal Studies Project.Contact Dr. Ricky L. Jones at ricky.jones@louisville.edu or (502) 852-5985.
Jan. 22, 2014
Human Trafficking Awareness Conference Wednesday, Jan. 22nd, 5:30-8:30pm, SAC Multi-purpose room Human trafficking is defined by Polaris Project as sex acts, or labor or services that are induced through the use of force, fraud, or coercion. Unfortunately, Louisville and Kentuckiana are facing increasing rates of human trafficking. In fact, there are more slaves today than at any point in human history, including the trans-Atlantic slave trade, and many of them are children. More about human trafficking here. In response to this widespread atrocity, the UofL Women’s Center and the Women 4 Women Student Board are hosting the fourth annual conference in January, which is human trafficking awareness month. The conference will feature experts on human trafficking from the Ohio Valley who will speak about the problem and ongoing efforts to stop the crisis: - Jennifer Clinger, a survivor of human trafficking and graduate of Thistle Farms recovery program in Nashville; - Rus Funk, the Executive Director of Menswork, a Louisville-based organization which focuses on the role that men play in fighting human trafficking; - Carl Ralston, the President and Founder of Remember Nhu, an international non-profit focusing on fighting the child sex trade; and - A performance by Kentucky Opera Studio artists Jill Phillips and Cory Battey of “Love is a Knife” from the opera “A Woman in Morocco.” In addition to hearing from and talking to our speakers, we will host a variety of non-profits who are always looking for eager volunteers and supporters. Admission is free and open to the public. Register here. Light refreshments will be provided at the event. Full meals are available for purchase in the SAC. More info: Contact Emma Chapman at 502-852-8976 or womenctr@louisville.edu
Jan. 20, 2014
MLK Day Event: Kentucky Women Pushing for Civil Rights Monday, Jan. 20th, 1pm at The Playhouse UofL's African American Theatre Program (AATP) will celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a play, keynote address by journalist Betty Baye, and recognition for three women who helped advance the civil rights movement in Kentucky. Theater students will honor seven women who fought for racial equality in Kentucky by portraying those women in a play. The honorees are Alice Dunnigan, Elizabeth Fouse, Audrey Grevious, Anne Braden, Julia Britton Hooks, Mae Street Kidd and Suzy Post. Three additional women—former Sen. Georgia Montgomery Davis Powers, Mattie Jones and Gracie Lewis—will be given AATP’s Service to all Mankind Award. All three honorees are expected to attend the event to receive their award. 2014 marks the 20th year for the AATP program. Tickets are not required for the event which is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Thomas at 502-852-8442 or deanat@louisville.edu.
Jan. 20, 2014
MLK Day of Service Monday, Jan. 20th 10am-4pm. Leaves from SAC Multipurpose Room The Office of Student Involvement in partnership with the Cultural Center and the Engage Lead Serve Board is hosting the annual MLK Day of Service to make the day off a day ON! Lunch and transportation to and from the service sites will be provided. Walk-ins may be accommodated depending on site availability. Please register here. Schedule: 9:30 - 10:30am Check in/registration SAC Multipurpose Room 10:30am Speakers and lunch at Maupin Elementary School Noon Service 2:30-4:00pm Return to campus for closing program For more information, stop by the Cultural Center or contact Breion Harris, 852-3754, b0gold01@louisville.edu.
Jan. 17, 2014
UofL Free Store: Spring Grand Opening! Friday, Jan. 17th, 1-3pm in Unitas Tower basement The UofL Free Store has new hours for Spring: Fridays 1-3pm, and now accepts/offers non-perishable food items! The Free Store is open to all students, faculty and staff to "shop" for free clothing, household items, books and more. Clean donated items are always welcome! The Free Store is an initiative of UofL's student environmental organization, Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions (GRASS). Our Spring weekly meetings are Tuesdays at 4pm in the West Hall Lounge. We need your help to change the world!
Jan. 16, 2014
UofL Student Cycling Coalition Spin-Up Thursday, Jan. 16th, 5pm, SAC W303A Help build a student bike culture at UofL and have fun on two wheels! Join us for the SCC's first meeting of 2014. Points of discussion will include racing under UofL, sponsorship overview, an update on uniforms, and social/community events. FOOD will be provided! Details & RSVP here.
Jan. 16, 2014
GRASS Movie Night: Gasland Thursday, Jan. 16th at 5pm in the Cultural Center UofL's student environmental group, GRASS, will host a spring environmental film series with a free dinner (vegetarian options available!) and a different, provocative movie screening and discussion each month. Films will be shown every third Thursday at 5pm: Jan. 16Gasland in Cultural Center Feb. 20Wonder: The Lives of Anna & Harlan Hubbard in Ekstrom's Chao Auditorium March 20 TBA in Cultural Center April 17 TBA in Ekstrom's Chao Auditorium. Filmmaker Josh Fox's Oscar®-nominated film Gaslanduses dark humor to take a deeper, broader look at the dangers of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, the controversial method of extracting natural gas and oil, now occurring on a global level (in 32 countries worldwide). Full details and RSVP here.
Jan. 15, 2014
Spring RSO Fair: Get involved with EcoReps, GRASS, & other student sustainability groups! Wednesday, Jan. 15th, 11am-1pm, SAC Multipurpose Room Start the New Year off right - come to the Spring RSO Fair! This is a great opportunity to learn more about student-led efforts to make a difference and find out how you can get involved in making UofL a more just, green community.
Jan. 14, 2014
Walkability as a Force in Shaping Neighborhood Housing Values Tuesday, Jan. 14th at noon in Room 200 of Urban Studies Institute (426 W. Bloom St.) Join Masters of Urban Planning student Wesley Meares for an engaging talk and discussion on the importance of making urban neighborhoods walkable.
Jan. 14, 2014
Vanpool Info Session & Free Luncheon Tuesday, Jan. 14th 11:30am-1pm at the University Club UofL and Ticket to Ride are partnering to provide Vanpool opportunities to UofL staff and faculty who live in, and possibly drive to work from, specific zip codes. Please join us for a free lunch and a brief presentation about the benefits of ridesharing to work.
Vanpooling is a group of 6-15 commuters that share a ride to work in a passenger van at a considerable transportation cost savings.
Forming Vanpools include: Southern Indiana, Shelby County, Hardin County, Oldham County, Eastern Jefferson County and Bullitt County.
Ticket to Ride is an alternative transportation program offered through the Kentuckiana Regional Planning & Development Agency (KIPDA).
RSVP to: Elizabeth Bowling, ELIZABETH.BOWLING@KY.GOV or 502.267.5400, 101
Jan. 12, 2014
Progress Report: Initiatives for addressing the problem afflicting young Black men Sunday, Jan. 12th, 4-6pm at the Yearlings Club (4309 W. Broadway) Over the past two decades the life chances of Black men in the United States has increasingly worsened even as the economic boom brought gains to other groups in society. Alarmingly, in recent years we have witnessed a huge pool of young Black males becoming more disconnected from mainstream society especially in the country’s inner cities. Join us as our panel discusses initiatives currently underway to address problem afflicting young Black males. The College of Arts and Sciences’ international, diversity and outreach programs offer the free, public discussions in partnership with the Yearlings Club. The events run from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. the second Sunday of each month from September through April at the Yearlings Club, 4309 W. Broadway, and include light refreshments. The series seeks to bring faculty members and residents together to share expertise, discuss issues and forge common bonds. See Spring 2014 schedule here.
Jan. 9, 2014
Meet the Professor: ‘Stewardship in a Time of Global Climate Change’ Thursday, Jan. 9th at Noon, University Club $14/person; $7/students The College of Arts and Sciences presents the monthly lunch and lecture series, Meet the Professor. Keith Mountain, PhD, chair of geography and geosciences, will address the issue of how global climate change has become a measurable reality and how humankind has contributed to the observed trends. Dr. Mountain also will propose some options for environmental management. Given the consequences of shifting climate, it becomes important to merge the social, economic, and political structures so that appropriate strategies will be implemented. To RSVP, call 852-2247 or email janna@louisville.edu.
Jan. 8, 2014
EcoReps Workshop Luncheon: Single-Stream Recycling – Where Does It All Go? Wednesday, Jan. 8th at Noon, SAC W312 The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move faculty, staff & students beyond talk to action for a sustainable UofL. We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and certification as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This spring we begin a series of 2nd Wednesday Workshops for EcoReps with free vegetarian lunch at noon in the SAC: Jan. 8 – Single-Stream Recycling – Where Does It All Go? Feb. 12 – Mountain-Top Removal Mining & Energy Conservation Mar. 19 – Starting an Organic Garden Apr. 9 – Transportation Bicycling Tips & Bike Maintenance Workshop Please join us to learn more about sustainability and each other, whether you’re a recycler, avid bike commuter, local foodie, or social justice advocate! More info and sign-up form on EcoReps website.
Jan. 7, 2014
Spring Kick-Off Meeting: Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) Tuesday, Jan. 7th, 4pm, West Hall Lounge UofL's student environmental organization, GRASS, will host its first meeting of the spring semester on January 7th at 4 o'clock in West Hall. We have great things planned for the new semester, and we hope you will be a part of it!
Dec. 28, 2013
Cooperative Community Service Project during the Russell Athletic Bowl Saturday, Dec. 28th 9am - Noon Clean the World Recycling Facility, 400 Pitman Street, Orlando, FL 32801 UofL is proud to continue its tradition of bowl service projects by participating in a cooperative community service project this year in Orlando during the Russell Athletic Bowl! We will be working together with the University of Miami with the Orlando-based organization Clean the World, which works to prevent hygiene-related illness around the globe through recycling soap and bottled amenities discarded by the hospitality and industry and distributing these and other hygiene products to impoverished populations. UofL student, parent, faculty, staff, and alumni volunteers will be working at the Clean the World recycling facility in Orlando with the ONE Project to help assemble hygiene kits (soap & shampoo) for people affected by typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Volunteers are needed on the morning of Saturday, December 28, 2013 and must be on site by 9:00 am at 400 Pitman Street, Orlando, FL 32801. We will be working at our service site until noon. Bus transportation will be provided to and from the site for the service project. Anyone interested should fill out the registration form to join us in making a difference in the Orlando community for the Philippines relief effort while showing their Cardinal pride!
Dec. 10-22, 2013
Alternative Service Break: Dominican Republic December 10-22, 2013 During UofL's Alternative Service Break to the Dominican Republic, UofL students will be working on constructing a new school for the community along with ecological projects. The application priority deadline was October 1st.
Dec. 18, 2013
“10 Measures to Improve the Livability of Cities that Will Foster Greater Stewardship to the Earth” Wednesday, Dec. 18th at noon in Urban Studies Room 117 (426 W. Bloom St.) Dr. John Gilderbloom and Masters of Urban Planning student Porter Stevens will share an encore presentation of their lecture on 10 measures to improve the livability of cities that will foster greater stewardship to the earth, improved neighborhood house values, longer lifespan and a sustainable future for future generations. Much of their research is based on Louisville. Stevens & Gilderbloom recently represented UofL's Urban and Public Affairs program as the only academic institution asked to speak at the AARP / Governing Magazine program on urban livability in downtown Nashville. They were joined on the stage by the Governor of Tennessee, Mayors of Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Asheville, and many other elected officials. Also, in the audience was the Mayor's top aid for Vision Louisville who recently came here from Sweden seven weeks ago.
Dec. 10, 2013
Campus Parking 2014: Is Demand Based Parking For Your Campus? Webinar Tuesday, Dec. 10th 2:00-3:30pm, Human Resources Training Room 103A Today’s campus communities are consistently looking for ways to curb parking demand, while encouraging use of sustainable travel modes. If your campus is challenged with meeting your parking demand needs, maintaining sustainability goals while also improving your financial performance at the same time, this webinar is for you as we explore the next practices and success of demand-based parking. Simple strategies by your campus can advance the use of alternatives to driving and improve financial performance of parking departments, but can also be met with resistance from the campus community if not implemented in a thoughtful and rational way. New higher education parking strategies are helping universities and community colleges achieve financial and sustainability goals while maximizing the amount of people accessing campus each day. The most promising new approach is called demand-based parking. Please join our expert presenters on demand-based parking: Brian D. Shaw, Director of Business Services at the University of Pennsylvania, and Casey Jones, Vice President for Institutional Services with Standard Parking. UofL's Parking Office and VP for Business Affairs Office are hosting this webinar.
Dec. 6, 2013
Holiday Cards “Buy Local” Shopping Tour Friday, Dec. 6th from 8am-6pm (leaves from University Club) Early bird registration (through Nov. 1) is $35; Registration is $40 UofL and the Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) will take shoppers on a whirlwind tour of local shops and restaurants on the third annual Holiday Cards “Buy Local” Shopping Tour. The tour will take patrons to locally owned businesses in a variety of Louisville neighborhoods. The trip is open to the public, but bus seating is limited. UofL faculty, staff, students and alumni will receive priority for seating. Activities will begin with festive drinks and a light breakfast at the University Club on Belknap Campus at 8 a.m. Shoppers will board a bus at 9 a.m. to begin their day of shopping. The group will return to the University Club for a closing reception from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. It will feature free holiday decorating and mixology demonstrations and samples, hot hors d’oeuvres and door prizes.The registration fee includes opening and closing receptions, door prizes and transportation to more than a dozen shops on East Market Street (NULU), South Fourth Street, Lexington Road and in Butchertown. To register, call Alice Wissel at 502-852-3533.
Dec. 5, 2013
Film Screening & Dinner: Chasing Ice Thursday, Dec. 5th at 5pm in Ekstrom Library's Chao Auditorium UofL's student environmental group, GRASS, continues its film series with a free dinner and a screening of the breathtaking, award-winning documentary, Chasing Ice. In the spring of 2005, acclaimed environmental photographer James Balog headed to the Arctic on a tricky assignment for National Geographic: to capture images to help tell the story of the Earth’s changing climate. Even with a scientific upbringing, Balog had been a skeptic about climate change. But that first trip north opened his eyes to the biggest story in human history and sparked a challenge within him that would put his career and his very well-being at risk. Full details and RSVP here.
Dec. 5, 2013
UofL EcoReps Gathering & Workshop: Permaculture Thursday, Dec. 5th at 2pm in the Cultural Center Join us for some free food and a discussion of permaculture, a way of living and design that requires observing and learning from the efficiency and balance inherent in natural systems. The results are increased food production, the conservation of resources, and the re-integration of built environments (farms, homes, even towns) into their natural environment. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move faculty, staff & students beyond talk to action for a sustainable UofL. We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and certification as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This year we begin a series of monthly gatherings and workshops for EcoReps on Thursdays at 2pm in the Cultural Center (next: Dec. 5). Please join us whether you’re a recycler, avid bike commuter, local foodie, or social justice advocate! More info and sign-up form on EcoReps website.
Dec. 2, 2013
Self-determination and Decolonization Monday, Dec. 2nd at 4pm in Humanities 205 Anna Stilz, associate professor of Politics at Princeton University, is a rising star in political philosophy, and author of Liberal Loyalty (Princeton UP, 2011). The Philosophy department will be hosting her talk which will be of interest to those advancing social change and conflict resolution.
Nov. 21, 2013
UofL EcoReps Gathering & Workshop: Building with Cob Thursday, Nov. 21st at 2pm in the Cultural Center Join us for some free food and a workshop on Building with cob led by Vaughn Zeller, who just completed a two-week workshop on this natural building technique that uses renewable resources to construct durable structures. We'll also be discussing the possibility of an EcoReps project to construct a cob composting toilet next summer! The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move faculty, staff & students beyond talk to action for a sustainable UofL. We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and certification as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This year we begin a series of monthly gatherings and workshops for EcoReps on Thursdays at 2pm in the Cultural Center (next: Dec. 5). Please join us whether you’re a recycler, avid bike commuter, local foodie, or social justice advocate! More info and sign-up form on EcoReps website.
Nov. 20, 2013
2013 Anne Braden Memorial Lecture: Dr. Khalil Gibrand Muhammad “Why the Past Won’t Go Away: The Crisis of History in the Age of Post-Racialism” Wednesday, Nov. 20th at 5:30pm Student Activities Center Multipurpose Room What does it mean when history as a discipline is under attack at a time when we have a black president and murders of unarmed black teens? Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad explains how knowing the past directly relates to understanding the present race-related crises. In his talk, Dr. Muhammad is expected to respond to the Trayvon Martin assassination, the Zimmerman verdict, how we remember the March on Washington and other major historical events, as well as discuss collective memory. Like previous speakers Michelle Alexander and Robin D.G. Kelley, Dr. Muhammad will address issues such as mass incarceration and punitive actions against youth of color, but will focus on the present attack on historical understanding/historical literacy. He will talk about the present disinvestment in history departments, in history students and in historical learning among younger people, and how these affect both white supremacy and people of color’s perceptions of themselves. Dr. Khalil Gibrand Muhammad is director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, a research division of the New York Public Library, and a former associate professor of history at Indiana University. His book, The Condemnation of Blackness: Race, Crime, and the Making of Modern Urban America, published by Harvard University Press, won the 2011 John Hope Franklin Best Book award in American Studies. He is now working on his second book, Disappearing Acts: The End of White Criminality in the Age of Jim Crow, which traces the historical roots of the changing demographics of crime and punishment so evident today. Get a preview of his perspectives:
UofL GIS Day Wednesday, Nov. 20th 9am - Noon in Lutz Hall Atrium Join us for a celebration of the power of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in helping solve some of our biggest sustainability challenges! Presentations include:
Application of GIS and Remote Sensing to Urban Heat Island Studies Presenter: Jeremy Sandifer, UofL Geography and Geosciences Dept. Time: 9:30am – 10:00am Abstract: Previous research has shown that observed increases in air temperature within many U.S. cities are double the rate of increase experienced for the planet as a whole and that this differential is increasing over time. This project utilizes GIS and remote sensing techniques to explore the contribution surface land cover and land use zoning has on the structure of the urban heat island (UHI) within Jefferson County, Kentucky. Additional consideration is given to the leveraging of geo-processing automation to supplement the abilities of non-GIS users to reproduce the analysis for different study areas. Biography: Jeremy Sandifer is currently pursuing an M.S. in Applied Geography at the University of Louisville. He currently serves as tutor and research assistant in the Department of Geography and Geosciences at UofL. Current research is focused on the utilization of GIS and remote sensing techniques for the characterization of natural environmental processes.
Levels of Early Circulating Angiogenic Cells Associated with Geographic Metrics of Roadway Exposure [2013] Presenter: Ray Yeager, UofL School of Public Health Time: 11:00am – 11:30am Abstract: Multiple epidemiological investigations have established that roadway proximity is associated with adverse cardiovascular conditions. Recent literature indicates circulating angiogenic cells (CACs), types vascular progenitor cells, may be indicators of exposure to roadway-generated pollutants. Our study advances cardiovascular science by describing associations between CACs and roadway exposure metrics. Biography: Ray Yeager is a health geographer specializing in exposure assessments. He received his bachelor’s degree in geography (2008) and master’s degree in public health (2010) from the University of Louisville. He then joined the consulting industry to work on geographic aspects of a wide variety of public health projects including demographic and food desert analysis, environmental site assessments, and medical research. In August of 2013, Ray was accepted for a graduate research assistantship and began work on a Ph.D. in public health science at the UofL School of Public Health and Information Sciences. He is currently taking classes and working with the UofL School of Medicine on research assessing linkages between levels of human cardiac stem cells and exposure to roadway traffic.
Sponsored by the UofL Center for Geographic Information Sciences. Full details here.
Nov. 18, 2013
Bikes: Safety, Security, and Sustainability Monday, Nov. 18th 7-8:30pm in the Floyd Theater SGA is organizing this special information session to help you understand not only the role that bicycles can play in your personal and planetary sustainability, but how you can stay safe on our streets and keep your bike from getting stolen! Free Papa John's pizza will be served, so come hungry and bring a plate to minimize waste! Full details and RSVP here.
Nov. 18, 2013
Tour the Conn Center’s Biodigestor Lab Monday, Nov. 18th 4-5pm in Lutz Hall 022 UofL's Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research has been successfully testing area feedstocks from industry in a lab-scale anaerobic biodigestor that UofL envisions as a source of renewable energy for campus and a waste-stream solution for area industries such as distilleries and liquid waste recyclers. Come see the future of green energy and tour the lab with Dr. Nadh Satyavolu, the Conn Center's Theme Leader for Biomass and Biofuels.
Nov. 18, 2013
The Significance of Ecological Aesthetics in Urban Planning, Policy and Design Monday, Nov. 18th at noon in Rm 200 of Urban & Public Affairs (426 W. Bloom St.) Join us for a presentation by Professor Xinhao Wang, AICP, MCP, Ph.D., from the University of Cincinnati about rethinking urban planning polity and design from the perspective of ecological aesthetics. Planners recognize the importance of ecology and aesthetics in plan making, however, rarely consider them together. The objective of this research is to show that ecological aesthetics emphasizes the importance of ecological knowledge and awareness in human experience and appreciation. By linking human and environment aesthetically and ecologically during the same decision making process, ecological aesthetics has the potential to be one of the foundations for urbanization. Dr. Xinhao Wang is a professor of Planning and Co-Director of the Joint Center of Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Analysis at the University of Cincinnati. He holds a Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning from the University of Pennsylvania, Master of Community Planning from the University of Rhode Island, Master of Science in Environmental Geo-Sciences from Peking University and Bachelor of Science in Geography from Peking University. He teaches courses in Geographic Information System (GIS), environmental planning and policy, statistics, and planning research methods. His research interests are in the areas of environmental planning and integrated applications of GIS, visualization, and modeling in planning and urban studies, such as environment and ecological protection, housing and urban livability, land-air and land-water modeling as well as river and watershed water modeling
Nov. 16, 2013
Portland Plant Day Saturday, Nov. 16th 9am-2pm Gathering point: Habitat for Humanity, 237 N. 17th St. Help us plant 150 trees in Portland! The Engage.Lead.Serve Board's Green Initiatives Committee and UofL EcoReps are joining forces with Louisville Grows to turn out volunteers ready to get their hands dirty planting trees in the Portland neighborhood! Volunteers should bring a water bottle, dress appropriately for the weather (rain jacket, warm clothes), and wear closed toe shoes. Volunteers are needed in 3 main areas: tree planting, mulching/watering/staging crews, and registration. Staging crew volunteers will also be needed on November 15th, and at 7 a.m. on Nov 16th to place trees near planting sites and prepare tools for each zone. Registration and breakfast volunteers will need to arrive at the staging site by 8:15 a.m. on Nov. 16th. All other volunteers should arrive around 8:45am to be registered and assigned to a crew. The planting will start promptly at 9:30am.Volunteers who finish planting in their zone can offer neighboring zones assistance until all trees are planted. We will reconvene at 237 North 17th Street for lunch at 1:30 p.m. We'll provide breakfast, snacks, coffee, and lunch, as well as gloves, tools and guidance. Volunteers should register here. RSVPs are kindly requested for groups of more than 5 people. Please contact Valerie at 502-681-5106 if you have any questions or need more information.
Sustainability Scholars Roundtable Seminar: Professor Tony Arnold Wednesday, Nov. 13th Noon-1:30pm Law School's Cox Lounge (2nd floor, center) Join us for a new brown bag seminar series highlighting the research of UofL's Sustainability Scholars! Professor Tony Arnold is the Boehl Chair in Property & Land Use; Associate Dean for Research; Professor of Law; Affiliated Professor of Urban Planning; and Chair of the Center for Land Use & Environmental Responsibility. He'll be presenting on "The Goal of Poly-Resilience and the Evolution of Watershed Institutions."
Nov. 9, 2013
"Elect Her – Campus Women Win" Workshop Saturday, Nov. 9th 10:30am - 4pm in the SAC Floyd Theater College women from across the city will gather at UofL to participate in a daylong workshop aimed at training and encouraging them to run for office — both on campus and beyond. Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Angela Bisig will be a guest speaker.This five-hour studnet workshop, will be facilitated by the Office of Student Involvement and will feature research and information about women and politics, inspiring local speakers and interactive campaign exercises. The workshop will take place at 30 colleges in the United States and Jamaica, as part of a program offered by the American Association of University Women and Running Start. UofL’s Engage Lead Serve Board is hosting the event, and the Student Activities Board is co-sponsor. Students should register here.
Nov. 6-20, 2013
Peace & Justice Weeks, Nov. 6-20, 2013 Peace and Justice Weeks are organized by UofL's Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace & Justice (contact Mikal Forbush, 502-852-1493). The schedule includes the following upcoming events:
Wednesday, Nov. 6th, 4-8 pm at Hotel Louisville (120 W. Broadway) This is a free ticketed event. Reserve tickets here. For more information call, 502-852-1493, email maforb01@louisville.edu. "Ali's Louisville? Making a Compassionate City II" will again gather people from a wide range of life experiences and perspectives to grapple with operationalizing compassion in the city. This year we will focus on three areas - race, economic development, and intentional community. People who would not normally be at the same table - downtown developers, young people, theologians, teachers, block watch captains - will collectively participate in developing a practical vision for compassion in Louisville. Three practitioners from across the country will join us to spark our imaginations and inspire creative action toward what could be in Louisville. Special Guests: Race: Julie Nelson, Director, City of Seattle Office for Civil Rights Economic Development: India Pierce Lee, Program Director for Neighborhoods, Housing & Community Development, Cleveland Foundation Intentional Community: Candace Baldwin, Director of Strategy for Aging in Community, NCB Capital Impact (Arlington, Virginia) & Village to Village Network
NOV. 10 - Day of Dignity 2013
Sunday, Nov. 10th, Noon-5pm The Muhammad Ali Center (144 N Sixth St.) Hello Neighbor/Day of Dignity is a community celebration of culture and people to people connections. It is free with a donation & includes: access to the Ali Center; live entertainment and dance lessons; and delicious international food, family activities, community resources and health services. All donations benefit Kentucky Refugee Ministries and Catholic Charities. Items needed most are new or gently used, clean coats, gloves, hats, scarves, alarm clocks, blankets, shower curtains, can openers, plates, utensils, cups, and pots & pans. For more information contact 502-852-6372.
NOV. 13 - "Diaspora Re-crossing" Brown Bag Lunch
Wednesday, Nov. 13th at noon in Ekstrom Library, Rm. W210 Bamba Ndiaye, Pan African Studies visiting scholar, will lead us in a discussion about African-Americans "re-crossing" to Africa. The talk will include a retrospective on the major emigration waves of African-Americans to Africa and the redefinition of "Back to Africa" from 1963 to 2013. Sponsored by the Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace & Justice and Project Progress.
“Why the Past Won’t Go Away: The Crisis of History in the Age of Post-Racialism” Wednesday, Nov. 20th at 5:30pm in Student Activities Center Multipurpose Room Full details below or online here.
Nov. 5, 2013
It’s a Movement Not a Market: Creating an Ethical Food System through Fair Trade Tuesday, Nov. 5th at 4:30pm in Shumaker Research Building 139 This presentation by Dr. Sarah Lyon, Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Kentucky, will explore the Fair Trade Towns movement in which fair trade advocates and retailers are collaborating to 'grow the fair trade market' one community at a time by bringing together schools, places of worship, retailers and community organizations. These campaigns attempt to root fair trade consumption in local places--a critical turn in the fair trade movement which opens up a politics of possibility for the promotion of alternative economic practices. Cookies and Fair Trade coffee will be served, so don't forget your mug! Presented by the Department of Anthropology. Co-sponsored by Latin American and Latino Studies and the Social Change Program.
Nov. 6, 2013 to Feb. 7, 2014
Humming Bird at Baxter Ave. station, Louisville, Ky., 1946.
"All Aboard!" Exhibit Celebrating L&N Railroad Daily through Feb. 7, 2014 Ekstrom Library east wing, Lower Level Galleries To this day, trains remain one of the most sustainable solutions for efficiently moving people and goods. Our rail-rich past can inform a more sustainable future if we choose to learn from it. UofL Archives & Special Collections is hosting a multi-gallery exhibit celebrating its collections of Louisville & Nashville Railroad (L&N) materials. "All Aboard!” includes photos, documents, employee magazines and ephemeral material, as well as models of mid-20th century L&N equipment. The collections provide a comprehensive record of the transportation giant which positioned Louisville at the center of north/south commerce in the decades following the Civil War. Regular exhibit hours for “All Aboard!” are Monday-Friday, 8am‒5pm from Nov. 6, 2013 through Feb. 7, 2014.
Oct. 31, 2013
Professional Development & Campus Sustainability Tour: “Culture Shift – Making UofL Lean and Green in 2013” Wednesday, Oct. 31st 2:00-3:30pm, Cultural Center multipurpose room All UofL employees are encouraged to join us for a Belknap Campus Sustainability Walking Tour and professional development session! This dynamic and engaging session led by experts in the field will provide you with a helpful introduction to the basic principles of sustainability and how to apply them in your professional and personal decision-making at work and at home. This professional development session has been designed to offer staff and faculty at any level with a wide variety of practical tips that you can use to help UofL shift our culture towards become better stewards of the environment while saving money and helping build a brighter tomorrow for society. Attendees will better understand UofL's commitment to sustainability and learn how each step we take contributes to big results for us individually, for the university, and for the broader community. The session will also introduce you to UofL’s new Eco-Reps Program, which gives you the opportunity to go deeper with follow-up trainings online, a certification, group and individual service projects, and the empowerment of becoming a point-person for sustainability in your unit. Please register here.
Oct. 31, 2013
Last Gray Street Farmers’ Market of the season Thursdays, 10:30am‒2pm (May 16th through Oct. 31st) Health Sciences Center, 485 E. Gray St. STOCK UP ON FRESH, LOCAL FOOD FOR THE WINTER!! With 12 vendors at this year's market, you'll find the finest in farm-fresh local products, including prepared lunches, fruits, vegetables, honey, baked & canned goods, oils, soaps, granola and more. Debit cards and SNAP benefits accepted. UofL's School of Public Health and Information Sciences sponsors the market. Full details here. Contact: Melissa Schreck. Easily accessible from Belknap Campus on TARC Route 18 (free with UofL ID) or via a pleasant 15 minute bike ride.
Oct. 30, 2013
Learn about UofL Carshare by Enterprise at the NCAA Challenge Tour Wednesday, Oct. 30th noon-4pm at SAC West Plaza Join us for fun & games - challenges include the Long Snap; High Step Agility Run; and Football Toss! Learn about UofL's awesome CarShare program through which anyone over 18 with a drivers' license can check out a fuel efficient vehicle from our campus fleet for just $8/hr with gas and insurance - so you don't have to own a car or bring yours to campus! And get some bonus incentives! Current UofL CarShare members can stop by to receive a special driving credit voucher! New members can stop by to receive a special offer to join! Follow @carshare and learn more at the UofL CarShare website.
Oct. 27-29, 2013
“Transforming and Sustaining Communities through Partnerships” UofL Hosts 19th annual conference of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) 1pm Sunday, Oct. 27th through noon Tuesday, Oct. 29th Galt House Hotel (140 N 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202) Presentations will feature 63 different experts from UofL on four main thematic tracks: Environmental Initiatives; Healthy Communities; Partnerships for Education; Economic Development and Revitalization. As the Coalition sets out to redefine itself, this year’s conference promises dynamic poster and concurrent sessions, thought-provoking panels, fantastic keynote speakers, and unlimited networking opportunities. Full Conference Details.Register here
Special FREE event, no need to register: Tuesday, Oct. 8-9am – Roundtable Discussions on all conference tracks!
Oct. 26, 2013
Ecotour with Professor Margaret Carreiro: Restoring woodlands in Olmsted Parks Saturday, Oct. 26th 9am-Noon at Hogan Fountain teepee, Cherokee Park Free and open to the public but registration required Biology professor Margaret Carreiro and Major Waltman of the Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy will lead a tour of restored and unrestored ecology sites in Cherokee and Seneca Parks. Participants will learn more about how LOPC practitioners and the UofL community have teamed up to conduct research at these sites. Please bring a bottle of drinking water, and wear comfortable clothing and shoes appropriate for walking in woods and meadows.
Oct. 25-27, 2013
Bluegrass Bioneers Friday-Sunday, Oct. 25-27 at Jefferson Community & Technical College (JCTC, 2nd & Chestnut) After hosting for the first four years, UofL is a sponsor, supporter, and coordinator of the 5th annual Bluegrass Bioneers Conference, which will be held October 25-27 at JCTC. Bluegrass Bioneers is the local partner of the National Bioneers conference which takes place annually in San Rafael, CA. Bioneers look to nature to solve our environmental and social problems for more resilient and abundant communities. Bioneers is inspiring a shift to live on Earth in ways that honor the web of life, each other, and future generations. In addition to screening the National Bioneers' inspirational keynote speaker presentations, Bluegrass Bioneers includes innovative regional live speakers, demonstrations, workshops, field trips, food, ecotainment, and calls for action. Peter Bane, author of The Permaculture Handbook: Garden Farming for Town and Country, editor of The Permaculture Activist, teacher, and consultant will be the Friday evening live keynote on Oct. 25th, presenting "Food Sovereignty and the Path to a Prosperous Future." Full details at the Bluegrass Bioneers webpage
Oct. 25, 2013
Farm-to-Table Dinner Friday, Oct. 25th 5pm on The Ville Grill patio Cost: Two meal plan swipes or $25 (for which you can use meal plan flex points). Make your reservation now! Students, employees, and the public are invited to join us for a one-of-a-kind family-style dinner on the patio of the campus dining hall, where you will be served a four-course menu of local foods celebrating the autumn harvest! We look forward to this time to slow down and enjoy the company of our neighbors and the bounty of our region! Read all about it and check out the menu, including the vegetarian option! Contact: Charlie Clabaugh, 502-852-7261, charlie.clabaugh@sodexo.com
Oct. 24, 2013
UofL EcoReps Gathering & Workshop Thursday, Oct. 24th at 2pm in the Cultural Center The Sustainability Council’s new EcoReps program is designed to move faculty, staff & students beyond talk to action for a sustainable UofL. We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and certification as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This year we begin a series of monthly gatherings and workshops for EcoReps on Thursdays at 2pm in the Cultural Center (Oct. 24, Nov. 21, Dec. 5). Please join us whether you’re a recycler, avid bike commuter, local foodie, or social justice advocate! More info and sign-up form on EcoReps website.
Oct. 24, 2013
Gray Street Farmers’ Market 20/20 Mini-Workshop: Intersection of sustainability and nutrition Nancy Kuppersmith, MS, RD, Family and Geriatric Medicine, UofL Thursday, Oct. 24th 12:20-12:40pm Room 103, School of Public Health & Info Sciences Join us for the last 20/20 Talk of the season! Nancy C. Kuppersmith, RD, MS, CDE, Nutritionist, Department of Family & Geriatric Medicine, will present “The Intersection of Sustainability and Nutrition” and discuss how policy, food manufacturers and our habits have added to the present sustainability crisis we are in and how we can make a difference. Shop, grab lunch, and join us from 12:20 to 12:40 p.m. in the warmth of Room 103 of the UofL School of Public Health and Information Sciences (485 E. Gray St).
Oct. 23, 2013
Urban & Public Affairs "Horticulture Zone" Garden Dedication Wednesday, Oct. 23rd at 4:30pm (behind Urban Studies Institute & Bettie Johnson Hall, 426 W. Bloom St.) What happens when a few dedicated UofL students, staff, and faculty decide to rip out the lawn behind their building to create a space for nature to return and food to be grown?! Come find out when we dedicate the new Urban & Public Affairs "Horticulture Zone," featuring vegetable beds, compost bins, rain barrels, bird feeders, fruit trees, a no-mow zone and more! We will gather in the Horticulture Zone to officially dedicate the space and celebrate with the harvesting of the many vegetables that are growing there including free GIANT sunflower seeds to all those in attendance. A UofL Sustainability Week Event!
Oct. 23, 2013
Campus Sustainability Day Wednesday, October 23rd 10am-2pm Humanities Quad
Join us for the sixth annual celebration of all things sustainable at UofL and in our community! Learn about what various campus and community groups are doing to create a sustainable revolution. Sign-up to get involved. Leave with some green freebies, great information, and a smile on your face!
Shred-It will offer free shredding and recycling of documents, video tapes, and computer diskettes from their truck in the circle in front of the College of Business 10am - 2pm.
Booths will be hosted by: UofL Sustainability Council; Green Initiatives Committee of the Engage.Lead.Serve Board; UofL Dining by Sodexo; Peace, Justice & Conflict Transformation program; Interior Architecture; Siemens & Physical Plant Mechanical/Electrical; Printing Services; Honor's Student Council; Custodial & Grounds/Trees; Fire Marshall; Native American Student Organization; Students of PHIL 328/SCHG 300-01 Environmental Ethics (Philosophy and Social Change program); UofL Bookstore; Postal Services; UofL Parking & Transportation; Zimride/Carpooling; UofL Carshare by Enterprise; TARC; Purchasing; Campus Housing; Office of Health Promotion: Random Acts of Health (RAH!); Geography Club; GRASS; Habitat For Humanity ReStore; United Nations Association-USA Louisville; Floyds Fork Environmental Association; QRS Recycling; Earthsave; Grasshoppers; RAPP/Catholic Charities of Louisville; The Root Cellar; Louisville Water Company; KAIRE; Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (Grow More Mow Less & Lawn Care for Cleaner Air programs); Bluegrass Bioneers; Just Creations; U.S. Green Building Council - Kentucky Chapter.
Oct. 22, 2013
IdeaFest University: Creating Climate Reality Leadership in Kentucky Tuesday, October 22nd 6:15pm in Ekstrom Library Chao Auditorium Free, but please Register here. Join UofL's Sustainability Council for this Idea Festival University event! Fall's pleasant temperatures and picturesque landscapes undergird our desire to understand and appreciate our natural environment. Scientists and insurance professionals forecast extreme climate changes in the coming century. Join IF University and Louisvillian Christian Thalacker for a class about climate change and the tools our community can create to foster a more secure, and less toxic, future. FACILITATOR: Christian Thalacker currently serves as an Ambassador at the Climate Reality Project. Over the years, he's been head of procurement and community outreach at Kelley Green Biofuel, chief taste tester at Grasshoppers Distribution, editor of energy reports for the two largest commodity markeplaces in the world. He has received post-graduate degrees in Economics in Japan and Business in Europe. If you see a Kentucky license plate "BIODSL," please honk!
Oct. 22, 2013
Campus Arbor Day Observance & Tree Planting Workshop Tuesday, Oct. 22nd at noon (gather at the SAC Clock Tower) Love Louisville Trees?! Come celebrate Arbor Day at UofL! Gather at the SAC Clock Tower on Tuesday, Oct. 22nd at noon for our annual Arbor Day Observance, and get your hands dirty with a tree planting and associated workshop led by certified arborists from Limbwalkers. A UofL Sustainability Week Event!
Oct. 22, 2013
Where's the Beef?! Tuesday, Oct. 22nd, 11am-1pm in the Red Barn Learn about the many benefits of eating less meat with the Eating Green Calculator. Free vegan, local lunch! Who doesn't want free delicious food and some interactive time with 16 live animals on a Tuesday afternoon?! Hosted by the Engaging Issues Committee, this interactive event promotes healthy alternative eating styles. First, come get a free vegetarian or vegan lunch from Louisville's own Farm to Fork. Afterwards, head over to the provided Farmer's Market from Root Cellar to buy some fresh local produce. You can wrap up your time by playing with 16 cuddly animals at the petting zoo right outside the Red Barn! Who wouldn't want to spend some quality time hanging with an alpaca, ducks, goats, chickens, a patagonian cavy and more? Brought to you by the Student Activities Board, Engage. Lead. Serve. Board and the Office of Health Promotion.
Oct. 21, 2013
In God's Land: Film Screening with director Pankaj Rishi Kumar Monday, October 21st at 7:30pm in SAC Floyd Theatre Join us for a special night with visiting filmmaker Pankaj Rishi Kumar as he discusses his newest film In God's Land. After taming a former wasteland through hard work and sweat and creating a community, the settlers start living there. The mythical birth of their village God Sudalai Swami unfolds the village’s unique journey to fight the oppression of the ‘big’ Vanamamalai Temple. Now that the clergy owns the land, the settlers are reduced to being tenant farmers and must make way for redevelopment after the land is sold off for a Special Economic Zone (SEZ). A dispute over god’s land begins. In God’ Land is not simply about the fight between the priests and the farmers. Using animation it recounts the history of the land and satirizes the exploitation perpetuated by religion and class distinction. The film looks at the land within the larger issue of development, forcing us to recognize the totalitarian attitude of the ideals of development, ostensibly to bring economic prosperity but rarely a benefit to real users. But the film’s most interesting element is the people living on this god’s land. Instead of fighting the temple or government, they accept this dire reality and try to find comfort in god’s will, perhaps because for them it is still the land of god. Sponsored by Department of History, Commonwealth Center for the Humanities & Society, Asian Studies Program, Social Change Program.
Oct. 21, 2013
Sustainability Scholars Roundtable Seminar: Dr. Daniel DeCaro Monday, October 21st Noon-1:30pm Law School's Cox Lounge (2nd floor, center) Join us for a new brown bag seminar series highlighting the research of UofL's Sustainability Scholars! Dr. Daniel DeCaro is Assistant Professor of Psychology and Urban & Public Affairs; and a Research Associate at UofL's Center for Land Use & Environmental Responsibility. He'll be presenting on "Institutional Fit and Public Participation: A Social-Psychological Perspective."
Oct. 21-29, 2013
UofL Sustainability Week!Oct. 21-29, 2013 Over a full week of events to celebrate and raise awareness! Events will include:
Monday, Oct. 21 –Model Green Room Open Houses - Model Green Office: Urban & Public Affairs Room 100 (426 W. Bloom St.), 10am-4pm - Model Green Dorm Room: Louisville Hall (meet in the lobby), 3-5pm
Monday, Oct. 21, noon – Sustainability Scholars Roundtable Seminar: Dr. Daniel DeCaro "Institutional Fit and Public Participation: A Social-Psychological Perspective"(Law School Cox Lounge)
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 11am-2pm – Where's the Beef?! Check out a mini-farmers' market & learn about the many benefits of eating less meat with the Eating Green Calculator. Brought to you by the Engage. Lead. Serve. Board and the Office of Health Promotion. (Red Barn)
Tuesday, Oct. 22, noon – Campus Arbor Day Observance, & Tree Planting Workshop (gather at SAC Clock Tower)
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 6-9pm – Tree Planting Ceremony Honoring 10th Anniversary of Billy Minardi & Kurz Halls - free food and games! (Kurz Hall courtyard)
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 10am-2pm – Campus Sustainability Day (Quad) **Free shredding & recycling of documents, diskettes & videotapes at Shred-It truck outside College of Business
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 4:30pm – Urban & Public Affairs "Horticulture Zone" Garden Dedication (behind Urban Studies Institute & Bettie Johnson Hall, 426 W. Bloom St.)
Thursday, Oct. 24, 11am-2pm – Weigh The Waste (The Ville Grill) - 230 pounds of food waste collected for composting from one lunch period at The Ville Grill!
Thursday, Oct. 24, 2–3pm – EcoReps Workshop: Sustainable Transportation (Cultural Center) Become a point-person and peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability at UofL! Open to all students, faculty, and staff who give a damn! Meet your fellow EcoReps, learn a few things about sustainability, and get involved in service projects. Sign-up for EcoReps here.
Thursday, Oct. 24, 3-5pm – 100% Local Market: The Root Mobile & Grasshoppers' CSA pick-up (University Club parking lot)
Friday, Oct. 25, 3-5pm – UofL Free Store open for donations and/or "shopping" (Unitas Hall)
Sunday-Tuesday, Oct. 27-29 – “Transforming and Sustaining Communities through Partnerships” UofL Hosts 19th annual conference of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) Galt House Hotel (140 N 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202) Presentation Tracks include: Environmental Initiatives; Healthy Communities; Partnerships for Education; Economic Development and Revitalization.
Night for Palestine Friday, October 18th at 7pm Shumaker Research Building Lobby & Room 139 UofL Students for Justice in Palestine announces a FUN-draiser catered by Ramsi's Cafe on the World featuring light comedy from Palestinian comedienne Eman El-Husseini and the creative efforts of our students, including Palestinian dance, art, henna, and Arabic music! TICKETS: Available at nightforpalestine.weebly.com. Students just $10, General admission $20. There is a VIP option for those who would like to donate more. Deadline to purchase you tickets for the dinner is October 11th. Proceeds from this event will will be directed to Palestinian aid organizations as well as the work of Louisville Students for Justice in Palestine. The event headliner is Eman El-Husseini, Palestinian-Canadian comedienne and storyteller, who will mirthfully reminisce about her native Palestine, her Arab-Canadian family and other humorous life experiences. She has performed to accolades in North America as well as internationally in Jordan and Palestine. The dinner will be an exciting showcase of Palestinian culture and cuisine. We will be raising funds for a needy village in Palestine while listening to the traditional music and personal stories of the land's beloved people. Students will dance the traditional dabke step and display original works of art. Email nightforpalestine@gmail.com or call 502-741-6698 with any questions.
Oct. 18, 2013
Human Rights in the Garment Industry Alta Gracia workers share their historic fight for fair and dignified work in Dominican Republic apparel factories Friday, Oct. 18th at 2:30pm in Ekstrom Library W210 Meet the workers who sew UofL apparel! Hear how YOU can take action on campus to support dignified working conditions and human rights in the garment industry. The Alta Gracia Factory, located in the Dominican Republic Free Trade Zone, is the first college logo t-shirt project to pay its workers a living wage, respect their democratic voice on the job, and provide a safe and healthy work environment as regularly verified by the Worker Rights Consortium, to which UofL belongs. The result of decades of students and workers organizing in solidarity, Alta Gracia offers a stark contrast to the often exploitative conditions in garment factories and is transforming the lives of workers, the community of Villa Altagracia, and the wider apparel industry. Yenny Perez and Maritza Vargas, workers at the Alta Gracia factory, will share their personal stories about decades of working in the textile industry and seeking dignified jobs. Come listen to the stories of these inspiring union leaders; learn about the effect that a dignified wage has had on the community of Villa Altagracia and the wider garment industry; hear about the historic struggle for fair working conditions in the Dominican Republic Free Trade Zone; and discover how you can support workers who sew your university logo apparel! PRESENTED BY: The Departments of Social Change, Anthropology, Peace Justice & Conflict Transformation; the Latin American and Hispanic Student Association, Latin American and Latino Studies Organization; Solidarity Ignite CONTACT: info@solidarityignite.org or Amy at (732) 947-8630. Details & RSVP here.
Oct. 17, 2013
Plastics: The ‘Final Frontier’ of Recycling Closing the Loop on Plastics via Above-ground Mining of Waste (or “Star Trek” meets “The Graduate”) Thursday, Oct. 17th 3-4pm in Vogt Building, Room 311 Dr. Michael Biddle graduated from UofL's Speed School in 1978 with a BS in Chemical Engineering, received his MS in Management from Stanford, and his PhD in Polymer Science from Case Western Reserve. He worked for several large companies such as General Electric, Cummins Engine and Dow Chemical before striking out on his own in 1992 by founding MBA Polymers which grew it into the world’s leader at recycling plastics from highly complex waste streams such as end of life automobiles, computers, electronics, appliances and municipal solid waste. Check out Dr. Biddle's TED talk or the new Big SHFT 3-minute documentary featuring Mike’s pioneering work.
Plastics are recovered at much lower rates than steel and paper, but are several times more valuable. That’s because most traditional techniques used for sorting materials are not really useful for plastics. However, Mike and his team have broken the code on how to sort, clean and recycle plastics with sufficient quality to replace virgin plastics as raw materials, usually back into the same products from which they came. The MBA process uses less than 20% of the energy required to make plastics the traditional way, from petrochemicals, and saves over 4 tons of CO2 for every ton of virgin plastic replaced.
Oct. 17, 2013
Gray Street Farmers’ Market 20/20 Mini-Workshop: Growing "strange things" in the garden Amanda Fuller, Lots of Food LLC Thursday, Oct. 17th 12:20-12:40pm Room 103, School of Public Health & Info Sciences This week's lunch-time talk features Amanda Fuller, an entrepreneurial urban farmer in downtown Louisville and co-owner of the Lots of Food LLC. As an avid subsistence urban farmer who is now experimenting with market gardening on vacant lots in downtown neighborhoods, Amanda has a lifetime of knowledge about organic and sustainable methods of growing food and other useful things in the city. She'll be leading a "show & tell" workshop with various specimens she has grown, including flax, stevia, ginger, loofahs... and more!
Oct. 14, 2013
Project Progress: Exploring the Transformation of America 1963-1968 / 2013-2018 Monday, Oct. 14th at 5:30 pm in the University Club Please join the Pan African Studies Department, International Diversity and Outreach Programs, Peace, Justice & Conflict Transformation, the Ali Institute for Peace and Justice, the Brandeis School of Law, the Cultural Center, UofL’s LGBT Center, the Office of the Provost and the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research for the official unveiling of UofL’s “Project Progress” initiative. The program will be a series of lectures, exhibits and other programming that will examine the aftermath of the “heroic period” of the movement from the Montgomery bus boycotts of 1963 through the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968.
Oct. 14, 2013
Sustainability Scholars Roundtable Seminar: Dr. Sarah Emery Monday, October 14th Noon-1:30pm Law School's Cox Lounge (2nd floor, center) Join us for a new brown bag seminar series highlighting the research of UofL's Sustainability Scholars! Dr. Sarah Emery, Associate Professor of Biology, presents on "The Potential Importance of Plant-Fungus Interactions for Sustainable Ecosystems."
Oct. 13, 2013
Environmental Law & Land Use Society's 100-Mile Lunch and Courtyard Fundraiser Sunday, Oct. 13th 11:30am-3:30pm in the Law School courtyard Join ELLUS (the Environmental Law & Land Use Society) as they host their annual 100-mile lunch! Each year, ELLUS celebrates local food by offering a variety of foods raised, made, or grown within 100 miles of Louisville. This year, we'll also be discussing efforts to construct a green work space in the courtyard behind the Law School so that students can enjoy an outdoor space while studying or having outdoor classes. Get involved in the design of your campus and help support more sustainable university land use. Open to all students, alumni, professors, faculty, and members of the community interested in environmental or land use issues. Cost of the meal is $5 per person, and there will be an opportunity to make a donation to the courtyard development project. Please feel free to stop by anytime between 11:30 and 3:30 to participate in games, enjoy local food, and socialize! Full details here.
Oct. 12, 2013
Healthy Foods, Local Farms Conference: “Food Sustainability and Justice” Saturday, October 12th, all day, $35 Register here Kentucky Country Day School (4100 Springdale Rd, Louisville, KY 40241) The 14th annual Healthy Foods, Local Farms Conference is for people and organizations who care about where their food comes from....and that their daily repast is ethically and sustainably raised / grown and harvested. The conference is supported by UofL's Sustainability Council which supplies experts and learning stations. Featured speakers will include:
Wenonah Hauter - the Executive Director of Food & Water Watch. She has worked extensively on food, water, energy, and environmental issues at the national, state and local level.
Barton Seaver - a chef and National Geographic Fellow who has dedicated his career to restoring the relationship we have with our ocean. It is his belief that the choices we are making for dinner are directly impacting the ocean and its fragile ecosystems.
Dr. Michele Morek - Coalition coordinator for UNANIMA International, a nongovernmental organization of the United Nations that advocates on behalf of women and children and the environment.
Scholarships are available. Contact Aloma Dew at (270)316-0334 or by email at alomadew@hotmail.com to inquire about scholarships, to learn more, or to get involved. Full details and registration TBA here.
Oct. 10, 2013
Gray Street Farmers’ Market 20/20 Mini-Workshop: Feed the Dirt Joshua Orr, The Root Cellar Thursday, Oct. 10th 12:20-12:40pm Room 103, School of Public Health & Info Sciences Joshua Orr of The Root Cellar will discuss why composting is a critical step in urban waste management and an opportunity for sustainability in local food production. He’ll talk about how a current operation known as Feed the Dirt coordinates with 15+ businesses and community gardens to collect and process organic waste from both bulk producers and residential environments. Easily accessible from Belknap Campus on TARC Route 18 (free with UofL ID) or via a pleasant 15 minute bike ride.
Oct. 9, 2013
Let’s Talk Lunch: Anne Braden Memorial Lecture Preview Wednesday, Oct. 9th Noon in the Cultural Center Join us for a free luncheon as UofL's Anne Braden Institute hosts its annual Anne Braden Memorial Lecture Preview. This year, Dr. Khalil Muhammad, director of the Schomburg Center for Black Culture at the New York Public Library, will deliver a talk entitled, “Why the Past Won’t Go Away: The Crisis of History in the Age of Post-Racialism.” Faculty and students from the departments of history, Pan African Studies, counseling psychology and public policy will join us in discussing Dr. Muhammad’s book, “The Condemnation of Blackness: Race, Crime and the Making of Modern Urban America,” and how the ideas presented pertain to their fields.
Oct. 9, 2013
Mapping Ecospace onto Geospace Wednesday, Oct. 9th at Noon in Humanities 300 Join us for a special Philosophy Department Brown Bag Lunch with Professor Avery Kolers!
The University of Louisville is collaborating with other schools across the state to organize a Car-Free Kentucky Caravan to travel to AASHE 2013 by bicycle, picking up students, faculty and staff from institutions around the Commonwealth on the way down to Nashville! If you're interested in the caravan, please sign-up here by Sept. 1st. Contact: Justin Mog, 502-852-8575, justin.mog (at) louisville.edu. Read Justin's Blog: The Adventures of the Car-Free Kentucky Caravan to AASHE 2013 (October 3-5, 2013)
Over a dozen UofL students, faculty and staff will be presenting projects, sharing posters, and speaking on panels at this year's AASHE conference.
Students and faculty are particularly encouraged to consider attending this year's AASHE conference as it coincides with UofL's Fall Break (Oct. 7-8).
The Student Summit will be held Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013.
The keynote speaker will be controversial journalist and food policy expert Raj Patel, author of "Stuffed and Starved: The Hidden Battle for the World Food System." Patel will offer sustainable and feasible solutions to dealing with the worldwide food crisis while achieving a fairer, more sustainable economy and society.
Oct. 3, 2013
Info Session: Real Food Challenge Thursday, Oct. 3rd 2:30-3:45pm in Shumaker Research Building Room 139 Join us for a presentation by Carmen Black, a regional student organizer for the Real Food Challenge, a grassroots effort uniting students for just and sustainable food on campus! Carmen will give an introduction to the challenges and complexities of the industrial food system as they play out in campus Dining Services, and explain how Real Food Challenge, helps students unite and organize for a more just & sustainable food system. Carmen is working with several Kentucky colleges and universities this school year to not only unite students on one campus, but several campuses to help bring "Real Food" to Kentucky...and we need your help!
Oct. 3, 2013
Gray Street Farmers’ Market 20/20 Mini-Workshop: Cooking Demo Amber Barnes, RD, LD Wellness Dietitian UofL Hospital Thursday, Oct. 3rd 12:20-12:40pm Room 103, School of Public Health & Info Sciences Amber Barnes will demo a quick and easy Peanut Squash Soup with local butternut squash! Stop by for samples and to pick up ingredients from our vendors. Easily accessible from Belknap Campus on TARC Route 18 (free with UofL ID) or via a pleasant 15 minute bike ride.
Oct. 2, 2013
"Reforming Immigration, Re-Forming Place and Race: Latin America, the American South, New Connections" Wednesday, Oct. 2nd at 4:30 in Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium Dr. Jamie Winders, Associate Professor of Geography in the Maxwell School at Syracuse University, will deliver the 12th Annual Latin American and Latino Studies (LALS) Heritage Lecture. Dr. Winders is an Associate Professor of Geography whose research focuses on international migration, racial formations, urban transformation, and cultural belonging, especially in the context of new immigrant destinations. Co-Sponsors of the talk include the Department of Geography and Geosciences; The Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research; and The Peace, Justice & Conflict Transformation Program.
Oct. 2, 2013
Let's Talk Lunch: Sustainability in Prisons Project Wednesday, Oct. 2nd noon - 1pm in the Cultural Center Join us for a free luncheon with anthropologist Dr. Peter Little, who will talk about the general “greening” of prisons in the last decade and the formation of prison-based programs to provide science and environmental education opportunities for offenders. He will provide a background on the Sustainability in Prisons Project (SPP), a partnership between Evergreen State College and the Washington State Department of Corrections, which has become a nationally recognized partnership model for meshing the cultures and institutions of environmental science and corrections. Dr. Little will discuss his ideas for using the SPP model for building university-corrections-community partnerships in Louisville and blending the UofL’s already existing interest in social justice with the city’s growing interest in sustainability.
Oct. 1, 2013
Engineers Without Borders tour of WaterStep Tuesday, Oct. 1st at 5:30pm Engineers Without Borders will meet at WaterStep (625 Myrtle St., near Central Park), a local non-profit that makes simple water filtration devices to help the world's poor. Join us for a tour and then we'll proceed to have a regular meeting afterwards. People who want to carpool can meet up behind Speed School and we'll leave at 5:15pm.
Oct. 1, 2013
Engage. Lead. Serve. Board's Make a Difference Night Tuesday, Oct. 1st 5:30pm on the 2nd Floor of the Honors Overseers House Come join us for FREE FONDUE and the opportunity to participate in our green initiative project - an on-campus clean-up. The event will last one hour and we hope to see YOU there so you can help Make a Difference! Questions: green@engageleadserve.org
Sept. 30, 2013
Sustainability Council table at the Pride Week Cookout & Flag Raising Ceremony Monday, Sept. 30th from noon-2pm Red Barn West Plaza Stop by to celebrate the beginning of UofL Pride Week and check out the Sustainability Council's table! Take the Cards Go Green! Pledge and walk away with some sustainably made, reusable green goodies!
Sept. 28, 2013
Louisville Solar Tour Saturday, September 28th 10am-3pm. Various sites. UofL will host tour sites along with UofL employees and students who live in solar-powered homes. We'll open our doors to give you a glimpse of our renewable energy future! Throughout the afternoon, you can tour dozens of different homes and institutions on your own or as part of group bus tour or bike tour. Sites on campus will include the Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research in Ernst Hall (Solar Manufacturing R&D laboratory, Room 300). RSVP and connect with other Solar Tourists on Facebook!
Mindfulness Meditation "Take 20" Class Friday, May 27th, 12:30-12:50pm, Nursing School Room 2023 All UofL employees and their spouses are encouraged to participate in Get Healthy Now's TAKE 20 TO RELAX and impact your health and happiness in a BIG way. Register here.
Sept. 26, 2013
UofL EcoReps Gathering & Workshop Thursday, Sept. 26th at 2pm in the Cultural Center The Sustainability Council’s new EcoReps program is designed to move faculty, staff & students beyond talk to action for a sustainable UofL. We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and certification as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This year we begin a series of monthly gatherings and workshops for EcoReps on Thursdays at 2pm in the Cultural Center (Sept. 26, Oct. 24, Nov. 21, Dec. 5). Please join us whether you’re a recycler, avid bike commuter, local foodie, or social justice advocate! More info and sign-up form on EcoReps website.
Sept. 26, 2013
Gray Street Farmers’ Market 20/20 Mini-Workshop: Quick, delicious and easy ways to move toward plant-based meals (with cooking demo) Karen Newton, Director, Health Promotion Office, UofL Campus Health Services & the Health Promotion Nutrition Navigators Thursday, Sept. 26th 12:20-12:40pm Room 103, School of Public Health & Info Sciences
Sept. 25, 2013
Campus Tree Advisory Committee - Fall 2013 Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 25th 4pm in Ekstrom Library, Room W210 The Campus Tree Advisory Committee is open to all students, employees, and community members interested in helping UofL protect and expand its tree population on campus! We meet once a semester, so please join us! We have much to discuss and plan for! The fall agenda includes: • Plan for planting of 40-50 trees with LG&E Plant for the Planet Grant award - $5000 • Plan for Oct. 22nd UofL Arbor Day Observance and Service Learning Projects • Finalize Discussion: Adding measurable Goals & Targets to UofL's Campus Tree Care Plan • 2013 tree-related Service Learning Projects • Updates on any recent tree plantings, removals, or maintenance plan • Status of: Criteria for tree removal • Updates/Maintenance of Belknap Tree Tour • Tree Campus USA 2013 reporting needs
Sept. 24, 2013
Water With Blessings Informational Presentation by Larraine Lauter Tuesday, September 24th, 3:30-4:30pm in Shumaker Research Building, Room 139 Sister Larraine Lauter, Executive Director of Water With Blessings, will present about this nonprofit organization that empowers women in Honduras (and other countries) by providing water filtration systems that provide clean water for their families, and their communities. Come learn how Water With Blessings equips and empowers mothers to become Water Women: compassionate agents of change in their communities. Learn more about Water With Blessings here. Co‐sponsored by GRASS (Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions) and the LALS Club. Full info and RSVP here.
Sept. 20, 2013
Mindfulness Meditation "Take 20" Class Friday, Sept. 20th, 12:30-12:50pm, University Club All UofL employees and their spouses are encouraged to participate in Get Healthy Now's TAKE 20 TO RELAX and impact your health and happiness in a BIG way. Register here.
Sept. 18, 2013
Dr. Esselstyn: Preventing & Reversing Heart Disease with Plant-based Food Wednesday, Sept. 18th at 6pm in Comstock Hall, UofL School of Music Watch a video of the talk here! The world-famous Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn will be on campus to explain his plant-based food plan featured in the powerful 2011 documentary film, Forks Over Knives, as well as the books, Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease and The Engine 2 Diet. Ann Esselstyn will demonstrate 10 easy steps to incorporate plant foods into your own food plan. Taste samples prepared from their recipes at reception following! Dr. Esselstyn has helped his patients' reverse heart disease by following a low-fat, whole foods, plant-based diet. Esselstyn is director of the cardiovascular prevention and reversal program at The Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute. Esselstyn will explain plant-based food plans. A reception will follow the talk and will include food samples and a book signing with Caldwell Esselstyn. FREE tickets required. Online registration is available now on the Office of Health Promotion website. ALSO: Esselstyn will speak on Thursday, September 19, at 7pm in Bellarmine University's Frazier Hall. More information & free tickets here. Both talks are funded by UofL's Office of Health Promotion, Bellarmine University, KentuckyOne Health and Baptist Health. Food samples will be provided by Whole Foods. THE BUZZ:
WEEK WITHOUT VIOLENCE September 16-26, 2013 This worldwide campaign encourages communities to think and act towards a world without violence. Activities at UofL will focus on raising awareness, promoting attitude change and enabling individuals and organizations to begin positive actions towards ending violence in their communities. Full details available from PEACC, but upcoming events include:
UofL Celebrates International Day of Peace - Thursday, Sept. 19th all day, Red Barn & SAC Floyd Theatre Every year since 1981, people around the world have commemorated the United Nations International Day of Peace. UofL will mark our third PeaceDay with a series of events designed to give everyone on campus an opportunity to draw strength from one another as a community. Sponsors: Peace, Justice & Conflict Transformation program; Student Activity Board; Leadership and Service; Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity and International Affairs; Pan African Studies Department. Full details here. Schedule: 11:30am ‒ 1:00pm “Cards in the Community Service Fair,” West Plaza, outside the Red Barn. This giant celebration of service brings more than 60 community organizations to campus to speak with students directly about their peacebuilding efforts and opportunities for community service. Free Lunch for those attending. 1:00pm Pray the Devil Back to Hell, SAC Floyd Theatre. This documentary reveals the inspiring story of a community of Liberian women demonstrating for peace—and helping to achieve it—after years of civil war. Their leader, Leymah Gbowee, subsequently won the Nobel Peace Prize. 2:30pm Four Little Girls, SAC Floyd Theatre. Spike Lee documents the domestic terrorism against a Baptist Church in “Bomingham,” Alabama that occurred only three weeks after the March on Washington 50 years ago. The Department of Pan-African Studies leads a post-film panel to explore some of the enduring issues relating to justice, Civil Rights and Trayvon Martin. 7:00pm ‒ 10:00pm PeaceDay Concert, Red Barn. Adam Dahmer, Zachary Todd, The American Dream, and special performance by the Bamboozle breakdancing crew! All Day: Free Hugs and “Soaring Towards a Better Tomorrow in Northern Ireland,” art by youth today as peacemakers.
PARK(ing) Day Friday, Sept. 20th 10am-6pm UofL's mini-park will be on Cardinal Blvd. between 3rd & 4th St. in front of Cardinal Towne. Map of all Louisville PARK(ing) Day locations. An annual worldwide event where artists, designers and citizens transform metered parking spots into temporary public parks. Check out last year's photos! and this short video from UofL's 2012 mini-park! Again this year, UofL is collaborating with several other groups to transform Louisville parking spaces into park-lets to draw attention to how we use our public space and the importance of ending the violence on our streets caused by motor vehicles. Hundreds of people are killed and injured by cars on Louisville’s streets each year. Disturbingly, U.S. road fatalities are on the rise again, increasing 5.3% last year! 34,080 people were killed on our roadways in 2012. It doesn't have to be this way. UofL's Sustainability Council wants to help stop by the violence on our streets by raising awareness about safer streets with fewer cars and slower traffic!
Mindfulness Meditation "Take 20" Class - Friday, Sept. 20th, 12:30-12:50pm, University Club All UofL employees and their spouses are encouraged to participate in Get Healthy Now's TAKE 20 TO RELAX and impact your health and happiness in a BIG way. Register here.
Film Screening: The Invisible War- Tuesday, Sept. 24th 2:30pm, SAC Floyd Theatre Take Back the Night keynote speaker Susan Burke is featured in The Invisible War, a groundbreaking investigative documentary about the epidemic of rape within the U.S. military. Focusing on the powerfully emotional stories of rape victims, this film is a moving indictment of the systemic cover-up of military sex crimes, chronicling the women’s struggles to rebuild their lives and fight for justice. It is a call for our civilian and military leadership to listen. And to act.
Take Back the Night - Tuesday, Sept. 24th 5:30‐7:30pm, Red Barn Keynote speaker, Susan Burke, is an experienced and successful litigator. During the course of her 24-year legal career, Susan has both defended and prosecuted civil actions involving a wide range of topics. Ms. Burke is spearheading a nationwide series of lawsuits designed to reform the manner in which the military prosecutes rape and sexual assault.
Sept. 16-20, 2013
PARK(ing) Week September 16-20th Jefferson St. in front of Metro Hall
UofL's Urban Design Studio will be helping transform the northern lane of Jefferson Street, between 5th and 6th streets into a green gathering spot for one week in September, part of an international effort to temporarily reclaim streets and parking spaces and turn them into public places. Park(ing) Week at Metro Hall: Showcasing Louisville’s Design Community is a joint project between Mayor Greg Fischer, the Transit Authority of River City and the Urban Design Studio.
As Mayor Greg Fischer puts it, “One of my goals is to make Louisville friendlier to pedestrians and cyclists; to reclaim our roads so they are complete streets – there for all people, not just vehicles. The city’s demonstration project in front of Metro Hall is designed to get people thinking of our roads as avenues for all forms of transportation – two-wheeled, two-legged, four-legged, buses/transit and, yes, four-wheels.”
A series of small parks, with materials and trees donated by local landscape firms and other organizations, will be created in the space by a variety of Louisville’s architects, landscape architects and designers. TARC is partnering with a local architectural firm to design a unique bus stop that can be moved around the city. A special area for food trucks is also being designed -- and there will be seating for people to gather around the clock.
Three special evening events are also being planned for Park(ing) Week:
Happy Tail Hour, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday Sept. 16. People are invited to bring their dogs to Metro Hall for an evening of socializing and cocktails. There will be food trucks, a cash bar and vendors from local pet stores and animal rescue agencies will be set up. Louisville Metro Animal Services, which is overseeing the effort, will showcase animals for adoption.
Pecha Kucha, a night of sharing big ideas, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17. The event will be held on the Metro Hall lawn and people will present their ideas for improving education. There will be food and cocktails. Each presenter gets 20 slides and 20 seconds per slide each to share their big ideas for the future. More information here.
Farmers Market, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19. Local and regional farmers will be selling their fruits, vegetables, meats and cheeses. There will be music, food trucks and a cash bar. Cyclists from across Louisville will be biking to Metro Hall that evening to be part of the event.
Spaces along Jefferson Street are still available for architects and designers interested in participating. For more information, contact Patrick Piuma, Urban Design Studio, patrick.piuma (at) louisville.edu or Chris Poynter, Mayor’s Office, chris.poynter (at) louisvilleky.gov
Sept. 13, 2013
Ecologist Diana Wall: Soil Invertebrates in an Extreme Ecosystem Friday Sept. 13th at Noon in Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium Dr. Diana Wall will be giving a second talk at UofL on her research in Soil Ecology in Antarctica and in hot deserts. UofL's Dept. of Biology and Brown and Williamson are sponsoring this talk by the 2013 Tyler Prize for the Environment laureate. Dr. Wall is a native Kentuckian and currently Director of the School of Global Environmental Sustainability at Colorado State University. Dr. Wall finds that studying simple, low diversity polar ecosystems (the McMurdo Antarctica LTER) contributes to understanding how physical and biotic factors shape soil ecosystems and their biota. Read more about her work in Antarctica.
Sept. 12, 2013
Ecologist Diana Wall: Soils, Soil Biodiversity & Sustainability Thursday Sept. 12th at 4pm in the Rauch Planetarium UofL's Dept. of Biology and Brown and Williamson are bringing to campus the 2013 Tyler Prize for the Environment laureate, Dr. Diana Wall! This highly prestigious award recognizes her many global contributions to ecology in helping us to understand the role soil biodiversity plays in the environment and for human well-being. Dr. Wall is a native Kentuckian and currently Director of the School of Global Environmental Sustainability at Colorado State University. Her research program integrates collaborative, multidisciplinary studies at the organismal through ecosystem levels, to ask and answer questions about their impacts at landscape and global scales. She studies how soil biodiversity controls carbon cycling through decomposition and the processing of organic matter, and affect soil fertility by mineralizing nutrients and making these available for plants. The regulation of above and below ground interactions, especially the control and suppression of plant and animal pests and pathogens, after soils are disturbed, is an ongoing interest. Read more about her work in Antarctica.
Sept. 12, 2013
Gray Street Farmers’ Market 20/20 Mini-Workshop: How to Prepare Farmers Market Foods for Great Flavor Jessica Pendergrass, Founder, Freelance Writer, Urban Sacred Garden Thursday, Sept. 12th 12:20-12:40pm Room 103, School of Public Health & Info Sciences Jessica will walk us through how to prepare market fresh vegetables in ways that highlight the flavors of the season. She will focus on how to create simple recipes in your own home using basic flavor pairings and a short list of ingredients, with minimal preparation time. There will be a brief overview of spring and summer produce with a primary emphasis on what is in season currently this fall. See her Slide Show here
Sept. 11, 2013
Portland: The Most Livable and Sustainable City in the U.S. Wednesday, September 11th at noon Room 123 of Urban and Public Affairs, 426 West Bloom Street. John Gilderbloom, Director of UofL's Sustainable Urban Neighborhoods center will give a talk with Porter Stevens, Master of Urban Planning Student, on Portland: The Most Livable and Sustainable City in the U.S.
Sept. 11, 2013
Let's Talk Lunch: Connecting Social Justice Research to Your Campus Activism Wednesday, Sept. 11th at noon in the Cultural Center The Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research’s mission is to bridge the gap between academic research and community activism for racial and social justice. That activism happens on campus, too. Students have organized in response to concerns about racial profiling from suspect descriptions by campus police, racial slurs student employees posted on Twitter, the Dream Act, Trayvon Martin’s killing, the Chick-Fil-A CEO’s remarks about homosexuality, and more. How can social justice research assist in that activism? How does it apply to your classes or to the major you want to pursue? How does social justice research help us understand global connections between people and systems of oppression? Who was Anne Braden anyway? Staff and students from the Anne Braden Institute will answer these questions and more at this week’s Let’s Talk Lunch. Free lunch provided - bring a plate, cup, and utensils to minimize waste!
Sept. 9, 2013
Ten Actions to Grow Your Neighborhood Monday, September 9th at 3pm Room 123 of Urban and Public Affairs, 426 West Bloom Street. John Gilderbloom, Director of UofL's Sustainable Urban Neighborhoods center will give a talk with Wesley Meares, Ph.D Candidate in Urban and Public Affairs, on Ten Actions to Grow Your Neighborhood.
Sept. 5, 2013
Gray Street Farmers’ Market 20/20 Mini-Workshop: The Root Mobile: An oasis in the food desert Ron Smith, Owner of The Root Cellar Thursday, Sept. 5th 12:20-12:40pm Room 103, School of Public Health & Info Sciences Come learn about the latest local-food-promoting, food-desert-busting project from the highly passionate Ron Smith, a former UofL employee who now operates Louisville's only all-local green grocer, The Root Cellar (in Old Louisville at 3rd & Hill; in Germantown at Swan & Kentucky; and all over town in The Root Mobile).
Sept. 4, 2013
Peace Corps Info Sessions: Launch Your Global Career Wednesday, September 4th 10:30 am – 2 pm at the Study Abroad Fair in the Red Barn 5 - 6 pm, Ekstrom Library Room W104 Serving in the Peace Corps is a great way to immerse yourself in a new culture, learn a new language, and have the experience of a lifetime promoting peace and sustainable development. Join us at this Information Session to learn about Volunteer experiences, have your questions answered, and gain tips to guide you through the application process. Apply NOW for departures in 2014.
Aug. 30, 2013
UofL Free Store Grand Opening! Friday, August 30, 2013 3-5pm in Unitas Tower basement The day has finally arrived! The UofL Free Store is now open to all students, faculty and staff to "shop" for free clothing, household items, books and more. Did you just move in to your dorm and forget something important. Check the free store first! Clean donated items are always welcome, too! Details and RSVP here.
The Free Store is an initiative of UofL's student environmental organization, Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions (GRASS). Our regular weekly meetings start on Friday, August 30th at 4pm. Come help us plan great things to make UL more sustainable and have fun doing it. Our meetings will be every Friday at 4pm on the lawn outside the Free Store (east side of Unitas Tower outside of Porter Education Building). We need your help to change the world!
Aug. 29, 2013
Gray Street Farmers’ Market 20/20 Mini-Workshop: Preparing the Fall Garden Stephen Lewis, Jefferson County Cooperative Extension Thursday, Aug. 29th 12:20-12:40pm Room 103, School of Public Health & Info Sciences Stephen Lewis, a Horticulture Agent with Jefferson County Cooperative Extension, will be help us prepare for a fall garden discussing soil preparation, crops to plant, and more.
2:15 p.m. – Symbolic March on Belknap Campus from SAC Clock Tower to Humanities Quad
2:25 p.m. – UofL’s International Jazz Quartet performs in Quad (refreshments served)
2:45 p.m. – Afternoon Program – in Quad:
Vice-Provost for Diversity Taylor-Archer – Welcome National Anthem led by UofL’s Commemoration Chorale President Ramsey – Remarks and Welcome Keynote address – Raoul Cunningham, President of the Louisville NAACP Recital of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech by Odell Henderson
Aug. 24, 2013
Solar Decathlon Open House Saturday, Aug. 24th 11:30am – 4pm Kentucky Trailer Park (behind the Engineering School, entrance from the parking lot on 3rd St. just south of Eastern Pkwy) Team Kentuckiana invites you to stop by and tour our new solar-powered modular home that UofL students and employees have been dreaming about, designing, and now constructing as our entry for the Solar Decathlon 2013: The Phoenix House! The Open House schedule will be as follows: 11:30 – Work Site Officially Open to the Public 11:45 – 1st Guided Tour Begins (Tours Every 15 Minutes) 12:00 – Begin Serving Lunch (Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Beverages, Etc. – While Supplies Last) 1:00‐2:00 – Remarks from Dignitaries, School Officials, Sponsors, and Students (Engineering Dean Pinto, UofL President Ramsey, CAP Dean Vasquez de Velasco, Kelsey King‐ Project Manager, Etc.) 2:00‐4:00 – Continued House Tours + Student Interaction Any Questions? Call: 502-403-5851 or 502-235-7194
Aug. 22, 2013
Gray Street Farmers’ Market 20/20 Mini-Workshop: Urban Homesteading in Louisville Justin Mog, UofL Sustainability Coordinator Thursday, Aug. 22nd 12:20-12:40pm Room 103, School of Public Health & Info Sciences Learn practical techniques for transforming a typical, highly-unsustainable Louisville home into a productive, regenerative, beautiful urban homestead! Justin Mog has been experimenting with these strategies at his downtown Louisville home for four year. Learn how his family has gone fully solar-powered and car-free, while producing much of the food, organic fertilizer, and water they need to sustain themselves in community with neighbors!
Aug. 21-28, 2013
Sustainability is woven into Welcome Week events, including:
Thursday, Aug. 22 -Morning Walk: Discover Old Louisville! 10 – 11 a.m., meet at the bottom of the Student Activities Center ramp Take a scenic walk in Old Louisville, highlighting local businesses, neighborhood vitality, and healthy local food options!
Thursday, Aug. 22 - Car-Free Lunch Trip to Gray St. Farmers' Market 11:00 a.m. meet up. Cyclists gather in front of the Red Barn. Bus riders bring UofL ID and meet at the TARC Route #18 stop across from the Floyd St. Garage Belknap Bus Station. Bring spending cash/debit card for local food/lunch items. Join UofL’s Sustainability Coordinator at 12:20 pm for a short presentation on urban homesteading (School of Public Health Room 103). All attendees receive a reusable UofL Sustainability shopping bag made in the USA of 100% recycled materials!
Saturday, Aug. 24th - Solar Decathlon Open House 11:30am – 4pm at the Kentucky Trailer Park (behind the Engineering School, entrance from the parking lot on 3rd St. just south of Eastern Pkwy). Team Kentuckiana invites you to stop by and tour our new solar-powered modular home that UofL students and employees have been dreaming about, designing, and now constructing as our entry for the Solar Decathlon 2013! Full details below.
Saturday, Aug. 24th - S.O.U.L. volunteer projects Noon-6pm. The Sustainability Council is organizing two volunteer sites for SOUL! The on-campus service option will be run by the UofL EcoReps program; and the off-campus option will be at the Portland Orchard Project. We'll also introduce students to the Louisville TARC bus system and how to use it free with UofL ID. The trip departs from the SAC Multipurpose Room and involves a short walk to and from bus stops. Wear sturdy work shoes and clothes you can get dirty! Register here.
Tuesday, Aug. 27 - Recognized Student Organizations (RSO) Fair & SAB Cook-Out, 11am-1pm, Red Barn plaza. Free food! Come learn about the many sustainability-related student groups on campus and sign-up to get involved!
Wednesday, Aug. 28 - UofL Involvement Fair, 11am-1pm, Red Barn plaza. Free food! Stop by the UofL Sustainability table to find out how you can make a difference, take the Cards Go Green! Pledge and grab some green goodies, or get a free bike tune-up!
Thursday, Aug. 29 - Pedal with the President! 7:30am leaves from Amelia Place (2515 Longest Avenue) Join President Ramsey, Darrell Griffith, and others for a fun, easy 30-minute ride to campus for Welcome Week! Riders will leave together and then split into two groups - one headed to Belknap campus and another to HSC. Both routes will be fairly flat and low-traffic. The route to Belknap is mapped out here. The route to HSC is mapped out here. This event is a collaboration between UofL’s Get Healthy Now, Sustainability Council, and Office of the President. By cycling to campus, President Ramsey seeks to set a powerful example for the community, highlighting his support for a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. Details and RSVP here!
Gray Street Farmers’ Market 20/20 Mini-Workshop: Amazing Maize - The Peoples' Sacred Seed Stephen Bartlett, Sustainable Agriculture of Louisville Thursday, Aug. 15th 12:20-12:40pm Room 103, School of Public Health & Info Sciences As we gather to grind fresh Ohio Valley corn produced by a volunteer collective of Sustainable Agriculture of Louisville, we will converse on the miracle that is maize, and how our indigenous sisters and brothers brought that gift to humanity. Also, how to defend sacred maize and our biodiversity in general from corporate threats and the illusion of "development". That's where YOU come in! As practitioners of Food Sovereignty!
Aug. 8, 2013
Gray Street Farmers’ Market 20/20 Mini-Workshop: Transforming vacant lots into urban agriculture Amanda Fuller, Lots of Food project Thursday, Aug. 8th 12:20-12:40pm Room 103, School of Public Health & Info Sciences Amanda Fuller, a leader in ecological restoration and sustainable agriculture, will present, “Lots of Food: From Vacant to Delicious." Stop by to learn about an exciting new enterprise that is transforming Louisville's urban vacant lots into productive gardens and orchards. Special offer: Attend the 20/20 Talk this week and receive a coupon for $1 off any package of Rocko’s Rewards natural dog biscuits, valid through Aug. 29.
Aug. 1, 2013
Local Food/Local Fuel: A discussion about how entrepreneurship and local investing contribute to thriving local food & green economies. Thursday, August 1st at 6:30pm in Ekstrom Library Chao Auditorium Guest Speakers: Carol Peppe Hewitt, Co-Founder of Slow Money NC and author of Financing Our Foodshed: Growing Local Food with Slow Money Lyle Estill, Successful biofuel entrepreneur and author of Small Stories, Big Changes: Agents of Change on the Frontlines of Sustainability Join us for a community conversation with renowned authors Carol Peppe Hewitt and Lyle Estill of Piedmont Biofuel. Carol is an author, business owner, rabble-rouser, and pioneer in the Slow Money movement. Since co-founding Slow Money NC in 2010, she has catalyzed nearly 80 low-interest loans totaling about $725,000 to 38 small farmers and local food businesses in North Carolina, building resilience in the local economy from the coast to the mountains. Carol’s latest book, tells the compelling, real life stories of twenty-two of those Slow Money entrepreneurs – folks who grow, process, distribute, and sell us local food – and the motivations behind the people in their communities who become their lenders. Fueled by their desire to do more than just eat local food, lenders of “nurture capital” are making low-interest, peer-to-peer loans to the people who produce, process, distribute and sell local food. This event is hosted in partnership with Slow Money Kentucky and Kelley Green Biofuel by UofL's Sustainability Council, which has been working to cement local partnerships to supply our campus community with more local food, while supporting area farmers and local biodiesel manufacturers. Connect and let us know you're coming on Facebook.
Aug. 1, 2013
Gray Street Farmers’ Market 20/20 Mini-Workshop: FAT in food: How BAD is that?! Diana Pantalos, MS, RD, LD, Senior Nutritionist; UofL Weisskopf Child Evaluation Center Thursday, Aug. 1st 12:20-12:40pm Room 103, School of Public Health & Info Sciences
July 25, 2013
Gray Street Farmers’ Market 20/20 Mini-Workshop: Farmers market as classroom with Joe Franzen, FoodWorks Thursday, July 25th 12:20-12:40pm Room 103, School of Public Health & Info Sciences
July 20, 2013
Butterfly count at UofL’s Horner Wildlife Sanctuary in Oldham County Saturday, July 20th 10am-3pm All are invited to participate in the 37th annual butterfly count at UofL’s Horner Wildlife Sanctuary near Brownsboro, led by UofL biology professor emeritus Charles Covell and other butterfly specialists, as part of a national effort to monitor butterfly populations across the country. Experts will teach people how to identify the butterflies they see. Count leaders will supply nets but volunteers can use cameras, binoculars and notebooks to gather information. Participants should wear hats, hiking shoes, long pants and long-sleeved shirts and bring water, lunch and insect repellent. Meet at 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Sugarbabe Antiques in Brownsboro, about one mile northwest of Exit 14 off Interstate 71 and about 20 miles north of Louisville.
July 18, 2013
Gray Street Farmers’ Market 20/20 Mini-Workshop: Cooking Demo with Amber Barnes, RD, LD Wellness Dietitian at UofL Hospital Thursday, July 18th 12:20-12:40pm Room 103, School of Public Health & Info Sciences
July 11, 2013
Gray Street Farmers’ Market 20/20 Mini-Workshop: "Slow Food Movement in Louisville" with Chef Jim Whaley Thursday, July 11th 12:20-12:40pm Room 103, School of Public Health & Info Sciences
July 11, 2013
Rain Gardens Workshop Thursday, July 11th at 9:00am UK Extension Service, 810 Barret Ave. $15 Registration Learn how a rain garden can manage storm water in a sustainable manner. The Kentucky Institute for the Environment and Sustainable Development at UofL, in collaboration with UK Extension Service, is hosting a training session on how to construct a rain garden. Instruction will be provided in the morning and participants will get hands-on training installing a rain garden at the Beargrass Creek pumping station at Story Avenue & Brownsboro Road. The fee includes lunch. Pre-registration is required. Contact: Russell Barnett, 852-1851
June 27, 2013
Gray Street Farmers’ Market 20/20 Mini-Workshop: "Fun with Fruits (and Veggies)" with Amber Barnes, RD, LD, Wellness Dietitian at UofL Hospital Thursday, June 27th 12:20-12:40pm Room 103, School of Public Health & Info Sciences
To build on excitement from the June 21st Sustainable City Series event (see above), UofL's Urban Design Studio, Vision Louisville, Downtown Development Corporation and other collaborators will partner with Mike Lydon and The Street The Street Plans Collaborative to conduct a Tactical Urbanism Salon and Block Party on Saturday morning. We will begin temporarily reconfiguring the 800 Block of East Market utilizing tactical urbanism techniques with volunteers to visualize a more walkable and vibrant streetscape. This is open to the public, but if you are planning on helping out with the streetscape intervention, please sign up to volunteer so we have an idea of how many people we will have on hand! This will be an ongoing event during the day, but the more people we can get early to help out the quicker we can start enjoying the new (temporary) streetscape.
This is an exciting approach to show proof-of-concept for this section of East Market in NuLu. Volunteers are encouraged to take this opportunity to not only participate in the activities on East Market, but to think about how these actions could be used in other parts of the city to promote long-term change through short-term pilot projects and actions. The hope is that this event will serve as a model for the entire community to collectively begin to re-imagine our city and creatively utilize Tactical Urbanism tools to catalyze change.
More information on Tactical Urbanism, or on all the related events happening this weekend available here.
June 21, 2013
Sustainable City Series: Tactical Urbanism Friday, June 21st at 6:00pm Fresh Start Growers' Supply (1007 E Jefferson St, Louisville, KY 40202) Join us for the next Sustainable City Series forum, brought to you by UofL's Urban Design Studio. Tactical Urbanism is a fast-growing, international movement to catalyze change in cities by utilizing small-scale pilot projects and other actions to advance long-term change. Some examples include Park(ing) Day, CycLouvia, Food Trucks, Better Blocks Program, and Pop-up Retail to name a few. TU projects frequently involve organizing local community members to utilize inexpensive materials to temporarily transform small areas into higher quality places. The intent is to provide a proof of concept before more expensive infrastructure is committed. These interventions get the community involved in the process, and often excited, which helps build support and understanding by allowing the community to tangibly visualize the potential of underutilized space.
The event is free, but space is limited, so please register here if you are interested and share this event on Facebook and Twitter.
June 20, 2013
Gray Street Farmers’ Market 20/20 Mini-Workshop: "Meet Your Farmers" with Andrea Sinclair, Program Coordinator, Bioethics and Medical Humanities; GSFM governance committee member Thursday, June 20th 12:20-12:40pm Room 103, School of Public Health & Info Sciences
June 19, 2013
Renewable Energy and Environmental Stewardship - UofL in Atlanta Wednesday, June 19th 6-8pm Atlantic Room, Georgia Aquarium (225 Baker Street NW, Atlanta, GA) Join UofL President James Ramsey as he gives a university update and discusses our Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research. Named in honor of major donors Hank & Rebecca Conn, who reside in Atlanta, the Center conducts and facilitates research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies that could potentially be commercialized. The Center provides access to research and development services and facilitates with the goal of seamlessly moving ideas from the lab to marketplace. Featured speakers include President Ramsey and Dr. Mahendra Sunkara, Interim Director of the Conn Center.For more info, contact: Jimmy Henderson, 502-852-0089, Jimmy.Henderson@louisville.edu. Register here.
June 13, 2013
Gray Street Farmers’ Market 20/20 Mini-Workshop with Justin Mog Thursday, June 13th 12:20-12:40pm Room 103, School of Public Health & Info Sciences The new 20/20 mini-workshop series of 20-minute educational sessions at the Gray St. Farmers' Market continues! Over 20 weeks, we will cover several themes to help market attendees feel more confident purchasing, eating, growing, and preparing local food from the farmers market. These discussions start at 12:20 p.m. each week in Room 103 at the School of Public Health and Information Sciences. Our June 13th presenter will be Justin Mog, PhD, Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives, presenting “Re-localizing Your Foodshed on the Path to Sustainability”.
June 6, 2013
Gray Street Farmers’ Market 20/20 Mini-Workshop Series Begins with Brian Barnes Thursday, June 6th 12:20-12:40pm Room 103, School of Public Health & Info Sciences On June 6, we will host the first mini-workshop as part of our 20/20 Talks – a series of 20-minute educational sessions at the Gray St. Farmers' Market. Over 20 weeks, we will cover several themes with the overall goal for market attendees to feel more confident shopping, eating, growing, and preparing food from the farmers market. These discussions will start at 12:20 p.m. each week in Room 103 at the School of Public Health and Information Sciences. Our first presenter will be Brian Barnes, a senior lecturer in UofL’s philosophy department and organizer and coordinator for UofL's EcoReps Program. Brian will give an overview of the environmental benefits of shopping local and supporting farmers markets.
Gray Street Farmers’ Market Thursdays, 10:30am‒2pm (May 16th through Oct. 31st) Health Sciences Center, 485 E. Gray St. With 12 vendors at this year's market, you'll find the finest in farm-fresh local products, including prepared lunches, fruits, vegetables, honey, baked & canned goods, oils, soaps, granola and more. Debit cards and SNAP benefits accepted. UofL's School of Public Health and Information Sciences sponsors the market. Full details here. Contact: Melissa Schreck. Easily accessible from Belknap Campus on TARC Route 18 (free with UofL ID) or via a pleasant 15 minute bike ride.
June 5, 2013
UofL Free Store Work Day Wednesday, June 5th 4-6pm Unitas Tower basement (First St & Cardinal Blvd) Come by the new UofL Free Store to help us organize or to drop off donations of clean, reusable items like clothes, school supplies, electronics, etc. Details & RSVP here.
May 31, 2013
GRASS Student Environmental Group Meeting & Free Store Prep Friday, May 31st at 3pm in the new UofL Free Store (in the basement of Unitas Tower at First & Cardinal) Join us for a Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) meeting and work-day to get the new UofL Free Store ready for its grand opening!
May 24, 2013
Farm to Fork: Fresh Produce Cooking Demo & Tasting Friday, May 24th, 12:30-12:50pm, Nursing School Room 2023 All UofL employees and their spouses are encouraged to participate in Get Healthy Now's TAKE 20 TO RELAX and impact your health and happiness in a BIG way. Register here.
May 18, 2013
Prescription Drug Toss Saturday, May 18th 10am-2pm at Papa John’s Stadium (& Iroquois High School) UofL's Building Resiliency in Campus Community (BRICC) Coalition is partnering with the Center for Neighborhoods' PAL Coalition, LMPD and the DEA to hold a prescription drug toss. The drug toss provides residents with a free, safe and convenient way to dispose of expired or unwanted prescription drugs as well as over-the-counter medications. Bring these items to either location on May 18th for safe disposal. Containers will be recycled. UofL is again participating in the prescription drug toss because:
Flushing the medicine or pouring it down the drain contaminates our water system and the environment, harming fish, and other aquatic wildlife;
Unused medicine lying around the home can create dangerous opportunities for prescription drug abuse or accidental poisonings;
Medications thrown into garbage cans can easily be stolen by someone who could then sell or use the drugs;
The drug toss is a safe, free, easy way to properly dispose of unwanted or expired medications as well as over the counter drugs.
If you are able to volunteer for this event, please contact: Heather Parrino, heather.parrino@louisville.edu, (502) 852-3442. Volunteers should meet-up at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium in front of the Athletics store at the TARC Shuttle stop at 10am.
May 18, 2013
7th Annual Kentucky Women’s Book Festival Saturday, May 18th 9:30am-2:30pm at Ekstrom Library Judith C. Owens-Lalude will open the festival with a talk on the Underground Railroad. Lalude wrote the recently published novel, “The Long Walk: Slavery to Freedom.” She drew inspiration from stories she heard about her enslaved great-grandfather and his mother, travel to her husband’s native Nigeria and books by men who had been slaves in the same Kentucky counties as her family. Education journalist Sarah Garland wrote this year’s “Divided We Fail, The Story of an African American Community That Ended the Era of School Desegregation.” The book examines efforts by African American activists in Louisville who tried to overturn the city’s desegregation system. Their case went to the Supreme Court in 2007 and effectively ended the era of school desegregation and changed the way that schools handle race. Other speakers, all with ties to Kentucky, include:
Kristen Gentry, assistant professor of creative writing at SUNY Geneseo
Nora Rose “Rosie” Moosnick, author of “Arab and Jewish Women in Kentucky”
Judi Jennings, researcher and writer
Bianca Spriggs, Affrilachian and performance poet who will give the luncheon keynote
Erin Keane, Sheri L. Wright and Amy Tudor, who will give a poetry reading
Besides author talks, there will be book sales and signings. The lunch session is the only one that requires registration and has a charge. Registration for it is required by May 15 and can be made by calling the UofL Women’s Center at 502-852-8976. The cost is $16. People who do not want to eat lunch can attend for free. This event is sponsored by UofL's Women’s Center and University Libraries.
May 17, 2013
Farm to Fork: Fresh Produce Cooking Demo & Tasting Friday, May 17th, 12:30-12:50pm, University Club All UofL employees and their spouses are encouraged to participate in Get Healthy Now's TAKE 20 TO RELAX and impact your health and happiness in a BIG way. Register here.
7:00am May 17th: Bike To Campus Ride! Join the UofL Sustainability Council and Get Healthy Now in celebrating Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 17th! This event is aimed at novice riders looking to gain confidence and begin commuting by bike. Guided rides will leave from Tyler Park at 7:00 am and follow low-traffic neighborhood streets to either Belknap Campus or downtown. Riders will have the opportunity to stop at the new Get Healthy Now Wellness Center to re-hydrate and tour the facility. Bagels, coffee, fruit, water, and a gift bag raffle will be available! Details and RSVP here.
11:30am May 17th: Gather at the North Info Center (1st & Brandeis) for aGroup Ride from Belknap Campus to Bike To Work Day Celebration at 4th Street Live!
May 14-19, 2013
Sacred Silence: Pathway to Compassion May 14th to 19th at Actors Theatre & Galt House UofL is an underwriting community partner in the Festival of Faiths presented by Louisville's Center for Interfaith Relations. Building up to the Dalai Lama's visit to Louisville, the festival is gathering internationally renowned experts in contemplative traditions from Buddhist, Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and Hindu perspectives. Join us for an inspiring series of workshops, lectures, films, and interfaith activities designed to reveal the power of silence, mindfulness and contemplative practice in transforming ourselves and our world. See the calendar of events for the Festival and the Dalai Lama’s Engaging Compassion visit. All events (free or charged) require a ticket, available through the Actors Theatre box office (502-584-1205). Ticket prices for individual programs range from $10 to $25. Student tickets are half-price. Day passes are $25, and passes for the week are $100.
May 14, 2013
Observance of the 50th Anniversary of the Passage of Louisville’s Public Accommodations Ordinance Tuesday, May 14th 3:30p.m. at Fourth & Guthrie Street (between Chestnut & Muhammad Ali Blvd.) UofL's College of Arts and Sciences, Louisville Metro Council, Office of the Mayor and Downtown Development Corporation invite you to the Unveiling Ceremony of the Fourth Street Sit-In Demonstration Site Markers. In observance of the 50th Anniversary of the passage of Louisville’s Public Accommodations Ordinance. Contact: Clest Lanier (502) 852-3042 or cvlani01@louisville.edu
May 2013
Louisville Bike Month Challenge May 1-16, 2013 Spring is the perfect time to rediscover the health-promoting, money-saving and planet-protecting joys of getting around on two wheels. May is national Bike Month, so saddle up, Cards! Join or form a UofL team for Louisville’s Bike Month Challenge May 1-16.
Log your trips by bike to grab prizes and the coveted golden handlebars at the Bike To Work Day celebration at noon on Friday, May 17th at 4th Street Live!
All trips by bike count as one point. Most points from top five riders on any team wins! Organize a team of your colleagues, neighbors, friends, etc.
FREE Bike Classes for new and less-experienced riders! No bike needed for the bike classes but you MUST call ahead to reserve your bike.
April 26 - May 1, 2013
Lighten Your Load Free Store April 26th to May 1st Miller Hall UofL Housing invites you to LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD during Move-Out Time! Donate clean unwanted items like clothes, electronics, school supplies, etc. in the bins set up in residence halls, then come browse the Free Store in Miller Hall to take home whatever you like. Open to everyone in the UofL community! The store is open for browsing:
Friday, April 26th Noon-3pm
Monday, April 29th Noon-3pm
Wednesday, May 1st 4-6pm
April 27-28, 2013
Green Give-Aways at UofL Athletics Home Games! Come to one of the Cards FREE home games and walk away with a FREE green goodie that will lighten your load on the planet! Schedule:
Saturday 4/27 Noon & 2pm: Softball vs. Georgetown, Ulmer Stadium
Saturday 4/27 1pm: Baseball vs. Georgetown, Jim Patterson Stadium
Sunday 4/28 Noon: Softball vs. Georgetown, Ulmer Stadium
Sunday 4/28 1pm: Baseball vs. Georgetown, Jim Patterson Stadium
Sunday 4/28 1pm: Women's Lacrosse vs. Villanova, LaCrosse Stadium
April 26, 2013
Tour of the Morris Forman Wastewater Treatment Plant Friday, April 26th at 4pm. (4522 Algonquin Pkwy.) What happens "down the drain"?! The UofL Student Chapter of Engineers Without Borders is organizing a tour of MSD's Morris Forman Wastewater Treatment Plant! Come see where your wastewater goes and how it's processed. Wear work boots and jeans. We'll be walking outside, so make sure to check the weather!! Contact: Mary Lanham <mrlanh01@louisville.edu>. More details here.
April 23, 2013
Get on the Bus! The Path Toward Equal Housing Opportunities Tuesday, April 23rd 12:30pm-4:30pm Kentucky Center for African American Heritage (1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd) April is Fair Housing month! UofL's Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, the Metropolitan Housing Coalition, and the Metro Human Relations Commission are commemorating the 45th anniversary of the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 with the release of our 20-year Action Plan for Fair Housing, and with a bus tour that will show you today’s effects of Louisville’s segregated housing history. Activists, business and housing development leaders, students, and those who care about fair, decent, and affordable housing for everyone in Louisville are invited to attend. 12:30-1:15 Registration and Action Plan Release 1:30 buses depart 4:30 buses return to Kentucky Center for African American Heritage The event is free, but space is limited. Please register online for the presentation only, the bus tour only, or both. You can also contact Arthur Crosby at (859) 971-8067, toll free at (866) 438-8617, or by email at crosbylfhc@hotmail.com.This event is sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development, the Lexington Fair Housing Council, Kentucky Housing Corporation, Louisville Human Relations Commission, Louisville Urban League, Metropolitan Housing Coalition and UofL's Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research.
April 14-18, 2013
Spring Sustainability Week: "Louisville Goes Green" April 14-18, 2013 The Student Activities Board, Engage.Lead.Serve Board, Sigma Kappa, Delta Zeta, Alpha Kappa Alpha, and GRASS present Spring Sustainability Week - Louisville Goes Green. Each day, we will have a different event to get students involved in our efforts to make UofL more sustainable and to spring you into sustainable action:
Sunday, April 14 > Noon-3pm Community Service SOUL Event: Waterfront Park/Louisville Loop. Help clean up the Waterfront Park section of the Louisville Loop! Put your work clothes on and pitch in! Co-sponsored by the Green Initiatives Committee of Engage Lead Serve Board. An email will be sent before the project with directions and other info. Rain or shine. Sign up here. Participate and count your time for the Mayor’s Give-A-Day week of service.
Monday, April 15 > 5pm Sustainability Seek & Find and Relay Race! (West Lawn) Form teams with your friends for a scavenger hunt around campus, then join a relay race involving sorting recyclables!
Tuesday, April 16 > 7pm Recyclable Sculpture Contest (Community Park Courtyard behind Greek Row) Registration starts at 6:30pm. Teams will have 30 minutes and tape, scissors and string to construct whatever they want out of the recyclables that their team has collected. The results will be judged and there will be prizes and giveaways at this event! Contact Maggie O'Hara (Mmohar01@louisville.edu) to form a team!
Wednesday, April 17 > 11am-1pm Local Lunch & Sustainability Fair (Red Barn) Come eat great local food catered by Farm to Fork and get a jump-start on Earth Day by learning about the many ways you can reduce your impact on the planet while saving money and living healthier! Take the Cards Go Green Pledge or the Sustainability Graduation Pledge and walk away with some free green goodies. Free smoothies will be available from the human-powered bike blender! And don't miss the Trash Mob Flash Mob! Learn More. Get Involved. Live Green.
Thursday, April 18 > 5:30pm Movie Night! Screening of Bag It hosted by GRASS (Life Science 101) In this touching and often flat-out-funny film, we follow “everyman” Jeb Berrier as he embarks on a global tour to unravel the complexities of our plastic world. What starts as a film about plastic bags evolves into a wholesale investigation into plastic’s effects on our oceans, environment, and bodies. We see how our crazy-for-plastic world has finally caught up to us...and what we can do about it.
ALL WEEK: Local food options will be featured at the Global Market station in the SAC!
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, hash tag #L1G4 (Louisville First Green Forever).
April 17, 2013
Monthly Meeting of Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Club Wednesday, April 17th 5-6pm in Ernst Hall 212 Join us for the last chance this spring to get engaged and learn more about Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency! We'll be joining the solar flight contest and helping the Solar Decathlon team build a fully solar-powered house! Details here.
April 17, 2013
Professional Development for all UofL Employees “Culture Shift – Making UofL Lean and Green in 2013” Wednesday, April 17th, 10:30am - Noon, Human Resources 103A This dynamic and engaging session led by experts in the field will provide you with a helpful introduction to the basic principles of sustainability and how to apply them in your professional and personal decision-making at work and at home. This professional development session has been designed to offer staff and faculty at any level with a wide variety of practical tips that you can use to help UofL shift our culture towards become better stewards of the environment while saving money and helping build a brighter tomorrow for society. Attendees will better understand UofL's commitment to sustainability and learn how each step we take contributes to big results for us individually, for the university, and for the broader community. The session will also introduce you to UofL’s new Eco-Reps Program, which gives you the opportunity to go deeper with follow-up trainings online, a certification, group and individual service projects, and the empowerment of becoming a point-person for sustainability in your unit. Register here.
April 16, 2013
University-wide Undergraduate Research and Community Engagement Symposium Tuesday, April 16th 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. Shumaker Research Building Foyer & Room 139 The Sustainability Council will be hosting a Cards Go Green! Pledge table with green give-aways at the University-wide Undergraduate Research and Community Engagement Symposium. The event is a chance for students to share what they have learned through their research and community engagement experiences with a larger audience. It provides a forum where students can showcase research projects that build on and enrich faculty work across the disciplines. Abstracts are due April 9th. Instructions for abstracts & poster presentations.
April 16, 2013
Letter from a Birmingham Jail 50th Anniversary Read-In Tuesday, April 16th, 10am-2pm, Ekstrom Library east/quad entrance Anne Braden is one of only five white allies mentioned in Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.” UofL's Anne Braden Institute is joining millions of other organizations and individuals around the world in commemorating MLK’s Letter on April 16th by hosting a read-in of the letter at Ekstrom Library. The letter will be read every hour from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm, and we’ll lead a brief discussion about the letter’s contents as each hour closes. Any faculty, staff, students, and community members who desire to participate by reading portions of the letter should contact Rachel Spears at rdspea01@louisville.edu to let her know what time they would like to read.
April 16, 2013
Eco-Reps Basic Certification Exam Tuesday, April 16th. One-hour exam available from 9am until noon. Humanities Building, Room 300 Interested in learning more about sustainability and becoming a point-person for sustainability in your club, department, or building? Now's the time to get involved with Eco-Reps, the Sustainability Council's new peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education program for all students, faculty, and staff! At the core of the Eco-Reps program is an online training series focused on topics in sustainability, particularly as they apply at UofL. Watch video series on the EcoReps website and then get certified as an official Eco-Rep! The first examination to obtain the Eco-Reps Basic certification will be available in the Humanities Building, Room 300 on Tuesday, April 16th from 9am until noon. It is intended to take no more than one hour. Questions? Email us at ecoreps@louisville.edu, or call Brian Barnes at 502-338-1338.
April 15, 2013
Voices from the Ashes: Garment Workers Speak Out Monday, April 15, 2013, 5:30-7:30pm, Room W103 Ekstrom Library On November 24, 2012, 112 workers died in a horrific fire at Tazreen Fashions, a garment factory in Bangladesh. Join us for a discussion about what happened and what can be done to ensure it never happens again, with presentations from a Bangladeshi garment worker who survived the fire, Sumi Abedin, and Kalpona Akter, director of the Bangladesh Center for Worker Solidarity. Brought to you by UofL's Social Change program and United Students Against Sweatshops. Details and RSVP here.
April 15, 2013
CSA Fair - Sign-up for Farm-Fresh Local Food to be Delivered to You on Campus! Monday, April 15th 11am-2pm in the Red Barn Meet local farmers and sign-up for weekly baskets of delicious local farm products to be delivered to you at UofL! Subscribe for a weekly selection of fresh, seasonal foods direct from area farmers, complete with a weekly newsletter full of recipes. Full shares start as low as $22 per week. Lower-cost/quantity half-shares starting at $12.50/wk will also be available, or consider splitting a share with friends and colleagues! Participating CSA farms for 2013 include two new farms:
Joe Trigg's Farmers2City Connection (F2CC) CSA (Glasgow, KY - Barren Co.) offering Thursday 4-5pm drop-offs at Lutz Hall circle May 30 - Sept. 12; Full-share $22/wk, Half-share $12.50/wk; Questions: Joe Trigg 270-303-1244, joetrigg@yahoo.com. No sign-up deadline.
Grasshoppers Distribution (Louisville distributor for multiple area farms) offering a highly flexible a la carte system year-round that provides weekly drop-offs of local produce, diary, eggs, cheeses, bread, sweets, pasta, beef, pork, poultry, specialty meats, condiments, soups, teas, and locally-roasted coffee. Contact: Lynn Greene lynn@grasshoppersdistribution.com, 502-708-1881. No sign-up deadline.
Finger Picking Farms (Palmyra, IN) New for 2013; Offering UofL drop-offs and possible home delivery; Full-share $20.50/wk, Half-share (every other week) $11.36/wk; Contact: Nicholas Posante 502-287-8206, treeclimb08@yahoo.com. Sign-up by 6/1/13.
EpiCurious, Hemmer Hill Farm (Crestwood, KY) New for 2013; Offering Thursday drop-offs at the University Club circle; Full-share $21.74/wk, Half-share (every other week) $13/wk; Contact: Joyce Keibler 502-228-3860, joyce@hemmerhillfarm.com. Sign-up by 4/29/13.
All UofL staff, faculty, students, and the public are welcome to attend and participate. More details here. Direct questions to Mitchell Payne, 852-5155, mitchell.payne (at) louisville.edu. Follow us on Facebook.
April 15, 2013
Sustainability Scholars Roundtable Monday, April 15th 10:30-11:30 a.m. Cox Lounge at the Law School (2nd floor center of Wyatt Hall complex) All UofL faculty, staff, and graduate students engaged in research related to sustainability are encouraged to join us for an on-going series of Sustainability Scholars Roundtables. See profiles of UofL Sustainability Scholars here. At this Roundtable, we'll plan for next year's colloquium on sustainability and resilience (we're looking for 10 scholars across diverse disciplines to make a research presentation to the entire group). We'll also organize working groups to explore potential collaboration, exchange of research ideas, and/or grant funding proposals around transdisciplinary topics. Participants will vote to select 4-5 work groups from the following: 1. Green Infrastructure 2. Justice, Sustainability, and Resilience [various definitions & dimensions of justice] 3. Water Resources 4. Communities under Stress and Resilient Communities 5. Sustainable Conflict Resolution 6. Green Building and Design 7. Catastrophe Prevention, Preparedness, and Response [e.g., natural hazards, economic collapse, pandemics, etc.] 8. Climate Change Adaptation 9. Sustainable Economic Policies 10. Ecosystem Services 11. Trees [urban, forests, biodiversity & trees, watersheds & trees, etc.] 12. Resilient human development [social, economic, biophilic, psychological, physical, etc.] For more information or proxy voting, contact Tony Arnold <tony.arnold@louisville.edu>. Full details about the Sustainability Scholars Roundtable here.
April 13, 2013
Tour: Falls of the Ohio Hydropower Station Saturday, April 13th, 1pm (Carpools leave at 12:30 from Speed School parking lot) UofL's Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency (RE3) Club is organizing an off-campus tour at the Falls of the Ohio Hydropower Station, located 3 miles west of downtown. The station's emissions-free generating capacity has just been updated to 101 megawatts! This tour is going to be awesome. Names of those participating are required to get through security and hard sole shoes are required for the tour. For a spot on the tour RSVP to Sam Ellis (srelli02@louisville.edu) with your name. More details here.
April 14, 2013
Volunteer with UofL's Urban Design Studio: Tree Canopy Inventory Study Sunday, April 14th at 1:00-4:30pm Urban Design Studio (507 S. Third St.) Calling all arborists, horticulturalists, landscape architects, tree specialists, and interested citizens! UofL's Urban Design Studio is organizing a Tree Canopy Inventory Study for Mayor Fischer’s "Give a Day" of Service week! After learning about the poor state of our urban tree canopy last year during Dr. Stone’s Sustainable City Series presentation, we have been trying to figure out ways to help. One way would be to document and assess our existing trees downtown with a spatial database open to anyone interested in analyzing and addressing the issue. We have started this initiative by utilizing multiple aerial images to plot the location of all of the trees downtown in a mapping database. To add critical information about the trees, we are enlisting volunteers with tree identification skills as well as interested citizens. We're assembling teams of two to canvas specific areas with at least one member being a tree specialist:
Two-person teams will be measuring: Tree canopy width, Trunk diameter, Estimated tree height, Tree well dimension, and tree species. There will be a short orientation meeting at the Urban Design Studio at 1pm, during which we will provide some standard guidance on the data collection effort and will then be handing out the map booklets to the teams. If teams want to do the work during the week after April 14th, they may. If you have any questions contact the Urban Design Studio.
April 13, 2013
Ali Shuffle Saturday, April 13th 8am start at West End School (3628 Virginia Ave, Louisville, KY) Walk, run or volunteer for fitness, peace and community in the second annual Ali Shuffle, sponsored by UofL's Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice. We're reaching out to people across the city with the unifying theme “Connecting Communities One Step at a Time.” Participants will walk or run 10K from West Louisville to downtown, celebrating the neighborhoods they pass through along the way and the life of Muhammad Ali. Ali made his professional mark in boxing and is leaving a personal legacy of peace building. The Ali Shuffle benefits UofL's Muhammad Ali Scholars, who are learning peace building techniques to apply at home and around the world. It also provides you the opportunity to raise funds for your own causes through sponsorships!
UofL participates in the Mayor’s Give a Day of Service campaign April 13-21, 2013 UofL wants to help make Louisville the most compassionate city in the world, so we encourage everyone to participate in Mayor Fischer’s "Give a Day" of Service week! You can sign up to do service on campus or at charities near campus. Most projects last 2 to 4 hours and you can pick any day to serve. Sign up now while space is available. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to get involved in one of several ways during the week:
Plan a new service event, from a letter writing campaign to a clothing drive, to take place during that week. Or consider integrating a service component to an event already planned for that week. Post your volunteer opportunity here.
Simply report service work that’s already planned/being done (as an individual or a group) that happens April 13-21. Report those service hours here.
Social Change Lecture Series: Meghan Mahoney - "Using Scientific Evidence to Reduce Poverty" Friday, April 12th 1:00pm, Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium As Policy Associate at MIT's Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), Meghan Mahoney is responsible for writing policy publications, conducting cost-effectiveness analysis, and sharing lessons from J-PAL evaluations with policymakers. Meghan holds an M.A.L.D. from Tufts University where she focused her studies on Development Economics and Program Evaluation. Prior to joining J-PAL, she worked as a trade policy analyst, conducting analysis for US policymakers and researching the effects of international trade policy on the US economy. Meghan has also spent time in rural Nicaragua, working on the evaluation of the pilot of a microcredit and sustainable agriculture program. She received her BA in International Relations and Economics from American University. She'll be speaking at UofL as part of the Spring 2013 "Science, Technology, and Social Change" Lecture Series. sponsored by UofL's Social Change Program and co-sponsored by the Sustainability Council. For more information, contact Avery Kolers, 852-0453. Details and RSVP here.
April 11, 2013
Why Civil Resistance Works: The Strategic Logic of Non-Violent Conflict Lecture by Grawemeyer World Order Award Winners: Erica Chenoweth & Maria Stephan Thursday, April 11th at 2pm in Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium Denver scholar Erica Chenoweth and U.S. State Department strategist Maria Stephan will give a public lecture. They won the world order award for the ideas in their book, “Why Civil Resistance Works: The Strategic Logic of Non-Violent Conflict.” No reservations or tickets are needed. More information on the Grawemeyer Awards here.
April 11, 2013
Cultivating Compassion Training with Ela Edwards-Ponder & Dr. Lora Haynes Thursday, April 11th 2-3:30pm Hotel Louisville (2nd & Broadway) 12th floor Ballroom Join us as we kick start Mayor Fischer’s "Give a Day" of Service Week beginning April 13th with this activity-based Cultivating Compassion training. We will provide exercises, tips and ideas for becoming more compassionate towards your friends and family, and becoming more compassionate towards yourself, strangers, and difficult people. Ela Edwards-Ponder is the board director for SPAVA (Society for the Prevention of Aggressiveness and Violence among Adolescents) and a Leadership Development consultant, Life coach and Emotional intelligence trainer with her own company, A Passionate Warrior. She works with organizations and individuals promoting respect and acceptance of all individuals. Dr. Lora Haynes is an associate professor in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at UofL and director of the Resilient Families Project at Hotel Louisville, a 3-part program for families experiencing homelessness. She is an innovative and well regarded leader within the community who dedicates herself to teaching the importance of positive parenting and interactive reading, resilience and compassion. This training is part of the Hotel Louisville Lecture Series on Peace & Conflict Transformation for Those at Risk. Free and open to the public. Brought to you by the Resilient Families Project which provides programs for families who are experiencing homelessness & is a collaboration between the these emotions, manage & channel them. Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences and Wayside Christian Mission. Conveniently served by bus from UofL (free with UofL ID!) on TARC Route 4.
April 9, 2013
National Equal Pay Day Tuesday, April 9th 10am – 12:30pm Red Barn West Plaza National Equal Pay Day reflects how far into 2013 women must work to earn the same wages that men earned in 2012. According to 2010 data, women in the U.S. earn just 77 cents for every $1 men earn. Everyone is encouraged to wear red to signify how far into the year women and people of color are “in the red” with respect to their wages. Stop by the UofL Women’s Center table for informational material and resources, Equal Pay buttons, stickers and more. In the event of rain, we will move inside the SAC, 2nd floor near the Multipurpose Room. Call the UofL Women's Center, 852-8976 for more details.
April 4, 2013
Peace Corps at UofL Information Sessions Thursday, April 4th, 5:00 PM Houchens Building, Career Services LL03 Learn about what it’s like to be a Peace Corps volunteer, at any age. Meet local volunteers who lived and worked in international communities, promoting sustainable development around the world. Hear their inspiring stories and ask questions to learn how you can make a difference in the lives of others and your own. Office Hours*: Held on 1st and 3rd Friday of each month from 9:30 – 11:00 AM at the Career Development Center (Houchens, LL03) *Alternative time available by appointment. Contact UofL recruiter Laura Fonseca at lfonseca2@peacecorps.gov
April 2, 2013
“Public Health is Diversity & Inclusion in Louisville” Tuesday, April 2nd at 2 pm Room 103 of School of Public Health & Information Sciences (485 E. Gray St.) A special public lecture by Stephen Hanson, PhD, associate professor of philosophy for National Public Health Week 2013! Sponsored by the School of Public Health & Information Sciences (SPHIS) Student Council.
April 1, 2013
Reproductive Health Fair Monday, April 1st, 11 - 1, Humanities Quad Globally, there's no greater threat to sustainability than human population growth, unwanted pregnancy, and lack of education and opportunity for girls. The Feminist Alliance of UofL invites you to the 2nd Annual Reproductive Health Fair! Come learn from a dozen campus and community groups who work to promote the rights of women, especially around reproductive health. Groups such as the Kentucky Health Justice Network, the Kentucky Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, Campus Counseling Services, Campus Health Promotion, and the Women’s and Gender Studies Department will be available to help you better understand their missions. We will also have fun activities, raffles, games and free food (pizza, soda, cookies). To host a table, or for more information about the fair, please contact Amanda Lukas acluka01@louisville.edu
The Legacy of Cesar Chavez, Mexican-American Farm Worker and Labor Activist Wednesday, March 27th through Friday, March 29th in various campus locations A three-day celebration organized by the classical and modern languages department to mark Cesar Chavez Day and the 20th anniversary of his death. Chavez co-founded the National Farm Workers Association, which became the United Farm Workers union. Full details here. Admission is free and open to the public:
Wednesday, March 27 (Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library): 1pm Panel discussion: “The Legacy of Cesar Chavez” with Felix Garza, National Farm Workers Ministry Inc. president, and Gary West, United Food and Commercial Workers Local 227 retired president. 2pm Film screening: “Viva la causa: The Story of Cesar Chavez and a Great Movement for Social Justice”
Thursday, March 28 (Room 205, Humanities Building): Film screenings: 6pm “The Chicano Wave” and 7pm “The Struggle in the Fields”
Friday, March 29 11am, Noon and 1pm Student marches to celebrate Chavez’s activism and to commemorate his 1966 California march for striking farm workers. (Start at Ekstrom Library, circle Belknap Campus and end at Grawemeyer Hall) Film screenings (all are hourly 8 a.m.–3 p.m. in Ekstrom Library): “A Class Apart: A Mexican American Civil Rights Story,” Room W102; “The Other Side of Immigration,” Room W104; and “Viva la causa: The Story of Cesar Chavez and a Great Movement for Social Justice,” Chao Auditorium.
March 26, 2013
“Saving Earth in the Age of Man: Conservation in a Human-dominated World” 2012-13 Phi Beta Kappa Lecture: M. Sanjayan, lead scientist, Nature Conservancy Tuesday, March 26th, 6pm, MITC Room 131G (Bigelow Hall). Nature Conservancy lead scientist and CBS News contributor M. Sanjayan will explain how the environmental movement is falling behind and needs an overhaul that will involve new, unlikely conservation allies: business, young people and the rural poor. Since becoming science and environmental contributor to CBS News last year, Sanjayan has covered stories such as global climate change, marine debris, ivory poaching in Africa and fire management in the western United States. Sanjayan is a Catto Fellow with the Aspen Institute whose scientific work has been published in Science, Nature, and Conservation Biology. He has also co-hosted documentaries for the Discovery Channel (Mysteries of the Shark Coast, Expedition Alaska), BBC (Wildlife in a War-Zone), and featured in National Geographic TV (Earth Report 2009). His four-part series on energy for Discovery Channel (Powering the Future) aired in July 2010. A reception will follow in the nearby Hite Art Galleries, Schneider Hall. Co-sponsors of this event are the Phi Beta Kappa Society of Kentuckiana and the Kentucky Nature Conservancy. Full details here.
UofL's Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research invites you to gather with top researchers from Kentucky universities and industries to discuss the latest developments and challenges in renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. Discover current research from across the state and discuss a focused technological road map for commercialization of various renewable energy innovations in Kentucky. Excellent networking opportunity!
NEW THIS YEAR! We'll offer three different Short Courses on Sunday 2-4pm: Short Course 1: “Tools for Materials Genome Research” Short Course 2: “Standard Research Practices in Materials R&D for Renewables” Short Course 3: “Manufacturing R&D in the Energy Sector”
Soul Food Junkies Screening & Discussion with Filmmaker Byron Hurt Monday, March 25th 2-4:30pm in Ekstrom Library basement auditorium Join us for a free screening of the new one-hour documentary, Soul Food Junkies, and a discussion with filmmaker Byron Hurt as he explores the health advantages and disadvantages of Soul Food, a quintessential American cuisine.In the film, Soul Food is also used as the lens to investigate the dark side of the food industry and the growing food justice movement that has been born in its wake. Learn more about the film here. The discussion will be followed by tastings of REAL Soul Food, featuring healthy, local options! Co-sponsored by: Anthropology, Pan-African Studies, Office of Health Promotion, and the Anne Braden Institute.
March 23, 2013
Earth Hour Saturday, March 23rd 8:30-9:30pm Earth Hour is a global moment to switch off lights and do something fun and community-building to raise awareness about the devastating effect our energy use has on the planet. Wherever you are, turn out the lights and join “the world's largest voluntary action for the environment!” UofL has been participating since at least 2009 by darkening our landmark Student Activities Center clock tower. We will do so again this year and encourage the whole UofL family to take creative action wherever you live and play to recognize Earth Hour by shutting off the lights for an hour at 8:30pm and taking stock of our global crisis and need for stronger, more sustainable local communities. Louisville joins Earth Hour, will dim lights Saturday (Courier-Journal, March 17, 2013)
March 23 to April 12 2013
Campus Conservation Nationals March 23rd to April 12th Live on campus? Help the Cards to victory with conservation! UofL is competing nationally and locally in the Bluegrass Unplugged competition against UK, WKU, and Berea to reduce electricity use in residence halls during the Campus Conservation Nationals. CCN is a friendly nationwide electricity and water reduction competition on 200 college and university campuses, covering 2500 buildings and 250,000 students! Last year, UofL finished in the top ten with residents cutting electricity use by 11.9% (38,415 kWh), saving $2,689, and keeping 78,789 pounds of carbon dioxide out of the air! We can do even better in 2013! Over these three weeks, UofL is competing to achieve the greatest possible energy reductions in twelve residence halls. Click on the links below to see how much electricity your hall is using:
Prizes will be awarded to the UofL residence hall which can reduce the most! The Grand Prize will be a Skate Party at Skate World for the winning hall! After each week of the competition, residents in the leading hall will be able to pick up free UofL Sustainability reusable shoulder bags, mugs, and water bottles in their lobby!
The Kentucky school with the greatest average reduction will take home the Bluegrass Unpluggedtrophy!
“Public Art and the City: Art In/On the Landscape” symposium Friday, March 22nd, 8:30am - 2:30pm, University Club UofL's Center for Arts and Culture Partnerships is hosting a daylong symposium on public art March 22nd to examine connections among art, sustainability and the environment. New York City sculptor and studio artist Mary Miss, will deliver the keynote address. Miss also is the artistic director of the collaborative City as Living Laboratory Inc., which promotes sustainability to the public through the arts. She has art installations and exhibitions throughout the United States and several other countries. Morning panelists will discuss recent public art projects in St. Louis, Nashville and Long Beach, Calif. The featured artists have created or managed works in outdoor settings such as vacant city lots, flooded waterfronts and alongside urban waterways. Those speakers include Tiffany Carbonneau, Bellarmine University assistant professor of art; Leslie Markle, Washington University curator for public art; and Caroline Vincent and Van Gill, Nashville Metro Arts Commission public art manager and project coordinator. An afternoon roundtable session about perspectives on public art will feature UofL professors discussing sacred places, environmental history, urban planning and mapping as a tool to understand landscape. Dan Jones, chairman and CEO of 21st Century Parks, will give the luncheon talk about the Parklands of Floyds Fork urban parks system project. Registration is $25 for the general public and includes breakfast and lunch. University students and faculty may attend for free if they register by March 18. Registration is encouraged by March 18 as seating is limited. Contact: Janna Tajibaeva at 502-852-2247 or janna@louisville.edu. Full details here.
March 21-24, 2013
"Girl Rising" highlights importance of educating girls worldwide Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium Thursday, March 21st at 12:15pm Friday, March 22nd at 6pm Sunday, March 24th at 3pm UofL will offer three free screenings of “Girl Rising,” a new film about the power of educating girls for positive social change. Directed by Academy Award-nominated Richard Robbins, the film spotlights young women from Nepal, Peru, Haiti, Egypt, Sierra Leone, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, India and Cambodia as they overcome obstacles in pursuit of an education. Actresses Anne Hathaway, Kerry Washington, Meryl Streep, Salma Hayek, Cate Blanchett and Selena Gomez narrate the film as part of a social action campaign by 10x10 to promote the need for educating girls worldwide. Sponsored by the Women’s Center and Gheens Science Hall & Rauch Planetarium.
March 20, 2013
Community Workshop: “Ali’s Louisville? Making a Compassionate City” Wednesday, March 20th 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Hotel Louisville, 120 W. Broadway While Louisville claims Muhammad Ali as its iconic son and global figure of compassion, would Ali claim his hometown as a compassionate city? Join UofL's Ali Institute for Peace and Justice for a workshop to generate plans to help Louisville become the nation’s most compassionate city! The goal is to draw a diverse group of about 100 people who normally might not be at the same table — downtown developers, young people, theologians, teachers, block watch captains, city officials — to discuss practical components of compassionate government, education, economic development, infrastructure, transportation, housing, health, etc. The group will develop action items and then commit to helping to implement them. Workshop co-sponsors include the Muhammad Ali Center; The Partnership for a Compassionate Louisville; the Office of Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer; The Center for Health Equity; and UofL’s Peace, Justice and Conflict Transformation Studies program. A light supper will be served so participants are asked to RSVP to maforb01@louisville.edu or 502-852-1493.
March 19, 2013
UofL Engineers Without Borders Chapter Meeting Featuring Guest Speaker: Dr. Eric Zhu, Research Director at Louisville Water Company Tuesday, March 19th 7:30-8:30pm in 314 Vogt Hall EWB&WP will be welcoming Dr. Zhu, Research Director at Louisville Water Company, as a guest speaker at our March 19th meeting! He will be presenting about water quality. As always, this meeting is not restricted to engineers - anyone interested in learning about our water supply is welcome!
March 19, 2013
Cracking the Codes: The System of Racial Inequity Tuesday, March 19th 5-7pm RELOCATED TO: Miller Information Technology Center (MITC), Bigelow Hall The Department of Diversity, Equity and Poverty Programs in collaboration with UofL's College of Education and Human Development Diversity Committee will host a film screening of Shakti Butler's, new film entitled, “Cracking the Codes: The System of Racial Inequity.” Aukram Burton, JCPS Diversity and Equity Specialist will facilitate a discussion about the causes and consequences of systemic inequity, and help participants to deepen the conversation about its causes and consequences. The goal is to allow participants to see the multiple ways we walk through the world through dialogue that rekindles our connection to one another and enables us to learn about a worldview different than ours. To heal the wounds of racism and dismantle systemic inequity, we must be able to hold courageous conversations.
March 19, 2013
“Crisis in the Middle East and Global Energy” Ambassador Molly Williamson, The Middle East Institute Tuesday March 19th 2-3:30pm, Ekstrom Library, Room W104 Ambassador Williamson will focus on current political and energy issues in the Middle East in light of the Arab Spring upheavals and continuing tensions between Israel and Arab worlds. Presented by the Department of Political Science and The Louisville Committee on Foreign Relations. For more information please contact Dr. Charles Ziegler, Department of Political Science, (502) 852-3248, ceziegler@louisville.edu
March 19, 2013
"Low-Carbon Urban Transportation and its Co-Benefits" Felix Creutzig, Ph.D., Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change and Princeton University Tuesday, March 19th 11:00am Room 123 Urban Studies Institute, 426 W. Bloom St. A lecture brought to you by the Dept. of Urban & Public Affairs.
March 9-14, 2013
Alternative Spring Break: New Orleans Service Trip This year’s relief-focused trip to New Orleans is planned by UofL's Engage. Lead. Serve Board in cooperation with the National Relief Network, an organization committed to bringing large numbers of volunteers to state and federally declared disaster areas for the purpose of helping families in their efforts to rebuild their homes, their communities, and their lives. 2013 Program Dates:
February 13, 7-9pm: Pre-Trip Orientation designed to answer critical trip planning question, address risk management issues, build relationships with program participants, and prepare student volunteers for what they will be experiencing in New Orleans.
February 23, 8am-1pm: Pre-Trip Service Experience to further team building among student participants and engage volunteers in relief work in this region.
March 9-14: 6 day Alternative Spring Break trip will include 4 full days in the New Orleans area with 3 full days of service and a 1 day cultural excursion. Travel will be by bus from Louisville to New Orleans.
Full details and application here. For more info, contact the ELSB Service Break Coordinator, Trevor Collinsworth at tlcoll03@louisville.edu.
March 6, 2013
Green & Graeter’s: Environmentalism in Islam Wednesday March 6th at 6:30pm Shumaker Research Building Conference Room Join us for an environmentally-themed day during UofL's Islamic Awareness Week (March 4-8, 2013)! Speaker Mufti Hussain Kamani will be enlightening us about the connections between environmentalism and Islam. Bring a bowl and spoon because Graeters Ice Cream will be provided!Full details and RSVP here.
March 4, 2013
Boehl Lecture: Alejandro Camacho on "Community Benefits Agreements" Monday, March 4, 2013, 6:30 p.m. Law School Room 275. Internationally renowned scholar of environmental law and adaptive management Alejandro Camacho will give a lecture on "Community Benefits Agreements" -- contracts between developers and community groups regarding various kinds of community benefits that the developer is to provide, ranging from environmental conservation to public infrastructure to historic preservation to affordable housing, etc. Camacho is a Professor of Law and Political Science at the University of California Irvine, where he directs the Center for Land, Environment, and Natural Resources and is co-investigator on an NSF grant with The Nature Conservancy and the Chicago Wilderness on incorporating adaptive management into ecosystem restoration and governance. Free and open to the public. Full details here.
March 4, 2013
Vandana Shiva: "Violent Economic 'Reforms' and the Growing Violence Against Women" Monday, March 4, 2013, 5:30pm, Student Activities Center Multipurpose Room The 2013 Minx Auerbach Annual Lecture in Women's & Gender Studies features Indian philosopher, environmental activist, author and eco-feminist, Dr. Vandana Shiva. Trained as a physicist, Dr. Shiva has authored more than 20 books and serves as one of the leaders and board members of the International Forum on Globalization, where she is a towering figure of the global solidarity movement known as the alter-globalization movement. She has argued for the wisdom of many traditional practices, and the preservation of indigenous knowledge and seeds. Dr. Shiva suggests that a more sustainable and productive approach to agriculture can be achieved through reinstating a system of farming that is more centered on engaging women. She advocates against the prevalent "patriarchal logic of exclusion," claiming that a woman-focused system would change the status quo in an extremely positive manner. She was awarded the Right Livelihood Award in 1993 and plays a major role in the global Ecofeminist movement. Free and open to the public. Reception follows lecture.
March 1, 2013
Help Plant Spinach & Peas at the Garden Commons! Friday, March 1st at 4pm UofL's organic Garden Commons is located at the Cultural Center and is a community space open to all. Come help us plant delicious spring greens! No experience necessary!
Dr. Nancy Potter, Professor of Philosophy and Bioethics & Medical Humanities: “Biopower, Brain Imaging, Big Pharma, and the ‘Mentally Imbalanced Female’: Can the Science of Psychiatry ever be Liberatory?” Friday, March 29th at 1:00 in Natural Science Room 030
Meghan Mahoney, MALD, policy associate with the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab, Friday, April 12th at 1:00 in Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium
All events free & open to the public. Sponsored by UofL's Social Change Program. For more information, contact Avery Kolers, 852-0453.
Programs will be led and facilitated by the Arts & Sciences Inclusion & Equity Interns. The Inclusion and Equity Internship Program is designed to expose a team of students to the scholarship and best practices concerning greater inclusiveness and equity, with the purpose of cultivating social justice leadership skills among college students. For additional information regarding Inclusion & Equity Week or the Inclusion and Equity Internship Program, please contact Marian R. Vasser at 502-852-2252 or mrvass01@louisville.edu
February 21, 2013
Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency (RE3) Forum Thursday, Feb. 21st 4:00 - 6:00pm in Ernst Hall Room 212 UofL's RE3 Club is hosting this moderated Q&A session with several representatives from top-notch local renewable energy and energy efficiency businesses to discuss careers in the industry. Our panelist include:
David Huff, Director of Customer Energy Efficiency and Smart Grid Strategy for LG&E
Tony Hans, National Director of Sustainable Projects for CMTA
Greg Long, Environmental Engineer, Ford Assembly Plant
Discussion topics will focus on what employers are looking for, what it's like working in the field, and the future of renewable energy jobs. Questions may be sent in advance to srelli02@lousiville.edu. The Q&A session will be followed by a free dinner and open discussion with guests. Details and RSVP here.
February 20, 2013
Let's Talk Lunch: You’re designed to move: Overcoming barriers to regular exercise! Wednesday, February 20th at Noon in the Cultural Center Need an emotional lift? Or need to blow off some steam after a stressful day? Biking home, workout at the gym, or a brisk 30-minute walk can help. Physical activity releases brain chemicals that leave you feeling happier and more relaxed. Our bodies are designed to move! But with homework, a job, family, extracurricular activities, and not to mention studying, fitting in exercise seems impossible! Stop by this workshop to learn how to overcome barriers to regular exercise! Sponsored by Cultural Center, Association of Black Students, Health Promotion, and Student Support Services Program. Bring a plate and utensils to enjoy our free lunch!
February 20, 2013
Jon McCourt on The Quest for Social Justice: A Very Personal Journey through the Conflict in Northern Ireland World Day of Social Justice, Wednesday, Feb. 20th at 10:00am, Ekstrom Library Chao Auditorium. Jon McCourt grew up in Derry, Northern Ireland. He marched for civil rights in 1968, and joined IRA in 1969. He was a participant in the Bloody Sunday march for civil rights. He left the IRA in the mid 1970s, feeling disillusioned that it had moved too far from the civil rights agenda and was contributing to increased polarisation and sectarianism. He then became a community peace activist, and has worked in the area ever since, including working with victims of violence, community relations, and youth in criminalized areas. He has also travelled to and worked with those involved in conflicts in other areas of the world, including Bosnia, the Middle East, Rwanda and conflict torn countries in Africa. He will discuss struggle, loss, division, polarisation, hope and healing and share personal moments and reflections. Brought to you by UofL's Psychological & Brain Sciences Department along with The Peace, Justice, & Conflict Transformation Program.If you need further information or require any accommodations in order to participate fully in this event, please contact Dr. Melinda Leonard at 852-3180 or email at maleon04@louisville.edu.
February 19, 2013
Cardinal Cook-off: Local Food/Local Chef Show Down! Tuesday, Feb. 19th 6–8pm, SAC Multi-purpose Room The Student Activities Board and Office of Health Promotion are co-sponsoring the Cardinal Cook-off as a part of Body Appreciation / Body Awareness (BABA) Weeks! Read more here. The event features: • Chefs: Laurent Geroli/Brown Hotel, Dallas McGarity/Marketplace, Mary Wheatley/Winston’s & CookWithMary, Melissa Ingram/UofL Dining • Master of Ceremonies: Kevin Nelson #1, Food and Beverage Director/Wayside Christian Mission's Hotel Louisville Hotel AND Chef Kevin Nelson #2, Host of TV show, Down & Out with Chef K • Audience will watch, learn, laugh and taste as chefs prepare 3 dishes (some vegan) each from exciting mystery food baskets, including local foods! • Free to students, faculty, staff and public. Free tasting! Drawing for tasty prizes! • SIGN UP FREE here to be guaranteed a seat and to entered in drawing to be on the Judging Panel. • Featured Event of the annual BABA (Body Awareness/Body Appreciation) Series. • Follow Twitter @healthycards and Facebook UofLHealth Promotion
February 19, 2013
Hotel Louisville Lecture Series on Peace and Conflict Transformation for those at Risk Stephanie Barnett: Choose Well Louisville & The Louisville Time Bank Tuesday, February 19th 2:00-3:30pm Hotel Louisville, 120 W. Broadway Please join us as Stephanie Barnett highlights the features of a "ChooseWell community" - one that connects and supports its members in their quest for holistic and sustainable wellness. Find out more about ChooseWell's new program which integrates healthy food choices, physical activity and spiritual growth to enable busy parents to nurture their own wellness and to create a model of wellness for their kids. See how ChooseWell's partnership with The Louisville Timebank creates a model that allows participants to access holistic wellness services through gifts of time vs. cash ... and offers a vision of a health system that holds us in our wellness, rather than profits from our sickness. Stephanie Barnett is a thirty year veteran of our challenged health care system. She's used her experiences as an executive with one of the county's largest health insurance companies and her role as a consultant and advocate for independent physicians and the communities they serve to explore a new model of compassionate care. This event is FREE and open to the public. Conveniently served by bus from UofL: TARC Route 4. Questions? Please contact co-organizer, Lora.Haynes@Louisville.edu, of UofL's Resilient Families Project.
February 19, 2013
Professional Development for all UofL Employees “Culture Shift – Making UofL Lean and Green in 2013” Tuesday, Feb. 19th, 2:00-3:30pm, Human Resources 103A This dynamic and engaging session led by experts in the field will provide you with a helpful introduction to the basic principles of sustainability and how to apply them in your professional and personal decision-making at work and at home. This professional development session has been designed to offer staff and faculty at any level with a wide variety of practical tips that you can use to help UofL shift our culture towards become better stewards of the environment while saving money and helping build a brighter tomorrow for society. Attendees will better understand UofL's commitment to sustainability and learn how each step we take contributes to big results for us individually, for the university, and for the broader community. The session will also introduce you to UofL’s new Eco-Reps Program, which gives you the opportunity to go deeper with follow-up trainings online, a certification, group and individual service projects, and the empowerment of becoming a point-person for sustainability in your unit. Register here.
February 16, 2013
Volunteer at Seneca Park Saturday, February 16th - 10:00AM-12:00PM We will once again be working with Olmsted Parks again to clean up litter, remove invasive species, and/or plant new trees. We will carpool from campus, planning to leave around 9:30 AM. To find out more or to sign-up and reserve your spot, contact Joe LaCasse by e-mail at j0laca01@louisville.edu or call/text 270-339-2523.
February 15, 2013
GRASS Meeting and Weatherizing Service Project Friday, February 15th noon Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church, 318 W St. Catherine Street (at 4th St.) Join us for a volunteer day to help the church weatherize and become more energy efficient. We need volunteers to help install plastic on windows. We will also have our regular GRASS meeting there at 3pm. Take the #4 bus there from campus by grabbing any northbound bus on 4th street (they come every 15 minutes or less).Great opportunity to get volunteer hours for class or just help save the earth!
February 15, 2013
UofL Hosts First Meeting to Create a Regional Organization of Peace Studies Faculty Friday, February 15th 10:00am - 2:00pm, Ekstrom Library Room 254 Organizational and sharing meeting for peace studies faculty in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and West Virginia. In addition to sharing information about programs and identifying opportunities for collaboration, we would like to discuss the possibility of formally establishing an organization of peace studies faculty in our six state region. Lunch will be served. RSVPs and Questions to: Russell Vandenbroucke (UofL) <r.vandenbroucke@louisville.edu> or Rebecca Glasscock (Bluegrass Community & Technical College) <rebecca.glasscock@kctcs.edu>.
Feb. 15 - May 15, 2013
A Selection from the Harlan and Anna Hubbard Collection On Display Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm, Feb. 21 - May 15, 2013 Kain Rare Books Gallery, Ekstrom Library lower level Kentucky artist, writer and back-to-nature philosopher Harlan Hubbard and his wife, Anna, were one of the first couples to intentionally choose living a simple life “off-the-grid.” The couple lived deliberately and artistically, first on a shantyboat as they traveled the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, then as farmers on seven acres at Payne Hollow in northern Kentucky from the early 1950s through the late 1980s. They farmed most of their food, made sassafras tea, made candles to read by and collected anything that drifted upon shore. This first exhibit of the newly-combined library – Archives & Special Collections – includes selections from the journals, literary manuscripts, letters and artwork UofL holds in the Hubbard collection, ca. 1903–1987. Admission is free and open to the public.
Join other UL students as we and thousands of other Kentuckians descend upon the capitol in Frankfort to tell lawmakers that WE LOVE MOUNTAINS...and that the practice of mountaintop removal mining is unacceptable! Details and RSVP here.
UofL's participation is being organized by the student environmental group, GRASS.
The Provost has approved this event under the excused absence policy! Students who would have to miss classes on February 14th need to fill out this form, get your instructor's signature in advance of the event and KEEP THE FORM. Then, after the rally, take the form with a “certificate” from GRASS proving your attendance to the professor.
February 13, 2013
First meeting of UofL's new Solid Waste Reduction Committee Wednesday, February 13th 9-10am Service Complex Room 125A (Warnock & Brook Streets) Phase I of our “Mini Bin” Garbage Reduction and Single Stream Recycling program are in place and the program has been the major factor in increasing recycling rates across the University, particularly in the areas of cardboard, paper, aluminum, glass and plastic. While the numbers have increased every year since the program’s inception in 2009, there are areas that need to be improved, including: • Promotion of recycling program--increasing awareness, understanding of program, individual prompts to increase recycling • Changing University-wide culture to normalize recycling--behavioral change, institutional change • Improving on current methods and discovering new opportunities to reuse items University-wide • Goal setting--developing university-wide goals, matrices to measure progress, a reporting system, and feedback mechanism to the University community • Custodial staff--training, development of policies regarding waste disposal (e.g. if a recycling bin has mixed waste and recyclables how should the bin be handled?), performance review standards • Waste reduction--identification of specific waste streams that can be minimized or eliminated, modification in purchasing selected items (e.g. should we buy paper without wrappers for each 500 sheets?) • Recycling at special events--sports venues, conferences, catering, other large events • Pre- and post-consumer food waste composting UofL's new Solid Waste Reduction Committee will attempt to address these concerns and we'd love to have your input. This voluntary committee will report to the Sustainable Operations Committee. Contact: Aaron Boggs <aaron.boggs@louisville.edu>.
February 12, 2013
Sustainability Scholars Roundtable Tuesday, February 12th 2:30-3:30 p.m. Cox Lounge at the Law School (2nd floor center of Wyatt Hall complex) All UofL faculty, staff, and graduate students engaged in research related to sustainability are encouraged to join us for an on-going series of Sustainability Scholars Roundtable gatherings. See profiles of UofL Sustainability Scholars here. We gather several times a year to share research interests, goals, and projects; hear from external renowned scholars; have roundtable discussions about sustainability research; and discuss specific sustainability topics of common interest. At this gathering, we will discuss "resilience" -- what is resilience and what does the concept mean for sustainability and for our research. If you'd like to attend, please contact Chair Tony Arnold, who will be distributing some brief reading to begin stimulating thinking and discussion, likely a short excerpt from a forthcoming book on resilience from Columbia University Press.
February 10, 2013
Yearlings Club: A Community Conversation on Fair Housing Sunday, Feb. 10th 4:00-6:00 p.m. Yearlings Club, 4309 W. Broadway The 2010 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice in Louisville Metro found that our community remains highly segregated by race. Join in the discussion on developing Action Steps for a 20-Year Action Plan for Fair Housing! Panelists: Dr. Catherine (Cate) Fosl, Founding Director, Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research and Professor, University of Louisville; Cathy Hinko, Executive Director, Metropolitan Housing Coalition; and Carolyn Miller-Cooper, Director, Louisville Metro Human Relations Commission. Moderator: Christy J. McCravy, Metro Housing Coalition Board President. Currently in its eighth year, the University of Louisville/Yearlings Club Lecture Series brings university faculty and the African American community together to discuss important issues. The goal is to forge a common bond, and build greater capacity to understand and address urgent community problems. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments served. For additional information, please contact Clest Lanier (502) 852-3042 or cvlani01@louisville.edu. Sponsored by the A&S Office for International, Diversity, and Outreach Programs.
February 9, 2013
Louisville Student Cycling Coalition - First Spring Meeting Saturday, Feb. 9th at 5:30pm at Quills coffee shop, Cardinal Towne We will discuss upcoming events, student involvement, and some general introductions to different biking communities around Louisville. If you're up for a ride that morning, so please comment on the Louisville SCC Facebook Page!
February 9, 2013
Volunteer at Iroquois Park Saturday, February 9th - 10:00AM-12:00PM We will once again be working with Olmsted Parks again to clean up litter, remove invasive species, and/or plant new trees. We will carpool from campus, planning to leave around 9:30 AM. To find out more or to sign-up and reserve your spot, contact Joe LaCasse by e-mail at j0laca01@louisville.edu or call/text 270-339-2523.
February 8, 2013
“Nature: They Ain’t Making it Like they Used To” Friday, February 8th 1:00-2:00pm in Humanities 106 A viewing of pre-recorded lecture by Dr. Noah Efron, Professor of Science, Technology & Society at Bar Ilan University, Tel Aviv, Israel. Part of the Spring 2013 "Science, Technology, and Social Change" Lecture Series. Future events in the series:
Dr. Josh Human, Director of the UofL Center for Hazards Research: “Building Blocks of Resilience,” Friday, March 1st at 1:00 in Natural Science Room LL30
Dr. Nancy Potter, Professor of Philosophy and Bioethics & Medical Humanities: “Biopower, Brain Imaging, Big Pharma, and the ‘Mentally Imbalanced Female’: Can the Science of Psychiatry ever be Liberatory?” Friday, March 29th at 1:00 in Natural Science Room LL30
Meghan Mahoney, MALD, policy associate with the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab, Friday, April 12th at 1:00 in Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium
All events free & open to the public. Sponsored by UofL's Social Change Program. For more information, contact Avery Kolers, 852-0453.
February 7, 2013
reTHINK 'Big': Liberals, Conservatives and the Search for Humane Scale Thursday, Feb. 7th 6-7:30pm, Humanities Room 205 In an age of big governments, big corporations and big farms, there are increasing calls for citizens to support local food movements, local business and smaller governments. UofL political scientist David Imbroscio will moderate a discussion on the search for "humane scale." Discussants include Thad Williamson, associate professor of leadership studies and philosophy, politics, economics and law at the University of Richmond, and Mark Mitchell, chair of the government department at Patrick Henry College. Questions and feedback from the audience are encouraged. Full details.
February 7, 2013
First Spring Meeting of the Garden Commons Thursday, Feb. 7th at 6pm in the Cultural Center Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to come help us make plans for another amazing growing season at UofL's organic campus garden! We'll be discussing the possibility of adding a beehive, as well as fish, fruits, and all kinds of delicious herbs and vegetables! Come join in the fun and learn how to grow your own!
RecycleMania is a friendly annual competition among university recycling programs in North America. During this 8 week period, UofL is competing to reduce waste, increase recycling and raise conservation awareness across campus!
You can help the Cards to victory by fully utilizing UofL’s amazingly easy, single-stream recycling system that lets you recycle everything in the same bin: all types of plastic, paper, cardboard, metal, and glass! Details on what you can recycle at UofL are available here.
Keep up with the Cards progress at the RecycleMania website. UofL will be competing in the Competition Division for the following categories: Grand Champion; Per Capita Classic; Gorilla Prize; Targeted Materials (Paper, Cardboard, Cans & Bottles, and Food Service Organics); and Waste Minimization!
February 1, 2013
Green Initiatives Visit to WaterStep Friday, Feb. 1st 12:30-3pm Join Green Initiatives of the Engage Lead Serve Board on Friday, Feb 1 to visit WaterStep, an international non-profit based in Louisville. In their words, WaterStep “is an organization that will do whatever it takes to save lives at risk from waterborne illness anywhere in the world.” In doing so, WaterStep provides water purification systems for communities in need. Our visit to their headquarters will allow us to see how and why they operate. Students will also be able to learn how they can stay involved with WaterStep. We will carpool from campus at 12:30PM and return by 3:00PM. The visit is limited to a group of 15 students, so e-mail j0laca01@louisville.edu to find out more information and reserve your spot ASAP.
January 30, 2013
Intro Meeting: Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Club (RE3) Wednesday, Jan. 30th 5:00pm in Ernst Hall 212 This is a general body meeting open to anyone interested in Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency. We will be discussing upcoming events, generating questions for our first RE3 Forum (moderated Q&A session with local renewable energy and energy efficiency business leaders), and voting on a spring semester tour. This semester we'll have moderated Q&A networking opportunities with industry professionals and we'll be joining the solar flight contest and helping the Solar Decathlon team build a fully solar-powered house! Dinner will be provided! Details and RSVP here. RE3 will meet on the last Wednesday of each month in Ernst 212.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service 2013 Monday, January 21st, 10:00am-3:00pm Leaves From: MITC, Bigelow Hall On Mon., Jan. 21, UofL will be closed as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his contributions to our country. The Engage.Lead.Serve Board, in partnership with the Cultural Center and the Anne Braden Institute, will provide multiple service opportunities at a number of different organizations across the city for MLK Day of Service. The kick‐off event begins at 10am in Bigelow Hall (MITC), and will include a guest speaker and FREE brunch for participants. Transportation to and from the service sites will be provided. Service should wrap up by 3pm. Registration is available now! Walk-ins may be accommodated depending on site availability. Contact Tajuan Sellars at 852.3436 for more info.
January 19, 2013
ELSB Presents: Olmsted Parks Volunteer Day Saturday, Jan. 19th 10am-12pm, Seneca Park Join The Engage. Lead. Serve. Board and other green-minded volunteers to help keep Olmsted Parks beautiful! Contact ELSB's Director of Green Initiatives, Joe LaCasse for more info on carpooling to the site (Seneca Park).
January 16, 2013
“Modern Day Slavery: Breaking the Chains” Conference Wednesday, Jan. 16th 6:00-8:00pm, Red Barn Tickets: $15 for the general public and UofL employees; $7.50 for UofL students. Register here. Speakers will include Theresa Flores, a child sex trafficking survivor, and Colleen Clines, director of the Anchal Project, a nonprofit group that works to empower marginalized and exploited women in India. Funds raised through ticket sales will support a summer service learning trip to Peru, where UofL students and employees will meet with women who are survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking. The Women’s Center also is accepting donations for a silent auction at the event. For more information or to donate to the silent auction, contact the Women’s Center, 502-852-8976. The Women 4 Women student chapter and UofL Women’s Center are the conference organizers.
January 16, 2013
Cookies & Community: Get to Know NC3! Wednesday, Jan. 16th 4-5:30pm, Ekstrom Library Room 254 Network Center for Community Change (NC3) invites you to learn more about NC3, chat about our community, and have some cookies! This thriving community movement creates change in Louisville’s urban neighborhoods, organizing residents and Network members to improve educational and economic opportunities, urban land use, youth innovation, and food justice in our community. Come learn more about this movement and how you can help build a stronger connection between UofL and Louisville’s urban neighborhoods. If possible, please RSVP to Jessica Potish.
EarthSave Potluck featuring UofL Cancer Researcher, Dr. Ramesh Gupta Saturday, January 12th 6 - 8 p.m. Location: United Crescent Hill Ministries Community Center (150 State St. Louisville, KY 40206 (map) Following a thoughtfully prepared, healthy and plant-based potluck, our presentation this month will be given by Dr. Ramesh Gupta, a researcher from the UofL Medical School's Brown Cancer Center. His perennial research shows the power of chemicals in certain healthy foods. His research takes on both cancer and cardiovascular disease. He is not only an excellent communicator and researcher, but is very passionate about all the right things. AGENDA: 4:00 PM Free Vegetarian Cooking Class 6:00 PM Plant-based/Vegan/Veggie Potluck and announcements 7:00 PM Dr. Ramesh Gupta: Research shows berries make very merry. 8:00 PM Enviro/Health/Food/Ethic music and conversation Cost: $2 when you bring food and a placesetting ($3 with no placesetting; $8 if totally empty handed) Questions? Call 502.299.9520
January 9, 2013
Jared Diamond presented by the University of Louisville Kentucky Author Forum Wednesday, Jan. 9th at 6pm, $20 Bomhard Theatre, The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts (501 W. Main St.) Jared Diamond, author of The World Until Yesterday: What Can We Learn From Traditional Societies?, is a professor of geography at UCLA. He began his scientific career in physiology and expanded into evolutionary biology and biogeography. He is the author of Collapse and the Pulitzer Prize-winning Guns, Germs, and Steel. In The World Until Yesterday,he surveys the differences between the “traditional” societies and industrial or post-industrial societies, with an eye to one question: What can we learn from the former that can make the world we live in a better place for all of us?
Jared Diamond will be interviewed by Sarah Hrdy, Professor Emerita, University of California-Davis, Associate in the Peabody Museum of Archeology and Ethnology at Harvard, author of Mothers and Others.
Tickets available at the Kentucky Center Box Office, 502-584-7777 or 800-775-7777 or www.kentuckycenter.org
A limited number of FREE tickets to the evening Forum interview will be made available to UofL students, on a 1st come, 1st serve basis. Contact Julie Kroger in the President’s Office: julie.kroger@louisville.edu.
January 8, 2013
Community Conversation on Fair Housing Tuesday, January 8th at 5:30pm Centennial Room of the Louisville Free Public Library, Main Branch (301 York Street) Join UofL's Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, the Metropolitan Housing Coalition, and the Louisville Metro Human Relations Commission for a Community Conversation on Fair Housing! The 2010 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice in Louisville Metro, KY found that our community remains highly segregated by race, income and family status. Civil rights and equal protection laws of the 1960s created a basis for greater fairness, yet their passage could not undo the longstanding separations and inequalities in residential patterns that have been present since Louisville’s earliest days. A new project "Making Louisville Home for Us All: A 20-Year Action Plan for Fair Housing," funded by the US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), aims to offer a fuller understanding of how our current housing problems came to be, and develop clear action steps that take that history into account. We will outline a concrete vision with action steps for Louisville to become a fair, welcoming, and diverse home to all of its people. We want you to participate in a conversation about fair housing and help us develop those action steps. Full details here.
December 15, 2013
Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Club: Solar Tour at Apocalypse Brew Works Saturday, Dec. 15th at 5pm Apocalypse Brew Works, 1612 Mellwood Avenue, Louisville, KY Celebrate the end of the semester with some amazing local craft brew and learn about how a solar power and solar hot water heater system can be implemented at a brewery! We'll get a tour and explanation of the solar systems at Apocalypse Brew Works! Check out this video preview of their system!
Dec. 6, 2012
A&S Meet The Professor: Susan Matarese & Paul Salmon: The Order of Nature and the Order of Grace: Shaker Perspectives on Health and Wellness Thursday, Dec. 6th, noon at University Club $14 regular, $ 7 students RSVP required: Janna Tajibaeva at 502-852-2247 or janna@louisville.edu The College of Arts and Sciences presents a monthly lunch and lecture series titled “Meet the Professor.” This month's talk is "The Order of Nature and the Order of Grace: Shaker Perspectives on Health and Wellness,” with Susan Matarese, political science professor, and Paul Salmon, psychological and brain sciences professor. The couple will talk about the health practices of the utopian society that sought to create “heaven on earth” in communities stretching from New England to Kentucky.
Dec. 3, 2012
Local Food Caterers’ Fair Monday, Dec. 3rd, noon to 1:30pm in the Red Barn Anyone who orders catered food for campus events can help advance sustainability by hiring caterers that use locally-grown food products in their menus. To help familiarize you with these caterers, the Sustainability Council and the Office of Business Affairs would like to invite you to a special local-food caterers’ fair on Dec. 3rd from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Red Barn. Caterers will be on hand with menus and samples and will be ready to discuss catering options with you. We encourage all business managers and others involved in ordering food for UofL to attend. Please RSVP by emailing or calling alstar01@louisville.edu or 852-5155.
Nov. 30, 2012
Recycled Cinema: Talk w/Susan Jarosi Friday, Nov. 30th 3:30pm, Room 300, Bingham Humanities Building “Recycled Cinema as Material Ecology” examines the films and videos of the artist Raphael Ortiz. This case study presents a broader argument about the significance of recycling within the history of post-war experimental film. Ortiz’s work corresponds to the historical development of the environmentalist movement and modern forms of recycling in the United States. Susan Jarosi's article on this subject is in the current issue of Screen. Additional Information: The Commonwealth Center for the Humanities and Society
Nov. 30, 2012
A Conversation with Death Row Exoneree Randy Steidl Friday, Nov. 30th 10:30am in Ekstrom Library Room 258 Students associated with UofL's Anne Braden Institute will host a discussion with death row exoneree, Mr. Randy Steidl. He will be sharing some thoughts about his experience on death row, as well as his campaign to abolish the death penalty. The case against Steidl was based entirely on two (now discredited) eye-witnesses; he maintained his innocence but it was not until several journalism students from Northwestern U. got involved that his case really got another look. After their investigation a judge ordered a new trial but that trial never happened because of the complete absence of evidence - not because evidence was lost but because it never existed. Charges were dismissed and Randy was released after 17 years behind bars in May of 2004. Though Randy supported the death penalty prior to his experience, he has now become an outspoken opponent, and he has been credited as a critical player in Illinois's successful repeal campaign last year. The gathering is open to the public and we encourage students to attend. For more info, contact Ryan Warren at rbwarr01@louisville.edu, organizer of the discussion.
Nov. 30, 2012
Holiday Cards “Buy Local” Shopping Tour Friday, Nov. 30th 8am-6pm Starts & Ends at the University Club UofL and the Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) will take shoppers on a whirlwind tour of local shops and restaurants Friday, Nov. 30, on its second annual Holiday Cards “Buy Local” Shopping Tour. The tour will take patrons to locally owned businesses in a variety of Louisville neighborhoods. A $35 registration fee includes opening and closing receptions, door prizes and transportation to more than a dozen shops on Barrett Avenue, East Market Street (NULU), Frankfort Avenue, Mellwood Avenue and in Butchertown. Participants are asked to register before Nov. 27th by calling Alice Wissel at 502-852-3533. Full details here.
Nov. 21, 2012
Gleaning at UofL CSA Courtney Farms with Garden Commons Wednesday, November 21st 10am - 4:30pm Meet up for carpooling at 10am in the parking lot of St. Agnes (1920 Newburg Road) Join us for a farm gleaning at Courtney Farms, one of the partners in UofL's CSA program. Last year when we gleaned this farm, we collected a huge amount of food and we hope this year will be the same. Lunch and hot cider will be provided of course. Mary Courtney, who runs the farm with her husband, says their CSA has ended so anything that remains we can take. Because we are expecting such a large amount of food we will be asking Dare to Care to bring a truck to help transport. Details and RSVP here.
Nov. 20, 2012
Stopping the Violence: How Can We Help? Tuesday, Nov. 20th at Noon in Room 275, School of Law Featured speakers include leaders of Louisville’s Network Center for Community Change, Dana Jackson, executive director, and Anthony D. Smith, director of network organizing. This Diversity Forum is for people who want to help solve Louisville’s violence problem. Free lunch available at 11:30 a.m. Co-sponsors: UofL Office of Community Engagement, Brandeis Diversity Committee, Black Law Students Association, Anne Braden Institute. Additional Information: Make Change Together.
Rev. Sally Bingham Speaks on Climate Chaos: The Hottest Generation Ever Thursday, Nov. 15th 5:00pm Strickler Hall, Room 101 Rev. Sally Bingham is the founder of Interfaith Power & Light, a religious response to global warming, whose mission is to be faithful stewards of Creation by responding to global warming through the promotion of energy conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. It is a national campaign which intends to protect the earth’s ecosystems, safeguard the health of all Creation, and ensure sufficient, sustainable energy for all. UofL's Sustainability Council is co-sponsoring this lecture along with GRASS, Kentucky Interfaith Power & Light, Our Earth Now, Festival of Faiths, and Kinesis. Details and RSVP here.
Nov. 15, 2012
UofL Sustainability Scholars Roundtable Thursday, Nov. 15th 10:00am to 11:15 am (1st of a series of 3 meetings/year) Brandeis School of Law, Cox Lounge (2nd floor middle of building) All UofL faculty, staff, and graduate students engaged in research related to sustainability are encouraged to join us for the first in a series of Sustainability Scholars Roundtable gatherings. Come share your research interests, goals, and projects (limit: 3 minutes per researcher for initial meeting). In future meetings we'll discuss specific sustainability topics of common interest, hear from external renowned scholars, and have roundtable discussions about sustainability research. The long-term goals of this initiative are to:
Develop awareness of sustainability research at U of L;
Develop networks of scholars to enhance collaboration and sharing of ideas;
Enhance research grant capacity & opportunities through interdisciplinary proposals;
Improve and increase sustainability-related research at U of L.
UofL Women’s Center's Annual Empowerment Luncheon: “Accountability in Leadership” Wednesday, Nov. 14th 11:30am–1pm at the University Club Admission: $35/person (Reservations by Nov. 7th: 852-8976) UofL’s Women’s Center invites you to the Annual ECS Women’s Empowerment Luncheon with keynote speaker, Crit luallen! Luallen is known as one of Kentucky’s most experienced and respected public leaders, having served as Auditor of Public Accounts and Secretary of the Governor’s Executive Cabinet, the highest appointed position in Kentucky state government. Previously Luallen served as State Budget Director, Secretary of Finance, Secretary of Tourism, and Commissioner of the Department of the Arts. Luallen served as President of the Greater Louisville Economic Development Partnership and was named Public Official of the Year by the Washington, D.C. based “Governing” magazine forher positive impact on government in Kentucky. Her work brought a new accountability to board-governed organizations across Kentucky.
Nov. 14, 2012
Wednesday, November 14th 9am - 3pm
Shumaker Research Building, UofL's Belknap Campus
The University of Louisville Center for GIS would like to welcome YOU to GIS Day 2012! Join us as we celebrate Geographic Information Systems and explore the benefits of geospatial technology in our community! Events will include:
Presentations from local GIS agencies & sustainability experts (See the complete Agenda)
Map Gallery
Freebies
Refreshments (pizza and soft drinks)
2-3pm Tours of UofL's Campus Sustainability Initiatives! Arbor Day Tour - Tree Campus USA: Find out just why UofL has been designated an official “Tree Campus USA” from professor and tour guide Dr. Tommy Parker. (Leaves at 2pm from Shumaker Research Building 139) UofL Sustainability Tour: UofL has made great strides in its efforts to become greener and more sustainable. Join sustainability expert Dr. Justin Mog on a tour of the significant changes that have taken place here on Belknap Campus. Get a preview of the Tour with this map. Details and RSVP here. (Leaves at 2pm from Lutz Hall 225)
All are welcome to attend, and this event is entirely FREE, but please fill out a quick registration so we know that you're coming! The first 50 online registrants get a FREE GIS Day t-shirt! Full details here.
Nov. 10 & 17, 2012
S.O.U.L. Volunteer Opportunity: Project Warm Blitz Saturday, November 10th and 17th. 9am - 1pm In teams with other students (get a group of your friends to join your team!), you'll carry out energy audits and help weatherize low-income homes to save energy and keep people warm in Louisville this winter! Since 1982 Project Warm has provided free weatherization services for people who cannot afford their high utility bills. Project Warm is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization funded in part by LG&E, Metro Louisville, and the donations of many generous businesses and individuals. Learn more at Project Warm's website or call (502) 636-9276. Details and registration here.
Nov. 9, 2012
"Aquaculture's present and future roles in world, domestic, and local food systems" Dr. James Tidwell from Kentucky State University Friday, Nov. 9th noon-1pm in Shumaker Research Building Room 139 Guest lecture sponsored by the Dept. of Biology.
Award-winning author and African American studies scholar Robin D.G. Kelley will give the sixth annual Anne Braden Memorial Lecture Nov. 8. His free, public talk is expected to touch on incarceration, racism, public schools, the Occupy protest movement and the February fatal shooting of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin. Dr. Kelley is Professor of American Studies, Ethnicity and History at the University of Southern California. He is a dynamic speaker, a radical thinker & author of 6 prize-winning books, including Hammer and Hoe: Alabama Communists During the Great Depression, and most recently Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original (2009). Sponsored by UofL's Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research. Read more about the lecture here.
Nov. 7, 2012
Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency (RE3) Club meeting Wednesday, Nov. 7th from 12-1 in Ernst 212. Lunch will be provided (Jimmy Johns) All interested students, staff, and faculty are welcome to attend! Meeting topics include: 1. Date change for Kentucky Department of Energy speaker 2. Formalizing RE3 charter (What do you want out of the club?) and officer recruitment 3. Solar Decathlon and other opportunities on campus 4. Ideas for end of semester and Spring semester Have any ideas/opportunities/events you want to discuss? Please feel free to contribute! Email President Sam Ellis (srelli02@louisville.edu) or bring them with you to the meeting.
Nov. 5, 2012
Garden Commons: Beekeeping Workshop Monday, Nov. 5th 7pm at the Cultural Center Getting pumped about bees with friends. We will be screening a short film on urban beekeeping and explaining some basic principles about beekeeping, how to get started, what they do, where they like to spend their free time, where their kids go to preschool etc. There may also be honey related foods or non-honey related foods it really all depends. Details and RSVP on Facebook.
Nov. 5, 2012
Rethinking American Exceptionalism: What's So Great about America? Monday, Nov. 5th 6-7pm, Chao Auditorium Ekstrom Library McConnell Center 2012 Public Lecture Series: Richard M. Gamble is the author of In Search of the City on a Hill: The Making and Unmaking of an American Myth. He is the Anna Margaret Ross Alexander Professor of History and Political Science at Hillsdale College. Gamble challenges the widespread assumption that Americans have always used this potent metaphor to define their national identity. He demonstrates that America's 'redeemer myth' owes more to nineteenth- and twentieth-century reinventions of the Puritans than to the colonists' own conceptions of divine election. He reconstructs the complete story of 'the city on a hill' from its Puritan origins to the present day for the first time.
Over the course of four unforgettable days, UofL will be hosting three amazing events focused on sustainability, all with the over-arching theme of Cross-pollination! Our goal is to provide a collaborative space – a hive of activity – that unites passionate people and transformational ideas for a future built on greater environmental, social and economic responsibility. Mark your calendars and plan to participate! Register a la carte for all these events here.
Campus Community Partnerships for Sustainability Conference (Nov. 1 at JCTC with additional events Nov. 2-3 at UofL) The University of Louisville and Jefferson Community & Technical College are proud to co-host the 6th annual CCPS conference! CCPS brings together students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community partners from around Kentucky and the region to network, celebrate our achievements, and exchange ideas and best practices in sustainability. Field trips, panels, and presentations will touch on sustainable solutions around food, transportation, buildings, energy, climate action planning, social justice, waste management, stormwater management, academic programs in sustainability, ecological conservation, community partnerships, awareness-raising, and more! Get all the details here. Follow CCPS 2012 on Facebook.
Interdisciplinary Sustainability Symposium: Cross-Pollinating for Resilience (Nov. 1 at JCTC and Nov. 2 at UofL Strickler Hall Room 101) UofL's Sustainability Council, with vital sponsorship from the Liberal Studies Project and Dept. of Biology, is proud to present an unforgettable day-long symposium bridging these two gatherings with international, national, and UofL experts in sustainability. Please register here if you plan to attend. Speakers include: 7:30pm Nov. 1 - Chris Martenson, co-founder of Peak Prosperity. Speaking on "The Crash Course: Essential Insights For Prospering In Our Increasingly Uncertain Future" (Local Harvest Dinner & Keynote Address, Nov. 1 6:30-9pm, $25 or free with CCPS registration.) 9am - Maria Koetter, CHMM, LEED AP BD+C, Director of Sustainability, Louisville Metro Government. Speaking on "City-wide Sustainability" 9:45am - Llewellyn Wells, former VP at Rocky Mountain Institute, and founder of Living City Block. Speaking on: "Urban Regeneration at the Right Scale" 11am - Lisa Markowitz, UofL Associate Professor and Chair of Anthropology. Speaking on "Fresh Food Initiatives in the Americas" 1:15pm - Irma Ramos, MD, UofL Assistant Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences. Speaking on: "Challenges Posed by Climate Change Among Disadvantaged Populations" 2pm - Open World Delegation from Russia. Speaking on: "Russian Perspectives on Sustainability" 3:15pm - Joe Gorman - National Council Coordinator, Student Environmental Action Coalition. Speaking on: "New Organizing and Coalition-building Strategies in the Coalfields" 4pm - Margaret Carreiro, UofL Associate Professor of Biology and Director of the Center for Environmental Science. Speaking on: "Urban Park Woodlands and Managing for Climate Change" 5pm - Guy McPherson, University of Arizona professor emeritus of natural resources & environment, and author of the blog Nature Bats Last and the new book Walking Away from Empire. Speaking on: "The Good, the Bad, and the Astonishing" - Watch the Raw Video. Listen to the Edited Audio.
Bluegrass Bioneers (Nov. 2-4, 2012 at UofL Strickler & Davidson Halls) Plenary speakers will include Bill McKibben of 350.org, Michael Brune of the Sierra Club, and many others. Now in its 4th year, Bluegrass Bioneers continues to innovate and inspire, from their first year spawning of 15Thousand Farmers(a city-wide sustainable local gardening support system) to this year's Urban Homesteading Bicycle Tour, “Pimp Our Garden” (a guerrilla gardening event), a Waterway Pollution Art Contest for K-12 area schools, and Kenny Stanfield, of Sherman-Carter-Barnhart Architects, highlighting the nation's first Net Zero School, Richardsville Elementary School in KY. Plug into the buzz now on Facebook and Twitter. Bluegrass Bioneers has a year-round presence and continues to be FREE because of the outpouring of community and university in-kind and financial support. Please register here if you plan to attend.
Nov. 1, 2012
Engineers Without Borders and Water Professionals Meeting Thursday, Nov. 1st at 6:30pm in Vogt Hall 314 The UofL chapter of Engineers Without Borders and Water Professionals is meeting on Thursday, November 1st for a biweekly General Body Meeting. Free pizza and drinks will be provided! The chapter will be discussing our next steps in applying for a program from EWB-USA, in which we will design and implement a sustainable solution to a problem in an international country. Please join us in this endeavor, no matter your major!
Nov. 1, 2012
A&S Meet The Professor: Carol Hanchette, Medical Geography: Exploring Health, Disease and Environment through a Geographic Lens Thursday, Nov. 1st, noon at University Club $14 regular, $ 7 students RSVP required: Janna Tajibaeva at 502-852-2247 or janna@louisville.edu The College of Arts and Sciences presents a monthly lunch and lecture series titled “Meet the Professor.” This month Carol Hanchette, geography and geosciences professor, speaks on "Medical Geography: Exploring Health, Disease and Environment through a Geographic Lens.” She will explain the role of mapping and spatial analysis in her research, using prostate and ovarian cancers, lead poisoning and asthma as examples, and will draw from historical study of infectious diseases such as cholera.
Oct. 30, 2012
Sustainability 101 - Professional Development Training open to all UofL Employees Tuesday, Oct. 30th 2:00-3:30pm Human Resources Training Room 103A Sustainability 101 will provide you with an introduction to the basic principles of sustainability and how to apply them in your professional and personal decision-making at work, school and home. This professional development session will provide faculty and staff with a wide variety of practical tips that you can use to become a better steward of the environment while saving money and helping build a brighter tomorrow for society. Attendees will better understand the University of Louisville's commitment to sustainability and learn that each step we take adds up to big results for us individually, for the university, and for the broader community. Please register for this free training here.
Oct. 25, 2012
Rethinking the Trail of Tears: Liberty, Constitutionalism & the Cherokee Perspective Thursday, Oct. 25th 6-7pm, Chao Auditorium Ekstrom Library McConnell Center 2012 Public Lecture Series: Amy Sturgis is the author of several books on U.S. presidential history and Native American studies, including The Trail of Tears and Indian Removal and Tecumseh: A Biography. The Trail of Tears shouldn't have happened. People at the time knew that it was wrong, that it was illegal, and that it was unconstitutional, but they did it anyway. The forced removal of the Cherokee Nation to "Indian Territory" (modern-day Oklahoma) was wrong on both moral and legal grounds. How can the Trail of Tears provide lessons to us today? We can't look aside and ignore the Trail of Tears as an example of something that was just part of the mid-19th century mindset. It is a story about how a group that had power gained at the expense of a minority unable to defend itself. The Trail of Tears set precedents we can only hope to avoid repeating.
Oct. 25, 2012
Mary Berry will speak on "The Berry Center and Cultural Change" Thursday, Oct. 25th 2:30pm with local harvest reception to follow Shumaker Research Building Room 139 In 2011 Mary Berry established The Berry Center in New Castle, KY to focus on issues confronting small farm families in Kentucky and around the country. One of the goals of The Berry Center is to bring focus, knowledge and cohesiveness to the work of changing our ruinous industrial agriculture system into a culture that uses nature as the standard, that accepts no permanent damage to the ecosphere, and takes into consideration human health in local communities." Co-sponsored by the Dept. of Anthropology, College of Arts & Sciences Committee on Food Justice, and the Sustainability Council. This event is in celebration of Food Day, a national campaign for healthy, sustainable, affordable, and fairly produced food, which is a project of the Center for Science in the Public Interest. Find Food Day on Facebook and Twitter (@FoodDay2012).
Oct. 24, 2012
Campus Sustainability Day Wednesday, October 24th 10am-2pm Humanities Quad
Join us for the fifth annual celebration of all things sustainable at UofL and in our community! Learn about what various campus and community groups are doing to create a sustainable revolution. Sign-up to get involved. Leave with some green freebies, great information, and a smile on your face!
Shred-It will offer free shredding and recycling of documents, video tapes, and computer diskettes from their truck in the circle in front of the College of Business 10am - 2pm.
The Louisville Biodiesel Cooperative will be collecting waste cooking oil for recycling at their booth on the Quad!
In celebration of national Food Day, we'll have several booths focused on food issuesand fair trade coffee and tea available.
Sunday, Oct. 28, 10am - 3pm – Garden CommonsVolunteer Work Day! (10am - Composting at the lot on Bloom St. between Brook & Floyd. 1pm - Gardening next to the Cultural Center, rain or shine!)
Tuesday, Oct. 30, 11am-1pm – Learn to Use UofL's New Bike Fix-It Stations! (Humanities Quad)
Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2-3:30pm – Sustainability 101- Professional Development Training open to all UofL Employees (Human Resources Room 103A)
October 1 – November 10 – Operation Dignity – Collecting “Boxes of Hope” Join the Muhammad Ali Scholars to help ease our newest neighbors’ transition from refugee to resident. Your donations of new and gently used household items will help Kentucky Refugee Ministries set up apartments for refugees resettling in Louisville. Full details about what and where to donate available online here, or contact us at 502-852-6372 or erika.stith (at) louisville.edu.
Tuesday, Oct. 23, 5-7pm – One Million Bones (Ekstrom Library Quad) One Million Bones is a social art project that uses education, hands-on art-making, and large scale public art installations to raise awareness of mass atrocities and conflict related crises happening today in Congo, Sudan, Burma and Somalia. This event will generate bones to be used in the large scale installation on the National Mall in D.C. in spring 2013. Every bone made will raise a dollar towards the efforts made by Care International to assist in these disastrous times.
Tuesday, Oct. 23, 7pm – Fleeing Home, Finding Home (Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library) Join the Ali Institute and guests for an exploration of the experiences of refugees. You won’t want to miss the personal stories that share why people were forced to leave their homes, chronicle their long journeys to Louisville, and celebrate their outstanding contributions to this city. Special guests include Laine Lopez, Kentucky Refugee Ministries, Movement for Justice and Equality in Mauritania, and others.
Friday & Saturday, Oct. 26-27 – Power Shift: Real Skills for Social Change (Kentucky Center for African-American Heritage, 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.) Tired of all the talk about violence in our community? Are you ready to act powerfully on behalf of yourself and your neighbors? You are invited to join us for a community organizing workshop lead by Rev. Alvin Herring. This skill building workshop, for both novices and seasoned community organizers, will provide you with the tools needed to define your own issues and interests, organize others, and act to win. October 25th 9am-7pm and October 27th 9am-4pm. Food will be provided for all participants. Sponsored by UofL's Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice, The Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, and Councilwoman Attica Scott. RSVP to Mikal Forbush, Ali Institute Program Coordinator, at 852-1493 or maforb01@louisville.edu.
Saturday, Nov. 10, 11am-6pm – Hello Neighbor! Day of Dignity/Day of Compassion (Muhammad Ali Center, 144 N. Sixth St.) Join UofL's Muhammad Ali Institute and the Muhammad Ali Center for a grand community celebration of our diversity and the people-to-people connections that make our city a welcoming place. The event will feature great food, community resources for new and long-time residents, health services, live entertainment and a tour of the Muhammad Ali Center exhibits - complimentary to all attendees! Sponsored by UofL's Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace & Justice, the Muhammad Ali Center, Islamic Relief USA, Kentucky Refugee Ministries and the Office for Globalization.
Oct. 22, 2012
Canning & Food Preservation Workshop Monday, Oct 22nd 6:00-7:30pm at the Cultural Center Garden Commons is hosting workshops throughout the year to educate students and community members about different aspects of growing your own food. This workshop will be about canning and other methods of food preservation so you can save the food from your garden and eat it year-round. A Master Gardener from the Jefferson County Coop Extension office will be here to teach the workshop and provide a demonstration on canning. Every attendee will have the opportunity to can apples to take home. If possible, bring with you a mason jar with fitting lid to the workshop! Full details & RSVP here.
Oct. 22, 2012
Sustainable Closet: Clothes, Books, and Things Drive Monday, Oct. 22th 6:00-9:00pm West Lawn (Red Barn if there's rain) UofL's environmental group G.R.A.S.S. is holding a drive during the Panhellenic Fall Festival to collect used clothing, shoes, books, electronics, and other things to support the reuse and repurposing of clothes and other household objects! One of the most environmentally friendly things we can do is reduce the demand for clothing that is in abundance in our world! Please donate all types of clothes (except undergarments), as well as any dishes, cds, books, binders, bags, We will have boxes at our G.R.A.S.S. table for the collection and will have a Goodwill-style sale later during UofL Sustainability Week! Good donations mean good pickin's for all! Details and RSVP here.
Oct. 22, 2012
Film Screening of Anne Braden: Southern Patriot Monday, October 22nd 5:30pm Floyd Theatre, Student Activities Center Anne Braden: Southern Patriot (1924-2006) is a first person documentary about the extraordinary life of this American civil rights leader. Braden--a native of Louisville-- was hailed as a white southerner who was “eloquent and prophetic” by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in his 1963 Letter from Birmingham Jail. Ostracized as a “red,” she fought for an inclusive movement community and mentored three generations of social justice activists. Free & Open to the Public. This screening will be the kickoff event for Peace & Justice Weeks 2012 by the Muhammad Ali Institute (Oct. 22-Nov. 10). This event is co-sponsored by the Anne Braden Institute, the Ali Institute, and the A&S International, Diversity, and Outreach Programs.
Oct. 19, 2012
Homecoming Farm-to-Table Dinner Friday, Oct. 19th 7pm on The Ville Grill patio Cost: two meal plan swipes or $20 (for which you can use meal plan flex points). Reservations required. Students, employees, and alumni are invited to join us for a one-of-a-kind family-style dinner on the patio of the campus dining hall, where you will be served a four-course menu of local foods featuring:
Kale and Potato Soup Winter Salad with Black Radish and Apple Escarole Apricot and Pinot Grigio Smoked Cornish Hens with Winter Medley Vegetables Pumpkin Crème Brule with Cinnamon Ice Cream and Bourbon Smoked Sugar
We look forward to this time to slow down and enjoy the company of our neighbors and the bounty of our region! Make reservations online here. Non meal plan members should provide your phone number online and we will call to confirm the reservation of anyone wishing to pay by credit. Advance cash payment for reservations can be made at The Ville Grill on the corner of Third Street and Brandeis Avenue. Questions? Contact: Charlie Clabaugh, 502-852-7261, charlie.clabaugh@sodexo.com
Oct. 19, 2012
How to Fall from Trees: Gliding Ants and Other Discoveries from the Rainforest Canopy Friday, Oct. 19th 5:30-7:30pm in 101 Life Sciences A homecoming lecture by Dr. Steve Yanoviak, Biology’s Newest Faculty Member & the Wallace Chair of Conservation in Biology. Light Refreshments & Alumni Mixer following the Lecture in Life Sciences Room 137. For More Information: 502.852.5051 or elea.fox@louisville.edu
Oct. 19, 2012
Itzel Polo Mendieta: The Other Dreamers Friday, October 19th 12:00-1:30pm Cultural Center Multipurpose Room Please join us for conversation & light refreshments! Itzel Polo Mendieta was born in Mexico City and grew up in San Francisco Tetlanohcan, a small rural community with a high rate of citizens journeying to the United States, a process known as “out migration.” Itzel has worked as a volunteer for an organization that seeks to decrease the negative impacts of migration by working with the relatives of those who have migrated, especially women, to offer support, services and resources as needed. Currently, Itzel is working as a community organizer in Mexico City with The Other Dreamers, a group comprised of young returned migrants – some who were deported, others who returned voluntarily – who do not have the necessary support to re-integrate into Mexican society and the Mexican labor force. The Other Dreamers seek to increase access to education and create better job opportunities for their constituency, since under Mexican law the process to validate educational studies from the United States can be lengthy and expensive. The Other Dreamers organize for better job opportunities and access to education in Mexico. Co-Sponsored by the A&S Office of International, Diversity, and Outreach Programs, LALS, POLS, and UNA-Louisville Chapter, KITLAC. Contact Person: Dr. Tricia Gray, tjgray01@louisville.edu
Oct. 18, 2012
Occupy Israel: Notes from a Year of Social Protest Thursday, Oct. 18th 7:00-8:30pm Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium Noah Efron, senior fellow of Shaharit -- A Think Tank for New Israeli Politics, will discuss the ongoing tent city movement in Tel Aviv. Efron is a professor of Science, Technology, and Society at Bar Ilan University and formerly served on the Tel Aviv-Jaffa City Council. He is the author of Real Jews: Secular, Ultra-Orthodox, and the Struggle for Jewish Identity in Israel, as well as numerous scholarly and popular publications. He also hosts The Promised Podcast. Free & open to the public. Refreshments provided. Details and RSVP here.
Oct. 18, 2012
Nature: They Ain't Making it Like They Used To Thursday, October 18th 1:00-2:30pm Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium Dr. Noah Efron, the founding chairperson of the Program in Science, Technology, and Society at Bar Ilan University in Tel Aviv, Israel, will speak on the way that our expanding capacity to alter nature is changing our understanding of what "nature" is. Prof. Efron is the author of two books and numerous essays on the complicated intertwine of knowledge, religion, and politics. He has served as president of the Israeli Society for the History and Philosophy of Science and is a standing member of the Ministry of Agriculture's Committee on Genetically Modified Organisms. He has held fellowships at Princeton, Harvard, and MIT. Details and RSVP here.
Oct. 17, 2012
Free Professional Development Workshop: Welcoming Diversity Wednesday, Oct. 17th, 2pm Human Resources Room 103A Did you know that the concept of diversity is more than just respecting different groups of people? Really understanding diversity is to learn that every individual is unique. Do you have questions about diversity or are you curious about how UofL is committed to welcoming all types of individuals? Please attend this free workshop. Michael Anthony and Brian Buford offer a fun and knowledgeable approach to learning more about diversity. Additional Information: Registration. More information (Opens as a PDF). Email Staff Development.
Oct. 15, 2012
Debate: Should UofL Buy from Sweatshops? Monday, Oct. 15th 1pm Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium Join us for a discussion between Professor Avery Kolers (philosophy department, University of Louisville) and Professor Benjamin Powell (economics department, Suffolk University) as they examine the economic and philosophical arguments for and against purchasing goods made in sweatshops.
Oct. 13, 2012
How Can We Best Serve? Conference Saturday, October 13th 10am - 2pm, Ekstrom Library You are invited to join dynamic discussions about the issues facing our community. Service veterans and novices alike will gain awareness and valuable networking opportunities through breakout sessions, a keynote address and lunch. Details and Registration here.
Healthy Foods, Local Farms Conference: “No Water; No Food” Saturday, October 13th, 9am-5:30pm, $40 Location: Kentucky Country Day School, 4100 Springdale Road, Louisville, KY 40241 The 13th annual Healthy Foods, Local Farms Conference is for people and organizations who care about where their food comes from....and that their daily repast is ethically and sustainably raised / grown and harvested. In observance of the 40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, this year's conference will focus on the topic of water and water quality. Tickets are $30 before September 15, $40 after that date. Registration cost covers: meals, snacks and conference materials. Contact Aloma Dew at (270) 316-0334 or by email at aloma.dew@sierraclub.org to inquire about scholarships. Supported by UofL's Sustainability Council and featuring UofL glaciologist Keith Mountain as a speaker and a variety of UofL students and faculty at Learning Stations on: Composting and vermiculture; Permaculture: Catching and storing water; The incredible journey of water; and Healthy oceans. Full details and registration here.
Oct. 12, 2012
UofL Reconsidered: Your Roles as a Faculty in Engaged Scholarship Friday, Oct. 12th 8:30-10:45am, MITC Room 201 Barbara Holland, an internationally known scholar on community engagement will offer a free workshop for faculty to address the question: What is the Scholarship of Engagement and how can teaching, research, and service be re-cast in this frame of reference? Emphasis will be placed on seeing teaching, research, and service through the community engagement lens and its implication on faculty professional life. Faculty will: a) Gain an overview of how to connect engagement to promotion and tenure; b) Explore ways of documenting engagement work; and c) Be introduced to strategies for infusing engagement into their course/teaching, classroom/course development and design, and the writing of Student Learning Outcomes. Register here. Additional Information: nisha.gupta (at) louisville.edu
Oct. 11, 2012
Community Engagement Awards Thursday, Oct. 11th 6:00-7:30pm Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library RSVP 502-852-2148 (Business attire) President James R. Ramsey and the Office of Community Engagement cordially invites you to attend a ceremony and reception celebrating UofL's annual Community Engagement Awards. The 2012 Honorees are: Faculty: International Service Learning Program Faculty Team Student: Morgan Forrester Community Partner: Wayside Christian Mission
Oct. 11, 2012
Conversation on Community Engagement: Q&A with Barbara Holland Thursday, Oct. 11th 4:30-5:30pm Humanities Room 300 Faculty and staff are invited to meet Barbara Holland, an internationally known scholar on community engagement during her visit to UofL.campus at the “Conversation on Community Engagement.” Bring questions, concerns and ideas about building community engagement into your work at UofL. Additional Information: nisha.gupta (at) louisville.edu. Register here.
Oct. 6, 2012
Louisville Solar Tour Saturday, October 6th Noon-4pm. Various sites. UofL will host tour sites (Sackett Hall & Garden Commons at the Cultural Center) along with UofL employees and students who live in solar-powered homes. We'll open our doors to give you a glimpse of our renewable energy future! Throughout the afternoon, you can tour dozens of different homes and institutions on your own or as part of group bus or bike tours. The bus costs $15 per person, but is FREE for students who email timdarst (at) aye.net by October 3rd. Full details here.
Oct. 3, 2012
Louisville Sustainability Forum Wednesday, Oct. 3rd Noon - 1:45 pm Passionist Earth & Spirit Center (behind St Agnes Church at 1920 Newburg Road)) Featured Presentation: "Engaging People in Environmental Issues" by Melissa K. Merry, UofL Assistant Professor of Political Science. Dr. Merry will discuss the micro-blogging and social networking website, Twitter and its potential for engaging and mobilizing citizens on environmental issues. She will offer a brief background on the site and describe how environmental organizations' used Twitter to convey information in the aftermath of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. She will offer a set of practical recommendations for anyone seeking to maximize their outreach by this increasingly popular website. Melissa's research deals with environmental organizations and the ways that they frame problems for public debate. 5 minute presentations:
"Mining the Waste Stream" by David Coyte
Heating Water with Solar Energy by Leah Dienes, Owner/Partner/Head Brewer, Apocalypse Brew Works
Food & drink: Heine Bros. provides us with Heine Bros. coffee. Feel free to bring a bag lunch. If you'd like to prepare extra food or drink to share with others, that is always welcome!
Tuesday, Oct. 2nd 2pm - Learning to Reduce, Prevent, and Cope with Stress. Presented by Dr. Stephanie Budge and the Counseling Psychology Trans*LGBQ Lab (CEHD Room 371)
Wednesday, Oct. 3rd 7pm - Keynote Speaker Jose Antonio Vargas, a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, openly gay man, founder of Define American.com and immigration reform advocate. He was recently featured in a TIME cover story about the challenges undocumented people in America face. (SAC Multipurpose Room)
Thursday, Oct. 4th Noon - Let's Talk Lunch: The Revolutionary Principles of Nonviolence - Learn more about the life of Civil Rights pioneer Bayard Rustin in this informal session co-hosted by the Black Faculty & Staff Association and the Cultural Center. Featuring Mandy Carter, National Black Justice Coalition and Walter Naegle. (Cultural Center)
Thursday, Oct. 4th 7pm - Bayard Rustin Centennial Celebration - Mandy Carter and Walter Naegle will lead a discussion and viewing of the film, Brother Outsider, that tells the story of Bayard Rustin's lifetime of activism and how he organized the March on Washington from the shadows as an openly gay man. (SAC Multipurpose Room)
Sept. 28, 2012
Sustainability 101 - Professional Development Training open to all UofL Employees Friday, Sept. 28th 1:30-3:00pm Human Resources Training Room 103A Sustainability 101 will provide you with an introduction to the basic principles of sustainability and how to apply them in your professional and personal decision-making at work, school and home. This professional development session will provide faculty and staff with a wide variety of practical tips that you can use to become a better steward of the environment while saving money and helping build a brighter tomorrow for society. Attendees will better understand the University of Louisville's commitment to sustainability and learn that each step we take adds up to big results for us individually, for the university, and for the broader community. Please register for this free training here.
Sept. 28, 2012
Climate Change and Soil Biology: Dr. Wim van der Putten, Netherlands Institute of Ecology Friday, Sept. 28th
Noon (Shumaker Research Building 139) "Climate warming, range shifts and aboveground-belowground interactions"
4pm (Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium) "Soil biodiversity in a changing world: should we worry about the underworld?"
Sept. 28, 2012
Basic Pantry: Grocery Store Tour Feeling Lost? Learn how to buy LOCAL, FRESH, AFFORDABLE, HEALTHY food at your local grocery store! Friday, Sept. 28th 11:50am – 2:30pm Meet tour guide at TARC stop on Eastern Parkway in front of Speed School. Bus departs at noon. OR meet at ValuMarket in MidCity Mall at 12:30 pm. Tour Highlights:
Participants receive: $10 gift card to shop at ValuMarket, UofL Sustainability re-usable shopping bags (made in the USA of 100% recycled fibers), coupons for items on the Basic Pantry Shopping List, recipes, shopping tips and snacks.
Tour led by a Registered Dietitian and a student Nutrition Navigator with time to shop at end of tour.
Brought to you by UofL Health Promotion, Student Services Annex between SAC & Houchens. 502-852-5429.
Sept. 27, 2012
Info Session: Interfaith Power & Light Thursday, Sept. 27th 11am-1pm Ernst Hall, Room 212 Come for free pizza and learn about social entrepreneurship in sustainable energy! Interfaith Power & Light is a non-profit which promotes sustainable energy awareness within faith communities and puts solar panels on houses of worship. Sponsored by UofL's Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Club (RE3). Details and RSVP here.
Sept. 25, 2012
Film Screening: Bag It Tuesday, Sept. 25th 7:30pm, Ekstrom Library Chao Auditorium Bag It has been garnering awards at film festivals across the nation. What started as a documentary about plastic bags evolved into a wholesale investigation into plastics and their effect on our waterways, oceans, and even our bodies. Join the Bag It movement and decide for yourself how plastic your life will be. Co-sponsored by GRASS, Louisville Plastic Bag Ban, and OurEarthNow. Details and RSVP here.
Sept. 25, Oct. 2, Oct. 30, Nov. 27, Dec. 4
Learn to Use UofL's New Bike Fix-It Stations! First & last Tuesdays of each month, 11am-1pm Humanities Quad What are those strange new red things and how do I use them?! Five new Bike Fix-It Stations with basic tools and a pump have been installed on campus (at Humanities, SAC/Red Barn Plaza, SAC Floyd St. entrance, University Tower Apartments and HSC Kornhauser plaza)! For help with repairs, scan the QR code on the Fixit to view detailed instructions. The Fix-It Station at the Humanities building will be staffed in Fall 2012 from 11am-1pm on the first and last Tuesdays of each month!
Sept. 25, 2012
Network Luncheon: Anne Braden - Southern Patriot Tuesday, September 25th Noon Shumaker Research Building, Room 139 Tickets: $7.00 per person. Reservations required. Free admission for pre-registered students. Deadline to reserve is September 20, 2012 Join us as we review film clips from the new documentary film on one woman’s historic role in the civil rights movement earning her the label “race traitor” and participate in a discussion with activists Carla Wallace, Bob Cunningham and Dr. Cate Fosl as they share information about their personal encounters with Anne Braden. Register online here. For additional information, please contact Clest Lanier, 852-3042, cvlani01@louisville.edu or Marian Vasser, 852-2252, mrvass01@louisville.edu. Sponsored by the A&S Office for International, Diversity, and Outreach Programs.
Sept. 24, 2012
Fall Planting Workshop Monday, Sept. 24th 6-8pm Garden Commons @ The Cultural Center Come out to the garden and help with fall planting. Even though the weather is winding down, there are still plenty of crops to grow. We will be planting potatoes onions, garlic, greens, kale, and cover crops. There will also be a demonstration on growing potatoes in five gallon buckets. Come on out, enjoy the weather and see what Garden Commons is all about!
Sept. 24, 2012
“Ain't I A Person?" Poverty & Public Policy Film Screening & Lecture Monday, Sept. 24th 5:00-7:30pm Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium Dr. Keith Kilty's documentary, "Ain't I a Person," puts a human face on poverty in the U.S. Poverty is a critical problem in the United States and has been throughout our history, one that generally does not receive a great deal of attention by policy makers. Retired Ohio State University professor and Journal of Poverty founder Dr. Keith Kilty will screen his documentary and discuss putting poverty back on the public policy table. See the trailer.
Sept. 20-21, 2012
"Where Do We Go from Here: From Conflict to Peace or Violence?" International Day of Peace Commemoration Peace Studies Symposium Thursday & Friday, Sept. 20-21st Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium Thursday, Sept. 20th, 5:30pm – Keynote, Dr. Vincent Harding Towards the end of his life, Martin Luther King, Jr. often declared with loving insistence, "America, you must be born again." What does that mean for us in the 21st century? Dr. Vincent Harding, an associate of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who now serves as Professor of Religion and Social Transformation at Illiff School of Theology in Denver, Colorado. He has written numerous books, including Martin Luther King: The Inconvenient Hero, and will be conducting a "democratic conversation" on "The Last Years of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Future of America." Plus: Presentation of student research and peacemaking projects, including: Post-conflict Reconciliation in Northern Ireland; Student Understanding and Attitudes about Nuclear Weapons; Health Care and Homelessness; Diminishing Machismo among Boys in Honduras; Oral history interviews with service veterans. Tabling by Louisville peace and justice organizations. Reception to follow. The event is free, open to the public, and is followed by a reception. Seating is limited so please register in advance by contacting Janna Tajibaeva at janna@louisville.edu or phone 502-852-2247.
Friday Sept. 21st, 8:30am - 4:00pm Featured speakers include:
Russell Vandenbroucke, Director of UofL's new Peace, Justice & Conflict Transformation program: “Peace Studies’ Window on the World”
Susan Duncan, Dean, UofL's Brandeis School of Law: “Restorative Justice and Juvenile Court: Reforming the Experience One Child at a Time”
C. Anneta Arno, Director of Louisville's Center for Health Equity: “Injury and Violence through a Public Health Prevention Lens”
Lunch (University Club) Keynote: John Mueller, Ohio State University: “The Demise of War?”
Melinda A. Leonard, UofL Professor of Psychology: “Combining Peace Studies and Social-Cognitive Research to Enhance Personal, Family, and Community Relationships.”
Michael Moryc, professional photographer and Vietnam veteran, addresses his return pilgrimage to Southeast Asia and opens the Ekstrom exhibit of "Return to the Land of Dragons: Photographic Impressions of Vietnam" on his return to Vietnam 40 years after serving there (with David Horvath). Reception to follow.
The day-long symposium also features student peacemaking projects, art installations, and meals.Registration is $25 (includes breakfast and lunch) for the general public and encouraged by September 1st as sitting is limited. University students may attend for free if they register by September 15th. Full details and registration here.
Sept. 19, 2012
Book-in-Common S.O.U.L Service Project & Keynote with author Wes Moore of The Other Wes Moore Wednesday, September 19th 2-6pm Service Project with Wes Moore. Check in at SAC Floyd Theatre UofL students, faculty and staff will join Louisville youth and community leaders in the historic Parkland neighborhood for service alongside author Wes Moore. Registrants will go to West End School for an introduction and brief training. Teams will then canvass the neighborhood on the way to Parkland Boys & Girls Club for dinner and concluding activities. Participants receive a T-shirt, light dinner and reserved seat at the keynote talk. Space is limited, so sign up now! Details and registration here.Watch video of service project. 6:30pm Wes Moore Keynote, SAC Multi-purpose Room. Wes Moore, author of The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates, will share insight into his book and explore how the themes in his book can be applied to action in our community. Get your free ticket here.
Sept. 19, 2012
Ice Cream Social with GRASS - Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions Wednesday, Sept. 19th 2-4pm, Humanities Quad Come enjoy some great locally-sourced ice cream sundaes and meet others at UofL who give a damn about sustainability! Meet other GRASS members and eat Comfy Cow ice cream (or sorbet). Sodexo will also provide some local food to sample. YOU MUST RESERVE A SPOT USING THIS LINK SO WE KNOW HOW MUCH FOOD TO ORDER!
Sept. 18-26, 2012
WEEK WITHOUT VIOLENCE September 18 – 26, 2012 This worldwide campaign encourages communities to think and act towards a world without violence. Activities at UofL will focus on raising awareness, promoting attitude change and enabling individuals and organizations to begin positive actions towards ending violence in their communities.See full calendar here. Select events include:
UofL Celebrates International Day of Peace - Thursday, Sept. 20th (Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library) 5:30pm: Dr. Vincent Harding, historian, scholar of religion and society, civil rights leader, and Martin Luther King Jr. biographer, conducts a "democratic conversation" on "The Last Years of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Future of America." Plus: Presentation of student research and peacemaking projects, including: Post-conflict Reconciliation in Northern Ireland; Student Understanding and Attitudes about Nuclear Weapons; Health Care and Homelessness; Diminishing Machismo among Boys in Honduras; Oral history interviews with service veterans. Tabling by Louisville peace and justice organizations. Reception to follow. The event is free, open to the public, and is followed by a reception. Seating is limited so please register in advance by contacting Janna Tajibaeva at janna@louisville.edu or phone 502-852-2247.
Peace Studies symposium - Friday, Sept. 21st 8:30am‐4pm (Chao Auditorium,Ekstrom Library) A speaker symposium in partnership with Liberal Studies for International Day of Peace. Full details below.
PARK(ing) Day- Friday, Sept. 21st 10am-6pm, in front of Cardinal Towne UofL's mini-park will be on Cardinal Blvd. between 3rd & 4th St. An annual worldwide event where artists, designers and citizens transform metered parking spots into temporary public parks. Check out last year's photos! Again this year, UofL will be collaborating with several other groups to transform Louisville parking spaces into parklets to draw attention to how we use our public space and the importance of ending the violence on our streets caused by motor vehicles. Hundreds of people are killed and injured by cars on Louisville’s streets each year. Nationally, 32,310 people were killed on our roadways last year. It doesn't have to be this way. UofL's Sustainability Council wants to help stop by the violence on our streets by raising awareness about safer streets with fewer cars and slower traffic! More details to come.
The Line Campaign - Tuesday, Sept. 25th 2:30-4pm (SAC Floyd Theater) The Line Campaign is a non‐profit organization and movement that is committed to empowering young leaders to create a world without sexual violence. We create critical dialogues and original media to inspire action. Join the director, Nancy Schwartzman, for a film and discussion!
Take Back the Night - Tuesday, Sept. 25th 5:30‐7:30pm (Red Barn plaza) This year's featured speaker will be Nancy Schwartzman, a filmmaker, media strategist, and catalyst for social change. Named one of the "10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2011" by Independent Magazine, Nancy Schwartzman's work explores the intersection of sexuality, new media, and the complexities of modern relationships. Nancy is the Founder and Executive Director of The Line Campaign, a non-profit using media and action to end sexual violence. With the creation of 'Circle of 6' iPhone app, Nancy's team won the highly competitive White House Apps Against Abuse Technology Challenge. 'Circle of 6' will help friends stay close and prevent violence before it happens.
Citizen Lobbyist Workshop - Wednesday, Sept. 26th 5pm (Brandeis School of Law, Room 275) Learn how to effectively use your voice to impact social policy and advocate for legislative change in Kentucky. MensWork and ACLU will review key legislation to be filed in 2013.
Sept. 17-21, 2012
Local Foods Week at Global Market Sept. 17-21, 2012 SAC 2nd Floor If you’re looking for local, the search just got a whole lot easier! Visit Global Market on the second level of the Student Activities Center for a wide array of local dishes each day this week. View the menu here. Look for the "L" for local icon...and don't miss the from-scratch homemade pumpkin pie on Wednesday!
Sept. 14, 2012
Professor Cate Fosl delivers Daughters of Greatness breakfast talk Friday, September 14th 8:30-10:30am Muhammad Ali Center, 144 N. 6th Street Tickets: $15 Students, $20 Ali Center Members, $25 Non-Members (RSVP to reserve tickets by Sept. 7: Erin Herbert at eherbert(at)alicenter.org or 502-992-5341)
Throughout the year, the "Daughters of Greatness" breakfast series at the Muhammad Ali Center invites prominent women engaged in social justice, activism, philanthropy, and social change to share their stories with the Louisville community. These women have followed in the footsteps of great traditions of social activism and continued the work of those who have influenced them in their own lives. The "Daughters of Greatness" series provides a place for dialogue and discussion on current issues of community engagement, social movements, and how to make the world a better place. On Sept. 14, Dr. Cate Fosl, founding director of the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research and Braden's biographer, will discuss the evolution of her friendship with Braden, the challenges of interviewing and writing about a passionate, charismatic activist who was also a compelling writer in her own right, and the process of building a research institute dedicated to advancing public understanding of the U.S. civil rights movement, both its powerful history and its unfinished agenda of racial and social justice.
Sept. 13, 2012
Solar Cook Out! Thursday, Sept. 13th 11am-1pm Outside Ernst Hall, Speed School of Engineering Learn about Solar Cooking and build a burger or hot dog! Sponsored by UofL's Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Club (RE3). Details and RSVP here.
Louisville’s combined sewer system discharges raw sewage directly into Beargrass Creek and the Ohio River when there are heavy rainstorms, on average 30 times a year. Join us as we bring together diverse stakeholders from the public and private sectors to collaborate and explore new opportunities for expanding the use of green infrastructure in Louisville. These green techniques can be used to address the city’s wet weather pollution problems while beautifying our communities and saving money. Panel discussions will evaluate Louisville’s progress with green infrastructure to date, provide a national context for this progress, identify technical and policy barriers to the use of green infrastructure in Louisville, discuss “lessons learned” from a design and engineering perspective, and explore opportunities for future collaboration and coordination.
Speakers will include: Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer; Gordon Garner, CH2M Hill; Representatives from Ford Motor Co., Brown-Forman Corp., Kentucky Life & Accidental Insurance, University of Louisville, Louisville local government agencies, and private residential green infrastructure projects. Complete schedule here.
Hosted by Watershed Watch in Kentucky, River Network, & Natural Resources Defense Council. Co-sponsors: Partnership for a Green City, Center for Neighborhoods, EPA Region 4 Environmental Finance Center, Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center, Kentucky Waterways Alliance, Green Building Council, Tetra Tech, and Virginia Environmental Endowment
The workshop cost is $20 per person; early registration through September 10. Retirees and students pay only $10. After September 10, the registration fee for everyone is $25. Fee includes lunch and workshop materials. *If you are interested in attending but need assistance with the fee, please contact hank.graddy@gmail.com for scholarship availability.Register online.
Sept. 12, 2012
GRASS Event: Tire Collecting for PARK(ing) Day (and neighborhood cleanup) Wednesday, Sept. 12th at 5:00pm Departing from: Gheens Science Hall & Rauch Planetarium We need tires for blocking off the parking spaces for PARK(ing) Day (Sept. 21) and there are tires dumped in alleys in the West End so were going to take care of both. Meet at the planetarium and bring a vehicle if you have one to help transport the tires. Details and RSVP here.
Sept. 6, 2012
What's Next: Climate Change with Dr. Keith Mountain Thursday, Sept. 6th, 7 p.m. LFPL Main Library (301 York Street, Louisville, KY 40203) Free Tickets: 574-1644 Dr. Keith Mountain is professor and chair of the department of geography and geosciences at the University of Louisville. From shrinking ice to scorching summers, he has been engaged as a researcher in the science of climate change for over 30 years - his perspective shaped by his research in places as far away as Antarctica, Greenland, China, Africa and South America, and as close as Louisville’s Iroquois Park. Join him for a discussion on global climate change! The event is free, but tickets are required; call 574-1644.
Sept. 6, 2012
A&S Meet The Professor: Lisa Markowitz: Lost Crops of the Incas Rediscovered Thursday, Sept. 6th noon at University Club $14 regular, $ 7 students RSVP required: Janna Tajibaeva at 502-852-2247 or janna@louisville.edu The College of Arts and Sciences presents a monthly lunch and lecture series titled “Meet the Professor.” This month Lisa Markowitz, professor and chair of the anthropology department, will talk about her ethnographic field work in the alpaca-raising regions of Peru. In Peru over the past decade, gastronomy has boomed in tandem with the economic growth and recent culinary trends include the celebration of formerly disparaged peasant foodways, especially the native Andean foods developed by the ancient Incas.
Sept. 5, 2012
Peace Corps Session Wednesday, Sept. 5th, 5–6pm, Career Development Center, Houchens Building, LL03 Peace Corps' UofL Campus Office hosts monthly information sessions for UofL students and alumni. The Peace Corps is currently looking for qualified applicants to work and serve abroad in: agriculture, forestry and environment; education and English/ESL teaching; public health and HIV/AIDS work; youth and community development; and business and IT. Come to September’s information session to learn more! Office hours will be held on September 14th and September 28th. All office hours are held at Houchens, LL03, from 9-11 AM. Alternative times are available by appointment.
Sept. 5, 2012
Help Launch Food Waste Composting in SAC Multipurpose Room! Wednesday, Sept. 5th 11am-12:30pm, SAC Multipurpose Room UofL professor and composting guru, Brian Barnes <brian.barnes@louisville.edu>, will be on hand to provide training to students interested in helping staff some new post-consumer food waste scrape stations in the SAC Multipurpose Room. You can help other students learn how to compost while reducing the amount of waste UofL sends to the landfill! You'll also have the opportunity to learn about future sustainability trainings to become a certified UofL Eco-Rep!
Sept. 4, 2012
Urban & Public Affairs Speaker Series: What is Urban Affairs? Tuesday, September 4th at Noon Urban & Public Affairs Building Rm 123 (426 W. Bloom St.) Dr. John Gilderbloom, Professor, Urban and Public Affairs, presents “What is Urban Affairs? The Answer My Friend is the New Urban Sociology with Green as a Topping! Brown Bag Lunch
Aug. 27, 2012
First Garden Commons Meeting Monday, Aug. 27th 6pm Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Come join us for our first Garden Commons meeting! We will plan on having meetings every week or bi-weekly. This meeting along with a schedule of all our events is also available at OrgSync.
Aug. 27, 2012
The Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research presents Social Entrepreneurship Panel Discussion: Identifying opportunities for renewables, energy, health & water and championing socially responsible activity Monday, Aug. 27th 1-2:30pm Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport, 2735 Crittenden Drive Speakers include:
Bryce Butler, Executive Director at the Blue Sky Foundation, a venture philanthropy foundation that deploys creative market solutions to alleviate the effects of poverty around the world.
Ted Smith, Director of Innovation for Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government, finding creative ways for local government to better deliver basic services, stimulating economic development through public-private partnerships, and embracing invention and entrepreneurship in the local community.
Students, faculty, & staff welcome to participate! For more information, contact Sam Ellis, President, RE3 Club, srelli02@louisville.edu
Aug. 26, 2012
Louisville Film Premiere: "Anne Braden: Southern Patriot" Sunday, Aug. 26th 3pm Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. "Anne Braden: Southern Patriot" is a first person documentary about the extraordinary life of this American civil rights leader and Louisville native. When charged with sedition for attempting to desegregate a Louisville neighborhood in 1954, Braden used the attach to embrace a lifetime of racial justice organizing matched by few whites in American history. Braden's story explores not only the dangers of racism and political repression but also the power of a woman's life spent in commitment to social justice. Full details. Sponsors include: UofL's Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, UofL College of Arts & Sciences, and many others.
Sundays Fall 2012
Garden CommonsVolunteer Work Days! (get your hands dirty!) Sundays 10am - Help us collect & manage compost on campus! Meet at the lot on Bloom St. between Brook & Floyd. Sundays 1pm - Help us grow organic produce on campus! Meet in the garden next to the Cultural Center, rain or shine! Full schedule of all Garden Commons events is available on OrgSync.
Aug. 25, 2012
GRASS Trip to Bernheim Forest for CONNECT Saturday, Aug. 25th Meet-up to carpool: 5:30pm at UofL's Planetarium Join UofL's student environmental group, GRASS as we bus (or possibly carpool, details TBD) down to Bernheim Forest for the awesome CONNECT event. Described as a collision between art, science, and nature, CONNECT is a one-of-a-kind event featuring live music, food, art, and exhibits amongst the natural beauty of Bernheim. The event runs from 6:22 to 10:22 pm (2 hours before and after sunset). Stay tuned at the Facebook Event Page for details about when and where we will be meeting up to head down there. The entrance fee is $5 per person, but we do have some scholarships available, so if the cost is going to keep you from attending, contact Joe LaCasse <j0laca01@louisville.edu> about the possibility of claiming one of those.
Wendell Berry on “Specialization or Fragmentation?” James L. Stambaugh Jr. MD Lecture in Humanities in Medicine noon–1 p.m. Aug. 21 Kornhauser Library Auditorium, Health Sciences Center Wendell E. Berry, Kentucky poet, novelist, essayist and activist, will present “Specialization or Fragmentation.” Berry holds numerous honorary degrees and is the recipient of the 2012 Jefferson Lecture in The Humanities Award. The Department of Family and Geriatric Medicine Division of Medical Humanism and Ethics is the event sponsor. Watch a video of the lecture here.
Aug. 15-22, 2012
Sustainability is being woven into Welcome Week events, including:
Thursday, Aug. 16 -Morning Walk: Discover Old Louisville! 10 – 11 a.m., meet at the bottom of the Student Activities Center ramp Take a scenic walk in Old Louisville, highlighting local businesses, neighborhood vitality, and healthy local food options!
Thursday, Aug. 16 - Car-Free Lunch Trip to Gray St. Farmers' Market 11:00 a.m. meet up. Cyclists gather in front of the Red Barn. Bus riders bring UofL ID and meet at the TARC Route #18 stop across from the Floyd St. Garage and the Belknap Bus Station. Bring spending cash/debit card. All attendees will receive a reusable UofL Sustainability shopping bag made in the USA of 100% recycled materials!
Saturday, Aug. 18th - S.O.U.L. volunteer projects 12-6pm. UofL's Garden Commons is hosting a volunteer work-day and the Sustainability Council is teaming up with Breaking New Grounds to co-host a volunteer site focused on Sustainable Urban Agriculture. Our goal is to introduce new UofL students to the complex issues of sustainability through the lens of food and compost production in an urban setting. We'll provide the tools and the oversight to put a group of up to 15 volunteers to work managing worm compost operations, community gardens, and hoop-house vegetable production in the middle of one of Louisville's "food deserts." We'll also introduce students to the Louisville TARC bus system and how to use it free with UofL ID. The trip departs from the SAC Multipurpose Room and involves a short walk to and from bus stops. Wear sturdy work shoes and clothes you can get dirty. Register to volunteer here.
Tuesday, Aug. 21 - Recognized Student Organizations (RSO) Fair & SAB Cook-Out, 11am-1pm, Red Barn plaza. Free food! Come learn about the many sustainability-related student groups on campus and sign-up to get involved!
Wednesday, Aug. 22 - UofL Involvement Fair, 11am-1pm, Red Barn plaza. Free food! Stop by the UofL Sustainability table to find out how you can make a difference, grab some green goodies, and get a free bike tune-up!
Aug. 11, 2012
UofL Sustainability presentation at EarthSave Saturday, August 11th - 6pm Vegan Potluck, 7pm Presentation United Crescent Hill Ministries, 150 State Street (on Frankfort Ave).
Join UofL's sustainability coordinator, Dr. Justin Mog, for a delicious vegan potluck followed by a presentation about UofL's ever-evolving and multifaceted sustainability initiatives, including plenty of food-related efforts!
6 p.m. POTLUCK: Bring a plant-based dish (cooked or raw), your recipe to share, and your own utensils/plates. Make every effort to avoid dairy, eggs and the usual cast of animal-derived foods; replacements/substitutions are easy if one makes the effort. Suggested donation: $3 with a dish to share or $8 without a dish to share. Kids under 5 are free. Bring a complete place-setting with utensils for a price reduction of $1 per person. EVERYTHING ALWAYS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, ABSOLUTELY! If you bring food and this is your first time, please call ahead for a brief orientation and perfunctory but mandatory invitation: Nate at 502-299-9520.
EarthSave Louisville educates people about the extremely powerful and documented effects our food choices have on the environment, our health and all life on Earth, and encourages an ever-transitioning shift toward a healthy, plant-based diet.The monthly Vegetarian Potluck is always held on the 2nd Saturday at 6 p.m. RSVP and more details here.
Aug. 1, 2012
PARK(ing) Day Pre-Planning Event Wednesday, August 1st 6:00-8:00pm Eiderdown - 983 Goss Ave.
Interested in building your own pop-up park for PARK(ing) Day this September? Join UofL's Urban Design Studio and PARK(ing) Day 502 for a casual information session and City Suds Urbanism Happy Hour at Eiderdown on Goss Avenue on Wednesday, August 1 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Patrick Piuma, Director of the Urban Design Studio, and Patrick Smith, Author of MapGrapher, will be on hand to showcase examples of pop-up parks from around the country, answer questions about how to build your own park, and offer pointers on assembling a team and finding materials for your park. Brainstorm with your fellow urbanists on how we can improve public space in Louisville. It’s free to participate and registration forms will be on hand. Whether you’re building a pop-up park during PARK(ing) Day or just planning on taking in a few community built spaces across the city, come be part of the discussion. Together, we can transform Louisville into a city of pop-up parks for a single day and help to make our public spaces better year round!
Tell our area's regional planners what it's like to bicycle on streets in our area. They want to hear where you go, what makes you happy and what aggravates you. This information will be used to create a document that will guide transportation decisions in our region over the next 30 years! As part of the “Connecting Kentuckiana” major transportation plan update being developed by the Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency, KIPDA wants to hear about problem spots, problems with connectivity, safety, and access for cyclists. Do your homework, mark up a map, tell your friends, and be there. Snacks will be provided! RSVP on Facebook
Brian Barnes, local sustainability advocate, worm wrangler and lecturer in Philosophy at UofL and Bellarmine Universities, will be speaking about "Composting and Community." Beginning in 2009, Brian Barnes led the effort to build a food waste composting facility at U of L. Since it started operation in July 2010, U of L has diverted more than 65,000 pounds of pre-consumer food waste and coffee grounds from landfills into the production of rich, fertile soil that enhances not only the University's Garden Commons, but many other landscape projects around campus. Barnes also has started similar programs at Bellarmine University, Americana Community Center and The Chance School. Some of these groups also are developing organic, sustainable gardens to use the rich soil they create from the composting process so they can provide healthy foods to the communities they serve. Barnes uses the composting sites as teaching tools for his business ethics students. On tours of the sites, he emphasizes sustainability and healthy foods, and teaches them how to build composting systems, connect with community organizations, and challenge existing paradigms as they relate to food as a social justice issue. He also takes students to Louisville's "food deserts" so they can see firsthand the lack of healthy food availability that exists in many urban markets. At the same time, he teaches them about sustainable systems and the efforts of the community organizations he works with to address this critical need. As always, there will be a potluck meal, so bring a healthy dish to share if you can. Also bring along some seeds to swap, and/or some of your extra plant starts to trade, and bring along some friends as well! Full details here.
July 7, 2012
Butterfly count at UofL’s Horner Wildlife Sanctuary in Oldham County Saturday, July 7th 10am-3pm All are invited to participate in the annual butterfly count at UofL’s Horner Wildlife Sanctuary near Brownsboro, led by UofL biology professor emeritus Charles Covell and other butterfly specialists, as part of a national effort to monitor butterfly populations across the country.
Volunteer counters of all ages should meet at 9:30 a.m. at the parking lot of the now-closed Brownsboro general store and restaurant, one mile northwest of Exit 14 off Interstate 71 and about 20 miles north of Louisville. If it rains heavily, the count will be postponed until the same time Sunday, July 8, if that day's weather is clear. The count will be done in a defined area from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., although volunteers do not have to stay the entire time. Participants should wear hats, hiking shoes, long pants and long-sleeved shirts and bring insect repellent, water and lunch. Nets will be supplied, but volunteers also can use cameras, binoculars and notebooks to gather information. The data will be reported to the North American Butterfly Association for its published results.Read more.
June 14, 2012
Sustainability 101 - Professional Development Training open to all UofL Employees Thursday, June 14th 2:00-3:00pm Human Resources Training Room 103A Sustainability 101 will provide you with an introduction to the basic principles of sustainability and how to apply them in your professional and personal decision-making at work, school and home. This professional development session will provide faculty and staff with a wide variety of practical tips that you can use to become a better steward of the environment while saving money and helping build a brighter tomorrow for society. Attendees will better understand the University of Louisville's commitment to sustainability and learn that each step we take adds up to big results for us individually, for the university, and for the broader community. Please register for this free training here.
June 13, 2012
Belknap Campus Sustainability Tour Wednesday, June 13th 3:30-5pm Leaving from the Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Gain a new perspective on sustainability initiatives at UofL! Join us for a Belknap Campus Sustainability Tour led by UofL sustainability coordinator, Dr. Justin Mog.
Dr. Brian Stone, Jr., Associate Professor of City and Regional Planning, will discuss the effects of climate change on cities and the role that trees can play in reducing the influence extreme heat events can have on our city. Various characteristics of urban environments contribute to elevated temperatures in our cities as compared to the surrounding countryside, known as the urban heat island effect. The amount of vegetation within a city is one of the leading factors in determining if a city can cool itself.
Recent studies have indicated that Louisville's tree canopy has been in a steady state of decline. This information has come as a great surprise to many as we often consider ourselves a "city of parks" and have not taken note of the overall reduction in trees due to damage and disease. Mayor Fischer has recently formed a Tree Advisory Board to develop policies to better care for and aggressively address the issue. Please join us on June 5th for an engaging and discussion with Dr. Stone, author of the new book The City and the Coming Climate: Climate Change in the Places We Live, as we learn how Louisville can cool itself down.
Space is limited so PLEASE REGISTER HERE by Monday, June 4th to reserve your seat. This event is free to the public. Food will be provided by Ramsi's Café on the World and Heine Brother's will be providing coffee. For more information please call 502.587.7015.
Gray Street Farmers’ Market 10:30am – 2pm every Thursday (May 17 - October 25, 2012) rain or shine! Bike ride to the Farmers' Market leaves Thursdays at 11am from the Red Barn. At HSC on the 400 block of E. Gray St. (between Preston & Jackson). On TARC Route 18 from Belknap. Featuring a wide variety of local vendors, offering hot lunch items, fruits, vegetables, eggs, meat, cheese, honey, bakery items, canned goods, crafts and flowers. More information about the farmers’ market here. Directions here.
May 10, 2012
Pedal with the President to UofL for Bike Month! Thursday, May 10th 7:30am leaves from Amelia Place (2515 Longest Avenue) Photos. Coverage on WLKY.
Join President Ramsey and others for a fun, easy 30-minute ride to campus to celebrate Bike Month! Riders will leave together and then split into two groups - one headed to Belknap campus and another to HSC. Both routes will be fairly flat and low-traffic. The route to Belknap is mapped out here. The route to HSC is mapped out here. Watch the video for Bike to Work Month 2011 and the 2010 UofL Bike To Work Day video.
May 2, 2012
Garden Commons Slow Food Harvest Party! Wednesday, May 2nd, 7pm at the Cultural Center UofL's Garden Commons hosts an end-of-the-year get-down with a delicious slow food meal shared among friends in the garden! For more info join the Garden Commons Facebook group or contact Lindsey Samotis at lesamo01 (at) louisville.edu
May 2012
May is Bike Month! UofL encourages you to use two wheels for transportation throughout May 2012!
May 1-17: UofL has formed teams from around campus for the Louisville Bicycle Challenge – a friendly competition to encourage friends, colleagues, and neighbors to start using bikes to get around regularly! Full details about the Challenge are below and here.Meet other participants on Facebook.
First form or join a team of about five co-workers, friends, neighbors, or whoever. Teams can be any size, but only the top 5 scorers will count towards your team’s point total.
No more than one team member can be "experienced" riders - people who have taken more than 365 trips by bicycle in the last 365 days.
All team members will register online at GreenLightRide under a team name you create (please indicate UofL affiliation).
Each one-way trip you make by bicycle is worth one point, whether it’s riding to work, to the store, to appointments, to a friend’s house, or just for fun. Log your trips at GreenLightRide.
At the May 18th Bike to Work Day celebration, the team with the most points wins the golden handlebars and the reputation as being the bestest bikers in Louisville!!! Join the victory party at 4th Street Live!, noon-1pm on March 18th.
Glory! Prizes! All serious contestants will win a set of emergency bike lights from Bike Louisville. Additionally, the winning team will receive these fabulous prizes:
You and your teammates should log in and record your individual trips every day or so in May. When you log in, you will be able to see how the other teams in the Louisville Commuter Challenge are doing.
If you have questions about signing up, contact Dave. Have fun out there on your bikes!
Have we enticed you? Are you excited about bicycling? Are you ready to form a team and sign up to win fame, glory, and adoration? Terrific! Here's what to do:
Click on the name of your team to go to your team's page
The easiest way to invite friends and co-workers to join your team is to copy & paste the URL address from your team's page and send it to people you are trying to recruit. The top 5 scorers will count towards your point total.
Enroll your team in the Louisville Bicycle Challenge! Go to GreenLightRide and click "Join Challenge"!
April 29, 2012
Garden Commons work party Sunday, April 29th 1-3pm at the Cultural Center Interested in organic gardening? Ready to get your hands dirty? Then come to the Garden Commons work party Sunday, April 29th! We'll be planting sweet potatoes, okra and other summer crops! For more info contact Lindsey Samotis at lesamo01 (at) louisville.edu
April 24, 2012
RSA Sustainability Day Tuesday, April 24th 12:30-2pm at the Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Lunch will be served! Take a study break and join UofL's Resident Student Association for a fun, relaxing celebration of Earth Day! Learn how to make "flower bombs" and mini wind turbines (pinwheels). Come discuss how to incorporate sustainability into your life with UofL's Sustainability Coordinator, Justin Mog. Free lunch will be provided, so bring a plate, utensils and cup to reduce waste! More on Facebook.
Are you interested in environmental issues and sustainability? Are you thinking of adapting a course or creating a new course to focus on issues of sustainability? If so, please consider this invitation to participate in Green Threads: Sustainability Across the Curriculum. This faculty development workshop, sponsored by UofL’s Sustainability Council, is in its fourth year, and we are currently recruiting a new group of participants for 2012-2013.
Green Threads will take place Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 from 9 am to 3 pm. In this workshop, we will explore a variety of ways to embed issues of sustainability into the curriculum and into our classrooms. Participants will receive an honorarium of $500, information on local and regional sustainability issues, and resource materials as well as have opportunities to network with other faculty. Previous participants have evaluated this workshop as intellectually stimulating and exciting!
Workshop Applications: Please submit an application, including a description of how you’re considering changing an existing course or the new course you’d like to develop by Monday March 26th, 2012 to Barbara Burns <bburns@louisville.edu>.
Green Threads participants must agree to: (1) Participate in the day-long workshop on April 24th 9 am to 3:00 pm (2) Read materials prior to the workshop (3) Submit a syllabus for the revised or new course and a paragraph on the intellectual process involved by August 2012 (4) Report back to the group in an August field trip and at a Spring 2013 presentation for the university community.
Learn more and download the application at our Green Threads page.
This interactive panel discussion will allow faculty to learn about the Green Threads program which provides faculty development and resources to incorporate sustainability issues into their courses. The workshop will have three parts. In Part One, session conveners Joy Hart, Russ Barnett, and Barbara Burns will describe the history of the Green Threads program and its relation to Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) initiatives across the country. In Part Two, a panel of faculty will describe how they implemented sustainability into their coursework, focusing on specific exercises and pedagogy. Part Three will focus on the logistics and practical solutions to engaging students in our community to further learn about sustainability. Justin Mog, assistant to the provost for sustainability initiatives, will talk about opportunities that are available on- and off-campus for students to get more involved in sustainability. The goals of the Green Threads Dine and Discover workshop will be to:
Share best practices and emerging scholarship in teaching and learning related to sustainability;
Provide an interactive and collaborative learning experience for UofL faculty;
Offer participants concrete teaching strategies and "take-aways" for immediate implementation as it relates to sustainability; and
Disseminate relevant resources and scholarship for further exploration and learning related to sustainability
Presenter Bios:
Sarah Emery, PhD, from the biology department, will talk about how she connected plant taxonomy to sustainability issues in her class "Plant Taxonomy and Ecology BIOL 391."
Sharon Kerrick, PhD, from the College of Business will talk about how her students created business plans as part of "Sustainability/ Green initiatives" business plan track in "Entrepreneurship II ENTR."
Kristi King, PhD, from the department of health and sports sciences, will talk about her course "Community Health Promotion and Disease Prevention" HSS 676 in which students work with community groups to establish interventions that support health, social and environmental issues that links health, well being, exercise and sustainability.
Shelby Campus participates in clean-up at E. P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park Friday, April 20th 9:30am-11:30am Faculty, staff and students from UofL’s Shelby Campus will help naturalists at E. P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park near Louisville’s Freys Hill area remove invasive bush honeysuckle plants from the park. Community volunteers are invited to join in the 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. clean-up, which is part of Mayor Greg Fischer’s “Give A Day” week.
April 17, 2012
Climate Change Teach-In Tuesday, April 17th Outdoor Fair: 11am - 2pm between Shumaker Research Building & Lutz Hall (Rain Location: Lutz Hall atrium) Speakers & Film Carbon Nation: 5-7pm Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library
UofL’s Sustainability Council brings you the fourth annual Climate Change Teach-In, an exciting opportunity to learn more about global climate change and what you can do to address the issue. A variety of UofL departments will be invited to share their perspectives on climate change and help students understand their options for studying the issue and for making positive life changes! Booths include:
Cards Go Green! Pledge – earn a reusable shoulder bag and water bottle (Sustainability Council)
Tree Campus USA and Belknap campus Tree Tour (Sustainability Council)
Learn to fix your bike! and pick up a Louisville Bike Map (Sustainability Council)
Bicycling for Louisville – Get involved in your local bike advocacy and education organization
GRASS – Green tip fortune cookies, sign-up to get involved in UofL’s student environmental group
Office of Health Promotion – Learn about the connections between a healthy body and a healthy planet
UofL Dept. of Geography & Geosciences – Learn about opportunities to study climate change
Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District – Replace your lawn! Take home a wildflower seedball and learn about rebates for giving up your gas-powered lawnmower
KAIRE – Learn about the Idle-Free Louisville campaign
Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Club - Demos of various solar powered technologies
Garden Commons – Showcasing the new mural on UofL’s compost van
Louisville Water Company – Free reusable water bottles to fill up on Louisville Tap
There will also be an evening program (5-7pm) in the Chao Auditorium with speakers and a screening of Carbon Nation - a climate change solutions movie by local filmmaker, Peter Byck. Pre-screening speakers include Dr. John Cumbler, UofL Professor of Environmental History and Dr. Keith Mountain, UofL Professor of Geography & Geoscience, an expert in the science of global climate change.
This year's Climate Change Teach-In will be held in conjunction with the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Symposium (which will be held the same day 12:30-4pm in Shumaker Research Building's atrium and room 139). The Symposium is a chance for undergraduates to share with the university community how faculty, staff, and students are applying teaching/learning, research, and service to address community needs. Those doing sustainability-related work are encouraged to submit abstracts (due April 9, 2012) as described here.
Learn more and let us know you're coming on Facebook!
Equal Pay Day! Tuesday, April 17th 10am outside of the Administrative Annex Building This date symbolizes how far into 2012 women must work to earn what men earned in 2011. Wear RED on Equal Pay Day to symbolize how far women and minorities are “in the red” with their pay. Stop by the Women’s Center table and pick up “Equal Pay” buttons, pay equity information and free PayDay candy bars. (If it rains, come inside building to the Women’s Center, lower level). Additional Information: Call 852-8976.
April 15-22, 2012
UofL participates in the Mayor’s Give a Day of Service campaign April 15-22, 2012 UofL wants to help make Louisville the most compassionate city in the world! Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to get involved in the Mayor’s Give a Day of Service campaign in one of several ways during the week of April 15-22: 1. Go to the Give a Day of Service website and sign-up to help with any of the projects that are listed through the Metro United Way. 2. Plan a new service event, from a letter writing campaign to a clothing drive, to take place during that week. Or consider integrating a service component to an event already planned for that week. 3. Participate in any of the events UofL is already organizing, such as the Relay for Life, the April 14th Ali Shuffle, or the April 20th clean-up at E. P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park (see below) 4. Simply report service work that’s already planned/being done (as an individual or a group) that happens during that week (or just before/after). Simply send an email with your name, status (student, faculty or staff), department, and brief description of your activity, who or what organization it benefited and when you did it to Sarah Humphrey.
April 14, 2012
Ali Shuffle 10k Run/Walk: "Connecting Communities One Step at a Time" Saturday, April 14th 8am Begins at West End School, 3628 Virginia Avenue
This 10K will follow the life steps of Muhammad Ali, starting at his boyhood home and weaving its way through sites that were important to his life and then ending at the Muhammad Ali Center. This is a great fundraising opportunity for student groups or other organizations. The entrance fees will support UofL's Ali Scholars but any dollars groups raise in sponsorship will go to the organization of their choice.
Register online here. Online registration runs through April 9th. $20 registration fee includes t-shirt. Late Registration is available April 10-13 in person at the Muhammad Ali Center, 144 N. Sixth Street.
Mickey R. Wilhelm Solar Flight Competition Friday, April 13th 10:30am - Noon. Papa John Cardinal Stadium (access via north gate) Student teams from UofL's Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Engineering Fundamentals will compete to determine which team has built the best solar powered aircraft. Come to the stadium and cheer on the flying Cards! Contact Andrew Marsh for more information: 852-8597, andrew.marsh (at) louisville.edu. Learn about the 2011 competition here.
April 12, 2012
Documentary Film Screening: The Truth That Wasn't There Thursday, April 12th at 5 p.m. in the SAC Floyd Theatre Director Guy Gunaratne and Producer Heidi Lindvall will speak following a screening of their award-winning documentary which follows three student filmmakers who visit Sri Lanka in the wake of its civil war. Refreshments will be provided after the screening. Amnesty International is sponsoring Gunaratne's and Lindvall's tour of cities and campuses across the country. At UofL, the screening is sponsored by the Peace, Justice & Conflict Transformation program, The Floyd Theatre, the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, the Commonwealth Center for the Humanities and Society, and the Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice.
April 12, 2012
2012 Grawemeyer Talk: Severine Autesserre Thursday, April 12th at 1 p.m. in Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library Recipients of the 2012 Grawemeyer Awards will discuss their winning works and ideas at the University of Louisville! Barnard College political scientist Severine Autesserre will speak April 12th. She won the world order award for her book, “The Trouble with the Congo: Local Violence and the Failure of International Peacebuilding.” No reservations or tickets are needed for the free, public talks.
April 11, 2012
Let's Talk Lunch: Energy Use & Appalachian Justice Wednesday, April 11th, noon-1pm at the Cultural Center *Free Lunch Provided!* To wrap-up UofL's participation in the Campus Conservation Nationals and lay the groundwork for UofL's fourth annual Climate Change Teach-In on April 17th, the Sustainability Council and Kentuckians For The Commonwealth will host a discussion around making the connections between personal/institutional energy use and Appalachian justice. Join the conversation with KFTC's long-time campaigner for Appalachian justice, Mary Love, and leave with not only greater awareness of the issues in Appalachia around coal and mountain-top removal, but a feeling of empowerment that you can make a difference through personal choices and advocacy! More on Facebook. Free lunch will be provided - please bring a cup, plate, utensils, and cloth napkin to reduce waste!
Meet local farmers and sign-up for weekly baskets of delicious local farm products to be delivered to you at UofL! Subscribe for a weekly selection of fresh, seasonal foods direct from area farmers, complete with a weekly newsletter full of recipes. Full shares start as low as $22 per week. Lower-cost/quantity half-shares starting at $12.50/wk will also be available, or consider splitting a share with friends! All UofL staff, faculty, students, and the public are welcome to attend and participate. Direct questions to Mitchell Payne, 852-5155, mitchell.payne (at) louisville.edu. Participating CSA farms this year include:
Joe Trigg's Farmers2City Connection (F2CC) CSA (Glasgow, KY - Barren Co.) Drop-Off: Thursdays 4:00 - 5:00 pm at Lutz Hall, 31 May - 13 Sept 2012 Full Share: $350 per 16 weeks; Half Share: $200 per 16 weeks; Kenny's Cheese Offering: Price TBD
Delta Zeta's Pink Goes Green Week April 9-12, 2012 The purpose of Pink Goes Green is to inform others about things they can do to save energy and protect the environment. We will be promoting tips to each of the fraternity and sorority chapters on campus about how they can help. A different theme will be promoted each day:
Monday, April 9th Energy Efficiency: We will give each fraternity and sorority house/suite on campus two packs of energy efficient light bulbs along with tips on other ways to save energy.
Tuesday, April 10th Save Water: We will give each chapter a few water bottles full of tips on how to save water and encouraging everyone to use less water!
Wednesday, April 11th Walk More Drive Less: We will be encouraging students to ride their bikes or walk as opposed to driving everywhere. We will also encourage carpooling and riding the bus.
Thursday, April 12th Recycling: We will host a competition at 7:30pm in the courtyard between Greek Row and Community Park. For this competition each fraternity and sorority chapter will have to build something out of recyclable items such as plastic bottles and cans. One award will be given to the team that creates the most creative recyclable structure and another award will be given to the team that collected the most plastic bottles and cans throughout the week. We will be donating the cans to the Red Barn for a program funding scholarships for students. A final award will go to the team that collects the most plastic bags. We will be encouraging people to recycle everything they can, to use products that were made out of recyclables, and to reduce and reuse things as well!
Direct questions to Lauren Nehus: 859-394-4270, lenehu01 (at) louisville.edu. Get excited about being more environmentally friendly!!
April 9-12, 2012
Inclusion & Equity Week (April 9-12, 2012)
Monday, April 9th 5-7pm at the Cultural Center: “White Women, Sexism and Superiority” with Jill Sadowski
Tuesday, April 10th 5:30-7:30pm in 139 Shumaker Research Bldg. “If These Halls Could Talk” film viewing and discussion with Lauren Taylor & Grace Howard
Wednesday, April 11th Noon-2pm at the Cultural Center “I’m Not a Racist, But…..” with Jessica Ronald & Natalie Topp
Thursday, April 12th 2:30-4:30pm in 139 Shumaker Research Bldg. “Inclusion & Equity Intern Showcase” Join us for food, fun, and fellowship. We will also share information on 2011 - 2012 initiatives and programs.
All programs will be led and facilitated by the Arts & Sciences Inclusion & Equity Interns. Light refreshments will be served. All events are open and attendance is free. More info about the Arts & Sciences Inclusion & Equity Program is here, or contact Marian R. Vasser at 502-852-2252 or mrvass01 (at) louisville.edu.
April 6, 2012
Green Economics Lecture Series Concludes with Frank Goetzke “The Long Shadow of the Future: Environmental Policies and Intergenerational Justice” Friday, April 6th 1:00-2:15pm in Ekstrom Library, Room W104 Join us for the last program in our Spring 2012 Green Economics Lecture Series! The speaker for April 6th will be UofL's own Urban & Public Affairs Professor Frank Goetzke, an expert in Urban and Regional Economics, Applied Microeconomics and Econometrics, Spatial Econometrics, Transportation Planning and Environmental Policy. For more details, contact: Avery Kolers <ahkole01 (at) louisville.edu>
April 6, 2012
BlueSky Foundation - Bringing Renewable Energy to the Poor Friday, April 6th, 11-12pm in 212 Ernst Hall The BlueSky Foundation will be giving a presentation to UofL's Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Club and other interested students on April 6th form 11-12pm before that Friday's build sessions. The Foundation is doing some interesting projects to bring sustainability and renewable energy to the Third World. Don't miss it!
April 5, 2012
Reproductive Health Fair Thursday, April 5th, 6-8 pm, West Lawn (next to Red Barn) This free event will allow you to play fun games, celebrate spring, win prizes, eat good food, and learn all about local organizations in Louisville that deal with Reproductive Education! The Feminist Alliance of the University of Louisville (FAUL) is hosting this spring event featuring activities, games, info tables, three pro-choice speakers, and FAUL's new all-options reproductive health booklet! More info on Facebook.
April 5, 2012
Direct Action & Research Training (DART) Center Info Session: Careers in Community Organizing for Social Justice for UofL students and alums Thursday, April 5th at 6pm in Career Development Center (Houchens Bldg, Lower Level) The Direct Action & Research Training (DART) Center will be on the UofL campus on April 5th to discuss careers in the field of community organizing with students interested in empowering their communities and working for social change. DART is now accepting applications for the 2012 DART Organizers Institute, a paid, four-month field school for people interested in launching a career in community organizing. The DART Center has built coalitions throughout the country that have won important victories on a broad set of justice issues including: Education reform in low-performing public schools; Job Training; Drugs and Violence; Criminal Recidivism; Living Wage; Neighborhood Revitalization; Predatory Lending; Affordable Housing, etc.
The DART Organizers Institute combines a classroom orientation with on the ground infield training at a local grassroots organization and in-field training site.
Organizers are provided with a cost of living stipend and travel. After successful completion of the program, DART will place graduates into permanent full-time salaried positions earning $32,500/year + benefits.
The DART Organizers Institute will begin July 9, 2012. Training locations and permanent placements sites include cities in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Virginia and Florida.
Please RSVP by contacting Hannah Wittmer at hannah@thedartcenter.org or calling 785.506.8915 with your name, phone #, email address and year in school.
April 4, 2012
Garden Commons Workshop: Spring Planting Wednesday, April 4th, 7pm at the Cultural Center UofL's Garden CommonsSpring Organic Gardening Workshop Series wraps up with a chance to get your hands dirty by helping plant in the garden for the spring! Reap the rewards of your work by joining us for a Slow Food Harvest Party on May 2nd. For more info join the Garden Commons Facebook group or contact Lindsey Samotis at lesamo01 (at) louisville.edu
April 4, 2012
The New Wilderness Project Wednesday, April 4th, Humanities Room 100, with repeat performances at noon–2pm or 6–8pm The A&S Office for International, Diversity and Outreach Programs invites all to participate in a performance of “The New Wilderness Project.” The project is co-directed by Maketa Wilborn and Benjie Howard, and is a partnership of educators and artists that focuses on social justice, stewardship for the environment and community development. Through multimedia performance art and an experientially delivered, integrated curriculum, their work builds awareness of diversity, develops cultural competence and leadership skills, supports equity in teaching and achievement, encourages stewardship for nature, and provides a framework for participants to take creative action. Free and open to all without registration. Refreshments will be served at both events. For more information call David Owen, 852-0458, or Marian Vasser, 852-2252.
April 4-7, 2012
"Think Pink, Go Green" Mini-Week Sponsored by The B.E.autiful Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. More info on Twitter #ThinkPinkGoGreen
Wednesday, April 4th:B.E.autify Campus at 5-6:30pm at the Cultural Center!!!
Thursday, April 5th: Vote for a B.E.tter AmeriKa - 11am-1pm in the SAC - Join the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and the men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity as we support President Obama's Green Initiatives and help people register to Vote!
Friday, April 6th:Living Green: Pledge to Go Green! Stop by the Student Activities Center 11:30a - 1:30p to receive tips for eco-friendly living and pick up a delicious PEARLfect green treat!
Sat., April 7th:Park Clean Up! 9:00-12:00pm at Seneca Park. Need a ride? BE at the Cultural Center at 8:30 for Carpool!
April 3 - Sept. 6, 2012
Get Healthy Now - Safe Cycling Classes Location: Crawford Gym, Lower Level, Room 17. Enroll here April 3 - May 8: Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. July 13 - August 24: Fridays, 2:00 p.m. August 2 - September 6: Thursdays, 12:00 p.m.
Stay active this summer and throughout the year with Get Healthy Now’s FREE 6-week Safe Cycling class open to all UofL employees! Safe Cycling will help you to become a cyclist who rides with greater safety and confidence. Designed as a guide to the basic elements of bicycling safety and equipment, and based on the League of American Bicyclists' national BikeEd program, this class will cover basic bike maintenance, riding skills, rules of the road, and more. This central idea of this class is "Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles." Get Healthy Now encourages participants to ride bicycles for fun, fitness and transportation, leading to a happier and healthier person, planet and safer environment for all. Enroll here
Free Screening: Vegucated Monday, April 2nd, 6pm in the Floyd Theater The Louisville Vegetarian Club will be hosting a free screening and discussion of the documentary Vegucated at UofL! This fantastic documentary follows three meat- and cheese-loving omnivores as they agree to try a vegan diet for six weeks. Join us as we follow them on their journey to better health, and more kind, compassionate, and sustainable eating! More on Facebook.
March 31 to April 6, 2012
UofL Athletics Green Week! March 31 to April 6, 2012 UofL Athletics is planning a "Green Week" during the first week of April! UofL has several FREE home events during that week at which we will promote and raise awareness about sustainability, and encourage people to live a more green lifestyle through announcements, demonstrations, and informational booths! More details to come, but featured events will include:
Baseball: March 31 vs. Villanova - Jim Patterson Stadium 1:00 p.m. THEME: Sustainable Transportation - Bike To The Game!
Softball: April 4 vs. Kentucky - Ulmer Stadium 6:00 p.m.; April 6 - vs. Rutgers - Ulmer Stadium 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. THEME: Recycling - Get free reusable water bottles!
Men's Tennis: April 5 vs. Eastern Kentucky - Bass-Rudd Tennis Center 12:00 p.m.; vs. Wright State - Bass-Rudd Tennis Center 5:00 p.m. THEME: Sustainable Energy - Get free compact fluorescent light bulbs!
Women's Lacrosse: April 5 - vs. Loyola - UofL Lacrosse Stadium 5:00 p.m. THEME: Sustainable Energy - Get free compact fluorescent light bulbs!
Women's Tennis: April 6 - vs. Marshall - Bass-Rudd Tennis Center 2:00 p.m. THEME: Recycling - Get free reusable water bottles!
TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share ideas worth spreading. UofL’s first TEDx conference will address the “3Es for the Future: Education, Entrepreneurship & Environment," highlighting the skills needed in a global economy (Education), the habitat of tomorrow (Environment), and the enterprising spirit to make it all happen (Entrepreneurship). Come join the discussion with leading thinkers, researchers, practitioners and entrepreneurs. TEDxUofL will feature a diverse group of live speakers from the Louisville area on the following themes:
Session 1: What is the big question? (9:00am-10:00am)
"Trash the System or Crash the Planet" Green Economics Lecture Series with David Ruccio RESCHEDULED FOR: Friday, March 30th 1:00-2:15pm NEW LOCATION: Davidson Hall, Room 301 Join us for an engaging talk by Notre Dame Economics professor and author of Rethinking Planning, Development, and Globalization,David Ruccio. Check out his blog for World Economics Review. More info and RSVP at the Facebook page for the event. David posted a reading that you may like to do in advance.
This Friday afternoon Green Economics Lecture Series continues:
The speaker for April 6th will be UofL's own Urban & Public Affairs Professor Frank Goetzke, an expert in Urban and Regional Economics, Applied Microeconomics and Econometrics, Spatial Econometrics, Transportation Planning and Environmental Policy. (1:00-2:15pm in Ekstrom W104)
For more details, contact: Avery Kolers <ahkole01 (at) louisville.edu>
March 29, 2012
Double-Feature Movie Night:Campus Conservation Nationals Kick-Off! Thursday, March 29th 7:30-10pm in Ekstrom Library Chao Auditorium UofL's student environmental group, GRASS, in partnership with Kentuckians For The Commonwealth, invites you to a special film event to kick-off UofL's first-ever energy conservation competition! Join us for a screening of two excellent documentaries about the highly unsustainable nature of our current energy use, the effects of our wasteful energy use on the people of Appalachia, and smart solutions for getting us out of this crisis:
7:30pm - Deep Down: A Story from the Heart of Coal Country (57 min.) - Deep in the Appalachian mountains of eastern Kentucky, where coal is king, Beverly May and Terry Ratliff find themselves at the center of a contentious community battle over a proposed mountaintop removal coal mine.
8:30pm - Mary Love from KFTC will speak briefly about her personal experiences fighting mountain-top-removal in Appalachia.
8:45pm - Kilowatt Ours: A Plan to Re-Energize America (56 min.) - A timely, solutions-oriented look at one of America’s most pressing environmental challenges: energy. Filmmaker Jeff Barrie offers hope as he turns the camera on himself and asks, “How can I make a difference?” In his journey Barrie explores the source of our electricity and the problems caused by energy production including mountain top removal, childhood asthma and global warming. Along the way he encounters individuals, businesses, organizations, and communities who are leading the way, using energy conservation, efficiency and renewable, green power all while saving money and the environment.
March 27, 2012
Judi Jennings on "Civil Rights, Women's Rights and Economic Justice in Appalachia: The Helen Matthews Lewis Story" Thursday, March 27, noon-1pm, Filson Historical Society, 1310 South Third Street. Dr. Helen Matthews Lewis does not just talk and write about social change, she makes social change happen. At age 87, Lewis is a proponent for racial justice, advocate for women, pioneer of Appalachian studies, scholar, participatory researcher, poet, preacher and outstanding cook and bartender. Social justice supporters, history lovers and those who want to know more about Appalachia are invited to participate in a free program on the life and impact of Lewis presented by historian Dr. Judi Jennings. “Helen Lewis is a contemporary s-hero,” says Jennings, the Executive Director of the Kentucky Foundation for Women. Jennings co-edited a new book entitled Helen Matthews Lewis: Living Social Justice in Appalachia, recently published by the University Press of Kentucky. The book is based on oral history interviews with Lewis and selections from a wide range of her writings, including essays, talks, poems and sermons, interspersed with recipes, her signature cocktail specialty and gardening tips. Sponsored and hosted by the Filson Historical Society, 1310 South Third Street. Co-sponsored by the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, The Women’s Center and the Social Change Program at UofL. Register at 502-635-5083.
March 27, 2012
Spring meeting of UofL's Campus Tree Advisory Committee Tuesday, March 27th at 10am Ekstrom Library, Room W210 Interested in the future of our trees on campus? The mission of the Campus Tree Advisory Committee is to promote, enhance, and protect the urban forest on University of Louisville property. The committee seeks to engage students, faculty, staff and community members in pursuing this mission in line with the UofL’s commitment to climate neutrality and sustainability. The work of this committee has helped UofL achieve Tree Campus USA recognition from the National Arbor Day Foundation two years running! More on Facebook.
March 26 to April 15, 2012
Campus Conservation Nationals - Bluegrass Unplugged March 26th to April 15th UofL is competing nationally and locally against the University of Kentucky in the "Bluegrass Unplugged" competition to reduce electricity use on campus! Campus Conservation Nationals is the first nationwide electricity reduction competition on university campuses, with over 150 campuses and 250,000 students across North America participating. It is designed to empower the future generation of energy and environmental leaders, and to foster a culture of conservation. For the current three week period from March 26th to April 15th, 2012, UofL is competing to achieve the greatest possible energy reductions in twelve residence halls. Click on the links below to see how much electricity your hall is using:
"Green Investing: Can Our Money Make a Difference?" Green Economics Lecture Series with Susan Taylor of Just Money Advisors Friday, March 23rd 1:00-2:15pm in Davidson 301 Join us for an engaging talk by Susan Taylor, PhD from Louisville's own Just Money Advisors on the role of large and small investors in environmental justice!
This Friday afternoon Green Economics Lecture Series continues:
On March 30th, we'll hear from Notre Dame Economics professor and author of Rethinking Planning, Development, and Globalization,David Ruccio, speaking on "Trash the System or Crash the Planet" (1:00-2:15pm in Davidson 301).
The speaker for April 6th will be UofL's own Urban & Public Affairs Professor Frank Goetzke, an expert in Urban and Regional Economics, Applied Microeconomics and Econometrics, Spatial Econometrics, Transportation Planning and Environmental Policy. (1:00-2:15pm in Ekstrom W104)
For more details, contact: Avery Kolers <ahkole01 (at) louisville.edu>
Thursday, March 22nd at 6 pm, Speed Art Museum Auditorium The 2012 Minx Auerbach Annual Lecture in Women's & Gender Studies features eco-feminist, public interest attorney and social justice activist, Norma Ramos. Ramos links the worldwide inequality and destruction of women to the destruction of the environment. She currently serves as the Executive Director of the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women, which is the first organization to fight against human trafficking internationally, now in its twenty-first year. She writes and speaks extensively about the sexual exploitation of women and girls as a core global injustice. As an early environmental justice activist, Ramos works to build an environmental movement that addresses inequalities based on race, gender and class. She is the former executive director of the Rainforest Foundation and serves on the board of the National Hispanic Environmental Council. She is the recipient of the Women's Committee Award and the Flor De Maga Award, both from the Puerto Rican Bar Association. She was recently awarded the Humanist Heroine Award 2009 from the American Humanist Association.Free and open to the public. Reception follows lecture.
March 21, 2012
Garden Commons Workshop: Herbalism Wednesday, March 21st at 7pm in the Cultural Center UofL's Garden CommonsSpring Organic Gardening Workshop Series rolls on with this opportunity to learn about herbal medicine! Myron Hardesty, a local herbalist, will speak with us about medicinal plants. The Series continues with Wednesday 7pm workshops on: Spring Planting (April 4) and a Slow Food Harvest Party (May 2). For more info join the Garden Commons Facebook group or contact Lindsey Samotis at lesamo01 (at) louisville.edu. RSVP to the Facebook event.
March 20, 2012
Spring Cooking Workshop
Tuesday, March 20, 5:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. Office of Health Promotion Activity Room. Sign up at the Office of Health Promotion (502-852-5429) and learn to cook a delicious meal for $3. Chef Jim Whaley will lead a cooking workshop featuring fresh vegetables to celebrate spring. Make sure to join us.
Creating a healthy, vibrant city is the key to improving our quality of life, one of the most important elements that will attract and retain the most creative and best educated people in the world. In order for our city to rise to the lofty expectations of our community, we need to not only plan for a vibrant city, but we must act with bold intention and go beyond the benchmarkings of our peer cities, and put into action a series of initiatives that will make our city an active and attractive place for everyone. Please join us on March 13th for an engaging and inspirational discussion with internationally renowned liveable city advisor Gil Peñalosa as we not only hear about what a healthy, vibrant city is, but what we can do to make it happen today! Space is limited so please RSVP by Sunday, March 11th to reserve your seat. This event is free to the public. Food will be provided by Ramsi’s Café on the World and Heine Brother’s will be providing coffee. For more information please call 502-587-7015 or visit the Urban Design Studio website.
Along with the public event at Glassworks, we will also be offering a workshop at the Urban Design Studio from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm on March 13th geared towards professionals in city planning, transportation planners, development, public health, economics, architecture, landscape architecture and other related fields. If you are interested in attending Gil's workshop, please email Patrick Piuma <patrick.piuma (at) louisville.edu to learn more about it and reserve a space. This workshop will be limited to 40 people, coffee will be provided by Heine Brothers Coffee.
Use your spring break to build friendships, develop leadership skills and learn about real world issues with community-based solutions while having fun and helping others!! The Engage.Lead.Serve Office is offering three alternative service breaks to Hazard, KY, Chicago, IL and Black Mountain, NC. Each trip addresses a different issue and provides students opportunities for leisure and service. Visit here to learn more! Sign up soon if you’re interested!
Trip: Affordable Housing Development Register here! Trip Location: Hazard, KY # of participants: 12 Dates: March 11 - 15 This year we are teaming up with the Housing Development Alliance to learn about housing needs in rural Kentucky. Come work side by side with lcoal carpenters to help provide Appalachian families with warm, safe and affordable homes through the "Hammerin' in the Hills" program. Working with a diverse group as this, you will not only take away practical skills you can use daily, but gain an understanding of the issues surrounding affordable housing.
Trip: Non-Profit Agencies Register here! Trip Location: Chicago, IL # of participants: 18 Dates: March 12 - 16 The theme for the trip is the study of non-profit organizations and their development. Students will have the opportunity to visit non-profits like the Lincoln Park Zoo and Conservatory and provide serve for one of the many Chicago-based non-profits. The hope is you will get the opportunity to speak with a development officer and CEOs of some of the many non-profits being visited in the Windy City.
Trip: Healthy Food Access and Living Register here! Trip Location: Black Mtn, NC # of participants: 12 Dates: March 11 - 15 In its fourth year, this partnership with Asheville, NC (Black Mt. Community Garden) will examine community initiatives focusing on healthy food access for low income populations and healthy living by:
assisting local elementary schools with their environmental programming
serving at the Community Garden and The Welcome Table
discussing sustainable agriculture with community farmers, leaders and activists
exploring downtown Asheville
learning about local art, music initiatives and line dancing at the weekly Farmer's Ball
exploring BookWorks, a community resource for print and book arts located in West Asheville
March 8, 2012
International Women’s Day Dinner & Celebration Thursday, March 8th 6-8 pm, Red Barn International Women’s Day is "a global day of recognition and celebration... honoring women's advancement while diligently reminding of the continued vigilance and action required to ensure that women's equality is gained and maintained in all aspects of life." Join us for an evening of celebration as we share stories of "Women's Work". Come enjoy a free dinner, music, and good conversation! We'll hear from a panel comprised of women from a variety of fields and roles including Luz Rivera (a visiting labor activist from Mexico), Tina Riddle (a woman in the military), Dr. Diane Pecknold (a mother and professor), and Elmer Lucille Allen (a retired chemist and social activist). The event will feature the piece "Revisiting the Dinner Party: A Place at the Table" created by students from the Hite Art Institute. There will also be multiple opportunities presented to give back to women in our local community and across the world. More info and RSVP on Facebook, or contact Sharon LaRue <peacc (at) louisville.edu> or Alisha West <adwest03 (at) louisville.edu>. Sponsored by: Commission on the Status of Women, Anne Braden Institute, PEACC, The Department of Women's and Gender Studies, Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office, The Women's Center, and the Red Barn.
March 8, 2012
Sowing Struggle: Urban and Rural Social Movements in Tlaxcala, Mexico with Luz Rivera Martínez, lead organizer of Consejo Nacional Urbano Campesino (CNUC) Thursday, March 8th 1pm, Room 100 Bingham Humanities Building As co-founder and lead organizer of CNUC, Luz has worked tirelessly over 20 years to protect peasantsʼ rights and build inspiring,community-based autonomous projects. Luz and CNUC also accompany the Apizaco merchantʼs union, a bus-drivers' cooperative, and the National Assembly of Braceros in their struggles against corrupt governance, police repression, and neoliberalism. Her talk will cover important lessons for anyone interested in womenʼs, peasant, and labor movements. Presented by the Mexico Solidarity Network. Sponsored by the A&S Office of International, Diversity and Outreach, the History Department, the Braden Institute, the Latin American and Latino Studies Program, and the Department of Anthropology.
March 8, 2012
New Employee Housing Close To Campus: Tours & Ribbon-Cutting for The Edge at Liberty Green Thursday, March 8th at 10:30am At the corner pocket park at Hancock and Marshall Streets, just a block north of HSC Join Mayor Greg Fischer and Metro Councilman David Tandy for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and unit tours for the latest housing project suitable for UofL employees looking to live within walking distance of HSC, or easy biking distance from Belknap campus! The Edge at Liberty Green is a green-designed mix of housing types and sizes for both purchase or rent. The Sustainability Council invites everyone in the UofL community to come explore this exciting, new option in low-impact, healthy, urban living!
After performing for more than 30 years and for as many as 150,000 theater-goers, the University of Louisville Department of Theatre Arts Repertory Company will make its first public appearance March 7 when the group performs two UofL faculty-written plays to raise money for the theater program. The group will stage, “Whose Habitat Is It Anyway,” by Nefertiti Burton, a play teaching respect for the environment and how all living things are connected, as well as the comedy “Seven Labors of Arlecchino,” by James Tompkins. Both are suitable for young children and serve as teaching tools. The event is a fund raiser through the university’s Charting Our Course campaign to benefit theater arts. The performances are free but $15 is a suggested donation. For tickets and information, call C.F. Callihan, director of development for humanities, at 852-1541 or visit UofLalumni.org/rep-mar-2012.
March 7, 2012
Garden Commons Workshop: Container Gardening RESCHEDULED: Wednesday, March 7th, 7pm at the Cultural Center UofL's Garden CommonsSpring Organic Gardening Workshop Series continues! Container gardens are perfect for apartments, dorms, or anyone else without access to land. Come out and learn the ins-and-outs of container gardening and how to start your own! The Series continues with Wednesday 7pm workshops on: Herbology (March 21), Spring Planting (April 4) and a Slow Food Harvest Party (May 2). For more info join the Garden Commons Facebook group or contact Lindsey Samotis at lesamo01 (at) louisville.edu
March 7, 2012
Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Club - Monthly Meeting Wednesday, March 7th 12:15pm in Ernst Hall room 212 The Club will discuss a few organizational matters, progress on our project to build solar panels to power the ventilation system for the greenhouse at UofL's Garden Commons, and future build sessions. THERE WILL BE FREE PIZZA!
March 6, 2012
SunGas: Renewable Thermochemical Fuels Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research Seminar Tuesday, March 6th 2-3:15pm, Ernst Hall Auditorium, Room 103 Jane Davidson, professor of mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota, will present “SunGas: Renewable Thermochemical Fuels”. Her exciting talk will address reducing greenhouse gas emission AND meeting booming global energy demands. For more information, contact Andrew Marsh, 852-8597, andrew.marsh (at) louisville.edu
March 3, 2012
UofL Volunteer Workday for Olmsted Parks Conservancy Saturday, March 3, 2012 9am-Noon Seneca Park (3151 Pee Wee Reese Road Louisville, KY 40207) UofL students will be meeting at the parking lot by the Seneca Park basketball courts at 9am. Or, if you'd like a ride from campus, we will be meeting in the Threlkeld Hall lobby at 8:30am to carpool. This service event is organized by UofL's Biology Undergraduate Society. More details at their Facebook page.
March 2-3, 2012
Power Shift: Real Skills for Social Change, a community organizing workshop led by Rev. Alvin Herring Friday, March 2nd from 2-6pm and Saturday March 3rd from 9am-4pm Muhammad Ali Center (144 N. 6th Street)
Desiring to make real change in your community? Struggling to truly be effective? Learn how to organize to WIN! The Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice at the University of Louisville invites you to join us for skills-based workshop that will be valuable to both novice and seasoned community organizers. Please plan to attend both sessions. Lunch will be provided on Saturday. $10 is the suggested donation, but no one will be turned away. Please RSVP by February 24th to Mikal Forbush, Ali Institute Program Coordinator, at 502-852-1493 or maforb01 (at) louisville.edu.
March 1, 2012
BABA Week Keynote Event featuring Eco-Chef Bryant Terry Thursday, March 1st, 5:15 – 8:15 pm SAC Multipurpose Room
Join eco-chef, food justice activist and cookbook author Bryant Terry for a cooking demonstration and talk…followed by food sampling! In his most recent book, The Inspired Vegan, Terry shares his favorite preparation and cooking techniques, as well as simple recipes that will help you build the foundation for a healthy kitchen! In this engaging and informative evening with Terry, he will focus on food justice issues and the imperative for individuals to learn how to get local food that is budget friendly. Learn how to prepare foods that you want to eat! Terry will be available for a book signing, Q&A session, and reception following his presentation. The reception will feature great music and more cooking demos by Sodexo and Sullivan chefs.
Schedule: 5:15 – 6:00pm Local Food Resource Tables and Music 6:00 – 7:15pm Chef Terry’s cooking demonstration, talk and Q&A 7:15 – 8:15pm Reception, book signing, food sampling and more cooking demonstrations
All recipes prepared with local foods provided by Creations Gardens and ValuMarket.
Taste samples of Chef Terry's food!
6 attendees will be selected to be sous chefs for the evening and cook side-by-side with guest chefs!
We will have a drawing for cookbooks!
Resource tables will be available with food samples from local vendors including; Creations Gardens, Grasshoppers Distribution, EarthSave, and ValuMarket.
FREE to students (and faculty/staff who bring at least 5 students with them)! $10 for faculty, staff and public. Get tickets and more details atlouisville.edu/healthpromotion.
February 29, 2012
Geography Club Movie Night: Gasland Wednesday, Feb. 29th at 5:30pm in Lutz Hall Room 225 Join the Geography Club for a free screening of Gasland - a Sundance Film Festival winning documentary about the controversial issues surrounding hydraulic fracture drilling for natural gas. Free snacks will be provided!
February 29, 2012
Let's Talk Lunch: Women's Work, Let's Work Together Wednesday, Feb. 29th, 11:30 a.m., Cultural Center Multipurpose Room UofL's Anne Braden Institute and the PEACC program would like to invite you to join us at our upcoming "Let's Talk Lunch." The theme of this year's International Women's Day Celebration (March 8th - see below) is "Stories of Women's Work" so the purpose of the lunch is to gather all of the women from around campus (students, faculty, and staff) to talk about the work we do to make our campus better, discuss challenges we face as women, and build community with one another. Free lunch will be provided - please bring a cup, plate, utensils, and cloth napkin to reduce waste!
February 28, 2012
Shelby Campus: Partnering for Sustainability Tuesday, Feb 28th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Burhans Hall Room 208. Come learn about ongoing sustainability initiatives at UofL’s Shelby Campus and surrounding businesses; the importance of partnerships in sustainable development; and how to get involved in making the Shelby Campus community and neighboring areas more sustainable! Join us for an exciting panel of experts in sustainability:
Larry Owsley, UofL V-P for Business Affairs, campus sustainability initiatives
Stephanie Weldy, UofL Get Healthy Now Program, achieving the health benefits of physical activity in a sustainable way
Maria Koetter, City of Louisville Sustainability Director, city sustainability initiatives
Mitch Brooks, Northeast YMCA, incorporating sustainability into business practices
Matt Ricketts, NTS Development, sustainability features of the new LEED-Certified building on Shelby Campus
Lunch will be provided starting at 11:15 a.m.! Please register here for this free event by February 23rd!
February 27, 2012
UofL USGBC Student Chapter Event: Green Architects Tour Monday, February 27th 5:30pm The Whitestone Building, 607 West Main St., Louisville, KY 40202 Come tour Arrasmith, Judd, Rapp, Chovan Inc. (AJRC, Inc.) Architecture firm downtown! AJRC is an architecture group based in downtown Louisville which has worked on several different large projects, including UofL's LEED Gold Clinical and Translational Research building. Arne Judd LEED AP, Tim Doelling LEED AP, and John Chovan will be leading the tour. Open to the general public. Free pizza and rinks will be provided. For information or to RSVP, email usgbc00 (at) gmail.com.
Feb. 27 to March 2, 2012
Body Awareness Body Appreciation (BABA) Week Monday, Feb 27 – Friday, March 2(Full schedule here) BABA Week 2012 features a wide variety of events to help you on the road to health, happiness, and feeling good in your skin! Join us for free yoga and zumba classes, massage, cooking demonstrations, discussions, and talks. Full schedule here. Our keynote speaker on Thursday, March 1st 6pm will be Bryant Terry, a chef, food justice activist, and author of three books. His latest project is The Inspired Vegan. He is also the author of the critically acclaimed Vegan Soul Kitchen cookbook and co-author of Grub. Full details below or from Campus Health Promotion, organizers of BABA Week!
February 21, 2012
Conversation on Community Engagement: Barbara Burns Tuesday, February 21, at noon in room 210 of Ekstrom Library Barbara Burns from the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences will speak on the topic “Learning about Peace in the Real World: Teaching, Research & Community Engagement”. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear how Barbara is connecting community engagement to her teaching and research.
February 20, 2012
World Social Justice Day Monday, February 20th 2:30pm-4:00pm Ekstrom Library, Room W103
Commemorate World Social Justice Day with Angene & Jack Wilson, authors of Voices from the Peace Corps: Fifty Years of Kentucky Volunteers! Angene Wilson is professor emeritus of education at the University of Kentucky, where she was chair of the secondary social studies program from 1975 to 2004. Jack Wilson spent more than thirty-five years in public service, beginning as a Peace Corps administrator in Sierra Leone, Washington, DC, and Fiji, and continuing as an administrator of environmental protection programs in Ohio and Kentucky.
This program is co-sponsored by the UN Association – USA Louisville Chapter and the Department of Political Science and funded in part by the KY Humanities Council, Inc. and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
February 17, 2012
Faculty Research Forum presents the 2010 recipients of the Anne Braden Institute Faculty Research Fund Awards Friday, February 17, 2012, 3:30-5:30pm in Humanities, Room 300 The Commonwealth Center for the Humanities and Society Faculty Research Forum presents the 2010 recipients of the Anne Braden Institute Faculty Research Fund Awards:
Dr. Glenn Crothers (UofL Assoc. Professor of History, Co-Editor Ohio Valley History and Director of Research at The Filson Historical Society). Dr. Crothers will discuss his project, "Samuel M. Janney and Benjamin Hallowell: Quakers Reformers of the 19th Century U.S. South." His study examines, in part, how Janney and Hallowell pursued a social justice agenda while living in a slave society whose white members had little patience for Quaker efforts.
Dr. Jennie E. Burnet (UofL Asst. Professor of Anthropology). Dr. Burnet will present, "Why did they NOT kill? Rwandan Muslims and Resistance to Genocide." Her project shines the light on the unexamined area of the motivations of "rescuers" or "resisters" to communal violence.
Dr. Nicole E. Seymour (UofL Visiting Asst. Professor of English). Dr. Seymour will provide an update on her project titled, "Down with People: Anti-Natalism as Queer Environmentalism?" Her research draws from environmental justice and queer studies to examine areas where environmental concerns overlap with the concerns of sexual minorities such as gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals.
The Faculty Research Forum is free and open to the public. Refreshments Served!
February 17, 2012
Dine & Discover: Challenges of Using Community as Classroom: Supporting Student Success Beyond the "Campus Bubble" Friday, Feb. 17th from noon-2 p.m. at the Delphi Center The Office of Community Engagement in partnership with the Delphi Center will offer an interactive panel discussion with four UofL faculty who are heeding the call to teach community-based learning courses. Panelists will share their stories of how they got started with this important work, and offer practical strategies for others who are looking to get involved. Lunch is served but pre-registration is required. Register or learn more here.
February 15, 2012
Let's Talk Lunch: White Allies for Racial Justice Wednesday, Feb. 15th noon-1pm Cultural Center At this Let's Talk lunch, a panel of white staff and faculty will discuss why white people have a stake in the struggle for racial justice and what being a white ally means. They will also discuss the vision and goals of a new group on campus called the White Allies for Racial Justice. Free lunch provided.
February 14, 2012
Cook with Your Best Friend! Come out to the Office of Health Promotion at 5:45pm on February 14th to cook (and eat!) a wonderful meal! Join Chef Jim Whaley and create a delicious menu of blackened tofu slabs with corn salsa, and a chocolate dessert fit for Valentine's Day! Bring a date, bring your best friend, or come on your own and meet new people! Sign up at the Office of Health Promotion. $3 for the entire meal! Location: Health Promotion Activity Room http://louisville.edu/campushealth/services/promotion/health-promotion-1/
February 14, 2012
Get on the FREE UofL Bus to I Love Mountains Day in Frankfort! Tuesday, February 14th. Bus leaves 10:30am from the Planetarium and returns by 3:00pm
Join other UL students as we and thousands of other Kentuckians descend upon the capitol in Frankfort to tell lawmakers that WE LOVE MOUNTAINS...and that the practice of mountaintop removal mining is unacceptable!
Email Troy Tucker <canvas.87 (at) gmail.com> to reserve a spot on the bus.
UofL's participation is being organized by the student environmental group, GRASS.
You can support the cause every time you purchase Henie Brothers' Mountain Dream coffee at the Tulip Tree Cafe in Ekstrom Library throughout February!
The Provost has approved this event under the excused absence policy! Students who would have to miss classes on February 14th need to fill out this form, get your instructor's signature in advance of the event and KEEP THE FORM. Then, after the rally, take the form with a “certificate” from GRASS proving your attendance to the professor.
February 8, 2012
Garden Commons Workshop: Seed Starting Wednesday, Feb. 8th, 7pm at the Cultural Center UofL's Garden CommonsSpring Organic Gardening Workshop Series kicks off with this opportunity to learn about indoor seed starting and to start some seeds of your own! The Series continues with Wednesday 7pm workshops on: Container Gardening (Feb. 29), Herbology (March 21), Spring Planting (April 4) and a Slow Food Harvest Party (May 2). For more info join the Garden Commons Facebook group or contact Lindsey Samotis at lesamo01 (at) louisville.edu
February 7, 2012
Meeting of Student Environmental Group, GRASS Tuesday, February 7th · 4:00pm Strickler Hall Room 310G Join UofL's only campus-wide student environmental organization, GRASS (Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions) as we organize to make things happen in 2012! We will be finalizing plans for our participation in I Love Mountains Day 2012 and moving forward on our other initiatives: Green Fund, bottled water ban and lights out for the vending machines. We need your help, energy and input!
Feb. 5 to April 6, 2012
UofL Competes in RecycleMania! February 5th to April 6th
RecycleMania is a friendly annual competition among university recycling programs in North America. During this 8 week period, UofL will be competing to reduce waste, increase recycling and raise conservation awareness across campus!
You can help the Cards to victory by fully utilizing UofL’s amazingly easy, single-stream recycling system that lets you recycle everything in the same bin: all types of plastic, paper, cardboard, metal, and glass! Details on what you can recycle at UofL are available here.
Keep up with the Cards progress at the RecycleMania website. UofL will be competing in the Competition Division for the following categories: Grand Champion; Per Capita Classic; Gorilla Prize; Targeted Materials; and the new Waste Minimization competition!
February 3, 2012
Kick-off Event: Green Economics Lecture Serieswith Juliet Schor Friday, February 3rd 1:00-2:15pm in Davidson 301 UofL is organizing an exciting Lecture Series on Green Economics to be held four Fridays at 1pm throughout Spring 2012! Join us for the first lecture featuring co-founder of the Center for a New American Dream and Professor of Sociology at Boston College,Juliet Schor! Her most recent book is Plenitude: The New Economics of True Wealth (The Penguin Press 2010). She is also author of the national best-seller, The Overworked American: The Unexpected Decline of Leisure (Basic Books, 1992) and The Overspent American: Why We Want What We Don’t Need (Basic Books, 1998). She is one of the Guardian’s “sustainable business” bloggers, and her recent post, “Occupy Sustainability”, is here. Schor will be speaking on “How and why millions of Americans are creating a time-rich, ecologically-light, small-scale, high-satisfaction economy.” For more details, contact: Avery Kolers <ahkole01 (at) louisville.edu>
February 2, 2012
Help GRASS make an installation for I Love Mountains Day! Thursday, Feb. 2nd · 6:00pm Humanities courtyard Join UofL's only campus-wide student environmental organization, GRASS (Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions) as we organize for I Love Mountains Day! We'll be converting old yard signs into mountains for an outdoor installation on Belknap campus to raise awareness about mountain-top removal and to encourage others to get on the bus to Frankfort with us on Feb. 14th!
February 1, 2012
Mark Winne: Good Food for All: Food Democracy or Food Tyranny? Wednesday, February 1st at 6pm in Shumaker Research Building Room 139
Nine billion humans on the planet by 2050; 50 million food insecure Americans today; climate change altering our capacity to produce food. These realities must be addressed if we're going to ensure an affordable and healthy food supply for all throughout the 21st century. Mark Winne, long-time food system activist and author, will consider the approaches of both the dominant industrial food system and smaller, more community-based food system, and what they mean for health and democracy.
Mark Winne has worked for 40 years as a community food activist, writer, and trainer. From organizing breakfast programs for low-income children in Maine to developing innovative national food policies in Washington, DC, Winne has dedicated his professional life and writing to enabling people to find solutions to their own food problems as well as those that face their communities and the world. Of his first book, Closing the Food Gap, Dr. Jane Goodall said, “It is heartening to find a book that successfully blends a passion for sustainable living with compassion for the poor.” Mark Winne’s second book, Food Rebels, Guerrilla Gardeners, and Smart Cookin’ Mamas: Fighting Back in an Age of Industrial Agriculture takes on the universal struggle between human freedom and authority in its relationship to food. From urban gardening heroes in Cleveland, to feisty farmers in New England, to lower income mothers in Texas, Winne shows how people are reclaiming their connection to their food, health, land, and governments. Along the way he finds people of every stripe whose refusal to accept their fate harkens back to a classic form of American individualism, one that has proven itself able to fight back against systems that not only want to conquer our wallets, but also hope to control our minds. Food Rebels challenges us to go beyond eating local food to become part of a larger solution that demands a system that sustains not just our bodies, but also our souls. Watch the video. Learn More.
Co-sponsored by the Department of Anthropology, Sustainability Council, Urban & Public Affairs, and the Kentucky Institute for the Environment and Sustainable Development.
January 30, 2012
Meeting of Student Environmental Group, GRASS Monday, January 30th · 4:00pm Strickler Hall Room 307 (or thereabouts) UofL's only campus-wide student environmental organization, GRASS (Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions) is organizing to make things happen in 2012! Join us! We will be moving forward on our first four initiatives: Green Fund, I Love Mountains, bottled water ban and lights out for the vending machines. We need your help and input please try to attend.
“Consumed,” an installation of sculptural work by Miami University professor, artist and anthropologist Alysia Fischer, opens Jan. 27 at the University of Louisville Cressman Center for Visual Arts.
“Imminent,” inner tube, by Alysia Fischer
The artist will talk about her work Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. at the gallery. A reception will follow the lecture.
The exhibit showcases Fischer’s innovative use and manipulation of recycled inner tubes to create tactile objects that come alive with light and shadow.
“Denying the discard cycle so prevalent in American culture, I work with used inner tubes destined for the landfill. The resulting objects reflect my engagement with the local waste cycle. I work with locally sourced discarded materials in order to demonstrate their further potential. As hybrid forms retaining their industrial history, while simultaneously denying a continuation of those uses, the use of the material is extended indefinitely,” Fischer wrote of her work.
Fischer is a native of Louisville, Ky., and a graduate of Centre College. She has studied glassblowing, religion, Near Eastern studies and archaeology. She has a PhD in anthropology from the University of Arizona and a Master of Fine Arts degree in studio art from Miami University. She is a professor for the Center for American and World Cultures at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
“Consumed” will run through Feb. 25. The Cressman Center is at 100 E. Main St.
Gallery hours are Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; and First Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. All Cressman Center events are free and open to the public.
January 25, 2012
Garden Commons General Information Meeting Wednesday, January 25, 7:00pm, Cultural Center Interested in Garden Commons? Ready to get your hands dirty? Then come to our general information session to learn about how you can get involved and grab a schedule of our events for the semester! For more info contact Lindsey Samotis at lesamo01 (at) louisville.edu
January 24, 2012
Conversation on Community Engagement with Brian Barnes Tuesday, January 24 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. in room 210 of Ekstrom Library Brian Barnes from the Department of Philosophy will present on how he incorporates service into his teaching through the use of composting in the community. He will talk about how natural processes, like composting, can become the foundation of community engagement for very diverse populations. Building strong community relationships necessitates finding common ground; composting as a sustainable system sends the right message to many groups from across the ideological and cultural spectrum. Pizza will be served.
January 24, 2012
Free screening: ‘Miss Representation’ Tuesday, Jan. 24th noon-2 p.m. in the Law School Room 275 The Brandeis School of Law presents the documentary “MISS REPRESENTATION,” followed by a discussion. The film premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival and explores media misrepresentations of women, which have led to underrepresentation of women in positions of power. Co-sponsors: Black Law Students Association; Diversity Committee; Lambda Law Caucus; Women’s Law Caucus. Free pizza lunch available while supplies last. Open to everyone.
January 24, 2012
Louisville Metro Energy Assurance Planning Summit Tuesday, January 24th 7:30am - 4:30pm Founder's Hall - University of Louisville - Shelby Campus
Please join Director Doug Hamilton of the Louisville Metro Emergency Management Agency (EMA) at the Louisville Metro Energy Assurance Planning Summit,an all-day workshop that will be held Tuesday, January 24th, 2012, at University of Louisville’s Shelby Campus. The Summit is being held in conjunction with a Local Energy Assurance Plan (LEAP) development effort currently underway.
The purpose of the Summit is to engage public and private stakeholders to discuss issues and best practices for Energy Assurance Planning for the Metro region. The primary goal of Energy Assurance Planning is to reduce the impacts of power outages or other energy emergencies on our community during natural or caused disasters through long-term planning to improve the reliability and redundancy of energy delivery systems. The Summit will include presentations from subject matter experts on topics such as critical infrastructure energy reliability and interdependencies, cyber security, energy efficiency, renewable energy and backup power considerations, as well as an interactive panel discussion on energy resiliency strategies to engage participants to help formulate the Louisville Metro Energy Assurance Plan.
Registration is free and includes breakfast, lunch, and refreshments. To register and get more information on the Summit, please contact David Zopff of AMEC at (502) 267-0700 (david.zopff@amec.com) or Jim McKinney of EMA at (502) 572-3458 (jim.mckinney@louisvilleky.gov).
January 20, 2012
Farm to Campus Workshop: Bringing local food to your college campus Friday, January 20, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Floyd Theater in the Student Activities Center (including a free locavore lunch at the Red Barn)
A free workshop for college and university administrators and sustainability coordinators, food service vendors, food service operators, wellness coordinators, interested faculty, staff, students, and anyone interested in bringing local food to their campuses and institutions of higher education. The agenda will include panel discussions of national and Kentucky-based speakers with experience in the field, including Mark Bomford, director of the Yale Sustainable Food Project. Colleges and universities that connect food services with local agriculture demonstrate a commitment to sustainability that is attractive to prospective and current students in addition to staff, faculty and alumni. Food services buying local food contribute to the economic stability of their region and their neighbors.
Admission to the event is free, but attendees must register online by Wednesday January 11, 2012 at http://farmtocampus.eventbrite.com or by calling Leellen Starrett at (502) 852-5155.
For more information contact: Mitchell Payne at (502) 852-5155 or mhpayn01 (at) louisville.edu
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The Women 4 Women Student Chapter wants to raise awareness about modern-day slavery and encourage students and the public to become involved in efforts to make other people aware of the problem and to help stop it. Admission is free and open to the public. Speakers include:
Anthony Talbott, co-founder of Abolition Ohio and a member of the Ohio Attorney General's Trafficking in Persons Study Commission. Talbott has discussed human trafficking in the media and has given many presentations on human trafficking to students in the Ohio area. He will talk about domestic trafficking in the region.
Robin Malony, president of UofL’s Cards 4 Freedom, will discuss domestic trafficking of minors and trafficking in the Louisville area.
Gabrielle Maxedon, former president of the Women 4 Women Student Chapter, will discuss how students and the general public can get involved to end human trafficking.
January 18, 2012
Spring Kick-off Meeting of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Club Wednesday, January 18th at 12pm in Ernst Hall room 212 Interested in renewable energy related concepts, challenges, and innovations? Check out the first in this series of lectures and workshops, brought to you by the RE3 (Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency) Club! Held the 1st Wednesday of the month, each session will include FREE food and may include lab tours, videos, and hands-on activities. This will be a general meeting. Come out and see what we are all about and get involved in sustainable solutions right in your own backyard!
January 16, 2012
2012 Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day of Service (SOUL) Monday, January 16th 10:00am-3:00pm Sign-in at Bigelow Hall in the Miller Information Technology Center (MITC) Register here!
Americans across the country will celebrate the national holiday honoring the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As they have since 1994, thousands of Americans will remember Dr. King by serving in their communities and making it "a day ON," not "a day off". The Engage.Lead.Serve Office in partnership with the Cultural Center and the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research will provide multiple service opportunities at a number of different organizations across the city. The kick-off event will include a guest speaker and free brunch for those who attend. Transportation to and from the service sites will be provided. Walk-ins may be accommodated depending on site availability. If you’d like more information, please contact Toni Solis at 852.3436 or tjsoli01 (at) louisville.edu or stop by the Cultural Center! Register here!
January 13, 2012
Shoe Drive Kickoff Friday, January 13th 11:30am - 1:30pm, Speed Building Join the UofL chapter of Engineers Without Borders as they collect shoes for EDGE Outreach, an organization in Louisville that donates shoes to third world countries in need. FREE hot cocoa and cider! Help a great cause and donate your old shoes!
January 11, 2012
FREE Webinar: Student Engagement in Sustainability Initiatives
Wednesday, January 11, 2011 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. ET
Representatives from KEEPS and Kentucky school districts will discuss the benefits of student involvement in district-wide energy efficiency and environmental sustainability initiatives. Webinar attendees will learn about KEEPS and partner organization resources available to encourage students to be proactive in their school's sustainability efforts.
Conversation Café/Let's Talk Lunch on Community Service Wednesday, January 11th Noon to 1pm - Cultural Center
The author Wes Moore calls his book, The Other Wes Moore, a “call to action.” UofL is answering that call! Join First Year Initiatives and student leaders from the Engage Lead Serve Office in discussing the importance of serving your community, and find out more about how to get involved in the Book-in-Common Service Initiative and other campus and community projects. FREE lunch!
January 10, 2012
Meeting of Student Environmental Group, GRASS Tuesday, January 10th · 4:00pm Strickler Hall Room 310G UofL's only campus-wide student environmental organization, GRASS (Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions) is organizing to make things happen in 2012! Join us! We will be moving forward on our first four initiatives: Green Fund, I Love Mountains, bottled water ban and lights out for the vending machines. We need your help and input please try to attend.
December 9, 2011
Holiday Cards Buy Local Shopping Tour Friday, December 9, 2011 8am-6pm. UofL faculty, staff, alumni and friends will board a bus Dec. 9 to experience some of Louisville’s most popular and interesting local businesses. Led by Jane Ramsey and sponsored by the Louisville Independent Business Alliance, the Holiday Cards Buy Local Shopping Tour will include stops at NULU, Frankfort Avenue and Westport Village. Cost is $30 and includes continental breakfast, refreshments, prize drawings and receptions at the University Club. Space is limited. RSVP deadline is Nov. 30: Alice Wissel, 502.852.3533. More information here.
December 6, 2011
UofL-Old Louisville Bike Boulevard community design charrette (part 4) Tuesday, December 6th 7-8:30pm at the Central Park Info Center In line with our Bicycle Master Plan, UofL is working with Bike Louisville and area neighborhood groups to create a safe network of on-street bike facilities to campus. We especially need a northbound route from Cardinal Blvd that provides safe, (s)low-traffic connectivity with our Health Sciences Center and downtown. We think this is an ideal test-case for Louisville's first dedicated Bike Boulevard with limited, local-access-only auto traffic (learn about Portland, Oregon's bike boulevards with this great video). The draft plan for Old Louisville bike corridors is available for review here. Come share your thoughts about this plan and your ideas for a more bike-friendly environment around UofL!
December 3, 2011
Saturday Academy: "Occupy Louisville--Back to Black" Featuring Khalilah Collins, Jaison Gardner, Mikal Forbush and Dr. Kaila Story, UofL. Moderated by Philip M. Bailey. Saturday, December 3rd from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm DuValle Education Center Cafeteria, 3610 Bohne Avenue
The Saturday Academy is an outreach initiative of the University of Louisville’s College of Arts and Science in collaboration with Jefferson County Public Schools, the UofL Pan-African Studies Department, Louisville Urban League, Councilwoman Cheri Bryant Hamilton, and the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage
Friday, December 2 at 7:00pm in SAC Room W303 Mother: Caring for 7 Billion is an independent documentary that connects the often-neglected topic of of overpopulation to issues like overconsumption, climate change, and social justice. A sobering yet hope-inspiring film, "[Mother] strives not to blame but to educate, to highlight a different path for humanity." The screening is free and open to all, and begins at 7:00 PM on December 2. It will be preceded by a short original film on community supported agriculture. Afterward, there will be an opportunity for interested attendees to get connected with groups directly involved in addressing problems like overpopulation and social injustice. For more information, please visit http://www.motherthefilm.com/
December 2, 2011
U of L Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Club Meeting Friday, Dec. 2nd at noon in the 3rd floor classroom of Ernst Hall The U of L Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Club will be meeting on Friday at noon in the 3rd floor classroom of Ernst Hall to discuss the groups solar energy project. Anyone interested in learning about renewable energy technologies or working on a project to see them adopted in the greater community is invited and encouraged to attend!! Questions can be directed to Ezra Clark, ezra.lee.clark (at) gmail.com.
December 2, 2011
SOUL Volunteer Opportunity: Mentor potential college students Friday, December 2nd, 10am-Noon Interested in talking with high school students about the importance of pursuing a college education? If you are available from 10 AM - 12 PM on Friday, December 2nd to participate in a "Close the Deal" program at Jeffersonville High School, then be sure to complete the volunteer form. You would be asked to speak to a table of 8-10 students about the college experience (class schedules, how to get involved in campus life, residence life/food plans, buying text books, etc.) and answer students' questions.
November 30, 2011
Meeting to Revive Student Environmental Group, GRASS Wednesday, November 30 · 4:00pm Strickler Hall Room 307 Bring your ideas and dreams for UofL's only campus-wide student environmental organization, GRASS (Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions). Let's start making them happen!
November 21, 2011
Meeting to Revive Student Environmental Group, GRASS Monday, November 21 · 4:00pm Strickler Hall Room 307 Bring your ideas and dreams for UofL's only campus-wide student environmental organization, GRASS (Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions). Let's start making them happen!
November 20, 2011
Sunday Thanksgiving Workday at Garden Commons! Sunday, November 20 · 1:00pm - 4:00pm Thanksgiving at Garden Commons! Come on out this Sunday and help us beautify the garden! We will be cleaning up the space and the greenhouse, discussing operational issues such as planting and greenhouse space usage and just generally beautifying everything!
November 17, 2011
Ellen Arnold to lecture: ‘Imagining the Wilderness’ Thursday, Nov 17th 4:30 p.m. Shumaker Research Building 339 Ellen Arnold will lecture on Medieval hagiography including many exciting, humorous and even tragic stories of the human encounter with nature. This talk will use stories from the medieval Ardennes to explore the many ways that monks thought about the wilderness and about the proper balance between wild nature and human civilization. In the hands of medieval writers, bears, boars, lions and even fish become indicators of sin and sanctity, power and weakness, and even nobility and monastic humility. Info: John Cumbler, department of history, 852-6817.
November 12, 2011
SOUL Volunteer Opportunity: Project Warm Participate in Project Warm this year on November 12th to help local needy families winterize their homes. Be a team leader, form a team or join one by registering here.
In this free, public talk, civil rights lawyer, professor and author Michelle Alexander will speak about what she describes as the “mass incarceration” of African Americans during the fifth annual Anne Braden Memorial Lecture Nov. 10 at the University of Louisville.
Michelle Alexander
Author of the 2010 book, The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness, Michelle Alexander is a highly acclaimed civil rights lawyer, advocate, and legal scholar who currently holds a joint appointment at the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity and the Moritz College of Law at The Ohio State University. Prior to joining the Kirwan Institute, Professor Alexander was an Associate Professor of Law at Stanford Law School, where she directed the Civil Rights Clinics. Read more.
Nov. 8, 2011
Cooking Workshop! Tuesday, November 8th from 5:30-7:00pm in the Office of Health Promotion Activities Room. Join professional Chef Mary Wheatley for a hands-on workshop in making a delicious menu including smoothies, breakfast paninis, and veggie frittata! Have breakfast for dinner! The cost is $3 per class and includes dinner. Stop by the Office of Health Promotion to sign up.
Nov. 3, 2011
Boehl Distinguished Lecture in Land Use Policy
Audrey McFarlane on Rebuilding the Public Private City: Insights for Redevelopment from Regulatory Takings and Critical Race Theory.
Thursday, November 3rd, at 6:00 p.m. in the Law School Room 275. Audrey McFarlane is Professor of Law at the University of Baltimore Law School and a Visiting Professor at Northeastern University School of Law. Her scholarly work focuses on the intersection of race and class in local government law specifically in the areas of land use and economic development. She has written on empowerment zones, the racial geography of economic development, community participation in economic development, the impact of globalization on business incentives, and business improvement districts. Her current work is on eminent domain, regulatory takings and gentrification. The lecture is free and open to the public, and a reception will follow.
Check out the UofL Sustainability booth and learn how our campus trees and sustainability initiatives are helping protect our sacred air! UofL tree experts will be on hand at the booth to answer questions Thursday, Nov. 3rdfrom 6-8pm during the Night of a Thousand Stars event. UofL will also be represented on the student panel at the Youth Breakfast with Bill McKibben on Thursday, Nov. 3rd, 7:30am – 9:00am.
Oct. 31 - Nov. 16, 2011
Peace & Justice Weeks: A New Conversation on Equality (Oct. 31 - Nov. 16) Organized by the Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace & Justice at UofL, a variety of events on campus will focus attention on this year's theme to move the discussion around equality beyond a historical perspective to a conversation about how to create a more equitable future. More details at http://louisville.edu/aliinstitute
Tuesday, November 1st 12:30 p.m. Ali Institute, Ekstrom Library, Rm. 280 Brown Bag Lunch: Resilient Families Project at Wayside Christian Mission
Thursday, November 3rd 12 p.m. Ali Institute, Ekstrom Library, Rm. 280 Brown Bag Lunch: Playing for Peace: Sports as a Tool for Conflict Transformation in Cyprus
Thursday, November 3rd 5 p.m. Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library Harry Belafonte’s daughter, Gina, speaks at a screening the documentary “Sing Your Song” about his activism in the civil rights movement and his work for social justice. Details.
Monday, November 7th 6 p.m. Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library What is Occupy Louisville?
Tuesday, November 8th 12 p.m. Ali Institute, Ekstrom, Library, Rm. 280 Brown Bag Lunch: Waving the White Flag: The Politics of Race & Identity in the Peace Movement
Wednesday, November 9th 5 p.m. Schumaker Research Building, Rm, 139 KDC Presents: Expressions of the Dreamers
Thursday, November 10th 12 p.m. Ali Institute, Ekstrom Library, Rm. 280 Brown Bag Lunch: Standing as One Community (Ummah Wahida): Rwandan Muslims and Resistance to Genocide
Wednesday, November 16th 6 p.m. Shumaker Research Building A New Conversation on Equality - Bridging the Generations
October 28, 2011
Grocery Store Tour Friday, Oct. 28th 12:30pm-3:00pm Take a tour of the local ValuMarket with a registered dietician and learn how to shop smart! Participants will receive: re-usable shopping bags, coupons for items on the Basic Pantry Shopping List, recipes and incentives. Tour led by a Registered Dietitian. Either ride TARC (free with UofL ID!) or join the bike tour. Sponsored by Office of Health Promotion, Sustainability Council and ValuMarket. Group size is limited to 15. Stop by the Office of Health Promotion to sign up. Details here. Read about it here!
October 28, 2011
National Arbor Day Event - Tree Planting on Belknap Campus Friday, Oct. 28th, 10:30am-1pm. College of Education main entrance (facing the University Club). Join Provost Willihnganz and the National Arbor Day Foundation for a very special event to honor UofL's commitment to campus trees! After a ceremonial tree planting with speakers and students, Limbwalker Tree Service will provide a planting demonstration for attendees. We will then spread out across campus to plant the remaining trees. The first 100 volunteers will get to help plant the trees, and receive a free T-shirt and lunch! Come and help us kick-off what will be a busy tree planting season for the University of Louisville!
Thursdays May through October 27, 2011
Gray Street Farmers’ Market 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every Thursday, May 19 - October 27, 2011 Located on the 400 block of E. Gray Street, between S. Preston and S. Jackson streets. Click here to get directions. Eat well! Reduce your environmental footprint! Support your local economy! Meet your farmer! A farmers' market is where all facets of sustainability come together. The Gray Street Farmers' Market features a wide variety of local vendors, offering lunch items, fruits, vegetables, eggs, meat, cheese, honey, bakery goods, canned goods, crafts and flowers. Each week you can enter to win a $20 farmers market gift certificate to be raffled monthly. More information about the farmers’ market here.
October 26, 2011
Living Simply & Sustainably Wednesday, Oct. 26th, 7pm, Floyds Fork Park building(4002 S. Pope Lick Rd.) UofL's sustainability coordinator, Justin Mog, will be speaking to the Floyds Fork Environmental Organization about ways that all of us can revolutionize our daily lives for greater personal and planetary health and wealth!
October 25, 2011
Student Sustainability Network Meet & Greet Tuesday, October 25th 7 p.m., Ekstrom Library room W210 The SGA, SAB, and RSOs related to sustainability will unite with members from UofL’s Sustainability Council to meet, mingle, and discuss this year’s plans related to sustainability. Benefit from sharing your ideas and discover what others are doing to promote sustainability on campus. Save room for dessert, as cupcakes and pie will be served!
Oct. 25, 2011
School of Urban & Public Affairs Speaker Series Presents: Dr. Melissa Merry: "Framing Disaster: Environmental Groups' Response to the Gulf Oil Spill of 2010"
Tuesday October 25th at Noon in Rm 200 Urban Studies Institute (426 W. Bloom St.)
Melissa K Merry is an Assistant Professor in the Political Science Department at the University of Louisville.
October 24, 2011
When Spirit Meets Action: Working Together In Response to Climate Change with special guest, author and activist, Julia Butterfly Hill
Monday, October 24th 7pm at Bellarmine University (Brown Activities Center, Frazier Hall) 6:30pm Car-Free groups will depart from UofL. Cyclists gather at the Red Barn for a 5 mile ride. Others gather at the TARC #29 eastbound stop on Eastern Pkwy in front of the Speed School of Engineering (bring UofL ID for free bus fare, and walking shoes for the 10 block walk down Norris Place from Eastern Pkwy).
Julia Butterfly Hill is the young woman who lived 160 feet up in an ancient redwood tree in a world-changing effort to protect old growth forests. She is the author of the best-sellerThe Legacy of Luna: The Story of a Tree, a Woman and the Struggle to Save the Redwoods and the subject of the PBS Documentary Butterfly both of which chronicle her amazing story. Click here to see her biography.
We can’t all live in a redwood tree for two years to make a better world - but we all have something we can do. Please join us. Hosted by Kentucky Interfaith Power and Light.
This 29-minute documentary produced by Agricultural Missions, Inc chronicles the struggle for food sovereignty in Haiti since the 2010 Earthquake. SAK VID PA KAMPE focuses on the solutions to the impoverishment and vulnerability of the Haitian populace, as being implemented by organized rural Haitians. It shows how international solidarity can successfully help Haitians transform the structural roots of their impoverishment and exploitation, and confront the ecological challenge we all face.. Check out the trailer.
The screening will be followed by Q & A with Education and Advocacy Coordinator, Stephen Bartlett, Film Director and UofL graduate, Stephon Barbour, and Anthropology/PAS Professor Dr Yvonne Jones, as well as local solidarity leaders
For more information, contact Stephen Bartlett, sbartlett (at) ag-missions.org, 502-896-9171.
Oct. 17-23, 2011
UofL Sustainability Week - a full week of events to celebrate and raise awareness:
Monday, Oct. 17, 3pm – Colombian activist John Henry González on agrarian reform and the protection of workers’ rights (407 Ford Hall)
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 10am-2pm – Campus Sustainability Day (Quad) - An annual showcase of campus and community sustainability initiatives! Shred-it will be offering free shredding and recycling of personal papers & floppy disks 10am-2pm at the College of Business circle.
Wednesday, Oct. 19, Noon-1pm – Let's Talk Lunch: "Why Going Green Ain't Gonna Cut It. Sustainability's foundations in social & economic justice" (Cultural Center)
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 5:30 pm – Sustainability in Peace Corps – Impacting Communities at Home and Abroad (Ekstrom Library, Room W104). Highlighting the work of returned Environment and Agriculture volunteers and related initiatives of other volunteers (such as Youth development volunteer, Laura Kutner’s recycled bottle project), and the work local Peace Corps offices are doing.
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 6-8 pm Biology Undergraduate Society event featuring Dr. Eason discussing biology internships, and two undergraduates discussing their experience in undergraduate research and an overseas medical mission. Free Food! (Life Sciences Room 137)
Thursday, Oct. 20,10:30am-2pmGray Street Farmers’ Market at HSC (Directions). Eat well! Reduce your environmental footprint! Support your local economy! Meet your farmer! Market vendors offer lunch items, fruits, vegetables, eggs, meat, cheese, honey, bakery goods, canned goods, crafts and flowers.
Thursday, Oct. 20, noon – Shelby Campus Green Team Brown Bag Session with Sarah Lynn Cunningham, Louisville Climate Action Network (Burhans Hall room 207)
Thursday, Oct. 20, 5pm & 7pm – Farm to Table dinner (Ville Grill). A special four-course family-style served dinner featuring local foods. Make your reservations now at Ville Grill, located on 3rd St. and Brandeis Ave.
Saturday, Oct. 22, 8:30am-Noon – Volunteer Opportunity: Central Park Clean-up! Be a part of the Mayor’s Week of Service! Team up with the Old Louisville Neighborhood Association and Operation Brightside to help keep Central Park looking great. Pizza for lunch!
All week:Fall Harvest week at The Ville Grill, featuring fresh, seasonal foods from our local area! Does it taste better if it’s from your own backyard? Find out! Each day we’ll feature a dish from a local farm—and you can even meet the farmer! We'll also be highlighting vegetarian options at Wild Mushroom and other campus venues for the fact that reducing consumption of animal protein reduces your carbon footprint.
How Can We Best Serve Conference Saturday, October 22, 2011 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM Student Activities Center, Floyd Theater Hungry for social justice? Don't miss the 3rd Annual How Can We Best Serve Conference on October 22! This student-run event brings leaders from the front lines of social change in Louisville to campus for solutions-based conversation about challenges facing our community. Through the conference, the UofL AmeriCorps Bonner Leaders connect the student body, faculty and community members with nonprofits in Louisville. The conference consists of 6 workshops that provide students information about social justice issues and help them understand their role in building a better future for our community. This year, the workshops will integrate themes addressed in the Book-in-Common, The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore.
Until Then: Look for the Bonner Leaders fundraiser table each Wednesday (9/14-10/19) from 12-2 in the SAC - 2nd floor, by the Multi Purpose Room, where you can learn about a social justice issue and support the conference by buying goodies from ice cream to coffee to Rice Krispie treats!
Breakthrough Solutions for People and Planet Free and Open to the Public Friday, October 21, 9am-10pm Saturday, October 22, 9am-11pm Sunday, October 23, 10am-6:30pm Strickler Hall, University of Louisville
The Bioneers Conference is the leading sustainability and social solutions conference in the country. It brings together, in 21 U.S. cities, more than 10,000 social, scientific, and environmental innovators, visionaries, and citizens from all walks of life working to create a more just and sustainable world for humanity.
Bluegrass Bioneers is the southeast region's incarnation of the national Bioneers conference combining world-renowned pre-recorded plenary talks from the conference in California with live regional environmental visionaries to create a one-of-a-kind sustainable solutions event.
Inspirational talks and life stories from California include Amory Lovins (green energy guru & Chairman of Rocky Mountain Institute), Gloria Steinem (renowned author and feminist icon), Paul Stamets (world's leading "myco-technologist"), Phillippe Cousteau (ocean explorer, author, activist) and many others.
They will be joined by live regional leaders and visionaries like author Chad Montrie, professor Barbara Burns, Kimberly Frieder (children's author & environmentalist), Christian Thalacker (biodiesel entrepreneur), Keith Mountain (glaciologist & state geographer), Justin Mog (UofL sustainability director), Brian Barnes (UofL & Bellarmine philosophy professor), Mark Steiner (Cultivating Connections), Teddie Phillipson-Mower (environmental educator), Tom FitzGerald (Kentucky Resources Council), Joe Franzen & Claude Stephens (urban homesteaders), Sean Patrick Hill (author), Open Ground, 350 Louisville and many more.
Entertainment this year includes Harry Pickens, Andrea Davidson, River City Drum Corps, and the Troubadours of Divine Bliss...plus screenings of the feature films "YERT: Your Environmental Road Trip" and "Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time." There will also be a Family Day, a Re-skilling Fair, a Peace Mini-Fair, and a local/sustainable Iron Chef Dinner sponsored by Whole Foods and 15Thousand Farmers.
The University of Louisville will host the Annual Bluegrass Bioneers Conference which is presented by BEcreative and the UofL Sustainability Council and sponsored by Organic Valley.
UofL Campus Sustainability Walking Tour (map) Friday, Oct. 21st, 2011 4:00-5:30pm Leaves from: Strickler Hall lobby Lead by: Justin Mog (UofL assistant to the provost for sustainability initiatives) & Russ Barnett (Director, Kentucky Institute for the Environment & Sustainable Development)
Since 2008, the University of Louisville's Sustainability Council has worked to reshape our campus community and operations around the principles of sustainability. Join us for a guided walking tour (map) of UofL's efforts to reshape our campus community and operations around the principles of sustainability. Highlights will include:
Cultural Center: Organic Garden Commons, composting & rain barrels
SAC: Bike racks; BigBelly solar trash compactors; Kentucky Proud section of bookstore
College of Business: Water bottle filing station to eliminate bottled water; Green Roof
Oct. 21, 2011
Chad Montrie: ‘Confronting Environmental Mythology, Making a New Environmental Movement’
Chad Montrie, University of Massachusetts Lowell history professor and UofL alumnus, will speak Friday, Oct. 21, 1:30 p.m., Middleton Auditorium, Strickler Hall. He examines common notions about the origins and development of environmentalism in the United States. His most recent book is “A People’s History of Environmentalism in the United States.” Call John Cumbler at 852-6817 for more information.
Oct. 20, 2011
Farm to Table Dinner at the Ville Grill Thursday, Oct. 20. Two seatings of 100 at 5:00pm and 7:00pm Enjoy a four-course meal of exclusively local dishes served family style on the adjacent patio of Ville Grill. Even the local dishes will be served in “local dishes” made by the UofL Ceramic Art Organization. Discover more about this four-course family-style served dinner. Make your reservations now at Ville Grill, located on 3rd St. and Brandeis Ave.Purchase your tickets at Ville Grill. Meal plans are accepted! Cost: two meal swipes, or $15.50 flex, cash or credit.
Oct. 20, 2011
Shelby Campus Green Team Brown Bag Session Thursday, October 20 at Noon in room 207 of Burhans Hall Bring your lunch and join us for the next Brown Bag session! Sarah Lynn Cunningham, from the Louisville Climate Action Network (CAN) will speak about climate change and what actions we can take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Light snacks will be provided.
Oct. 19, 2011
Let's Talk Lunch:"Why Going Green Ain't Gonna Cut It. Sustainability's foundations in social & economic justice" facilitated by Justin Mog, UofL's assistant to the provost for sustainability initiatives, and Robin Valenzuela, president of the student anti- human trafficking group, Cards 4 Freedom. Wednesday, Oct. 19, Noon-1pm – Cultural Center Join us for a provocative discussion about why environmentalists and social justice advocates need to work together if we hope to make any progress towards a better tomorrow. Many people mistakenly equate the idea of sustainability with “greening,” but this discussion will help you understand that it’s much, much more than that. We’ll also talk about how UofL’s commitment to sustainability can be a leverage point for those interested in moving our university towards greater social responsibility.
Oct. 19, 2011
Campus Sustainability Day Wednesday, October 19, 2011 10am-2pm Humanities Quad Join us for the fourth annual celebration of all things sustainable at UofL and in our community! Learn about what various campus and community groups are doing to create a sustainable revolution. Sign-up to get involved. Leave with some green freebies, great information, and a smile on your face! Photos.
Oct. 18, 2011
Green Buildings Talk by Gary Kleier Interested in green buildings? Come and listen to the talk given by preservation Architect Gary Kleier on "Green Renovation, Restoration and Reuse in Historic Buildings." The talk will be on October 18th (Tuesday) from 4 to 5 PM at the Chao Auditorium. This event is being hosted by the USGBC UofL student chapter. Everyone is invited.
Oct. 17, 2011
Tour UofL's LEED Gold certified CTR Building Come tour the LEED GOLD certified Clinical and Translational Research building, downtown. This is one of University of Louisville's "green" buildings. You are welcome to bring friends and family, as this event is open to everyone. Free food will be provided. This is part of the Sustainability Week and it is being hosted by the USGBC UofL Students Chapter. The tour is on the 17th of October (Monday) at 5pm. The Address is CTR 503, 505 South Hancock Street, Louisville, Ky-40202.
Oct. 17, 2011
Fighting Sexual Exploitation in the Community Monday, Oct. 17th 4:30-6:30pm(Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library). UofL Sustainability Week kick-off event featuring special guest speaker Rachel Durschlag, from the Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation, sponsored by Cards 4 Freedom (Students Against Human Trafficking). Panel Speakers: Dr. Theresa Hayden (JA faculty), Dr. Geetha Suresh (JA faculty), Rus Funk (MensWork), Jeannette Westbrook (community advocate), Marissa Castellanos (Catholic Charities).
Oct. 17, 2011
Witness for Peace speaker Colombian activist John Henry González, co-founder of the Small Farmer’s Movement of Cajibío (MCC), will speak about the situation in Colombia and about forms of nonviolent resistance to attain agrarian reform and the protection of workers’ rights. Oct. 17, 3 p.m., Room 407, Ford Hall.
Oct. 16, 2011
Garden Commons Work Day - In-Ground Beds Preparation Sunday, Oct. 16th, 1pm to 5pm at Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Now that the greenhouse is nearing completion, it is time to move onto the next phase of our expansion project, in-ground beds! Please join us on Sunday, Oct. 16th, from 1pm to 5pm to help us create our in-ground beds at Garden Commons at the Cultural Center. We have some tools, but more shovels, hoes, and tools are always welcome!
Oct. 15, 2011
UofL Saturday Academy: “Foodwise/Food Warriors: Food Justice in the West End,” Karyn Moscowitz, Blain Snipstal, Portia White, Nathaniel Spencer and Myrna Brame with chef Derrick Jackson
The UofL Saturday Academy community enrichment program resumes October through May. The weekly western Louisville program focuses on black history, issues and culture. Sessions begin with an 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. seminar about African world and black history and continue with a 12:45 p.m.-2 p.m. discussion of designated topics. UofL faculty and community representatives are the speakers, and the sessions are open to adults and high school students. The free, public sessions will run on Saturdays from Oct. 1 through May 2012 at DuValle Education Center cafeteria, 3610 Bohne Ave., near Interstate 264-W and Algonquin Parkway in the Park DuValle community. More info.
12th annual Healthy Foods, Local Farms Conference: Cultivating Change - Harvesting Health Saturday,October 15, 2011 9am to 5:30 pm At the Kentucky Country Day School. Student scholarships are available and carpools will be organized from UofL. If you are interested in getting in on the scholarships or carpool, please contact Lauren Hendricks at 502-744-7679 or lauren.hendricks (at) louisville.edu. Featured Speaker – Colin Beaven, author of the best-selling book & film No Impact Man Registration Cost = $55 (Scholarships available). Includes meals, snacks and conference materials. All food will be locally and sustainably grown, antibiotic and hormone free. More details available on Facebook.
Oct. 11, 2011
Kentucky Energy Alliance Facility Tour & Roundtable Tuesday, October 11, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Louisville Join KPPC for a tour of the Republic Conduit facility in Louisville and see energy savings at work. The tour and roundtable are presented as part of KPPC's environmental sustainability training series. There is no fee to attend this event, and lunch will be provided. Register online.
Engineers Without Borders Chapter Meeting The UofL Engineers Without Borders student chapter will being having one of their regular bi-weekly meetings on October 6th, 2011 at 7pm in the Vogt Building, Room 311. Be sure to come if you're interested in learning more about this organization, which combines engineering innovation and initiative with a humanitarian mission to meet the basic needs of communities around the world (food, water, shelter, etc.)! Please note, you DO NOT have to be an engineering student to get involved with EWB! Free pizza and drinks will be provided!
Oct. 5, 2011
Cards 4 Freedom Meeting Interested in stopping human trafficking? Cards 4 Freedom, an anti-human trafficking organization, will be having a meeting on October 5th at noon in the Faculty conference room in Brigham Hall. We will be electing officers for the 2011-2012 school year. Come and help us plan our upcoming events. All majors welcome.
Oct. 4, 2011
Fiesta! Mexican-Inspired Cooking Workshop! Tuesday, October 4th from 5:30-7:00pm in the Office of Health Promotion Activities Room. Join Chef Mary Wheatley and the Office of Health Promotion as we prepare a Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burrito, and Cheese Quesadillas with fresh salsa! The cost is $3 per class and includes dinner. Stop by the Office of Health Promotion to sign up. More info.
Oct. 3, 2011
Misconceptions of Biology in Movies with Dr. Perlin Monday, October 3 · 6:00pm - 8:00pm in Life Science LL25. Have you ever seen a film and and wonder, "How can that be biologically correct?" Well, come on the 3rd and listen to Dr. Perlin explain how the science is just wrong! Hope to see you all there. Details here. Sponsored by the U of L Biology Undergraduate Society.
Oct. 2, 2011
commonGround's Yard Sale Sunday, Oct. 2nd from 11-5pm in the Red Barn Do you have extra junk lying around your house that you are trying to get rid of? Then donate it to commonGround's Yard sale! We are asking community member and students to donate. Fifty percent of the profits will go to PFLAG's scholarship (Parents, Friends, and Family of Lesbians and Gays). If you are interested in helping out, please drop off any donations to the Red Barn between 9:30am -11am on Sunday Oct. 2nd or contact Natalie Topp at natopp01@louisville.edu
Oct. 1, 2011
Homecoming SOUL Saturday Service Project Whether you are competing with your group for Homecoming points or looking for a great way to spend a Saturday, sign up for SOUL. It is happening in various locations all over town on Saturday Oct. 1. Register at http://louisville.edu/leadership/service-opportunities/soul/soul today! Registration closes on Thursday, 9/29. Featured Volunteer Project: Olmsted ParksConservancy, Cherokee Park. Project: invasive plant removal and park restoration. Wear long pants, socks and old shoes. Gloves and tools will be provided at the site. Time: 9am - Noon. Needed: 25 volunteers
Sept. 30 - Oct. 6, 2011
PRIDE Week University of Louisville's Pride Week is September 30 through October 6th. The Office for LGBT Services, as well as other sponsors will be bringing the campus a week of events to show your pride. Highlights throughout the week include the Pride Week Cookout, Interfaith Prayer Service, and this year's Keynote Speaker, Anthony Rapp, who starred in both the original Broadway musical and movie musical RENT! Full schedule here.
Sept. 30, 2011
Louisville's Fall Bike to Work Day Friday, September 30, 2011 After Mayor Fischer rode his bike to work on May 20th for National Bike to Work Day and arrived downtown at 4th Street Live, he immediately said, "This is great, we have to do this more often." So, we are. Sept. 30th will be our first ever fall bike to work day! Dust off that bike in the garage and get ready to ride! Register to win a new commuter bike and check out full event details, including Meet & Ride locations here.
Sept. 16-29, 2011
Join a UofL Team in theBike Commuter ChallengeSeptember 16-29, 2011 Form/join a team with your friends or co-workers. Ride your bicycle new places! Win fame, glory, and prizes (including the coveted "Golden Handlebars" trophy, helmet mirrors, locally hand-crafted by Bud's Helmet Mirrors, cargo panniers, locally hand-crafted by Agent Ümlaut Designs, and bike lights). How the Challenge Works:
First form or join a team of about five co-workers, friends, neighbors, or whoever you know that is interested in bicycling more.
No more than two team members can be "experienced" riders - people who have taken more than 365 trips by bicycle in the last 365 days.
All team members will register through the GreenLightRide website and log each one-way transportation trip you make by bicycle (each trip is worth one point in the competition, whether it’s riding to work, to the store, to appointments, to a friend’s house, etc.).
At the Fall Bike to Work Day celebration, the team with the most points wins the golden handlebars and the reputation as being the bestest bikers in Louisville!!! Join the victory party at 4th Street Live!, around noon on September 30th.
Check the the scoreboard to see standings and record your individual trips!
Sept. 28, 2011
Cards 4 Freedom Meeting Cards 4 Freedom, an anti-human trafficking student organization, will be having its first meeting at 1:00pm in the Justice Administration building (Brigham Hall), in the faculty conference room on Wednesday, Sept. 28th. We will be nominating officers and planning events. All majors are welcome.
Sept. 19-27, 2011
WEEK WITHOUT VIOLENCESeptember 19-27, 2011 This worldwide campaign encourages communities to think and act towards a world without violence. Activities focus on raising awareness, promoting attitude change and enabling individuals and organizations to begin positive actions towards ending violence in their communities. Read the story.
Sunday & Monday, Sept. 18-19 Mentors In Violence Prevention, Athletics MVP will lead athletic teams in an innovative "bystander" model that empowers each student to take an active role in promoting a positive school climate and build their personal resolve to act. Contact Amy Seng.
Monday, Sept. 19 DPS Cookout, 1st Floor Parking Garage 11am-1pm Want to find out more about Campus Police and how to be safe on campus? Come over to DPS for safety information, music, raffles, and FREE FOOD!!! Contact Wayne Hall, 852-6111.
Tuesday, Sept. 20 Prayers for Peace, Interfaith Center Noon. The Interfaith Center will lead participants in a prayer and meditation session as well as profile leaders in the faith community that are working for peace. Just Peace!
Wednesday, Sept. 21 International Day of Peace, Ekstrom Library (Chao Auditorium) and Quad Launch of new program in Peace, Justice, and Conflict Transformation. Learn about opportunities to study peace, justice, social change, sustainability and connections to your major. Events include documentary on the UN International Day of Peace (Sept. 21st), guest speakers, representatives of student and community organizations, and films. Details below.
Wednesday, Sept. 21 Holocaust Exhibit, Ekstrom Library 7:00 pm Opening reception: Stories and historical photographs of those persecuted during the holocaust for their sexual orientation at the " Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals 1933-1945" exhibit. More info. Contact: Brian Buford, 852-0696
Thursday, Sept. 22 World Car-Free Day, Red Barn 10am-2pm - Fair with free bike tune-ups, bike-blender smoothies and more!; - "Biking For Health & Wealth" Lunch-and-Learn at Noon inside Red Barn; - Car-Free Trip to Gray St. Farmers' Market! 12:30pm meet up in front of the Red Barn. Bring your bike for a 20 minute ride downtown or your UofL ID for a free trip on TARC Route #18 to the market. All attendees will receive a reusable UofL Sustainability shopping bag made in the USA of 100% recycled materials! Hundreds of people are killed and injured by cars on Louisville’s streets each year. Nationally, 32,708 people were killed on our roadways last year. It doesn't have to be this way. UofL's Sustainability Council wants to help stop by the violence on our streets and is taking part in an international day to celebrate the possibility of a world without cars! Bring your bicycle, walking shoes, and free bus pass (your UofL ID!) and join us for some fun, healthy, community-building car-free activities on and around campus! This event is affiliated with 350.org's worldwide initiative: "Moving Planet" - a single day to move away from fossil fuels. More info & RSVP on Facebook.
Thursday, Sept. 22 PostCard Project, Cultural Center Using recycled greeting cards we will make our own postcards with messages of empowerment and display the postcards together as a community building art project at TBTN. Show some love! Contact Leondra Gully 852-0231
September 22-27 Green Dot Pledge Week!, campus-wide A green dot is any behavior, choice, word, or attitude that promotes safety for everyone and communicates intolerance for rape, domestic violence and stalking. Sponsored by Men of PEACC!
September 23-27 The Pinwheel Project, SAC West Lawn 11am-1pm Place a Pinwheel on the west lawn in honor of a survivor of domestic or sexual violence as a powerful visual reminder of the number of men and women affected by violence in our community.
Monday, Sept. 26 Queen of Sheba, Kurz Hall 7:00 pm "Why Haven't You Arrested Him?" From the award winning Queen of Sheba Series - The Alissa Blanton case left several domestic violence advocates questioning the legal system that failed to protect her. Where would you turn if you or a friend were being stalked and harassed on campus?
Tuesday, Sept. 27 ** TAKE BACK THE NIGHT**, Red Barn 5:30-7:30 pm This annual rally and speak out raises public awareness about inter-personal violence. Come out and show your support. Music, Art, Drama, Speakers….
Sept. 26, 2011
Shelby Campus Green Team Meeting Meetings are regularly held on the last Monday of every month at 1:00pm in Burhans Room 157. Joining us in greening Shelby Campus!
Sept. 25, 2011
Garden Commons Workday: Greenhouse Work & Garden Clean-up Sunday, September 25th · 3:00pm - 6:00pm, Garden Commons at the Cultural Center Impromptu greenhouse work day and garden cleanup. We'll be siliconeing things and ripping up things and harvesting things and planting things. Come as long as you can. Apple cider and baked goods provided. Details here.
Sept. 24, 2011
Moving Planet: Moving Louisville beyond Fossil Fuels UofL students, staff, and faculty will be meeting at the west entrance to Ekstrom Library at 3pm on Saturday, September 24th. We will walk downtown together to show our support for 350.org's worldwide initiative, Moving Planet. The rally will be held at Jefferson Square Park (6th and Jefferson streets) from 4 to 5:30 pm. Please do not drive to this event, but rather, come show your support for initiatives aimed at reducing Louisville's carbon footprint. More info here, or email tlrapp01@louisville.edu.
Sept. 24, 2011
Making More Black Students College-Ready and College Graduates
In 2009-2010, 27.9 percent of the adults (33.0 percent of white adults and only 14.1 percent of black adults) in Metro Louisville had completed at least four years of college, roughly equal to the national average but far below our leading peer cities. The 55K Initiative was organized in 2010 to address this problem by adding 55,000 new degree holders to our community by 2020 - with a corresponding 15K Initiative to eliminate the racial attainment gap by insuring that 15,000 of those new graduates are African Americans.
To help craft solutions to this community-wide problem, the University of Louisville's Saturday Academy will inaugurate the 2011-2012 academic year with two special sessions on education attainment: “Making More Black Students College-Ready and College Graduates.” The sessions will be led by Dr. Blaine Hudson, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences and Director of the Saturday Academy. Session I was held on Saturday, August 27, at the NIA Center.
Session II will be held from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Saturday, September 24 at the DuValle Education Center Cafeteria, 3610 Bohne Avenue. The purpose of this session is two-fold:
to share session I input with 55K/15K leaders and partner institutions; and
to assist in formulating specific strategies to move 55K/15K forward, i.e., to graduate more college-ready students from high school and .
Both education sessions are being organized by Bani Hines-Hudson, Saturday Academy Program Consultant. To share ideas about how to make more black students college-ready and college graduates contact her at bhineshudson@yahoo.com. To RSVP for the sessions please contact LyShanna Cunningham, Saturday Academy Program Assistant at 852-2658 or l.cunningham@louisville.edu. For more information about the Saturday Academy go to http://louisville.edu/saturdayacademy.
Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
Sept. 23, 2011
Grocery Store Tour Friday, September 23rd, 10:00am-1:30pm Feeling lost when it comes to purchasing food at the grocery store? Learn how to buy fresh, affordable, healthy food! Join the Office of Health Promotion’s Registered Dietitian on a trip to ValuMarket. Participants will receive reusable shopping bags (from the UofL Sustainability Council and made in the USA of 100% recycled fibers), coupons for items on the Basic Pantry Shopping List, recipes and incentives. Group size is limited to 15, so come by the Office of Health Promotion and sign up fast! More information here.
Sept. 22, 2011
Tim Wise on Beyond Diversity: Challenging Racism in an Age of Backlash Thursday, September 22 · 7:00pm - 9:00pm Spalding University Auditorium, 824 South Forth Street
Join us as we welcome Tim Wise, a prominent anti-racist writer and educator, to a public lecture at Spalding University. Called "one of the most brilliant, articulate, and courageous critics of white privilege in the nation" by Michael Eric Dyson of Georgetown University, Wise has spoken in 49 states and to over 600 college audiences and community groups. His critically-acclaimed memoir, White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son (2007), is taught at hundreds of colleges and high schools across the United States. His other books include Affirmative Action: Racial Preference in Black and White (2005); Speaking Treason Fluently; Anti-Racist Reflections from an Angry White Male (2008); Between Barack and a Hard Place: Racism and White Denial in the Age of Obama(2009); and Colorblind: The Rise of Post-Racial Politics and the Retreat from Racial Equity (forthcoming). www.timwise.org Free for Spalding students, staff, and faculty with valid ID. A suggested donation of $10 for all others. This event is organized by Spalding University's Diversity Consciousness Action Group and is sponsored by Spalding's School of Pscyhology, School of Social Work, School of Liberal Studies, School of Education, the University of Louisville Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, and the Kentucky Psycological Association. CEs will be available for social workers and psychologists. $30 for 2 hours. Please contact Jennfer R. Jewell at jjewell@spalding.edu
Car-Free Fair with free bike tune-ups, bike-blender smoothies and more!
"Biking For Health & Wealth" Lunch-and-Learn at Noon inside Red Barn (co-sponsored by Get Healthy Now!)
Car-Free Trip to Gray St. Farmers' Market! 12:30pm meet up in front of the Red Barn. Bring your bike for a 20 minute ride downtown or your UofL ID for a free trip on TARC Route #18 to the market. All attendees will receive a reusable UofL Sustainability shopping bag made in the USA of 100% recycled materials!
Hundreds of people are killed and injured by cars on Louisville’s streets each year. Nationally, 32,708 people were killed on our roadways last year. It doesn't have to be this way. UofL's Sustainability Council wants to help stop by the violence on our streets and is taking part in an international day to celebrate the possibility of a world without cars! Bring your bicycle, walking shoes, and free bus pass (your UofL ID!) and join us for some fun, healthy, community-building car-free activities on and around campus! This event is affiliated with 350.org's worldwide initiative: "Moving Planet" - a single day to move away from fossil fuels. More info & RSVP on Facebook.
Sept. 21, 2011
International Day of Peace Celebration at UofL
On-going: Exhibit of Peace Postcards in Ekstrom Library and opportunity for students to create their own
10am-2pm Tabling by peace & justice RSOs and community groups on quad in front of Ekstrom
10:45am Drum Circle by Percussive Arts Club (RSO)
10am-2pm Documentary film by Collin Sage, Peace Cam, featuring interviews with students about peace, justice, violence, etc.
11am-1pm Presentations in Chao Auditorium (Ekstrom), featuring: - Trailer for film Peace One Day - Welcome by UofL officials - Goals of new Peace, Justice & Conflict Transformation Program at UofL - Brief presentations about curricular opportunities at UofL (including the Liberal Studies concentration in Peace Studies; the Social Change minor; the proposed certificate in Peace, Justice & Conflict Transformation; Sports for Development/Olympism, Peace & Development; and other departments offering relevant courses) - Entertainment: Gary Brice, spoken word - Brief presentations about co-curricular opportunities (including the Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice; the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research; UofL’s Ombuds program; the Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order; the PEACC Program; the Office for LGBT Services; and UofL’s Sustainability Council)
1-2pm Advisors and light refreshments available in Chao Auditorium lobby
Display of Melinda Leonard's students International Service Learning and Research: Fostering Peace In Northern Ireland
1:30pm "Peace and Violence in Guatemala," panel organized by Manolo Medina in concert with 18th Latin American Film Festival
3:00pm "Peace Postcards: A Public Art Project," co-sponsored by Fine Arts
4:00pm Film: La Otra Casa (The Other House) at Cultural Center
7:00pm Film: Peace One Day, Ali Center. Panel discussion to follow.
Cooking Workshop! Tuesday, September 20th from 5:30-7:00pm in the Office of Health Promotion Activities Room. Mary Wheatley will lead students in cooking demonstrations that will teach basic food preparation skills. The cost is $3 per class and includes dinner. Stop by the Office of Health Promotion to sign up.
Sept. 20, 2011
The Kentucky Labor Institute and the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research present Arts on the Line: A celebration of working people and the arts Tuesday, September 20 4:00pm panel discussion featuring scholars and labor leaders, Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library 6:00pm art opening and reception, with refreshments, Anne Braden Institute, Ekstrom Library Room 258 The Kentucky Labor Institute (KLI) is a statewide non-profit organization whose mission is to educate workers and the public about the history of working people’s movements, to assess the current conditions of workers in Kentucky, and to offer recommendations for improving those conditions.
Sept. 19, 2011
Free Webinar: Champions of Energy Star – Profiles in Leadership
Monday, September 19th, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
KPPC Executive Director Cam Metcalf will be among the featured speakers in this local and state networking webcast that will highlight 2011 Energy Star award winners and discuss opportunities for recognition with Energy Star. Attendees will hear from 2011 Partner of the Year award winners on using Portfolio Manager as a reporting tool, specifically for ARRA grantees, and how the Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center is helping clients across their state build self-sustaining energy management programs using Energy Star tools and resources. Visit the Energy Star Training Center for more information and to register.
Sept. 19, 2011
"'I am not a Thug or a Terrorist, I am an Egyptian Woman!': Woman's Activism and the Egyptian Uprising of 2011"
A Talk by Sherine Hafez, Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Women's Studies at the University of California Riverside and author of "An Islam of Her Own, Reconsidering Religion and Secularism in Women's Islamic Movements." Monday, September 19, 2:00 p.m., Chao Auditorium (Ekstrom Library) Sponsored by: Middle East and Islamic Studies, Anthropology, Women's and Gender Studies, Sociology, and A&S Dean's Office.
Sept. 16, 2011
A Celebration of African Americans in Social Justice: Success Stories in the Fight Towards Educational Equity Friday, September 16th 6:30-8:00PM UofL Student Activities Center Multi-Purpose Room RSVPby Friday, September 9th to Colleen Crawford at colleen.crawford@teachforamerica.org to secure your seat at dinner, amongst Kentucky leaders of our generation!
Friday, September 16, 2011 UofL's Urban Design Studio will, again this year, be participating in Park(ing) Day along with several other groups to transform parking spaces downtown into parks and other parklets to draw attention to how we use our public space. Along with participating in Park(ing) Day by converting a space in front of the UDS, we will host an interactive exhibit at the Urban Design Studio entitled Occupied: The Space Between Buildings. For more information about the seven Park(ing) Day sites that will spring up around town on September 16th, check out the in-depth coverage and suggested bike route to see them all at Broken Sidewalk, which is also sponsoring the event.
Sept. 15, 2011
Fall Greens Workshop Thurs, Sept. 15th at 7pm at the Garden Commons at the Cultural Center. Ever wondered what to plant when the weather gets nippy? Or how to use that kale, turnip green or cabbage in a recipe? Join Garden Commons on Thursday, September 15th at 7pm for a Fall Greens Workshop! We will be planting Fall Greens and discussing the gardening cycle. We will cover starting greens out as seeds, common problems when growing greens, and recipes for using your harvested greens! More on Facebook.
Sept. 15, 2011
UofL U.S. Green Building Council Student Chapter Meeting Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011 from 4:30-5:30pm in Schneider Hall room 27 First meeting of year, featuring Sarah Easton, the national student chair of the USGBC, as a guest speaker....and some free food for everybody!
Sept. 15, 2011
Law School Sustainability Committee Meeting Thursday September 15th 1-2pm in The Law School, Room LL80 The Committee is having its first meeting of the year! We'll use this time to brief incoming 1Ls on our mission and update everyone on the current Rain Garden project. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at jennifer.ewa@gmail.com or jacob.giesecke@gmail.com.
Sept. 14, 2011
Peace Corps Information Session & Office Hours Wednesday, September 14th Info Session: 5:30 pm Ekstrom Library, Room W104 Office Hours with Peace Corps Recruiter: 1 pm – 3 pm Houchens Building, Career Services LL03
Sept. 13, 2011
Meeting of the Garden Commons RSO Tues, Sept. 13th at 7pm in the garden next to the Cultural Center. Meetings are held in the garden every other Tuesday at 7pm! Join us and learn to grow!
Sept. 13, 2011
Community Service Fair Tuesday, September 13, 11:30 am – 1 pm at the Red Barn About 50 agencies serving the Louisville community are looking for volunteers. Get involved! Find the perfect community service project during lunch! (sponsored by Engage Lead Serve, Cultural Center, and Student Activities Board)
Sept. 3, 2011
Beargrass Creek Clean Up and Critical Mass Bike Ride Saturday, September 3rd · 9:00am - 12:00pm Daniel Boone statue on Eastern Parkway UofL's Environmental Law & Land Use Society extend an invitation to join them on a group ride and clean up along the Beargrass Creek waterway. The goal is to raise awareness about the deplorable state of Beargrass Creek all while having a good time riding bikes! For all who are interested, the ride will meet at the Daniel Boone statue on Eastern Parkway, following the Beargrass Creek Corridor down to the river.
Sept. 1, 2011
Thailand’s Tropical Forests: Eight Years of Experiences and Field Research David Reed, biology professor and Wallace chair of conservation. Thursday, Sept. 1st at noon in the University Club As part of this year's Meet the Professors series sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences, Professor Reed will discuss efforts to save forests and animals of Southeast Asia, where 40 percent of animal and plant species face extinction this century. Reservations are required, with $14 payment in cash or check. To reserve a spot, contact Janna Tajibaeva at 502-852-2247 or janna@louisville.edu no later than August 29, 2011.
August 30, 2011
Meeting of the Garden Commons RSO Tues, Aug 30th at 7pm in the garden next to the Cultural Center. Our first meeting of the semester will be held in the garden for about an hour to discuss our goals for the garden and for ourselves, how we want this year to look as far as events, meetings, outreach etc, and how we can get everyone involved in helping us grow.
Through Aug. 25, 2011
Louisville & the Peace Corps Exhibit at Ekstrom Library In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Peace Corps, UofL is playing host to an exhibit in Ekstrom Library about Louisvillians who have served in the Corps and the wide variety of sustainable development work done by volunteers around the world. Since 1961, 188 UofL grads have served as Peace Corps volunteers. The exhibit, which features information panels and memorabilia from local volunteers is on the first floor of Ekstrom Library in the media resources section and in the display cases across from the circulation desk. Read more.
Aug. 17-27, 2011
Sustainability is being woven into Welcome Week events, including:
Thursday, Aug. 18 -Morning Walk: Discover Old Louisville! Highlighting local businesses and healthy local food options! 10 – 11 a.m., meet at the bottom of the Student Activities Center ramp
Thursday, Aug. 18 - Car-Free Lunch Trip to Gray St. Farmers' Market 11:00 a.m. meet up. Cyclists gather in front of the Red Barn. Bus riders bring UofL ID and meet at the TARC Route #18 stop across from the Floyd St. Garage and the Belknap Bus Station. Bring spending cash/debit card. All attendees will receive a reusable UofL Sustainability shopping bag made in the USA of 100% recycled materials!
Saturday, Aug. 20 - Cardinal Quest Sign-up at Red Barn any time between 9:45am and Noon. Begin your UofL adventure on Health Promotion’s Cardinal Quest Treasure Hunt. Come solo or bring your friends and complete the hunt by noon for a chance to win one of 2 bikes! Keep your eyes on the course for hidden treasure! Sponsored by Campus Health Services and Health Advocates, and featuring UofL Sustainability initiatives!
Saturday, Aug. 20 - SOUL volunteer projects 2-6pm. For SOUL Welcome Week 2011, UofL's Sustainability Council is teaming up with Breaking New Grounds to co-host a volunteer site focused on Sustainable Urban Agriculture. Our goal is to introduce new UofL students to the complex issues of sustainability through the lens of food and compost production in an urban setting. We'll provide the tools and the oversight to put a group of up to 15 volunteers to work managing worm compost operations, community gardens, and hoop-house vegetable production in the middle of one of Louisville's "food deserts."
Tuesday, Aug. 23 - Recognized Student Organizations (RSO) Fair & SAB Cook-Out, 11am-1pm, Red Barn plaza.Come learn about the many sustainability-related student groups on campus and sign-up to get involved!
Wednesday, Aug. 24 - UofL Involvement Fair, 11am-1pm, Red Barn plaza. Stop by the UofL Sustainability table to find out how you can get involved, grab some green goodies, and get a free bike tune-up!
Davidson Room 105 - Check out the UofL Sustainability Transportation Alternatives info table for maps and resources about taking the bus and biking in the Commuter Student Lounge during Welcome Week.
August 16, 2011
Sierra Club meeting featuring UofL Sustainability Initiatives Tuesday, August 16, 2011, 7 p.m. at the Clifton Center Dr. Justin Mog, UofL’s Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives, will be the featured speaker at the Greater Louisville Sierra Club’s August general meeting. The public is welcome to come hear about the Sustainability Council’s work at UofL and see slides highlighting UofL's current and future plans for reducing our environmental footprint in a socially-equitable and fiscally-responsible manner!
August 13, 2011
"People Not Poisons" Environmental Justice Event Saturday, August 13, 2011 1-5:30pm in Chickasaw Park
This awareness-building event is free and open to the public and will include: - Information on how to advocate for your community - History Tour with shuttle to & from Carl & Anne Braden Memorial Center - Free snacks & drinks! - Poster contest, youth & adult activities…and much more!!
Join us for a day of good food, good conversation and good information about what you can do to make your family and community safer!
This event will begin with a press conference at Chickasaw Lake to bring attention to not only the Dioxin that pollutes that lake but to the many environmental causes of illness in our community. We will then convene in and around the lodge for a workshop that ...will provide information to you on what is in the community and how we can advocate on behalf of our community.
We are bringing Michele Roberts, a phenomenal advocate for human rights to provide us with the tools we need to continue the struggle for environmental justice the community has been involved in for decades. There will be a poster contest that you can enter on the spot. We will have all of the supplies you need. There will also be a history tour to and from the Carl Braden Memorial Center. We will show you how to take ACTION to improve your situation.
Co-sponsored by REACT (Rubbertown Emergency Action), UofL's Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, and the Carl Braden Memorial Center
August 8, 2011
UofL-Old Louisville Bike Boulevard community design charrette (part 3)
Monday, August 8th 7-8:30pm at the Central Park Info Center
UofL is working with Bike Louisville and area neighborhood groups to create an on-street bike facility northbound from Cardinal Blvd providing safe, (s)low-traffic connectivity with our Health Sciences Center downtown. We think this is an ideal test-case for Louisville's first dedicated Bike Boulevard with limited, local-access-only auto traffic. Come share your ideas about how this could work!
Dr. Mark McGinley, Endowed Chair in Civil Infrastructure at the University of Louisville J.B. Speed School of Engineering, will discuss his research findings for cost-effective, energy-efficient school design. His research specifically focuses on energy and cost savings realized through new technologies in building envelope systems, day-lighting, and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Scott Caslow, Energy Manager for Russell County, Wayne County, McCreary County, Somerset Independent, Science Hill Independent and Monticello Independent school districts, will share his strategies for managing his school districts’ facility controls to reduce operating costs and improve energy performance.
KEEPS Energy Manager Micah Johnson will discuss energy performance issues and trends detected in more than 100 on-site energy efficiency assessments conducted by KEEPS in school districts across Kentucky.
Who should attend? School district energy managers, energy team members, facilities personnel and financial officers are encouraged to attend.
Registrants must agree to take the full course and to replicate the training later for students or community members. All curriculum materials will be provided for registrants and their future students, but participants must provide their own bicycle.
More info about the training is below. Any questions should be addressed to: Andy Dyson, Executive Director of Bicycling for Louisville (502) 424-9583 Cell, (502) 438-9245 Office
Educators:
Do you want to introduce bicycling to your school, summer camp, recreation or physical education programs for people of various ages?
Do you want to know tricks and tips for trouble-free handling of groups of cyclists of varying experience?
Do you worry about your students being unsafe on the city streets?
Do you wonder about the best places to take people on rides?
Perhaps you have tried a bicycling group with your students before but ran into problems with bike maintenance, insurance for rides, insufficient help for rides on the streets, or students with a wide range of abilities.
In four three-hour sessions you will:
Receive the League of American Bicyclists Traffic Skills 101 training (Usually nine hour class)
Learn a repertoire of activities for student groups
Discuss local and national resources that can help you and your students
Learn how to recruit skilled volunteers to help with your rides
Learn basic bike maintenance and fitting skills that can help your group ride safely and comfortably.
Participants scoring over 85% on the test will be eligible for further training as League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructors, the only national standard for bicycle education.
Bicycling is a lifelong form of exercise and transportation that many people are denied in conventional physical education programs. This course will put you on the road to being an agent of change.
You must attend all four days to qualify for the Traffic Skills 101 Certificate.
Call with any questions, (502) 438-9245, or info@bicyclingforlouisville.org
This training is made possible by a Paula Nye Memorial Education Grant from the Kentucky Bicycle and Bikeway Commission with funds generated by the purchase of "Share the Road" license plates by Kentucky motorists. Read more about UofL's program here.
July 20, 2011
KEEPS Webinar: ENERGY STAR's Portfolio Manager: Benchmarking for Kentucky's K-12 Schools
Wednesday, July 20, 20112:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET
Learn how to use this popular energy management tool to track, verify, benchmark, report and target improvements for facility energy usage across your school district's entire portfolio in a secure online environment. Webinar presenters are T.J. Poliskie, energy manager for Marion, Mercer and Washington County Public Schools as well as Burgin and Danville Independent Schools, and Hanna Grene, Cadmus Group K-12 representative for ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager.See KPPC's Calendar of Events for more information and to register.
July 19, 2011
Sustainable City Series: AGRARIAN URBANISM
Tuesday, July 19th 2011 6:00 - 7:30 pm The Henry Clay, 604 S Third Street, Louisville, KY
The 19th Sustainable City Series forum, AGRARIAN URBANISM, will look at how we can integrate agricultural elements and systems into our new developments and existing neighborhoods. Andrés Duany, Principal of Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company (DPZ) will explore the idea of developing a society involved with the growing of food and how new models of integrating agriculture into residential environments go beyond retrofitting communities or simply building new ones.
When considering the sustainability of a region, food systems must be an integral part of the equation. Through the 20th Century and the age of cheap fuel, we as a society became ever more separated from agriculture and food activities. In order to reduce our dependence on national and international food systems, we need to develop local agriculture into the very fabric of our neighborhoods and create better relationships with growers and providers.
Continuing with the theme of local agriculture, after the event several restaurants will be offering attendees discounts on menu items that utilize locally grown ingredients including Bistro 301, The Bristol Bar & Grille's Main Street and Highlands locations, Harvest, Mayan Café, and Ramsi's Café on the World. More details about the discounts will be available here on our website prior to the event as well as during the event itself.
The event is free to the public, but due to the popularity of the event already, we ask that you RSVP HERE early to reserve your seat. For those who have attended previous Sustainable City Series events, please note that this event will be held at The Henry Clay downtown at 604 South Third Street in Louisville, KY. If you have any questions regarding the forum, please contact Patrick Piuma at the Urban Design Studio.
SPEAKER: Andrés Duany - Principal, Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company
SUSTAINABLE CITY SERIES 19 PREMIER SPONSOR: Norton Commons
KEEPS Webinar: Using School Energy Competitions to Drive Energy Savings
Wednesday,July 132:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET
Get students, teachers, administrators and the community excited about your district's energy program initiatives through school energy competitions. Also, learn how to use the KEEPS Energy Report Card and the KEEPS Energy Checklist Tools to keep track of school energy savings.
Children and adults are welcome to join in a free science project in the Great Outdoors July 9 as they help with the national butterfly census.
University of Louisville biology professor emeritus Charles Covell and other butterfly specialists will lead the butterfly count expedition at UofL’s Horner Wildlife Sanctuary in Oldham County. The group started the survey in 1976.
The count is in a defined area from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., although volunteers do not have to stay the entire time. Covell suggests that people wear hats, hiking shoes, long pants and long-sleeved shirts and bring insect repellent, water and lunch. The count leaders will teach people how to identify the butterflies they see.
Volunteer counters of all ages should meet at 9:30 a.m. at the parking lot of the now-closed Brownsboro general store and restaurant, one mile northwest of Exit 14 off Interstate 71 and about 20 miles north of Louisville. If it rains heavily, the count will be postponed until the same time Sunday, July 10, if that day’s weather is clear.
Covell will supply nets but volunteers also can use cameras, binoculars and notebooks to gather information. The data will be reported to the North American Butterfly Association for its published results.
Although Covell retired from UofL in 2004, he continues to lead the annual local effort. He now works as a curator for the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera & Biodiversity in Gainesville, Fla.
He organized the Society of Kentucky Lepidopterists for the study of butterflies and moths in 1974. He wrote “Butterflies and Moths of Kentucky” and the 1984 Peterson “Field Guide to Moths of Eastern North America.”
Noon, Wednesday, July 6, 2011 At the Passionist Earth & Spirit Center The Barn behind St. Agnes • 1924 Newburg Road • Louisville, KY 40205
Featured Presentation: Competing Conceptions of Natural Resources and Ecospace Egalitarianism Avery Kolers, Professor of Philosophy, University of Louisville
According to mainstream economics, natural resources are inexhaustible; the only scarce resource is human beings. Most people would intuitively reject this and yet this conception of natural resources is at the heart of contemporary political thinking about economic justice and even some optimistic versions of environmentalism. Dr. Kolers argues that this conception of natural resources is fundamentally flawed and needs to be replaced, and will outline an attractive alternative to it, one which is closely linked to the view that each person has a right to an equal share of the earth's ecospace. He suggest, though, that this view is not quite right because it cannot factor in the attachments that particular people have to particular places and forms of life. The question then becomes whether the moral force of ecospace egalitarianism can be preserved even as we respect particular attachments. Dr. Kolers is a native of Toronto, Canada and an associate professor of philosophy at the University of Louisville. He is the author of . His primary areas of research are ethics and social/political philosophy.
June 30, 2011
Group Bike Ride from UofL to... Car-Free Happy Hour Thursday June 30th 6-8:30pm Annie Cafe, 308 W. Woodlawn in Beechmont
It's HOT HOT HOT! Come CHILL with some COOL folx, have a COOL beverage or two and share ideas for keeping our city COOLER!
There will be a Happy Hour bound bike caravan leaving at 5:30pm from the University of Louisville campus. We will meet at the Grawemeyer Oval off Third Street near Eastern Parkway.
For questions, or to share your tips on staying cool, call 345-6834
June 29, 2011
FREE Webinar from KEEPS - Kentucky Energy Efficiency Program for Schools
Managing a School's Outside Air Exchange for Indoor Air Quality: Real World Observations and Latest Technologies
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET
Barren County Public Schools Energy Manager Keith Harlow will share actual field experiences regarding indoor air quality problems and solutions from the perspective of an HVAC contractor as well as his role as a school district energy manager. CMTA Engineering Consultants Vice President Jeremy Smith will address indoor air quality regulations, proper design and retrofit considerations, field experiences and current technologies to address indoor air quality concerns.
School district energy managers, energy team members, facilities personnel and financial officers are encouraged to attend.
Kentucky Renewable Energy Consortium (KREC) Grant Wrap-up Meeting and Poster Session Wednesday, June 29, 2011 | 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. PNC Club Suite in Papa John's Cardinal Stadium
KREC's year-end quarterly meeting will feature presentations from KREC researchers on their project summary and findings. Research posters will be on display during the meeting. 2008 - 2011 KREC researchers and their projects include:
M. Keith Sharp - Investigation of Cooling Season Performance of a Solar Heat Pipe System
Mark McGinley - Cost Effective Energy Efficient School Design-Applied Research-Energy Efficiency
Mahendra Sunkara - Large Size, Lithium Ion Batteries for HEV Applications
Eric Berson and Keith Davis - Production of High Value Cellulase Enzymes from Tobacco Biomass
Don Colliver - Optimal Energy Usage Control for Residential Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Mahendra Sunkara & Paul Ratnasamy - Development of a Solid Catalyst-Based Technology for Production of Biodiesel from Waste Vegetable Oils
Vijay Singh - Nanostructured Device Designs for Enhancing the Performance of Thin Film CdTe/CdS and CIS/CdS Solar Cell Devices
A special buffet-style lunch will be provided and will feature a keynote luncheon speaker. All attendees will have an opportunity to discuss the research projects and ask questions of researchers about their work and the future of renewable energy research.
Registration is required and can be completed online. If you are unable to register online, you may call (502) 852-0965 or e-mail KREC.
June 25, 2011
Work-party: Garden Commons Expansion! Join us on Saturday, June 25th between 8:30am-2:30pm at UofL's Garden Commons at the Cultural Center to get your hands dirty helping with a significant expansion of the garden with our partners from Akzo Nobel. Tasks will include installing new raised beds, in-ground planting areas, a mini orchard, composting facilities, and a new greenhouse!
June 23, 2011
Sustainable City Series: IDEAS ABOUT CITIES AND HOW TO SHAPE THEM
Thursday, June 23rd 2011 5:30 - 6:00 pm - Reception 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Program Glassworks, 815 West Market
The eighteenth forum of the Sustainable City Series held by the Urban Design Studio in partnership with the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington D.C. will be a bit different than our previous events in that this will be a moderated panel discussion focused on how cities are shaped.
For the first time in history the majority of humans now live in cities. Around the world there are more than a dozen megacities with populations larger than most countries, such as Tokyo. U.S. cities are experiencing general growth as well, though a wide variety of urban forms exist. A number of older industrial cities are losing populations, like Detroit, while sunbelt cities - such as Phoenix, continue to grow at astonishing rates. And there is an interesting third group which led the editors of the Wilson Quarterly magazine to devote a recent issue to a cluster of articles entitled: "The City Bounces Back." These older cities - primarily along the coasts - which had been losing population steadily for a half century and are now experiencing modest population growth or, at least, population stability; cities such as New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, and Washington D.C. Cities are more fundamental to our economies, societies, and future than ever before. How can we relate these trends to specific cities, such as Louisville?
As with previous forums, this event is free to the public. Space is limited so please RSVP HERE to reserve your seat.
MODERATOR: Blair Ruble - Director, Comparative Urban Studies Program, Woodrow Wilson Center
PANEL PARTICIPANTS: Sarah Courteau - Editor, Wilson Quarterly Witold Rybczynski - Martin and Margy Meyerson Professor of Urbanism, University of Pennsylvania School of Design Roger Lewis - Author of the "Shaping of City" column in the Washington Post Dan Jones - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, 21st Century Parks
Please contact Patrick Piuma , Director of the Urban Design Studio for more information.
June 22, 2011
An invitation to participate in an...
Action Plan for Louisville’s Urban Forest
Community of Trees, an association of agencies, organizations, and individuals concerned about the maintenance of Louisville’s urban tree canopy, is meeting to prepare an action plan for the next three years at:
10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 22, 2011 415 W. Muhammad Ali Boulevard (Center for Interfaith Relations)
A report titled “Urban Tree Canopy Plan” was prepared for the community by graduate students in law and urban planning at the University of Louisville. The plan contains recommendations for action. Our goal June 22 is to select recommendations to work on in the near future. The report can be found on the website of the city/university/school district Partnership For A Green City. Feel free to bring your own ideas for action or bring back unmet goals from our last action plan.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 6:30pm at the Clifton Center, 2117 Payne Street, Louisville. (Google Map)
UofL's Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives, Justin Mog, will be the guest speaker at the June 14, 2011 Green Convene community meeting from 6:30 to 7:30pm at the Clifton Center. Focus of the presentation will be on UofL's Climate Action Plan. Brent Fryrear spoke at the May meeting about the Partnership for a Green City’s Climate Action Report and the successes of the partner entities. June’s topic will present a specific plan for UofL as the follow-on topic.
June 13, 2011
Webinar: “Farm to Campus: The Successes and Challenges of Sourcing Local and Sustainable Food” (featuring UofL representative)
Presented by ACUPCC - the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment
With the interest and demand for local and sustainable food sourcing on the rise at colleges and universities, what are the key issues campuses should know about? Sodexo, in partnership with colleges, universities and vendors, is committed to offering locally, seasonal and sustainably grown produce. In this webinar, Sodexo will share the current local and sustainable food trends on campuses throughout the country, how Sodexo measures success in the area of local and sustainable sourcing, and issues of food safety and quality when sourcing food from local farms and campus gardens. Kegel's Produce based out of Lancaster, Pennsylvania will present their experience as a vendor and distributor including their approach to local food sourcing. The University of Louisville has a variety of local food initiatives on campus and will share their experience rolling out these programs and working with Sodexo and the campus community to accomplish their local food goals. Panelists will include: Kristi Theisen, Senior Manager of Sustainability & Wellness at Sodexo, Margaret Henry, Director of Performance at Sodexo, Mike Dunne, Director of Product Quality Assurance at Sodexo, Dave McNaughton, Business Development at Kegel's Produce, and Mitchell Payne, Associate VP for Business Affairs at University of Louisville. Registration Fee: Free for all ACUPCC Signatory Schools (including UofL) and Sponsors, $25 - $50 for other Institutions. For additional information, please contact Barbara Koneval, ACUPCC Program Associate, Training & Education at 617-722-0036 x207, bkoneval@secondnature.org.
June 10, 2011
Sustainable City Series: Active Design Workshop Promoting Physical Activity and Health in Design Friday, June 10th, 8:30 am - Noon Glassworks, 815 W Market St, Louisville
The way a community is designed can affect the health of its residents by encouraging walking, bicycling and other forms of physical activity. Everything from the location of stairways in buildings to the layout of streets can influence our ability to lead active, healthy lives.
This Sustainable City Series workshop will provide hands-on demonstration of how Active Design Guidelines and other design techniques can be used to increase regular physical activity and healthy eating. Participants will be introduced to tools and techniques that help incorporate physical activity into the built environment. It will provide a new perspective on the design of buildings and transportation infrastructure and show how area plans can provide opportunities for healthier living.
GUEST SPEAKERS: Jim Mims, Director, Louisville Metro Codes and Regulations Dr. Matt Zahn, Acting Director, Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness Dr. Karen Lee, Director, Built Environment Dept. of New York City Patrick D. Nall, Principal, TBD+ Architects Bill and Kent Weyland, City Properties Group
This workshop is free to the public, but space is limited so please go to http://www.udstudio.org to RSVP by Wednesday, June 8th to reserve your seat. Heine Brother’s will be providing coffee. For more information please call 502.587.7015 or visit http://www.udstudio.org.
May is the perfect time to replace your car with your bike, especially with gas prices rising! The Sustainability Council and Get Healthy Now are joining forces to inspire you to join your colleagues at UofL in dusting off your ride and giving bike commuting a try.
Three UofL teams finished in the top half of the 2011 Louisville Bike to Work Challenge! From May 1-19th, UofL employees logged a total of 292 transportation trips by bike, for a total of 831 miles, keeping some 666 pounds of carbon dioxide pollution out of our atmosphere! Check out the full results at the Bike to Work Challenge website.
OnBike To Work Day, Friday, May 20, 2011, 17 UofL employees gathered for a "Pedal with the President" at 7:00am at the official President's residence, Amelia Place (2515 Longest Avenue) for a fun, easy 30-minute ride to campus. Riders split into two groups - one headed to Belknap campus and another to HSC. See photos of this year's ride. Watch the video for 2011 and the 2010 UofL Bike To Work Day video.
May 24, 2011
Sustainable City Series Forum 16: GET INVOLVED! Tuesday, May 24th, 6:00 pm Glassworks, 815 W Market St, Louisville
It’s time to get your hands dirty! We have covered a wide array of topics over the past 15 Sustainable City Series events. For our 16th installment, we are focusing on how you can get directly involved in sustainability. There are a host of local organizations and initiatives focused on providing the tools and networks to successfully transition to a more sustainable lifestyle. From utilizing tools to help track measurable and meaningful results of your sustainability efforts to learning to become a flourishing backyard farmer to working together with your neighbors to create a green neighborhood, many opportunities exist to get involved.
Learn how you can get involved and get connected with local organizations and initiatives that are moving Louisville and the region towards sustainability. Join us as we hear specifically about 15Thousand Farmers, the Green Triangle, and Do Something Green. There will also be opportunities to sign up and learn about other organizations, initiatives and programs at this exciting event.
GUEST SPEAKERS: Tina Ward-Pugh, Councilwoman, Louisville Metro’s 9th District Katie Greene, Corporate Responsibility Specialist, LG&E and KU Energy LLC Rob Kaplan, Manager of Corporate Responsibility, Brown-Forman Corporation Gary Heine, Co-founder, 15Thousand Farmers
Space is limited so please go to http://www.udstudio.org to RSVP by Wednesday, May 23rd to reserve your seat. This event is free to the public. Food will be provided by Ramsi’s Café on the World and Heine Brother’s will be providing coffee. For more information please call 502.587.7015 or visit http://www.udstudio.org.
Friday, May 20th 7:00am gather at Amelia Place (2515 Longest Avenue)
Join President Ramsey for a fun, easy 30-minute ride to campus to celebrate Bike To Work Day! Riders will leave together and then split into two groups - one headed to Belknap campus and another to HSC. Both routes will be fairly flat and low-traffic. The route to Belknap is mapped out here. The route to HSC is mapped out here. Watch the video for 2011 and the 2010 UofL Bike To Work Day video. See photos of the 2011 Pedal with the President ride for Bike To Work Day!
May 19, 2011
Gray Street Farmers’ Market opens for the season! 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every Thursday from May 19 through October 27, 2011 Located on the 400 block of E. Gray Street, between S. Preston and S. Jackson streets. Click here to get directions. Featuring a wide variety of local vendors, offering lunch items, fruits, vegetables, eggs, meat, cheese, honey, bakery items, canned goods, crafts and flowers. On opening day, stop by the information booth and enter to win one of our great prizes, including a $20 farmers market gift certificate. More information about the farmers’ market here.
May 16, 2011
UofL-Old Louisville Bike Boulevard community design charrette (part 2)
Monday, May 16th 7-8:30pm at the Central Park Info Center
UofL is working with Bike Louisville and area neighborhood groups to create an on-street bike facility northbound from Cardinal Blvd providing safe, (s)low-traffic connectivity with our Health Sciences Center downtown. We think this is an ideal test-case for Louisville's first dedicated Bike Boulevard with limited, local-access-only auto traffic. Come share your ideas about how this could work!
May 11, 2011
Belknap Bike To Work Fair! Wednesday, May 11th 11:30am - 5:30pm, Humanities Quad Come get everything you need to get you on two wheels for Bike to Work Month! Free bike tune-ups and maintenance tips, free city bike maps, and representatives will be on hand from area bike shops to help orient you to the best bikes and gear to get around town!
May 10, 2011
HSC Bike To Work Fair! Tuesday, May 10th 11:30am - 5:30pm, Kornhauser Plaza Come get everything you need to get you on two wheels for Bike to Work Month! Free bike tune-ups and maintenance tips, free city bike maps, and representatives will be on hand from area bike shops to help orient you to the best bikes and gear to get around town!
May 3, 2011
Garden Commons Garden Party Tuesday, May 3rd 6-7pm Cultural Center You're invited to GardenCommons end-of-semester garden social. This is your chance to relax, eat good food, mingle, and learn about GardenCommons! We hope you can join us. T-shirt and sweatshirts will be raffled. Link to Facebook event! Join the mailing list (gardencommons@listserv.louisville.edu) or join the Facebook group to get the most accurate event details.
April 27 - May 3, 2011
Swap Shop! April 27-May 3 in the Red Barn
Reduce landfill waste! Extend the life of gently-used items! Find something you could use!
To you, it's trash. To someone else, it might be treasure. That’s the idea behind UofL’s Swap Shop, an annual effort to reuse old clothing, school and office supplies, decorations, books, DVDs, electronics and more. UofL students, faculty and staff are invited to participate by dropping off clean items or searching the Swap Shop for free items you might want. Sponsored by Housing and Residence Life and Student Activities Board. More info on Facebook.
April 29, 2011
Tree tour set for Friday and raising of UofL's Tree Campus USA flag You won't see all 1,100 of the trees on Belknap Campus if you come out for Friday's Tree Campus USA celebration, but you will see some of the most interesting of them. It will start with the raising of the Tree Campus USA flag at 11:30 a.m. at the corner of Eastern Parkway and Third Street. From there, experts will lead a public tour of campus trees. Can't come out? Don't worry. A self-guided tour map (pdf format) is online at http://uoflblog.com/tree-tour/ Read more about being a Tree Campus USA: http://uofl.me/ultlhxPMt
April 29, 2011
1st annual Mickey R. Wilhelm Solar Flight Competition
Friday April 29 from 11am - 2 pm, to be held in CARDINAL STADIUM
The Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research is pleased to present the 1st annual Mickey R. Wilhelm Solar Flight Competition! Student teams and mentors from all areas of the Speed School of Engineering have embraced the challenge of designing, building, and flying solar-powered scale aircraft for the inaugural competition.
Access to Cardinal Stadium is through the north side maintenance entrance near Gate 11. Rain, clouds, and/or high winds will cancel these flight attempts. Go/No-go determinations will be made on these Friday mornings by 10am. Subscribe to Conn Center on Facebook to receive notifications and updates.
April 21, 2011
April 21st UofL-Old Louisville Bike Boulevard community design charrette
**UofL Earth Week 2011 Event!** Thursday, April 21st 7-8:30pm in the Central Park Info Center
UofL is working with Bike Louisville and area neighborhood groups to create an on-street bike facility northbound from Cardinal Blvd providing safe, (s)low-traffic connectivity with our Health Sciences Center downtown. We think this is an ideal test-case for Louisville's first dedicated Bike Boulevard with limited, local-access-only auto traffic. Come share your ideas about how this could work!
April 21, 2011
EarthFest!
**UofL Earth Week 2011 Event!**
Red Barn plaza from 11am-1pm on Thursday, April 21st. Free Food! Free Bike Tune-ups! EarthFest! is an annual event organized by the Student Activities Board to celebrate Earth Day and increase environmental/sustainability/green cause awareness on campus. Free native tree seedlings will be distributed to all those interested in greening up Louisville!
April 20, 2011
Fair Trade Fair **UofL Earth Week 2011 Event!** Wednesday, April 20th 11am-2pm in the Red Barn Organized by Cards4Freedom (formerly Students Against Human Trafficking), the UofL's first-ever Fair Trade Fair will inform you about the power of buying Fair Trade products to directly support the world's most marginalized producers. Come learn about the movement to make UofL a Fair Trade University and sign-up to join the campaign!
April 20, 2011
Cooking Workshop **UofL Earth Week 2011 Event!** Tues, April 19th 12-1:15pm Located in the Health Promotion Multipurpose Room. A delicious lunch of Lime Shrimp Fettuccine and Caprese Salad! Chef Jim Whaley will take you through the steps of making a delicious meal easy! There are only 12 spots so hurry to Health Promotion to register. The entire meal is only $3, so sign up and get cooking!
Screenings at 4pm, 6pm & 7:30pm Monday-Tuesday, April 18-19th SAC Floyd Theater
The Student Activities Board and Whole Foods Market are partnering to showcase how people are making a difference in the world. Whole Foods' Do Something Reel™ Film Festival, will play in Floyd Theater, Swain Student Activities Center, April 18 and 19. The films, which explore environmental and food issues, are: "Bag It!" "PLANEAT," "Urban Roots," "Lunch Line," "On Coal River" and "Vanishing of the Bees."
Schedule:
4 p.m. Monday, April 18, “Bag It!” – In this highly entertaining and eye-opening film, filmmaker Suzan Beraza follows Jeb Berrier as he navigates the plastic-reliant world. Berrier is not a radical environmentalist, but an average American who decides to take a closer look at the cultural love affair with plastics.
6 p.m. Monday, April 18, “PLANEAT” – This visually stunning film from filmmakers Shelley Lee Davis and Or Shlomi tells the story of the scientists, farmers and chefs tackling one of the greatest problems of our age: Western culture’s love affair with meat and dairy. Through an extraordinary personal and mouthwatering culinary journey the audience discovers the wide range of medical and environmental benefits of eating veggies.
7:30 p.m. Monday April 18, “Urban Roots” – Filmmaker Mark MacInnis tells the story of a group of dedicated Detroiters working tirelessly to fulfill their vision for locally grown, sustainably farmed food in a city cut off from real food and limited to processed fast food. This group has taken on the enormous task of changing this reality.
4 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, “Lunch Line” – Filmmakers Mike Graziano and Ernie Park follow six kids from one of the toughest neighborhoods in Chicago as they set out to fix school lunch and wind up at the White House. Their unlikely journey parallels the dramatic transformation of school lunch from a patchwork of local anti-hunger efforts to a robust national feeding program.
6 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, “On Coal River” – A narrative on the human costs of coal and strip-mining, this film from Francine Cavanaugh and Adams Woods follows the journey of a former coal miner and his neighbors, residents of Coal River Valley in West Virginia, as they transform from so-called victims to fearless and informed experts on mountaintop removal.
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, “Vanishing of the Bees” – Narrated by Oscar-nominated actress Ellen Page, this cautionary tale from filmmakers George Langworthy and Maryam Heinen reveals the mystery of the disappearing bees, and the links to industrial farming and our attitude toward the natural world. Starring in this real-life drama is a commercial bee farmer who sounded the alarm when his bee colonies collapsed and his business was decimated.
Admission is free. Whole Foods will provide refreshments.
Advance tickets are available to each film by sending an e-mail that includes your name, the film(s) you’d like to attend and the number of tickets needed for each one to Floyd Theater. If tickets remain, they will be available at the door before each film showing.
April 18, 2011
Thoroughbred Rail Link: A presentation on passenger rail between Louisville & Lexington coming Fall 2012!
**UofL Earth Week 2011 Event!**
Monday, April 18th at 6:00pm Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library (TARC Routes 2, 4, 29, and 94)
Wonder if Louisville could ever get passenger rail service?! Well wonder no more! Ralph Tharp, executive director of Kentucky Capital Development Corporation, is championing a new Thoroughbred Rail Link service linking Louisville, Lexington, and nine other stops. Trains would run at commute hours, and combine the speed of driving with the superior comfort, safety and economy of rail. He'll be sharing his vision at UofL April 18th. This program is free and open to the public. Brought to you by the Coalition for the Advancement of Regional Transportation and UofL's Sustainability Council.
Free wood chips for mulch The UofL Grounds Maintenance Department is giving away free wood chips for use as mulch to the UofL community. On April 16, students, faculty and staff are encouraged to come to the Hughes lot on the corner of Bloom and Floyd streets 8 a.m.-1 p.m. for free wood chips. Staff will be present to load your truck or trailer. If you do not have either of these, feel free to self-load your container of choice. Please contact Aaron Boggs at 852-8181 or avbogg01@louisville.edu with your questions.
April 14, 2011
Poetry reading and book sale/signing to benefit the Anne Braden Memorial Lecture featuring Sonja de Vries Thursday, April 14th at 4:30pm Ekstrom Library Room 258 Sonja will read from her newly published book of poetry, Planting a Garden in Baghdad and has generously agreed to donate the proceeds from any sales the night of the event to our effort to endow the Anne Braden Memorial Lecture. An endowment would ensure the lecture was a permanent, annual campus/community event at the University of Louisville.
April 13, 2011
The Socially Just Parenting Project “Mickey Mouse Monopoly: Disney, Childhood & Corporate Power” Wednesday, April 13, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. UofL Cultural Center. The Socially Just Parenting Project at UofL is intended to provide resources and forums for parents who want to raise children who will see the world through a social justice lens and who will be committed to promoting social justice. Free and family friendly. Dinner will be served. Please RSVP number of adults and children attending to Marian Vasser at 852-2252 or mrvass01 (at) louisville.edu
April 12, 2011
Garden Commons Composting Workshop Tuesday, April 12th 6-7pm Cultural Center, Conference Room Vaughn Zeller, Executive Composter at Heine Brother's Breaking New Grounds, will give a presentation on the basics of small-scale composting. Compost is the process of turning meal leftovers into nutrient-rich soil for gardening. Vaughn will talk about: -what can be composted? -what shouldn't be composted? -why do plants love it? -who do you start? -does it smell? Free food will be provided by SoupByCycle! And t-shirts and sweatshirts will be raffled. Please RSVP on the Facebook event! Join the mailing list (gardencommons@listserv.louisville.edu) or join the Facebook group to get event updates.
April 9, 2011
Drug Toss - Medication Disposal Event Saturday, April 9, 2011 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. UofL celebrates National Public Health Week with a responsible medication disposal opportunity designed to: 1. Reduce pollution - Medication residues have been found contaminating our water systems as a result of dumping waste drugs into our sewers and landfills. This pollution poses serious threats to people's drinking water and to wildlife. Through this collection, containers will be recycled and all drugs will be incinerated in an environmentally responsible manner, with the waste used to create energy. More information here. 2. Prevent unintentional or accidental poisoning - particularly among children, senior citizens and pets. 3. Prevent drug abuse - If not disposed of or stored properly, these medications can be stolen and re-sold by family members and friends.
Drug-Toss Collection Sites: 1. J.B. Atkinson Elementary Academy 2811 Duncan Street, Louisville, KY 40212
2. University of Louisville Papa John's Cardinal Stadium
3. First Gethsemane Baptist Church 1159 Algonquin Parkway, Louisville, KY 40208
Event Partners: Building Resiliency In Campus and Community (BRICC) Coalition First Gethsemane Baptist Church Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) 7th Street Corridor PAL Coalition Portland Now Prevention Partnership
April 9, 2011
SOUL Service Event: Iroquois Park Saturday, April 9, 2011 9am-Noon Join us for a morning of invasive plant removal from one of Louisville's amazing Olmstead Parks. Closed toe shoes and long pants are required. Pre-register here.
April 7, 2011
Director's Showcase w/ Peter Byck and his film "Carbon Nation" 7 p.m. Thursday, April 7, Floyd Theater, Student Activities Center Director Peter Byck will showcase his documentary, which offers a positive outlook on how — with new ideas about eco-solutions — people might be able to create a greener world. A question and answer session with the director will follow the film. Event is free and is sponsored by the Student Activities Board.
Join the campaign to make UofL a Fair Trade University!
Thursday April 7, 2011 9am, Ekstrom Library Room W210
Inspired by the recent national Fair Trade University convergence at WKU (which just became the 5th school in the country to achieve Fair Trade University status!), UofL students and interested faculty/staff will be gathering April 7th at 9am to begin strategizing for a Fair Trade University campaign at UofL. Learn more about the campaign on Facebook. If you're interested in getting involved, contact Christina Campbell <cecamp06 (at) louisville.edu>.
April 5, 2011
Garden Commons Garden Work Day Tuesday, April 5th 6-7pm Cultural Center, Multi-Purpose Room T-shirt and sweatshirts will be raffled Join the mailing list (gardencommons@listserv.louisville.edu) or join the Facebook group to get the most accurate event details.
April 5, 2011
Restorative Justice Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at Noon Law School Room 275 Free lunch from Expressions of You available @11:30am
Restorative justice is a broad term used to describe a way of thinking, a philosophy or a social movement to institutionalize peaceful approaches to harm, problem-solving and violations of legal and human rights instead of, or in addition to, using retributive models. Restorative justice seeks to repair harm, reduce risk and build communities.
Speakers: Prof. Susan Duncan Ms. Monica Ealy Jefferson County Attorney Mike O'Connell
February 6 to April 2, 2011
UofL Competes in Recyclemania!
Help UofL beat UK in a whole new way! Through April 2nd, UofL is competing against schools around the country to see which university can recycle the most. We've got a great chance to win with our single-stream recycling system that lets you recycle everything in the same bin: all types of plastic, paper, cardboard, metal, and glass. Help the Cards to victory by making sure you and all your friends recycle everything they possibly can anywhere on campus! Details on what you can recycle at UofL are available here. Updates on UofL's standing are available at the Recyclemania website.
March 31, 2011
Solidarity From Egypt to Wisconsin
United National Antiwar Committee
Thursday March 31st from 7:30-9:00 PM. Ekstrom Library room 254
Panel and discussion. SPEAKERS INCLUDE: Sonja DeVries, Filmmaker, Writer, Activist; Amber Duke, ABI; Peter Fosl, Co-Chair F.O.R ; Christian Litsey, So Ind Youth for Socialist Action; LPAC: VietnamVets Against the War, Vets For Peace; Levi Turner, Socialist Action; J. Bronsten, UNAC; Palestinian Support (TBA)
School of Urban & Public Affairs Speaker Series presents: Rachel Weinberger, University of Pennsylvania Lecture: Death by a 1,000 Curb-cuts: How residential parking requirements conflict with environmental goals Thursday, March 31st at Noon Room 200, Urban Studies Institute, 426 W. Bloom St.
March 31, 2011
Climate Change Teach-In Thursday, March 31, 2011 11:00am to 2:00pm What's your Super Power?!Tell us on Facebook. Click for photos from the Teach-In. At five outdoor stations around Belknap campus focused on different themes:
Station Theme
Location
Learning Goals
Activities
WATER
Garden Commons at the Cultural Center
Understand changes in global climatic conditions and how that relates to local weather extremes such as intense storms/flooding. Observations on changes in Kentucky’s climate. How can we adapt?
* Take the Tap Water Challenge! * Learn about rain gardens and stormwater management with Louisville's Metropolitan Sewer District * EDGE Outreach & UofL's Soccer Team on water purification projects in Haiti * Get a reusable mug for sustainable hydration!
FOOD
Red Barn Courtyard
Understand how food habits contribute to climate change.
* Cooking demonstrations! * Free healthy, local, vegetarian food that's easier on you and the planet!
* Information on local food, Farmers' Markets, and Kentucky Proud products
* CSA program sign-ups
TRANSPORTATION
Courtyard between Strickler & Davidson
Understand how transportation choices play a significant role in climate change.
* Bicycle repair/maintenance workshop * Learn to use the TARC bus system for FREE!
* Vehicle emissions simulator
ENERGY
Between Lutz Hall & Shumaker Research Building
Understand the relationship between fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Learn about renewable energy alternatives.
* Find out what a one-ton pile of coal looks like and guess how many piles it takes to power a house or the University * Solar cooker demonstrations
AIR
Under large oak tree at foot of stairs to Schneider plaza (facing Natural Sciences)
Understand the science behind the global carbon cycle, greenhouse effect, historic climate trends, current CO2 concentrations, and efforts to sequester carbon.
* Campus Tree Tour preview with discussion of how trees sequester carbon and reduce energy needs. * Calculate your own carbon footprint!
March 30, 2011
Kentucky Renewable Energy Consortium (KREC) March Quarterly Meeting
Join us at KREC’s March 30 Quarterly Meeting in Louisville. Come to the meeting to hear from a variety of speakers and join in the discussion about renewable energy initiatives such as biomass, agricultural and commercial economic development, state incentives, renewable energy research and environmental sustainability. KREC's March Quarterly Meeting will feature speakers from the National 25x’25 Alliance, Kentucky Department for Energy Development and Independence and updates from KREC-funded researchers on progress toward their project goals.
The meeting will be held on March 30, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET at the Founders Union Building on the University of Louisville’s Shelby Campus.
Register for the March 30 Quarterly Meeting or call (502) 852-0965 for more information.
March 30, 2011
The Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research welcomes Actress and activist Vinie Burrows for a performance of her classic one-woman show "Walk Together Children: The Black Scene in Poetry, Prose & Song." When: Wednesday March 30, 2011 at 4:30pm Where: Brandeis School of Law, Room 275 Free and open to the public. Reception to follow performance. For more information, call 852-6142.
Vinie Burrows, the legendary actor is a cultural ambassador. Born in Harlem Hospital, she was a child actor on radio and then landed seven Broadway shows alongside Helen Hayes, Ossie Davis, Eartha Kitt, and others. Frustrated by the roles available, Vinie created and produced her first one-woman show, Walk Together Children, about the Black experience. Thirteen metropolitan newspapers, gave her critical acclaim, including the New York Times, which called her “a magnificent performer.” She now has eight solo plays in her repertoire, and has performed over 6,000 times in theaters and college campuses on four continents. Among her honors: Proclamation from the N.Y. State Assembly; Actor’s Equity Association Paul Robeson Award; three Audelco’s for Best Actress; Living Legend Award from the North Carolina Black Theater Festival; M.I.T Award for “major contribution to the arts...” Paine College, an historic Black institution, awarded her an honorary doctorate for her stellar work as actor, activist, and scholar. Dr. Burrows is a proud member of the Granny Peace Brigade and was arrested with eighteen grandmothers for protesting the Iraq War. In addition to her theater and political involvement, she is also a Permanent Representative at the United Nations for the Women’s International Democratic Federation. www.vinieburrows.com
Her visit is being co-sponsored by A&S International, Diversity and Outreach Programs-The Commonwealth Center for the Humanities and Society-African American Theatre Program-The University of Louisville Women’s Center-Women’s and Gender Studies Department-Social Change Minor-Louis D. Brandeis School of Law
March 29, 2011
Speaker to discuss fire in Boreal Forests of Siberia Elena A. Kukavskaya, PhD, Russian Academy of Sciences, will present "Fire Emission and the Influence of Fire Severity on the Carbon Balance in the Boreal Forests of Siberia," March 29, 4:30 p.m., Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library. Free. Sponsored by geography and geosciences department.
March 28, 2011
SPECIES COMPOSITION, DEMOGRAPHICS AND ECOSYSTEM SERVICES OF THE RESIDENTIAL TREE COMMUNITY IN LOUISVILLE, KY Shannon Scroggins, UofL Biology Master's Thesis Defense (open to the public) Monday, March 28, 2011 from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. in Life Sciences room 137. Focus will be on: 1. Variation in tree species abundance and distribution, and their ecosystem services in relation to socio-demographic and housing variables; and 2. Effects of two major storms events on residential trees and their ecosystem services in Louisville (the storms being the remnant of Hurricane Ike and the January 2009 Ice Storm).
with Suzy Post, Sam Avery, and Stacy Bailey-Ndiaye
Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library 3:00pm, Thursday March 24, 2011
Social Change Lecture Series on Peace Movements & Nonviolence
March 24, 2011
Green Careers Speaker Series 2010-2011 (Thursdays, Chao Auditorium, 12:15-1pm) Think you might be interested in a green career in the environmental field? Come hear from people who are actually doing it and learn what kind of work is possible and what you should do to prepare yourself.
Thursday, March 24th from 12:15 to 1:00pm in Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium
Tom Fitzgerald from the Kentucky Resources Council will be speaking on environmental law and policy. Tom Fitzgerald is a prominent environmental lawyer who has been involved in numerous issues, especially mountaintop coal removal. He is a wonderful speaker and promises to share great insights on his background and the type of work he does! You won't want to miss the last event in the Green Careers Speaker Series!
This is the final speaker in our series which concludes with:
April TBA - Green Careers Fair (likely during April 11-19 Week of Community Engagement at UofL)
March 22, 2011
Garden Commons Presents DIRT! The movie "Floods, drought, climate change, even war are all directly related to the way we are treating dirt.” Tuesday, March 22nd, 5:30-9pm, Chao Auditorium FREE food provided! DIRT! The Movie takes you inside the wonders of the soil. It tells the story of Earth's most valuable and under appreciated source of fertility-from its miraculous beginning to its crippling degradation. The movie brings to life the environmental, economic, social and political impact that the soil has. It shares the stories of experts from all over the world who study and are able to harness the beauty and power of a respectful and mutually beneficial relationship with soil.
March 22, 2011
Cooking Workshop March 22nd, 12-1:15pm, Campus Health Promotion Multipurpose Room Taught by chef Jim Whaley, these cooking and nutrition workshops will teach you basic cooking skills and great nutritional information. Only $3 per class, including cost of meal! Register at Campus Health Promotion (next to the SAC). Recipe: Polenta with Red Bean Salsa and Greek Surprise Salad!
March 13-17, 2011
3/13-17/11 Alternative Spring Break at Black Mt. Community Garden
This trip will focus on food security issues & green initiatives in the Asheville, NC region--this is our 4th year there because it has been such a successful partnership. We also work with health initiatives "Eat Smart Black Mt." at the elementary school. To learn about Black Mt. Community Garden in NC go to: http://blkmtncommunitygarden.blogspot.com/.
March 13-15, 2011
2011 Kentucky Statewide Workshop on Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency
The Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research at UofL invites you to gather in beautiful downtown Louisville with top researchers from Kentucky universities and industries to discuss the latest developments and challenges in renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. Discover current research across the state and discuss a focused technological road map for commercialization of various renewable energy innovations in Kentucky. Excellent networking opportunity!
Workshop Themes This workshop highlights five themes: Energy storage; Biomass/biofuels; Advanced energy materials; Efficiency and conservation; and Solar. Papers on other aspects, such as policy and other renewable sources, are welcome. Each theme will be organized by leading academic researchers and industry partners. Time will be dedicated for open forums/panels involving speakers and special invitees.
Speakers Cyrus Wadia, Senior Policy Advisor on Renewable Energy to the White House; Gil Sperling, Senior Advisor, EERE; Erin Wilkerson Webb & Michael Hu, Oak Ridge National Labs; Massod Hadi, Sandia National Labs; Rajeev Ram, ARPA-E; Vladimir Bulovic, MIT; Andreas Hauser, National Laboratory, Germany; and many more!
Location: Louisville's Kentucky International Convention Center. More info: Rodica McCoy, rodica (at) louisville.edu, 502-852-6348, http://conncenter.org.
March 13-15, 2011
2011 Kentucky Statewide Workshop on Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency
The Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research at UofL invites you to gather in beautiful downtown Louisville with top researchers from Kentucky universities and industries to discuss the latest developments and challenges in renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. Discover current research across the state and discuss a focused technological road map for commercialization of various renewable energy innovations in Kentucky. Excellent networking opportunity!
Workshop Themes This workshop highlights five themes: Energy storage; Biomass/biofuels; Advanced energy materials; Efficiency and conservation; and Solar. Papers on other aspects, such as policy and other renewable sources, are welcome. Each theme will be organized by leading academic researchers and industry partners. Time will be dedicated for open forums/panels involving speakers and special invitees.
Speakers Cyrus Wadia, Senior Policy Advisor on Renewable Energy to the White House; Gil Sperling, Senior Advisor, EERE; Erin Wilkerson Webb & Michael Hu, Oak Ridge National Labs; Massod Hadi, Sandia National Labs; Rajeev Ram, ARPA-E; Vladimir Bulovic, MIT; Andreas Hauser, National Laboratory, Germany; and many more!
Location: Louisville's Kentucky International Convention Center. More info: Rodica McCoy, rodica (at) louisville.edu, 502-852-6348, http://conncenter.org.
March 12, 2011
Kentucky Conservation Committee Annual Conference Saturday, March 12, 2011 10:00am - 2:30pm University of Louisville, Belknap Campus, Room 311 Vogt Hall KCC’s annual meeting offers an opportunity to stay up-to-date on conservation issues in Kentucky and confer with other knowledgeable Kentuckians. Key topics this year: Kentucky’s Land Stewardship Campaign (Terry Cook, KY Nature Conservancy), Sustainable Energy Alliance (Andy McDonald, KY Solar Partnership), KCC Annual Award, Floyds Fork Urban Park (Dan Jones, 21st Century Parks), and a Legislative Panel to discuss Environmental Priorities (Reps. Joni Jenkins, Mary Lou Marzian, and other invited legislators). - $20 Registration includes lunch of local foods - Tour UofL Sustainability Initiatives after the meeting KCC is the state's only organization dedicated solely to providing a non‑partisan voice for Kentucky's environmental community in Frankfort. KCC works to make sound environmental stewardship a priority for elected officials and voters. Register for the conference here.
March 10, 2011
Salt River Watershed Watch Annual Conference Thursday, March 10, 2011 5-8:30pm Rm 310 of Vogt Hall on the University of Louisville's Belknap Campus Agenda:
6:10-7:15 Bringing Back an Urban Stream Kate Bowditch, River Watershed Association The CRWA has been working to clean up Boston's Charles River since 1965. By looking to the land to find solutions to the river's problems, CRWA has helped bring the Charles back from a "no contact" waterway to one of the cleanest urban rivers in America. CRWA will share their experience on the Charles and show some preliminary results of how their Blue Cities approach might be used in Louisville. Using techniques such as Low Impact Development, green buildings, and green infrastructure restoration, the process works at multiple scales to find the right design approaches. 7:15-7:45 State of the Basin Report Karen Schaffer, SRWW Science Coordinator Karen will review 2010 data and trends collected by our volunteer associates. 7:45-8:00 Inventory Project of Bernheim Forest. Andrew Berry, Bernheim Forest Bullitt County School District will be working with Bernheim Forest to sample water quality weekly in the forest's thirteen streams for several years. SRWW's potential roles could be training students on sampling methods, sampling, laboratory analyses, logistical support, statistical training, mapping, or other. The school district has purchased electronic monitors to provide real-time data. Bernheim is interested in partnering with the SRWW.--Andrew Berry, Bernheim Forest. 8:00-8:15 Beargrass Creek Award David Wicks, All-Around Guy SRWW will host the award of the distinguished Beargrass Creek Award, the bronzed steering wheel of a derelict VW found in the creek, to the person who has done the most to protect Beargrass Creek in the previous year. 8:15 Conclusions Russ Barnett
March 10, 2011
Spring 2011 Celebration of Social Change Internships! Students who have done internships will discuss them; those who have not (yet), can find out about them. And really, it's just an excuse for a party and to get to know other people in the Social Change program.
Cultural Center Faculty Colloquium The Cultural Center and Garden Commons invite you to our March Faculty Colloquium. Join faculty member Brian Barnes and panelists Chloe Crabtree, Jordan DelaGarza and Justin Mog as we discuss the importance of composting, community gardens, political education about food and American's food culture. Wednesday, March 9, noon-1 p.m. in the multipurpose room of the Cultural Center. Free lunch will be provided.
March 8, 2011
100th Anniversary of International Women's Day, Red Barn from 7-9PM.
International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. In some places like China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria, IWD is a national holiday. The University of Louisville will be holding an IWD celebration with musical performances, inspirational readings from UofL Faculty, news clips from IWD celebrations around the world, an info fair, yummy snacks, and wonderful pampering services! The event will be free and open to the public.
Meet local farmers and sign-up for weekly baskets of delicious local produce to be delivered to you at UofL! Subscribe for a weekly selection of fresh, seasonal foods direct from area farmers and complete with a weekly newsletter full of recipes. Costs typically $20-25 per basket, and lower-cost/quantity student shares are available. All UofL students, staff and faculty are welcome to attend and participate.
"How Can We Raise Our Children to Be Socially Conscious and Committed to Social Justice?" Wednesday, March 2, 2011
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Student Activities Center, W314
The Socially Just Parenting Project at the University of Louisville is intended to provide resources and forums for parents who want to raise children who will see the world through a social justice lens and who will be committed to promoting social justice.
Free and Family Friendly! Registration is required. For additional questions and to register, please contact Marian R. Vasser at 852-2252 or mrvass01 (at) louisville.edu. Sponsored by The Socially Just Parenting Project and the A&S Office for International, Diversity, and Outreach Programs http://louisville.edu/artsandsciences/idop.
February 26, 2011
UofL's Anne Braden Institute & Bicycling for Louisville Celebrate Black History Month with a
BICYCLE tour of Louisville's Civil Rights History Saturday, Feb 26 at 12 noon, Meet up at Expressions of You, 18th & Muhammad Ali
That's right, we're taking the Anne Braden Institute's wonderful Civil Rights Tour by Bicycle! Join us for a fun, family‑friendly day of fresh air, friendly folks, and inspiration. Dress for the weather and bring water to drink. We'll have snacks. We'll determine the exact route that day when we get together, depending on the weather & people's inclinations. If you want to join our group to tell us a story about any of the stops along the tour, call Amanda Fuller, Bicycling for Louisville board member, at 502-742‑6692.
BABA week coincides with National Eating Disorders week and aims to: 1.Shine light on recovery, health, and self-care 2.Focus on media literacy 3.Foster a campus community in which everyone will become more aware of how they think about their bodies and how media and advertising affect those thoughts 4.Create a campus community that is more appreciative of the bodies they have, and be challenged to think about how they take care of themselves.
Sustainable City Series: Health & The Built Environment
The fifteenth forum of the Sustainable City Series, HEALTH AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT, will be held on Thursday, February 24th beginning at 6:00 pm at Glassworks (815 W Market Street, Louisville, KY). Join us as DPZ Charlotte Director Tom Low and Nashville Health Impact Assessment Coordinator Jimmy Dills explore tools and techniques for examining and creating healthy, sustainable communities through our built environment. For those interested in exploring this subject even further, we will be offering two workshops at the Urban Design Studio geared towards professionals in a variety of fields (see info below)
Ramsi's Café on the World will be providing food for the event and coffee will be provided by Heine Brothers Coffee. This event is free to the public, however space is limited, so if you or anyone you know is interested please RSVP HERE and reserve your seat for the February 24th event. Thank you for your commitment to sustainability and I hope to see you there.
SCS Supplemental Workshops on the Topic:
• Creating Healthy, Sustainable Communities Through Placemaking - February 25th at Urban Design Studio 9am - 4pm (learn more and register for the workshop here or feel free to call Patrick Piuma for more information)
• Health Impact Assessments Workshop - February 24th at Urban Design Studio 9am - 4pm (more info at udstudio.org in the next day or two, please call Patrick Piuma for more information)
Other Upcoming Events of Interest:
• Pecha Kucha Night Louisville #3 - March 8th, 8:00PM at 21c Museum (more info at udstudio.org)
February 22, 2011
Garden Commons Seed Sprouting Workshop
It's time to start planning your Spring garden and Garden Commons can help!
Tuesday February 22, 2011 6-7pm at the Cultural Center.
We will discuss: -what plants are best grown in the Spring season -best soil mix for sprouting -sprouting containers -lighting -and more! Free vegetarian food will be provided by Smoketown USA. Raffle for FREE GardenCommons t-shirt and sweatshirt! RSVP on Facebook.
February 17, 2011
Green Careers Speaker Series 2010-2011 (Thursdays, Chao Auditorium, 12:15-1pm) Think you might be interested in a green career in the environmental field? Come hear from people who are actually doing it and learn what kind of work is possible and what you should do to prepare yourself.
Thursday, February 17th from 12:15 to 1:00pm in Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium
Environmental educator, David M. Wicks, Ed.D., will share thoughts and insights from a career integrating environmental education in the curriculum from K-12 schools to universities.
David Wicks received his Ed.D. in Educational Supervision from the University of Louisville and his dissertation focused on the development of the foxfire teachers network in the United States. His masters was from Fordham University and it focused on Urban Education his undergraduate degree is in International Environmental Studies from Cook College, Rutgers University. David has served as an adjunct professor in UofL’s School of Education, as the Co-Director of UofL’s Center for Environmental Education, and as the Coordinator of Jefferson County Public Schools Center for Environmental Education, running a 210-year-old, 250-acre working farm and nature preserve, coordinating residential environmental education programs, and supporting environmental education curriculum development in JCPS's 159 schools. His illustrious career also includes serving on the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education, on the Kentucky Environmental Education Council, on the National Center for Children's Environmental Literature, on the National Biodiversity Education Task Force, and as president of the North American Association for Environmental Education.
The series continues throughout Spring 2011:
Mar. 24 - Speaker TBA
April TBA - Green Careers Fair (likely during April 11-19 Week of Community Engagement at UofL)
February 17, 2011
The Social Change Program presents:
Russ Vandenbroucke
Chair, Department of Theatre Arts & Incoming Chair, Peace Studies
“Conscientious Objection Beyond War and the Draft”
Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library Thursday, 2/17, 3:00 pm Free & open to the public For more information, contact Avery Kolers, 852-0453 http://louisville.edu/socialchange/
February 16, 2011
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Peace Corps, UofL and the World Affairs Council present:
The Toughest Job You'll Ever Love: Three Stories of Peace Corps Service in Afghanistan Featuring Returned Peace Corps Volunteers Charlene McGrath and Bill & Judie Schiffbauer
Wednesday, February 16, 2011 · 5:30 p.m. Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library Free Admission. No reservations necessary.
February 15, 2011
RecycleMania Kick-Off Party - Tuesday, Feb. 15th 7:30-9pm at the Red Barn. Featuring: A recycled costume contest (with prizes!), free food, music, and info about recycling on campus.
February 14-17, 2011
Peace Corps Information Sessions at UofL February 14, 12 pm. Houchens Building, Career Services LL03 February 15, 5 pm. Ekstrom Library, Room W104 February 15, 11 am – 3 pm. U of L Job Expo. SAC, Multi-Purpose Room February 17, 8 am – 10 am. Office Hours* Houchens Building, Career Services LL03 *Alternative time available by appointment “Peace requires the simple but powerful recognition that what we have in common as human beings is more important and crucial than what divides us.” - Sargent Shriver More info.
February 11, 2011
Chemical Engineering Department seminar series: Sustainability Initiatives at UofL and what you can do!
Justin Mog, UofL Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives
UofL is addressing sustainability in its operations, administration, research and curriculum. Since 2008, an active university-wide Sustainability Council has been working to make UofL a more environmentally, socially and economically responsible institution. Come find out what we've been up to and learn how you can get involved in UofL Sustainability. Learn more: http://louisville.edu/sustainability/
Dr. Mog came to UofL in August 2009 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned a Masters (1999) and Ph.D. (2003) from the Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies. His graduate research focused on assessing the sustainability of international rural development projects, and his studies took him to Ghana, Costa Rica, and the southern Philippines as a Fulbright scholar in 2001. He continued this work from 2005-2008 when he lived with his wife in Paraguay working on sustainable rural development efforts with the U.S. Peace Corps and Plan Paraguay. He strives to lead by example and minimize his own environmental impact - he is a car-free vegetarian with a fully solar-powered home where he grows the majority of his food. Dr. Mog was profiled by UofL Today (http://php.louisville.edu/news/news.php?news=1553) and was recently featured on the cover of The Courier-Journal with his wife as a "Lean & Green" couple.
February 7, 2011
Careers in Community Organizing for Social Justice available to U of L students and alums!
The Direct Action & Research Training (DART) Center Monday, February 7 at 6:00pm Student Activities Center, Room W303A
DART will be on the U of L campus to discuss careers in the field of community organizing with students interested in empowering their communities and working for social change. After years of research into best practices, experimentation, evaluation, and refinement, the Organizers Institute has become THE elite field school in the training of grassroots community organizers in the country. DART is now accepting applications for the 2011 DART Organizers Institute, the paid, four‑month field school for people interested in launching a career in community organizing. Participants will undergo a combined classroom and field training covering such topics as:
* Entering a community * Identifying and training local leaders * Strategic planning and issue cutting * Relationship and community building * Direct Action on community issues * Fundraising
The DART Center, has built coalitions throughout the country that have won important victories on a broad set of justice issues including:
* Education reform in low‑performing public schools * Job Training * Drugs and Violence * Criminal Recidivism * Living Wage * Neighborhood Revitalization * Predatory Lending * Affordable Housing, etc.
To find out more about DART or to apply, contact Hannah Wittmer at hannah (at) thedartcenter.org or (785) 841‑2680. More info at the DART website.
February 2, 2011
Louisville Sustainability Forum, featuring presentation on UofL Climate Action Plan
Noon, Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Louisville Nature Center, 3745 Illinois Avenue (across from the Louisville Zoo, behind the Tennis Center)
Featured Presentation: University of Louisville Climate Action Plan Justin Mog, Ph.D., Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives
The University of Louisville has committed to integrating sustainability throughout its operations - from how it manage facilities, finances and people to what it teaches in the classroom and research in the lab. The vision is to create a university that is itself a living laboratory for sustainability and a campus community that leads by example and educates as much by what it do as by what it says. The goal is to make decisions which reflect a balanced consideration for environmental, social and economic responsibility and to continually learn. Creating a more sustainable UofL is a dynamic, multi-faceted, long-term process that Justin Mog leads.
The Louisville Sustainability Forum meets the first Wednesday of each month.
January 27, 2011
The Social Change Program Presents: “The Power of Nonviolence” David Cortright, Director of Policy Studies, Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame
Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library Thursday, 1/27 3:00 pm. Free & open to the public
David Cortright teaches peace studies and nonviolent social change at the University of Notre Dame. He was active in the nuclear freeze movement of the 1980s and in 2002 helped to create Win Without War, a coalition of national organizations opposing the invasion and occupation of Iraq. This event is sponsored by UofL's Social Change Program with special thanks to the A&S Dean's Office. Check out David's blog.
Boehl Distinguished Lecture in Land Use Policy The University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law
Annexation, Urban Boundaries and Land Use Dilemmas: Learning from the Past and Preparing for the Future
Professor Judith Welch Wegner Burton Craige Professor of Law University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Thursday, January 27, 2011 6:00 p.m. Room 275, Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville Open to the public; reception to follow (no RSVP needed)
Judith Welch Wegner is the Burton Craige Professor of Law at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Professsor Wegner served as Dean of the University of North Carolina School of Law from 1989 to 1999. She was president of the Association of American Law Schools in 1995, and also served on the national executive committee of The Order of the Coif. She recently served as Senior Scholar at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and principal investigator on the Foundation's major study on legal education. Professor Wegner joined the UNC-Chapel Hill law faculty in 1981, teaching and writing in the areas of land use, property law, and state and local government law, among others. One of her many influential scholarly works is Moving Toward the Bargaining Table: Contract Zoning, Development Agreements, and the Theoretical Foundations of Government Land Use Deals, 65 N.C. L REV. 957 (1987). She received her B.A. Phi Beta Kappa, from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and her J.D., Order of the Coif, from UCLA Law School. She was a law clerk to U.S. District Judge Warren J. Ferguson, an attorney-adviser in the Office of Legal Counsel, an appellate attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice’s Lands and Natural Resources Division, and special assistant to United States Secretary of Education Shirley M. Hufstedler. The Boehl Distinguished Lecture Series in Land Use Policy is one of several law and policy initiatives in land use and environmental responsibility at the University of Louisville, and is supported by the Herbert Boehl Fund, the Kentucky Research Challenge Trust Fund, and the Center for Land Use & Environmental Responsibility.
January 25, 2011
Cooking and Nutrition Workshops Featuring Chef Jim Whaley Want to learn basic cooking skills, acquire nutrition education, and enjoy a great meal? Campus Health Services is offering 4 cooking workshops featuring Chef Jim Whaley where students have the opportunity to cut, chop, learn and eat! First class is being offered Tuesday, Jan. 25th from 12-1pm. The featured recipe will be: Asian Spring Rolls. Class size is limited to 12 so sign up today. Register and pay $3.00/workshop fee at Campus Health Services Student Health Building. Check and credit cards are accepted. No cash, please! You can sign up for one, two, or all of the workshops for the following dates: January 25, February 15, March 22, and April 19
Ms. Ledbetter will be speaking at UofL in conjunction with her keynote talk at the Louisville Metro Human Relations Commission’s Fifteenth Annual Race and Relations Conference. She will be speaking about her experiences championing federal gender equity legislation.
Green Careers Speaker Series 2010-2011 (Thursdays, Chao Auditorium, 12:15-1pm)
Jan. 20 - Sarah Lynn Cunningham, PE The next event in UofL's Green Careers Speaker Series takes place this Thursday, January 20th from 12:15 to 1:00 p.m.in Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium! Environmental Consultant, Professional Engineer & UofL lecturer Sarah Lynn Cunningham will show high-resolution photos of green technologies and designs while explaining what sort of education and training is needed to create, operate and maintain such systems. Spread the word! More info about Sarah Lynn is available here.
We invite you to participate in the 2011 Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day of Service on January 17th, 2011! Volunteer as an individual, join the RSO competition, and/or donate to the Dare to Care food drive. A guest speaker, free food, and transportation to and from the service sites will be provided.
UofL's MLK Day of Service is organized by the Office of Civic Engagement, Leadership and Service and kicks off at 10:30 a.m. in Bigelow Hall, Miller Information Technology Center, Belknap Campus with check-in, T-shirt handouts and last-minute instructions. About 11:30 a.m. volunteers will go the parking lot behind MITC to board buses to their volunteer destinations. Most volunteers will work from noon to 3 p.m. before heading back to campus.
Anyone interested in volunteering can see a list of participating nonprofit organizations and register at Civic Engagement, Leadership and Service. Walk-ins will be accepted the day of the event if sites still have openings for volunteers.
For more information, please contact Toni Solis at 852.3436 or tjsoli01 (at) louisville.edu or stop by the Cultural Center!
Volunteer Opportunities available at:
Olmstead Parks: Shawnee Park- Volunteers will be mulching a playground. Please dress for the weather and working outdoors.
Olmstead Parks: Shawnee and Chickasaw Park- Volunteers will be assisting with a trash sweep. Please dress for the weather and working outdoors.
Highland Care Ministries: Senior Services- Volunteers will interact with elderly dementia and Alzheimers patients, and help facilitate a fun afternoon of Karaoke and Bingo.
Highland Care Ministries: Day Care- Volunteers will assist with light cleaning and yard work. Volunteers might also assist a teacher in the classroom conduct a project for the children.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana- Be a Big for a Day! Participants will act as a Big Brother or Sister for the Day. Please note a background check is required.
Americana- Volunteers will help paint, remove graffiti, and repaint a mural.
Brooklawn Child Services- Volunteers will assist with the MLK Day fair featuring educational booths, games, other activities. This fair will promote acceptance and diversity.
Portland Promise Center- Volunteers will help paint a warehouse.
Presbyterian Community Center- TBA
Cochran Elementary School- TBA
BRYCC Community Center- TBA
Video: MLK Day of Service 2011 About 200 UofL students signed up to participate in MLK Service Day 2011. Students traveled to 12 locations, including the Americana Center, to "put their hands out there and help somebody else." http://uofl.me/ult-ed979z
Dec. 2, 2010 - Jan. 9, 2011
"Contrast and Context: Imaging Peace and Justice" ceramics art show
Ceramic artist and UofL faculty member John McCarthy opens a new show Dec. 2 at PYRO gallery. His students helped create a relief sculpture that honors Anne Braden. The art exhibit focuses on issues ranging from the environment, consumerism, economic and political ethics, gender equity, to racial and cultural diversity. Opening reception is on December 3rd
Location: PYRO Gallery 624 West Main St. Louisville, KY
Film on white privilege and discussion The film "Mirrors of Privilege: Making Whiteness Visible" by Shakti Butler will be the focus of a White Allies for Racial Justice meeting Friday 12/10/10 at 3 p.m. in Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library. The group will watch the film over the next few meetings as part of its goal to help participants develop their identities as allies. For more information, contact David Owen at dsowen04 (at) louisville.edu
Dec. 9, 2010
Mountaintop Removal Guest Speaker: Mary Love is an activist from LaGrange, KY speaking out against the devastating effects of mountaintop removal mining on the communities and land of Appalachia. Ms. Love will be at University of Louisville on December 9th in the Ekstrom Library room W-104 at 6pm. Come learn more about this destructive practice and how you can help end it. Light Refreshments will be served after the presentation. Co-sponsored by the UofL Center for Environmental Policy and Management. Check out the flyer.
Nov. 18, 2010
Green Careers Speaker Series: Maria Koetter, President of business sustainability consultancy Bgreen2. Thursday, Nov. 18th, 2010 12:15-1pm Ekstrom Library, Room W204
The next event in UofL's Green Careers Speaker Series promises to be a great one! Maria Koetter, President and founder of Bgreen2 will be presenting on her experiences starting and running a successful environmental consulting firm. She will speak about the various services Bgreen2 provides to local business and the eco-friendly practices that she helps to implement in fields not often thought of as "green". Bgreen2 introduces a fresh approach to environmental conservation that incorporates the best available science with sustainability or “Green” consulting services. They provide an innovative consulting experience that promotes eco-friendly business practices and assists our clients with achieving their sustainability goals. Bgreen2 practices sustainability and is an industry leader with its “0” carbon footprint mission.
Nov. 8, 2010
Don't miss this year's most exciting and tasty food event on campus...
Monday, November 8, 2010 10am - 1pm, Student Activities Center
Wes Jackson Lecture & "Slow Food" Local Food Tasting
Join us for a celebration of sacred soils and slow food! From 10-11am in the Floyd Theater, permaculture genius Wes Jackson, Founder and President of The Land Institute in Salinas, Kansas will be speaking on Industrialized Farming Policies and Practices:What is the impact on the future of soil quality both in the U.S. and globally? What role do you as students or the university play in sanctioning these policies? The talk will immediately be followed outside the SAC Multipurpose room by a Slow Food event featuring free local food tastings prepared by some of Louisville's finest chefs!
Wes Jackson is the president and founder of The Land Institute. Jackson earned a B.A. in biology from Kansas Wesleyan, an M.A. in botany from University of Kansas, and a Ph.D. in genetics from North Carolina State University. He established and served as chair of on of the country's first environmental studies programs at California State University-Sacramento and then returned to his native Kansas to found The Land Institute in 1976. He is the author of several books including New Roots for Agriculture and Becoming Native to This Place, and is widely recognized as a leader in the international movement for a more sustainable agriculture. He was a 1990 Pew Conservations Scholar, in 1992 he became a MacArthur Fellow, and in 2000 he received the Right Livelihood Award (called the "alternative Novel prize"). Life Magazine named Wes Jackson as on of 18 individuals it predicts will be among the 100 "important Americans of the 20th century". In November 2005, Smithsonian called him one of "35 Who Made a Difference." Visit The Land Institute at http://www.landinstitute.org/
Thanks to our sponsors! Jackson's lecture is co-sponsored by the UofL Center for Environmental Policy and Management and the UofL Center for Land Use and Environmental Responsibility, in connection with the Festival of Faiths. http://www.law.louisville.edu/node/5685. The Slow Food tasting is co-sponsored by Sodexo and the Kentucky Institute for the Environment and Sustainable Development.
Nov. 4, 2010
The Brandeis School of Law Diversity Committee presents--
Thursday, November 4, 2010 12:00-1:30 p.m. in Room 275 Brandeis School of Law
Earth Jurisprudence comes from a shift in consciousness that recognizes that the Earth has rights. It is an expansion of legal protection of the Earth community (humans and environment) through various laws and legal instruments. It is a way of viewing the world that recognizes the inherent rights of all beings to exist and participate in the predator-prey relationships and fulfill their purpose in the web of life. Ecologian Thomas Berry said that we need a new jurisprudence today to address the unprecedented ecological challenges facing us at the end of an industrial era.
Presenter: Patricia Siemen is an attorney and member of the Adrian Dominican Sisters. She is the executive director of the Center for Earth Jurisprudence cosponsored by the law schools of Barry and St. Thomas Universities where she teaches law.
Free, light lunch available at 11:30 a.m.
Please bring your own drink.
Free and open to everyone.
For more information, please contact Robin Harris at 852-6083
Nov. 3, 2010
Let's Talk Lunch "Environmental Justice - What's Going On" Dr. Tommy Parker & REACT Wednesday, Nov., 3 12 p.m. Cultural Center, Multipurpose Room
Environmental violence affects everyone and there are many groups nationally who are fighting on a broad scale to work toward ending it. But do you know what's going on locally? What are the major issues? Who is affected the most? These questions and others will be answered by individuals who are currently working in our communities toward environmental justice.
Sponsored by Black Faculty and Staff Association and the Cultural Center Part of Peace & Justice Week at the University of Louisville-Sponsored by the Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace & Justice
Green Deen: What Islam Teaches About Protecting the Planet Ibrahim Abdul-Martin Monday, Nov. 1 5:30 p.m. Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library
For the past ten years, Ibrahim has been a passionate voice for transforming our pollution based way of life to one that prioritizes our planet and its people. Come join us and hear Ibrahim speak about how Islam and environmentalism can work toward making change. http://www.greendeenbook.com
Sponsored by the Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice Part of Peace & Justice Week at the University of Louisville-Sponsored by the Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace & Justice
UofL uses 50 million sheets of paper in one year. How much of it is really necessary? Find out by participating in World Paper Free Day on Thursday, Oct. 28. To participate, simply make the commitment to not print or copy for that day. Consider alternative ways to file, share or retain information electronically using SharePoint, print to PDF or scan to email. Learn more about World Paper Free Day. Together we can make a difference.
The fourteenth forum of the Sustainable City Series, REDISCOVERING URBAN WATERWAYS, will be held on Tuesday, October 26th beginning at 6:00 pm at Glassworks (815 W Market Street, Louisville, KY). Learn about some local research and planning efforts including Jeffersonville’s Canal District, a study investigating ways to revitalize Beargrass Creek, and efforts to bring economic growth and environmental awareness through the development of paddle-sport recreation in the region.
GUEST SPEAKERS: Tom Galligan - Mayor, City of Jeffersonville, IN Peggy Hagerty Duffy, P.E. - Canal Project Manager, Construction Solutions Dr. Thomas Rockaway, P.E. - Director, Center for Infrastructure Research at the University of Louisville Doug Davis - Owner, River City Canoe & Kayak
Ramsi's Café on the World will be providing food for the event and coffee will be provided by Heine Brothers Coffee.
Customers were the focus of attention at the Thursday, Oct. 21, Gray Street Farmers Market, as organizers said "thanks" to folks for supporting the market and vendors each week. Highlights of the day included Adewale Troutman showing off his skills as a DJ, and all customers were invited to sample free apple cider and Chef Jim Whaley's pumpkin cookies. The last day of the market this year will be Thursday, Oct. 28. Photos.
The University of Louisville Center for Environmental Genomics and Integrative Biology (CEGIB) will be host to a community forum on the social and environmental determinants of health on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 4:30 p.m., at The Nia Center, 2900 W. Broadway.
Linda Birnbaum, PhD, director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), will lead the discussion. The panel also includes UofL scientists and representatives from Rubbertown Emergency Action network (REACT), West Jefferson County Community Task Force (WJCTF), Rubbertown Community Advisory Council (RCAC) and Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness.
Oct. 18-24, 2010
UofL Sustainability Week 2010
Mon. 11am, Noon, or 1pm - Campus Clean-up, groups form outside Ekstrom Library
Mon. 6:30pm - Environmental ethics talk: Dr. Cara Nine, 'Ecological Refugee States’, Ekstrom Chao Auditorium - free local food
Tue. 11am-1pm - Transportation Alternatives Fair -Think Outside the Car, Humanities Quad - free bike tune-ups, maps & schedules
Tue. 12:30pm - Campus Tree Tour, leaves from North Information Center
Sun. 2-5pm - United Nations Day, between Davidson and Strickler– mini peace fair
Oct. 18 - Nov. 5, 2010
Ali Institute brings campus together for Peace & Justice Weeks The Ali Institute and other campus groups want people to be more aware of peace and justice issues and to be able to take action. Event highlights include talks, workshops and two nationally known guests - Ibrahim Abdul-Matin, an author and environmental policy consultant, and Bernice Reagon, a longtime musical and cultural leader in the civil rights movement. Schedule.
Together, from May 1st through September 30th, we rode 36,689 miles on 2,333 rides, including 2,850 miles of bike commuting that prevented 1,831 pounds of carbon pollution.
Congrats to our Grand Prize winner, DJ Biddle, Director of UofL's Center for GIS, who rode 2,655 miles over 109 rides (including 2 days of bike commuting) to earn a $400 voucher to a local bike shop!
Honorable mentions go to last year’s winner, Kamila Bujko, who has since left UofL, but logged 4,092 miles over 163 trips this year; and to our Top Bike Commuter, UofL’s Sustainability Coordinator, Justin Mog, who finished as the 7th Top Commuter in the nation with 1,677 miles of bike commuting over 123 days.
This year’s Challenge may have ended, but it is never too late to pick up some healthy, sustainable two-wheeling habits! Check out our online resources for UofL Bicyclists - with handy maps, videos, and tips for getting around town car-free and care-free!
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The Greater Louisville Sierra Club, invites you to join them as we hear from UofL Sustainability graduate student, Ella Swigler, and learn about her research around local streams using the National Geographic Marine Debris Tracker app. Ella’s work examined the anthropogenic litter trends in Beargrass Creek. This research began as a part of the CEEEM Program (Community-engaged Educational Ecosystem Model) through the Aqlan Lab at UofL. It is an 8-week project founded by the National Science Foundation. The team explored the land use/land cover surrounding each of the three forks, as well as the habitat health and human awareness at various sites along the creek. Each of these variables were analyzed in relationship to the amount of litter observed within the selected sites using the National Geographic Marine Debris Tracker app. To expand the work, Ella explored how this data could be integrated into a hydrologic model to study the litter patterns further. She also examined how the Marine Debris Tracker could support more citizen science projects and sought to find the trends behind anthropogenic litter accumulation that would inform meaningful action steps to reduce the pollution, not only in Beargrass Creek, but for all the critical urban waterways that can be easily overlooked in cities. The importance of connecting citizens to local tributaries and advocating for the conservation of these urban waterways cannot be emphasized enough as crucial components for ultimately healthy rivers and clean oceans. Ella Swigler is pursuing her masters in the Sustainability program at U of L. She completed her undergraduate work at Florida State, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science. Ella had the opportunity to work at the Coastal Plains Institute during her undergraduate studies where she studied the biotic diversity of the coastal plain of the southeastern United States and the water quality of ephemeral wetlands. It was there that she was introduced to citizen science through the institute’s amazing community outreach and environmental education programs. In Louisville, she has continued to gain experience in the field of water quality and watershed conservation, working at the U of L Stream Institute and conducting her thesis research in Beargrass Creek. She enjoys being a part of the clean water efforts through organizations like the Kentucky Watershed Watch and the Ohio River Way. Studying Earth and its beauty is one of her greatest passions. Ella loves learning how communities can restore the environment and improve the quality of life for those who have been impacted by its degradation. In these times of climate change and growing uncertainty for what the future will bring, it is important to hold onto hope and that’s the driving goal of her research. She hopes to always be able to give the data back to the citizens so that, as a community, we can all make informed decisions and work together to create a solution. There is always hope to be found in a group of committed individuals working towards change! Free warm pizza will be served for all attendees, starting at 6:30pm. 
Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our Spring 
The University of Louisville Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and our supportive UofL communities, cordially welcome you to join a conversation with psychiatrist and award-winning author Jonathan Metzl. Dr. Metzl is the author of the groundbreaking book, Dying of Whiteness: How the Politics of Racial Resentment is Killing America’s Heartland. His recently released book, What We’ve Become: Living and Dying in a Country of Arms, looks at a racially charged mass shooting in Nashville, Tennessee, and reexamines how we as a nation should address gun violence. Being a gun violence expert, professor, and psychiatrist is a unique combination that allows Dr. Metzl to speak and write about gun violence in America, and in particular to address stereotypes that link guns with race or mental illness, or that blame mental illness for mass shootings and other gun crimes. Dr. Metzl is the Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor of Sociology and Psychiatry, and the director of the Department of Medicine, Health, and Society, at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. He received his MD from the University of Missouri, MA in humanities/poetics and psychiatric internship/residency from Stanford University, and PhD in American culture from University of Michigan. If you cannot join us in person, there is also an option to attend virtually. Light snacks and refreshments will be available on a first come, first served basis for in-person attendees. For virtual guests, the link will be shared via email closer to the event date. Carmichael's Bookstore has partnered with us to sell copies of Dr. Metzl's books during the event, and Dr. Metzl will be available for a short time to sign books at the conclusion of the event. This is a FREE event, open to all. ASL interpreting provided. Contact hscodi@louisville.edu with questions.
Earth Week Day of Service on Campus
Dr. Crawford is Montague Burton Chair in International Relations, Professorial Fellow at Balliol College, Oxford University, and she will be discussing her book The Pentagon, Climate Change, and War (MIT Press, 2022). In this book she explains how the U.S. military’s dependence on fossil fuels and consequent need to defend the sources of those fuels leads to a cycle of demand, consumption, militarization and conflict. She also explains how the Pentagon has reduced substantially its dependence on fossil fuels, but can do more to make life on our planet sustainable. She will take questions from the audience following her presentation. This event is free and open to the public. 
Join us in UofL's sustainable 
The UofL Sustainability Council invites everyone out to join us at this neighborhood tree planting sponsored by Louisville Grows on the southern edge of our Belknap campus! We seek your volunteer support to help restore the tree canopy in the Lucky Horseshoe neighborhood just south of campus in the area around Churchill Downs. Join us to help us improve the health of the residents in the Lucky Horseshoe neighborhood through urban forestry. Trained Citizen Foresters will lead groups of volunteers to properly plant trees on residential and business properties, and in the right-of-ways along the streets. No experience is necessary, everyone is welcome to come play in the dirt with us! This planting is sponsored by MSD in partnership with Louisville Metro District 15's inaugural Building Our Blocks (BOB) program. Building Our Blocks is an event that seeks to transform a single neighborhood in one day through projects such as tree plantings, home repair, street safety improvements, beautification, and more. The goal is to be proactive in solving issues our community members face daily by bringing city services to their doorstep. Registration begins at 9:30 am. Planting groups depart at 10:00 am. Snacks, coffee and water will be provided. Dress appropriately for the weather and for getting dirty. Closed-toed shoes are required. We will plant trees come rain or shine. 
UofL's Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute’s Baldwin-King Project invites everyone to join us for the inaugural Baldwin-King Memorial Lecture. On the anniversary of the assassination of our dear brother Martin Luther King, Jr., we welcome Sister Harmony Holiday to deliver the inaugural Baldwin-King Memorial Lecture. Read Harmony Holiday's article, "
Please join us at the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research in Ekstrom Library for a meet and greet with Colombian Civil Rights and Environmental lawyer Alí Bantu Ashanti from the Racial Justice Collective. Bantu directs Colombia's Racial Justice Collective and serves as an Expert Commissioner for Justice Reform. Meet him on his international tour stop in Louisville! Ali works with a collective of Afro-Colombian lawyers who joined to defend young people facing police and army repression during massive anti-racist street protests of recent years. Whether in Kentucky or Colombia, all our struggles for liberation are connected. Learn more about Ali here. Alí and the Racial Justice Collective’s work addresses both civil rights and the rights of nature, and his visit to Louisville is part of their efforts to create international networks on shared efforts. Enjoy a light breakfast and the chance to talk with Alí about his work and with staff from VOCAL-Kentucky, who are coordinating his visit to Louisville. VOCAL-KY, the Kentucky Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, Louisville-Showing Up for Racial Justice, and Anne Braden Institute are hosting events throughout the day on- and off-campus. 
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The Louisville Free Public Library's Fast Classes are one-time educational events taught by local experts. Some explore current events, literature, and science; others teach practical skills and history. A Louisville native born in 1924 who grew up in Alabama, Anne McCarty Braden turned her back on a promising career as a newspaperwoman to dedicate herself for almost half a century to fierce advocacy for racial and social justice. Charged twice with sedition and arrested multiple times, Braden remained an outspoken writer and organizer locally until her death in 2006. Dr. Catherine Fosl, Co-Founder of University of Louisville’s Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, will examine how Braden’s message has helped to shape our community and still resonates today. Catherine Fosl, PhD, is professor emerita at the University of Louisville, where she co-founded the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research and directed it for 15 years. Fosl is the author of three books of history, including the award-winning Subversive Southerner: Anne Braden and the Struggle for Racial Justice in the Cold War South. This program is presented by MyLibraryU and is free and open to the public. 
UofL's Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research invites you to a free public lecture with 
UofL student chapter of the American Meteorology Society
The keynote speaker for this year’s Engaged Scholarship Symposium is Lorilee Sandman from the University of Georgia. Sandman is an expert on the institutionalization of community engagement and faculty roles and rewards related to community-engaged scholarship. Her keynote address will explore the transformative power of collaboration between universities and communities as both strategy and scholarship.
The Department of Sociology's annual Rieger Speaker series, centering on the theme of racial justice, equity, and inclusion in higher education, presents a talk by Dr. Antar Tichavakunda titled 'Learning About Belonging Through Black Joy.' This year's focus aims to explore the imperative of achieving and nurturing a sense of belonging in higher education amidst shifting political landscapes. Drawing from his research on Black student experiences, Tichavakunda will illuminate valuable insights into fostering a sense of belonging within the evolving and often divisive landscape of higher education. 
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Alternative Service Break: Sustainability and the Environment
The UofL Sustainability Council and Student Sustainability Coalition invite anyone staying in Louisville over Spring Break (or those not heading out until after Saturday afternoon) to join us at this neighborhood tree planting sponsored by Louisville Grows! If you’d like to hang out with your UofL Sustainability pals, please request to be grouped with the UofL Student Sustainability Coalition in your comment when you 
2024 Minx Auerbach Lecture: Legislating Gender
First Hike of The Season: Louisville Overlook Trail!
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Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free vegetarian lunch! We continue our spring series with UofL's own Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies professor, Dr. Tami Harbolt, speaking on the many ways people and animals can better support each other and live in greater harmony. Dr. Harbolt is a certified humane educator and started a non-profit in humane education. She has also served as a member of 
Clean4Cards Trash Pickup
Sean Sherman, The Sioux Chef
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UofL’s organic campus gardens are great places to relax, reconnect, learn, and savor the sweet taste of sustainability! Students, faculty, staff, and the public are all welcome to come experience the thrill of turning tiny seeds into an abundance of hyper-local veggies, herbs, fruit & flowers. Stop by anytime to sample the goodness and help us keep things watered and weeded. We will gather weekly at both of our campus food gardens throughout the spring semester to harvest, weed, water & plant. Monthly hands-on 
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UofL's Sustainability Council and the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council invite the entire campus community out to help us plant street trees in Old Louisville between Belknap Campus and the Health Sciences Center. With your help, we will be planting 24 trees to fill in canopy gaps on Hill Bend Place, as well as Floyd, Brook, 1st, 4th, and Magnolia Streets. The Chapel doors (on the right side of the chapel facing Woodbine Street) open at 9 am for sign-in, and you can grab a name tag, coffee & donuts, and instructions. Work will begin soon after, with neighborhood supervisors directing all work. Tools will be provided. Everyone is welcome. A pizza lunch will be available at noon for all volunteers back at the Chapel. For additional information contact Herb Fink at 502-552-0399. 
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Clean4Cards Fall Festival and Leaf-Raking
Stop by the Humanities Quad for the 16th annual celebration of all things sustainable at UofL and in our community! Learn what campus and community groups are doing to create a sustainable revolution. Sign-up to get involved and leave with some green freebies, great information, and a smile on your face!
This talk will explore the evidence, research, and importance of the Food is Medicine movement, examine how nutrition insecurity contributes to health disparities between social classes, provide an overview on integrating food and nutrition interventions into healthcare systems, and describe how policies can support access to reimbursable nutrition services. Dr. Mozaffarian's work aims to create the science and translation for a food system that is nutritious, equitable, and sustainable. Some of his areas of interest include healthy diet patterns, nutritional biomarkers, Food is Medicine interventions in health care, nutrition innovation and entrepreneurship, and food policy. Faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members are welcome to attend.
Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free vegetarian lunch! On October 20th, we will hear from Leo Mellen, a student with an incredible passion for mycology and mushroom-growing! This is a workshop for people who are interested in learning more about the bizarre and magical world of mushrooms. You will learn about:
A full week of events to celebrate, raise awareness, and engage your passions for environmental, social & economic justice! Events will include:
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The Campus Tree Advisory Committee is open to all employees, students & community members interested in helping UofL protect & expand our tree population. We meet just once a semester. 
Ignite your purpose; fuel your passion! UofL's Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research presents a free workshop and lunch. Embark on a journey of commercialized innovation as we pay tribute to the late, great visionary Hank Conn. We’ll dive headfirst into cutting-edge renewable energy advancements at the Conn Center and partner companies. Kevin Nolan, CEO and president of GE Appliances, a Haier company, will deliver the keynote address. This is a great networking opportunity. For more information and to register, visit the 
This year’s keynote speaker is Richard Woychik, director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, and the National Toxicology Program since June 2020. Woychik oversees federal funding for biomedical research to discover how the environment influences human health and disease. Dr. Woychik is a molecular geneticist with a PhD in molecular biology from Case Western Reserve University and postdoctoral training with Dr. Philip Leder at Harvard Medical School. He spent almost 10 years at Oak Ridge National Laboratory rising in the ranks to become head of the Mammalian Genetics Section and then director of the Office of Functional Genomics. Full details on the 
To kick off Sustainability Month, Get Healthy Now and UofL’s Sustainability Council are partnering with Organic Association of Kentucky and Barr Farms to discuss sustainable eating and the importance of eating more seasonal foods. Barr Farms will share ways to access local and organic produce and pasture-raised meats through CSA and farmers markets. Get Healthy Now participants can earn 100 points towards their 2024 $40 GHN monthly incentive for attending. 
We continue our fall workshop series in UofL's organic 
Cards Come Together 2023
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The Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute presents Ryan Busse on Firearms in America: The most important test of our democracy. No American freedom is more powerful or symbolic than our right to own firearms because no other freedom has the potential to so immediately impact the life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness of our fellow citizens. Hence, this immensely powerful freedom requires an equally immense responsibility, and how effective we are at balancing the two may well determine whether our democracy can survive. This presentation by Ryan Busse, a former firearms industry executive and author of Gunfight: My Battle Against the Industry that Radicalized America, is an examination of the realities of guns in America by someone who is simultaneously a proud gun owner and very concerned with the ramifications of our current national imbalance. Light refreshments will be served from 5:00-5:30 pm, with Busse's presentation running from 5:30-6:30 pm. This Theodore Sedgwick Distinguished Lecture Series event is free and open to all; 
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Plant a Plant
Each year, S.O.U.L. (Student Outreach Uniting Louisville) brings students, faculty and staff together to complete a few hours of community service throughout Louisville. By volunteering with SOUL, you’ll be helping local community organizations that benefit the environment, nature, houseless populations, youth, and many more groups and communities. The Sustainability Council is offering on-campus volunteer sites for SOUL, including the 
MyLibraryUniversity presents a new Short Course led by UofL Professor of Geographic & Environmental Sciences Dr. Andrea Gaughan. This 4-week course will cover the role that land-system geographers play in understanding, maintaining, and sustaining the environment and well-being of communities across the globe. It will introduce participants to different human-environment systems, discuss how geographers think about them, and foster critical thinking skills for a better understanding of the world around us. This program is free, but 
To increase the number of native plants on campus, UofL's Biology Department and Sustainability Council are organizing this special fall planting event. We received a donation of 768 native plants from Garden for Wildlife. We need your help planting them in the Korfhage Native Plant Garden next to Life Sciences, at the Garden Commons, Urban & Public Affairs Garden, and various other spots around campus. This will not only beautify our campus but also provide essential resources and habitat for pollinators in an urban environment. With all the rain, the Korfhage Garden also needs some weeding. Come dressed to dig in the dirt and pull weeds. We will provide tools and gloves, but feel free to bring your own. Be aware that there is construction around the Speed Museum, limiting vehicle access to the garden so, as always, biking, walking, and taking the bus are your preferred means of getting there! 
Join us in UofL's organic, student-run Garden Commons for a hands-on workshop to help you take full advantage of peak summer fruit season! We will be making a couple delicious items from fruits that are in abundance right now in the Urban & Public Affairs Garden behind Bettie Johnson Hall (426 W. Bloom St.): an apple crisp using apples from our historic Sir Issac Newton apple tree and a vegan pawpaw ice cream using these rich, native fruits that are falling to the ground right now! Don't miss it! Connect with us and get all the details on 
Ever breeze by some of the older buildings on Belknap campus and wonder what their stories are? Now is your chance to hear them! As a part of the 
Sustainability Roundtable: Alisa Zanetti, Lean Leader Management to lead Sustainability and Operations
Cards Commuter Challenge 2023
UofL’s organic campus gardens are great places to relax, reconnect, learn, and savor the sweet taste of sustainability! Students, faculty, staff, and the public are all welcome to come enjoy the bounty and experience the thrill of turning tiny seeds into an abundance of hyper-local veggies, herbs, fruit & flowers. 
Stop by anytime to sample the goodness and help us keep things watered and weeded. We will gather weekly at both of our campus food gardens throughout the fall semester to harvest, weed, water & plant. Tools and gloves provided, but bring bags to harvest into! Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on 
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Changing climate patterns and an increasing number of extreme weather events profoundly impact human health and well-being, posing significant challenges locally and globally. More frequent heat waves, extended droughts, devastating flood events and altered ecosystems all contribute to a range of health risks. Louisville Business First and the University of Louisville Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute are bringing together a panel of experts from different fields – healthcare, government and the arts – to discuss the myriad health impacts of a changing climate and the steps we can take as a community to mitigate them. The event features:
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Join the College of Business' Center for Positive Leadership for a free demonstration of our diversity, equity and inclusion tools. This event aims to help you build awareness and skills that support marginalized employees and cultivate a safe, equitable and compassionate organizational culture where everyone feels valued. Four speakers will present: Dr. Brigitte Burpo, Dr. Cynthia Ganote, Dr. Cherie Dawson-Edwards and Dr. Ryan Quinn. Breakfast, coffee and snacks will be served. 
Red and Black on the Green Juneteenth cookout
You are invited to participate in the first ever Co-op Summit hosted by the University of Louisville at its campus in the Portland neighborhood. The Co-op summit will bring together individuals involved in the Co-op movement and those interested in learning more about co-ops. Topics to be covered in the Summit include:
Bike Month Challenge
Join us outside of CTR for a 
She reinvigorated the UofL LGBTQ+ Faculty Staff Association (FSA) and grew its membership to more than 100 participants, after the group was dormant for a number of years. Sarah was also leader in the transgender community and served as chair of the Transgender Wellness Summit and co-founder of the Kentuckiana Transgender Support Group. She was a role model and mentor to countless individuals, assisting people through their transitions, and could always be counted on for support, assistance or encouragement. 
Why throw out stuff you no longer want, when you can give it to other students?! For this year's Move-Out, UofL urges you to skip the landfill dumpster and fill up the 
Sustainability Council 15th Anniversary Celebration!
The Office of Community Engagement invites you to the 8th Annual Engaged Scholarship Symposium, on the theme of Making a Difference through University-Community Collaborations.
A panel of Louisville community leaders highlighting the importance of collective work in social justice with a feminist perspective:
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Alternative Spring Break trip to Chattanooga
Updates: recent/impending tree plantings, removals and maintenance plans
Friday, March 10th, noon, 139 Shumaker Research Building
International Women's Day
UofL is excited to participate in 
UofL Students for a Socialist Revolution
Details on what you can recycle at UofL here.
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All are welcome at our weekly gatherings in UofL's organic Gardens! Join us to learn (by doing) how to grow hyper-local, super-delicious vegetables, herbs, and fruits! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every Thursday at 12:30pm throughout the spring to plant, weed, water, and harvest. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on 
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December 11-14, 2022
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As part of our efforts to raise awareness and address the issue of bird-strikes into windows on campus, Dr. Sarah Wanamaker, Indiana University-Bloomington, will be speaking about her research on bird-building collisions on college campuses. Sarah Wanamaker is a Research Associate in the Environmental Resilience Institute at Indiana University, where she leads a cross-departmental team of scientists studying bird window collisions. Sarah also leads community initiatives to educate public on strategies to reduce bird window strikes. We now know that North America is home to 3 billion fewer birds than it was 50 years ago. Collisions with buildings are a primary cause of bird mortality; by some estimates, window strikes kill over 100 million birds per year in the U.S. alone. Dr. Wanamaker's team researches the prevalence of fatal bird-building collisions on Indiana University’s campus during spring and fall migration. They are also developing a novel sensor to passively detect window strikes. A goal of this study is to generate data that will be used to lobby for Indiana University to retrofit high-risk windows with mitigate avian fatalities by retrofitting high-risk windows with visible patterns that allow birds to see glass, thereby mitigating avian fatalities.
Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free vegetarian lunch! We conclude our fall series with a close look at the connection between human health and planetary health! Idoia Isusi from UofL's Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology will present to us her research about Particulate Contaminants and Microplastics that cause pulmonary health problems in the lungs.
Tote-ally Sustainable
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with Megan Poole, UofL English professor
The Biology Department Seminar Series presents 
In collaboration with the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards, UofL’s Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice will host the Six Core Principle winners for a morning of inspiration through Fireside Chats. The Six Core Principle Winners are individuals under the age of 30 from across the globe who are continuing Muhammad’s legacy. Led by Muhammad Ali Scholars, these conversations will explore the transformative social change that these young leaders are having in their communities. RSVP REQUIRED 
Jamie Young Wise, UofL assistant professor of pharmacology and toxicology, will be discussing the effects of “forever chemicals,” per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as PFAS that break down very slowly in the environment. These life threatening chemicals are appearing everywhere and have been the subject of many news articles, documentaries and even recent movies (see "dark waters" with Mark Ruffalo and Anne Hathaway). This topic hits close to home and has become a huge issue here in Kentucky.Organized by UofL cancer researcher Levi Beverly, Beer with a Scientist gives the public a chance to hear about research directly from scientists. The 30-minute talk is free and open to the public. 
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UofL Supplier Diversity Vendor Show
Speed Cinema, $12 / $8 Speed members
Historian Emily Bingham traces the origins and permutations of the state song, from its performances across the continent beginning in the 1850s, through its widespread international renown as the state's "brand," to its 21st-century reassessment--a resonant changing emblem of America's original sin whose blood-drenched shadow haunts us still. Introduced by Dean David Owen, Q&S moderated by Brandon McCormack, followed by a booksigning. 
Radical Reptiles
Saturday, Oct. 22, 9am-1pm – 
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Join the Botanical Society to work on a trail re-route project on the Scott's Gap Loop Trail, which is about a 20 minute drive south of campus. Louisville Metro Parks staff will provide training and all gear needed (including gloves, hand tools, and water bottles). After completing the work effort, we'll grab a free lunch at the Dairy Queen in Fairdale - a free combo meal of your choice! Volunteers should dress accordingly - especially wearing a pair of sturdy, close-toed shoes or boots, socks, long pants, layered clothing up top, and maybe even a hat or cap. If you've never done anything like this, you can be assured of a really a good time doing this type of outdoors sustainability work - it's also a great way to deal with stress that all of us feel at times. Once everyone arrives at the Scott's Gap trailhead on the west side of JMF, we'll do a briefing about the activity including work area, tools use, and game plan for the trail re-route.
Cardinal Impact Innovation Weekend 
FINAL 2022 Gray Street Farmers’ Market
Alternative Service Break Fall Break Trip
All are invited to the Botanical Society's first meeting of this semester! This meeting will start with a few introductions of the officers and who we are and then will continue with a presentation about Toxic Plants and what to look out for with Dr. Jeffrey Masters. He is a well-known and beloved professor from the Biology Department with specific interests in pollination ecology, and the biology of both invasive and threatened plant species. He has teaching experiences in human anatomy and physiology, general biology, ecology, and botany. We will also talk about our future events for this semester! 
UofL students, faculty, and staff are invited to join the Department of Urban & Public Affairs for a unique bus tour of Louisville on September 28th, loading at 1:45pm and returning no later than 5pm. The bus will leave promptly at 2pm. Its a intense program. Please bring masks, water, notebooks and a strong stomach (you will see things that might upset you). UPA professor, John Gilderbloom will act as your tour guide, highlighting the work of UofL's Center for Sustainable Urban Neighborhoods. You will explore their partnerships with renewal of the once boarded up Village West into City View Park; 553 brand new apartments that bring pride, respect, and joy; 200 newly built home ownership opportunities by Louisville Central Community Centers; Kentucky African American Museum; and then a drive down Portland Avenue to see the newly developed "rainbow corridor" and signs of renewal with Chromatic Homes and the work of Gill Holland. We will then shift our focus to Rubbertown sites and industries that make the air, water, and soil unsafe and unlivable: coal ash, chemical factories emitting toxins and distilleries causing black mold on nearby homes. There are fifteen extra seats available or UofL faculty, staff, and students. Please make a reservation by contacting Dr. Gilderbloom at John.Gilderbloom@louisville.edu.
Grandmother Power!! panel discussion
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Tuesday, Sept. 20th, 2:30pm, BAB 130
Keep your bike safe, secure, and rolling! In support of 
Carpool Week!
Louisville Maker Faire
Free Bike Tune-ups!
Cards Commuter Challenge 2022
Cyclists will leave from the North Info Center at 12:30pm for a flat, easy ride on bike lanes. Bring your own bike, or borrow one from 
Join us for a free film screening and keynote discussion with Reena Evers, daughter of Medgar and Myrlie Evers. This will be the first in a UofL series of events leading up to Juneteenth 2023 highlights the journey to freedom for African American descendants of enslaved persons. Aug. 31st is the 
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Cards Commuter Challenge 2022
Gray Street Clean Up
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UofL Social Justice Youth Summer Camp
Tickets available here
The second session of the 
The Louisville Sustainability Council’s 
UofL's Sustainability Council is proud to host the 2022 Annual Meeting of the 
Warm weather has returned and Bike Month is here! Bicycling is a very low-cost, pollution-free way to get around that offers so many benefits to your health and wellness…but are you mentally prepared for bike commuting? Are you excited to dust off your bicycle, but have some questions and concerns? Intimidated by traffic? Scared to ride on Louisville's streets? Uncertain about how to carry things, lock your bike properly, or keep your bike maintained? And what about those green LouVelo bikeshare bikes? Join us for this workshop to boost your confidence and get your questions answered! In this hour led by experienced Louisville bike commuters, we’ll help you learn to ride safely and confidently around town in all kinds of weather while getting exercise, having fun, and slashing your carbon emissions. We’ll also share how you can win fabulous prizes by riding with 
Join us as we partner with District 6 Metro Councilman David James and Brightside for an Old Louisville neighborhood cleanup. Starting at 4th and Oak Streets, we will clean-up streets and alleyways from 1st Street to St. Catherine. Garbage bags, gloves and lunch will be provided. Registration required. Participation in Cards Come Together is entirely voluntary. Staff can use Community Service Leave (CSL) but should obtain supervisor approval before registering to participate. 
UofL's first Little Free Library is being installed at the Garden Commons, thanks to our friends at UofL's Resilient Families Project! Come on out to celebrate this milestone with us. Bring a book. Take a book.
While it may be true that 
The UofL School of Public Health and Information Sciences is hosting a virtual event Wednesday, April 20, featuring Steven Luby, professor and James H. Steele D.V.M. Professorship, UTHealth School of Public Health. He’ll discuss, "Preventing Human Extinction as a Public Health Priority." Learn how multiple threats, including armed conflict, synthetic pathogens and artificial superintelligence, could lead to human extinction by the end of the century. The global public health community should take these threats seriously and work to prevent them. 
Shuji Nakamura, winner of UofL’s Leigh Ann Conn Prize for Renewable Energy for 2019, will give a public lecture on Monday, April 18tj./ A world-leading pioneer in sustainable energy technology, Nakamura is recognized for his solid-state light-emitting diodes (LED) technology. His LEDs have 10 times the efficiency of incandescent lighting, twice the efficiency of fluorescent bulbs and last 30 to 40 years. 
On April 13th, ELSB's Animal Welfare and Green Initiatives will be hosting an educational workshop in partnership with Beeing2gether, a local black-owned honey and bee farm. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about how our waste and carbon footprint are having a severe impact on our Earth and are detrimental to essential species that sustain us, specifically bees. Our guest speakers, Keith and Shawn, will talk about the bee industry, how managing and taking care of bees works, how honey is produced, how climate change is impacting the bee population, and how our consumption of certain products is harmful. ELSB will be offering free raw honey, reusable, plastic-free bee's wrap wax paper, and homemade soap at the event! UofL Dining will also be offering local honey lavender shortbreads and honey lemon iced tea. Please bring your friends and let's "bee" educated on how protect our little friends! 
UofL's Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research and the Speed Art Museum are hosting a screening and talkback of the new documentary Truth Tellers. This Richard Kane film chronicles the lives of courageous past and present activists fighting for racial equity, environmental justice, and indigenous rights through the eyes of beloved Maine artist Robert Shetterly. Shetterly has painted over 250 portraits of truth-tellers including the Institute's namesake, Anne Braden. He calls his project Americans Who Tell the Truth. During the talkback, Rob Shetterly will be joined by activists Bree Newsome-Bass and Maulian Dana, both of whom are featured in the film. Bree Newsome-Bass, an artist and activist, is well-known for her act of resistance in her removal of the Confederate flag from the South Carolina State Capitol in 2015. Maulian Dana, also an artist and activist, is the first individual to hold the position of the Penobscot Nation Tribal Ambassador. Proof of vaccination is required and masks are recommended, but not required. This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required.
The UofL Sustainability Council and Student Sustainability Coalition invite you to join us for a special movie viewing of 
University of Colorado Boulder's Dr. Karen Bailey will discuss her ongoing work to understand human-environment interactions for the intersecting goals of wellbeing of vulnerable populations, equity, and conservation. She will share findings from research across Sub-Saharan Africa with smallholder farming communities living in conservation landscapes. She will focus on case studies from Southern and East Africa to highlight the importance of social capital and local organizations to support sustainable rural livelihoods and conservation goals under changing climatic conditions. She will also briefly describe her work to supporting justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM. This is part of the Geographic and Environmental Sciences Seminar Series. Contact mlroch01@louisville.edu
Sustainable Tote-bag Making Night
UofL's Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice’s annual symposium, co-sponsored by CODRE, University Libraries, and the Anne Braden Institute, addresses the question: “What can we learn from Muhammad Ali about standing up for peace today?” Plenary Sessions in the morning address how Ali inspires young people and how artists are standing up for peace and are inspired by Muhammad Ali. Dr. Raymond Green will speak about the Muhammad Ali social justice magnet at Central High School. Hannah Drake will speak about how Ali inspires her as an artist. The keynote speaker is Ambassador Shabazz (Malcolm X’s eldest daughter).
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Thursday, March 24th, 5-7pm, Strickler Hall 102
Student Sustainability Coalition
Updates: recent/impending tree plantings, removals and maintenance plans
UofL's Green Heart Project and 
Join us for the 2022 Minx Auerbach Lecture in Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies, featuring Rafia Zakaria! Rafia is a lawyer, writer, and former board member of Amnesty International USA and a columnist for The Baffler and the Pakistani newspaper Dawn, whose writing also regularly appears in outlets such as The Guardian and The New York Times Book Review. She is the author of Against White Feminism: Notes on Disruption, an audacious examination of how white privilege and white supremacy have led to an American feminist movement dominated by white women, and what needs to happen now to change the future of feminism for the better.
The Department of Sociology's 2022 John H. Rieger Speaker Series will host Dr. Victor Ray, Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminology and African American Studies at the University of Iowa and a nonresident Fellow at The Brookings Institute. His research applies critical race theory to classic sociological questions. In his talk, Dr. Ray will develop the concept of racialized burdens as a means of examining the role of race in administrative practice. Racialized burdens are the experience of learning, compliance and psychological costs, which serve as inequality reproducing mechanisms. To develop this concept, he examines the role of administrative burdens in the US state from the theoretical perspective of racialized organizations. Using examples from attempts to access citizenship rights – via immigration, voting and the social safety net – he illustrates some key points. First, racialized burdens combine access to resources and ideas about racial groups in ways that typically disadvantage racially marginalized groups. Second, while still promising fair and equal treatment, racially disproportionate burdens can be laundered through facially neutral rules and via claims that burdens are necessary for unrelated reasons. Third, racialized burdens emerge when more explicit forms of racial bias in policies or administrative practices become illegal, politically untenable or culturally unacceptable. Racialized burdens neatly carry out the “how” in the production of racial inequality while concealing, or providing an alibi for, the “why.” This event is free and open to the University community, but registration is required. For those wishing to attend via Zoom, please 
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What We Mean When We Say "Divest"
Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability
The first in our lineup of great speakers for the Geographic and Environmental Sciences Seminar Series this semester will be Dr. Mary Brydon-Miller of the UofL College of Education and Human Development, and Extraordinary Professor, North-West University, South Africa. Mary will present on "Citizen-led Science/Science-led Citizens: Building Public Response to Climate Change through Participatory Action Research." Action to address the global climate crisis requires broad community engagement as both consumers and as citizens. As researchers and educators, it’s our responsibility to insure that this kind of participation is informed by robust scholarship, but we must also seek to address the questions and issues of greatest concern to our communities. This kind of citizen-led science will only be effective in creating positive change, however, if we have science-led citizens. Unfortunately, recent experience with the pandemic, as with the climate crisis, has made it clear that there are significant barriers in achieving this goal. Participatory Action Research can be used to involve community members as active and informed partners by combining popular education, community-based research, and activism. This presentation will provide an overview of PAR and discuss specific examples of how this approach is being used to address the climate crisis locally and globally.
Celebrating Indigenous Heritage
Join the UofL Sustainability Council as we continue our Fall 
Rally for Divestment
The Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research is thrilled to announce that Elizabeth K. Hinton will present the 15th Annual 
Advancing Social Justice: The Four Roles of Social Change
Join us for this week's Biology Department Seminar featuring 
Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free vegetarian lunch! We continue our fall series on last Fridays at noon with a workshop in honor of UofL Arbor Day, featuring a pancake party in which you can sample some of the maple syrup we made from campus trees last winter!! As we eat, we will learn about 
HRtalks Wellness Workshop: Plant-Based Diets
Women and Climate Change Symposium
Join the UofL Sustainability Council as we continue our Fall 
When was the last time your race played a role in your interactions with your colleagues, neighbors, and people you meet here in Louisville? In this talk, Dr. Kalasia S. Ojeh will give a history, definition, and description of critical race theory, and discuss race relations at the national level relative to our everyday localized experience. Dr. Ojeh is Assistant Professor in the University of Louisville's Department of Pan-African Studies, and a 2020-2021 Commonwealth Center for the Humanities and Society Faculty. She is editor of the Journal of Social Problems and the Co-Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee for the College of Arts & Sciences. 
Join the UofL Sustainability Council as we continue our Fall 
This presentation is part of the Geographic & Environmental Sciences Seminar Series. It is crucial in planning for an equitable future that all citizens have access to fair and affordable housing. To do so, we must confront the past in order to move our land use practices forward for all. The themes presented throughout the interactive exhibit, “
UofL Botanical Society First Fall Meeting
Join the UofL Sustainability Council on August 31st as we kick-off our Fall 
Cards Commuter Challenge 2021
(meet at Humanities Quad) 
Congratulations go out to ULPD staff, Jessica Stivers, who logged the most trips (71 bus rides!) and to our Grand Prize $250 raffle winner: Valeryia Kukharskaya, a REACH student assistant from the Class of 2023, who logged 416 miles over 32 carpool commutes, preventing 169 pounds of carbon pollution.
Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability
All are welcome at our weekly group workdays in UofL's organic Garden Commons at the southwest corner of Strickler Hall, east of the Speed Art Museum Parking Garage, and across the walkway from the Biology Department's 
Pollinator Garden Workday
Idlewild Butterfly Farm garden workday
Scott's Gap Hike and Trash Cleanup
Monday, June 21st, 5-7pm, online
Juneteenth: A Long Time Coming
This talk will explore the patterns and habits that often make race a difficult topic to discuss. Reading excerpts from her forthcoming book, You're Likely Not a Racist: Answers for Curious White People, Teresa Reed will share both data from research and insights from her own life experience. She will explore the paradigm that perpetuates racial tension and will argue for a new paradigm that can bring understanding, healing, and hope. She will also address some of the awkward, but honest questions about race that White people are often afraid to ask. The outcome of her talk will be the sense that there is a path forward for all who seek diversity, equity, inclusion, and understanding. Teresa Reed holds a Ph.D. from Indiana University, where she studied in Music Theory, Music History and Literature, and African American History. She spent twenty-five years at The University of Tulsa, serving there as Professor of Music, Director of the School of Music, Associate Dean, and Director of the African American Studies Certificate. She has authored three books, two of which have won national awards. She currently serves as Dean of the School of Music at the University of Louisville. Her fourth book, You're Likely Not a Racist: Answers for Curious White People, is forthcoming later this year. 
2021 National Bike Challenge
Team UofL
Congrats to our Grand Prize winner, DJ Biddle, Director of UofL's Center for GIS, who rode 2,655 miles over 109 rides (including 2 days of bike commuting) to earn 
The Sustainability Council is partnering with the Employee Success Center to offer a free 
Friday, April 16th, 11am, online
Rain Barrel Making Workshop
The Department of Sociology's Jon H. Rieger Speakers Series will feature Dr. Cathy Kuhn on April 8th. Dr. Kuhn joined the Metropolitan Housing Coalition as its Executive Director in the fall of 2020. She has been working in the homeless and housing field for over 20 years, serving as the Chief Strategy Officer at Families in Transition, a large homeless and housing provider in New Hampshire, as well as serving as the Director of the New Hampshire Coalition to End Homelessness, a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding effective solutions to homelessness through research, education and advocacy. Dr. Kuhn holds a PhD in sociology/urban studies from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in resource development. Both her master’s thesis and dissertation were applied research projects aimed at enhancing delivery and outcomes of key federal housing programs. From 1997-1999, Dr. Kuhn lived in Panama where she served as a Peace Corps Volunteer teaching environmental education in primary schools. Currently, Dr. Kuhn is also an Adjunct Professor of Sociology, with experience teaching at numerous colleges and universities. Attendees are asked to register for the event 
Solve Climate by 2030: Kentucky Climate Solutions Dialog
Sustainability Roundtable: Josh Miller, IDEAS xLab
Join the UofL Botanical Society at Iroquois Park for a Scavenger Hunt! We will be making mandalas out of the pieces of nature that we find. And then we will be stamping some t-shirts with what we find!! It's going to be a great time to meet people and to get a free t-shirt! It is going to be totally fun, awesome, and will be a great introduction into spring. If you plan to attend this event, please 
Meet the Professor - Dr. Cate Fosl "You Can’t Be Neutral: Institutionalizing Anne Braden's Anti-Racist Activist Legacy at the University of Louisville"
The Ohio River Discussion Series will be featuring Architecture, Political Science and Engineering students from UofL and the University of Cincinnati who will share multidisciplinary projects highlighting the Ohio River. The students will also reflect on the future as envisioned in the Ohio River Basin Plan. If you would like to attend, please 
UofL Native Plant Garden Expansion Workday
The UofL Brandeis School of Law's 
Join the UofL Botanical Society for our first hike of the semester! It's been a crazy winter and we are really excited to get back out there! This hike is a change of scenery from our previous hikes. Caperton swamp is located just off River road on the corner of Indian Hills Trl. Spring is here and we are ready to go check out what mother nature has been saving up for! Come prepared! Wear comfortable, waterproof shoes, long pants, and dress for the weather. We will be out here rain or shine! 
Winter Sustainability Literature Club
Join us for a conversation with entrepreneur and author Clifton L. Taulbert as we look back at the 1921 Tulsa race massacre and destruction of Black Wall Street, and how its impact is still being felt today. Hosted by UofL alum OJ Oleka, this conversation is sure to be an enlightening look at a dark time in our country’s history. Clifton Taulbert "returns" to the Center for Free Enterprise Menard Family Lecture Series, having visited the university in person last February. He is an award-winning author of 14 books, an entrepreneur, business consultant, and international speaker. He is currently the President and CEO of Roots Java, a national coffee supply company wholly owned by African Americans.
Garden Commons Spring Workdays
Growing Mindfulness Initiative: Virtual Kickoff Event
Old Louisville Tree Planting
Pop-Up Drop-Off Recycling Event!
EcoReps Workshop: Louisville Community Grocery
Eco-Hop
Calling In The Call Out Culture
Food Apartheid
Your Vote is Your Voice/Su Voto es Su Voz
Join us for the 13th annual celebration of all things sustainable at UofL and in our community! Learn what campus and community groups are doing to create a sustainable revolution. Sign-up to get involved and leave with some green freebies, great information, and a smile on your face! 
Volunteer Tree Planting with Louisville Grows
Farm To Table Market
Please join the Muhammad Ali Center for our next program in our ‘I Am America’ Racial Justice Virtual Program Series as we explore the myth of color blindness in America. Our panel will examine how the seemingly benevolent idea of not seeing race actually helps perpetuate racism in our society. Our panelists include:
PROGRAM
Ohio River Basin 2020 Summit
This year marks the centennial of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote nationally. The story of the long battle too often excludes the role of Black women who played significant roles in the ratification efforts. Hosted by the Brandeis School of Law, this panel conversation gives a general overview of the suffrage movement both nationally and in Kentucky, and it reframes that history by telling the stories of some of the key “hidden figures” of the movement. It will connect that history to the voting rights activities of the 1960s and voting in 2020 and the Black Lives Matter movement.
Please join us for UofL's 
Garden Commons Workshop: Divest UofL & Just Transition
The Engage Lead Serve Board's Green Initiatives committee is presenting an event that highlights local organizations that are doing work in fields related to sustainability in the Louisville community. There will also be speakers from some of the organizations to go deeper in to their involvement and the unique opportunists they can provide. There will be two parts to the event - we'll start with an in-person tabling where you can take home prizes and that will be followed by a presentation on more information happening later in the evening. Come out have a great time, learn about service opportunities, and ways to stay involved.
Incentivizing Sustainability Through Carbon Fees
Pollinator Garden Workdays
Friday, Sept. 11th, 11am-noon, online
Social Justice Film Series: The Stake of Strides
Sustainability Roundtable: Envisioning UofL as a Living Laboratory of Sustainability
Wednesday, Aug. 12 – Friday, Aug. 14
Saturday, Aug. 15
Why You Should Start Reading Wendell Berry in 2020
Why We Need 'Walden' Right Now
ACC Sports Sustainability Symposium
Louisville’s Urban Heat Island: More Than Just Hot Air
Film & Panel: The Beecher Terrace Story
Please join us for this talk by Dr. Nicholas Kawa, Department of Anthropology, Ohio State University, hosted by UofL's Department of Anthropology. Prior to industrialization, human excrement was commonly employed as a resource for agricultural fertilization. Following the advent of the hydraulic sanitation system, however, it became increasingly channeled into waterways rather than reincorporated into terrestrial agro-ecosystems. To counter this trend, more and more cities in the US are looking to treated sanitation waste, or “biosolids,” as a sustainable source of agricultural fertilizer. This presentation reports on a collaboration between Ohio State faculty and students in anthropology, architecture, and landscape architecture to design and implement a demonstration garden that makes legible the hidden processes by which human waste is transformed into an agricultural resource in the American Midwest. Ultimately, this presentation considers both the limits and possibilities of challenging social taboos surrounding human waste and the implications it has for our food system.
Legal Passing: Navigating Undocumented Life and Local Immigration Law
Please join us for UofL's 
REDUCE & RECYCLE! Help the Cards to victory by avoiding disposables (bring your own mug, bottle, plate, etc.) and fully utilizing UofL’s amazingly easy, single-stream recycling system that lets you recycle everything in the same bin, everywhere on campus: all types of plastic, paper, cardboard, metal, and glass! 
Residence Hall Conservation Throw-Down! - February 4-24, 2020
Bettie Johnson Hall
Sustainability Roundtable: Commuting Trends at the University of Louisville
China's Rustbelt? The Decline of Northeast China
Sustainability Roundtable: Decentralization and Democracy in Self-Governing Societies
UofL's 1st Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Resource Fair
Kentucky Conservation Committee 2020 Legislative Summit
The League of Women Voters of Louisville invites you to a discussion with Mr. Richard Harrison, executive director of ORSANCO (Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission), regarding the League’s position letter sent to ORSANCO and water quality challenges to our beautiful river. This will be a very informative discussion about our river and the continued challenges to maintain it and keep it clean, featuring a panel of speakers including:
Please join us for UofL's 
Wednesday, Nov. 20th, 5:30pm, School of Music Comstock Hall
Friends, Not Food
The UofL College of Arts and Sciences’ diversity and community engagement programs office offers these free, public forums with the Yearlings at the civic club’s 4309 W. Broadway location. Climate change is affecting the American people in far-reaching ways. Related impacts are evident across regions and in many sectors important to society—such as human health, agriculture and food security, water supply, transportation, energy, and ecosystems. As urban areas develop, changes occur in their landscape. buildings, roads, and other infrastructure replace open land and vegetation. These changes cause urban regions to become warmer than their rural surroundings, forming an "island" of higher temperatures in the landscape. Urban heat islands increase demand for energy consumption during the summer when temperatures rise. As a result of increased energy consumption, there is an increase in air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Join us as our distinguished panel discusses the impact of the urban heat island on West Louisville residents.
Meet the Professor - Dr. David Owen, On Racialized Whiteness
From Slave to Criminal with One Amendment: 13th Film Screening
Rushan Abbas, an Activist for the Uyghers/Uighers of Western China
Forks Over Knives
Paris to Pittsburgh
Current Revolution
The Old Louisville Neighborhood Council requests the help of volunteers from the University community to assist with the Central Park Fall 2019 Improvement Day. The park clean-up and improvement activities are part of a larger county-wide clean-up event sponsored by Brightside and Metro Parks. Work will include cleaning out catch basins, the amphitheater, planting beds, mulching, painting, and other activities to prepare the park prior to the winter. Volunteers will assemble at the Old Louisville Neighborhood & Visitors Center in Central Park 8:30 am prior to activities starting 9:00.
Business-as-Usual is Killing Us! The need for institutional weirding in the age of global climate weirding.
Farm-To-Table Dinner & 
Urban Agriculture: How You Can Make An Impact!
Garden Commons Workshop: Fermentation
Please join us for UofL's 
The next guest speaker in the Envirome Institute Medicine Seminar Series is Dr. Sharrelle Barber from Drexel University. Dr. Barber will present "At the Intersection of Place, Race(ism), and Health: Residential Segregation and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in the United States and Brazil.” Dr. Barber is currently an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and the Urban Health Collaborative at the Dornsife School of Public Health, Drexel University. She is also a faculty affiliate of the UCLA Center for the Study of Racism, Social Justice, & Health. Her research focuses on the intersection of “place, race, and health” and examines the role of structural racism (i.e. concentrated economic disadvantage and residential segregation) in shaping health and racial/ethnic health inequalities among Blacks with a particular focus on the Southern United States and Brazil. To that end, she has conducted a series of empirical investigations in the Jackson Heart Study based in Jackson, Mississippi and the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health, a multi-site cohort study based in six urban centers across Brazil. Dr. Barber’s research employs multilevel analysis and spatial techniques and draws heavily from theories that take a socio-ecological approach to understanding health and health inequalities. Ultimately, Dr. Barber hopes her research will inform the development of multi-level, multi-sector policies that will address the underlying structural determinants of health through economic and social policy initiatives. Dr. Barber holds a Doctor of Science degree in Social Epidemiology from the Harvard School of Public Health, a Masters of Public Health degree in Health Behavior and Health Education from the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Bennett College for Women.
Louisville Grows - Green Heart Tree Planting
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: WaterStep - Safe Water Sustainably Secured
Please join us for UofL's 
Friday, October 4, 6 pm
Research!Louisville 2019 awards ceremony & keynote address
Sustainability Roundtable: Mark Wourms - Bernheim Forest Under Threat
Redlining Louisville: The Racist Origins of Real Estate, Planning and Wealth
Garden Commons Workshop: Food Justice with New Roots
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: 
Women's Equality Day and Voting Rights Act
Cards Commuter Challenge
Every Commute Counts
Shred Day!
Butterfly Count at UofL's Horner Wildlife Sanctuary
Bike Together Day!
Gray Street Farmers’ Market
National Bike Challenge!
Climate Anxiety and Meditation Workshop
Please join us for UofL's final 
UofL J.A.M. (Justice And Music)
Organizing vs. Activism 101 Training
Please join us for UofL's 
The Ecohydrology of Large Rivers and Implications for Harmful Algal Blooms
UofL will participate in 
Sketching Louisville’s growth in streetcar rail lines
J. Blaine Hudson African World Academy Presents
Trasketball
Please join us at this cultural program and spoken-word event at and about the very cool exhibit currently showing at UofL’s Hite Art Gallery in Schneider Hall. It is cohosted by UofL’s Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, the Black Scene Millennium (see www.blackscene.org), and Louisville Showing Up for Racial Justice (L-SURJ). This cultural program focuses on issues of identity in the struggle against racism and in other social justice movements since Stokely Carmichael's 1965 call to "organize your own." There will be conversation, snacks, and spoken-word, including an open-mic part of the program. In 1965, Stokely Carmichael and SNCC made a historic call for Black Power, as well as a directive to all racial justice supporters to organize in their own communities. Groups like the Panthers, the Young Lords, the Young Patriots, and many others responded. Fifty years later, Louisville native Daniel Tucker invited artists and cultural workers to produce new works reflecting on this call to “organize your own” in the struggle against racism. The resulting 
Please join us for UofL's 
Activate U
Joshua Poe - a nationally recognized city planner and community organizer who began his career organizing around housing, labor, and economic justice issues. In 2017 he authored and published the interactive storymap, Redlining Louisville: The History of Race, Class, and Housing in Louisville. He is a pioneer in documenting and exposing how city planning was weaponized as a tool to deny Black people land ownership and access to the accumulation of generational wealth. His work on the history of city planning, inclusive design and equitable development makes him a featured speaker nationally. He is currently working on developing equitable development strategies, organizing around anti-gentrification efforts, creating equity metrics for program and project evaluations, and addressing root systems of power to create sustainable social change.
Pizza & Politics with Adam Edelen
Join us each month for interesting and informative presentations, dialogue and networking about sustainability issues. At each meeting there is one featured presentation and one or two shorter presentations, discussion, announcements, and opportunity for networking and building our community. This month’s featured presentation will be about the UofL Phoenix House with W. Mark McGinley, Professor and Endowed Chair for Infrastructure Research, in the Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, at UofL’s J. B. Speed School of Engineering. The Phoenix House is a permanent housing solution prototype for disaster relief that inspires a conscious lifestyle to save energy and money. It functions as a self-sustaining house: capable of producing all of its energy from photovoltaic panels, and recycling much of its own water. It can be assembled rapidly using two prefabricated modules: one main living core, and a secondary bedroom module. It is constructed using durable, low-maintenance, and reclaimed materials. The open floor plan and vaulted ceiling visually maximize space. The Phoenix House supports green living by rebuilding more efficiently and becoming less reliant on non-renewable energy sources. The Phoenix House is the 2013 Solar decathlon entry by the University of Louisville, Ball State University and University of Kentucky. A brief overview of the design and construction the home will be given. Dr. McGinley is a structural engineer and building scientist with more than 30 years of research and forensic engineering practice in building systems. He joined the faculty in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Louisville from North Carolina A & T State University where he was Chair of the Civil, Architectural, Agricultural and Environmental Engineering Department.
Bettie Johnson Hall
Please join us for UofL's 
Cardinal Cupboard Grand Opening
Join us for our monthly EcoReps Lunch & Learn workshop featuring a free vegetarian lunch and locals making a difference in sustainability! To kickoff the spring series on Friday, Jan. 25th at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210, we'll hear from Executive Director Lissa McCracken and Speed School student engineer, Alex Beebe, of the 
UPA Spring 2019 Lecture Series: Brandon Coan, District 8 Councilperson
Sustainability Roundtable: Dogs, Sustainability, and Health
GRASS Holiday Party
Holiday Cards Buy Local Shopping Tour
World Philosophy Day celebration & discussion: Justice & Migration
Why We Should Read Frederick Douglass in 2018
Sex Trafficking, Art & Advocacy
More than Meats the Eye
Louisville Mayoral Candidate Forum
Inner Sustainability Retreat
UofL's 
The UofL Kentucky Author Forum presents Casey Gerald, author of There Will Be No Miracles Here in conversation with Van Jones. Casey Gerald grew up in Oak Cliff, Texas and went to Yale, where he majored in political science and played varsity football. While studying for an MBA from Harvard Business School, he cofounded MBAs Across America. He has been featured on MSNBC, at TED and SXSW, on the cover of Fast Company, and in The New York Times, Financial Times, and The Guardian, among others. He currently lives in Los Angeles, CA.
Your donations can help us realize this vision by supporting initiatives such as:
About the Ambassadors for Health In All Policies
A morning keynote and book signing by sustainability and environmental pedagogy expert, 
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Why Solar Power Is Important To Louisville Now
Please join us for UofL's 
National Voter Registration Day
Sustainability Roundtable: Government Support of Community-Managed Urban Gardens in Chicago and Louisville
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Intro to Eco-Representing
Sustainability Roundtable: Socio-Ecology of Managed Honeybees
Student Involvement Fair
Job Talk: Director of Interdisciplinary Masters in Sustainability
Job Talks: Director of Interdisciplinary Masters in Sustainability
Butterfly Count at UofL's Horner Wildlife Sanctuary
UofL Serviceberry Harvest!
Bike Together Day!
Garden Commons Workshop: Hydroponics
Beer with a Scientist: Antibiotic Resistance
Sustainability Roundtable: Community Gardens in Louisville
In Defense of Rage: Black Feminist Political Resources for 21st-Century Struggle
Activism 101
Sustainability Roundtable: Amanda Fuller, Urban Farming and Orchards on Vacant Lots
The Campus Tree Advisory Committee is open to all employees, students & community members interested in helping UofL protect & expand our tree population. We meet just once a semester. The agenda includes:
Hunger Banquet
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Urban Forestry with Greg Schetler
Thursday, March 15th, 3pm, Rauch Planetarium
In neighborhoods with poor air quality and many busy streets, residents have a higher risk of heart disease. UofL researchers are studying air quality, innovative landscape design and human health to determine, scientifically, whether planting more trees and adding greenspaces in a neighborhood could increase the health of its residents. Aruni Bhatnagar, PhD, director of the 
Urban Studies Garden Rebuild Workday
, Urban Forestry
TARC to the Game
GRASS Recruitment Event
Lobbying with Love
Sugar Shack Field Trip to Make Maple Syrup
Bettie Johnson Hall
Maple Tapping Workshop!
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Urban Food Forests
An annual week-long series of events that honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and educate the UofL campus and community on the importance of actualizing Dr. King’s ideals of social justice, non-violence, education, and service. Events will include:
(5:30 p.m., Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library)
Alternative Service Break 2017 Winter Trip
Holiday Cards Buy Local Shopping Tour 2017
Garden Commons Workshop: Wreath-Making
Spray Paint Efficiency Training
Farm-To-Table Dinner & 
Book and Media Sale (BAMS)
Louisville Solar Tour
Student Involvement Fair
National Voter Registration Day
Expedition Cards Organizing Meeting 
Hite Art Institute presents 'Type Hike' 
UofL Free Store
Bike to Work Day
Bridging Science and Society: Advocating for Human Rights and Diplomacy while Fighting Disease Worldwide
Garden Commons Workdays
National Bike Challenge!
celebration of local food and farmers! Come join us for this first-class culinary experience - a unique feast of seasonally-appropriate, locally-sourced deliciousness! Dinner will consist of a unique four-course menu, made from scratch by expert chefs using local, farm-fresh ingredients. This will be a filling treat for vegetarians and carnivores alike. Dinner will be served at a series of stations featuring different local ingredients:
The College of Arts and Sciences and the Liberal Studies Project offer the monthly Meet the Professor series to highlight the college’s research and cultural offerings. On April 13th, we'll hear from Geography and Geosciences professors Andrea Gaughan and Forrest Stevens. They received a Gates Foundation grant to work on their WorldPop project that generates open source human population maps. Contemporary, fine spatial scale, gridded population data is a crucial component for research across disciplines. Such data is necessary for understanding the ‘now’ of hazard risk and mitigation management, health and disease modelling, economic, environmental, and sustainability related work. The maps have been broadly adopted by international and government agencies for effective policy, planning, and interventions where a strong foundation of evidence is needed. Reservations are required for each Meet the Professor, with $15 payment by check. To reserve a spot, contact Janna Tajibaeva at 852-2247 or 
TEDxUofL 2017: Growth
Killing the Black Body Redux: 20 Years of Reproductive Violence & Justice
Keith Hirokawa is a national expert in environmental, natural resources, land use, and property law. His research focuses on local environmental law, ecosystem services policy, watershed management, and environmental impact analysis. He is co-editor of Greening Local Government (ABA, 2012). Professor Hirokawa is Associate Professor of Law at Albany Law School, and previously taught at law schools at Texas Wesleyan University and University of Oregon. He practiced land use and environmental law in Oregon and Washington, was heavily involved with community groups and nonprofit organizations., and has spoken with U.S. EPA staff about sustaining ecosystem services through local environmental law. Professor Hirokawa was named Distinguished Environmental Scholar by Vermont Law School for Summer 2017. He earned his JD and MA degrees from the University of Connecticut, and his LLM in Environmental and Natural Resources Law from Lewis & Clark Law School. The Boehl Distinguished Lecture Series in Land Use Policy is one of several law and policy initiatives in land use and environmental responsibility at the University of Louisville, and is supported by the Herbert Boehl Fund, the Kentucky Research Challenge Trust Fund, and the Center for Land Use & Environmental Responsibility.
Louisville Sustainability Forum: Can Biophilia Save Nature in Cities?
13th Documentary Film Screening and Discussion
Many black leaders were actually talking about and creating co-ops, though that's not what they were famous for. W.E.B Du Bois, A. Philip Randolph, Marcus Garvey, Ella Jo Baker, and others all spoke or wrote about, and were involved in black cooperatives and democratic ownership. African American cooperatives grew side by side with the European American cooperative movement, and grew side by side with the long civil rights movement.
Ecolympics Kick-off Party!
7th Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Conference
Help the Cards to victory by avoiding disposables (bring your own mug, bottle, plate, etc.) and fully utilizing UofL’s amazingly easy, single-stream recycling system that lets you recycle everything in the same bin, everywhere on campus: all types of plastic, paper, cardboard, metal, and glass! 
Engage Kentucky Symposium 2017
Bike Maintenance Workshop
MLK Day of Service
Holiday Cards “Buy Local” Shopping Tour
Saving the Trees with the Lorax
Angela Davis: “Freedom Is a Constant Struggle”
Citizen Forestry Training 101
Sprouting Conversations
Wednesday, Sept. 21st at 6:00-7:00pm, Ekstrom Library's Chao Auditorium - Mark Wilkerson on Tomas Young’s War
Thursday, Aug. 18th - 
Louisville Sustainability Forum
UofL Belknap Farmers Market
Ecolympics 2016!
MLK Week: “Keeping the Dream Alive”
Defeat The Plastics: GRASS Movie & Pizza Night: Mean Girls
Louisville Solar Tour
harmony of the universe. In addition to the deep ecology philosophy, the work interprets Taoist and Buddhist thoughts, as well as Jewish ideas of nature, rain, tree, soil and the Sabbath.
Live! Rides will leave from Belknap Campus (gather at the North Info Center) and HSC (Kornhauser Library Quad). Meet up with other commuters, learn more about bicycle commuting, visit with vendors and just celebrate the bicycle. One lucky Bike To Work Day registrant will win a new, fully-loaded commuting bike from Parkside Bikes! No purchase necessary. We will also be giving out Louisville's new printed bike map and drawing for other prizes. 
Peace Corps at UofL - Two Opportunities on 4/21/15
Moving out? Don't throw it out! During the spring move out, special collection bins will be set up in the lobbies of all UofL residence halls for the donation of any unwanted items: clothing, shoes, accessories, linens, appliances, lamps, electronics, decor, rugs, bags, school supplies, toiletries, cleaning supplies, non-perishable food items, batteries, and anything else you'd rather not keep. Two sets of bins will be available in each lobby - one for Goodwill items and another for items Goodwill cannot accept. All will be collected and repurposed or recycled with a goal of Zero Waste for Move-Out 2015! The Give and Go program is a partnership between Keep America Beautiful® and Goodwill Industries with support from the College & University Recycling Coalition. Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is proud to partner with UofL Housing & Residence Life and the Sustainability Council's Solid Waste Reduction Committee for this initiative! For more information: Heather Hise, Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, 502-553-6893; or Bryan Mathis, UofL, 502-641-7286.
RecycleMania 2015!
Join the Cultural Center for our first annual MLK Week from January 12-19, 2015. Our intent is to bring students, faculty, staff and the local community together to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and the on-going struggle for peace, justice, and civil rights. The week will kick off with a winter accessories collection drive to benefit a local shelter, and features a variety of events including art, film, and discussion. The week concludes with the annual:
Wednesday, Dec. 10th at 10:45am
Farm to Table Dinner
UofL celebrates 
Friday, May 30th 7:30am
- Bettie Johnson Hall
Officials at UofL, Louisville Metro, MSD and Butchertown Neighborhood Association will celebrate Earth Day by dedicating a new 'green' neighborhood park. UofL students and researchers have helped launch several projects at Beargrass Falls, a new sustainability education park at Brownsboro Road and Story Avenue in Butchertown. These include a concrete waterfall that adds oxygen to polluted Beargrass Creek; a pilot water treatment plant that uses no fossil fuels or chemicals; and a rain garden that drains storm water away from sewers.
2014 Mickey R. Wilhelm Solar Flight Competition
Cards Go Green Weeks!
Join us for free breakfast snacks and drinks as we gather to launch this year's residence hall energy conservation competition, 
It is estimated that Louisville Metro has more than 6400 vacant or abandoned properties, with approximate 460 under the City’s ownership. To tackle this issue, Mayor Fischer has announced the 
Wednesday, Nov. 20th at 5:30pm
NOV. 10 - Day of Dignity 2013
Meet the workers who sew UofL apparel! Hear how YOU can take action on campus to support dignified working conditions and human rights in the garment industry. The Alta Gracia Factory, located in the Dominican Republic Free Trade Zone, is the first college logo t-shirt project to pay its workers a living wage, respect their democratic voice on the job, and provide a safe and healthy work environment as regularly verified by the Worker Rights Consortium, to which UofL belongs. The result of decades of students and workers organizing in solidarity, Alta Gracia offers a stark contrast to the often exploitative conditions in garment factories and is transforming the lives of workers, the community of Villa Altagracia, and the wider apparel industry.
Bike to Campus Day!
Lighten Your Load Free Store
Ali Shuffle
Campus Conservation Nationals
UofL Competes in 
UofL's Sustainability Council, with vital sponsorship from the Liberal Studies Project and Dept. of Biology, is proud to present an unforgettable day-long symposium bridging these two gatherings with international, national, and UofL experts in sustainability. Please 
9am - Maria Koetter, CHMM, LEED AP BD+C, Director of Sustainability, Louisville Metro Government. Speaking on "City-wide Sustainability"
9:45am - 
11am - 
1:15pm - 
4pm - Margaret Carreiro, UofL Associate Professor of Biology and Director of the 
5pm - 
Thursday, Oct. 25th 2:30pm with local harvest reception to follow
Learn to Use UofL's New 
UofL's mini-park will be on Cardinal Blvd. between 3rd & 4th St.
Glory! Prizes!
This 10K will follow the life steps of Muhammad Ali, starting at his boyhood home and weaving its way through sites that were important to his life and then ending at the Muhammad Ali Center. This is a great fundraising opportunity for student groups or other organizations. The entrance fees will support UofL's Ali Scholars but any dollars groups raise in sponsorship will go to the organization of their choice.
UofL Competes in 
Thursday, June 23rd 2011
