Past Events
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Nov. 2, 2024 |
UofL/UPS Green Heart Project Tree Planting Saturday, November 2, 8:30–10:30 a.m., Olmsted Academy North (4530 Bellevue Ave.), Register here. Join Us for a Green Heart Project Tree Planting event. We'll be planting 50-75 trees at Olmsted Academy North as part of the Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute's Green Heart Louisville Project. Wear comfy work clothing and closed-toe shoes. We'll supply trees, tools + coffee & doughnuts! Curious about the Green Heart Project? Watch this segment from the TODAY Show. Register here. |
Oct. 28, 2024 |
UN Day PFAS Program: GenX: The Saga of Forever Chemicals Preview screening documentary film segments about the worst pollution crisis in world history Monday, Oct. 28th, 7-9pm, Lang House, 115 S. Ewing Avenue or on Zoom (ID: 844 0774 9272, Passcode: 357007) The UofL Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences, UofL Center for Healthy Air, Water & Soil, and United Nations Association of the USA Kentucky Division, invite you to this special United Nations Day event. In addition to clips from the forthcoming documentary, GenX, speakers include:
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Oct. 26-27, 2024 |
Backpacking Land Between the Lakes, Canal Loop Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 26-27th, Kuttawa, Kentucky. $40 per person Join Campus Recreation for this special outing to Kentucky's largest wilderness, the Land Between The Lakes, in western Kentucky. This 11-mile trail is the premier trail at Land Between the Lakes offering beautiful scenery and rugged terrain. The trail follows the shoreline along Lake Barkley, past the Nickel Branch Basic Campground, beneath the bridge leading to Grand Rapids and along the ridge just above the Kentucky Lake Scenic Drive. Join us as we enjoy late autumn views at Land Between the Lakes. All necessary equipment is included in the sign up fee. Learn more and sign-up at the Student Recreation Center (SRC). |
Oct. 25, 2024 |
Restoring floodplain wetlands to expand habitat, assimilate nutrients, reduce erosion, and facilitate a more natural flow and disturbance regime Friday, October 25th, noon, Shumaker Research Building room 139 UofL's Biology seminar speaker on Oct. 25th is Dr. Bob Hawley, Ph.D., P.E., Director / Principal Scientist at Sustainable Streams, LLC. Prior to European settlement, floodplain wetlands were abundant in North American river valleys. Four centuries of beaver extirpation, watershed deforestation, floodplain drainage, and stream channelization, and the associated accumulation of up to ~1 to 3 meters of post-settlement alluvium have left floodplains much drier and largely disconnected from their adjacent rivers and streams, restricting the ecosystem and societal services floodplains can provide. This underscores both the need for floodplain wetland restoration and the relative simplicity of the approach: removing post-settlement alluvium from the floodplain, re-establishing the native seedbank, and restoring a more natural connection to the river or stream. This presentation will present insights from design, modeling, and construction of numerous floodplain wetland restoration projects that have been completed in partnership with US Fish and Wildlife and US EPA among others. The presentation will answer questions such as what makes a good site for a floodplain wetland, what are some of the key design factors to optimize them for various goals (e.g. maximizing nutrient reductions vs. offloading excessively erosive streamflow). Regardless of how they are optimized to meet a primary design objective, removing post-settlement alluvium from river floodplains provides an array of societal and ecosystem benefits including expanded flood storage, restored off-channel habitat for rare fish/birds, improved water quality, reduced erosion/biotic disturbance for mussels/macroinvertebrates, and the economic benefits of an abundant source of high-quality topsoil for farmers, landscapers, developers, etc. Dr. Hawley is the Director and Principal Scientist for the Louisville-based consulting firm Sustainable Streams, LLC, which restores streams and wetlands in Kentucky, Ohio, and surrounding states. He serves on the advisory board of the Symposium on Urbanization and Stream Ecology (SUSE). In addition to his consulting work, he is actively engaged in publishing research on stream and wetland restoration and policy: Explore his research here. |
Oct. 25, 2024 |
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Climate Anxiety Friday, Oct. 25th, noon, BAB 206 (Add to your Calendar) OR Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 400 100 53#) WATCH VIDEO RECORDING Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free vegetarian lunch! We continue the fall series with a focus on healthy ways to address Climate Anxiety. Our guest will be Parker Bowling, a therapist who specializes in helping people who suffer from despair about our fate in the age of climate chaos. Following recent climate catastrophes, many have been feeling an elevated level of climate anxiety. EcoReps invites you to join us for a discussion with a climate-minded therapist to create community and discuss this anxiety, how it affects us, and ways to cope. While Parker currently lives in Spain and will be joining us via zoom, he is a UofL alumni and is passionate about supporting more accessible and climate aware mental health spaces in Kentucky. Do not miss this very special opportunity to be in community and dialogue with others who may share some of your feelings about the issue! 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. |
Oct. 24, 2024 |
Zero Waste Pumpkin Carving! Thursday, Oct. 24th, 6pm, Garden Commons at the Baptist Center Join UofL EcoReps in the Garden Commons for a fun pumpkin carving event focused on using the whole pumpkin! As you carve, you'll learn about how to use all parts of the pumpkin and how to compost everything when you're done in order to grow new pumpkins for next year! We’ll have candy, costumes, and lots of spooky vibes! Pumpkins are first come, first serve! |
Oct. 23, 2024 |
Witches, Wolves, and Welfare Wednesday, Oct. 23rd, 5:30-6:30pm, Humanities 106 Join ELSB's Animal Welfare Committee to celebrate Halloween and learn how you can help the animals most commonly associated Halloween! Free candy, tote bags, and a chance to win a Halloween-y stuffed animal! RSVP on Engage. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event! |
Oct. 23, 2024 |
UofL Arbor Day 2024 Wednesday, Oct. 23rd, noon, Humanities Quad, Add to your Calendar Come help us celebrate Arbor Day 2024 at the University of Louisville by taking another step to restore Louisville's shrinking tree canopy! We'll be planting trees in the Humanities Quad to replace the mature trees we lost. Join us for a celebration of UofL’s on-going commitment to trees and our status (for 14 years running!) as a Tree Campus Higher Education. This event will be a part of our 17th Annual Campus Sustainability Day Fair on the Humanities Quad from 10am-2pm. Stop by early or stick around afterward to connect with dozens of groups doing work to advance sustainability both on- and off-campus, including TreesLouisville, which will be on hand with guidance for tree planting and care, as well as information about upcoming volunteer opportunities! Facebook Event. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event! |
Oct. 23, 2024 |
17th Annual Campus Sustainability Day Fair Wednesday, Oct. 23rd, 10am-2pm, Humanities Quad, Add to your Calendar Stop by the Humanities Quad for the 17th 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!
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Oct. 22, 2024 |
An Evening with World-Renowned Journalist Maria Hinojosa! Tuesday, Oct. 22nd, 5:30-7:30pm, JCTC Health Sciences Hall Auditorium (110 W. Chestnut St.) Join us for an unforgettable evening and celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with world-renowned journalist Maria Hinojosa, a trailblazer in independent, multimedia journalism. As the first Latina in many newsrooms, Hinojosa envisioned a space where the diverse American experience could be explored and uplifted. In 2010, she founded Futuro Media, a nonprofit organization dedicated to producing content that empowers individuals to navigate our increasingly diverse world. With a career spanning nearly 30 years, Hinojosa has reported for PBS, CBS, WNBC, CNN, NPR, and hosted the Emmy Award-winning talk show Maria Hinojosa: One-on-One. She has authored two books and received numerous prestigious awards, including four Emmys, the John Chancellor Award, and the Ruben Salazar Lifetime Achievement Award from the NAHJ. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the leading voices in journalism, followed by a reception and book signing! This event is sponsored by: University of Louisville, Jefferson Community and Technical College, Bellarmine University, Spalding University, Ivy Tech Community College. This event is FREE. Register to attend here. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event! |
Oct. 22, 2024 |
Women of PRIDE Tuesday, Oct. 22nd, 5-6pm, Shumaker Research Building 139 Join UNA-Women to learn all about the role of women and femmes in the pride movement with a special guest speaker from Cardinal Drag Haus! RSVP on Engage. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event! |
Oct. 21, 2024 |
Clean 4 Cards Fall Festival Monday, October 21st, 4-6pm, Humanities Quad, Add to your Calendar Do you hate leaf blowers and wish those guys would get a rake?! Well now's your chance to take action! All are invited to join Clean 4 Cards in their third annual Fall Festival! Like every year, volunteers will be collecting leaves for composting. There will be a prize for the participant who collects the most bags of leaves! There will also be food, face paint, and games. We encourage people to wear Halloween costumes as well. RSVP on Engage. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event! |
Oct. 19, 2024 |
Pop-Up Drop-Off Community Recycling Event Saturday, Oct. 19th, 10am-2pm, UofL Shelby Campus Pop-Up Drop-Offs are free recycling and large item disposal events for residents of Jefferson County. Accepted Items:
Items must already be separated into categories for easy off-loading so as much can be recycled as possible.Not Accepted:
This is a UofL Sustainability Week event! |
Oct. 19, 2024 |
2024 Environmental Justice Conference: “Environmental Health: Knowledge Is Power” Saturday, Oct. 19th, 9am - 3pm, University Club or online. Register here. The 2024 Environmental Justice Conference hosted by the West Jefferson County Community Task Force (WJCCTF) will be held at the University Club at the University of Louisville. Funding is being provided by the Environmental Protection Agency RATHA Grant and the Louisville and Kentucky Branch of the NAACP. The Theme of this 8th Annual Conference is “Environmental Health: Knowledge Is Power”. Join us for a day of information with opportunities to ask questions concerning the three-year Rubbertown Air Toxics and Health Assessment (RATHA) research grant funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), hear about other topics of environmental interest, and also participate in an Environmental Roundtable. The research partners for the RATHA grant include the West Jefferson County Community Task Force in collaboration with the Air Pollution Control District, the Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute of UofL, the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, and the Park DuValle Community Health Center. EJ Groups, Concerned Citizens, and Residents of West Louisville neighborhoods and areas near Rubbertown are encouraged to join us in person or virtually. Please share this event with interested community members. Let's work together to address air toxics and their impact on our health in an informative setting. This is a great opportunity to connect with experts, community leaders, and neighbors in the community and make a difference in our futures. The Environmental Justice Conference is free, and breakfast and lunch will be served. Community participation is critical to this three-year research project's success. We need to hear your voices about environmental concerns. Stay Engaged and Informed! We hope to see you there on Saturday, October 19th, and that you will join us at future WJCCTF environmental events. You can sign up for in-person or virtual attendance by Registering here. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event! |
Oct. 18, 2024 |
Sustainability Coffee Hour Friday, Oct. 18th, 2-3pm, Old Louisville Coffee Co-op (316 W Ormsby Ave), Add to your Calendar The Student Sustainability Coalition provides networking and mentorship in sustainability while promoting sustainable practices & holding the administration accountable! Join us at the Old Louisville Coffee Co-op to chat, work, study, and discuss sustainability on third Fridays this fall from 9/20/2024 until 11/22/2024. Follow on Engage or . This is a UofL Sustainability Week event! |
Oct. 17, 2024 |
Climate Change is Spooky Trivia Night Thursday, Oct. 17th, 7-9pm, Red Barn The Student Sustainability Coalition invites you to a fun-filled evening of trivia, costumes, prizes, food, and more! Teams can compete for hauntingly good prizes! There will be a costume contest and six rounds of trivia on: Louisville, Halloween, and Climate Change. Doors open at 6pm, trivia starts at 7pm. Grab your costume and come out to our annual Halloween Trivia Night. Purchase your tickets in advance to save; they're $8 per person when purchased individually and $5 a person when you register as a team! To purchase your ticket(s), Venmo @TheUofLSSC with your full name(s) as the message. Please reach out to Mo Early (mrearl03@louisville.edu) with questions and concerns. RSVP on Engage. This is a zero-waste event.This is a UofL Sustainability Week event! |
Oct. 17, 2024 |
Chronicles in Wood: Introduction to Tree Ring Science Thursday, Oct. 17th, 4pm-5pm, Urban & Public Affairs Garden (426 West Bloom St.), Add to your Calendar A Louisville Tree Week (Oct. 12-20) event hosted by UofL's Garden Commons, as part of our Fall Garden Workshop series. This introduction to dendrochronology provides insight into the basics of tree-ring science and how it helps answer critical questions in topics such as climate change to human-environment interactions. Explore the discipline through two case studies led by UofL faculty and a graduate student from the Department of Geographic and Environmental Sciences. Plus, get hands-on experience with a live tree-coring demonstration. Facebook Event. This is a UofL Sustainability Week & Louisville Tree Week event! |
Oct. 17-18, 2024 |
Kentucky Composting Conference: Sustainability and the Art of Composting Thursday-Friday, Oct. 17-18th, 8am-4pm, Humanities 300, Add to your Calendar Registration Required - $35 or $10 Students (scholarships available - contact Keith McKenzie) Join us to learn best practices for composting and composting certifications. Come learn about compost quality, soil health, and more! Farmers, ranchers, and others interested will learn about marketing, compost quality, and more! Our keynote speaker will be Jean Bonhotal, Director of the Cornell Waste Management Institute. For scholarships contact Keith McKenzie at Keith.mckenzie1@aol.com. Facebook Event. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event! |
Oct. 17-23, 2024 |
UofL Sustainability Week - Oct. 17-23, 2024 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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Oct. 16, 2024 |
Leave No Trace Workshop Wednesday, Oct. 16th, 5-6pm, SRC Classroom Join Campus Recreation for a free introduction to Leave No Trace principles and the actions we can collectively take to recreate responsibly. In this workshop we will discuss helpful information with a simple framework of minimum impact practices to apply when spending time outdoors. |
Oct. 16, 2024 |
Cards Come Together New Directions Housing Corporation Family Scholar House Parkland Campus Parkland Plaza American Red Cross Supply Prep Community Kitchen | Dare to Care |
Oct. 15, 2024 |
Community Conversations: Green Heart Initial Findings Tuesday, Oct. 15th, 6-7pm, online here UofL's Green Heart Project will be sharing information on some initial findings on the health impacts of planting trees and greening neighborhoods in south Louisville. The presentation will be followed by Q&A and audience discussion. No registration necessary. Join the Zoom here at 6pm!This is a Louisville Tree Week event! |
Oct. 15, 2024 |
West Jefferson County Community Task Force (WJCCTF) community meeting Tuesday, Oct. 15th, 5:30-7:00pm, virtual - join here UofL's Sustainability Council invites you to the next West Jefferson County Community Task Force (WJCCTF) community meeting, featuring speakers from the University of Louisville. The Mission of the WJCCTF is to provide research and studies to validate or nullify environmental concerns and issues of residents of West Jefferson County to empower residents to make informed decisions. This month's theme is: Barriers to Participation of At-Risk Groups in Clinical Research & Solutions. How Do We Address this? Part II. Featured speakers will be:
Please join the meeting virtually here, or dial in using your phone at (408) 650-3123 Access Code: 117-194-797 You do not need an audio pin. |
Oct. 14, 2024 |
Indigenous Peoples' Day Monday, Oct. 14th, 2-4pm, Cultural & Equity Center |
Oct. 10, 2024 |
Climate change, human health, and building an equitable sustainable future a free public talk by Gwen Robbins Schug (UNC Greensboro) Thursday, Oct. 10th, 6pm, UofL Center for Archaeology & Cultural Heritage (CACHe), 1606 Rowan St. Earth’s mean annual surface temperature has increased by 1.3 degrees Celsius over the pre-industrial average. We know that over the next 75 years, without an immediate and dramatic change in behavior, we will see an increase of 3-8 degrees C, levels not seen in the time since humans first evolved. The risks for human societies from this magnitude of warming are complex, with interacting hazards that are potentially amplified by our response. Historical sciences can speak to these uncertainties about how it will affect our societies and our health. In this talk, Dr. Gwen Robbins Schug will describe archaeological perspectives on human health and well-being during periods of rapid climate change over the past 10,000 years. She will focus on the historical and socio-cultural factors that promoted resilience and those that were associated with high levels of violence, infectious disease spillover, and starvation. Ultimately, Dr. Robbins Schug proposes that discussions of human health may be one of the greatest opportunities for motivating the urgent, transformative, and sustained actions we now require to achieve a fair, equitable, sustainable future on Earth. Dr. Gwen Robbins Schug is a bioarchaeologist and Professor of Biology at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. This event is presented by the Kentucky Society of the Archaeological Institute of America with support from the University of Louisville Department of Anthropology. |
Oct. 9, 2024 |
Freedom Summer Film Screening Wednesday, Oct. 9th, 5:30-7:30pm, Ekstrom Library - Chao Auditorium Join the Engage. Lead. Serve. Board for a look back at the summer of 1964, when more than 700 student activists took segregated Mississippi by storm, registering voters, creating freedom schools and establishing the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party. RSVP on Engage. |
Oct. 9, 2024 |
Free Sale & Zero Waste ULPD Cookout! Wednesday, Oct. 9th, 11am-1:30pm, Humanities Quad The University of Louisville Police Department invites students, faculty and staff to the Cookout on the Quad! Sponsored by ULPD, SGA, Finance/Operations, Pepsi and Aramark. The UofL Sustainability Council is collaborating with ULPD to make this year's cookout a Zero Waste event! Look for composting and recycling options and assistance from our "trash talkers." The UofL Free Store will also be on hand with a pop-up Free Sale for everyone! Vegetarian options will be available from the grill, too. |
Oct. 8, 2024 |
Chips, Dips, and Ballot Tips Tuesday, Oct. 8th, 2-3pm, Cultural & Equity Center MPR The Engage. Lead. Serve. Board invites you to learn who's on the ballot in November while you enjoy some chips and dip! See sample ballots, find your polling location, and hear about candidates! RSVP on Engage. |
Oct. 5, 2024 |
Stand Up Paddleboarding Saturday, Oct. 5th, 10am-2pm, Taylorsville Lake, Kentucky, $50 per person Join Campus Recreation as we partner with Endless Summer Paddle Company for an introduction to paddleboarding course at Taylorsville Lake. This course will consist of a quick lesson then a two hour trip on the lake to practice those newly acquired skills. All necessary equipment is included in the sign up fee. Learn more and sign-up at the Student Recreation Center (SRC). |
Oct. 4, 2024 |
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Waterfront Botanical Gardens RESCHEDULED FOR: Oct. 4th, noon, BAB 206 (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 vegetarian lunch! We continue the fall series with a focus on sustainability efforts taking place at the Waterfront Botanical Gardens! Located at 1435 Frankfort Avenue, on the site of a former city landfill, Waterfront Botanical Gardens was started by Botanica, an umbrella organization for the local gardening community started in 1993 to help enlighten, entertain, and educate the community about the botanical world. In 2001, Botanica learned that it was the beneficiary of a trust established by member Helen Harrigan, a local gardener with a desire to see a botanical garden and conservatory built in Louisville. Helen’s gift reshaped the focus of this organization, and they set about to create what has become Louisville’s Waterfront Botanical Gardens. The organization's vision is "Planting seeds and growing minds for more sustainable cities." The mission is "To cultivate urban botanical gardens that educate, inspire, and enhance appreciation of the relationship between plant life and a healthy environment." 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. |
Oct. 3, 2024 |
Green Initiatives Documentaries and Activism Thursday, Oct. 3rd, 4:30pm, Davidson 101 Join the Engage Lead Serve Board's Green Initiatives committee as we watch Mission Blue, a documentary about marine conservation, while painting activism posters! We will also have two plant give-aways! RSVP on Engage. |
Oct. 3, 2024 |
Latina Equal Pay Day Thursday, Oct. 3rd, 12:30-2pm, Red Barn Join the Hispanic/Latinx & Indigenous Initiatives in observing Latina Equal Pay Day. This event will recognize and host dialogue around the wage gap that Latina women face. More than 60 years after the passage of the Equal Pay Act of 1963, Latinas typically earn only 58 cents for every dollar earned by white, non-Hispanic men and therefore must work more than 2 years to earn what their male counterparts earned in 12 months. The Latina Equal Pay Day event will be a day where students, faculty, staff, alumni and community leaders can come together in a round table networking lunch that looks to show how we as Latinas can empower one another for success. See you there!
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Oct. 3, 2024 |
Black Freedom, White Allies, and Red Scare Read-In Commemorating the Wade Home Bombing and Braden Sedition Trial Thursday, Oct. 3rd, 11am-1pm, BAB Atrium, Add to your Calendar October 2024 begins what will be 70 years since Carl and Anne’s arrest and the Braden-Wade case and sedition trial proceedings. To recollect and recall the important literature and documents used in the trial, the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research (ABI) will host a read-in of primary sources of the trial, including Anne’s writings. This event will be open to the public. If you are interested in participating in the Read-In, please send us an email with the subject line ‘ABI Read In Volunteer' to uoflabi@louisville.edu |
Sept. 26, 2024 |
Cover Crop Workshop Thursday, Sept. 26th, 4pm,Urban & Public Affairs Garden (426 W. Bloom St., behind Bettie Johnson Hall) WATCH VIDEO RECORDING. Cover crops help protect and rejuvenate living soil during fallow periods like the winter! They keep the soil alive and return nutrients to the soil, all of which makes our plants grow stronger and healthier in the spring! Join us on Thursday, September 26 at 4:00pm for a hands-on workshop in UofL’s Urban & Public Affairs Horticulture Zone to learn all about cover crops: the reasons why; choosing the seed; how to plant; and how to terminate. Facebook Event. |
Sept. 26, 2024 |
UofL Day at the Gray Street Farmers Market Thursday, Sept. 26th, 10:30am‒1:30pm, Add to your Calendar Health Sciences Center, 400 E. Gray St. We’ll be hosting UofL Day at the Gray Street Farmers’ Market on Sept. 26, the last day of the 2024 season. All UofL students, faculty, and staff who bring their valid UofL ID to the GSFM Information Booth can pick up complementary $5 tokens to redeem at any market vendors. To mark the final week of the Cards Commuter Challenge, the Sustainability Council will be organizing carpools to the market from Belknap Campus. Meet up at the Ville Grill at 11:30am or 12:30pm and share a ride. Or hop on a bike or TARC Route 28 for an easy, 15-minute ride to the market. Log your trip on Cardinal Directionsand you'll be entered to win our $250 Grand Prize! All are encouraged to show your UofL spirit by wearing red or your favorite Cards gear. Facebook Event. With many unique local vendors and food trucks, you'll find the finest in farm-fresh products, including locally grown produce, honey, jams, pickles, granola, baked goods, 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 6 - Sept. 26, 2024. The market is operated by UofL's School of Public Health and Information Sciences in partnership with Catholic Charities’ Common Earth Gardens. The market is designed to increase access to fresh healthy food and offers several programs:
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Sept. 25, 2024 |
Bee Movie Bash Wednesday, Sept. 25th, 5:30-7pm, Humanities Rm 106, Add to your Calendar Join ELSB's Animal Welfare Committee for a viewing of the Bee Movie! We will also discuss the importance of bees while enjoying popcorn! RSVP on Engage. |
Sept. 22, 2024 |
World Car-Free Day Picnic! Sunday, Sept. 22nd, 1:25pm, Meetup at TARC stop just south of 4th St. & Cardinal Blvd. - Register here Did you know anyone with a valid UofL ID can use the entire TARC transit system for FREE?!?! Just bring your UofL ID and swipe as you board! Whether you are a TARC rookie or a daily TARC rider, join us for a Sunday picnic in celebration of World Car-Free Day at Iroquois Park! This event kicks off the final week of the Cards Commuter Challenge! Log your trip on Cardinal Directionsand you'll be entered to win our $250 Grand Prize! Meetup at the bus stop near Bettie Johnson Hall at 4th St. & Cardinal Blvd. We will have some light snacks, but make sure to bring your own reusable water bottle and a blanket to sit on. We hope to see you there! Register here if you plan on attending. Facebook Event. |
Sept. 20, 2024 |
Sustainability Coffee Hour Friday, Sept. 20th, 2-3pm, Old Louisville Coffee Co-op (316 W Ormsby Ave) The Student Sustainability Coalition provides networking and mentorship in sustainability while promoting sustainable practices & holding the administration accountable! Join us at the Old Louisville Coffee Co-op to chat, work, study, and discuss sustainability on third Fridays this fall from 9/20/2024 until 11/22/2024. Follow on Engage or . |
Sept. 20, 2024 |
"Freed Between the Lines": A Conversation with University Libraries Friday, Sept. 20th, 10am-11am, online - register here This session will delve into the rich history of the Right to Read. An overview of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which protects the freedom of speech will be provided, and contemporary issues like book banning and censorship will be discussed. We will also explore the current political landscape for libraries and their role in supporting social justice. The webinar will conclude with a Q&A session, offering participants an opportunity to engage directly with the topics discussed. Speakers include: Professor Latisha Reynolds, Asst. Professor Courtney Shareef, Asst. Professor Alexandra Howard, and Professor Fannie Cox. This event is hosted by University Libraries and The Office of Institutional Equity. Register to attend. |
Sept. 16, 2024 |
Garden Commons Pumpkin Party! Monday, Sept. 16th, 11am, Garden Commons at the Baptist Center, Add to your Calendar Join us in the Garden Commons this upcoming Monday at 11:00am for our first ever Pumpkin Party! We’ll be discussing how to use every part of your pumpkin and how we can integrate sustainability into this spooky season! Facebook Event. |
Sept. 14, 2024 |
SOUL Day of Service Saturday, Sept. 14th, 10am-1:30pm, SAC Ballroom To kick off each year, ELSB hosts SOUL Day of Service, during which UofL students volunteer with organizations across Louisville. SOUL Day of Service serves as an opportunity for University of Louisville students to come together and serve the community that UofL calls home. This year, we will be serving both breakfast and lunch; additionally, we are hoping to do some giveaways after students complete their service projects. Students may receive up to four service hours for attending SOUL. The day includes many sustainability-related service opportunities and the following organizations are confirmed service sites for SOUL: TreesLouisville, The Salvation Army, GRAAND, The Hope Buss, Food Literacy Project, Family Scholar House, Brightside, Home of the Innocents, Love the Hungry, Louisville Department of Parks and Recreation, UofL Community Composting, UofL Biology Department, and UofL Garden Commons. RSVP on Engage. |
Sept. 13, 2024 |
Student Sustainability Coalition Meeting Friday, Sept. 13th, 2pm, 3rd Floor Student Lounge of Urban & Public Affairs (426 W Bloom St.) or join the meeting online The Student Sustainability Coalition provides networking and mentorship in sustainability while promoting sustainable practices & holding the administration accountable! Join us for our monthly Fall meetings from 2-3pm on second Fridays of every month from 9/13/2024 until 11/15/2024. The Coalition seeks to promote a unity of voices across organizations in order to drive sustainable practices, inform the student body about aspects of sustainability, and hold the administration accountable to the values of the students. This organization is determined to reflect a true representation of the student body, in terms of majors and identities, so that our actions support foundational needs of our university. Follow on Engage or . |
Sept. 10, 2024 |
Femmes and Sustainability Workshop Tuesday, Sept. 10th, 5pm, Shumaker Research Building, Room 139 Join the United Nations Association of Women and learn all about sustainability on and off campus while painting tote bags. Learn sustainability tips and tricks and how sustainability is seen as a feminine issue. RSVP on Engage. |
Sept. 9, 2024 |
Clean4Cards General Body Meeting Monday, Sept. 9th, 6-7pm, SAC Floyd Theatre Clean4Cards is an RSO dedicated to removing litter from the environment and beautifying campus. Every semester we meet to discuss our plans for the term and introduce ourselves and the organization to prospective members. We are going to try to get in a litter pickup after the meeting if possible; we will end by 7PM. RSVP on Engage. |
Sept. 9, 2024 |
Cycle September Bike Fair Monday, Sept. 9th, noon-1:45pm, Red Barn plaza Ride with Team UofL during the Cycle September Challenge. Roll by the Red Barn from noon to 1:45pm to get a free bike tune-up and grab a vegan bike blender smoothie made with 100% UofL-grown fruits! Reap the rewards of a healthy lifestyle, show your support for sustainable transportation and win prizes. Bike commutes can also be logged in the Cards Commuter Challenge to increase your chances to win. Get Healthy Now participants can earn 200 points toward their 2025 $40 GHN monthly incentive for participating. Resources for UofL Cyclists. Facebook Event. |
Sept. 4, 2024 |
HRtalks Wellness: Cycle September Wednesday, Sept. 4th, 2pm, Microsoft Teams - Register here. WATCH VIDEO RECORDING. Get Healthy Now (GHN) is teaming up with the UofL Sustainability Council to discuss the health benefits of active transportation and provide employees with techniques that will transform their daily commuting. Employees will also learn about upcoming events and how to win prizes by participating in Cycle September and the Cards Commuter Challenge. GHN participants can earn 100 points toward their $40 GHN 2025 monthly incentive. All employees are welcome. Register here. For a full list of upcoming HRTalks wellness and registration links, visit the HRtalks webpage. |
Sept. 3, 2024 |
Plant a Plant Tuesday, Sept. 3rd, 5-6pm, SAC West Plaza Come choose a free plant of your choice and plant it with Garden Commons, UofL Composting, Clean4Cards, and TriBeta as you learn more about the Green Initiatives committee of ELSB as well as these sustainable organizations! RSVP on Engage. |
Sept. 1-30, 2024 |
Cycle September 2024 September 1-30, 2024 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:
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, 2024. 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 monthly premium incentive program participants can earn 200 points toward their 2025 $40 GHN monthly incentive for participating in the Bike Month Challenge! Check out our online resources for UofL Bicyclists - with handy maps, videos, and tips for getting around town care-free and car-free! And be sure to join us for our Cycle September events to get you engaged in the Challenge:
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Aug. 30, 2024 |
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Feed Louisville Friday, Aug. 30th, noon, BAB 206 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 vegetarian lunch! We'll kick-off the year with a focus on mutual aid to address hunger. Rhona Kamar, Co-Founder of Feed Louisville, will share her point of view on sustainability. Rhona Bowles Kamar is the executive director of Feed Louisville, a non-profit organization she founded at the beginning of the pandemic to help feed the unhoused community. Rhona has been a chef and restaurateur in Louisville for 30 years. She has owned a certified organic farm and is an advocate for small farmers. She has served on the board of the Organic Association of Kentucky, and currently serves on the Greater Louisville Food Council. She is currently a member of the World Central Kitchen Corps of Chefs. 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. |
Aug. 28, 2024 |
2024 President's Forum on Inclusive Excellence Wednesday, Aug. 28th, 2-4pm, SAC Ballroom, Register here. Add to your Calendar Join President Kim Schatzel and Vice President of Institutional Equity Lee Gill on August 28th at the President's Forum on Inclusive Excellence. This event gathers diversity thought leaders in education to discuss trends, advancements, and best practices. Geoffrey Canada, president of Harlem Children’s Zone, is the keynote speaker. This free event offers an opportunity to network with peers dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment. Refreshments will be provided. Space is limited, so register online to attend. |
Aug. 26 - Sept. 30, 2024 |
Cards Commuter Challenge 2024 August 26 - September 30, 2024. 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 26 - 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!
Step 2: Challenge yourself (and your friends!) to get to campus differently!
* 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! Explore all of UofL's Sustainable Transportation Options. Connect with us, trash-talk, and post about your commute on social media @UofLSustainable.
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Aug. 19 - Nov. 25, 2024 |
Fall Garden Gatherings Mondays, 11am at the Garden Commons (northeast of the Baptist Center) Thursdays, 4pmat 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 fall 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. Facebook Event. |
Aug. 15-18, 2024 |
Sustainability in Welcome Week 2024
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July 25, 2024 |
Fostering Inclusive Excellence and Belonging in Learning Environments Thursday, July 25th, 2:00-3:30pm, online Presenter: Marcos Morales & Marian R. Vasser. This session aims to equip educators with effective strategies to foster inclusive and welcoming spaces for all learners. Through a combination of theory and engaging activities, participants will learn how to cultivate an environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and every individual feels a sense of belonging. By exploring best practices, case studies, and interactive discussions, this workshop aims to empower educators to enhance the overall learning experience, promote academic success, and contribute to the development of a more inclusive and equitable society. Join us in our commitment to shaping educational spaces that celebrate diversity and foster excellence for everyone. Register here. |
July 17, 2024 |
HRtalks Wellness: Clean Living Wednesday, July 17th, 2:00pm, Microsoft Teams Get Healthy Now is teaming up with Anthem EAP to discuss the importance of clean living. Clean living is a mind/body approach to living a clean and healthy lifestyle. Learn healthier ways of living by eating whole foods and learn how to eliminate toxic products in your home to help support a clean-living lifestyle. GHN monthly premium incentive program participants can earn 100 points toward their 2025 $40 monthly incentive for attending. Registration required. |
July 17, 2024 |
CHAMPioning Positive Change and Embracing Diversity: Centering Ali's 6 Core Principles Wednesday, July 17th, 2:00-4:00pm, Cultural & Equity Center MPR Presenter: Sherry Durham. Drawing inspiration from the life and values of the G.O.A.T., Muhammad Ali, this interactive workshop guides participants on a journey of personal growth, self-discovery, and character development. Through stories, quotes, and impactful anecdotes from Ali's life, attendees will explore 6 core principles that embody who he was even beyond the boxing ring. Participants will be inspired to reflect on their own values and choices, fostering a deeper understanding of the principles that drive ethical decision-making and positive change. This workshop is an invitation to cultivate the spirit of champion within oneself, aligning with the enduring legacy of Muhammad Ali and his commitment to making a meaningful impact on the world. Join us in embracing the principles of greatness, both inside and out, as we strive to create a more compassionate and empowered society. Register here. |
June 25 & 26, 2024 |
Juneteenth Cookout: Red & Black on the Green HSC: Tuesday, June 25 at 11:00am - 1:00pm, Kornhauser Health Sciences Library, HSC Courtyard Belknap: Wednesday, June 26 at 11:00am - 1:00pm, University Club Come out and enjoy a Juneteenth celebratory lunch as we recognize and celebrate Juneteenth! We will have a voter registration table and vendors on hand to educate our faculty, staff, & students and to promote and bring awareness to the many outstanding products and services offered by our community's Black business owners and allies. RSVP here. |
June 20, 2024 |
Juneteenth Lecture Series: Where We Were (Our Past) Thursday, June 20th, 12:00-2:30pm, Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium, Add to your Calendar Join us and the Coalition on the History of the Enslaved as we take a journey.... Where We Were. The Coalition on the History of Enslavement is a partnership between four Louisville historic houses and former sites of enslavement: Farmington, Historic Locust Grove, Oxmoor Farm Foundation, and the Riverside, the Farnsley-Moreman Landing. Presenters: Dr. John Chenault, Associate Professor & Director of Anti-Racism Initiatives, UME, School of Medicine; Shirley Harmon, Curator-Oxmoor Farm. RSVP here. |
June 18, 2024 |
“Gully of the Drums” in Jefferson County Tuesday, June 18th, 7pm, online or in-person at United Crescent Hill Ministries, 150 S. State St. - register online here, Add to your Calendar The Greater Louisville Sierra Club invites you to hear from one of UofL’s recent Masters in Sustainability graduates, Sam Satterly, who will present her research into Jefferson County’s “Gully of the Drums” and its historical connection to the Superfund site, “Valley of the Drums.” The “Valley of the Drums” is one of the most infamous Superfund sites in EPA history. At this site Arthur L. Taylor operated an uncontrolled and unregulated industrial chemical waste dump, where over 17,000 steel drums and 142 chemical compounds were inventoried. Just beyond the Valley of the Drums site boundary lies a lesser-known contaminated area that has been neglected, overlooked, and ignored by local, state, and federal officials. The site, informally dubbed the “Gully of the Drums,” is located in municipally owned Jefferson Memorial Forest, and was also used as a location for Mr. Taylor’s dumping operation. Sam Satterly is a recent graduate from the University of Louisville Master’s program in Sustainability. Satterley’s interest in the Jefferson Memorial Forest goes beyond her love for it as a place of personal refuge and renewal. She also works for Louisville Metro Parks as the Forest’s guest services supervisor. Since 2021, Sam has been conducting research into the history of CERCLA legislation, legal liability, and the potentially responsible party for the Gully of the Drums. Learn more and register online here. |
June 18, 2024 |
Juneteenth Lecture Series: Where we are Going (Our Future) Tuesday, June 18th, noon, Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium, Add to your Calendar Join us as we help the most overlooked among us embrace their superpowers and achieve psychological and financial freedom. Presenter: John Mays, The I Believe I Can Man. RSVP here. |
June 13, 2024 |
SummerFest 2024 Thursday, June 13th, 11:00am to 1:00pm, HSC Courtyard, Add to your Calendar Stop by the UofL Sustainability Council / HSC Green Team's booth at the 4th annual S.M.A.R.T. (School of Medicine Advancement, Retention, and Training) SummerFest and earn your way toward a free ice cream cone! Bring your bike for a free tune-up at our booth! SummerFest is designed to be an engaging and informative experience for School of Medicine staff and everyone at HSC is welcome! In addition to a resource fair, attendees can enjoy music, a dessert social, door prize giveaways, and interactive activities provided by UofL Campus Recreation. It's a fantastic opportunity for networking, learning, and community-building! |
May 28, 2024 |
Serviceberry Foraging Workshop Tuesday, May 28th, noon, 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. Facebook Event. See also: June brings juneberries: Picking your own sustainable treat this summer (Spectrum News 1, May 28, 2024) |
May 21, 2024 |
Walkable Louisville: a conversation with urban planner and author Jeff Speck |
May 20, 2024 |
Bike To Work Day! POSTPONED TO Monday, May 20th The UofL Sustainability Council urges everyone to celebrate Bike to Work Day with Bike Louisville on Monday, May 20th! Grab your bike and join in the fun at any of our meet & ride locations where seasoned ride captains will lead group rides downtown, finishing at Fourth Street Live! for coffee, donuts, and raffle prizes. Rides headed to downtown will depart at 7:30am from:
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May 11, 2024 |
Pop-Up Drop-Off Community Recycling Event Saturday, May 11th, 10am-2pm, UofL Shelby Campus Pop-Up Drop-Offs are free recycling and large item disposal events for residents of Jefferson County. Accepted Items:
Items must already be separated into categories for easy off-loading so as much can be recycled as possible.Not Accepted:
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May 9, 2024 |
Public Meeting: 3rd Street Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Project Thursday, May 9th, 5:30-7:30pm, SAC W118, Add to your Calendar The University of Louisville, in coordination with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Louisville Metro, and with financial assistance from the Federal Highway Administration, is designing a project that would improve vehicular safety and traffic operations and improve pedestrian and cyclist safety and connectivity on the northwest side of Belknap Campus, primarily along 3rd Street (and the connector to 2nd Street) from Eastern Parkway to W. Cardinal Boulevard. The current road design is a four-lane highway that encourages speeding and offers no accommodations for bicyclists, transit users, or pedestrians wishing to cross this busy road. A public meeting about the project will take place Thursday, May 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Student Activities Center, room W118. See the project website for details and to ask questions. |
May 9, 2024 | HRtalks Wellness Workshop: Healthier Transportation |
May 2 - Aug. 15, 2024 |
Summer Garden Gatherings Tuesdays, noon at the Garden Commons (northeast of the Baptist Center) Thursdays, noon 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 summer 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. Facebook Event. |
May 1-31, 2024 |
Bike Month Challenge May 1st – 31st, 2024 May is perfect for pedaling! Saddle up and ride for Team UofL in the Bike Month Challenge! Reap the rewards of a healthy lifestyle, show your support for sustainable transportation, and help improve cycling in your community. Register for the Bike Month Challenge as an individual to be entered to win fabulous national prizes like:
Join Team UofL on Strava to log your rides and encourage/compete against your peers. Simply log your trips by bicycle for fun, fitness, or transportation. Check out our online resources for UofL Bicyclists - with handy maps, videos, and tips for getting around town care-free and car-free! Get Healthy Now monthly premium incentive program participants can earn 200 points toward their 2025 $40 GHN monthly incentive for participating in the Bike Month Challenge! |
April 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 . |
April 23, 2024 |
Sustainability on Tap Tuesday, April 23rd, 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! |
April 23, 2024 |
Sustainability Roundtable: Community Gardens: Finding Common Ground in Food Insecurity Tuesday, April 23rd, 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#) |
April 23, 2024 |
Mental Health Walk & Yoga Class Tuesday, April 23rd, 1pm, SRC, Add to your Calendar Finals can be a stressful time, so join us on Reading Day to get outside and clear your head! We'll meet at the SRC at 1 pm for a 45-minute walk around campus, and then we will be having a free yoga class at the SRC starting at 2 pm. Anyone affiliated with UofL is welcome! Sponsored by the Student Sustainability Coalition and Campus Recreation. RSVP on Engage. |
April 22, 2024 |
Earth Day Paint, Picnic & Potluck Monday, April 22nd, 5:30pm, Stansbury Park UofL's Sustainability Council invites everyone outside for an Earth Day Celebration in Stansbury Park immediately adjacent campus, south of University Pointe. We'll supply the art supplies, and you are invited to bring snacks for yourself or to share, and you might want to bring a towel or blanket to sit on. |
April 19, 2024 |
Earth Day of Service Friday, April 19th, 2-5pm, Alberta O. Jones Park (23rd & Maple St.), Add to your Calendar In advance of Earth Day 2024, UofL is organizing an Earth Day of Service at Louisville's newest park, Alberta O. Jones Park in the California neighborhood with the Metro Office of Sustainability, the Louisville Parks Alliance, Beargrass Thunder, and YouthBuild! Everyone is encouraged to spend a few hours giving back to the community and the planet by participating in a pollinator planting, litter pick-up, and a sustainability resource fair! Sign-up to volunteer on Helper Helper or Engage. |
April 19, 2024 |
EcoReps Lunch & Learn Workshop: UofL Maple Syrup & Honey Pancake Party! Friday, April 19th, Noon-2:00pm, 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'll wrap up the year with our annual celebration of our sweet sustainability harvests on campus, as we sample some of this year's maple syrup and honey harvests! Come enjoy some pancakes with our very own local sweetness. All are welcome. You'll also learn about tapping UofL maple trees to make syrup and raising honeybees on campus! In a special extended session, we'll also hear presentations from students in the spring Urban Agriculture class about: 1. Escargot (snails) with vertical farming in a warehouse; 2. Aquaponics; and 3. 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. Facebook 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
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April 11, 2024 |
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 The EPA Cleaned Up the ‘Valley of the Drums’ Outside Louisville 45 Years Ago. Why Did it Leave the ‘Gully of the Drums’ Behind? (Inside Climate News, April 3, 2024) |
April 4, 2024 |
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! |
March 26, 2024 |
The Story of Anne Braden and Why It (Still) Matters Tuesday, March 26th, 6:30-8pm, Main Public Library (301 York St.), Add to your Calendar |
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. |
March 20, 2024 |
Panel: Louisville's Climate - Navigating Local Dynamics & Impacts Wednesday, March 20th, noon-1:30pm, BAB 218, Add to your Calendar |
March 19, 2024 |
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 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!
Residence Hall Drawdown! - February 5-25, 2024 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:
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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’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. |
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 . |
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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. |
Nov. 18, 2023 |
Pop-Up Drop-Off Community Recycling Event Saturday, November 18th, 10am-2pm, UofL Shelby Campus Pop-Up Drop-Offs are free recycling and large item disposal events for residents of Jefferson County. Accepted Items:
Items must already be separated into categories for easy off-loading so as much can be recycled as possible.Not Accepted:
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Nov. 17, 2023 |
EcoReps Lunch & Learn Workshop: Aquaponics |
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 |
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. |