Past Events
A log of sustainability events at UofL which have already taken place.
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| May 21, 2022 |
Pop-Up Drop-Off Community Recycling Event Saturday, May 21st, 10am-2pm, UofL Shelby Campus Pop-Up Drop-Offs are free recycling and large item disposal events for residents of Jefferson County.
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 20, 2022 |
HRtalks Wellness: Transportation Cycling for Personal & Planetary Health  Warm weather has returned and Bike Month is here! Bicycling is a very low-cost, pollution-free way to get around that offers so many benefits to your health and wellness…but are you mentally prepared for bike commuting? Are you excited to dust off your bicycle, but have some questions and concerns? Intimidated by traffic? Scared to ride on Louisville's streets? Uncertain about how to carry things, lock your bike properly, or keep your bike maintained? And what about those green LouVelo bikeshare bikes? Join us for this workshop to boost your confidence and get your questions answered! In this hour led by experienced Louisville bike commuters, we’ll help you learn to ride safely and confidently around town in all kinds of weather while getting exercise, having fun, and slashing your carbon emissions. We’ll also share how you can win fabulous prizes by riding with Team UofL in the Bike Month Challenge! Get Healthy Now program participants will earn 200 points toward your 2023 premium incentive for attending. Facebook Event. Register here.
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| May 20, 2022 |
Cards Come Together Day of Service: Old Louisville Clean-up Friday, May 20th, 9am-noon, Meetup at 4th & Oak  Join us as we partner with District 6 Metro Councilman David James and Brightside for an Old Louisville neighborhood cleanup. Starting at 4th and Oak Streets, we will clean-up streets and alleyways from 1st Street to St. Catherine. Garbage bags, gloves and lunch will be provided. Registration required. Participation in Cards Come Together is entirely voluntary. Staff can use Community Service Leave (CSL) but should obtain supervisor approval before registering to participate. Register here. |
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| May 9-13, 2022 |
Environmental Conservation Service Trip May 9-13, 2022 Get lost in nature and service with us on the Appalachian Trail! This year's Alternative Break Service trip will be taking place May 9-13 in North Carolina and Gatlinburg with a focus on environmental conservation! The cost for the trip is $125 with meals and housing included in the cost, you can contact kathy.meyer@louisville.edu or elsbserv@louisville.edu for more information. Fill out this form if you're interested, thank you! |
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| May 6, 2022 |
The Electric Economy and Climate Change: The Critical Role of Energy Storage Friday, May 6th, 1pm, Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium |
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| April 28, 2022 |
UofL Little Free Library Grand Opening Thursday, April 28th, 11am, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall)  UofL's first Little Free Library is being installed at the Garden Commons, thanks to our friends at UofL's Resilient Families Project! Come on out to celebrate this milestone with us. Bring a book. Take a book.See photos. |
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| April 26, 2022 |
Move-Out Lighten Your Load FREE SALE! Tuesday, April 26th, 11:30am-1:30pm, Red Barn plaza Lighten Your Load as you move off campus for the summer! Don't landfill the stuff you don't want to take home - share it! These pop-up outdoor Free Sales are offered by the student-run UofL Free Store, now located in SAC W303C. The space is like a thrift store where no money is exchanged and is run by students who help process donations and keep the store tidy and organized in support of the project to help keep useful items out of the landfill while meeting the needs of their peers. The Free Store is a space for the free exchange of clean, functional, durable items like clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books, school & art supplies, non-perishable food, and more. Donations can be made any time in the red bins at the base of the driveway just east of Unitas Tower, off Cardinal Blvd. Follow the Free Store on  or  . |
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| April 23, 2022 |
Old Louisville Earth Day Tree Planting Saturday, April 23rd, 9am-noon, Meet at Central Park Info Center  The Old Louisville Neighborhood Council and the UofL Sustainability Council invite volunteers to help restore the urban canopy on the northern edge of UofL's Belknap Campus. We'll be planting 36 deciduous shade street trees (2" dbh) with our neighbors at various locations between the curb and the sidewalk where trees are missing. The focus areas for this final spring planting will be:• St. Catherine Street (800 Block) • West Magnolia Ave. (200 Block), including Brook and Floyd Streets • 3rd and Lee Street Area • West Lee Street (400 Block) • Central Park Volunteers should gather outside the Information Center in the middle of Central Park to be assigned to small tree-planting teams. Donuts and coffee will be available 8:30-9am, when work will begin. A pizza and chili lunch will be served for all volunteers at noon after the trees are planted. Co-sponsors include Metro Council President David James, MSD, Metro Division of Community Forestry, and Metro Public Works. All are welcome and no pre-registration is necessary. Tools will be provided, but volunteers may also bring their own shovels and gloves. Questions should be directed to Herb Fink 502-552-0399. Facebook Event. |
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| Earth Day, April 22, 2022 |
Earth Day Learning Café: Yes in my Backyard! Awesome ideas from Bernheim for you to try at home! Friday, April 22nd, 3pm, Microsoft Teams Watch Recording.  While it may be true that Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest’s 16,000 acres are bigger than the average backyard, this beautiful place is full of inspiring ideas to help the average homeowner make their own habitat more sustainable. Join Bernheim’s Director of Education, Kristin Faurest, and UofL Assistant Director of Composition, Cooper Day, for an Earth Day workshop featuring an enjoyable slideshow of some of the amazing ways Bernheim is pioneering sustainable choices. The slideshow will be followed by a lively and thought-provoking discussion of how our humble and everyday choices can add up to big differences. Register here. |
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| Earth Day, April 22, 2022 |
EcoReps Earth Day Lunch & Learn: UofL Maple Syrup Pancake Party & Climate Strike Earth Day, Friday, April 22nd, Noon-1:00pm, Humanities Quad Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#)  Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free vegetarian lunch! We'll wrap up the year and celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd, with the return of our annual maple syrup harvest celebration after a winter of tapping UofL trees! Come enjoy some pancakes with our very own, hyper-local maple syrup while we talk trees and local sweetness with our community partner, Dave Barker. These delicious pancakes will be served up with a little Climate Strike on the side!! Come for the pancakes and stay for the politics! The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. This spring, we continue our series of workshops each month on last Fridays at noon. All are welcome. Facebook Event. See photos. |
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| April 20, 2022 |
Divestment Rally RESCHEDULED FOR: Wednesday, April 20th, noon-2pm, SAC Plaza Watch Video.See Photos. Hosted by Student Sustainability Coalition, which urges the university to divest funds from fossil fuels, policing, private prisons, and more. Read/sign our petition here! Speakers: 1. Shameka Parrish-Wright - Mayoral candidate and activist 2. Betsy Ruhe - Metro candidate and founder of Orchards of Beechmont and Sustainable South Louisville 3. U.S. House of Representatives candidate, Attica Scott We will have art supplies and signs on hand, and anyone is welcome to bring their own signage! RSVP on Engage.
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| April 20, 2022 |
Preventing Human Extinction as a Public Health Priority Wednesday, April 20th, 12-1pm, online - Pre-registration is required.  The UofL School of Public Health and Information Sciences is hosting a virtual event Wednesday, April 20, featuring Steven Luby, professor and James H. Steele D.V.M. Professorship, UTHealth School of Public Health. He’ll discuss, "Preventing Human Extinction as a Public Health Priority." Learn how multiple threats, including armed conflict, synthetic pathogens and artificial superintelligence, could lead to human extinction by the end of the century. The global public health community should take these threats seriously and work to prevent them. Register here. |
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| April 18, 2022 |
Nobel Laureate Shuji Nakamura lecture on LED technology Monday, April 18th, 4-5pm, Rauch Planetarium (reception in Gheens Science Hall, 3:30-4pm)  Shuji Nakamura, winner of UofL’s Leigh Ann Conn Prize for Renewable Energy for 2019, will give a public lecture on Monday, April 18tj./ A world-leading pioneer in sustainable energy technology, Nakamura is recognized for his solid-state light-emitting diodes (LED) technology. His LEDs have 10 times the efficiency of incandescent lighting, twice the efficiency of fluorescent bulbs and last 30 to 40 years. Read more about Nakamura in UofL News. |
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| April 13, 2022 |
Bee Green RESCHEUDLED FOR: Wednesday, April 13th, 4-5pm, Davidson 109  On April 13th, ELSB's Animal Welfare and Green Initiatives will be hosting an educational workshop in partnership with Beeing2gether, a local black-owned honey and bee farm. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about how our waste and carbon footprint are having a severe impact on our Earth and are detrimental to essential species that sustain us, specifically bees. Our guest speakers, Keith and Shawn, will talk about the bee industry, how managing and taking care of bees works, how honey is produced, how climate change is impacting the bee population, and how our consumption of certain products is harmful. ELSB will be offering free raw honey, reusable, plastic-free bee's wrap wax paper, and homemade soap at the event! UofL Dining will also be offering local honey lavender shortbreads and honey lemon iced tea. Please bring your friends and let's "bee" educated on how protect our little friends! RSVP on Engage. |
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| April 10, 2022 |
Truth Tellers Film Screening Sunday, April 10th, 3-5pm, Speed Cinema at the Speed Art Museum  UofL's Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research and the Speed Art Museum are hosting a screening and talkback of the new documentary Truth Tellers. This Richard Kane film chronicles the lives of courageous past and present activists fighting for racial equity, environmental justice, and indigenous rights through the eyes of beloved Maine artist Robert Shetterly. Shetterly has painted over 250 portraits of truth-tellers including the Institute's namesake, Anne Braden. He calls his project Americans Who Tell the Truth. During the talkback, Rob Shetterly will be joined by activists Bree Newsome-Bass and Maulian Dana, both of whom are featured in the film. Bree Newsome-Bass, an artist and activist, is well-known for her act of resistance in her removal of the Confederate flag from the South Carolina State Capitol in 2015. Maulian Dana, also an artist and activist, is the first individual to hold the position of the Penobscot Nation Tribal Ambassador. Proof of vaccination is required and masks are recommended, but not required. This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. |
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| April 9, 2022 |
Old Louisville Tree Planting Saturday, April 9th, 9am-noon, Meet at Central Park Info Center The Old Louisville Neighborhood Council and the UofL Sustainability Council invite volunteers to help restore the urban canopy on the northern edge of UofL's Belknap Campus. We'll be planting 50 deciduous shade street trees (2" dbh) with our neighbors at various neighborhood locations between the curb and the sidewalk where trees are missing. The focus will be along 2nd St., 7th St., and Ormsby Ave. Volunteers should gather outside the Information Center in the middle of Central Park to be assigned to small tree-planting teams. Donuts and coffee will be available 8:30-9am, when work will begin. A pizza and chili lunch will be served for all volunteers at noon after the trees are planted. Co-sponsors include Metro Council President David James, MSD, Metro Division of Community Forestry, and Metro Public Works. All are welcome and no pre-registration is necessary. Tools will be provided, but volunteers may also bring their own shovels and gloves. Questions should be directed to Herb Fink 502-552-0399. Facebook Event.
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| April 8, 2022 |
 Gender and Gardening WorkshopFriday, April 8th, 1pm, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) Join us in the Garden Commons for a workshop in which we explore the connections between food and gender justice and the importance of women and LGBTQ+ people in food justice movements. This is part of the spring series of Garden Workshops hosted by the Garden Commons, a shared, collectively-managed space, open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on Facebook or Instagram. Facebook Event. Watch video recording. |
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| April 7, 2022 | Movie Night: YERT (Your Environmental Road Trip) Thursday, April 7th, 5:30pm, Ekstrom Library Chao Auditorium  The UofL Sustainability Council and Student Sustainability Coalition invite you to join us for a special movie viewing of YERT (Your Environmental Road Trip)! This hilarious and engaging eco-documentary was made by local filmmaker, Ben Evans, and tells the story of a journey across 50 States. 1 Year. Zero Garbage? Called to action by a planet in peril, three friends hit the road—traveling with hope, humor, and all of their garbage—to explore every state in America (the good, the bad, and the weird) in search of the extraordinary innovators and citizens who are tackling humanity's greatest environmental crises. As the YERT team layers outlandish eco-challenges onto their year-long quest, an unexpected turn of events pushes them to the brink in this award-winning docu-comedy. Featuring Bill McKibben, Wes Jackson, Will Allen, Janine Benyus, Joel Salatin, David Orr, and others. Facebook Event. |
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| April 7, 2022 |
Kentucky Refugee Ministries Panel Thursday, April 7th, 5-7pm, Strickler & Davidson Courtyard The Honors Student Council is hosting a service event and panel for Kentucky Refugee Ministries (KRM) on April 7th from 5-7:30 in the Strickler Courtyard. Come paint mugs to donate to the apartments provided by KRM for families seeking refuge in Louisville. Then, stick around to hear from those who have gone through the refugee experience and learn how you can get involved with KRM's mission of helping our new neighbors. Tea from Sis Got Tea will be provided! RSVP here: 2022 HSC Spring Conference Sign Up. |
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| April 7, 2022 |
Low carbon smoothies! Thursday, April 7th, 12-2 pm, Marketplace Food Court in the Student Activities Center Join us for low carbon dining smoothies. Sustainable dining intern Katie Hite will be making smoothies made with some locally sourced ingredients. We will have sustainable dining trivia, with a chance to win prizes. Come learn about how you can improve your carbon footprint by dining locally and plant based. |
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| April 6, 2022 |
Climate Change, Social Capital and Sustainable Livelihoods in Conservation Landscapes Wednesday, April 6th, 3:30pm, Virtual via MS Teams.  University of Colorado Boulder's Dr. Karen Bailey will discuss her ongoing work to understand human-environment interactions for the intersecting goals of wellbeing of vulnerable populations, equity, and conservation. She will share findings from research across Sub-Saharan Africa with smallholder farming communities living in conservation landscapes. She will focus on case studies from Southern and East Africa to highlight the importance of social capital and local organizations to support sustainable rural livelihoods and conservation goals under changing climatic conditions. She will also briefly describe her work to supporting justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM. This is part of the Geographic and Environmental Sciences Seminar Series. Contact mlroch01@louisville.edu |
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| April 1, 2022 |
 Sustainable Tote-bag Making NightFriday, April 1st, 5-7pm, Strickler Hall room 208 Join Honors Student Council and Student Sustainability Coalition in making yourself a nice tote bag! Bags and paints will be provided; all you need to bring is yourself. There will be free food, so bring a friend! RSVP on Engage. |
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| April 1, 2022 |
Tax The Rich! Save America. Friday, April 1st, noon-1:30pm, Ekstrom Library Chao Auditorium  Join a fiery group of “class traitors" for an insiders’ look at how “the rich” - and the politicians they control - rigged the economy to guarantee the rich get richer and everyone else is left holding the bag. Blunt and irreverent, these “Patriotic Millionaires” expose the scam to help everyday Americans reclaim their country before it’s too late. Complimentary (very delicious!) lunch will be served. Hosted by Patriotic Millionaires and Young Democrats at UofL Facebook Event. RSVP here. |
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| April 1, 2022 |
 UofL Arbor Day Celebration 2022Friday, April 1st 10:30am at Schneider Hall (northwest side); and 1:30pm at HSC Abell Administration (Chestnut Street side) Come help us celebrate Arbor Day in Kentucky by taking another step to restore Louisville's shrinking tree canopy! Join us for a celebration of UofL’s on-going commitment to trees and our status (for 12 years running!) as a Tree Campus Higher Education.
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| March 31, 2022 |
Muhammad Ali: A Transcendent Life-Standing Up for Peace Symposium Thursday, March 31st, 9am-6pm, online and SAC Ballroom, Registration required for in-person. Join virtually here. Meeting ID: 831 3417 5642. Passcode: 557029  UofL's Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice’s annual symposium, co-sponsored by CODRE, University Libraries, and the Anne Braden Institute, addresses the question: “What can we learn from Muhammad Ali about standing up for peace today?” Plenary Sessions in the morning address how Ali inspires young people and how artists are standing up for peace and are inspired by Muhammad Ali. Dr. Raymond Green will speak about the Muhammad Ali social justice magnet at Central High School. Hannah Drake will speak about how Ali inspires her as an artist. The keynote speaker is Ambassador Shabazz (Malcolm X’s eldest daughter).Symposium Schedule: 9:00 A.M. Conference Check-In – Exhibits Display/Student Poster & Art Presentations 9:30 A.M. Welcome & Conference Overview - “Standing Up for Peace” 10:00 A.M. How does Muhammad Ali inspire young people today to be agents of change in their communities? (Dr. Raymond Green, former principal and alum of Central H.S., UofL College of Business) 11:00 A.M. How does Muhammad Ali inspire artists to stand up for peace today? (Hannah L. Drake, poet and author ) 12:00 P.M. Luncheon—Standing Up for Peace Today – How Can Muhammad Ali’s Legacy Inspire Us? (Ambassador Attallah Shabazz, Malcolm X’s daughter, Ambassador-at-large of Belize ) 1:30 P.M. Breakout Sessions: Student Voices – Middle School & High School Students Arts & Humanities Advancing Social Change Honoring Muhammad Ali’s Community Connections 3:00 P.M. Breakout Sessions: Muhammad Ali’s Global Impact Student Voices & Advocating for Peace Today - UofL students – Muhammad Ali Scholars 4:30 P.M. Conference Concluding Remarks and Networking 6:00 P.M. End of conference The symposium is part of an MAI and UofL Libraries commemoration of Muhammad Ali - Muhammad Ali: A Transcendent Life with exhibits across all of UofL Libraries, and new digital resources unveiled in January 2021. Another community engagement opportunity seeks participation in the audio and video tribute to how Ali inspires each of us. The link to contribute is here: “Standing Up for Peace: How does Muhammad Ali Inspire Us Today?” For additional information please contact Sherry Durham at sherry.durham@louisville.edu. |
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| March 31, 2022 |
Vegan Menu Takeover Thursday, March 31st, 11am-8pm, The Ville Grill Thinking about exploring a plant-based diet? Already into it? Either way, you'll findplenty of options to enjoy a meal without any animals having to die or suffer! And you'll discover how healthy and delicious vegan dining can be! Just stop in at UofL Dining's zero-waste, 30% locally-sourced, all-you-care-to-eat dining hall at 3rd & Brandeis to sample the goodness during lunch and dinner. All are welcome. You don't need to be on a meal plan or have flex points. 
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| March 29, 2022 | Sustainability Roundtable: Habitat for Humanity Tuesday, March 29th, 4:00-4:50pm, virtual - Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#) Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our Spring Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm (1/18, 2/1, 2/15, 3/1, 3/29, 4/12). Our featured speakers on March 29th will be Leslie Woods & Bolaji Ogbulu from Louisville Habitat for Humanity. No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. |
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| March 29, 2022 | UofL Free Store FREE SALE! Last Tuesdays, March 29th & April 26th, 11:30am-1:30pm, Red Barn plaza These pop-up Free Sales are offered by the student-run UofL Free Store, now located in SAC W303C. They will be offered on last Tuesdays of each month throughout the spring from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Red Barn (outside in good weather). The space is like a thrift store where no money is exchanged and is run by students who help process donations and keep the store tidy and organized in support of the project to help keep useful items out of the landfill while meeting the needs of their peers. The Free Store is a space for the free exchange of clean, functional, durable items like clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books, school & art supplies, non-perishable food, and more. Donations can be made any time in the red bins at the base of the driveway just east of Unitas Tower, off Cardinal Blvd. Follow the Free Store on or . |
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| March 28, 2022 |
Urban & Public Affairs Garden Spring Workday Monday, March 28th, 2-4pm, UPA Garden (426 W. Bloom St., behind Bettie Johnson Hall)  The Student Sustainability Coalition invite you to discover the wonders of UofL's OTHER garden, behind the Urban & Public Affairs Building, along the brick alley behind Bettie Johnson Hall. The student-designed UPA Horticulture Zone has been growing food & community since the Urban & Public Affairs Student Organization broke ground in May 2013! What had once been an uninviting patch of grass that had to be mowed regularly with fossil fuels was transitioned into an inviting outdoor gathering space beside our historic apple tree. The space is used to grow fresh, delicious produce available to the community in our mini orchard (peach, apple, fig, and native serviceberry, pawpaw, hazelnuts, and maypops) and in four raised beds filled with rich, organic compost made by volunteers on campus from food waste collected both on and off campus. We'll be spreading wood chips on our paths, mulching our pawpaw patch, cleaning up after the winter, and digging out and potting-up pawpaw saplings for distribution at UofL Arbor Day (April 1). Dress to get dirty. Tools and gloves provided. Facebook Event.
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| March 26, 2022 |
Invasive Plant Removal at Jefferson Memorial Forest Saturday, March 26, 10am-2pm, Jefferson Memorial Forest The UofL Bontanical Society invites you out to the largest urban forests in the country to help knock back invasive plant species in Jefferson Memorial Forest with Steve Kendra. Training, including plant identification, as well as gear (gloves, hand tools, water bottles) will be provided on-site! Please dress accordingly for this work, meaning long pants, layered shirts or thick top, and sturdy close-toed shoes. Everyone involved will be given a coupon for a free combo meal of your choice at the Dairy Queen down the road, which we'll meet up at afterwards! These type of volunteer activities look really great on a resume and provide an opportunity to network with people throughout our local community. Plus, some of you may need service hours for various campus organizations and this definitely meets the criteria. Jefferson Memorial Forest is the largest metropolitan area forest in the United States at well over 7,000 acres. It's located about 20-25 minutes south of campus and is a great place for hiking, fishing, bird-watching, flora and fauna, and even camping. RSVP on Engage for full details. |
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| March 25, 2022 |
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District Friday, March 25th, Noon-1:00pm, Ekstrom Library 254 Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#)  Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free vegetarian lunch! Our March workshop will put you in touch with the work of the Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District. With conservation as their passion, the District's mission is to conserve Jefferson County’s natural resources by coordinating financial, technical and educational assistance that helps both rural and urban communities implement sustainable solutions. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. This spring, we continue our series of workshops each month on last Fridays at noon. All are welcome. Facebook Event. |
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| March 25, 2022 |
7th Annual Engaged Scholarship Symposium Friday, March 25th, 9am-Noon, Ekstrom Library Register here. UofL's annual Engaged Scholarship Symposium is an opportunity to network and share current research and teaching activities involving community partners and service to the community. The theme for the 2022 Engaged Scholarship Symposium is Community Engagement in the Era of COVID. Many of us were forced to change the way we teach and conduct research because of the pandemic and community engagement is no exception. This Symposium will explore how we are engaging with our community during the pandemic, how we are collaborating with community partners, the effect of the changes on our work, challenges encountered, and lessons learned to name a few areas. Plenary Session (9:00am-10:10am, Chao Auditorium) Opening Panel – Community Engagement in the Era of Covid (9:10am - 10:10am) Presenters
CONCURRENT SESSIONS 1 (10:20am-11:10am)
CONCURRENT SESSIONS 2 (11:20am - noon)
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| March 24, 2022 |
Seminar: Anti-Racism in Language Thursday, March 24th, 5-7pm, Strickler Hall 102The Honors Student Council presents a free seminar on Anti-Racist Language that will be the second of a 3-day speaker series around antiracism in Louisville. UofL professors and Louisville community leaders will discuss the ways that our language impacts Black and Indigenous communities. Free boxed meals from The Common Table will be provided. |
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| March 24, 2022 |
Lectures in Social Change: Intersectional Environmental Justice Lauren Heberle: Finding Our Paths: Towards Intersectional Environmental Justice in Scholarship & Practice Thursday, March 24th, 4pm-5:15pm, Zoom (register here)  This year’s topic for UofL's Lectures in Social Change is: Intersectional Environmental Justice. Join us for the second of three lectures covering various issues related to how we include BIPOC voices and concerns in the sustainability movement. Dr. Lauren Heberle is the Director of the Center for Environmental Policy and Management and Associate Professor of Sociology. Dr. Heberle is also the lead investigator for the Community Engagement Core of the UofL Superfund Research Center. She teaches environmental and social policy courses and urban sociology. Her expertise is in community participation in environmental decision making. Her areas of research include urban redevelopment, environmental policy, environmental justice, community engagement, and sustainable development. She serves as a member of or expert witness to a variety of local and federal task forces and committees. |
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| March 24, 2022 |
 It's Time to Reconcile, Focus and Direct Thursday, March 24th, 12-1pm, Zoom (join here) Join us for the UofL Kent School's Social Work Month Keynote Address, presented by the Kent School Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Hear from artists Hannah L. Drake and Josh Miller of IDEAS xLab about the role of culturally-responsive and community-based efforts for sustaining anti-racism work. Their talk will challenge us to reconcile the past, focus on the present, and direct our efforts to creating change for future generations. We'll hear how artists and leaders can work together to improve health and wellbeing while changing our relationship to one another, and our understanding of what it takes to be anti-racist. Hannah Drake (she/her) is a blogger, activist, public speaker, poet, author of 11 books, and the Chief Creative Officer at IDEAS xLab. She writes commentary on politics, feminism, and race and her work has been featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine. Her work has been recognized by Colin Kaepernick, Ava DuVernay and The New York Times, and she was selected as a Muhammad Ali Daughter of Greatness.Website: Instagram/Twitter - @hannahdrake628. Josh Miller (he/him) is the co-founder + CEO of IDEAS xLab and the artist-owner of Josh Miller Ventures. He is an explorer, two-time TEDx speaker, a Leadership Arts Fellow and a CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion signatory. Josh was selected for Business Equality Magazine’s Forty LGBTQ+ Leaders under 40 (2020) and Louisville Business First's Forty under 40 (2018). His work has been featured by The New York Times, the Aspen Institute, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and Queer Kentucky.Website: Twitter: @j_jmiller IG: @joshmillerventures. Register here. |
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| March 23, 2022 |
 Skillshare and Repair FairWednesday, March 23rd, 11am - 3pm, Humanities Quad The  Student Sustainability Coalition invites you to stop in and learn new skills for sustainable living! This free fair will feature music, food, and a variety of local experts who will share their green skills and their wares, and will help you learn how to fix the stuff that's broken in your life (literally and figuratively)! Stop by to participate in interactive mini-workshops hosted by community experts. Woodworking, mushroom identification, clothing repair, and so much more! Don't miss it! RSVP on Engage. Photos.
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| March 15, 2022 |
Campus Tree Advisory Committee Spring Meeting Tuesday, March 15th, 10:30am-noon, virtual Click here to join the meeting, or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 522 511 887#) The Campus Tree Advisory Committee is open to all employees, students & community members interested in helping UofL protect & expand our tree population. We meet just once a semester. The agenda includes:
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| March 13, 2022 |
Green Heart Project Volunteer Tree Planting RESCHEDULED: Sunday, March 13th, 12:30pm-4pm. Meetup at: Wyandotte Park (1104 Beecher St.)  UofL's Green Heart Project and Louisville Grows need YOU to join our tree planting team! Dig in and help us restore the urban tree canopy in our neighborhoods. No experience is necessary, everyone is welcome to come play in the dirt with us. Trained Citizen Foresters will be there to lead you in proper tree planting! All volunteers must be fully vaccinated and wearing a mask is mandatory. Any person 12 years of age or younger must be accompanied at a 1:1 ratio by a parent or guardian. Lunch will not be served, but snacks will be provided. Please dress appropriately for the weather. You'll be digging in dirt and handling mulch, so wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Closed-toed shoes are required and long sleeve shirts are recommended for handling evergreen trees. Waterproof outerwear is suggested if rain is forecast. We will plant trees come rain or shine. If severe weather is expected, you will be notified about an alternate event date. This planting is in partnership with Green Heart Louisville, a research study being conducted by UofL's Envirome Institute. The project is the first controlled experiment to test if increasing green space and infrastructure in a neighborhood improves air quality and human health with the goal of developing a “greenprint” for creating healthier neighborhoods. Signup to volunteer online here. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Charlie at volunteer@louisvillegrows.org or 502-655-9830. Facebook Event. |
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| March 11, 2022 |
 Papermaking WorkshopFriday, March 11th, noon-3pm, Schneider Hall room 23 Join the Student Sustainability Coalition for a workshop about how to make handmade paper out of invasive plants, with the help of Fine Arts Professor Rachel Singel! It will take a couple days for the paper to dry after we form them, but anyone that participates is welcome to come pick up their paper! |
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| March 10, 2022 |
Environmental Justice Seminar Thursday, March 10th, 5-7pm, Strickler Hall 102 The Honors Student Council presents a free Environmental Justice Seminar that will be the first of a 3-day speaker series around antiracism in Louisville. UofL professors and Louisville community leaders will explain Louisville's environmental impact on Black and Indigenous communities. Topics will include discriminatory pollution, West End environmental issues, and the Indigenous history of areas around Louisville. Free boxed meals from The Common Table will be provided. |
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| March 10, 2022 |
Lectures in Social Change: Intersectional Environmental Justice Cassia Herron, The Path to Achieving Justice40Thursday, March 10th, 4pm-5:15pm, Register here to access Zoom. This year’s topic for UofL's Lectures in Social Change is: Intersectional Environmental Justice. The series will feature three lecturers (or panels) covering various issues related to how we include BIPOC voices and concerns in the sustainability movement. Our first lecture this year features Cassia Herron who will speak about “The Path to Achieving Justice40.” |
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| March 9, 2022 |
HSC Green Team Ecolympics Learning Event: Recycling at UofL Wednesday, March 9th, 11:30am-12:30pm, HSC Kornhauser Auditorium (room 103) Or join virtually on Microsoft Teams or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Phone Conference ID: 610 529 675#)  The HSC Green Team invites you to come learn about the many recycling programs available at UofL, how to utilize them properly, and how you can win with green action during Ecolympics 2022! A panel of speakers including Cathy Price from UofL Environmental Health & Safety, and Laura Veldman from WestRock (our single-stream recycler), will share tips and valuable information about how you can go Zero Waste on campus. They will also field your recycling questions during a Q&A. Bring your E-waste along with you and drop it off for recycling in the big bin in the Kornhauser lobby. All types of types of electronics are being accepted for recycling through March 16th: all computers, monitors, televisions, printers, copiers, scanners, servers, networking equipment, fax machines, telephones and cellphones, RAM/memory, hard drives, battery backups, and peripherals such as keyboards, mice, speakers, AC adapters, and mixed computer cables/wires.Facebook Event. |
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| March 8, 2022 |
Dear White Feminists with Rafia Zakaria Tuesday, March 8th, 5:30pm, Rauch Planetarium (or livestreamed online here)  Join us for the 2022 Minx Auerbach Lecture in Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies, featuring Rafia Zakaria! Rafia is a lawyer, writer, and former board member of Amnesty International USA and a columnist for The Baffler and the Pakistani newspaper Dawn, whose writing also regularly appears in outlets such as The Guardian and The New York Times Book Review. She is the author of Against White Feminism: Notes on Disruption, an audacious examination of how white privilege and white supremacy have led to an American feminist movement dominated by white women, and what needs to happen now to change the future of feminism for the better. |
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| March 5, 2022 |
 Old Louisville Tree PlantingSaturday, March 5th, 9am-noon, Meet at 3rd Avenue Baptist Church (1726 S. 3rd St.) The Old Louisville Neighborhood Council and the UofL Sustainability Council invite volunteers to help restore the urban canopy on the northern edge of UofL's Belknap Campus. We'll be planting 50 deciduous shade street trees (2" dbh) with our neighbors at various locations between the curb and the sidewalk where trees are missing between Cardinal Blvd. and Hill St. along 3rd, 4th, Lee, and Bloom Streets. Volunteers should gather outside the 3rd Avenue Baptist Church (at 3rd & Bloom St.) to be assigned to small tree-planting teams. Donuts, coffee, hot chocolate and light breakfast items will be available prior to 9am, when work will begin. A pizza & chili lunch will be served for all volunteers at noon after the trees are planted. All are welcome and no pre-registration is necessary. Tools will be provided, but volunteers may also bring their own shovels and gloves. Sponsors include the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council, Councilman David James, MSD, Metro Parks Forestry, Metro Public Works, Neon Pizza, and Heine Bros Coffee. In the event of rain, snow, or frozen ground, the alternate tree planting day will be Saturday, March 12th. Questions should be directed to Herb Fink 502-552-0399. Facebook Event. Photos. |
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| March 4, 2022 |
Seed Starting Workshop Friday, March 4th, 1-2pm, Urban & Public Affairs Greenhouse (426 W. Bloom St.)  Get a jump-start on your food garden this year! Join us in the greenhouse at the garden behind Urban & Public Affairs, 426 W. Bloom St. (west of Bettie Johnson Hall) to learn about starting seeds to save money, get better results, and make the most of the growing season. Learn how and why to start seeds early with this hands-on workshop. Feel free to bring your own seeds to start and take home to your windowsill, or help us start some seeds to be planted out in our Campus Gardens. This workshop will be led by Bethany Pratt, Horticulture Education Agent for Jefferson County Cooperative Extension, and the Urban Agriculture Coalition.Facebook Event. Photos. Video 1. Video 2. |
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| March 2, 2022 |
Racialized Burdens: Applying Racialized Organization Theory to the Administrative State Wednesday, March 2nd, 6:00pm, Belknap Academic Building 218 or via Zoom  The Department of Sociology's 2022 John H. Rieger Speaker Series will host Dr. Victor Ray, Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminology and African American Studies at the University of Iowa and a nonresident Fellow at The Brookings Institute. His research applies critical race theory to classic sociological questions. In his talk, Dr. Ray will develop the concept of racialized burdens as a means of examining the role of race in administrative practice. Racialized burdens are the experience of learning, compliance and psychological costs, which serve as inequality reproducing mechanisms. To develop this concept, he examines the role of administrative burdens in the US state from the theoretical perspective of racialized organizations. Using examples from attempts to access citizenship rights – via immigration, voting and the social safety net – he illustrates some key points. First, racialized burdens combine access to resources and ideas about racial groups in ways that typically disadvantage racially marginalized groups. Second, while still promising fair and equal treatment, racially disproportionate burdens can be laundered through facially neutral rules and via claims that burdens are necessary for unrelated reasons. Third, racialized burdens emerge when more explicit forms of racial bias in policies or administrative practices become illegal, politically untenable or culturally unacceptable. Racialized burdens neatly carry out the “how” in the production of racial inequality while concealing, or providing an alibi for, the “why.” This event is free and open to the University community, but registration is required. For those wishing to attend via Zoom, please register here. If you wish to attend in person, please email Nancy Price to register. More information online here, or contact Dr. Karen Christopher, 852-8022. |
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| March 1, 2022 |
Sustainability Roundtable: Lauren Anderson, Green Heart Project Tuesday, March 1st, 4:00-4:50pm, virtual - Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#)  Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our Spring Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm (1/18, 2/1, 2/15, 3/1, 3/29, 4/12). Our featured speaker on March 1st will be Lauren Anderson, Research Manager at UofL's Center for Healthy Air Water and Soil in the Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute at the School of Medicine. Lauren holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from the UofL and is a Research Management Professional. As a Program Manager for the Envirome Institute and Center for Healthy Air Water and Soil, Lauren specializes in leading collaborative teams through community-facing projects and clinical trials. She has a particular interest in project communication and research translation with a focus on environmental and wellbeing research. Lauren has managed portfolios for the Institute for Healthy Air Water and Soil, a Louisville-based environmental nonprofit, the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness. Prior to joining Public Health, Lauren worked for Louisville Metro Community Services and received her Bachelor of Arts from Transylvania University in Lexington. She will be speaking about Green Heart Louisville, a project of UofL's Envirome Institute that is using south-side neighborhoods of Louisville as a living laboratory to explore if planting trees and increasing green space in a neighborhood improves air quality and human health with the goal of developing a “greenprint” for creating healthier neighborhoods. No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. Facebook Event. |
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| Feb. 25, 2022 |
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Humane Education Friday, Feb. 25th, Noon-1:00pm, Ekstrom Library 254 Watch Video Recording. Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#)  Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free vegetarian lunch! Our February workshop features UofL's own Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies professor, Dr. Tami Harbolt. Dr. Harbolt is a certified humane educator and started a non-profit in humane education. She has also served as a member of WAGS Pet Therapy of Kentucky since 2008. She will talk about the efficacy of humane education as a "gateway" to an environmental ethic in education. She will also give a breakdown of the difference between service, therapy, and emotional support animals and their presence in the workplace. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. This spring, we continue our series of workshops each month on last Fridays at noon. All are welcome. Facebook Event. |
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| Feb. 22, 2022 |
UofL Free Store FREE SALE! Last Tuesdays, Feb. 22nd, March 29th & April 24th, 11:30am-1:30pm, Red Barn These pop-up Free Sales are offered by the student-run UofL Free Store, now located in SAC W303C. They will be offered on last Tuesdays of each month throughout the spring from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Red Barn (outside in good weather). The space is like a thrift store where no money is exchanged and is run by students who help process donations and keep the store tidy and organized in support of the project to help keep useful items out of the landfill while meeting the needs of their peers. The Free Store is a space for the free exchange of clean, functional, durable items like clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books, school & art supplies, non-perishable food, and more. Donations can be made any time in the red bins at the base of the driveway just east of Unitas Tower, off Cardinal Blvd. Follow the Free Store on or .
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| Feb. 15, 2022 |
 Sustainability Roundtable: Dr. Magan Lewis, Corteva AgriscienceTuesday, Feb. 15th, 4:00-4:50pm, virtual - Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#) Join the UofL Sustainability Council for our Spring Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm (1/18, 2/1, 2/15, 3/1, 3/29, 4/12). Our special guest on February 15th will be Magan Lewis, Ph.D., who serves as the Corteva Global Technology Adoption Lead for the Crop Protection Discovery and Development group. In her role, she oversees the development, implementation, and compliance of new technology across the globe to enhance product development and agriculture research. From working with UAVs during the day to STEM outreach at night, Magan’s award winning leadership and outreach passion has allowed her to launch “You Be The Chemist” quiz bowls and mentor young scientists globally through Science and Engineering Fairs. Magan is an active member of the Food Security Global Steering Team, recently co-founded a STEM Camp with her husband, and is an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) IF/THEN Ambassador. Magan is a STEM education outreach fanatic, ID&E advocate, and active participant in non-profit Boards. Magan holds a Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and Genetics from North Dakota State University and M.S. and B.S. degrees from the University of Minnesota. She resides in the Des Moines, Iowa-area with her husband and two daughters. The Lewis family enjoys camping, catching frogs, identifying insects, tumbling rocks, traveling, hiking, playing piano, and NDSU Football. No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. Facebook Event. |
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| Feb. 11, 2022 |
 Winter Orchard Care WorkshopFriday, Feb. 11th, 1:00-3:30pm, Urban & Public Affairs Garden (426 W. Bloom, on brick alley behind Bettie Johnson Hall) Come learn some simple tricks for taking advantage of the dormancy period to improve the health and productivity of fruit trees! Winter is the perfect time for pruning orchard trees to reduce disease and increase fruit production. Our friends from the Urban Agriculture Coalition will be joining us to offer guidance as we all learn together in this hands-on workshop designed to improve the health of our mini-orchard at the Urban & Public Affairs Garden, which features cherry, apple, peach, fig, and native pawpaw, serviceberry, and hazelnut trees! Drop-in any time, or sign-up to volunteer here. This is part of the spring series of Garden Workshops hosted by the Garden Commons, a shared, collectively-managed space, open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on Facebook or Instagram. Facebook Event. Photos. Video. |
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| Feb. 9, 2022 |
 What We Mean When We Say "Divest"Wednesday, Feb. 9th, 5:30-6:30pm, Join Event Online Divestment is a key initiative for the Student Sustainability Coalition; specifically, we urge the university to divest from fossil fuels, militarism, policing, and many more problematic investments. However, what does it really mean to divest? What does it look like? Is it feasible? In this session we'd like to delve into what we mean when we say "divest", and answer any questions you have. |
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| Feb. 1, 2022 |
Sustainability Roundtable: Julie Donna on Sustainable Transportation Tuesday, Feb. 1st, 4:00-4:50pm, virtual - Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#)  Watch RecordingJoin the UofL Sustainability Council for our Spring Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm (1/18, 2/1, 2/15, 3/1, 3/29, 4/12). On February 1st, we'll feature Julie Donna, who has been serving with Louisville Metro Government since February 2019 and is currently the Sustainability Coordinator in the Office of Advanced Planning & Sustainability. She's focused on building a low-emission and climate-resilient Louisville through collaborative and equitable solutions. Her previous experience includes leading projects for the City of Cincinnati Office of Environment & Sustainability and Green Umbrella, the regional sustainability alliance of Greater Cincinnati. A proud graduate of the Neighborhood Institute and the Public Allies leadership development programs, she holds degrees in Biology and Environmental Science from Miami University in Ohio. Transportation accounts for 18.7% of Louisville’s greenhouse gas emissions, or the equivalent of 2,992,100 tons of carbon dioxide each year. Louisville has a goal of achieving 100% clean energy community-wide by 2040, which requires de-carbonizing our transportation systems. To reach this goal, our community will need to use a multitude of strategies which include encouraging active transportation (biking and walking), improving our public transit systems, increasing the density of development, and switching to low-emission vehicles. Everyone has a role to play in choosing how they travel every day! These strategies will not only slow the impacts of climate change, but also reduce other air pollutants (including ozone precursors), improve public health and safety, and enhance the quality of life for all residents. Learn more about Louisville’s climate action online here. No registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. Facebook Event. View Slides here. |
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| Jan. 31 - March 26, 2022 |
Post your sustainable actions and tag @UofLSustainable or submit them through our online form to win a Green Raleigh M-20 Mountain Bike, or one of eight fabulous weekly prize baskets!
Dorm Drawdown! - February 7-27, 2022
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| Jan. 28, 2022 | EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Kentucky Youth Climate Strike |
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| Jan. 26, 2022 |
Citizen-led Science/Science-led Citizens: Building Public Response to Climate Change through Participatory Action Research Wednesday, Jan. 26th, 3:30pm, Join on Microsoft Teams  The first in our lineup of great speakers for the Geographic and Environmental Sciences Seminar Series this semester will be Dr. Mary Brydon-Miller of the UofL College of Education and Human Development, and Extraordinary Professor, North-West University, South Africa. Mary will present on "Citizen-led Science/Science-led Citizens: Building Public Response to Climate Change through Participatory Action Research." Action to address the global climate crisis requires broad community engagement as both consumers and as citizens. As researchers and educators, it’s our responsibility to insure that this kind of participation is informed by robust scholarship, but we must also seek to address the questions and issues of greatest concern to our communities. This kind of citizen-led science will only be effective in creating positive change, however, if we have science-led citizens. Unfortunately, recent experience with the pandemic, as with the climate crisis, has made it clear that there are significant barriers in achieving this goal. Participatory Action Research can be used to involve community members as active and informed partners by combining popular education, community-based research, and activism. This presentation will provide an overview of PAR and discuss specific examples of how this approach is being used to address the climate crisis locally and globally. |
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| Jan. 18, 2022 |
 Sustainability Roundtable: Marlena Wolf, Guidance for GrowersTuesday, Jan. 18th, 4:00-4:50pm, virtual - Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#) Watch Recording. Join the UofL Sustainability Council on January 18th as we kick-off our Spring Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm (1/18, 2/1, 2/15, 3/1, 3/29, 4/12). Our first Roundtable of 2022 will feature Marlena Wolf, a UofL graduate, farmer, garden coach, and entrepreneur. She fled Corporate America in 2009, took an apprenticeship on an organic vegetable farm, and has never looked back. She has grown over 30 varieties of fresh produce on several acres. The love, challenge, and practice of growing fruits, vegetables, herbs, and pollinators is her craft. She shares that craft through Guidance for Growers Consulting LLC, which brings her expertise to the table while designing and building high-end raised bed gardens to Louisville homes and businesses. No registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. Facebook Event. |
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| Jan. 17, 2022 |  MLK Day of Service 2022Monday, Jan. 17th, 8:30am-12:30pm, Meetup at SAC MPR, RSVP on Engage MLK Day of Service is a day in which participants will intentionally serve the Louisville community to honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Students will learn about the legacy of MLK, engage in discussions with community members to understand the importance of MLK’s work, and celebrate his legacy through volunteer service within the Louisville community. The Engage Lead Serve Board would like to invite you to MLK Day of Service 2022. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Space may be limited so we highly encourage you to RSVP on Engage. We would love for you to join us on MLK Day to give back to the Louisville Community. MLK Day Volunteer Street Tree Planting 1-4pm, Corner of E Washington & S Floyd St., RSVP here Come honor MLK's legacy by spending some time helping to restore the tree canopy in our urban core with Metro Louisville Parks & Recreation. Volunteers with work in small teams to plant new street trees in the area. Experienced tree planting volunteers is a plus, but new volunteers will be partnered with experienced volunteers as needed. Tools and guidance provided. Questions? Contact Sarah Flarsheim-Tyler at sarah.flarsheim@louisvilleky.gov or call/text (502) 901-8191. |
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| Jan. 14, 2022 |
Maple Tapping Workshop! Friday, Jan. 14th, 1pm, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) Join us in UofL's sustainable Garden Commons to learn about the process of tapping maple trees and making maple syrup. Our workshop leader, Dave Barker, has been tapping trees and making his own syrup in Louisville for years. He will give a brief, hands-on workshop on the process and then attendees will get to work with him as we install taps on our own maple trees around campus. Participants will have the opportunity to sign-up to volunteer to empty buckets as they fill throughout the coming weeks. Please dress warmly so we can work outside! Facebook Event. |
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| Jan. 10 - Apr. 25, 2022 |
 UofL Free Store Spring HoursMondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 11am-1pm, SAC W303C UofL’s Free Store is now more conveniently located in SAC W303C, just down the hall from the Cardinal Cupboard on the 3rd floor of SAC West! The Free Store will be open throughout the Spring semester on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 11am-1pm. All students & employees are welcome to "shop" for free clothing, shoes, accessories, linens, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books & media, school & art supplies, and more. Reuse, reuse, reuse! Donations are accepted any time we are open or 24/7 in the red bins at the base of the driveway just east of Unitas Tower, off Cardinal Blvd. Help us keep useful stuff out of the landfill while helping those in need! Volunteers are always welcome to keep the store open and tidy while sorting donations. UofL promotes an inclusive environment for all, regardless of gender identity and/or gender expression. The Free Store is a Transgender-Friendly space. The Free Store is closed whenever the university is not in session. Follow the Free Store on or . Facebook Event.
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| Every Sunday |
UofL Community Composting Volunteer Day Every Sunday, Noon-2pm 240 E. Bloom St. (one block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook & Floyd Streets - map here)  Come help us turn “trash” into treasure as we manage UofL’s volunteer-powered community composting operation. Dress to get dirty. Tools provided. Learn about worm composting and becoming a UofL EcoRep! All participants are welcome to haul home some rich UofL compost for gardening projects in your own containers/vehicle. This is a weekly service opportunity throughout the year. Contact: Brian Barnes, 502-338-1338. |
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| Dec. 4, 2021 |
Green Heart South Louisville Tree Planting Saturday, Dec. 4th, 9am-1pm, Meetup at Wyandotte Park (1104 Beecher St.) Calling all volunteers as we wrap up our fall season of tree plantings after an amazing start with over 100 volunteers helping us plant over 100 trees on October 23rd! We are on track to plant 2000 trees with Louisville Grows by the end of the year! Help us increase the tree canopy in neighborhoods most impacted by the urban heat island effect. This planting will focus on the Taylor-Berry, Jacobs, Hazelwood, Beechmont, Oakdale, and Wilder Park neighborhoods in South Louisville. This tree planting is in partnership with UofL’s Green Heart project, a first of its kind multi-year study. By taking a closer look at the relationship we have with our neighborhood trees and their affect on our mental and physical health, we can continue to grow greener, healthier neighborhoods. Thank you to our sponsors: Louisville Grows, UPS, Arbor Day Foundation, The Nature Conservancy Kentucky and U of L Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute. Please contact Charlie at volunteer@louisvillegrows.org or 502-655-9830 with any questions or concerns. Register here. |
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| Dec. 2, 2021 |
Buy Local Holiday Bazaar Thursday, Dec. 2nd, 10am-2pm, University Club Ballroom Come load up on locally-grown and handmade holiday gifts from our UofL Farmers' Market vendors and other local artisans! Our annual Holiday Bazaar is making a grand return this year, in a new location, the University Club Ballroom. The Bazaar features 17 different local artisans and food producers coming together in one location for holiday shopping, local style! You'll find unique holiday gifts and treats available only here, such as local maple syrup, ice cream, baked goods, holiday décor, home goods, jewelry, hand-crafted items, personal care items, charcuterie boards, personalized goods, art, fair trade items, and more! There will be door prizes and lunch available for purchase. Make your list. Check it twice. And don't miss it! Facebook Event. |
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| Nov. 20, 2021 |
Pop-Up Drop-Off Community Recycling Event Saturday, Nov. 20th, 10am-2pm, UofL Shelby Campus Pop-Up Drop-Offs are free recycling and large item disposal events for residents of Jefferson County.
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| Nov. 19, 2021 |
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Louisville Community Grocery Friday, Nov. 19th, Noon-1:00pm, Ekstrom Library 254 Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free vegetarian lunch! We conclude our fall series on last Fridays at noon with a workshop led by Arte Chambers, the new Ownership Coordinator for the Louisville Community Grocery. We'll learn about this multi-year grassroots effort to open a cooperative grocery store to fill the void left in our urban core by the epidemic of downtown grocery store closures. Learn more in this video by Cassia Herron about the Louisville Community Grocery’s history. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. This fall, we continue our series of workshops each month on last Fridays at noon. All are welcome. Facebook Event. |
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| Nov. 19, 2021 |
 Wreath Making WorkshopFriday, Nov. 19th, 11am-2pm, Garden Commons (SW Corner of Strickler Hall) Join us in UofL's organic, student-managed garden to get in the holiday spirit! Come learn how to make your own beautiful wreath using a variety of plant materials from campus and herbs from our garden. It's easier than you might think and you'll take home something beautiful and unique. This is the last in our fall series of Garden Workshops The Garden Commons is a shared, collectively-managed space, open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on Facebook or Instagram. Facebook Event. |
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| Nov. 17, 2021 |
From Garbage to Garden Wednesday, Nov. 17th, 11am-2pm, SAC Marketplace UofL Dining and UofL's Community Composting Project will be hosting this fun Customer Appreciation Event. We will be giving out delicious "Dirt Cups" (chocolate pudding, crushed Oreos, gummy worms) and sharing information about the importance of worms and composting to sustaining you through healthy food! |
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| Nov. 17, 2021 |
GIS Day 2021: A Compass for Change 9:30 AM – 12 PM, Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library Basement
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| Nov. 16, 2021 |
 Celebrating Indigenous HeritageTuesday, Nov. 16th, 6-7:30pm, College of Business room 106 Join the Cultural Center and Bellarmine’s Office of Identity and Inclusion as they host a student panel discussion on celebrating and exploring the current Indigenous experience locally, nationally, and globally. This panel will be moderated by Dr. Selene Phillips, Assistant Professor from UofL Department of Communications. |
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| Nov. 16, 2021 |
Sustainability Roundtable: Jann Knappage, Board Chair, Community Farm Alliance Tuesday, Nov. 16th, 4:00-4:50pm, virtual - Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#)  Join the UofL Sustainability Council as we continue our Fall Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm. Our speaker on November 16th will be Jann Knappage, Board Chair of the Community Farm Alliance. CFA works to organize and encourage cooperation among rural and urban citizens through leadership development and grassroots democratic processes to ensure an essential, prosperous place for family-scale agriculture in our economies and communities. CFA envisions a food and fiber system that provides nutritious food for Kentuckians in a manner that is socially, economically, and ecologically sustainable. We envision a system vital to the state’s economy.Jann hails from Wolfe County and has dedicated the last decade of her life to food and farming. Jann says, "not many things bring me greater joy than talking about food systems. Since moving to Kentucky in 2014, I have had the privilege to work with several organizations in their efforts to create food access for limited resource Kentuckians. Not just any food, but fresh, local food. Supporting the health of individuals and families, while supporting our Kentucky farmers, is foundational for healthy, thriving communities. In my current position with the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, I focus on working with the SNAP and SNAP-eligible audience on local food system projects. I also co-own a small farm outside Winchester, KY. We just completed our first farmers market season this year. We chose this lifestyle because we desire to walk gently on this earth and have a strong need to work in tandem with Mother Nature. All this being said, food and farming are my life’s work." Facebook Event. We'll gather online: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#). No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. |
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| Nov. 12, 2021 |
 Rally for DivestmentFriday, Nov. 12th, noon, SAC Clocktower Join the Student Sustainability Coalition for a rally calling on the University of Louisville to divest its endowment from fossil fuels, prisons, policing, and militarism. With a $700 million endowment and tremendous influence throughout Louisville and the state of Kentucky, the work of divestment at the University of Louisville is not just necessary; it is urgent. This event, open to everyone, will feature free food and plants, speakers, an art build, and a banner drop! It is part of a global day of action. Can't make it? No worries — sign the petition! |
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| Nov. 11, 2021 |
 The Cardinal Anti-Racism Agenda and Its Intersectional ImperativeThursday, Nov. 11th, 1-2pm, SAC Multipurpose Room or Microsoft Teams Join UofL's Commission on Diversity & Racial Equity (CODRE) as it hosts Donald “DJ” Mitchell, Jr. Ph.D., CDE® for a talk “The Cardinal Anti-Racism Agenda and Its Intersectional Imperative” Donald “DJ” Mitchell Jr., Ph.D., was appointed Bellarmine University’s inaugural chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer in June 2020. Prior to his appointment, he joined Bellarmine University in August 2017 as a full professor of education and chaired the M.Ed. in Higher Education Leadership and Social Justice program from 2018 to 2021. DJ holds a Ph.D. in educational policy and administration with a concentration in higher education from the University of Minnesota—Twin Cities, a master’s degree in educational leadership from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Shaw University. Since January 2019, DJ has co-chaired the President’s Advisory Board on Equity and Inclusion, which develops and reviews Bellarmine’s policies around hiring, training, and bias reporting for students, faculty and staff. As chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer, DJ serves as a member of President Susan M. Donovan’s cabinet, advising her and the cabinet on university-wide diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, programs, and policies. Register here. |
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| Nov. 10, 2021 |
15th Annual Anne Braden Memorial Lecture with Elizabeth Hinton Wednesday, November 10th, 6:30pm, SAC Ballroom and livestreamed - register to attend  The Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research is thrilled to announce that Elizabeth K. Hinton will present the 15th Annual Anne Braden Memorial Lecture: "The Fire This Time: Police Violence and Urban Uprisings from the 1960s to Breonna Taylor." Dr. Hinton, Associate Professor of History and of African American Studies and Professor of Law at Yale, is one of the nation’s leading experts on criminalization and policing, Dr.. Hinton’s research focuses on the persistence of poverty, racial inequality, and urban violence in the 20th century United States.In her new book, America on Fire: The Untold History of Police Violence and Black Rebellion Since the 1960s (Liveright, 2021), Hinton offers a sweeping historical account. From May 1968 to December 1972, by her count, some 960 Black communities across the country saw 1,949 separate disturbances, resulting in nearly 40,000 arrests, with more than 10,000 people injured and at least 220 killed. These incidents, which were often violent, were labeled “riots,” a label which has stuck, including in the scholarship. But Hinton argues that they must be understood as “rebellions” — part of a “sustained insurgency” against entrenched inequality and the harsh policing of the escalating war on crime. As Hinton demonstrates in America on Fire, the massive nationwide movement of 2020 protests in response to the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police had clear precursors—and any attempt to understand our current crisis requires a reckoning with the recent past. Presenting a new framework for understanding our nation’s enduring strife, America on Fire is also a warning: rebellions will surely continue unless police are no longer called on to manage the consequences of dismal conditions beyond their control, and until an oppressive system is finally remade on the principles of justice and equality. Hinton’s articles and op-eds can be found in the pages of the Journal of American History, the Journal of Urban History, The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Boston Review, The Nation, and Time. She also co-edited The New Black History: Revisiting the Second Reconstruction (Palgrave Macmillan) with the late historian Manning Marable. In her award-winning first book, From the War on Poverty to the War on Crime: The Making of Mass Incarceration in America (Harvard University Press, 2016), Hinton examines the implementation of federal law enforcement programs beginning in the mid-1960s that laid the groundwork for the mass incarceration of American citizens. Dr. Hinton’s lecture is free and open to the public and will be livestreamed from the SAC Ballroom.. • Please register to attend in person or virtually by November 8th; • All attendees are requested to be masked and fully vaccinated. |
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| Nov. 8, 2021 |
 Advancing Social Justice: The Four Roles of Social ChangeMonday, November 8th, 6pm-8pm, SAC MPR Often times when people talk about social justice, people are intimidated about how to get started and in what capacity they can get involved! Join the Muhammad Ali Institute and the LGBT Center as take part in an interactive facilitated workshop learning more about the 4 Roles of Social Change and how you can make an impact on the campus community and community at large. Through this event, we will explore and build appreciation for the various roles we play as change agents. Snacks will be provided! Please RSVP here. |
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| Nov. 4, 2021 |
 PUMPKIN SMASH!!Thursday, Nov. 4th, noon, SAC Ramp Don’t know what to do with your old pumpkins and Jack-o-Lanterns from Halloween? Don’t trash them! Turn them into stress-relief, worm food, and organic fertilizer! UofL is here to help you compost! Drop off your old pumpkins (and other plant-based fall decorations) in front of the Red Barn by the pumpkin composting sign any time from November 1st through noon on November 4th. At that time, all are invited to our annual Pumpkin Smash! Join us for composting fun and stress relief!Facebook Event. |
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| Nov. 2, 2021 |
Sustainability Roundtable: Matt Spalding, Olmsted Parks Conservancy Tuesday, Nov. 2nd, 4:00-4:50pm, virtual - Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#) Join the UofL Sustainability Council as we continue our Fall Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm. Our speaker on November 2nd will be  Matt Spalding, Education and Volunteer Program Manager for the Olmsted Parks Conservancy. The Conservancy’s mission is to restore, enhance and forever protect Louisville’s Olmsted-designed parks and parkways, connecting nature and neighborhood while strengthening the community’s well-being. Keenly focused on their vision that all seventeen parks and six parkways are extraordinary, in every way, for everyone, they execute projects that achieve:Restoration - They restore the historical elements of the Olmsted Parks and Parkways through capital park investments. Enhancement - They enhance the parks through ecological restoration and natural areas management. They follow the historic planting plans for each park, plant hundreds of trees and bushes each year, keep invasive species out of the woodlands and maintain the formally planted landscapes. Community Connection - They deepen connections between neighbors and the parks through hands-on volunteer projects, Friends of Olmsted Parks neighborhood groups and playful educational programming in the parks. Facebook Event. We'll gather online: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#). No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. |
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| Oct. 29, 2021 |
 The Secret GardenFriday, Oct. 29th, 5-7pm, Urban & Public Affairs Garden (426 W. Bloom St.) The Student Sustainability Coalition is hosting this event to wrap-up UofL Sustainability Week! Join us for a social to celebrate the "secret" Urban & Public Affairs Garden and hang out with homemade vegan food! This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!Facebook Event. |
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| Oct. 29, 2021 |  Arbor Day Tree Planting WorkshopFriday, Oct. 29th, 1pm, Garden Commons (SW Corner of Strickler Hall) Join us in UofL's organic, student-managed garden to celebrate UofL Arbor Day with a tree planting and workshop at the Garden Commons! Come on out and learn how to plant and care for our arboreal neighbors while we celebrate all the wonders that they bring us! This workshop is part of our fall Garden Commons Workshops series which concludes next month with Wreath Making (Nov. 19th). The Garden Commons is a shared, collectively-managed space, open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on Facebook or Instagram. Facebook Event. This is a UofL Sustainability Week 2021 event! |
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| Oct. 29, 2021 |
Seminar: Organic Vegetable Production Systems Friday, October 29th, Noon, Shumaker Research Building Room 139  Join us for this week's Biology Department Seminar featuring Dr. Krista Jacobsen from the University of Kentucky's Department of Horticulture, speaking on "Nutrient cycling and agroecosystem energetics in organic vegetable production systems." Dr. Jacobsen is an agroecologist whose research focuses on organic agriculture. She is also the Faculty Chair of The Food Connection, a local food systems institute at the University of Kentucky, and directs the University of Kentucky Sustainable Agriculture and Community Food Systems Undergraduate program. Dr. Jacobsen's research interests are in soil health, plant productivity, and ecosystem services in sustainable agricultural systems. Research in her group is often interdisciplinary, and often embedded in a local food systems context. Current research areas include soil process-related work in high tunnels, integration of cover crops in tunnels, and supporting year-round high tunnel production regions in the Mid-South. Her group primarily works in organic farming systems, and mostly with vegetables, but they occasionally dabble in wheat, flowers, and fruits. This is a UofL Sustainability Week 2021 event!
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| Oct. 29, 2021 |
EcoReps Arbor Day Lunch & Learn: Green Heart Project Friday, Oct. 29th, Noon-1:00pm, Ekstrom Library 254 Watch Video Recording. Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#)  Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free vegetarian lunch! We continue our fall series on last Fridays at noon with a workshop in honor of UofL Arbor Day, featuring a pancake party in which you can sample some of the maple syrup we made from campus trees last winter!! As we eat, we will learn about Green Heart Louisville, a project of UofL's Envirome Institute that is using south-side neighborhoods of Louisville as a living laboratory to explore if planting trees and increasing green space in a neighborhood improves air quality and human health with the goal of developing a “greenprint” for creating healthier neighborhoods.The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. This fall, we continue our series of workshops each month on last Fridays at noon. All are welcome. Facebook Event. This is a UofL Sustainability Week 2021 event! |
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| Oct. 29, 2021 |
UofL Arbor Day Celebration 2021
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| Oct. 28, 2021 |
CANCELED DUE TO RAIN: Solar-Powered Pancake Party! |
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| Oct. 28, 2021 |
 UofL Supplier Diversity Vendor ShowThursday, Oct. 28th, 1:30-5pm, University Club The University of Louisville seeks feedback on how we may best remove barriers into doing business with local, minority, small and women owned businesses. This event, hosted by Contract Administration and Procurement Services, will showcase approximately 40 local, minority, small and women owned businesses to the various departments at UofL. Additionally, we will host a social cocktail hour in conclusion of the event from 3:30-5pm. Please RSVP here. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event! |
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| Oct. 28, 2021 |
Building a Human-Scale Campus and Streets: Virtual Roundtable on Sustainable Transportation at UofL Thursday, Oct. 28th, 2:30-3:30pm, Zoom - Registration required here.
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| Oct. 28, 2021 |
CANCELED DUE TO RAIN: Tree Talks: An Eco-Poetry Experiment |
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| Oct. 28, 2021 |
 HRtalks Wellness Workshop: Plant-Based DietsWATCH VIDEO RECORDING Thursday, Oct. 28th, 11am, online - register here Join Get Healthy Now to learn how to vote with your fork for a healthier you and a healthier planet! When done right, plant-based diets are delicious, satisfying, nutritious, and come with a significantly lower environmental footprint. All participants will earn points towards your $40 GHN monthly incentive! All faculty and staff are welcome. Register here. This is a UofL Sustainability Week 2021 event! |
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| Oct. 27, 2021 |
 Women and Climate Change SymposiumWednesday, October 27th, 5pm, SAC Multipurpose Room (Register here) or live-streamed (Register here) Join the UofL Women's Center and UNA Women at UofL for their 4th Annual Symposium, exploring the connection between gender and climate change, centering on the experiences of women. Learn about the consequences of climate change and how our communities and institutions respond locally and globally. Hear from experts on the issue and learn what you can do to help! Admission is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be provided. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event! |
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| Oct. 27, 20211 |
4th Annual Campus Sustainability Day Fair Wednesday, Oct. 27th 10am-2pm, Humanities Quad  Stop by the Humanities Quad for the 14th annual celebration of all things sustainable at UofL and in our community! Learn what campus and community groups are doing to create a sustainable revolution. Sign-up to get involved and leave with some green freebies, great information, and a smile on your face! Facebook Event.
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| Oct. 26, 2021 |
 Sustainability Learning Café: Ethical PurchasingTuesday, Oct. 26th, 1pm, on Microsoft Teams - Register here WATCH VIDEO RECORDING. Put your money where your mouth is! Join us to hear from a team of UofL experts working to advance sustainable purchasing within departments and across the university community as a whole. Learn about UofL’s Anchor Mission Initiative and how the purchases you make (either personal or on behalf of UofL) can help support a vibrant, sustainable local economy that invests in diversity, cooperatives, green businesses, and other values we hold in common. Utilizing our Purchasing Priorities and Planning (P3) Tool, you’ll be able to track your purchasing habits and work towards building wealth in long-neglected communities right here in Louisville. Presenters: • Amber Horn, Assistant Director, Contract Administration • Henry Cunningham, Director of Community Engagement • Tom Walton, Executive In Residence at UofL’s School of Public Health and Information Sciences • Ariana Levinson, Professor of Law • Justin Mog, Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives Register here. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event! |
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| Oct. 26, 2021 | UofL Free Store FREE SALE! Last Tuesdays, Oct. 26th, Nov. 30th, 11:30am-1:30pm, Red Barn plaza These pop-up outdoor Free Sales are offered by the student-run UofL Free Store, recently relocated to SAC W303C. The space is like a thrift store where no money is exchanged and is run by students who help process donations and keep the store tidy and organized in support of the project to help keep useful items out of the landfill while meeting the needs of their peers. The Free Store is a space for the free exchange of clean, functional, durable items like clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books, school & art supplies, non-perishable food, and more. Donations can be made any time in the red bins at the base of the driveway just east of Unitas Tower, off Cardinal Blvd. Follow the Free Store on or .This is a UofL Sustainability Week event! |
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| Oct. 25, 2021 |
Urban & Public Affairs Garden & Greenhouse Workday Monday, Oct. 25th, 5pm, UPA Garden (426 W. Bloom St., behind Bettie Johnson Hall) The Student Sustainability Coalition and UofL Botanical Society invite you to discover the wonders of UofL's OTHER garden, behind the Urban & Public Affairs Building, along the brick alley behind Bettie Johnson Hall. The student-designed UPA Horticulture Zone has been growing food & community since the Urban & Public Affairs Student Organization broke ground in May 2013! What had once been an uninviting patch of grass that had to be mowed regularly with fossil fuels was transitioned into an inviting outdoor gathering space beside our historic apple tree. The space is used to grow fresh, delicious produce available to the community in our mini orchard (peach, apple, fig, and native serviceberry, pawpaw, hazelnuts, and maypops) and in four raised beds filled with rich, organic compost made by volunteers on campus from food waste collected both on and off campus. The site includes two compost bins, five rain barrels to capture water from the roof for irrigation, native shade-tolerant plants for areas under the canopy, nitrogen-fixing red clover no-mow areas, and a large, season-extending greenhouse with solar panels to power the ventilation fans. We'll be harvesting maypops (native passion fruits), tidying up the garden after a long growing season, planting cover crops, and getting the greenhouse ready for year-round growing!! Dress to get dirty. Tools and gloves provided. This event is rain or shine - in the event of rain,we will work mostly in the greenhouse. Facebook Event. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
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| Oct. 25 - Dec. 10, 2021 | UofL Free Store Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 11am-1pm, SAC W303C UofL’s Free Store has finally settled into its new, more conveniently located home, in SAC W303C, just down the hall from the Cardinal Cupboard on the 3rd floor of SAC West! We've hired staff and will be open throughout the Fall semester on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 11am-1pm. All students & employees are welcome to "shop" for free clothing, shoes, accessories, linens, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books & media, school & art supplies, and more. Reuse, reuse, reuse! Donations are accepted any time we are open or 24/7 in the red bins at the base of the driveway just east of Unitas Tower, off Cardinal Blvd. Help us keep useful stuff out of the landfill while helping those in need! Volunteers are always welcome to keep the store open and tidy while sorting donations. UofL promotes an inclusive environment for all, regardless of gender identity and/or gender expression. The Free Store is a Transgender-Friendly space. The Free Store is closed whenever the university is not in session. Follow the Free Store on or . |
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| Oct. 23, 2021 |
Green Heart South Louisville Tree Planting Saturday, Oct. 23rd, 9am-1pm, Meetup at Wyandotte Park (1104 Beecher St.) Calling all volunteers as we dig into this season of tree plantings starting on Saturday, October 23! Help us increase the tree canopy in neighborhoods most impacted by the urban heat island effect. This planting will focus on the Taylor-Berry, Jacobs, Hazelwood, Beechmont, Oakdale, and Wilder Park neighborhoods in South Louisville. This October tree planting is in partnership with UofL’s Green Heart project, a first of its kind multi-year study. By taking a closer look at the relationship we have with our neighborhood trees and their affect on our mental and physical health, we can continue to grow greener, healthier neighborhoods. If you would like to learn more visit: greenheartlouisville.com. Thank you to our sponsors: Louisville Grows, UPS, Arbor Day Foundation, The Nature Conservancy Kentucky and U of L Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute. Please contact Charlie at volunteer@louisvillegrows.org or 502-655-9830 with any questions or concerns. Register here. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event! |
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| Oct. 23, 2021 |
 Central Park Improvement DaySaturday, Oct. 23rd, 8:30am-noon, Central Park The Old Louisville Neighborhood Council and UofL Sustainability Council invite everyone to volunteer at the fall 2021 Central Park Improvement Day. Consider volunteering a few hours of your time to do light chores to spruce up this historic Olmsted Park near campus. Meet at the Visitors Center at 8:30 am for coffee, hot chocolate, and donuts and check-in. Councilman David James is providing a free pizza and chili lunch at noon for all the volunteers. Many thanks to Councilman James and our community partners Brightside, Metro Parks, and the Olmsted Parks Conservancy. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event! |
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| Oct. 23-29, 2021 |
UofL Sustainability Week - Oct. 23-29, 2021 A full week of events to celebrate, raise awareness, and engage your passions for environmental, social & economic justice! Events include:
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| Oct. 19-20, 2021 |
Raise Some L - Support UofL's Sustainability Initiatives! Tuesday, Oct. 19th 6:02pm - Wednesday, Oct. 20th 11:59pm A lot has changed in 200 years—our commitment hasn't. Since 1798, the Cardinal family has dreamed big, worked hard and made a lasting impact on our community, commonwealth, and beyond. Beginning at 6:02 p.m. on Oct. 19th, for 1,798 minutes, Cardinals everywhere will come together to celebrate who we are and Raise Some L. This is a Cardinal call to action to all students, alumni, faculty, staff, and fans to do two simple things:
We invite you to learn more about our on-going UofL sustainability initiatives and to explore the many ways you can get involved and help us create a better world right here, right now. |
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| Oct. 19, 2021 |
Sustainability Roundtable: Lissa McCracken, Louisville Energy Alliance Tuesday, Oct. 19th 4:00-4:50pm, virtual - Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#)  Join the UofL Sustainability Council as we continue our Fall Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm. Our speaker on October 19th will be Lissa McCracken, Executive Director of the Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center (KPPC) and Board member of the Louisville Energy Alliance. The Alliance promotes energy efficiency and conservation through ENERGY STAR programs and certifications. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, they offer educational events and programs to commercial building owners and managers, helping them access resources to improve energy efficiency, benchmark energy consumption, and obtain ENERGY STAR Certification. Lissa has over 20 years of experience in the environmental field and has been a KPPC team member since 1998, but was appointed Executive Director in 2015. Prior to joining KPPC, Ms. McCracken held positions as an environmental inspector, engineering technologist and enforcement specialist for the Kentucky Division of Waste Management. Facebook Event. We'll gather online: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#). No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. |
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| Oct. 16, 2021 |
 Irish Hill Adaptive Reuse Walking TourSaturday, Oct. 16th, 11 am, WORK Architecture (1122 Rogers St) The Society of Urban Perambulators, led by Patrick Piuma, Director of UofL’s Urban Design Studio, is hosting a walking loop with our field guide Mitchell Kersting of WORK Architecture + Design and friends around the Irish Hill neighborhood and some forays into adjacent Phoenix Hill. We will see some adaptive reuse, new infill and historic underground structures. We will meet at WORK Architecture at 10:45 am and begin the stroll at 11 am, on Saturday, October 16. From firehouses, cemeteries, alleys, beer caves and modern infill, Irish Hill offers something for everyone. Facebook Event. |
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| Oct. 15 - Nov. 2, 2021 |
Anti-racism workshops for all staff and faculty Friday, Oct. 15th - Tuesday, Nov. 2nd, Register here. The UofL Center for Family and Community Wellbeing is conducting a research study which provides anti-racism workshops for all White and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) staff and faculty. Learn powerful and practical tools to effectively respond to interpersonal and systemic racism in your life, on campus and in the community. Workshops are once per week for 90 minutes each for three consecutive weeks. Register here. IRB # 21.0322 For more information, please visit the webpage. The staff group will meet Fridays, 9-10:30 a.m., Oct. 15, 22 and 29. Faculty groups will meet Tuesdays, 9:30 -11 a.m., Oct. 19, 26 and Nov 2. |
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| Oct. 14, 2021 |
 Farm To Table DinnerThursday, Oct. 14th, 5-7pm, BAB Quad - Gottschalk Circle Standard Ticket: $20 or 2 Meal Swipes Cocktail Ticket $25 (for guests 21 and up) Tickets available at any UofL Dining register or call 502-852-5211 Join us for Good Food and Live Music! UofL Dining is hosting this special event to help you reap the bounty of the harvest season and support local farmers! Join us for a celebration of farmers, local food and most of all, our Cardinal community. Each of our executive chefs has carefully crafted a locally sourced dish inspired by quality seasonal ingredients and Kentucky style favorites. At 6pm, we will be presenting the 2021 Josh Smith Memorial Sustainability Award to a community member or group who has contributed to UofL's Sustainability Initiatives. Tickets are available for $20 (or 2 meal swipes) at any UofL Dining register with cash, card or Flex Points. Phone orders can also be placed at 502-852-5211. For those guests 21 and older, cocktail tickets are available for an additional $5. Support our local Kentucky farms and join us for an evening of flavor, culinary arts and community. |
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| Oct. 1, 2021 | Plant Power! Friday, Oct. 1st, 11am-1pm, Ville Grill The Office of Health Promotion and UofL Dining invite you to join them at UofL's 30% locally-sourced, zero-waste, all-you-care-to-eat dining hall to discover the power of plants on World Vegetarian Day! Join us to try some plant-forward meals that sideline the death, abuse, and environmental destruction that comes with a meat-based meal in order to center the health and light-living embodied in delicious, protein-rich vegetarian and vegan meals! Vegetarian entrees will be featured throughout the dining hall for lunch. Faculty and staff can get in for the all-you-care-to-eat $7 Meal Deal on World Vegetarian Day. |
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| Oct. 1, 2021 |
Campus Tree Advisory Committee Fall 2021 Meeting Friday, Oct. 1st, 10am-11:30am, Microsoft Teams Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 841 628 012#) The Campus Tree Advisory Committee is open to all employees, students & community members interested in helping UofL protect & expand our tree population. We meet just once a semester. The agenda includes:
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| Sept. 29, 2021 |
Race and Place: Understanding Race in Louisville, in Kentucky, and in the U.S. with UofL’s Dr. Kalasia S. Ojeh Wednesday, Sept. 29th, 6:30pm, LFPL Main Library (301 York St.)  When was the last time your race played a role in your interactions with your colleagues, neighbors, and people you meet here in Louisville? In this talk, Dr. Kalasia S. Ojeh will give a history, definition, and description of critical race theory, and discuss race relations at the national level relative to our everyday localized experience. Dr. Ojeh is Assistant Professor in the University of Louisville's Department of Pan-African Studies, and a 2020-2021 Commonwealth Center for the Humanities and Society Faculty. She is editor of the Journal of Social Problems and the Co-Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee for the College of Arts & Sciences. Learn more and register for this free fast class here. |
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| Sept. 28, 2021 |
Sustainability Roundtable: Jacek Jasinski, Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research Tuesday, Sept. 28h 4:00-4:50pm, virtual - Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#)  Join the UofL Sustainability Council as we continue our Fall Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm. Our speaker on September 28th will be Jacek Jasinski, PhD, a Research Scientist and Materials Characterization Theme Leader focused on understanding the mechanisms underlying physical properties and functionality of technologically important device structures and materials. Dr. Jasinski earned his M.Sc. in Solid State Physics (1992) and doctorate in Physics of Semiconductors from Warsaw University (Poland) in 1997. In 2008, he joined the Institute for Advanced Materials and Renewable Energy at the University of Louisville Speed School of Engineering as Chief Scientist. In 2009, Jacek was appointed Theme Leader in Materials Characterization at the Conn Center. Jacek is author/co-author of 200 original research papers in refereed journals, over 40 articles in refereed conference proceedings, and is co-author of a book chapter in "Dilute III-V Nitride Semiconductors and Materials Systems." In his current position, Jacek collaborates with UofL and external faculty as well as industrial partners on a number of various materials development projects, mainly in the fields of energy, catalysis, and nanomaterials. In his research, he applies electron microscopy in combination with diffraction and spectroscopic techniques to study the relationship between material structures and their chemistry and physical properties to understand mechanisms underlying physical properties, functionality, and durability of technologically important materials and device structures. Facebook Event.We'll gather online: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#). No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. |
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| Sept. 28 - Nov. 30, 2021 |
UofL Free Store FREE SALE! Last Tuesdays, Sept. 28th, Oct. 26th, Nov. 30th, 11:30am-1:30pm, Red Barn plaza These pop-up outdoor Free Sales are offered by the student-run UofL Free Store, recently relocated to SAC W303C. The space is like a thrift store where no money is exchanged and is run by students who help process donations and keep the store tidy and organized in support of the project to help keep useful items out of the landfill while meeting the needs of their peers. The Free Store is a space for the free exchange of clean, functional, durable items like clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books, school & art supplies, non-perishable food, and more. Donations can be made any time in the red bins at the base of the driveway just east of Unitas Tower, off Cardinal Blvd. Follow the Free Store on or . |
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| Sept. 24, 2021 |
"Confronting Racism in City Planning and Zoning" by Joel Dock of Louisville Metro Planning and Design Friday, Sept.24th at 3:30pm, Lutz Hall room 225  This presentation is part of the Geographic & Environmental Sciences Seminar Series. It is crucial in planning for an equitable future that all citizens have access to fair and affordable housing. To do so, we must confront the past in order to move our land use practices forward for all. The themes presented throughout the interactive exhibit, “Confronting Racism in City Planning and Zoning,” focus on the discriminatory land use practices and ideas that have shaped Louisville, KY for over a century. The exhibit begins with a basic introduction to zoning and land use regulations, and then dives deeper into the specific policies, people, and methods that have shaped patterns of housing segregation in Louisville Metro. The exhibit serves as a historical framework to ongoing efforts to reform the Land Development Code. |
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| Sept. 24, 2021 |
 Workshop: Gardening as ResistanceRESCHEDULED: Friday, Sept. 24th, 12-1pm, Garden Commons (SW Corner of Strickler Hall) Join us in UofL's organic, student-managed garden for a conversation about how growing our own food collectively is an act of resistance to the dominate, capitalist, greed-driven culture. This workshop will be facilitated by Garden Intern, Ashton Lange and is part of our fall Garden Commons Workshops series which continues next month with workshops on: Medicinal Plants (Oct. 15th); Trees (Oct. 29th); and Holiday Wreathmaking (Nov. 19th). The Garden Commons is a shared, collectively-managed space, open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on Facebook or Instagram. Facebook Event. |
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| Sept. 24, 2021 |
EcoReps Lunch & Learn: Health Equity Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) |
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| Sept. 22, 2021 |
 Student Sustainability Coalition Arts & Crafts SocialWednesday, Sept. 22nd, 5-7pm, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) Get to know the members of the Student Sustainability Coalition and find out what we are all about. We’ll have free food & materials, all you need to bring is yourself! (You can bring your own art stuff if you want, but that’s not required.) This event is rain or shine, as there will be a tent to protect us. |
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| Sept. 18, 2021 |
 UofL Botanical Society Garden WorkdaysSaturday, Sept. 18th, 8am-noon west of Life Sciences The UofL Botanical Society invites volunteers to join us for a workday at two different campus gardens that really need the help of plant people like you! We'll start out, from 8am-10am in theKorfhage Native Plant Garden next to the Life Sciences building! Help us create an even more inviting habitat for pollinators on campus. Please RSVP here. Then, from 10am-noon, we'll move over to the Latin-American & Latino Studies (LALS) Serenity Garden in the northwest corner of Stevenson Hall. Please RSVP here. Participants can come to just one or both and are encouraged to bring: plenty of water, a snack, gardening gloves, a hat, long pants, sunscreen. We will not hold the workday if it is raining, above 90 degrees F, or is otherwise hazardous conditions. |
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| Sept. 14, 2021 |
 Sustainability Roundtable: Dr. Tamara SlussTuesday, Sept. 14th 4:00-4:50pm, virtual - Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#) WATCH VIDEO RECORDING Join the UofL Sustainability Council as we continue our Fall Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm. Our second speaker will be Dr. Tamara Sluss, Director of UofL's Interdisciplinary Masters in Sustainability and a professor in the Dept. of Urban & Public Affairs. Dr. Sluss is originally from Ashland, Kentucky, but she considers herself a Louisvillian. Dr. Sluss earned her Ph.D. in Biology at UofL studying the ecohydrology of the Ohio River with Dr. Jeffrey D. Jack. She has served as biology faculty at Kentucky State University for thirteen years as the program leader and taught fourteen hours per semester while conducting research with undergraduates on water quality, stream fish and macroinvertebrate communities, biofuel production on marginal lands, and invasive plant species. For service and teaching, her major areas include: aquatic ecology, freshwater sustainability, environmental policy, climate change, small-scale, local agriculture and sustainable business operations including the distilled spirits industry. Personally, Tamara loves to be outside hiking, climbing, or SUP on Floyd’s Fork. Her research interests include: Water resource quality and accessibility, parks and recreational usage and planning, agroecology, urban ecology. Facebook Event. We'll gather online: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#). No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. |
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| Sept. 10 - 29, 2021 |
Antiracism Workshops for all students, faculty & staff
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| Sept. 10, 2021 |
 UofL Botanical Society First Fall MeetingFriday, Sept. 10th at 6pm in BAB 325 The goal of the Botanical Society is to share the love of plants with the world through service, education, and community. We love plants and we do all kinds of work that deals with plants. If you like plants, have plants, want to learn more about plants, want to garden for fun, or even just hang out with some really awesome people, then you are going to fit right in!! WE HAVE SO MUCH FUN STUFF PLANNED! We have hikes, gardening, seminars, plant swaps, plant sales, and cool crafty stuff planned and it’s going to be super-duper awesome!! We are going to talk about all we have planned, talk about what BoSo is all about and all that jazz. We will have snacks!! RSVP on Engage. |
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| Sept. 9, 2021 |
 What’s the Buzz?!Thursday, Sept. 9th, 10:30am – 2pm, Davidson Quad UofL Dining Services invites you to join us for a local showcase of honey and meet our new Sustainability Coordinator, Lindsay Klingenschmidt! Bring your reusable mug as they will be serving free tea with local honey! Around noon you'll have a chance to learn about UofL's new apiary at our Community Composting Project, just a block north of campus and how you can get involved in some (small) animal husbandry! Facebook event. Event details. |
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| Sept. 3, 2021 |
Workshop: Cool Weather Gardening Friday, Sept. 3rd, 12pm-1pm, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) (See Photos. Watch Video.)  We kick-off our fall workshop series in UofL's organic Garden Commons with a focus on how to extend your growing season into the much more pleasant shoulder seasons when water, weed, and insect pressures wane. Fall is an often overlooked gardening season, and we are here to help you take full advantage of it! In fact, early September is the best time to rejuvenate your garden and make it produce vegetables through Christmas! Planting cole crops in late summer allows them ample time to grow before the first frosts, but because they are so frost tolerant, they continue soaking up the sun's rays and continue growing, albeit slowly through December. In fact, gardeners often have better luck growing fussy vegetables, like broccoli and cauliflower in fall than in spring because you don’t have to worry as much about insect pests, weeds, or bolting. And the cooler temperatures also make for sweeter and less bitter greens. Root vegetables are also perfect for fall gardening. You don’t have to pick them before frost. Things like carrots can be left in the ground, mulched with straw or leaves, and dug as you need them. In this workshop, we'll focus on frost tolerant plants, like cole crops and lettuces, and how to protect them. Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, lettuces, carrots, turnips, rutabagas, and mustard greens are all varieties good for planting in fall. Other plants can be left in the garden over winter to be harvested in the spring, like onions and garlic.Join us in the Garden Commons to learn (by doing) how to grow hyper-local, super-delicious vegetables, herbs, and fruits! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we gather together every Friday at noon throughout the fall (Aug. 20 - Dec. 10) to harvest, weed, water, plant, and learn. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. Upcoming special workshops include: 9/17 Gardening as Resistance; 10/15 Medicinal Plants; 10/29 Tree Planting (UofL Arbor Day); and 11/19 Wreathmaking. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on Facebook or Instagram. Facebook Event. |
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| Aug. 31, 2021 |
Sustainability Roundtable: Louisville Climate Action Network Tuesday, Aug. 31st 4:00-4:50pm, virtual - Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#)  Join the UofL Sustainability Council on August 31st as we kick-off our Fall Sustainability Roundtable series on alternate Tuesdays from 4:00-4:50pm. Our first speaker will highlight the work of the Louisville Climate Action Network (LCAN). This non-profit envisions a net-zero Louisville in which our needs are met by energy efficiency and renewable energy. LCAN offers customized programs showing ways to reduce Louisville's carbon footprint, and advocates for smarter public policies to reduce carbon pollution and cut costs. LCAN has three main functions: 1. Action inspiring education through our web site, e-newsletter, videos, book club and classes—from free, customized programs to dependable B4UBuy Workshops; 2. Strategic advocacy for smarter public policies to reduce carbon pollution and cut costs, because changing light bulbs alone won’t suffice, plus civic education; and 3. Experienced based, energy efficiency services to other area non-profit organizations. Facebook Event.We'll gather online: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 930 044 957#). No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. |
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| Aug. 31, 2021 |
 Women's Equality DayTuesday, Aug. 31st, 11am-1pm, Red Barn August 26th is the Anniversary of Women Winning the Vote! Are you ready to celebrate? Join the UofL Women’s Center in the celebration! Women’s Equality Day is celebrated in the U.S. on August 26 in recognition of women winning the right to vote. In addition the Voting Rights Act of 1965 will be celebrated. There will be voter registration, informational booths and refreshments in the Red Barn. Come out and learn more about Women’s Equality Day! Masks required while in the Red Barn. per the University's requirement for masks in public, indoor spaces for all university and community members. People often forget that women could not vote throughout the U.S. until 1920. This August 26th is the 100th anniversary of women winning the right to vote through passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. The 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act was also celebrated this year. Both women and men owe a great deal to the brave suffragists who persevered over seventy years until they succeeded. They were led by outstanding American patriots like Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucy Stone, Susan B. Anthony, Ida B. Wells, Carrie Chapman Catt, Alice Paul, and many others. We remember them all - speakers, field workers, political organizers, strategists, demonstrators, and prisoners - and honor their love of democracy on Equality Day, August 26. This 95th anniversary also marks the start of the drive to recognize the final five years of this great civil rights movement, leading up to its centennial in 2020. New efforts like the campaign to put a woman on the $20 bill and placing statues of suffragists in New York and Tennessee show that exciting activities have already begun. Since women in every state were involved, it can be very rewarding to learn about that part of local history. This year, celebrate women's vital victory for democracy. Remember, women won their political independence with the help of supportive men and their success made the U.S. a more complete democracy. Like the Fourth of July, Women's Equality Day is a day for all of us to celebrate. |
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| Aug. 31, 2021 |
HRtalks Wellness Workshop: Active Transportation Tuesday, Aug. 31st, 11am, online - Register here Join Get Healthy Now to learn how to transform your commute from a polluting, unhealthy, frustrating part of your day into a clean, satisfying workout! Get fit just by getting around! Join the UofL Get Healthy Now team for this fun virtual learning workshop that will support your overall wellbeing and give you the opportunity to earn 200 points toward your 2022 $40 GHN monthly incentive. Get Healthy Now will be teaming up with the Sustainability Council on Aug. 31st to discuss the health benefits of active transportation and help you learn techniques that will transform your daily commute. All faculty and staff are welcome. Register here. |
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| Aug. 30 - Sept. 30, 2021 |
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 Facebook here.
FINAL RESULTS: We are thrilled with our collective accomplishments: From Aug. 30 – Sept. 30, participants logged 1,094 trips on foot, bike, bus, or car/vanpool, covering 11,246 miles, preventing 8,137 pounds of carbon pollution, saving $5,505, & burning 101,600 calories.
Here are the final standings: Rank Name Trips |
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| Aug. 27, 2021 | EcoReps Lunch & Learn Workshop: Student Leadership for Sustainability Friday, August 27th, Noon-1:00pm, Ekstrom Library 254 (watch recording) Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#)  Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability and a free vegetarian lunch! We'll kick off our fall series with a panel of student leaders from around campus. Together, we will facilitate a conversation about student priorities and perspectives for improving campus sustainability and how students can collaborate to advocate for and organize around these priorities.The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. This fall, we continue our series of workshops each month on last Fridays at noon. All are welcome. Facebook Event. |
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| Fridays, Aug. 20 - Dec. 10, 2021 |
Garden Commons Fall Workdays Fridays, 12pm-1pm, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall)  All are welcome at our weekly group workdays in UofL's organic Garden Commons at the southwest corner of Strickler Hall, east of the Speed Art Museum Parking Garage, and across the walkway from the Biology Department's Korfhage Native Plant Garden! Join us to learn (by doing) how to grow hyper-local, super-delicious vegetables, herbs, and fruits! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every Friday at noon throughout the fall (Aug. 20 - Dec. 10) to harvest, weed, water, and plant. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. Select dates will feature a special workshop on various topics: 9/3 Cool Weather Gardening; 9/17 Gardening as Resistance; 10/15 Medicinal Plants; 10/29 Tree Planting (UofL Arbor Day); and 11/19 Wreathmaking. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on Facebook or Instagram. Facebook Event. |
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| Aug. 19-22, 2021 |
Sustainability in Welcome Week 2021
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| Aug. 18, 2021 |
HRtalks Wellness Workshop: Simple Steps to Going Green Wednesday, Aug. 18th, 11am-noon, online - register here Join Get Healthy Now to talk about Sustainability and Simple Steps to Going Green and earn points towards your $40 GHN monthly incentive! All faculty and staff are welcome. Register here. Video recording. |
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| July 17, 2021 |
 Pollinator Garden WorkdaySaturday, July 17th, 8am-10am, west of Life Sciences The UofL Botanical Society invites volunteers to join us for a workday at the Korfhage Native Plant Garden next to the Life Sciences building! Help us create an even more inviting habitat for pollinators on campus. Participants are encouraged to bring: plenty of water, a snack, gardening gloves, a hat, long pants, sunscreen. We will not hold the workday if it is raining, above 90 degrees F, or is otherwise hazardous conditions. Please RSVP here. |
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| July 8, 2021 |
Film/Panel: The Race To Save The World The Race to Save The World is a climate documentary with a uniquely optimistic approach. It follows passionate activists whose single-minded focus is the creation of a sustainable world for future generations. These climate warriors, ages 15 to 72, are in the trenches fighting for a livable future, regardless of the personal cost. Emmy award-winning filmmaker Joe Gantz brings an urgent and intimate portrait of the protests, arrests, courtroom drama, and family turmoil these activists endure as they push for change. The Race to Save The World is an energizing call-to-action that inspires viewers to quit waiting on the sidelines and start making their voices heard. This screening and panel discussion is being organized by Extinction Rebellion Kentucky, who act with peace and ferocious love in our hearts for these lands, for life. We hope you will watch with us at 5:15 p.m (Eastern Time) on July 8th for a virtual 'Watch Party' (but you are welcome to watch the film any time after purchase and before the panel), then join us for the live panel event immediately following at 7 p.m. About our panel: Bringing a local perspective to the strategic conversation on how to run The Race, is Louisville's own Justin Mog. Dr. Justin Mog has served since 2009 as the University of Louisville’s Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives. He earned his B.S. in Environmental Studies & Geology from Oberlin College (OH) and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Land Resources from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Institute for Environmental Studies. Justin was a Fulbright scholar to the Philippines in 2001, where he did his dissertation research on developing and applying a framework for evaluating sustainable rural development programs. Before coming to Louisville, Justin served three years in Peace Corps - Paraguay where he and his wife worked with farm families and NGOs to promote sustainable rural prosperity. After 25 years working in community radio around the world, in 2017, Justin helped launch Louisville’s progressive, grassroots Forward Radio WFMP 106.5fm, where he can be heard hosting the weekly program Sustainability Now! He seeks an Earth restored and lives his life accordingly, as a car-free, TV-free, vegetarian, beekeeping, gardening, urban foraging Quaker with a fully solar-powered home. The Race to Save The World has won best documentary at the Soho International Film Festival, and it also won best documentary at the Indian Cine Film Festival in Mumbai. It was accepted into the Paris International Film Festival and the Dumbo Film Festival (Dumbo as in Brooklyn). It was also accepted into the Cannes Independent Film Festival, the North Dakota Environmental Film Festival, and the London Eco Film Festival. Purchase $10 tickets here. After unlocking, you'll have 20 days to start watching. Once you begin, you'll have 20 days to finish watching the film. The July 8th at 7:00 pm EDT livestream can be viewed anytime until August 20th at 3:00 pm. |
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| June 27, 2021 |
 Idlewild Butterfly Farm garden workdaySunday, June 27th, 8-10am, 1100 Logan St. The UofL Botanical Society welcomes all who love butterflies and want to keep our little friends happy and well during this summer time for a special workday. The Botanical Society will be providing a garden maintenance service to our local butterfly farm called the Idlewild Butterfly Farm. Known for their eastern black swallowtails and monarchs, our job is going to be ensuring the host plants are growing well and healthy and not growing to excessively. There are possible chances to learn about caterpillar farming as well, and many more things to learn! Things to bring: Light clothing (shorts and tees), Hats, Sunscreen, Water bottle, Light snack, and Garden gloves. RSVP on Engage. |
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| June 26, 2021 |
 Scott's Gap Hike and Trash CleanupSaturday, June 26, from 10:00am–1:00pm Jefferson Memorial Forest, Scotts Gap Trailhead, 13473 Scotts Gap Rd, Louisville Join the UofL Botanical Society for a fantastic summer hike and trash cleanup! We will be tackling the Scotts Gap Shortcut Trail. Come prepared! You should bring: Plenty of water, hiking shoes/boots, bug spray, long pants, a hat, a snack or two, a camera, and field guides. We will be meeting in the parking lot by the trailhead marker at 10 o'clock. If you need a ride/carpool, email mrmcco07@louisville.edu. BoSo will provide you with bags and gloves for trash cleanup as we hike. RSVP on Engage. |
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| June 21, 2021 |
Join the Conversation: Becoming Antiracist - Failure, Success & Survival Monday, June 21st, 5-7pm, onlineMoving beyond Conversations about racism and into antiracist action by building a shared understanding of what it means to be an antiracist and how to take appropriate action as individuals and collectively to foster a more equitable and inclusive community. Conversation topics are based on Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's Bestselling text, "How To Be an Antiracist". Reading is not required for participation. Panelists: President Neeli Bendapudi, Shauntrice Martin, Representative Attica Scott, Shameka L. Parrish-Wright. Sponsored the Office of Diversity Education & Inclusive Excellence, Office of the President, Senior Associate Vice President for Diversity & Equity, and Louisville Alumni. Register here. |
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| June 21, 2021 |
 The Taboo of Race: Color-blind Racism and the Violent BrainMonday, June 21st, noon, online Dr. Oliver Rollins is a sociologist who explores the ways race, racism, and other social processes of inequality impact the making and use of neuroscience. His book, Conviction: The Making and Unmaking of The Violent Brain (Stanford University Press, July 2021), traces the development of neuroimaging research on criminal behaviors, with special attention to the limits of this controversial brain model when dealing with aspects of social difference, power, and inequality. Currently, he is working on two new projects, one that examines the challenges, consequences, and promises of the neuroscience of implicit racial bias, and another that focuses on the politics of and potentials for social justice orientated mind and brain sciences. Co-sponsored by the Office of Diversity & Equity and the Black Faculty/Staff Association. For more information and to register, RSVP to Diane Whitlock at dlwhit01@louisville.edu. |
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| June 15, 2021 |
 Learning Cafe: Juneteenth - The Cost of Independence. The history of what it really means to be free.Tuesday, June 15th, noon-1pm, virtual - Register here. Join us to learn the importance of Juneteenth and why we recognize it. Lamont Collins, founder of the Roots 101 African American History Museum located in downtown Louisville, will discuss Juneteenth, including its history and why it matters today. Co-sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Equity and the Black Faculty/Staff Association. Register here. |
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| June 14, 2021 |  Juneteenth: A Long Time ComingMonday, June 14th, noon, SAC Ballroom or online The Office of the President and the Black Faculty/Staff Association present the inaugural Juneteenth lecture series "Juneteenth: A Long Time Coming" in virtual and in-person formats. The keynote address will be delivered by Professor Melissa Harris-Perry, the Maya Angelou presidential chair with Wake Forest University. Professor Ricky L. Jones, graduate director and chair, UofL department of Pan-African studies, and Brigitte Burpo, clinical assistant professor with the UofL department of health and sport sciences, will serve as co-moderators. Please register here. |
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| June 12, 2021 |  Pollinator Garden WorkdaySaturday, June 12th, 10am-noon, west of Life Sciences The UofL Botanical Society invites volunteers to join us for a workday at the Korfhage Native Plant Garden next to the Life Sciences building! Help us create an even more inviting habitat for pollinators on campus. Participants are encouraged to bring: plenty of water, a snack, gardening gloves, a hat, long pants, sunscreen. We will not hold the workday if it is raining, above 90 degrees F, or is otherwise hazardous conditions. Please RSVP here. |
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| June 5, 2021 |
 Central Park Improvement Day Saturday, June 5th, 8:30am-noon, Central Park The Old Louisville Neighborhood Council and UofL Sustainability Council invite everyone to volunteer at the spring 2021 Central Park Improvement Day. Consider volunteering a few hours of your time to do light chores to clean up this historic Olmsted Park near campus and get ready for a variety of free summer events. Meet at the Visitors Center at 8:30 am for coffee and donuts and check-in. Councilman David James is providing a free barbecue lunch at noon for all the volunteers. Many thanks to Councilman James and our community partners Metro Parks and the Olmsted Parks Conservancy. |
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| June 4, 2021 |
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| May 24, 2021 |
Becoming Anti-Racist: Color, White & Black Monday, May 24th, 5pm, Zoom - Register here Move beyond conversations about racism and into antiracist action by building a shared understanding of what it means to be an antiracist and how to take appropriate action as both individuals and collectively in order to foster a more equitable and inclusive community. Conversation topics are based on Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's Bestselling text, "How To Be an Antiracist". Reading is not required for participation. A collaborative effort between the Office of Diversity Education & Inclusive Excellence, Office of the President, Senior Associate Vice President for Diversity & Equity, and Louisville Alumni. Register here. |
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| May 20, 2021 |
UofL Music Dean Teresa Reed: A Way Forward on Race Thursday, May 20th at noon, hosted online by the Filson Historical Society  This talk will explore the patterns and habits that often make race a difficult topic to discuss. Reading excerpts from her forthcoming book, You're Likely Not a Racist: Answers for Curious White People, Teresa Reed will share both data from research and insights from her own life experience. She will explore the paradigm that perpetuates racial tension and will argue for a new paradigm that can bring understanding, healing, and hope. She will also address some of the awkward, but honest questions about race that White people are often afraid to ask. The outcome of her talk will be the sense that there is a path forward for all who seek diversity, equity, inclusion, and understanding. Teresa Reed holds a Ph.D. from Indiana University, where she studied in Music Theory, Music History and Literature, and African American History. She spent twenty-five years at The University of Tulsa, serving there as Professor of Music, Director of the School of Music, Associate Dean, and Director of the African American Studies Certificate. She has authored three books, two of which have won national awards. She currently serves as Dean of the School of Music at the University of Louisville. Her fourth book, You're Likely Not a Racist: Answers for Curious White People, is forthcoming later this year. Register for free online.
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| May 1 - Sept. 30, 2021 |
FINAL RESULTS:
Together, from May 1st through September 30th, we rode 36,689 miles on 2,333 rides, including 2,850 miles of bike commuting that prevented 1,831 pounds of carbon pollution.
Honorable mentions go to last year’s winner, Kamila Bujko, who has since left UofL, but logged 4,092 miles over 163 trips this year; and to our Top Bike Commuter, UofL’s Sustainability Coordinator, Justin Mog, who finished as the 7th Top Commuter in the nation with 1,677 miles of bike commuting over 123 days. This year’s Challenge may have ended, but it is never too late to pick up some healthy, sustainable two-wheeling habits! Check out our online resources for UofL Bicyclists - with handy maps, videos, and tips for getting around town car-free and care-free! FINAL TEAM UofL RESULTS: Top Riders (Most Miles)
Top Riders (Most trips)
Top Commuters (Most days riding to work)
Top Male Rider (Most Miles)
Top Female Rider (Most Miles)
Top Male New Rider
Top Female New Rider
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| Fridays, Apr. 30 - Aug. 20, 2021 |
Garden Commons Summer Workdays Fridays, 12pm-1pm, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall)  All are welcome at our weekly group workdays in UofL's organic Garden Commons at the southwest corner of Strickler Hall, east of the Speed Art Museum Parking Garage, and across the walkway from the Biology Department's Korfhage Native Plant Garden! Join us to learn (by doing) how to grow hyper-local, super-delicious vegetables, herbs, and fruits! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every Friday at noon throughout the summer (Apr. 30 - Aug. 20) to plant, weed, water, and harvest. No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. Face masks and physical distancing required to keep everyone safe as we emerge from the pandemic. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on Facebook or Instagram. Facebook Event. |
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| April 26, 2021 |
Joining the Conversation: Becoming Anti-Racist - Ethnicity, Culture, Behavior & SpaceMonday, April 26th, 5:00 - 6:30pm, online - register here Moving beyond conversations about racism and into anti-racist action requires building a shared understanding of what it means to be an anti-racist and how to take appropriate action as individuals and collectively to foster a more equitable and inclusive community. The conversation topics to be used during Monday’s event are based on Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's best-selling text, "How To Be an Antiracist," but reading is not required for participation. Panelists: Karina Barillas, Minda Honey, Ramona Lindsey, Renesha Martin. A collaborative effort between the Office of Diversity Education & Inclusive Excellence, Office of the President, Senior Associate Vice President for Diversity & Equity, and Louisville Alumni. Register here. |
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| April 22, 2021 |
Employee Success Center Learning Café: Five Ways You Can Live Green While Working Remote Earth Day, Thursday, April 22nd, 11am, virtual - Register here.  The Sustainability Council is partnering with the Employee Success Center to offer a free Learning Cafe training for all UofL staff who are interested in exploring how to "green" their work environments through sustainability practices that can save money, minimize our environmental footprint, empower people to take ownership of space, and build community. If you've always wondered what you can do to live more lightly on the Earth and to center social, economic, and environmental stewardship in your day-to-day work, then this is for you! Join us on Earth Day 2021 to support sustainability and explore “living green” in these 5 domains: food, transportation, conservation, zero waste, and closing the loop. Bring your burning questions! This training will be facilitated by UofL's Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives, Dr. Justin Mog, UofL EcoReps Director, Dr. Brian Barnes, and Delphi Center Sr. Associate Director, Dr. Patty Payette. Register here.
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| April 17, 2021 |
 Old Louisville Tree PlantingSaturday, April 17th (Rain Date: April 24th), 9am-noon Meet up at Cochran Elementary School (1601 S 6th St) The Old Louisville Neighborhood Council and the UofL Sustainability Council invite volunteers to help restore the urban canopy in our tree-borhood just north of Belknap Campus. We'll be planting 50-60 street trees (2" dbh) with our neighbors at locations scattered throughout the neighborhood. Planting sites: Gaulbert @6th, Hill @3rd, 6th @Magnolia, 6th @Park, Ormsby @2nd, Brook @Oak, Brook @Magnolia, and Burnett @Floyd. Volunteers should report to the central check-in site at Cochran Elementary School to be assigned to small, physically distanced tree-planting teams. Donuts, coffee and light breakfast items will be available prior to 9am, when work will begin. A pizza lunch will be served for all volunteers after the trees are planted. All are welcome. Tools will be provided, but volunteers may also bring their own shovels and gloves. Masks and physical distancing required. In the case of rain, this event will be held on April 24th. Questions should be directed to Herb Fink 502-552-0399. Facebook Event. |
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| April 16, 2021 |
EcoReps Workshop: Maple Tapping Pancake Party! Friday, April 16th, Noon-1:00pm, Under tent on Humanities Quad You can also join us virtually for the presentation: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability! We'll wrap up the year on April 16th, with the return of our annual maple syrup harvest celebration after a winter of tapping UofL trees! Come enjoy some pancakes with our very own, hyper-local maple syrup while we talk trees and local sweetness with our community partner, Dave Barker. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps  program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. This spring, we continue our series of live workshops each month on last Fridays at noon. All are welcome. Facebook Event. |
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| April 16, 2021 |
Sustainability Roundtable: Emergency Food Assistance Centers Friday, April 16th, 11am, onlineJoin Microsoft Teams Meeting Or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 442 798 161#) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable on alternate Fridays throughout the spring at 11am. To conclude our spring series, on April 16th, we will be in conversation with UofL Masters in Sustainability student, Sarah Becknell. Sarah will be completing her degree this year and she will be sharing with us her research on "Emergency Food Assistance Centers in Rural and Urban Communities in Kentucky." Sarah is a REACH Graduate Student Assistant at UofL and received her Bachelors' degree in Agriculture and Natural Resources from Berea College in 2018. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about efforts to address food insecurity throughout the Commonwealth. No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. Facebook Event. |
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| April 13, 2021 |
 Tuesday, April 13th 1:00-2:30pm, Online - Register here. The 2021 Grawemeyer Award winner for Ideas Improving World Order - Ken Conca, will give a talk on his award winning idea "An Unfinished Foundation: The United Nations and Global Environmental Governance." The UN must rethink its approach to environmental problems The United Nations can tackle global environmental challenges far more effectively by incorporating two overlooked parts of its mandate—human rights and peace—into its efforts. So says Ken Conca, an American University international relations professor who has won the 2021 University of Louisville Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order for the ideas set forth his book “An Unfinished Foundation: The United Nations and Global Environmental Governance.” The U.N. has addressed environmental issues using legal and sustainable development approaches but also needs to pursue strategies linked to its role as a protector of human rights and peace, Conca says. The organization should declare a safe and healthy environment to be a basic human right, give its Security Council a well-defined role in safeguarding the environment, make sure its environmental initiatives are conflict-sensitive and seek environmental peacebuilding opportunities, he argues. “His book is a crucial first step in a conversation about how the U.N. can better address global environmental threats,” said Charles Ziegler, world order director. “He identifies a critical failure of a vital institution grappling with one of the most important issues facing humanity and suggests ways to overcome it.” Conca is a member of the U.N. Environment Programme’s Expert Advisory Group on Conflict and Peacebuilding and founded the Environmental Peacebuilding Working Group in Washington. He was a reviewer for the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and served on a scientific steering committee for the International Human Dimensions Program on Global Environmental Change. He has twice won the International Studies Association’s award for best international environmental affairs book. The U.N., formed in 1945 after the devastation of World War II, works to maintain international peace and security, prevent conflict, promote peace and create conditions in which peace can flourish. There will also be a Q&A with the winner after the talk. Register here. |
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| April 9, 2021 |
 Rain Barrel Making WorkshopFriday, April 9th, noon, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) Join us in UofL's organic garden for a hands-on workshop in which you will learn how to make your own rainwater catchment system. Help us install a rain barrel on the tool shed at our new Garden Commons location, and learn more about water collection and sustainable irrigation methods! Lilias Petit-Scott from the Jefferson County Soil & Water Conservation District will be leading us in this informative workshop. Face masks and physical distancing required to keep everyone safe during the pandemic. RSVP on Facebook. |
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| April 8, 2021 |
The Critical Connection Between Housing Security and Environmental Justice Thursday, April 8th, 6pm, online - register here  The Department of Sociology's Jon H. Rieger Speakers Series will feature Dr. Cathy Kuhn on April 8th. Dr. Kuhn joined the Metropolitan Housing Coalition as its Executive Director in the fall of 2020. She has been working in the homeless and housing field for over 20 years, serving as the Chief Strategy Officer at Families in Transition, a large homeless and housing provider in New Hampshire, as well as serving as the Director of the New Hampshire Coalition to End Homelessness, a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding effective solutions to homelessness through research, education and advocacy. Dr. Kuhn holds a PhD in sociology/urban studies from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in resource development. Both her master’s thesis and dissertation were applied research projects aimed at enhancing delivery and outcomes of key federal housing programs. From 1997-1999, Dr. Kuhn lived in Panama where she served as a Peace Corps Volunteer teaching environmental education in primary schools. Currently, Dr. Kuhn is also an Adjunct Professor of Sociology, with experience teaching at numerous colleges and universities. Attendees are asked to register for the event here and will receive a confirmation email including information about joining the webinar. |
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| April 7, 2021 |
 Solve Climate by 2030: Kentucky Climate Solutions DialogWednesday, April 7th, 2-4pm, online - Register here Will be livestreamed and posted afterward via YouTube UofL's Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research is excited to host the Kentucky event as part of Solve Climate by 2030 - A Global Dialog on Green Recovery / Climate Solutions / Just Transition. On April 7th, university and high school students across the US and around the world will tune in to 100 coordinated university-hosted regional webinars from fifty different countries. How can ambitious state and local action put us on the way to solving climate change by 2030? Here in Kentucky, our panelists will include: 1. Rebecca Goodman, Secretary, KY Energy and Environment Cabinet 2. Steve Ricketts, Co-Owner & General Manager – Business Development, Solar Energy Solutions LLC 3. Zachary Kuznar - Managing Director of Regulated Renewables, Duke Energy Moderators: Jacek Jasinski and Joshua Spurgeon, Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research The schedule will be: 2:00-3:00pm Climate Solutions Webinar 3:00-4:00pm Panel Discussion PLEASE REGISTER HERE to join the webinar live, or if you would like to be e-mailed a link to the recording. For more info, see the event webpage. |
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| April 5, 2021 |
 Story of PlasticMonday, April 5th, 6pm, Microsoft Teams Engage Lead Serve Board Green Initiatives is hosting this event to highlight the drastic impacts that plastic production has on communities around the U.S. that are shown in the documentary The Story of Plastic. We will also be talking about ways that we can help out make change that can truly be impactful and help build up community. Viewing the documentary is free and and a link will be sent to those who register for the event. |
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| April 2, 2021 |
 Sustainability Roundtable: Josh Miller, IDEAS xLabFriday, April 2nd, 11am, online WATCH VIDEO RECORDING Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 442 798 161#) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable on alternate Fridays throughout the spring at 11am. On April 2nd, we will be in conversation with Josh Miller from IDEAS xLab which is a dynamic artist-run nonprofit based in Louisville - and working nationally - to champion inclusion and belonging through creativity, art, and action. Join us to learn about the collaboration-based projects they lead, and the workshops and keynotes they offer the community. No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. Facebook Event. |
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| March 31, 2021 |
Campus Tree Advisory Committee Spring 2021 Meeting Wednesday, March 31st, 2:00-3:30pm WATCH VIDEO RECORDING Click here to join the meeting
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| March 27, 2021 |
Nature Scavenger Hunt and T-Shirt Printing at Iroquois Park Saturday, March 27th, 1-2pm, Iroquois Park Amphitheater (1080 Amphitheater Rd)  Join the UofL Botanical Society at Iroquois Park for a Scavenger Hunt! We will be making mandalas out of the pieces of nature that we find. And then we will be stamping some t-shirts with what we find!! It's going to be a great time to meet people and to get a free t-shirt! It is going to be totally fun, awesome, and will be a great introduction into spring. If you plan to attend this event, please RSVP on Engage so we can have an idea of how many t-shirts to purchase. We will be following all COVID-19 guidelines as outlined by the CDC and the University of Louisville. Masks must be worn at all times. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided to you. |
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| March 27, 2021 |
Old Louisville Tree Planting Saturday, March 27th (Rain Date: April 3rd), 9am-noon Meet at St. Catherine St. & Garvin Pl. The Old Louisville Neighborhood Council and the UofL Sustainability Council invite volunteers to help restore the urban canopy in our tree-borhood just north of Belknap Campus. We'll be planting 50-60 street trees (2" dbh) with our neighbors at locations scattered throughout the neighborhood. Volunteers should report to the central check-in site at St. Catherine Street & Garvin Place to be assigned to small, physically distanced tree-planting teams. Donuts, coffee and light breakfast items will be available prior to 9am, when work will begin. A pizza lunch will be served for all volunteers after the trees are planted. All are welcome. Tools will be provided, but volunteers may also bring their own shovels and gloves. Masks and physical distancing required. In the case of rain, this event will be held on April 3rd. Questions should be directed to Herb Fink 502-552-0399. Facebook Event. |
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| March 26, 2021 |
EcoReps Workshop: Resilience Justice Friday, March 26th, Noon-1:00pm, online Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability! Our featured speaker on March 26th will be Professor Tony Arnold, the Boehl Chair in Property and Land Use at the University of Louisville, where he teaches in the Brandeis School of Law and the Department of Urban and Public Affairs and directs the interdisciplinary Resilience Justice Project  . Professor Arnold teaches and researches about social and environmental justice and governance at the intersection of land, water, and the environment. He has won numerous awards for teaching, mentoring students, and research, and has taught or researched at several universities, including Stanford, UCLA, Florida, Houston, and Puerto Rico. He is active in public policy and community service and has served on many government and nonprofit boards and commissions in Texas, California, and Kentucky, including community-based economic-justice and environmental-justice organizations in low-income communities of color.Resilience justice is about the unequal vulnerabilities of low-income communities of color to many different kinds of shocks and changes, including climate change, economic and housing shocks, health crises, pollution releases, etc. Systemic racism, structural inequality, colonialism, and other embedded injustices create cross-system effects that undermine communities’ adaptive capacities. We will focus on one type of inequality affecting low-income neighborhoods of color: green and blue infrastructure, which includes parks and green spaces, trees and forests, clean or restored waterways, biotic stormwater controls, community gardens, and the like. Examples from Louisville, Tampa, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC will be discussed, as will policy and governance reforms. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. This spring, we continue our series of live, virtual workshops each month on last Fridays at noon. All are welcome. Facebook Event. |
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| March 24, 2021 |
 Meet the Professor - Dr. Cate Fosl "You Can’t Be Neutral: Institutionalizing Anne Braden's Anti-Racist Activist Legacy at the University of Louisville"Wednesday, March 24th, 6pm, online -register here. Cate Fosl is a Professor of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies and founding Director of the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research (ABI) in the UofL College of Arts & Sciences. She was the recipient of the 2020 Trustees Award and author of the Anne Braden biography, Subversive Southerner. |
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| March 23, 2021 |
Ohio River Future Forecast: A View From University Students Tuesday, March 23rd, noon, online - register here  The Ohio River Discussion Series will be featuring Architecture, Political Science and Engineering students from UofL and the University of Cincinnati who will share multidisciplinary projects highlighting the Ohio River. The students will also reflect on the future as envisioned in the Ohio River Basin Plan. If you would like to attend, please register here. The Ohio River Discussion Series is an opportunity for communities to share their knowledge and passion for the Ohio River. This monthly series of webinars features topics in Clean Water, Ecosystem Restoration, Research, Education, Transportation, Flood Control and Recreation. The Series was created by the Ohio River Recreation Trail in 2020. In 2021, the Series was expanded with additional partners to provide additional content and support. The Partners include the Ohio River Recreational Trail, the Ohio River Basin Alliance, the Foundation for Ohio River Education, ORSANCO, and the National Park Service. |
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| March 20, 2021 |
 UofL Native Plant Garden Expansion WorkdaySaturday, March 20th, 9am-noon, west of Life Sciences The UofL Botanical Society invites you to join us in helping maintain and expand the Biology Department's Korfhage Native Plant Garden. Volunteers will be working with Dr. Masters on expanding the pollinator garden and improving the overall growth of the plants inhabiting the garden! We need a lot of people for this since it is a big project to finish. So come all and enjoy getting your hands on dirt! RSVP on Engage. |
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| March 19, 2021 |
Sustainability Roundtable: Louisville Grows Friday, March 19th, 11am, online WATCH VIDEO RECORDING Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 442 798 161#)  Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable on alternate Fridays throughout the spring at 11am. On March 19th, we will be in conversation with Lisa Dettlinger, the Program Director at Louisville Grows, about their activities and programs. Louisville Grows is an environmental, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to Grow Greener, Healthier Neighborhoods. Their vision is to foster green, just and sustainable neighborhoods in Louisville. They seek to be a leading nonprofit in advocating for health equity through the environmental platforms of urban forestry and urban agriculture. Louisville Grows’ neighborhood-based urban forestry program focuses on rebuilding the urban tree canopy with a goal of planting 1000 trees each year. Their Urban Agriculture program is designed to build capacity in community gardens by providing technical assistance, education and infrastructure. Healthy House programs, workshops and classes center on healthy living, healthy eating, environmental education or environmental equity. They are dedicated to restoring the urban tree canopy and providing environmental education opportunities that will lead to ending health disparities in our community. No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. Facebook Event. |
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| March 12, 2021 |
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| March 12 & 16, 2021 |
White Nationalists' Attacks on Campus: What is the Role of White People in Dismantling Racism? UofL Faculty & Staff: Friday, March 12th, 11am - Register here UofL Students: Tuesday, March 16th, 4 pm - Register here White people have a stake in understanding systemic racism in the past and present. Recent white nationalist recruitment on the UofL campus and the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 have a common theme, which this workshop will explore. Following a presentation by Louisville Showing Up for Racial Justice (LSURJ), participants will break into small groups and create an action plan while engaging with UofL's Cardinal Principles and commitment to anti-racism. Presented by UofL's Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, and Student Government Association. |
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| March 12, 2021 |
Engaged Scholarship Symposium Friday, March 12th, 10am-2:30pm, online - Register here The Annual Engaged Scholarship Symposium is an opportunity to network and share current research and teaching activities involving community partners and service to the community. Please join us for a half day of panel presentations, lightning talks, and recognition of UofL faculty receiving national awards in community-engaged scholarship. The opening Plenary Session will include recognition of: Faculty: Dr. Cate Fosl – Anne Braden Institute, College of Arts & Sciences The W. K. Kellogg Community Engagement Scholarship Award 2019 Recipient Community Partner: The Fairness Campaign Faculty: Dr. Dedra Hayden and Krista Roach – School of Nursing The W. K. Kellogg Community Engagement Scholarship Exemplary Award 2020 Recipient Community Partner: Kentucky Racing Health and Welfare Fund The 10:45am Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Darren E. Lund, Professor, University of Calgary on "Seeking Cultural Humility in Justice-Based Community Engagement." Dr. Lund’s talk will offer a timely reminder that this work of attending to difference is not simply about pursing harmony with our colleagues, students, and community partners. Bringing about social and institutional changes toward racial equity requires thoughtful advocacy and even some professional risk. Dr. Lund will offer specific insights and ideas from his three decades of work on social justice activism and human rights. He will address notions of privilege, and the need to attend to our own complex identities in community engaged work. His presentation will highlight research from a community-driven university education program that seeks to foster cultural humility in pre-service teachers. For over a decade, the award-winning Service Learning for Diversity Program has worked collaboratively with community agencies that serve diverse young people, including immigrant and refugee children, youth with disabilities, LGBTQ2+ youth, and Native/Indigenous youth. Participants can expect a lively talk that includes meaningful take-aways and resources for a range of settings, as well as some time for questions and answers. Event is free, but registration is required. |
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| March 12, 2021 |
Brandeis School of Law and the Journal of Animal and Environmental Law 2021 Spring Symposium Friday, March 12th, 9:00am-12:30pm, Microsoft Teams - Join Here  The UofL Brandeis School of Law's Journal of Animal and Environmental Law will be hosting their 5th Annual Spring Symposium on Friday, March 12. Everyone is invited to join us for this educational day featuring a variety of environmental and sustainability policy experts. The schedule will be as follows:9:00am Welcome & Introduction 9:10am Louisville Metro Land Development Code Equity Review Emily Liu, AICP, Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services 9:50am Solar Energy Issues in Kentucky 2021, Net Metering Issues for. Rooftop Solar and Siting Issues in Utility-Scale Solar Arrays Tom FitzGerald, Kentucky Resources Council 10:30am The Link Between Animal Abuse and Crimes Against People Joye Keeley, Kentucky Link Coalition 11:10am Environmental Justice and Coal Bankruptcies in Eastern Kentucky Mary Cromer, Appalachian Citizens' Law Center 11:50am Sustainability and the Evolving Standard of Care for Design Professionals Jean Terry, Manion Stigger LLP 12:25pm Closing No pre-registration is necessary. Join the symposium here |
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| March 5, 2021 |
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| Feb. 27, 2021 |
Hike at Caperton Swamp Saturday, February 27th, 10:30-11:30am, Caperton Swamp (3916 River Rd)  Join the UofL Botanical Society for our first hike of the semester! It's been a crazy winter and we are really excited to get back out there! This hike is a change of scenery from our previous hikes. Caperton swamp is located just off River road on the corner of Indian Hills Trl. Spring is here and we are ready to go check out what mother nature has been saving up for! Come prepared! Wear comfortable, waterproof shoes, long pants, and dress for the weather. We will be out here rain or shine! RSVP on Engage. |
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| Feb. 26, 2021 |
EcoReps Workshop: Urban Orchards & Foraging Friday, February 26th, Noon-1:00pm, online Register in advance for this meeting  Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability! Our featured speaker on February 26th will be Amanda Fuller from Lots of Food urban orchard & market garden. She will provide a virtual fruits & nuts tour (and late winter foraging). Amanda established Lots of Food on 5 vacant lots in the Portland neighborhood in 2014, to demonstrate conservation practices, produce food for food-insecure neighborhoods, and plant Louisville's first & only almond & hazelnut orchard. It's nuts!! Amanda sells nuts, honey, and other products, and teaches foraging workshops. This presentation is a collaboration with the Urban Agriculture Coalition's Friday Virtual Chat series. Find out more and check out the Urban Ag calendar at the Urban Agriculture Coalition's website. You must register in advance for this meeting here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. This spring, we continue our series of live, virtual workshops each month on last Fridays at noon. All are welcome. Facebook Event. |
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| Feb. 24, 2021 |
 Winter Sustainability Literature ClubWednesday, Feb. 24th, 6pm, Microsoft Teams Are you interested in plants, natural and holistic health, or learning more about the roots of medicine? Come join the discussion and learn about indigenous botany, plant wisdom, and scientific knowledge! The Engage Lead Serve Board (ELSB) Green Initiatives is sponsoring this winter book club for those interested in learning more about sustainability. The discussion and trivia game on February 24th will focus on the seminal text by Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants. Those interested can RSVP here for a free winter care package, including a copy of the book, essential oil roll-on, and a candle made locally. Reading the book is not required to attend this event, and we welcome all students! |
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| Feb. 23, 2021 |
11th Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Conference
Tuesday, February 23rd, 6-8pm, virtually on Microsoft Teams - Register here The University of Louisville Women’s Center and Women 4 Women Student Board are raising awareness of human trafficking in Kentucky to educate students and the community and to take action to prevent it. The 11th Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Conference will be held on Tuesday February 23rd 6-8pm virtually on Microsoft Teams. The program will be recorded and posted afterwards. The focus of this year’s conference will feature local anti-human trafficking efforts, what we can do as a community, and the impact of COVID on these efforts. Register here. The conference agenda includes the following:
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| Feb. 23, 2021 | The Black Wall Street Race Massacre, 100 Years Later: What Have We Learned? Tuesday, February 23rd at 4pm-5:30pm, online - register here  Join us for a conversation with entrepreneur and author Clifton L. Taulbert as we look back at the 1921 Tulsa race massacre and destruction of Black Wall Street, and how its impact is still being felt today. Hosted by UofL alum OJ Oleka, this conversation is sure to be an enlightening look at a dark time in our country’s history. Clifton Taulbert "returns" to the Center for Free Enterprise Menard Family Lecture Series, having visited the university in person last February. He is an award-winning author of 14 books, an entrepreneur, business consultant, and international speaker. He is currently the President and CEO of Roots Java, a national coffee supply company wholly owned by African Americans.OJ Oleka graduated from UofL's College of Business with a degree in marketing and a minor in political science. He went on to receive his MBA and PhD in leadership and higher education from Bellarmine University. He is currently president of the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities. Last summer, as racial tensions were rising in Louisville and around the country, OJ and fellow UofL alum Terrance Sullivan founded AntiRacismKY, a bi-partisan coalition with the goal of eliminating systemic racism in the state through policy change. This event is part of the Menard Family Lecture Series. It is free, but registration is required. |
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| Feb. 19, 2021 |
Sustainability Roundtable: Zero Waste UofL Friday, Feb. 19th, 11am, online - watch video recording Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 442 798 161#)  Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable on alternate Fridays throughout the spring at 11am. On February 19th, we will highlight the work of UofL's 2020-21 Zero Waste Interns, Jacob Foushee & Lily Stewart, who have been researching UofL's solid waste stream through a fellowship with the Post-Landfill Action Network (PLAN). Together with PLAN staff, they produced a comprehensive Zero Waste Atlas Assessment designed to help assess and streamline campus systems for materials management. The assessment gave UofL an overall Zero Waste score of 58.2%(864.5 out of a total possible 1600.5 points). This compares very favorably to the other campuses PLAN works with, which average between 40-50%. For Scope 1 surplus property and hard-to-recycle materials, UofL scored a 63.4% (427.75 + 24 additional credits out of a total possible 712 points). For Scope 2 food waste and single-use materials, UofL scored a 53.9% (437 +42.25 additional credits out of a total possible 888.5 points). Jacob and Lily gathered the data that informed this assessment, laying the groundwork for the development of UofL's first Zero Waste Plan, which the Sustainability Council will begin to work on in 2021. Read the full PLAN Atlas Stage 1 Report here. No pre-registration is required. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minutes of open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. RSVP on Facebook. |
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| Feb. 18, 2021 |
 Growing Leadership & Advocacy Workshop 2: Initiative to Limit Food DesertsThursday, Feb. 18th, 5:15pm-6:15pm, online - Register here Grow502 is a project created by the University of Louisville School of Medicine's AMA Chapter with the goal of innovatively educating and empowering the Louisville community to be aware of the health disparities plaguing our city. Throughout February and March, Grow502 will collaborate with local leaders, stakeholders, and artists to paint the realities of Infant Mortality, Lead Poisoining, Substance Abuse & Mental Health, and Stroke & Diabetes. This Growing Leadership & Advocacy Workshop 2: Initiative to Limit Food Deserts will offer students and community members the ability to develop effective advocacy skills. Participants will have the chance to practice reaching out to legislative members and advocating. In this session, we will be reaching out to members of metro council to support zoning restrictions that limit the density of businesses such as liquor stores and tobacco stores. Additionally, we will be advocating to Kroger Co. to fulfill the demands of Feed the West. This session will also feature a presentation by Dr. Mona Lisa Taylor, MD who is currently specializing in internal medicine and is the President of the Greater Louisville Medical Society. More information is available at Grow502.org and you can register here. |
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| Feb. 11, 2021 |
All Eyes on Louisville Spring 2021 WGST Social Justice Speaker Series Anti-Racist Practices in Corporate Settings Thursday, Feb. 11th, 6:30-7:30pm - Register here How might emerging professionals put anti-racist principles into practice as they enter the workplace? Sydney Finley, Vice President of UofL's Black and Brown Honors Society, asks just that of Nikki Lanier, Senior Vice President and Regional Executive of the Louisville Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, and Victoria Russell, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Beam Suntory. Both Lanier and Russell have been selected as part of Louisville's "40 Under 40" and will speak from their personal lived experiences in corporate environments during this roundtable discussion. For more information, contact megan.poole@louisville.edu. Sponsored by The Commonwealth Center for the Humanities and Society, The Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, TWP Interest Group, Black and Brown Honors Society. |
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| Feb. 10, 2021 |
Struggles for Racial and Environmental Justice in America's Prisons and Jails Wednesday, Feb. 10th, 6pm, online - register here
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| Feb. 6, 2020 |
Sugar Shack Open House (Making Maple Syrup w/UofL Sap) Saturday, Feb 6th, 1-6pm Dave Barker's Urban Ducks Farm next to UofL's Shelby campus (9011 Old Whipps Mill Rd)  In what has become a delightful annual tradition, our amazing community partner in making maple syrup from UofL trees, Dave Barker, is again hosting an open house at his sugar shack as we boil this year's sap and celebrate another successful year of tapping into nature's sweetness. All are welcome to come observe and learn more about local maple syrup production right here in Louisville. Come see the process in action and sample the sweet goodness! Masks and physical distancing required. Facebook Event.
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| Feb. 5, 2021 | Sustainability Roundtable: Sustainable Tap Water |
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| Jan. 31 - March 27, 2021 |
Post your sustainable actions and tag @UofLSustainable or submit them through our online form to win a Cardinal-colored Danon Folding Bicycle, or one of eight fabulous weekly prize baskets!
Lockdown Drawdown! - February 5-25, 2021
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| Jan. 29, 2021 |
EcoReps Workshop: Feed Louisville Friday, January 29th, Noon-1:00pm, online Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#)  Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability! We'll kick off our spring series with the inspiring Rhona Bowles Kamar, co-founder of Feed Louisville. For over 20 years, Rhona has been creating healthy dishes at Ramsi’s Café on the World, her family’s restaurant in Louisville, KY. She also writes about food, teaches cooking classes and creates personalized menus for private clients. She is also co-owner of the family’s Raising Hope Organic Farm and is a huge advocate for organic farming. She is the mother of three children. She has a degree in journalism from the University of Kentucky and is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She founded Prana, a wellness food + beverage company with a mission to bring vibrant, plant-centric food + zero-proof beverages to our community. Then the Cornavirus Pandemic hit and Rhona and a group of restaurant owners and volunteers began changing the way Louisville takes care of its food insecure population. Rhona’s original purpose for Prana is quickly evolving and becoming more than she ever imagined. She had always wanted Prana to give back to the community in some fashion, and now she has found a way to do it through Feed Louisville, a collaborative that’s serving hundreds of meals and evolving every day. And at the center of it is Rhona, living her passion and giving back to her community when they need it most.The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. More info on EcoReps website. This spring, we continue our series of live, virtual workshops each month on last Fridays at noon. All are welcome. Facebook Event. |
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| Jan. 22, 2021 | Sustainability Roundtable: Brian Barnes |
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| Jan. 19, 2021 |
 Webinar: Surface Water Monitoring for COVIDTuesday, Jan. 19th, 3pm-4pm, Zoom - Register here The Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute at UofL is hosting this webinar on surface water research and water monitoring. Made possible by the support of the Owsley Brown II Family Foundation and Newman's Own Foundation. Kentucky Waterways Alliance is monitoring two sections of Beargrass Creek for evidence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, because of their proximity to sewer overflow sites near Big Rock Park and Joe Creason Park in Louisville. During heavy rains sewer overflows occur when stormwater and wastewater combine and spill into local waterways. KWA, in partnership with UofL, is assessing if and how much viral material can be found in surface water and sediment near these sewer overflow sites. KWA and UofL's School of Urban and Public Affairs are leading Co-Immunity's Surface Water Study. The team includes UofL’s Masters in Sustainability Director, Dr. Tamara Sluss, and KWA intern, Cullen Hunter, who are testing surface water and sediment in Beargrass Creek for the presence of SARS-CoV-2. Register here. |
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| Jan. 15, 2021 |
Maple Tapping Workshop! Friday, Jan. 15th, Noon, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) Join us in UofL's sustainable Garden Commons to learn about the process of tapping maple trees and making maple syrup. Our workshop leader, Dave Barker, has been tapping trees and making his own syrup in Louisville for years. He will give a brief, hands-on workshop on the process and then attendees will get to work with him as we install taps on our own maple trees around campus. Participants will have the opportunity to sign-up to volunteer to empty buckets as they fill throughout the coming weeks. Please dress warmly so we can work outside! Masks and practice physical distancing will be required in order to keep everyone safe during the pandemic. Facebook Event. |
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| Fridays, Jan. 15 - Apr. 23, 2021 |
 Garden Commons Spring WorkdaysFridays, 12pm-1pm, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall) All are welcome at our weekly group workdays in UofL's organic Garden Commons at the southwest corner of Strickler Hall, east of the Speed Art Museum Parking Garage, and across the walkway from the Biology Department's Korfhage Native Plant Garden! Join us to learn (by doing) how to grow hyper-local, super-delicious vegetables, herbs, and fruits! Anyone can work in the garden any time, but we'll gather together every Friday at noon throughout the spring (Jan. 15 - Apr. 23) to plant, weed, water, and harvest. Special hands-on workshops will be held monthly: Maple Tapping (1/15); Seed Starting (2/12); Beekeeping (3/12); Rain Barrel Making (4/9); and Serviceberry Foraging (6/4). No prior experience necessary. Tools & gloves provided. Face masks and physical distancing required to keep everyone safe during the pandemic. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on Facebook or Instagram. Facebook Event. |
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| Jan. 12, 2021 |
 Growing Mindfulness Initiative: Virtual Kickoff EventTuesday, Jan. 12th, 1pm-2pm, Register here UofL Health Promotion, in partnership with the Employee Success Center in the Office of the President, will virtually kickoff of a new initiative called the Growing Mindfulness Initiative with special guests President Neeli Bendapudi and Owsley Brown, a filmmaker and thought leader whose family founded the university’s Envirome Institute. This initiative is a campus-wide collaborative effort built around the Cardinal Principles to cultivate a Community of Care through mindfulness. Participants of the kickoff event will learn and practice various mindfulness techniques that will help decrease stress and anxiety, improve concentration and compassion, and promote well-being! The kickoff is open to all UofL students, faculty and staff. Registration required here. |
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| Every Sunday |
UofL Community Composting Volunteer Day Every Sunday, Noon-2pm 240 E. Bloom St. (one block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook & Floyd Streets - map here) Come help us turn “trash” into treasure as we manage UofL’s volunteer-powered community composting operation. Dress to get dirty. Tools provided. Learn about worm composting and becoming a UofL EcoRep! All participants are welcome to haul home some rich UofL compost for gardening projects in your own containers/vehicle. This is a weekly service opportunity throughout the year. Contact: Brian Barnes, 502-338-1338. |
Cards Commuter Challenge 2021
(meet at Humanities Quad) 
Wednesday, Sept. 29th, 5pm - 
Congratulations go out to ULPD staff, Jessica Stivers, who logged the most trips (71 bus rides!) and to our Grand Prize $250 raffle winner: Valeryia Kukharskaya, a REACH student assistant from the Class of 2023, who logged 416 miles over 32 carpool commutes, preventing 169 pounds of carbon pollution.
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Bring a pail or Tupperware and get ready to load up on the sweetest "secret" right under our noses! Serviceberries (aka Juneberries) are native to Kentucky and they are planted all over the city as a common, low-maintenance street tree. The fruits are ripe for only two weeks around June 1st. They are similar to blueberries but a little bit nutty (the trees are in the almond family!). UofL's campus boasts many loaded serviceberries and during this special workshop, we will walk around to visit them all! Pick and take home as many as you can. Enjoy them fresh or freeze them for pies and smoothies year-round! Meetup at the 
2021 National Bike Challenge
Team UofL
Congrats to our Grand Prize winner, DJ Biddle, Director of UofL's Center for GIS, who rode 2,655 miles over 109 rides (including 2 days of bike commuting) to earn 
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| Dec. 5, 2020 |
 Old Louisville Tree PlantingSaturday, Dec. 5th, 9am, Meet at 3rd Avenue Baptist Church (1726 S. 3rd St.) The Old Louisville Neighborhood Council and the UofL Sustainability Council invite volunteers to help restore the urban canopy on the northern edge of UofL's Belknap Campus. We'll be planting 31 street trees (2" dbh) with our neighbors at two different locations. The closest to UofL will be along both sides of 3rd Street between Bloom and Hill Streets (just one block north of Cardinal Blvd). Volunteers should gather outside the 3rd Avenue Baptist Church (at 3rd & Bloom St.) to be assigned to small tree-planting teams. Donuts, coffee and light breakfast items will be available prior to 9am, when work will begin. A pizza lunch will be served for all volunteers after the trees are planted. Simultaneously, volunteers will also be planting trees further north and west in the Limerick neighborhood at a variety of spots between 7th & 2nd and Breckinridge & Ormsby. If preferred, volunteers may gather at 7th & St. Catherine to be assigned into teams for that area at 9am. All are welcome. Tools will be provided, but volunteers may also bring their own shovels and gloves. Masks and physical distancing required. Questions should be directed to Herb Fink 502-552-0399. Facebook Event. |
| Nov. 21, 2020 |
 Pop-Up Drop-Off Recycling Event!Saturday, Nov. 21st, 10am-2pm, UofL's Shelby Campus (440 N Whittington Parkway) Louisville Metro will hold its last Pop-Up Drop-Off event of 2020 at UofL's Shelby Campus. Jefferson County residents can drop off any of the following for proper disposal, recycling, and composting:
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| Nov. 20, 2020 |
 Seminar: Racial/Ethnic Inequalities in Health, Education, and Housing in Louisville and BeyondFriday, Nov. 20th at 3pm, online - Join Microsoft Teams Meeting here Decades of segregation and disinvestment in Louisville's black community are reflected in contemporary community and institutional patterns. Learn more at this Department of Geography seminar featuring Dr. Charlie Zhang, a professor of Geography & Geosciences, Dr. Matt Ruther, a professor of Urban & Public Affairs, and Dr. Margath Walker, a professor affiliated with both departments. |
| Nov. 20, 2020 |
 EcoReps Workshop: Louisville Community GroceryFriday, Nov. 20th at Noon WATCH RECORDING. Join Microsoft Teams Meeting, or dial in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 135 251 995#) Join us for our monthly EcoReps workshop featuring locals making a difference in sustainability! At our final fall workshop, we will learn about the Louisville Community Grocery and the ongoing movement for food justice in Louisville! Come learn how you can get involved as a member or volunteer to help open the first cooperatively-owned community grocery in Louisville in one of our urban core neighborhoods that has long-suffered from food apartheid and the lack of a full-service grocery store. This project nails all the key pillars of sustainability, with a plan to: 1) Improve wellness and social justice through fresh, healthy food access for neglected urban core communities; 2) Reduce the environmental impact of conventional, industrial food system by shortening the supply chain and bringing more organic, non-toxic, and environmentally responsible goods to Louisville consumers; and 3) Lay the foundations for a more sustainable, locally-controlled economy through cooperatives which build community wealth rather than extract it. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Thomas Wayne Edison, an Associate Professor of Spanish in UofL's Department of Classical and Modern Languages. Thomas has lived in Mexico, Spain, and spent a great deal of time traveling and studying in Central and Latin America. He is an avid gardener and has been working on converting his childhood home, at 32nd and Garland in West Louisville, into a community garden to grow produce to reduce the level of hunger in the city. One of his passions is establishing a way for small scale farmers in West Louisville to be able to sell their produce at the Louisville Community Grocery. Dr. T. has been involved with LCG for a year and was recently nominated to be the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Louisville Community Grocery. The Sustainability Council’s EcoReps program is designed to move students, faculty & staff beyond talk to action for a more sustainable UofL! We provide basic training & resources, service opportunities, and leadership positions as a point-person & peer-to-peer advocate for sustainability. This fall, we continue our series of in-person and virtual workshops each month on last Fridays at noon in Ekstrom Library room W210. All are welcome. More info on EcoReps website. RSVP on Facebook. |
| Nov. 20, 2020 |
Sustainability Roundtable: Shauntrice Martin, Feed The West Friday, Nov. 20th, 11am, online WATCH RECORDING. Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 430 698 464#)  Please join us for our final fall Sustainability Roundtable, when our speaker will be Shauntrice Martin, the inspiring and amazing founder of the Feed The West initiative. #FeedTheWest is a community food justice initiative spearheaded by Shauntrice Martin and sponsored by Change Today, Change Tomorrow. This initiative brings fresh food and groceries to communities suffering from food apartheid in our urban core. It is on-going until the West End has a Black-Owned and sustainable fresh food source for our residents.The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. RSVP on Facebook. |
| Nov. 19, 2020 |
All Eyes on Louisville: Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies Fall Social Justice Speaker Series No Peace: Exploring Breonna’s Law, Transformative Justice, and Defunding the Police Thursday, Nov. 19th, 7pm-8:30pm, online - Register here. What does it mean to defund police? What did Breonna's Law do? What is transformative justice and how can it help us understand what defunding the police looks like? Panelists: - Keturah Herring, ACLU, Breonna's Law - Attica Scott, State Representative - Ashanti Scott, U of L Student & Activist - Moderator: Sadiqa Reynolds, Director of the Louisville Urban League All eyes must remain on Louisville until justice is won. The Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies invites you to a virtual series that celebrates the work that Louisville’s local leaders are doing on behalf of our collective freedom. This series is an opportunity for the campus community to learn from their vision and find out how to join in the struggles for justice for Breonna Taylor and for the Black, brown, and poor residents of our city. Let’s dialogue about how we can work towards liberation through education, art, cross-border solidarity, law reform, and restorative justice. Co-sponsors: Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, Commonwealth Center for the Humanities and Society, Graduate Certificate in Diversity Literacy, Pan-African Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Women’s Center, and Pi Sigma Alpha. Please register as soon as possible to help us get a headcount and needs for translation services for ASL and Spanish. |
| Nov. 19, 2020 |
 Eco-HopThursday, Nov. 19th, 5pm, Join Event Online Join ELSB Green Initiatives to learn about sustainable travel, ecotourism, and how to reduce your travel footprint! We are hosting a virtual panel discussion and trivia night, which also gives students the opportunity to win awesome prizes like bags & other travel accessories. If you are interested in studying abroad, volunteering abroad, or just traveling locally due to COVID-19, join the fun & get excited about EcoHop! RSVP on Engage. |
| Nov. 19, 2020 |
 UofL GIS Day: GIS Applications for Woodland RestorationThursday, Nov. 19th, 11am, online - Register here. Click here to join the meeting Or call in at 502-792-9582 Phone Conference ID: 711 224 512# To mark Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day 2020, UofL's Dept. of Geography & Geosciences will host a special seminar with Sarah Benton and Matt Spalding of Louisville's Olmsted Parks Conservancy. They will be presenting a brief history of the Olmsted Parks system, along with a deeper dive into the GIS-based applications OPC uses in their daily operations and ecological restoration projects. Olmsted Parks Conservancy is a non-profit organization that is focused on Louisville’s historic park system, designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Ecological restoration of urban woodlands within these parks has been a major focus of the OPC field crew, which uses GIS tools like ArcGIS Collector and Survey123 to monitor, map, and report on these natural areas. Join OPC Biological Technician Sarah Benton and Education Program Manager Matt Spalding for a discussion of the history of Louisville’s Olmsted Parks, and GIS applications for restoration projects. |
| Nov. 13, 2020 |
Garden Commons Workshop: Wreath Making Friday, Nov. 13th, 12pm-1pm, Garden Commons (SW corner of Strickler Hall)  Get in the holiday spirit! Come learn how to make your own beautiful wreath using a variety of plant materials from campus and herbs from our garden. It's easier than you might think and you'll take home something beautiful and unique. This is the last in our fall series of Garden Workshops on Fridays at noon. The Garden Commons is open to participation any time from students, staff, faculty, and community members. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page. |
| Nov. 12, 2020 | All Eyes on Louisville: Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies Fall Social Justice Speaker Series All of Us or None of Us: Connecting the Dots Between BLM in Louisville and the Americas Thursday, Nov. 12th, 7pm-8:30pm, online - Register here. How do our struggles for social justice and freedom in Louisville intersect with and relate to social justice struggle throughout the hemisphere? This panel offers transnational approaches to activism and the movements for Black lives. Panelists: - Karen Moya, Adult Services Coordinator, Americana Center. - Sara Nuñez, Doctoral Student at U of L and former Director of the Cultural Center - T. Gonzales, Founder of Louisville Trans Man (TBD) - Moderator: Cara K. Snyder, Assistant Professor of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, U of L All eyes must remain on Louisville until justice is won. The Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies invites you to a virtual series that celebrates the work that Louisville’s local leaders are doing on behalf of our collective freedom. This series is an opportunity for the campus community to learn from their vision and find out how to join in the struggles for justice for Breonna Taylor and for the Black, brown, and poor residents of our city. Let’s dialogue about how we can work towards liberation through education, art, cross-border solidarity, law reform, and restorative justice. Co-sponsors: Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, Commonwealth Center for the Humanities and Society, Graduate Certificate in Diversity Literacy, Pan-African Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Women’s Center, and Pi Sigma Alpha. Please register as soon as possible to help us get a headcount and needs for translation services for ASL and Spanish. |
| Nov. 12, 2020 |
 Illuminating the Intersections: Reproductive Justice is Racial JusticeThursday, November 12th, 9-10:30am, online - Register here. The UofL Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research invites you to their first-ever VIRTUAL Research Meets Activism Panel! This event is free and open to the public. SisterSong defines Reproductive Justice as the human right to maintain personal bodily autonomy, have children, not have children, and parent the children we have in safe and sustainable communities. This dynamic panel will include:
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| Nov. 11, 2020 |
 Calling In The Call Out CultureWednesday, Nov. 11th at 5:30pm, online - join here The 14th annual Anne Braden Memorial Lecture will feature Loretta Ross, a Visiting Associate Professor at Smith College in the Program for the Study of Women and Gender. Dr. Ross teaches courses on white supremacy, reproductive justice, and calling in practices. She has spent more than forty-five years committed to antiracist and feminist activism, including founding the National Center for Human Rights Education. She started her career in activism and social change in the 1970s, working at the D.C. Rape Crisis Center, the National Organization for Women (NOW), the National Black Women’s Health Project, the Center for Democratic Renewal (National Anti-Klan Network), and SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective, among others. Her work with rape and trauma survivors in the 1970s helped launch the movement to end violence against women. Her writing has been featured in The New York Times, Time Magazine, The Washington Post, and elsewhere. Her most recent books are Reproductive Justice: An Introduction co-written with Rickie Solinger, and Radical Reproductive Justice: Foundations, Theory, Practice, Critique, both published in 2017. Her forthcoming book is Calling In the Calling Out Culture: Detoxing Our Movement, due out soon. Dr. Ross’ work comes at a pivotal moment. After a summer of tragedy and unrest, many are returning to classrooms, faculty meetings, advisory boards, and neighborhood associations wondering what comes next. How can we create atmospheres where people press into the hard work of self-reflection and daily change-making? How do we end taboos surrounding speaking about racism and systems of injustice, challenging one another to do better while leaving room for inevitable mistakes? She has trained educators and social justice advocates nationwide to conduct empathetic, forthright conversations confronting injustice. Her timely lecture helps us move from a necessary season of anger and protest into the daily grind of justice work. This will be the first-ever virtual Anne Braden Lecture. Watch here. |
| Nov. 11, 2020 |
Beyond Black History Month: Bringing Racial Justice Conversation Into Classrooms
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| Nov. 11, 2020 |
Building an Antiracist Society, One Conversation at a Time Wednesday, Nov. 11th, noon, online - Register here  The conversation will be centered around the importance of establishing a dialogue and the perils of assumptions without context when discussing antiracism and what it means across lines of difference. This conversation will be challenging yet collaborative, as we all have a lot to learn from one another. Join us as we discuss this critical topic that, in the wake of the recent election, must remain at the forefront of our efforts. Register here |
| Nov. 10, 2020 |
 Food ApartheidTuesday, Nov. 10th, noon, Join Event Online About 23.5 million people suffer from food apartheid, nearly half of them are also low-income. Join the Engage Lead Serve Board's (ELSB) Human Prosperity team for a panel discussion about food apartheid here in Louisville and across the country. Learn what you can do help and organizations to support! The purpose is to discuss and educate ourselves about food apartheid and the systemic lack of access to fresh and healthy food here in Louisville. We'll be highlighting the important distinction between the issue framing of the term "food deserts" versus "food apartheid." Attendees will also get to explore how we can make a difference through awareness, legislation, donating time/money, and working with organizations available on campus such as the Food Recovery Network - UofL Chapter, and the Cardinal Cupboard free campus food pantry in SAC W314. RSVP on Engage. |
| Nov. 9, 2020 |
PUMPKIN SMASH!! Monday, Nov. 9th, noon, SAC Ramp Don’t know what to do with your old pumpkins and Jack-o-Lanterns from Halloween? Don’t trash them! Turn them into stress-relief, worm food, and organic fertilizer! UofL is here to help you compost! Drop off your old pumpkins (and other plant-based fall decorations) in front of the Red Barn or at HSC's Kornhauser Plaza by the pumpkin composting sign any time from October 30th through noon on November 9th. At that time, all are invited to our annual Pumpkin Smash! Join us for composting fun and Post-Election stress relief! RSVP on Facebook. |
| Nov. 6, 2020 |
 Sustainability Roundtable: Environmental Priorities affecting State GovernmentFriday, Nov. 6th, 11am, online - Watch video recording Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 430 698 464#) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtable on alternate Fridays throughout the fall at 11am. Our speaker on November 6th will be Lane Boldman, Executive Director of the Kentucky Conservation Committee, on the topic of "Environmental Priorities affecting State Government." Lane has been working on environmental advocacy issues in Kentucky and nationally since 1992 and has been with the Kentucky Conservation Committee since 2014. Lane is also currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Kentucky Chapter of the US Green Building Council and the Lexington Corridors Commission (since 2016). Her background includes working as the Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator for the Kentucky Environmental Foundation, and as a leader in multiple positions for the Sierra Club. Lane has previously chaired the Cumberland (Kentucky) Chapter of the Sierra Club and held leadership roles in the areas of mining, forestry, wild lands, energy and communications for more than two decades. Lane has also served on the Sierra Club’s national Board of Directors, holding positions as Secretary, Vice President for Volunteer Leadership and Vice President for Visibility and Outreach. In addition Lane has led policy teams for the Sierra Club on Natural Gas Fracking, and as Chair for the Sierra Club’s Council of Sierra Club Leaders. Lane has also previously served on the board of Citizens Coal Council, working to empower citizens affected by the impacts of mining and coal, the board of the US Green Building Council/Kentucky Market Leadership, and the board of the Kentucky Solar Energy Society. The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. |
| Nov. 5, 2020 |
All Eyes on Louisville: Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies Fall Social Justice Speaker Series Imagining Our Way to Freedom: Art, Activism, and Worldmaking Thursday, Nov. 5th, 7pm-8:30pm, online - Register here. This panel discussion will focus on Black artists and Black Arts activism and how both have always been integral to social justice movements. Panelists: - Sidney Monroe Williams, Assistant Professor in the Department of Theater Arts, U of L - Hannah Drake, Louisville Poet & Activist - Ramona Lindsey, Louisville Visual Artist & Senior Program Officer at the Community Foundation of Louisville - Moderator: Nefertiti Burton, Professor and Chair of the Department of Theatre Arts at U of L All eyes must remain on Louisville until justice is won. The Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies invites you to a virtual series that celebrates the work that Louisville’s local leaders are doing on behalf of our collective freedom. This series is an opportunity for the campus community to learn from their vision and find out how to join in the struggles for justice for Breonna Taylor and for the Black, brown, and poor residents of our city. Let’s dialogue about how we can work towards liberation through education, art, cross-border solidarity, law reform, and restorative justice. Co-sponsors: Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, Commonwealth Center for the Humanities and Society, Graduate Certificate in Diversity Literacy, Pan-African Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Women’s Center, and Pi Sigma Alpha. Please register as soon as possible to help us get a headcount and needs for translation services for ASL and Spanish. |
| Oct. 30, 2020 |
EcoReps Workshop: A Conversation with our Josh Smith Sustainability Awardee, Shane Tedder, UK's Sustainability Officer Virtual & In-Person for up to 10 attendees (first-come, first-served) |
| Oct. 29, 2020 |
All Eyes on Louisville: Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies Fall Social Justice Speaker Series Out of the Classroom and into the Streets: Activism & Education’s Relationship To/With One Another Thursday, Oct. 29th, 7:00-8:30pm, online - Register here.  This panel discussion will focus on how education informs activism and vice versa. Panelists:Remi Dior, U of L Student and Community Activist Talesha Wilson, U of L Alum and Community Activist Ahmad Washington, Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling and Human Development, U of L Moderator: Jaison Gardner, Community Activist and Podcaster All eyes must remain on Louisville until justice is won. The Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies invites you to a virtual series that celebrates the work that Louisville’s local leaders are doing on behalf of our collective freedom. This series is an opportunity for the campus community to learn from their vision and find out how to join in the struggles for justice for Breonna Taylor and for the Black, brown, and poor residents of our city. Let’s dialogue about how we can work towards liberation through education, art, cross-border solidarity, law reform, and restorative justice. Co-sponsors: Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, Commonwealth Center for the Humanities and Society, Graduate Certificate in Diversity Literacy, Pan-African Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Women’s Center, and Pi Sigma Alpha. Please register as soon as possible to help us get a headcount and needs for translation services for ASL and Spanish. |
| Oct. 28, 2020 |
 Your Vote is Your Voice/Su Voto es Su VozWednesday, Oct. 28th, 6-7:30pm, online here Join ELSB's Vote Everywhere and The Cultural Center for a panel discussion about the impact of voting, as well as the importance of being civically engaged today as people from Black and Latinx communities. All are welcome to tune into the forum. 10/28/20 a las 6 p.m. ¡El enlace para unirse se puede encontrar en nuestra biografía! Únase a Vote Everywhere y @uoflculturalctr para un panel de discusión sobre el impacto de la votación, así como la importancia de participar cívicamente hoy como personas de comunidades negras y latinas. ¡Todos son bienvenidos a participar en el foro! RSVP and get more information on Engage. Follow this link to be added to our Microsoft Teams channel where the event will be taking place. |
| Oct. 28, 2020 |
Post-Landfill Action Network Movie Night: Plastic Wars Wednesday, Oct. 28th, 6pm, online - register here UofL is a proud member of the student-led Post-Landfill Action Network (PLAN). This Fall, PLAN is hosting free Monthly Movement Movie Nights! PLAN will live-stream for you a different documentary each month, highlighting certain areas of environmental and social injustice. Afterwards, there will be a discussion led by a PLAN staff member and all of YOU! The October film is "Plastic Wars." Less than 10% of plastics produced have been recycled. The remaining 90+% ends up in landfills, incinerators, or worse of all as pollution in our environment. The Plastic Industry has faced serious scrutiny and now wants us to believe that they are working to fix the problem, but what are they really doing? Are plastic producing companies really trying to fix this problem they have created, or are they just trying to continue to tell us the same old story. Watch trailer. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event! |
| Oct. 28, 2020 |
13th Annual Campus Sustainability Day Fair Wednesday, Oct. 28th 10am-2pm, Humanities Quad  Join us for the 13th annual celebration of all things sustainable at UofL and in our community! Learn what campus and community groups are doing to create a sustainable revolution. Sign-up to get involved and leave with some green freebies, great information, and a smile on your face! Facebook Event.
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| Oct. 27, 2020 |
 Pop-up Free Store!Tuesday, Oct. 27th, 10am-noon, Humanities Quad Come for a free stuff swap on the Quad! The student-run UofL Free Store continues to search for a new permanent home in the heart of campus. As we await a new space to call home in 2021, we are bringing some of our current selection out onto the Quad for you to explore and take. Donations will also be accepted. The UofL Free Store is a space for the on-going free exchange of clean, durable items like clothing, shoes, electronics, small appliances, household items, bath & beauty supplies, books, school & art supplies, non-perishable food, and more. Donations can be made any time in the red bins at the base of the driveway just east of Unitas Tower, off Cardinal Blvd. The Free Store is temporarily located in Urban & Public Affairs Room 123b (426 W. Bloom St.). We are still accepting donations and folks are welcome to come shop our stuff by appointment. Just get in touch with us here. Follow the Free Store on  or . Check out the Facebook Event Page. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!
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| Oct. 24, 2020 |
 Volunteer Tree Planting with Louisville GrowsSaturday, Oct. 24th, 8am-Noon, Jeffersonville, Indiana Registration required here UofL students, employees, and alumni are encouraged to volunteer to help Louisville Grows fulfill its goal of planting 1000 trees this year! We will be gathering together in small groups to plant 110 new trees in three designated areas of central Jeffersonville. Over the years, these trees will grow and help to replenish a diminishing urban tree canopy in these neighborhoods thereby reducing the urban heat island effect, improving air quality, reducing stormwater runoff, and beautifying our streets. In recent years, Jeffersonville’s central neighborhoods have started seeing significant tree canopy loss as many of the trees that were planted when these neighborhoods were first built have reached the end of their natural life cycle. Numerous studies have shown that neighborhoods with fewer trees tend to lose value over time compared to those with many trees, so it is highly important that we are constantly replenishing our tree canopy in order to improve the health and value of these neighborhoods. The need for trees in our city is greater than ever! Louisville Grows is dedicated to continue working with neighborhoods to meet that need. For the first time, Louisville Grows will be planting trees in Indiana! We are partnering with the city of Jeffersonville to plant trees on the property of Indiana residents who live in areas with low tree canopy coverage. This is an exciting opportunity to broaden our scope in urban reforestation on both sides of the river. A limited number of volunteer slots are available to help with the planting. Because of COVID this won’t be the usual huge volunteer event. Instead, the COVID protocol includes: Masks or face shields are mandatory at all times; Temperatures will be taken; Hand sanitizer will be provided to each group; Groups will be capped at 8 participants; Registration will take place in a central outdoor location; Each group will be meet in one specific area of the location; Crowds will not be permitted to form; No indoor activities; Breakfast and lunch will not be served. We encourage you to bring your own gloves, filled water bottles and hand sanitizer. And, if you feel sick on the day of the planting, do not attend. This tree planting is funded by the City of Jeffersonville, the Jeffersonville Urban Enterprise Zone and the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event! |
| Oct. 24, 2020 |
 Louisville Earth Walk 2020Saturday, Oct. 24th The UofL Sustainability Council has a Racing Group for the 2020 Louisville Earth Walk! It is easy and free to sign up to be a part of our team - just visit the UofL Sustainability Racing Group page and click “Join Group.” Donations are welcomed, but participation is free and you can chose to engage wherever and however is most convenient for you! The annual Louisville Earth Walk is going city-wide this year out of respect for everyone’s safety during COVID-19. So while we will not gather together in one place at one time on Saturday, October 24th, everyone is invited to participate - from everywhere. Gifts to Louisville Earth Walk directly support 11 distinct community-based organizations that share a vision where every neighborhood has safe and clean water, air, and soil. The Earth Walk benefits the West Jefferson County Community Task Force, Project Warm, Passionist Earth and Spirit Center, Louisville Sustainability Council, Louisville Grows, Louisville Climate Action Network, Kentucky Interfaith Power and Light, Kentucky Conservation Committee, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth, Greater Louisville Sierra Club, and Cultivating Connections. Collectively we work for comprehensive change that involves personal actions, effective policies, and the quest for environmental justice. We build skills, incubate new ideas, raise awareness, reduce energy consumption, plant trees, and engage citizens in responses to the climate crisis. This year there are two exciting registration options: Take a 5K Walk wherever you want or go Free Form and celebrate however you like from wherever you are at anytime on the 24th. Simply visit the UofL Sustainability Racing Group page to register, make a donation, or become a fundraiser. If you set up a fundraising page you can share it with friends, family and neighbors in emails, through texts and on social media using your own unique link, or via a Facebook Fundraiser. Whether you walk, donate, raise funds, or all three, we are excited to have you as part of the 2020 citywide Louisville Earth Walk on October 24th. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event! |
| Oct. 23, 2020 |
 Sustainability Roundtable: Green Forests WorkFriday, Oct. 23rd, 11am-noon, online Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Or join by phone at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 430 698 464#) Please join us for UofL's Sustainability Roundtables on alternate Fridays throughout the fall. Our speaker on October 23rd will be Michael French, Director of Operations for Green Forests Work, a non-profit whose mission is to re-establish healthy and productive forests on formerly mined lands in Appalachia and beyond. GFW’s vision is to create a renewable and sustainable multi-use resource that will provide economic opportunities while enhancing the local and global environment. By converting reclaimed, non-native grasslands and shrublands into healthy, productive forestland, GFW is effectively addressing two needs of the region. Their reforestation projects provide jobs for equipment operators, nursery workers, and tree planters, and improve the environment by eradicating non-native species and restoring ecosystem services. With the help of partners and volunteers, this vision is quickly becoming a reality. Since 2009, they have planted more than 2.8 million trees on nearly 4,500 acres. Michael's talk is titled "Green Forests Work: Restoring Ecosystem Service and Creating Economic Opportunities on Surface Mined Lands across Appalachia." The format is a 30-40 minute presentation from a variety of speakers throughout the year, followed by 20-30 minute open discussion. Anyone with an interest in sustainability can give talks at the speaker series and participate in the audience, including faculty, staff, students, practitioners, teachers, government officials, and members of the public. If you would like to give a presentation, or would like to hear a particular speaker, please contact Tamara Sluss. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event! |
| Oct. 23, 2020 |
UofL Arbor Day Celebration 2020
Co-sponsored by UofL's Sustainability Council, HSC Green Team, UofL Dining, and UofL Office of Health Promotion. RSVP on Facebook. This is a UofL Sustainability Week event! |
| Oct. 23-30, 2020 |
UofL Sustainability Week - Oct. 23-30, 2020A full week of events to celebrate, raise awareness, and engage your passions for environmental, social & economic justice! Upcoming events include:
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| Oct. 21, 2020 |
 Farm To Table MarketWednesday, Oct. 21st, 5-7pm, In front of the Houchens Building Standard Ticket: $15 or 2 Meal Swipes Cocktail Ticket $20 (for guests 21 and up) Tickets available at any UofL Dining register or call 502-852-5211 UofL Dining & Health Promotion are cohosting this special event to help you reap the bounty of the harvest season and support local farmers! Enjoy grab n' go treats and samples with an Oktoberfest vibe. This occasion is a celebration of farmers, local food and most of all, our Cardinal community. Each of our executive chefs has carefully crafted a locally sourced dish inspired by quality seasonal ingredients and Kentucky style favorites. From Prayer Mountain Salads dictated by the season’s freshest field greens to decadent Kentucky Dessert Trios, our guests are in for a one of a kind Farm to Table experience nestled within our very own campus. Very limited seating is available and all menu items include carry out options to ensure safety. Tickets are available for $15 (or 2 meal swipes) at any UofL Dining register with cash, card or Flex Points. Phone orders can also be placed at 502-852-5211. For those guests 21 and older, cocktail tickets are available for an additional $5. Support our local Kentucky farms and join us for an evening of flavor, culinary arts and community. |
| Oct. 21, 2020 |
Debunking the Myth of Colorblindness: How White Allies can move from a Not Racist mindset to Anti-Racist Action Wednesday, Oct. 21st, 5:00-6:30pm, online    Please join the Muhammad Ali Center for our next program in our ‘I Am America’ Racial Justice Virtual Program Series as we explore the myth of color blindness in America. Our panel will examine how the seemingly benevolent idea of not seeing race actually helps perpetuate racism in our society. Our panelists include:- Dr. Cedric Powell from the University of Louisville’s Brandeis School of Law - Ryan Simpson, Program Director for The University of Louisville Health Science Campus’ Office for Diversity & Inclusion - Moderated by Rashaad Abdur-Rahman, Executive Advisor for the Kentucky Department of Behavioral Health Register here. |
| Oct. 20-21 |
Raise Some L - Support UofL's Sustainability Initiatives! Beginning at 6:02 p.m. on Oct. 20th, for 1,798 minutes, Cardinals everywhere will come together to celebrate who we are and Raise Some L. This is a Cardinal call to action to all students, alumni, faculty, staff, and fans to do two simple things:
We invite you to learn more about our on-going UofL sustainability initiatives and to explore the many ways you can get involved and help us create a better world right here, right now. |
| Oct. 20-22, 2020 |
 UofL Sustainable Gems Scavenger HuntTuesday, Oct. 20th 11am - Thursday, Oct. 22nd 5pm, Belknap Campus Join the Green Initiatives committee in a scavenger hunt around UofL's Belknap campus to find amazing sustainable features along with learning about the impact they have on the environment. The top three people in the scavenger hunt will receive a special prize, and anyone who registers and attends will also receive a prize. To participate download the app GooseChase, make an account, and find the game: UofL Sustainable Gems. The password to the game is "gems" and it will remain open from 11am on October 20th through 5pm on October 22nd. RSVP on Engage. |
| Oct. 20, 2020 |
United Nations Day & UN Human Rights Day Program: Human Trafficking & Forever Chemicals (PFAS) Tuesday, Oct. 20th, 10am-2:30pm, online Join Zoom Meeting, Meeting ID: 399 100 4022, Passcode: 608512 Join by phone at 312-626-6799 In recognition of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations and the 72nd anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Association (UNA) of the United States of America Kentucky Division invites you to a special digital program. The event will focus on UN Sustainable Development Goals #5: Gender Equality, and Goal #6: Clean Water & Sanitation.  PROGRAM10:00 A.M. Moderator Teena Halbig: Welcome, Introductions of Sponsors, etc. 10:05 A.M. Aaisha Hamid: Invocation + Young Professional Trailblazer Book Project 10:15 A.M. Bill Miller, journalist with globalconnectionstelevision.com: UNA-USA 10:20 A.M. Governor JoAnn Heppermann, Rotary District 6710 10:25 A.M. Governor James Glass, Rotary District 6740 10:30 A.M. Dr. Gregory O. Hall: Gubernatorial Proclamation for UN Day 10:35 A.M. Dr. Tricia Gray: Gubernatorial Proclamation for UN Human Rights Day 10:40 A.M. Elected Official (invited): “Battling Human Trafficking in Kentucky” 10:55 A.M. Councilwoman Barbara Sexton-Smith: “Human Trafficking Hotline” 11:00 A.M. Allyson Taylor, JD, Commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Alcoholic Beverage Control, and former Executive Director of Kentucky's Office of Child Abuse and Human Trafficking Prevention and Prosecution. Keynote: “Kentucky Human Trafficking Law” 12:00 P.M. Lunch break 12:15 P.M. David James, Louisville Metro Council President: “Human Trafficking in Louisville” 12:20 P.M. Tom Perez, Executive Director EPIK, Keynote: “Internet/Cyber Crimes; Reducing Demand and Human Trafficking” 1:20 P.M. Satchel Walton, journalist, reporter, and author: “What’s in Louisville’s Drinking Water? Is it Time for Change?” 1:50 P.M. Teena Halbig, UofL B.S. and Certificate in Medical Technology, MT(ASCP), Microbiologist, Virologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, UofL Researcher (retired): “What is in Your Water? Forever chemicals/PFAS in Drinking Water & Health Impacts” 2:20 P.M. Closing Remarks Sponsors: UNA at UofL; UNA Women at UofL; UNA-USA Louisville Chapter; UNA-USA Frankfort Chapter; UNA-USA Bluegrass/Lexington Chapter; Rotary Districts 6710 & 6740; Sifa Ndusha; Kentucky Foundation for Women; Interfaith Paths to Peace; Teena Halbig; Frankfort Rotary Club; Floyds Fork Environmental Association; and American Association of University Women of Kentucky. |
| Oct. 14, 2020 |
 The Economic Impact of RacismWednesday, Oct. 14th, 4:30-6pm, online - register here. OJ Oleka and Terrance Sullivan are UofL alumni and long time friends who come from different backgrounds and have opposing political views. But they share a passion for social justice and a desire to eliminate systemic racism and subsequent economic disparity. They'll discuss how they plan to do it through their newly co-founded organization, AntiRacismKY. Join us for this timely and enlightening discussion. This event is part of the Fall 2020 Menard Family Lecture Series, and is presented by the Center for Free Enterprise in the College of Business. |
| Oct. 13, 2020 |
Because Black Lives Matter: A Roundtable Discussion about Policy and Law Changes Looking Ahead Tuesday, Oct. 13th, 6pm, online - register here Local lawmakers and attorneys will discuss the need for and the process involved in changing laws, policies and procedures in the justice system at this virtual forum. Sponsored by the Office of the Executive Vice President and University Provost, the virtual forum is free, but registration is required. Panelists will include Cassie Chambers Armstrong, visiting assistant professor of law and Louisville Metro Councilwoman; David James, president of Louisville Metro Council; Marc S. Murphy, commercial litigation and criminal defense attorney, Courier-Journal editorial cartoonist and UofL alumnus; and Ky. Rep. Attica Scott. Scott recently pre-filed a bill to establish “Breonna’s Law,” which would end no-knock warrants statewide, mandate drug and alcohol screenings for police after deadly incidents, and require body cameras to be worn and on while warrants are served. The legislation will be considered by the Kentucky General Assembly in January. Louisville Metro passed a similar ordinance in June. Brandeis School of Law Dean Colin Crawford will moderate the discussion.The forum is the third in a series of events exploring issues around racism and social justice. Previous sessions addressed current laws and how they affected potential prosecution of police officers in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor and police practices and justice strategies that disproportionately affect the Black community. Register here. |
| Oct. 8, 2020 |
 Pride Keynote Address: The Fight for Black LivesThursday, Oct. 8th, 7pm, virtual - Register here Join the University of Louisville Student Activities Board and LGBT Center for a virtual Pride Keynote featuring a panel discussion celebrating and amplifying local LGBTQ leaders in the Movement for Black Lives, including Phelix Crittenden, Hannah Drake, Keturah Herron and Talesha Wilson. Moderated by #TeamStrangeFruit, Dr. Kaila Story and Jaison Gardner. Virtual Event Registration. |
| Oct. 7, 2020 |
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| Oct. 7, 2020 |
Campus Tree Advisory Committee Fall 2020 Meeting Wednesday, Oct. 7th, 11am-12:30pm, Microsoft Teams Or dial-in at 502-792-9582 (Conference ID: 414 005 579#) The Campus Tree Advisory Committee is open to all employees, students & community members interested in helping UofL protect & expand our tree population. We meet just once a semester. The agenda includes:
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| Oct. 7, 2020 |
Focus on Equity: Examining how implicit and explicit bias impact our systems Wednesday, Oct. 7th 10am-noon, virtual - Register here. This interactive workshop will explore the science and research of implicit biases while examining how and where implicit and explicit biases creep into our systems. Participants will be exposed and asked to apply new strategies for practicing more conscious awareness individually and organizationally to mitigate bias. Facilitated by Ryan Simpson & Kiana Fields, Office of Diversity & Inclusion. Register here. |
| Oct. 2, 2020 |
 Breonna Taylor Memorial Walk, Tree Plantings & Voter RegistrationFriday, Oct. 2nd, 3:15pm-5pm Departs from: University Pointe (Belknap) or HSC CTR (Hancock & Muhammad Ali) UofL's Commission on Diversity and Racial Equity (CODRE) is organizing a peaceful walk to honor a life cut too short and to promote voter regi |
