PEWS is excited to host a week of events focused on sustainability
January 29th – February 2nd
This week will feature events geared towards students, educators and the public. These events are supported by Research 2030 Initiative of the UC Office of Research and UC Office of Provost.
Join us in welcoming Dr. Mitchell Thomashow for this sustainability focused week!
Dr. Mitchell Thomashow, former President of Unity College, is a leader in sustainability initiatives and environmental learning. He works to promote ecological awareness, environmental learning, and improvisational thinking through writing, advising and teaching.
Find out more about each of the upcoming events happening throughout the week:
Sustainable Lab Webinar
January 30th
Location: Virtually or Clifton Court Hall 5102, University of Cincinnati
10:30-11:30am
Researchers (including faculty, staff, and students) interested in learning about sustainable practices in laboratory environments are invited to this one-hour webinar for an introduction to sustainability in labs, suggestions for changes that could be implemented in your own lab, and to learn about opportunities to get more involved. Researchers can individually attend the event remotely, or they can join a virtual hosting of the event on UC’s campus. This webinar will be hosted in partnership with My Green Lab, an independent organization focused on building a sustainable culture in labs by providing programs and resources about lab sustainability.
Educator’s Lunch
January 30th
Location: Faculty Enrichment Center, Langsam Library, 540E, University of Cincinnati
12:00-1:30pm
PEWS invites interested UC Faculty for a “Lunch n’ Learn” with Dr. Mitchell Thomashow. At this event, we will discuss culture and leadership of sustainability within a higher education context, provide direction for sustainability solutions, and help craft unique instructional methods to best facilitate effective sustainability education, with a focus on urban settings. This event is co-sponsored with the UC’s School of Environment and Sustainability (SEaS).
Student Workshop
February 1st
Location: 400B TUC, University of Cincinnati
1:00-3:30pm
Sustainability focused student organization groups are invited to join Dr. Mitchell Thomashow for a conversation about sustainability learning at UC. This workshop will help prepare student leaders with the necessary skills to lead sustainability initiatives and conversations.
Keynote Lecture
February 1st
Location: Probasco Auditorium, 2839 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
Reception: 6pm
Keynote: 7pm
Dr. Mitchell Thomashow will give a keynote lecture, ““The Future of Environmental Learning,” for members of the UC community. This talk will address the skills, interpretive frameworks, and insights to implement and improve sustainability-related education and action in Cincinnati.
Please join us for a reception at 6pm prior to the start of the talk at 7pm.
Student Q&A Coffee and Donuts
February 2nd
Location: Rec Center 3240, University of Cincinnati
10:10-11:05am
Students are invited to join Dr. Mitchell Thomashow and PEWS Faculty Affiliate, Dr. Amy Townsend-Small, during her Intro to Environmental Studies class for a discussion and Q&A with Dr. Thomashow. This is open to all students interested in meeting Dr. Thomashow and learning more about his sustainability work.