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USC SUSTAINABILITY WEEK, 2009 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15th The Story of Stuff and other Stories, 7:30 p.m., Green Quad Learning Center Lounge Sustainability Week kicks off with the Green Action Film Series presenting The Story of Stuff and other Stories at 7:30 p.m. in the Green Quad Learning Center Lounge. The Story of Stuff is a fast-paced, animated, 20-minute investigation of the underside of our production and consumption patterns. The film exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just world. It'll teach you something; it'll make you laugh; and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever. We’ll also look at other short clips about green consumerism and have discussion and activities following the video. Come learn about STUFF! MONDAY, OCTOBER 19th Global Sustainability, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Green Quad Learning Center Faculty and students will participate in a panel discussion on Global Sustainability from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m, as part of the Green Quad’s “Green Pedagogy” series. The goal of the discussion is to establish a student group focused on issues of global sustainability. The agenda is as follows: 11:30- Introduction, Phil Barnes, School of the Environment 11:45-Presentation by Net Impact 12:00- Selma El Ouardighi, “Development in Islam and Morocco” 12:20-Ed Carr, Department of Geography and Walker Institute, “Sustainable Development in Africa” 12:40-Discussion of interest in a student group on global sustainability WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21st—CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY DAY!! Rocky Branch Creek Planting, 8:30-12:30 a.m. The Community Service Intern Program, in conjunction with the Green Quad and Sustainable Midlands, is celebrating Campus Sustainability Week by planting flowers on the banks of Rocky Branch Creek! We will be cleaning and planting daylilies and lupine on the banks of Rocky Branch Creek as part of a bank restoration and stabilization effort of the area. No previous knowledge of gardening or tools needed, just an excitement for keeping our Earth healthy and beautiful! The event is open to up to 14 students. Please wear clothes appropriate to get dirty in and plan for light manual labor. Meet in front of Russell House Suite 227 (Student Life Center) by 8:30 and expect to return around 12:30. Please register online by Tuesday, October 20th. Campus Sustainability Fair, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Russell House Patio Come celebrate Campus Sustainability Day at the Sustainability Fair on the Russell House patio from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We will be hosting campus and community groups involved in local sustainability efforts. Come meet representatives from SAGE, Net Impact, USCycle, Green Quad, City of Columbia, Long-board Club, Johnson Controls, and others. Biodiesel Blowout , 7:00-8:00 p.m., Green Quad Learning Center Net Impact will host Biodiesel Blowout (a biofuels presentation and discussion) at 7:00 p.m. in the Green Quad Learning Center. The focus of the Biodiesel Blowout will be the versatility, sustainability, and economical soundness of biodiesel. Versatility will cover most of the science behind biodiesel, how biodiesel is made, why it works so well, and the drawbacks. Sustainability will cover the green aspects of biodiesel as well as why the local production of biodiesel--that can be made in your back yard--is easy and can reduce dependence on foreign oil. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22nd The New Major in Environmental Science, 6:00 p.m., Green Quad Learning Center The School of the Environment will be hosting an information session on the new environmental science major at 6:00 p.m. in the Green Quad Learning Center. This is your chance to learn about course requirements and how the new major can provide you with intellectual and career opportunities. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23rd—EARTH SUMMIT!! The second annual USC Earth Summit will be held on Friday, October 23rd, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Green Quad Learning Center. The Earth Summit is an opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff to come together to plan the next year of initiatives designed to make USC a more sustainable place. Michael Koman, Director of the Office of Sustainability, will start the process by presenting our existing operational and educational initiatives, followed by an open discussion of priorities and new ideas. The Earth Summit is sponsored by the Environmental Advisory Committee, the Green Quad, and the School of the Environment. For more information, contact David Whiteman, Director, Green Quad Learning Center for Sustainable Futures (
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). All students, faculty, and staff are welcome and encouraged to attend. 9:00 Opening Welcome, Tom Syfert & David Whiteman (Co-chairs, Environmental Advisory Committee) 9:10 Keynote: Ted Moore (Vice-President for Planning), Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities 9:20 Earth Summit Process and Update on Current Efforts (Michael Koman, Director, Office of Sustainability) 9:50 Updates from EAC subcommittees on Resources, Climate Change, and Education and Outreach 10:20 Break-out Sessions: all attendees join one of the subcommittees to set priorities and timelines, develop strategies, and start implementation 11:40 Key note: Cinnamon Carlarne (Law School), Think Local, Act Global: Responding to Climate Change 12:10 Lunch 12:40 Subcommittees meet to finalize work 1:00 Subcommittees present one year strategies and timelines to meet goals 2:00 Conclusion |
Since Earth Day was originally founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in opportunity, it only makes sense that our educational institution embraces the April 22 holiday every year with vigor. This year, however, USC’s celebration of Earth Day has proliferated into an entire Earth Week, encompassing campus-wide events with student organizations, faculty and the Green Quad Learning Center, of course. 