Something to Talk About
Surely many of you have heard all the talk about Global Warming, especially across the IUPUI campus. The common theme for the IUPUI community for the next two years is the consequences of our consumption and the healthier, greener and more sustainable communities we might build here in Indiana and around the world. The topics of the common theme for IUPUI are: green economy, healthy community, and just sustainability. To support the common theme many of us are reading the book Deep Economy: The Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future by Bill McKibben. You have the chance to see Bill McKibben and even ask him questions on two different occasions. You can also find out more information and become engaged in the common theme by attending the sustainability film series at IUPUI.
Interested in these events and learning about ways to green our local economy and communities? Follow the Common Theme calendar for McKibben’s campus visit and the green film series.
Already this fall, Senator Lugar has discussed energy security on campus, and Mayor Greg Ballard has spoken twice about the City of Indianapolis’ sustainability initiatives. Another event brought a Kenyan entrepreneur to talk about a Fair Trade clothing and jewelry design studio staffed by women who are HIV+. Urban gardens were the topic of a recent talk, and IUPUI volunteers did a fall clean-up of a community garden at a local hospital. In October, 100 students, staff and faculty attended our first Sustainability Town Hall to learn what is happening at IUPUI and what should be happening.
Piece out,
Monica, Casey, Kayla, Jordan, Alex & Renee