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Talk Back Tea: Discussion of the Otelia Cromwell Day Presentor
November 11, 2011
Have you ever left a lecture or presentation wishing there was more time to discuss what you just heard? The Center for the Environment, Ecological Design, and Sustainability (CEEDS) is hosting the first Talk Back Tea of the semester. Now you have the opportunity to come discuss your reactions, share your perspectives, or ask additional questions regarding the Otelia Cromwell speaker, Harriet Washington's presentation.
CEEDS, Wright Hall
4:15 pm to 5:15 pm

ES&P Lunchbag- Meat and Meaning: How Adult Onset Hunters talk about the Hunt
November 16, 2011
Please join us over the lunch hour for a presentation by Tovar Cerulli, PhD candidate, UMASS Dept. of Communications. Some non-hunters- and even some anti-hunters- take up hunting later in life. What do they say the pursuit means to them? What does hunting have to do with their ideas and feelings about: Nature and ecology? Food and animals? Living in a meaningful and responsible way?
Bass 102
12:15 pm to 1:00 pm

Farmageddon: A Documentary by Kristin Canty
November 13, 2011
Come join in for a benefit for Grow Food Northampton. Filmmaker Kristin Canty will be screening her documentary "Farmageddon" and will be answering questions after the screening. The tickets are $8.00 in advance and $10.00 at the door. For advance purchasing go to the Academy of Music, Cooper's Corner, Go Berry, & State Street Market.
Academy of Music
7:00 pm

White Nose Syndrome and Our Bat Populations
November 17, 2011
A lecture with Ann Froschauer, US Fish & Wildlife Service. The white nose syndrome is a disease is devastating our native bat populations across New England and North America. Ann works to support research efforts on the syndrome and coordinates bat conservation efforts region-wide. She will review the history of this epidemic, talk about the biology and causes of the disease, and discuss strategies for bat conservation. Come learn about this important environmental problem and what is being done to help bats. There will be plenty of time for questions. Pre-registration required; please call 413-256-6006. Donation requested. (All donations go to research the white nose syndrome.)
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Hitchcock Center 525 South Pleasant Street Amherst, MA
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Events at Smith

Info Session: Vermont Law School
November 14, 2011
Interested in political science or law? Vermont Law School (VLS) offers a one year masters degree in environmental law and policy in addition to several different law degree programs. www.vermontlaw.edu Come ask questions or find out more about what we have to offer from VLS Admissions Counselor Tim Clark.
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CEEDS, Wright Hall garden-level
4:15 pm

Committee on Sustainability Meeting
November 16, 2011
The Committee on Sustainability is concerned with the best long-term use of finite natural resources and the college's impact on the local, regional and global environment. It meets regularly during the academic year. Meetings are open to all members of the Smith community.
Wright Hall 002
12:10 pm to 1:10 pm

Trail Building at the MacLeish Field Station
November 16, 2011
Learn sustainable trail building techniques, erosion control and more! Scott Johnson will be driving up to Whately for trail building every Wednesday afternoon until Thanksgiving break. Meet at the boathouse at 3pm. Return by 5/6pm. Dress for the woods and weather conditions of the day. We'll be going rain or shine. Any questions-contact Scott Johnson: sjohnson@smith.edu or ext. 3445
Trip leaves from the boathouse
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Events Off Campus

Coldham and Hartman: The Living Building Challenge- Why Bother?
November 15, 2011
Come hear architect Bruce Coldham speak on his latest project, Smith College's environmental classroom which is scheduled to be begin construction this fall. Bruce will explain the Living Building Challenge, the most advanced measures of sustainability in the built environment, and discuss why this project hopes to achieve Living Building status.
UMASS Amherst- Cape Code Lounge
4:00 pm

Featured Event

Final Call for Art Submissions!
November 18, 2011
Reminder that Monday November 28th is the FINAL deadline to submit your work to the first CEEDS Art Contest. The winner will receive a prize and will have their work featured in CEEDS. The theme is the interaction between human and landscape. Interpret it as broadly and creatively as you like! Submissions can be made digitally to Sarah Loomis, sloomis@smith.edu or you can drop it off at CEEDS.
CEEDS, Wright Hall
12:00 am

Events at Smith

Lecture: Research on the Edge: Plant Distribution Limits and Climate Change
November 21, 2011
Join us for a Life Sciences Colloquium series talk on Monday afternoon. Refreshments are served before the talk starting at 4:00 p.m.in the McConnell foyer; the talk starts at 4:30 p.m. in McConnell 103.
McConnell 103
4:00 pm

Events Off Campus

It's Our Future! Youth Speak Out to Save the Environment and the Earth
November 18, 2011
Youth speak out about the environment using poetry, prose, hip-hop,music (singing a capella, with guitar, etc.), dance, art, sculpture, video, skits, and stand-up comedy An opportunity for people of all ages in the community to listen to young people between ages 8 and 25 express what they think about climate change and other environmental threats, and their hope and vision for a more just and ecologically sustainable economy and society. At the Northampton Center for the Arts across from the Academy of Music. Dance with local bands Sun Parade and Lux Deluxe starts at 9:30PM To Benefit: Beyond Coal Campaign, Sierra Club and Pioneer Valley Climate Action
Northampton Center for the Arts
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm

Events at Smith

Information meeting: plant science summer internships
December 1, 2011
Join us over the lunch hour to find out more about how you can intern at place like: -Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew- London, England -Internship with the Smithsonian Institution -Summer Botanic Garden Internship
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Campus Center 103
12:00 am