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Lecture: NRDC Environmental Policy Development in China: the role of an NGO
November 24, 2014
with Barbara Finamore, senior attorney and Asia director at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) This lecture is part of the ENV 100: Environment and Sustainability: Notes from the Field series and is free and open to the public.
McConnell Hall 103
2:40 pm to 4:00 pm

Events at Smith

Learn about aquaponics!
November 20, 2014
Engineers for a Sustainable World and CEEDS are hosting a lecture this Thursday about aquaponics, a technology for cultivating plants and fish an an engineered, symbiotic system. Students will be exposed to concepts related to interests in system engineering, marine biology, sustainable food, and food justice. The speaker is Dr. Martin Schreibman, professor emeritus at Brooklyn College and board member of the Recirculating Farms Coalition. A sandwich bar lunch will be provided (Hungry Ghost bread and vegetarian fixings)
Ford 240
12:00 pm

Green Team meeting!
November 20, 2014
We want you, and your ideas about the environment and sustainability. Join us to meet some fun people doing good things. Check out FB page for updates.
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CEEDS, Wright Hall 005
7:30 pm

SWG Reads the News lunches
November 21, 2014
We all read the news in different forms: as ticker tape under the tv broadcaster, in newspapers, on Facebook, twitter or as blog posts. But we often read it alone, even if with running commentary talking back to the news as we do so. Members of SWG invite you to join a more collective setting in Duckett Dining Hall over a Friday lunch to read the news: that is, decipher it, ask questions, give reactions, add new frames, in a sense, re-write the news. For those not on the meal plan, primarily staff and faculty, your lunch is on us.
Duckett Room B
12:10 pm

Exhibit: 'Coral Reef Ed-ventures Program Summer 2014 Project'
November 24, 2014
The Nolen Art Lounge presents artwork and photographs created during the Coral Reef Ed-ventures summer 2014 project that involved Smith students and over 120 children of San Pedro, Belize. This display will include a mural, posters and photographs of children engaged in the environmental education summer camp lead by the Smith students as well as the coral reef data that Smith students collected for projects lead by the Smith faculty leaders. There will be a reception on December 4 from 5-7 p.m. Refreshments provided.
Nolen Art Lounge, Campus Center

Lunch conversation with Barbara Finamore, senior attorney and Asia director
November 24, 2014
at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). China is now the largest greenhouse gas emitter on the planet. Do other members of the global community have a voice in changing this behavior? What can the global community do practically speaking? Governments can act: the United States government recently pledged with China to limit greenhouse gases 26 to 28% over the next 10 years compared to 2005 levels. But non-profit organizations can also act to change behavior. Within the NRDC, Ms. Finamore promotes policy development in China that focuses on climate change reduction and clean energy solutions and currently leads NRDC’s green ports project which aims to reduce air pollution in southern China caused by marine port-related activities. Join us in an informal setting for a conversation about her work with the NRDC.
CEEDS, Wright Hall 005
12:15 pm

Events Off Campus

Panel: Our Farms, Our Food: The Future of Local Food in Hampden County
November 19, 2014
This broad-ranging conversation will feature Elizabeth O'Gilvie of Gardening the Community, Gene Kosinski of Kosinski Farms, Karen Randall of Randall's Farm and Greenhouse, and Margaret Christie of CISA. A region with rural farmland, changing suburban landscapes, and vibrant urban agriculture projects, Hampden County offers unique challenges and opportunities for farmers and for consumers interested in local food. Speakers represent a range of vantage points on the role of local agriculture within the diverse communities of Hampden County, and on the steps that must be taken to keep farms vibrant, and to ensure that locally grown food is accessible to all members of the community. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. RSVP (below) is requested by November 17th. We hope you can join us!
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Holyoke Senior Center, 291 Pine Street, Holyoke
6:30 pm

Food Justice Society Thanksgiving Dinner
November 22, 2014
Come enjoy free home-cooked food from our local organic farmers! All are welcome and encouraged to come! Free.
Cassani Lounge, Shattuck 102, Mount Holyoke College
4:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Hampshire College Real Food Teach-In
November 23, 2014
The Hampshire College Real Food Challenge Team would like to invite you to a Teach-In that they are hosting the weekend before Thanksgiving Break. The RFC is a national movement concerned with workers rights, animal rights, local production, and ecological sustainability. At Hampshire College, they will be working with the dining commons to audit our current food purchases and to implement product shifts. The Teach-In on November 23rd, will be an opportunity to learn more about the Real Food Challenge and to hear from panelists that represent four aspects of the food justice movement: farmers, fishers, food service workers and farm workers.The panelists will discuss their work and the importance of coalition building amongst the movement.
Adele Simmons Hall (ASH) Lobby, Hampshire College
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Lecture: Light in the Dark of the Depths
November 23, 2014
Marine biologist and bioluminescence expert, Dr. Edith Widder, has spent her career searching the ocean's depths for signs of remarkable life, including a first-ever glimpse of a live giant squid. Learn what lurks beneath as Widder recounts her adventures in the deep sea.
Springfield Public Forum, Springfield Symphony Hall
4:00 pm

Events at Smith

Exhibit: 'Coral Reef Ed-ventures Program Summer 2014 Project'
December 1, 2014
The Nolen Art Lounge presents artwork and photographs created during the Coral Reef Ed-ventures summer 2014 project that involved Smith students and over 120 children of San Pedro, Belize. This display will include a mural, posters and photographs of children engaged in the environmental education summer camp lead by the Smith students as well as the coral reef data that Smith students collected for projects lead by the Smith faculty leaders. There will be a reception on December 4 from 5-7 p.m. Refreshments provided.
Nolen Art Lounge, Campus Center

Featured Event

Non-Profit Career Fair - Careers for the Common Good
December 3, 2014
The 5-College Non-Profit career fair provides an oppotunity to meet with non-profit and other socially conscious organizations to discuss full time job opportunities, summer job opportunities, and internships. Companies will include local and nation-wide organizations. This is a smaller event (20+ organizations) and will have a more informal atmosphere for you to connect with employers. There will be a variety of employers seeking a variety of majors for their opportunities. All level students are invited. Resumes are optional but employers will eventually require one if students decide to apply.
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Cape Cod Lounge, Student Union, UMass Amherst
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Reception: 'Coral Reef Ed-ventures Program Summer 2014 Project' exhibit
December 4, 2014
Help us celebrate the artwork and photographs created during the Coral Reef Ed-ventures summer 2014 project that involved Smith students and over 120 children of San Pedro, Belize. This display will include a mural, posters and photographs of children engaged in the environmental education summer camp lead by the Smith students as well as the coral reef data that Smith students collected for projects lead by the Smith faculty leaders.
Campus Center, Nolen Arts Lounge
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Smithies Give Back!
December 8, 2014
December 9, 2014
Celebrate the season and give back with Smith College's Eco-reps! Visit the first-floor of the campus center on Mindful Monday to donate used books so that others may use them, too. Technology Tuesday provides an opportunity to bring all E-Waste to the CC where the e\Eco-reps will be facilitating recycling; it's also a great day to set your technology free and unplug for a few hours! Food Waste Wednesday the Eco-Reps will be excepting non-perishable food donations, and encouraging students to help out the Food Waste Recovery Network to donate leftovers from the dining room.
CC first floor.
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Presentation: Re-imagining Organic Waste at Smith College
December 9, 2014
Ever wonder where the food left on your plate ends up? Students from the ENX 301 Sustainable Food Capstone course will present their analysis of waste management at Smith and offer their recommendations to reduce food waste through education, innovation, and technology. Refreshments will be served.
Neilson Browsing Room
1:45 pm to 2:45 pm

Events at Smith

STEM Graduate School Application Workshop Series Part 4: Interviewing Skills
December 3, 2014
and talking about research. This 4-part workshop series will address issues pertinent to graduate school applications in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Short presentations by faculty members will be paired with discussions and hands-on workshops (bring your laptop and relevant documents in progress!) where you can work on specific parts of your application and get immediate feedback and advice. It is designed especially for senior students currently applying for grad school, but any students interested in learning more about the process are welcome to attend.
McConnell 404
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

General Interest Meeting: Marine Science Club
December 8, 2014
Come learn about research opportunities, study abroad experiences, guest speakers, and more! Students from all majors are encouraged to attend. Can't make it but want to be involved? Contact aputnam via her Smith email.
Campus Center 003
5:00 pm

ENV 312 Capstone presentations
December 9, 2014
Hear from seniors in the environmental science and policy program about their research projects. "Saving Two Birds with One Decal: Mitigating Bird-Window Collisions on Smith College Campus" presented by Keighley Lane, Laurel Payne, and Liz Young; "Assessment of Cardio Equipment Efficiency in Olin Fitness Center" presented by Olivia Cap, Jessica Lillquist, and Carly McIver; "Cut It Out? An Examination of Cut Flower Use at Smith College" presented by Jessie Blum, Allie Gage, and Jen Rioux. Lunch provided.
Neilson Browsing Room
12:00 pm

Events Off Campus

C2C Fellows Sustainability Leadership Training Weekend Workshop
December 5, 2014
December 6, 2014
December 7, 2014
C2C workshops are for current students and recent graduates who want high-impact careers that can change the future through NGO's and government, and in sustainable business. Join C2C to learn the leadership skills necessary to succeed: how to develop a vision; know what you’re good at; tell your story; raise money; and build your network. The cost of the weekend training, including food and lodging, is $30. Graduates of our workshops are eligible for scholarships to become funded graduate students at Bard's Center for Environmental Policy, and Bard's new MBA in Sustainability. Students aspiring to sustainability leadership in policy, politics and business should apply now to join student leaders from across the country. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and only 60 participants will be accepted into each workshop. This workshop will be held at Bard College December 5th through 7th.
Bard College

Mill River Walk
December 6, 2014
Explore with us! This month we'll be walking Haydenville to Williamsburg: Brassworks to Skinnerville. Sponsored by the Mill River Greenway Initiative, Friends of Northampton Trails and Greenways and Smith College CEEDS (Center for the Environment, Ecological Design & Sustainability) SPACE IS LIMITED! Email us at info@millrivergreenway.org to reserve your spot and get directions to the starting point!