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Events Off Campus The Mysteries of Coral Ecoimmunity January 26, 2021 The Covid-19 pandemic has brought the human immune system to the forefront of our collective consciousness, and while corals do not suffer from Covid-19, they do have an immune system that we desperately need to understand because they are affected by many other diseases. Dr. Nikki Traylor-Knowles, Assistant Professor, Department of Marine Biology and Ecology at the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science uses cutting edge medical technology to study the immune systems of corals to discover the unique and surprising ways in which corals combat disease and identify friend from foe. Her work is contributing to the fight to save coral reefs and insure that we have these ecosystems in the future. Part of the Rosenstiel School's 2021 Sea Secrets lecture series. Register below: More... Virtual via Zoom 6:30 pm Seminar: Harnessing the power of the people for conservation science: A Shutterbee Story January 28, 2021 Join the Living Earth Collaborative (LEC) and Washington University in St. Louis for a free seminar by Dr. Nicole Miller-Struttmann of Webster University about how citizen science can be used in the conservation of native bees. View the webinar on YouTube using the link below: More... Virtual 5:00 pm		Events at Smith Smith�s Global Changemakers and Entrepreneurs: Making an Impact Through Vision and Grit January 29, 2021 The office of International Alumnae Relations and Development will host a moderated conversation with Dean of the College Baishakhi Taylor and four entrepreneurial alums whose mission is to catalyze positive social change in their local communities and beyond. These alums are committed to advancing the common good, wherever they operate � locally and nationally, across nonprofits, foundations, community groups, social movements, research communities, and businesses. Register using the link below: More... Virtual via Zoom 10:00 am Events Off Campus Young People Fighting for Climate Justice February 1, 2021 Young people have transformed the climate and environmental movement. Youth of color and youth from the Global South have been especially central in this process. Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate and executive director of the Sunrise Movement Varshini Prakash (UMASS �15) will reflect on their personal experiences in the movement and share their organizing strategy, insights, and visions for the world they�re fighting to win. Toussaint Losier, Assistant Professor, W.E.B. Du Bois Department of Afro-American Studies, UMass Amherst will moderate. 2021 James Baldwin Lecture presented with the UMass History Department Feinberg Series. Register at the link below: More... Virtual via Zoom 12:00 pm Conserving Large Carnivores in Europe: How Much Wild Can We Fit into Human-Dominated Landscapes? February 2, 2021 A virtual seminar presented by Dr. John Linnell, Norwegian Institute for Nature Research. Large carnivores have been recovering in Europe for the last 50 years. There are currently 17.000 brown bears, 17.000 wolves, 8.000 Eurasian lynx, and 1.000 wolverines sharing space with 500 million humans in a landscape that has almost been totally transformed by human activity for millennia. This talk will introduce the audience to this remarkable conservation success story, and discuss the key question of how much �wild� it is possible to integrate into human-dominated landscapes. It will touch on issues such as species ecology, political science and human-wildlife conflict, as well as examining which conservation paradigms are most useful for these contexts. Hosted by the National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center, University of Maryland. Register below: More... Virtual via Zoom 11:00 am to 12:00 pm The Care-ful City: Centering Care Ethics in Urban Goverance February 4, 2021 In this talk, Eric Gordon discusses the formation of a living laboratory in Boston, MA that seeks to co-design collaborative governance mechanisms with a wide range of stakeholders from government, community, academia, and the private sector. Building on the framework in his recent book, Meaningful Inefficiencies, he discusses what it means to center care in urban governance. Zoom link available below: More... Virtual via Zoom 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm		Featured Event Smith in the (Virtual) World: Sustainability Panel February 5, 2021 Smithies are passionate about our environment and continue to work towards a more sustainable world even in the midst of a pandemic. This panel features students who remotely explored food justice, water governance, public garden sustainability and financial investments from social, environmental and economic viewpoints during this past year. Panelists include: Jamila dePeiza-Kern �22, Anthropology major/Landscape Studies minor, Concentration in Community Engagement and Social Change who interned at the American Public Gardens Association, working on their Public Gardens Sustainability Index. Storm Lewis �21, Environmental Science & Policy major/Studio Art minor, Environmental Concentration: Sustainable Food, STEM Posse Program. As a scholar and activist, Storm aspires to teach and produce research that dismantles systematic barriers preventing access to sustainable foods. Last summer she interned with the Corbin Hill Food Project on this work. Sofia Romero Campbell �21, Government major, Environmental Concentration: Sustainable Food, who interned with the New Mexico Acequia Association (NMAA) where she worked on topics ranging from irrigation legislation to water access and sanitation. Prachi Adhikari �21, Quantitative Economics and Mathematics major who interned at asset management firm Promethos Capital to analyze the Environment, Social, and Governance risks, and opportunities across different asset classes. Register for the event below: More... Virtual via Zoom 12:00 pm Presidential Colloquium: Climate Change and Social Justice: Strategies for Meaningful Progress February 9, 2021 presented by Gina McCarthy�President Joe Biden�s nominee to the post of National Climate Advisor, and former president of the National Resources Defense Council. The presentation�pre-recorded in mid-January 2021�features McCarthy in conversation with Smith students and faculty members Natalie Baillargeon �21; Alex Barron, assistant professor of environmental science and policy; Niveen Ismail, assistant professor of engineering; Storm Lewis �21; and Denise McKahn, associate professor of engineering and faculty director of CEEDS (moderator). President McCartney will provide a live introduction. Details and viewing information are at the link below: More... Virtual via Zoom or FaceBook 7:00 pm Events Off Campus From the Deepest Oceans to the Highest Clouds February 9, 2021 Situated in close proximity to NOAA�s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory, National Hurricane Center, and South Eastern Fisheries Science Center, the Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) provides mission-critical support to programs such as NOAA�s Hurricane Hunters, the Argo ocean monitoring program, cutting-edge aquaculture research, and marine mammal conservation. Four CIMAS scientists and researchers will provide a sampling of some of these exciting ongoing research and development projects. Part of the 2021 Sea Secrets lecture series at the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. Register below: More... Virtual via Zoom 6:30 pm Info Session for Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability February 9, 2021 We are accepting all applications for fall 2021 enrollment for the Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability featuring the following degrees: #1 Ranked MBA in Sustainability, MS in Environmental Policy, MS in Climate Science and Policy, MEd in Environmental Education. Attendees will receive an overview of the various programs offered, alumni career outcomes, and how to apply. Register at the link below: More... Virtual 7:00 pm Saving the North Atlantic Right Whale February 10, 2021 The North Atlantic right whale is one of the most endangered whales in the world, with an estimated 360 left on the planet. These animals are often found on the Continental Shelf of the East Coast of North America, making them vulnerable to human activities including fishing gear entanglements. In recent years, more whales have died than have been born. Join us as we examine the top threats facing North Atlantic right whales, and discuss the crucial efforts by the scientific community, fishing industry, and policy makers to develop the most effective and viable solutions to ensure the long-term survival of this critically endangered species. Details and registration information are available below: More... Virtual via Zoom 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm