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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 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 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		Events at Smith Join Our Hive! Get Involved in Sustainability on Campus! (Drop In Session) February 16, 2021 Are you passionate about fighting climate change? Thinking about complex social and environmental issues and putting your thoughts into action? Working outdoors in nature? Drop-in anytime between 4:30-5:30 EST to learn about ways the Center for the Environment, Ecological Design, and Sustainability (CEEDS) can help you explore and deepen your passions related to the environment and sustainability. There are many opportunities to engage and connect with other students who share your passions - from fieldwork to internships, clubs, and independent study. We are here as a resource for you, so come learn more! Join via zoom using your smith email: More... 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm Events Off Campus 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 Lecture: Green-Works February 16, 2021 In this lecture, Chris Reed, Founding Director of Stoss Landscape Urbanism; Professor, Harvard University will explore small and large-scale open space proposals that specifically integrate climate-adapted strategies for stormwater, river flooding, coastal inundation/sea level rise, and a bit of biodiversity/heat island effect. Reed is recognized internationally as a leading voice in the transformation of landscapes and cities. He works alternately as a researcher, strategist, teacher, designer, and advisor. A recipient of the 2012 Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award in Landscape Architecture, Chris is a Professor of Landscape Architecture at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. Part of the UMass Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning (LARP) Zube lecture series. Click for link: More... 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm		Events at Smith Smith in Hamburg Info Session February 17, 2021 Learn more about the exciting opportunities offered by the Smith in Hamburg program! Study in one of Europe's most sustainable cities at Universit�t Hamburg and the Smith Center with options for either the full year or the spring semester. In this session hosted by the Lewis Global Studies Center you will hear from program directors and faculty about life on the Smith in Hamburg program. Join via the link below: More... Virtual via Zoom 4:00 pm Getting Out and About - COVID-safe style! February 18, 2021 Don't let the weather and the pandemic keep you indoors all the time! There are so many natural areas and points-of-interest you can still walk to and explore safely. Learn about places to enjoy right on campus and within walking distance that you can go to now, and some that you'll be able to get to once we are in the green phase! Join CEEDS via zoom using your smith email: https://smith.zoom.us/j/93107046254 More... 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm Snowshoeing with Paul! February 19, 2021 Get outside, strap on some snowshoes, and "float" on snow! You'll have a chance to meet Paul Wetzel, who runs the MacLeish Field Station. Dress for the weather, you will need to wear boots and be prepared to walk in deep snow. Meet at the Boat House. Limited to 9 participants, sign up required. To sign up email ceeds@smith.edu by Thursday, February 18. Meet at the Boat House 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm Snowshoeing with Paul! February 21, 2021 Get outside, strap on some snowshoes, and "float" on snow! You'll have a chance to meet Paul Wetzel, who runs the MacLeish Field Station. Dress for the weather, you will need to wear boots and be prepared to walk in deep snow. Meet at the Boat House. Limited to 9 participants, sign up required. Meet at the Boat House 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Join our Hive - Curricular Pathways to the Environment (Drop in Session) February 23, 2021 Interested in finding classes that relate to the environment and sustainability? Or exploring what majors and minors might allow you to best combine your interests in social justice and sustainability or art and the environment? Maybe you want to know more about the environmental concentration and internship opportunities? Drop-in anytime to this info session and chat with Joanne Benkley, Assistant Director of CEEDS and the Environmental Science and Policy Program. Join via Zoom using your smith email: More... 12:30 pm to 1:20 pm Events Off Campus Black Farmers' Pathways to Success Two-Part Webinar Series February 17, 2021 Black farmers have been marginalized nearly out of existence for decades. According to the 2017 Agricultural Census, Black farmers experienced a $908 loss in annual earnings compared to the $42,000 in annual earnings for White farmers; and less than 1% of New York State Farmers were Black. In the face of the pandemic, Black farmers continue to face disproportionate burdens that prevent growth. The question remains as to how Black farmers can thrive despite these systematic barriers? In this two-part series, the Corbin Hill Food Project will begin to address this question as they shed light on the challenges and successes of the Rocky Acres Community Farm and the Black Yard Farm Cooperative at Corbin Hill Farm. Join them as they celebrate Black farmers� pathways to success in honor of Black History Month. Webinars are coordinated by Environmental Science and Policy major Storm Lewis '21 as part of her praxis internship. More... 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Open House for Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability February 17, 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 hear from faculty and alumni from each program and have the opportunity to engage in small breakout sessions. Register at the link below: Register at the link below: More... Virtual 6:30 pm Community Land Trust Roundtable February 18, 2021 How do we move from a system where land is routinely amassed as a hedge against a future scarcity to a system which recognizes that security is achieved only when all feel secure? This roundtable event features Tony Hernandez of Dudley Neighbors, Inc., Janelle Orsi of the Sustainable Economies Law Center (SELC), and �aca Yvaire of Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust (NEFOC), three practitioners tackling this problem in unique ways. This conversation will be moderated by Natasha Hulst, European Land Commons Program Director at the Schumacher Center for a New Economics. This free webinar will take place from 2:00 to 3:30 PM EST via Zoom. Register here. More... 12:00 am to 12:00 am Opportunities and Challenges of Public Participation in Disaster Recovery Planning�� February 18, 2021 While public participation can improve recovery planning, post-disaster environments pose unique challenges and opportunities that can enhance or undermine participation depending on the recovery policies and features of the planning process.�Sara Hamideh,�Assistant Professor�at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences� Sustainability Division at�Stony Brook University, discusses�findings of archival research and in-depth interviews in a qualitative case study of Galveston (Texas) following Hurricane Ike to examine the challenges and successes of participatory recovery planning in Galveston and the factors that shape these outcomes.�Part of the UMass LARP Zube lecture series.�Join using the link below:� More... Virtual via Zoom 4:00 pm Inside Black Botany: A Conversation with the Curators at NY Botanical Garden February 23, 2021 In February 2020, Rashad Bell and Nuala Caomh�nach co-curated the exhibition Black Botany: The Nature of Black Experience. Using five plants � cotton, peacock flower, rice, the peanut, and the vanilla orchid � the exhibition sought to acknowledge the complex relationship between enslaved Black people, nature and the colonial environment, and to reconsider the conscious omission of Black knowledge of the natural world. Join Bell and Caomh�nach for an important conversation that will explore the complexities of creating an exhibition that elevates Black Excellence and considers pathways towards decolonizing botanical science, cultural institutions, and scientific collections. What does it mean to de-centre Euro-American narratives and reevaluate a whitewashed history where racism, science, and power were inherently entwined? Register below: More... 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