A Syndemic 400 Years in the Making Toxic Racism, Pollution, Climate, and Viruses with Dr. Sacoby Wilson In the United States, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) have been impacted by systemic racism and structured inequalities since the founding of this country. Communities of color do not have just access to good quality housing,…
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Oct. 14: A new Earth conversation presents ‘Farming While Black’ with Leah Penniman ’02, MAT ’03
Some of our most cherished sustainable farming practices — from organic agriculture to the farm cooperative and the CSA — have roots in African wisdom. Yet, discrimination and violence against African-American farmers have led to our decline from 14 percent of all growers in 1920 to less than 2 percent today, with a corresponding loss…
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ClarkArts presents concert series honoring Black composers; Sept. 26, Oct. 17, Nov. 7
ClarkArts is proud to present “Genius Children,” a livestreamed concert series honoring the music of Black composers and featuring performances by Ariana Falk, cello and curator; Cailin Marcel Manson, voice; Peter Sulski, violin and viola; and Yelena Beriyeva, piano. Saturday, Sept. 26 Saturday, Oct. 17 Saturday, Nov. 7 All performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. and…
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March 17: Political Science lecture examines the past and future of the Republican Party
Tuesday, March 17 at 4:30 p.m. Grace Conference Room, Higgins University Cente Free and open to the public Refreshments will be served Heather Cox Richardson is professor of history at Boston College and an expert on American political and economic history. She is the author of six books on American politics, including “To Make Men…
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Support literacy: Participate in United Way community reading events
United Way Reading EventsAre you interested in supporting literacy in our community? Please join the United Way to read to students in local schools and preschools! Time commitment is 45 minutes, one time. Books and t-shirts are provided. For more information, contact Meghan.Maceiko@unitedwaycm.org. Check out the United Way’s 2019-20 reading events.
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Oct. 24: Atwood lecturer to address using earth observation data to monitor global land change
Please join the Graduate School of Geography for the 2019 Wallace W. Atwood Lecture, featuring Professor Matthew Hansen of the Department of Geographical Sciences at the University of Maryland. Thursday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. Tilton Hall (University Center, 2nd floor)
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Winter is coming: Stay warm while staying sustainable
The chilly weather is upon us, and nobody wants to be caught in the cold. Here are a few tips for a warm and sustainable fall/winter: Close and lock all windows: Without locking your windows, you may be exposed to a cold draft from outside without even realizing it! Keep your shades/curtains down at night:…
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Oct. 25: Clark Arts presents screening of two Su Friedrich films and Q&A with filmmaker
Thursday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m Razzo Hall, Traina Center for the Arts Free and Open to the Public Su Friedrich has produced and directed more than 20 16mm films and digital videos, including “I Cannot Tell You How I Feel” (2016), “Queen Takes Pawn” (2013), “Gut Renovation” (2012), “Seeing Red” (2005), “The Odds of…