Events

Turning on the Lights in the Countryside: New Mexican-American Landscapes in the Midwest

daverb — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:31:50 -0500

"Eight years ago, Los Angeles-based writer Mike Davis proclaimed that Latina/os were "turning the lights back on" in cities and towns across the U.S., in Magical Urbanism: Latinos Reinvent the U.S. City, just one of the many publications concerning the arrival of Latina/os as the nation's new largest minority. This wave of media also noted the redistribution of Latina/os into areas perceived as having little ethnic or racial diversity, such as Midwestern towns with new meatpackers or light manufacturing.

Lori Kumler's Dissertation Defense

jennperk — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:02:34 -0500

People matter: secondary students’ social and natural world knowledge, actions, and potentials in a land use decision context

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SNRE Winter Solstice Party

mdurham — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:28:52 -0500

Please join us in the Ford Commons for the annual Winter Solstice party. Hosted before the holiday break, Solstice brings students, faculty and staff together for music by the Eco-Tones (a faculty band), conversation, and festive food.

Erb Colloquium: Judith Walls

camcclai — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:59:39 -0400

Judith Walls, an Erb Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, presents a lecture as part of the Erb Colloquium. Her research explores the relationship between corporate governance and environmental strategy, mechanisms of industrial symbiosis strategy, corporate strategic responses to renewable energy policies, and innovation in energy efficient technology. Details to be announced.

Community Coffee

daverb — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:51:22 -0400

Acting Dean David Allan invites faculty, staff and students to the SNRE "Community Coffee" on December 5th from 2pm until 3pm. Take a break from your work and studies and enjoy some coffee, treats and a little down time during the final days of this busy semester.