Category Archives: agriculture

Get Dirty, Grow Food, Get Credit this Summer at RU

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

In conjunction with the dramatic expansion of Roosevelt’s RUrbanPioneers Community Garden in Schaumburg this spring, the Sustainability Studies Program is offering an innovative hybrid section of its most popular course, SUST 230 Food, that will feature a first-ever opportunity to … Continue reading →

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RU Schaumburg’s Community Garden Garners Media Coverage

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

Soon after RUrbanPioneers expanded and enriched the Roosevelt’s Community Garden at the Schaumburg Campus during Earth Week on two “Soil Service” Saturdays in April, this excellent article by RU’s own Laura Janota appeared in this week’s Daily Herald, the main … Continue reading →

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Last Workday this Spring at the Chicago Lights Urban Farm for SUST 350

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

Yesterday, May Day 2013, was the final workday of the spring semester for the students in SUST 350 Service & Sustainability at the Chicago Lights Urban Farm on Chicago’s Near-North Side. We worked hard and had lots of fun — … Continue reading →

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This Summer, Study Food in Schaumburg and Biodiversity in Chicago

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

This summer, the SUST Program at Roosevelt is offering two innovative hybrid courses that meet on five Saturdays + online through Blackboard. Both are taught by popular SUST professor Maris Cooke. Register now to reserve your spot! SUST 230 Food … Continue reading →

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Earth Day Spring Planting at RU’s Wabash Rooftop Farm (Apr 22)

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

In commemoration of Earth Day — today, 4/22 — Roosevelt University is “breaking ground” on its downtown Chicago Rooftop Farm, located on the 5th floor of the Wabash Building, as we prepare for spring planting! Please join us between 2-4 … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Chicago’s 2013 Food Policy Summit by CFPAC

Posted on April 14, 2013 by

A message from the Chicago Food Policy Advisory Council . . . Thank you to all who attended and participated in the 8th Annual CFPAC Food Policy Summit.  The CFPAC Summit brought together a wide group of stakeholders, from public … Continue reading →

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“Fast Food Nation” author Eric Schlosser to speak tomorrow on Food Justice at UIC (Apr 4)

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

The UIC Institute for the Humanities is excited to announce a public lecture by Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation, tomorrow, April 4, 2013 at 5 PM in 750 South Halsted, University of Illinois at Chicago. Schlosser will address … Continue reading →

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“Fast Food Nation” author Eric Schlosser to speak on Food Justice at UIC (Apr 4)

Posted on March 30, 2013 by

The UIC Institute for the Humanities is excited to announce a public lecture by Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation, on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 5 PM in 750 South Halsted, University of Illinois at Chicago. Schlosser will … Continue reading →

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RU’s Community Garden at the Schaumburg Campus Expanding this Spring

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

Last year, a stalwart group of “urban pioneers” broke ground on Roosevelt’s Community Garden in Schaumburg. This year, RU is stepping up the effort to advance the garden’s sustainability in keeping with our mission. New plots plus exciting advancements are … Continue reading →

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Good Food Festival / Chicago Food Policy Summit at UIC Forum this Week (Mar 14-16)

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

This Thursday thru Saturday, March 14-16, is a huge food/ag event at the UIC Forum in Chicago: The Good Food Festival. According to the festival’s website, “the Good Food Festival and Conference is the leading food event in the country! … Continue reading →

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