Category Archives: health

Michael Pollan Speaks this Weekend at Elmhurst College

The best-selling author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Michael Pollan discusses the enduring power of the four classical elements—earth, air, water and fire—to transform the stuff of nature into delicious things to eat and drink. Pollan celebrates the special place that … Continue reading

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Reflections on Chicago’s 2013 Food Policy Summit by CFPAC

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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Michael Pollan Speaks at Elmhurst College April 28

The best-selling author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Michael Pollan discusses the enduring power of the four classical elements—earth, air, water and fire—to transform the stuff of nature into delicious things to eat and drink. Pollan celebrates the special place that … Continue reading

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

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)

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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Michael Pollan Speaks at Elmhurst College April 28

The best-selling author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Michael Pollan discusses the enduring power of the four classical elements—earth, air, water and fire—to transform the stuff of nature into delicious things to eat and drink. Pollan celebrates the special place that … Continue reading

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One Week to Go! Summer Urban Ag Internship Applications Due March 8 at Growing Power in Chicago

SUST students at RU are encouraged to check out this summer internship opportunity with one of our key community partners, Growing Power. RU undergrads have done service-learning work at Growing Power’s Chicago Lights Urban Farm in the Cabrini-Green neighborhood on … Continue reading

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Summer Internships in Urban Agriculture at Growing Power in Chicago

SUST students at RU are encouraged to check out this summer internship opportunity with one of our key community partners, Growing Power. RU undergrads have done service-learning work at Growing Power’s Chicago Lights Urban Farm in the Cabrini-Green neighborhood on … Continue reading

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Summer Internships in Urban Agriculture at Growing Power in Chicago

SUST students at RU are encouraged to check out this summer internship opportunity with one of our key community partners, Growing Power. RU undergrads have done service-learning work at Growing Power’s Chicago Lights Urban Farm in the Cabrini-Green neighborhood on … Continue reading

Posted in agriculture, community, food, green jobs, health, internships, social justice, students

Summer Internships in Urban Agriculture at Growing Power in Chicago

SUST students at RU are encouraged to check out this summer internship opportunity with one of our key community partners, Growing Power. RU undergrads have done service-learning work at Growing Power’s Chicago Lights Urban Farm in the Cabrini-Green neighborhood on … Continue reading

Posted in agriculture, community, food, green jobs, health, internships, social justice, students