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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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SUST Prof Mike Bryson Speaks at JJC for Earth Month (Th Apr 25)

As part of Joliet Junior College’s Earth Month event series, RU professor Mike Bryson gives an invited lecture entitled “Sustainability in the Suburbs” on Thursday, April 25th, at noon. The presentation is free and open to the public, and lunch … Continue reading

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Earth Week Continues at RU in Chicago and Schaumburg!

Don’t Miss these Great Earth Week Events at RU! Chicago Campus / Schaumburg Campus Thursday, 4/18 (Chicago) Screening of End:Civ, followed by Skype presentation/Q & A with acclaimed environmental activist and author, Derrick Jensen (right) — WB Rm 612, 5 … Continue reading

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Earth Week Events at Roosevelt University

Roosevelt University Earth Week 2013 Events Chicago Campus / Schaumburg Campus Tuesday, 4/16 Green Expo–Fainman Lounge, 11 am—4 pm: Local “green” vendors consisting of green businesses, environmental organizations, and more; co-sponsored by Ghabit Recycling scavenger hunt — will use collected … 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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Green Tech U at the Chicago Center for Green Technology

April is the final month of the Winter-Spring 2013 workshop/lecture series that the Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT). This new and updated educational programming, run by professionals and experts and offered at the CCGT’s LEED-platinum facility on Chicago’s West … Continue reading

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Annual Mansfield Institute for Social Justice and Transformation Lecture at RU Tonight (Mar 28)

The Mansfield Institute for Social Justice and Transformation presents the annual Mansfield Lecture featuring Dorothy Roberts on The New Biopolitics of Race, Crime and Justice.  Please join us on this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. in the Murray Green Library, 10th … Continue reading

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Annual Mansfield Institute for Social Justice and Transformation Lecture at RU this Thursday, Mar 28

The Mansfield Institute for Social Justice and Transformation presents the annual Mansfield Lecture featuring Dorothy Roberts on The New Biopolitics of Race, Crime and Justice.  Please join us on Thursday, March 28 at 4:30 p.m. in the Murray Green Library. … Continue reading

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Environmental Events this Week at RU

We highly recommend these student-organized events this week at Roosevelt University. Wednesday afternoon features the multimedia presentation The Color of Climate Change, followed by discussion (Wed, March 13th, 4:30pm, WB 417). That Wednesday evening is Skyfall, as discussion of the … 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

Posted in activities, events, food, health, presentations