Category Archives: community

Planning for Environmental Justice: Kim Wasserman @RooseveltU, Wed 9/26

Posted on September 16, 2018 by

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Posted in community, education, ethics, events, planning, policy, pollution, presentations, Roosevelt, social justice, waste | 1 Comment

Greenest Region Corps Seeks Sustainability Leaders for Chicago Regional Communities

Posted on August 16, 2018 by

Across the Chicago Region, communities are voluntarily taking steps to become more sustainable and help make their communities attractive places to live and work. These steps are outlined in the Greenest Region Compact (GRC), a partnership between the Metropolitan Mayors … Continue reading →

Posted in alumni, cities, community, conservation, green jobs, service

Closed Loop Forum & Fest Hosted by Plant Chicago this Saturday, July 28

Posted on July 26, 2018 by

Plant Chicagoʼs Closed Loop Forum & Fest 2018 is focused on cultivating local circular economies. The Forum 9 am – 1 pm Ideas on neighborhood production, consumption, and waste will be shared by local thinkers and organizations. Collaborate with neighborhood … Continue reading →

Posted in activities, cities, community, events, green design, recycling, waste | 1 Comment

Summer Research Positions for Students in RU’s Policy Research Collaborative

Posted on April 20, 2018 by

The RU Policy Research Collaborative is seeking motivated Chicago-area undergraduate and graduate students to join a 10-member team in Summer 2018 that will research housing data for a study to determine the financial impact that predatory house-purchase contract sales had … Continue reading →

Posted in community, economics, education, policy, research, Roosevelt, social justice, students

Chicago’s True Nature: Black History Month Event at RU Next Tuesday 2/27

Posted on February 22, 2018 by

DATE & TIME: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 4pm –6pm LOCATION: Roosevelt University Sullivan Room Auditorium Building 2nd Floor (AUD 232) 430 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605 FREE REGISTRATION: forestpreserves_blackhistorymonth.eventbrite.com You’re Invited to a Celebration of Black History Month! The … Continue reading →

Posted in biodiversity, cities, community, ecology, education, events, faculty, humanities, parks and public land, Roosevelt, social justice, wildlife

RU’s Policy Research Collaborative Hosts CITY OPEN Workshop Series, Starting Monday, Jan. 22

Posted on January 18, 2018 by

The Policy Research Collaborative at Roosevelt University is launching a new initiative, CITY OPEN workshop, on Monday Jan. 22. CITY OPEN workshop is a hands-on bi-weekly meet-up to share, learn and contribute to civic projects connecting city design and public … Continue reading →

Posted in activities, architecture, cities, community, events, planning, policy, Roosevelt

Oxfam Hunger Banquet @RooseveltU this Thursday, Nov. 16

Posted on November 14, 2017 by

Issues of food insecurity and homelessness are present on university and college campuses worldwide. Roosevelt recognizes that we are not exempt from the concerns of those students who identify in this way, and are dedicated to providing resources, support, and … Continue reading →

Posted in activities, community, education, events, food, Roosevelt, social justice, students