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Film Screening: “Chicago’s True Nature” (Mon. 11/26)

Posted on November 6, 2018 by

Join us on Monday, Nov. 26th, from 12:30-1:45pm in WB 612 @RU’s Chicago Campus for a film screening of Chicago’s True Nature, a documentary film about the remarkable Forest Preserve system of Cook County, IL. Sneak preview here:   This … Continue reading →

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Summer 2019 Course Preview for SUST 361 Urban Ecology

Posted on October 22, 2018 by

This coming summer semester (2019) the Sustainability Studies program will offer an exciting new field-based course, SUST 361 Urban Ecology, taught by Prof. Graham Pickren at the Chicago Campus. This five-Saturdays course introduces students to the research methods and practices … Continue reading →

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Summer 2019 Course Preview for SUST 390 Rooftop Garden

Posted on October 19, 2018 by

This coming summer semester (2019) the Sustainability Studies program will reprise our innovative special topics course, SUST 390 Rooftop Garden, at the Chicago Campus. The class will utilize RU’s unique 5th-story rooftop garden on its LEED Gold-certified Wabash Building as … Continue reading →

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SUST Alum Rebecca Quesnell (BA ’15) Talks Recycling in Chicago Tomorrow, Oct. 3rd

Posted on October 2, 2018 by

Prof. Mike Bryson’s SUST 240 Waste class is honored to host a special guest speaker tomorrow, Oct. 3rd, at 3:30pm: Rebecca Quesnell (BA ’15), the Sustainability Coordinator at Independent Recycling Services in Chicago. “Beeka,” as she’s known far and wide, … Continue reading →

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College of Arts & Sciences Events for Fall 2018

Posted on September 7, 2018 by

Dean Bonnie Gunzenhauser cordially invites all members of the Roosevelt University community to attend the following events sponsored by the college during the fall, 2018 semester. Please contact Juli Rowen with any questions at jrowen@roosevelt.edu or at (312) 322-7142. Register … Continue reading →

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Build a Sustainable Future: Register for SUST 210 Online this Summer @RooseveltU

Posted on May 18, 2018 by

Hey, Roosevelt students! Looking for a great summer course opportunity that won’t mess up your work schedule and/or vacation plans? How about learning how to save the earth while earning credits toward graduation? All this is possible with our fully … Continue reading →

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Enroll in RU’s Social Justice Summer Institute, May 29-June 4

Posted on May 9, 2018 by

Hey, Roosevelt students! If you are interested in a one-of-a-kind experiential learning summer course, please consider this one-week course (pdf) that addresses the school to prison pipeline. Please reach out to Dr. Heather Dalmage for more information: hdalmage@roosevelt.edu or 312.341.3692

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