Monday, September 28, 2009
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CES News
- CES Noon Seminar, October 1 (Thursday)
- Friday Brown Bag Lunch Speaker, October 2 (Friday)
- Government and (Re-)Design of Better Cities, October 2 (Friday)
On Campus
- Dept. of Geological Sciences Fall Colloquium Series, October 1 (Thursday)
Off-Campus
- A Better World by Design Conference, October 2 - 4
- Building the Coalition for Transportation Choices, October 8
- RI Wild Plant Society Seed Exchange Workshop, September 30 (Wednesday)
- Bioneers By the Bay Conference, October 22 - 25
Internships & Opportunities
- Master of Integrated Water Management at the International WaterCentre
- Center for Ecological Living and Learning
- 2010 Academic Year EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships for Undergraduate Environmental Study
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CES News_________________________
CES Noon Seminar
Climate change and energy: what are the real options?
Armond Cohen
Executive Director
CleanAir Task Force
Thursday, October 1, 12-1 pm
UEL 106
Pizza available; $1.00/slice
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Friday Brown Bag Lunch Speaker
What are Cities Doing to Adapt to Climate Change?
JoAnn Carmin
Associate Professor
Department of Urban Studies and Planning, MIT
Friday, October 2, 12pm
UEL 106
Bring your lunch!
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Government and (Re-)Design of Better Cities, October 2 (Friday)
TITLE: Government and (Re-)Design of Better Cities,
Friday, Oct. 2, 3:30-5:30
Smith Buonano, room 168
Federal, state and local governments play a central role in enabling and complicating the diffusion of design. Governments provide tax incentives that can help planners and developers re-conceive and reconfigure the built landscape. Governments also act as gatekeepers that oversee the administration of a bewildering array of ordinances and codes that ultimately determine what gets built. As a result, many designers experience “government” as a barrier to new design ideas. However, Rhode Island and Providence have been leaders in developing innovative programs to creatively adapt to the legacy effects of being the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Rhode Island is one of the few states with a Statewide Plan that directs municipalities to address land use planning, affordable housing, Brownfields re-development and historic preservation in a systematic manner. In addition, the City of Providence has been a leader in re-conceiving the future of the urban landscape through its award-winning Down City, KeepSpace, Metro Bay SAMP, Urban Mill Restoration and Creative Providence initiatives. This panel will explore some of the different ways that governments interact with the design community to produce a better built environment.
Moderator: Caroline Karp, Brown University
Panelists:
Richard Godfrey, Exec Director, Rhode Island Housing
Lynn McCormack, Director, Providence Dept Art, Culture and Tourism
Edward Sanderson, Exec Director, Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission
Samuel Shamoon, AICP, President, Shamoon Planning LLC, former Director, Providence Planning Department and Inspections and Standards
Mark van Noppen, Managing Director at The Armory Revival Company
On Campus_____________________
Department of Geological Sciences Fall Colloquium Series
On the use of Pb isotopes to determine petrologic evolution of the Bushveld Complex, South Africa
Edmond Mathez
American Museum of Natural History
Thursday, October 1 at 4:00 pm
115 MacMillan Hall
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Off-Campus_______
Providence, RI to host annual “A Better World by Design” Conference
October 2- 4, 2009
Rhode Island School of Design & Brown Students Create International Community of Social & Environmental Change.
A Better World by Design brings a global community of innovators to Providence, Rhode Island, to reach across disciplines and unite under a common goal. Presenters share engaging stories, workshops teach creative skills, and discussions reframe perspectives. A Better World by Design is an immersive experience that deepens our understanding of the power of design, technology, and enterprise to reshape our communities and sustain our environment.
A Better World by Design is about instilling a culture of social responsibility, environmental consciousness, integrative thinking, and nascent curiosity by introducing tomorrow’s leaders to the leaders making the world a better place today. At our unique event participants will understand not only how to change the world but also acquire the tools to make it really happen.
To register visit: www.abetterworldbydesign.com/register.php
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Building the Coalition for Transportation Choices
October 8, 2009,2:00-5:00pm
Bank of America Conference Facility
One Financial Plaza, 7th floor, Providence, RI 02903
Rhode Island’s dependence on automobiles is damaging our health, our special places, and our economy. Our public transportation system is overburdened, and with annual budget deficits, the need for additional routes is not even discussed. Bicycle commuting tends to be dangerous in our urban areas, since few designated bicycle lanes exist. And many of our communities and markets are not walkable. Unfortunately, Rhode Islanders have little alternative but to drive cars.
Discussions in Rhode Island and in Washington are now taking place that will decide what the future of transportation in Rhode Island looks like. Major transportation studies are happening in the Metropolitan Area and on Aquidneck Island. And the Obama administration is working with Congress to craft the next federal transportation policy.
Now is the time to act. Join us as we build the Coalition for Transportation Choices to advocate for a 21st-century transportation system that enhances our economy and provides all Rhode Islanders with healthy transportation choices.
In preparation for our discussion, we have developed a short survey that explores your current thoughts about transportation and your recommendations for future actions. We hope you will take the time to fill out the survey (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=qMd2HDA666I8Kx1miqkyXQ_3d_3d). The survey findings will be discussed on October 8th and will be shared with all the partners who fill out the survey and provide us with their contact information.
Please RSVP to Chris Wilhite, chris.wilhite@sierraclub.org, (401) 521-4734 or RSVP online at http://action.sierraclub.org/site/Calendar?view=Detail&id=119181. Please fill in the survey even if the meeting does not fit into your schedule.
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Rhode Island Wild Plant Society Seed Exchange Workshop
Learn how to harvest, clean, and store the bounty of your native plant garden in this hands on workshop. We will focus on ripeness of seed, collection methods, proper cleaning, drying and storage techniques. Each participant is invited to bring native seeds from their garden to share. Everyone will go home with seeds they have planted, additional seeds to plant at home and instructions on how to treat and care for them. Hand outs will be provided.
Wednesday, September 30, 10am-Noon
Fee: $5.00 Members; $7 Nonmembers
Location: Exeter, RI
To register email office@riwps.org or leave a voicemail at 401-789-7497
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Bioneers By the Bay Conference
October 22 – 25, 2009
New Bedford, MA
http://www.connectingforchange.org/
The fifth Annual Bioneers by the Bay: Connecting for Change conference is presented
by the Marion Institute in the historic Downtown of New Bedford, MA, on October 22-25, 2009. Bioneers by the Bay: Connecting for Change is an internationally acclaimed annual gathering of environmental, industry and social justice innovators who have demonstrated visionary and practical models for restoring the Earth and its inhabitants.
This year’s program will once again feature an unforgettable weekend of live keynote presentations, afternoon workshops, an extensive Youth Initiative program, a downlink of the 20th Annual Bioneers Conference in California, an exhibition hall featuring sustainable businesses and organizations, films, music, art installations, a farmers’ market and local & organic food. Register at: http://www.connectingforchange.org/register-info.html
Internships & Opportunities_______
Master of Integrated Water Management at the International WaterCentre
The International WaterCentre offers a Master of Integrated Water Management (MIWM)www.watercentre.education/programs. The program has been designed to build on students' professional experiences and improve their ability to think about and work on water-related problems in a holistic way.With an emphasis on practical skills, students participate in study tours and day trips and learn through problem-based approach. Students enroll at The University of Queensland and are taught by multi-disciplinary team of academics from the four member universities. Upon graduation students receive a co-badged testamur. The program can be completed in 12 or 18 months.The IWC also offers a Water Leader Scholarship every year that pays full tuition for the duration of the program.
For more information visit the International WaterCentre’s site at http://www.watercentre.org/.
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Center for Ecological Living and Learning
The Center for Ecological Living and Learning offers two life-changing abroad programs focusing on sustainability through community for college students interested in being a part of the change toward environmental, community, and global sustainability.
Through experiential service-learning, you will:
- Become a part of real-life solutions to local and global environmental problems
- Participate in hands-on service projects that promote community-based sustainable practices
- Design your own action plan, following completion of the program, to become a part of a network of individuals of conscience committed to global sustainability
- Have an adventure of a lifetime in some of the world’s most diverse and inspiring locations
- Expand your understanding of other cultures
- Earn 15 college credits
- Partner with internationally recognized organizations committed to building sustainability through community
- Add international experience to your resume to include what employers are increasingly looking for.
For more information, visit http://www.cellonline.org/.
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2010 Academic Year EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships for
Undergraduate Environmental Study
http://www.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2010/2010_gro_undergrad.html
Open Date: 09/15/2009 - Close Date: 12/10/2009
Summary: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Center for
Environmental Research (NCER), invites applications for the Greater Research
Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships for undergraduate environmentally related
study for bachelor’s level students. The deadline for receipt of applications
is December 10, 2009. Subject to availability of funding, the Agency plans to
award approximately 30 new fellowships by July 30, 2010. The fellowship
provides up to $19,250 per year of academic support and $8,000 for internship
support for a combined total of up to $46,500 over the life of the fellowship.
The GRO program enhances and supports quality environmental education for
undergraduates, and thereby encourages them to continue their education beyond
the baccalaureate level, and pursue careers in environmentally related fields.
The actual amount awarded per year will vary depending on the amount of
tuition and fees and the number of months the stipend is required. This
fellowship is intended to help defray costs associated with environmentally
oriented study leading to a bachelor’s degree.
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