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Women and Sustainability Club: Kick-Off Event – Wednesday, October 24th
Join the Women & Sustainability Club for its kick-off event: “Defining Your Career in Sustainability: A Conversation with Sharon Langevin” on Wednesday, October 24th. The event is the first in a series including speakers sharing their experiences about emerging sectors and featuring workshops on how to promote yourself in the field. You can learn more about the Women & Sustainability club by visiting https://sumasa.org/women-sustainability/ and look out for more details and future events in the SUMASA newsletter and webpage.
SUMA Students Participate in Scavenger Hunt with Sustainable Sites
On Saturday, October 20th, around 30 SUMA students participated in the first ever SUMASA Sustainable Scavenger Hunt. The participants were split into five teams and given clues for sustainable sites around Manhattan including a LEED building on the Columbia campus, a solar powered billboard in Times Square, a carbon neutral bakery in NoLita, and ending with drinks under the High Line as a reward for completing the hunt. As well as being a fun break from studying for SUMA students, the event raised $430 for NY Cares Winter Wishes Program, which will provide holiday gifts for disadvantaged children, teens, and families.
World Resources Institute Seminar on Aqueduct Water Risk – Tuesday, October 23rd
Free water risk seminar next Tuesday. Paul Reig is an Associate at the Markets and Enterprise Program. He leads the design and development of the Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas, WRI’s tool for measuring and mapping water risks.
SUMASA Happy Hour – Thursday, October 18th
Join your classmates for happy hour drinks this Thursday at Haakon's Hall! Now that the semester is in full swing, come out and chat about how classes are going and what you're working on!
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