Climate Change: Paul Miller and Bill McKibben in Conversation at the Met – Thursday, May 9th

Following up on DJ Spooky's multimedia work Of Water and Ice, presented at the Met Museum as part of DJ Spooky's yearlong residence, DJ Spooky will be joining environmentalist Bill McKibben in a conversation about climate change and its effect on our planet, our environment and our culture. The panelists share a deep concern for the environment, and marshal their individual and collective creativity to effect positive and sustainable change. Link through for the CU Arts Initiative discount details!

MSSM Student Profile: Megan Farrell

Current M.S. in Sustainability Management student Megan Farrell works in the Sustainable Business Solutions division at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where she focuses on developing strategic solutions to best address the challenges facing her clients, including those related to social, environmental, and economic factors. As a part-time student, Megan has developed a strong rapport with her classmates and faculty, and recognizes that this network will far outlast the program, allowing for continued and robust sharing of ideas between sustainability professionals in years to come.

EI Presentation: James Hansen & Claude Henry – On Carbon Pricing: Some Countries Price Carbon Extensively and Are Prosperous — What About Yours? Monday, April 29th 6pm

The Earth Institute is pleased to present: On Carbon Pricing: Some Countries Price Carbon Extensively and Are Prosperous -- What About Yours? Monday, April 29, 2013 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Columbia University, Morningside Campus, International Affairs Building, Kellogg Center, Room 1501 Moderator: Klaus Lackner, Ewing-Worzel Professor of Geophysics, Department of Earth and Environmental Engineering, Columbia University; Director, Lenfest Center for Sustainable Energy, The Earth Institute, Columbia University. Speakers: James Hansen, Adjunct Professor, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (DEES), Columbia University; Claude Henry, Professor of Innovation and Sustainable Development, Sciences Po Paris, Visiting Professor, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University.

CANCELLED CI3: Columbia Impact Investing Professional Development Training Opportunity – May 3rd and 4th

Interested in a certification that can help build your resume? CI3 is partnering with BSD consulting to provide an opportunity for Columbia Students to receive a two-day GRI training certification (Global Reporting Initiative) at a discounted price for 25 students; first come, first served. The usual student fee is $900 / early bird student fee is $435. Register and pay in the following link. Date: May 3 & 4, 2012. Time: 9 am - 5 pm. Location: 420 West 118th Street, Room 408, International Affairs Building - Columbia University, New York, NY 10027