M.S. in Sustainability Management (MSSM) professor Judy Sandford is Senior Strategist of Sustainability Communications, at Addison – a brand strategy and communications design firm. She founded Addison’s sustainability practice in 2007, and consults with some of the world’s largest corporations on best practices in sustainability reporting and related communications. This semester, Judy will be teaching Sustainability Communication Strategy and Reporting. Read more about her on the Earth Institute's Blog!
Spring Semester Kick-Off Happy Hour – Wednesday, January 23rd 8pm at Lura
Join us on Wednesday for Happy Hour to kick-off the new semester the right way - with our SUMA friends and classmates! We'll be meeting at Lura Restaurant and Bar where there will be $5 well drink specials. Swap stories of winter break adventures, learn more about classes you're considering, and welcome new students to the fold!
Cities and Climate Change Panel at The New York Academy of Sciences – Thursday, January 24th
The Nature Conservancy and The New York Academy of Sciences are partnering for a second year to present a series of public fora on conservation and conservation science issues of moment. This panel on climate change and cities is the first in the three-part series will convene world-class thinkers for discussions on several of the most pressing global challenges our planet faces. It will be held at The New York Academy of Sciences on Thursday, January 24th at 6:30pm.
SUMA Net Impact Chapter – Call for Student Leaders – Deadline Friday, January 25th
The deadline is Friday, January 25th to express interest in taking a leadership role or participating in a newly established SUMA Net Impact Chapter. Leadership positions are available, and they are currently seeking students interested in taking leadership roles as Co-President, VP of External Relations & Outreach, VP of Events, VP of Careers and VP of Alumni. Read on for more information!
92nd Street Y Presentation: Al Gore with Charlie Rose – Tuesday, January 29th
Join the 92nd Street Y as the former vice president and #1 New York Times bestselling author of An Inconvenient Truth delivers his visionary assessment of how our planet will change in the decades to come. Al Gore discusses six critical drivers of global change laid out in his new book, The Future and surveys our planet’s beclouded horizon to offer a sober, learned and ultimately hopeful forecast. The event is Tuesday, January 29th at 8pm at the 92nd Street Y.
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