Category: SUMA Students

Chasing Ice Documentary – Free Ticket Offer for November 9th Screening

The Environmental Law Society is offering free tickets to the showing of the documentary, Chasing Ice (http://www.chasingice.com/). It will be shown at the Village Cinema 22 East 12th Street on the evening of November 9th at 7pm. If you are interested in taking advantage of the ticket offer, email Scott Miller by end of day Tuesday, October 30th: srm2161@columbia.edu

SUMASA “On Cities” Screening – Monday, October 22nd

On October 22nd, SUMASA is hosting a screening of “On Cities: A Virtual Gathering”. The event involves a screening of a 3 part non-verbal film about life in cities broadcast simultaneously in 30 global venues. After each part of the film, there will be a discussion about the themes in the film, including "What can urban history teach us?" and "What are the scope of urban challenges?". The Columbia discussion will be led by faculty with specialities in sustainability and urban planning.

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.