Calendar

Apr
17
Thu
Sustainability Center Hosting Student Panel on Food Security @ University of Idaho Commons, Crest Room, 4th Floor
Apr 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

WHAT:          The University of Idaho Sustainability Center is hosting an interdisciplinary, student-led panel discussion on the future of food entitled, “Feeding the Future”.

DETAILS:     Students from International Studies, Agricultural Economics, Bioregional Planning, and Business will discuss complex food systems issues in a panel discussion hosted and moderated by the University of Idaho Sustainability Center. Topics will range from the value of sustainable agriculture practices to finding the balance between using acreage for biofuels versus food production. Audience members will have the opportunity to participate in the discussion with questions, and pizza will be provided for attendees. The diverse viewpoints and backgrounds of the student panelists will provide an opportunity to learn about the importance of finding collaborative solutions to global food issues.

WHERE:        University of Idaho Commons, Crest Room, 4th Floor

Sep
18
Thu
Walter Echo-Hawk Visiting University of Idaho @ Menard Law Building, Courtroom
Sep 18 @ 10:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Walter Echo-Hawk (Pawnee Tribe) is a Native American attorney, speaker, activist and author. He will be discussing his new book, “In the Light of Justice: The Rise of Human Rights in Native America and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.”

Jan
20
Tue
Future of Geothermal Energy @ 1912 Center
Jan 20 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Can geothermal energy aid in mitigating climate change?  University of Idaho PhD candidate Cary Lindsey will give a talk on the “Future of Geothermal Energy” Tuesday, January 20, in the 1912 Center Fiske Room at 7:30 p.m.  She will discuss her research from Yellowstone Park and other “hot spots” as well as local geothermal projects. This presentation is sponsored by PESC and the UUCP Environmental Task Force. For further information, contact Pat Rathmann.

Feb
26
Thu
Geothermal Energy Talk @ University of Idaho, Jansen Engineering Bldg., Room 104
Feb 26 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Can geothermal energy aid in mitigating climate change? University of Idaho PhD student Cary Lindsey will give a talk on the “Geothermal Energy: An overview of this renewable energy resource and its place in Idaho’s energy future ” on Thursday, Feb 26, in the UI Jansen Engineering Room 104 at 7:00pm. She will give an overview of geothermal energy including her research from Yellowstone Park and other “hot spots” and discuss geothermal energy opportunities in Idaho. This presentation is sponsored by the UUCP Environmental Task Force and the Palouse Environmental Sustainability Coalition. The public is invited.

Mar
7
Sat
Winter Market: Table for Paradise Ridge Defense Coalition petition @ 1912 Center Plaza
Mar 7 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Winter Market: WIRT information table with donation envelopes and the Paradise Ridge Defense Coalition petition for Highway 95 safety measures, on the 1912 Center Plaza if weather permits.

Aug
20
Sat
UI Palousafest @ University of Idaho
Aug 20 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Booth to welcome students

Jan
16
Mon
Film on Climate Change: “Before the Flood” @ Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre
Jan 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

The showing of this film is cosponsored by the Palouse Environmental Sustainability Coalition (PESCI) and the Unitarian-Universalist Church of the Palouse Environmental Task Force.

Come, join us to learn and discuss.

Jan
23
Mon
Film on Climate Change: “Years of Living Dangerously II—A Race Against Time” @ Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre
Jan 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

The showing of this film is cosponsored by the Palouse Environmental Sustainability Coalition (PESCI) and the Unitarian-Universalist Church of the Palouse Environmental Task Force.

Come, join us to learn and discuss.

Jan
30
Mon
Film on Climate Change: “Years of Living Dangerously II—The Uprooted and Fueling the Fire” @ Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre
Jan 30 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

The showing of this film is cosponsored by the Palouse Environmental Sustainability Coalition (PESCI) and the Unitarian-Universalist Church of the Palouse Environmental Task Force.

Come, join us to learn and discuss.

Feb
6
Mon
Film on Climate Change: “Years of Living Dangerously II—The Collapse of the Oceans is Priceless” @ Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre
Feb 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

The showing of this film is cosponsored by the Palouse Environmental Sustainability Coalition (PESCI) and the Unitarian-Universalist Church of the Palouse Environmental Task Force.

Come, join us to learn and discuss.

Feb
20
Mon
Film on Climate Change: “Years of Living Dangerously II—Safe Passage and Uprising” @ Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre
Feb 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

The showing of this film is cosponsored by the Palouse Environmental Sustainability Coalition (PESCI) and the Unitarian-Universalist Church of the Palouse Environmental Task Force.

Come, join us to learn and discuss.

Feb
27
Mon
A Bil Nye film on climate change @ Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre
Feb 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

The showing of this film is cosponsored by the Palouse Environmental Sustainability Coalition (PESCI) and the Unitarian-Universalist Church of the Palouse Environmental Task Force.

Come, join us to learn and discuss.

Apr
27
Thu
Green Your Future @ University of Idaho Commons
Apr 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Learn about Green careers.

Jul
1
Sat
Classic Films pertinent to the current US Administration @ Unitarian Universalist Church of the Palouse
Jul 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

DATES/TIMES TBA (sometime in July)