Author, environmentalist and activist Bill McKibben urged U-M students for their support Friday in a campaign to help prevent catastrophic climate change due largely to the burning of fossil fuels.
"We really are up against it. The swift deterioration of the physical conditions around the planet in the last couple of years has been staggering," said McKibben, author of the 1989 book “The End of Nature” and co-founder and chairman of 350.org, which describes itself as a global grassroots campaign to solve the climate crisis.
The leaves are hinting at a change and the crisp air of autumn is on its way. What better time of year to kick your running legs into gear than with a morning run through the Arb? The 2nd annual Run for the Arb 5k will take place at 9am on September 29th. Registration is $25 and includes a T-Shirt.
All proceeds will go to the Arb and Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Space is limited, so register online soon: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/happening/rfta2012.asp
Yes, the rumors are true. The epic (and we do NOT use that word lightly) SNRE barbecue event of the year is on! You definitely don't want to miss this (and you might event want to help make it happen--more on that below).
We will have delicious microbrews from local breweries!
We will have tasty, slow cooked food for all dietary persuasions!
It is going to be fantastic and what better way to kick off the new school year than with all of the above and the good company of your fellow SNREds?
What: 2012 Pig Roast & Produce
Calling all students to the first SNRE town hall of the year! We want your feedback!
Please join us to share your views on the first weeks of the fall semester and to discuss paths forward for our fair institution. StudGov representatives will be in Dana 1040 at 4:30pm on Sept. 19 to facilitate a discussion on any and all matters regarding the SNRE student experience.
Students are strongly encourage to attend. Weather and can-do spirits permitting, we'll likely head to Dominick's following the meeting (~6pm) to kick back and continue the conversation.
The School of Natural Resources and Environment is seeking applicants for a full”time, nine”month faculty position in sustainable food systems. SNRE’s mission is to contribute to the protection of the Earth’s resources and the achievement of a sustainable society.
Don Miskell of Boffa Miskell in New Zealand gives this annual Landscape Architecture address Nov. 12 at 5 p.m., in Room 1040 of the Dana Building. He will explore plans for the redesign and rebuilding of Christchurch, New Zealand's second-laregest urban area.
