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  1. TED Talk: Eco Edition Series - September 2023

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    TED Talk: Eco Edition Series

    September's TED Talk: Eco-Edition discussion was hosted by iSEE Greener Campus Intern, Lina Avalos. Avalos gave a powerful presentation on the subject of environmental justice, diving into the basics of the subject, as well as her own personal experience with E-J growing up in Chicago. 

    If you missed the discussion or would like to reference any materials Avalos presented, see the attached file.

    iSEE's TED Talk: Eco-Edition series will be back in November for a discussion on recycling!

  2. TED Talk: Eco Edition Series - April 2023

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    TED Talk: Eco Edition Series

    April's TED Talk: Eco-Edition discussion was hosted by iSEE Sustainability Intern, Emily Dickett. Dickett led the group in a powerful discussion on climate change activism and how to engage peers in the important matter.

    If you missed the discussion or would like to reference any materials Dickett presented, see the attached file.

    Like most of us, the TED Talk: Eco-Edition series is taking a summer break! Stay tuned for the first discussion of the 2023-2024 school year in August. 

  3. TED Talk: Eco Edition Series - March 2023

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    TED Talk: Eco Edition Series

    March's TED Talk: Eco-Edition discussion was hosted by iSEE Graduate Educational Intern, Paul Gharzouzi. Gharzouzi led the group in a powerful discussion on environmental hazards and how we can increase community resilience both in smaller and larger communities. 

    If you missed the discussion or would like to reference any materials Gharzouzi presented, see the attached file.

     

  4. TED Talk: Eco Edition Series - February 2023

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    TED Talk: Eco Edition Series

    February's TED Talk: Eco-Edition discussion was hosted by Professor Megan Matthews. Matthews led the group in an insightful discussion on renewable energy and what really needs to be done in order to achieve a greener future. 

    If you missed the discussion or would like to reference any materials Matthews presented, see the attached file.

  6. TED Talk: Eco-Edition Series - America Recycles Day on 11/15/22!

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    America Recycles Day
    TED Talk: Eco Edition Series
    Zero Waste Outreach & Presentations

    Join us for iSEE's November TED Talk: Eco-Edition event in celebration of America Recycles Day! F&S Zero Waste Coordinator, Daphne Hulse, and Waste Management intern, Shreya Mahajan, will host the discussion on zero waste initiatives and its significance.

  7. TED Talk: Eco-Edition Series - Campus Sustainability Month 10/26/22

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    TED Talk: Eco Edition Series
    Campus Sustainability Month

    The October - Campus Sustainability Month TED Talk: Eco-Edition Series event was held on 10/26/22. Lucy Nifong led a thought-provoking and inspiring discussion around the topic of “climate action needs new frontline leadership.” For those that could not make it, I attached her PowerPoint presentation and hope you take the time to watch the TED Talk by Ozawa Bineshi Albert.

  8. Campus Sustainability Month Activities - Oct 2022

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    Campus Sustainability Month
    Campus Sustainability Month - Waste Reduction Challenge
    Clean up campus
    Student Sustainability Leadership Council (SSLC)
    Student Sustainability Committee (SSC)
    TED Talk: Eco Edition Series
    Students for Environmental Concerns (SECS)

    One of our favorite times of the year is almost here… Campus Sustainability Month! Below is a highlight of major events and programs happening this October, though check out the iSEE Sustainability Calendar for the full list. This is the perfect time to take action and show your support for environmental consciousness (and the Illinois Climate Action Plan!). I look forward to seeing you across campus!

     

  9. TED Talk: Eco-Edition Series - Geothermal Energy

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    TED Talk: Eco Edition Series

    We are very appreciative of Dr. Andrew Stumpf and Dr. Tugce Baser for leading the discussion on geothermal energy on 9-19-22. Please see the attached PowerPoint presentation for an overview of the information provided during the event. Below are additional resources and opportunities to get further involved on the topic:

  10. TED Talk: Eco-Edition Series - 8/31/22

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    TED Talk: Eco Edition Series

    The four co-presidents of the Student Sustainability Leadership Council: Danika Ford, Maiah Caise, Owen Jennings, and Jack Reicherts, led the TED Talk: Eco-Edition Series on 8/31/22. Together, we watched a TED Talk by Michael Cyr: "stop thinking recycling is sustainable". Attached is their presentation. 

  11. Upcoming sustainability events - August 2022

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    TED Talk: Eco Edition Series
    Urbana Park District (UPD) Climate Action, Resilience, Education and Sustainability (CARES) Plan
    Facilitate campus-wide sustainability events
    Guest Speakers for Sustainability Topics

    The semester is right around the corner. Welcome back to campus! You are invited to several upcoming climate-related events:

  15. TED Talk: Eco-Edition - Celebrating Pride Month and Juneteenth

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    TED Talk: Eco Edition Series

    We have a lot to celebrate this month, including Pride Month and Juneteenth! In the spirit of celebrating achievements, we also acknowledge challenges we continue to face and we may find ourselves discouraged and overwhelmed. I hope you can join us on Zoom this Wednesday, 6/15 from 7-8 PM for the June TED Talk: Eco-Edition event which will focus on overcoming barriers. After watching a pre-recorded TED Talk, we will discuss in the context of sustainability action how we can persist beyond the challenges to empower a climate-conscious society.

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