Check out this article from October 25 issue of The Reader on garbage and recycling in Chicago, "Critical Mass."
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Critical Mess, er, Mass - Garbage in Chicago
Check out this article from October 25 issue of The Reader on garbage and recycling in Chicago, "Critical Mass."
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Eyes Wide Open - The Cost of War to Illinois
“An exhibit that speaks directly to our hearts and reminds us of the human cost of war.”
Over 135 pairs of empty combat boots – tagged with the names of
October 31, 2007 8:30AM-7:00PM
Professors Scott Hibbard and Khalil Marrar from the political science department will speak from 6:00-7:30 on the Iraq War
John T. Richardson Library, the Rosati Room 300.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Join Tom at Columbia on Oct 30 - "Artists as Leaders"
The Center for Teaching Excellence at Columbia College and the Chicago Teaching Artists Collective present..
The Politics of Creativity - Artists and Educators as Leaders
When: 7:00 p.m. on Tues., Oct. 30 Where: C33 Space, Columbuia College, 33 E. Congress, first floor
This event will be free and open to the public. Please RSVP to dgodston@sbcglobal.net.
Do you believe that creativity is a national value? Should creativity be a principle to guide progressive public policy and civic engagement? Do artists and other cultural workers have any special set of values, skills or experience that might make them excellent leaders in the public sector? Do creative professionals have any special civic obligations as citizen-creators? Join us for an evening of conversation around the issues of creativity, power and leadership. The session will be kicked off by Tom Tresser, a long-time cultural activist and educator. If you'd like to read an essay on the subject, go to www.tresser.com/manifesto.html.
Joining Tom will be Susan Eleuterio exchange views. An open dialogue session follows. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 30, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the C33 Space (33. E. Congress).
The Center for Teaching Excellence supports the continuing efforts of all Columbia faculty members to become more informed, confident, creative, and reflective practitioners of the art of teaching, thereby enhancing the quality of learning for a diverse community of students. Online at http://www.colum.edu/CTE/About/index.php.
The Chicago Teaching Artists Collective is a volunteer-based network of artists from all disciplines working together to build the field of the artist as teacher on local, national, and global levels. The CTAC is equally interested in the material as well as the aesthetic concerns of teaching artists; and living a functional lifestyle as well as pursuing the pedagogical, philosophical, spiritual, and social implications of our work. web site: http://chicagoteachingartist.typepad.com/collective
About the Presenters:
Tom Tresser is a consultant, producer, educator and trainer who can help individuals, companies and communities leverage and amplify their creative assets in order to make meaning, solve problems, create economic value and trigger civic engagement. To find out more about Tom, visit www.tresser.com.
Susan Eleuterio is a folklorist, writer and educator and a volunteer workshop leader for the Neighborhood Writing Alliance. She is an active member of Chicagi Code Pink and NW Indiana Code Pink, which uses theater and other creative arts to organize for peace and other civic engagement.
The Politics of Creativity - Artists and Educators as Leaders
When: 7:00 p.m. on Tues., Oct. 30 Where: C33 Space, Columbuia College, 33 E. Congress, first floor
This event will be free and open to the public. Please RSVP to dgodston@sbcglobal.net.
Do you believe that creativity is a national value? Should creativity be a principle to guide progressive public policy and civic engagement? Do artists and other cultural workers have any special set of values, skills or experience that might make them excellent leaders in the public sector? Do creative professionals have any special civic obligations as citizen-creators? Join us for an evening of conversation around the issues of creativity, power and leadership. The session will be kicked off by Tom Tresser, a long-time cultural activist and educator. If you'd like to read an essay on the subject, go to www.tresser.com/manifesto.html.
Joining Tom will be Susan Eleuterio exchange views. An open dialogue session follows. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 30, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the C33 Space (33. E. Congress).
The Center for Teaching Excellence supports the continuing efforts of all Columbia faculty members to become more informed, confident, creative, and reflective practitioners of the art of teaching, thereby enhancing the quality of learning for a diverse community of students. Online at http://www.colum.edu/CTE/About/index.php.The Chicago Teaching Artists Collective is a volunteer-based network of artists from all disciplines working together to build the field of the artist as teacher on local, national, and global levels. The CTAC is equally interested in the material as well as the aesthetic concerns of teaching artists; and living a functional lifestyle as well as pursuing the pedagogical, philosophical, spiritual, and social implications of our work. web site: http://chicagoteachingartist.typepad.com/collective
About the Presenters:
Tom Tresser is a consultant, producer, educator and trainer who can help individuals, companies and communities leverage and amplify their creative assets in order to make meaning, solve problems, create economic value and trigger civic engagement. To find out more about Tom, visit www.tresser.com.
Susan Eleuterio is a folklorist, writer and educator and a volunteer workshop leader for the Neighborhood Writing Alliance. She is an active member of Chicagi Code Pink and NW Indiana Code Pink, which uses theater and other creative arts to organize for peace and other civic engagement.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Get Smart About Recycling
Mike McNamme, Director of Recycling for the Chicago Resource Center joined us on October 23 to help us get smart on recycling in Chicago and at the School. For over 30 years, the Resource Center, a non-profit environmental education organization, has led the way in demonstrating innovative techniques for recycling and reusing materials. They provide recycling services for several of the school's buildings.We watched a video clip showing the work of photographer Chris Jordan. His "Running the Numbers" series dramatically visualize the tons of waste we produce in the U.S. every day.
Online Videos by Veoh.com
You can make difference! Download "21 Things you Can Recycle". Get background info on recycling from Earth911.
Sierra Club Magazine "Go Big Green" covers the nation's top 10 green colleges. Download article.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Take a Test to See Which Candidate You Agree With
You can take a quick 11 question test to see which Presidential candidate most closely agrees with you. Go to : http://www.wqad.com/Global/link.asp?L=259460
Types of Social Change Organizations
Here is the presentation on types of social change organizations. This framework is borrowed from the Midwest Academy, one of America's premiere community organizing training centers.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
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