October is Sustainability Month at the college and campus community members are hosting more than a dozen lectures, workshops and hands-on events that raise awareness, spark discussion and promote personal involvement.
The President’s Sustainability Lecture kicks things off on Oct. 5, when Cornell University Professor Tony Ingraffea presents “Can New York State Transition to Renewable Energy Soon Enough?”
During the month students will host a Walk for Water event to raise money for those in developing areas to have improved access to clean water, there’s a vegan cooking workshop, and on Oct. 12 professor David Hursh will discuss curriculums that promote sustainability.
Cultural Harmony Week activities also coincide with Geneseo’s mission of sustainability.
Here are some of the events. Visit the Office of Sustainability website for a full calendar of Sustainability Month events and detailed descriptions.
- Oct. 5 — President’s Sustainability Lecture featuring Professor Tony Ingraffea on renewable energy needs. (2:30 p.m., College Union Ballroom, with Q & A and reception to follow)
- Oct. 12 — Professor David Hursh discusses curriculum that promotes a sustainability society (2:30 p.m, College Union ballroom)
- Oct. 19 — Vegan cooking workshop with CAS chef Matthew Lawrence (2:30 p.m.)
- Oct. 19 — Cultural Harmony Week Keynote Lecture: Jose Barreiro of the Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian (2:30 p.m., College Union Ballroom)
- Oct. 23 - All member organizations of the Inter Greek Council will participate in a clean-up of Orchard Street and the lower Court Street areas leading up to 68 Court Street. (2 p.m.)
- Oct. 29 — EcoHouse’s 6th annual Walk for Water in which participants walk throughout campus to represent what families in some areas have to do to access clean water. Money raised goes toward clean-water projects in developing areas (1 to 3 p.m., Union patio)