Monday, September 20, 2010

This Week in Themester - September 20-26

The following events are associated with Themester: sustain•ability: Thriving on a Small Planet.

All events listed are open to the public and all are free except those designated with a $.

For dates, times and updates to this list see, This Week in Themester at http://themester.indiana.edu/events/thisweek.shtml

PUBLIC LECTURE: Textile artist Carmen Benavente, author of Embroiderers of Ninhue COLL-T 200 LECTURE: Critical Thinking about Sustainability (Christine Barbour, Department of Political Science)

Simply Living Fair & Midwest Permaculture Convergence ~ A Bloomington community event, $ ~

COLL-T 200 LECTURE: The Energy Challenge – Meeting environmental goals while providing reliable, affordable electricity (Mariann Quinn, Director of Environmental Policy Analysis and Strategy for Duke Energy)

PUBLIC LECTURE: The Evolution of Global Income Inequality (Glenn Firebaugh, Pennsylvania State University)

OPENING RECEPTION: Exhibition: African Reinventions: Reused Materials in Popular Culture. Exhibit runs through December 19.

Sustainability-themed tours at the IU Art Museum start September 23. Scheduled in advance by contacting the IUAM Tour coordinator (855-7719 or prahn@indiana.edu).

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