EVENTS   

 

All events are open to students, faculty, staff, and the general public free of charge. Unless otherwise noted, events will be held in the Moraine Valley Library.

Spring 2009 Events
Garbage Land Open Book Discussion for Students, Community Members, Staff and Faculty
January 28, 2-3:30 p.m.
You are invited to join librarians Joe Mullarkey and Marea Kahn in an open discussion about Garbage Land and the themes presented in Garbage Land. No lectures, no professors, no panel discussion at this event. We want to hear your views!

Taking Action on Climate Change: A National Teach-In and Call to Action
February 5, 2008, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
(Film showing and discussion from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 2-3:30 p.m.).
The Moraine Valley Biology Club invites our college community to participate in this national event that will be held at campuses across the United States. Join us for film showings, discussion, and, most importantly, letter writing and petitions to our national leaders calling on them to keep campaign promises on climate change. For more information visit, Nationalteachin.org.

Controlling Carbon Emissions with Trading Markets
February 12, 12:30 p.m.
Ever heard of a market for carbon emissions? Carbon markets offer great promise in regulating and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Dr. Gregory Sierra, Profess of Accounting at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and former Economist for the Federal Reserve System, will discuss how these markets are structured, the possibilities they represent, and alternative policies to carbon markets such as tax laws.

Striving for Sustainable Communities: Area Leaders Discuss Green Efforts in our Region
March 25, 1 p.m.
Students, community members, faculty and staff are invited to attend this panel discussion focusing on sustainability initiatives in the Southwest Suburbs. How do we build sustainable communities? Panel members will discuss their successes and consider the obstacles that are ahead. Panel members will include:

Jerry Bennett, Mayor of Palos Hills
Daniel J. McLaughlin, Mayor of Orland Park
Reggie Greenwood, Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation
David Chandler, Center for Neighborhood Technology
Chris Slattery, The Delta Institute

Green Team and Sustainability Update: What's Happening at Moraine Valley and What Lies Ahead
April 22, 1 p.m.
Join us as members of Moraine Valley's Green Team discuss the sustainability efforts going on around campus and challenges the lie ahead.


Fall 2008 Past Events
Opening Lecture: Understanding Climate Change featuring Dr. Jan Hessler
Sept. 24, 1 p.m., Library Lounge
Argonne National Laboratory physicist discusses the evidence and implications of climate change.
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Fall Panel Discussion: The Cycle of Stuff: How the Things We Consume Impact Our World
Oct. 15, noon, Library Lounge
Moraine Valley faculty members examine the impact we are having on our world.
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Film Showing: Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth
Nov. 6, 12:30 p.m.
A free viewing of this history-making film.

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Review of Garbage Land
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