Happening @ Michigan https://events.umich.edu/list/rss RSS Feed for Happening @ Michigan Events at the University of Michigan. SEAS Celebrating our Diversity through Inclusion Mixer (November 6, 2017 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/45983 45983-10344521@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, November 6, 2017 12:00pm
Location: Dana Natural Resources Building
Organized By: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Mixer to celebrate our SEAS faculty, staff and student community members of various social identities: first generation college students, parents, from an underrepresented racial and/ or ethnic background, born outiside the US, LGBTQ, not able- bodied, all income levels and anyone who embraces diversity in all its forms.

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Social / Informal Gathering Thu, 19 Oct 2017 14:03:13 -0400 2017-11-06T12:00:00-05:00 2017-11-06T14:00:00-05:00 Dana Natural Resources Building Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Social / Informal Gathering Dana Natural Resources Building
SEAS Fall Open House (November 10, 2017 10:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/43889 43889-9852288@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, November 10, 2017 10:30am
Location: Dana Natural Resources Building
Organized By: SEAS Admissions

About
The 2017 SEAS Open House is your opportunity to learn more about The School for Environment & Sustainability at the University of Michigan. On November 10th, you're invited to meet our community of faculty, staff and students. The agenda includes an information fair, faculty and student panels, lunch, and a tour of our Gold LEED certified Dana Building.

Please RSVP here: https://2017seasfallopenhouse.splashthat.com/

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Reception / Open House Fri, 08 Sep 2017 10:24:45 -0400 2017-11-10T10:30:00-05:00 2017-11-10T13:00:00-05:00 Dana Natural Resources Building SEAS Admissions Reception / Open House Dana Natural Resources Building
Pizza with the Professors (November 13, 2017 5:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/46604 46604-10566954@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, November 13, 2017 5:00pm
Location: Dana Natural Resources Building
Organized By: Program in the Environment (PitE)

This is an opportunity for PitE students to meet with environment course instructors, ask questions, and learn more about their courses over pizza.

Please contact Program in the Environment (PitE) with more questions at 734-763-5065 or by email to environment.program@umich.edu

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Other Wed, 08 Nov 2017 07:48:33 -0500 2017-11-13T17:00:00-05:00 2017-11-13T18:00:00-05:00 Dana Natural Resources Building Program in the Environment (PitE) Other Dana Natural Resources Building
Unnatural Disasters: The Environmental and Climate Justice Dimensions of Natural Hazards (November 14, 2017 4:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/46796 46796-10633977@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, November 14, 2017 4:30pm
Location: Dana Natural Resources Building
Organized By: School for Environment and Sustainability

a small-group discussion with DEI guest speakers Elizabeth Yeampierre and Dorthea Thomas for an in-depth discussion of the environmental justice implications following the impact of natural hazards. See announcement below for more information.

In the wake of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria and the recent Central Mexico earthquake, we will be hosting this timely discussion examining and reflecting on recent natural hazards. All are welcome!

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Lecture / Discussion Tue, 14 Nov 2017 09:20:34 -0500 2017-11-14T16:30:00-05:00 2017-11-14T17:30:00-05:00 Dana Natural Resources Building School for Environment and Sustainability Lecture / Discussion Dana Natural Resources Building
U-M Biological Station Information Session (November 14, 2017 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/46229 46229-10421233@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, November 14, 2017 6:00pm
Location: Dana Natural Resources Building
Organized By: University of Michigan Biological Station

Anyone who wants to learn more about earning credits and gaining research experience next spring and/or summer should attend this information session. We will discuss our 2018 course offerings and have past students explain why our field courses are among their favorite Michigan experiences.

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Workshop / Seminar Thu, 09 Nov 2017 09:31:23 -0500 2017-11-14T18:00:00-05:00 2017-11-14T19:00:00-05:00 Dana Natural Resources Building University of Michigan Biological Station Workshop / Seminar Students in the field collecting worms from leaf litter
"Drones are here! How to use unmanned Aerial Systems for Environmental and Sustainability Applications (November 17, 2017 3:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/46785 46785-10625673@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, November 17, 2017 3:00pm
Location: Dana Natural Resources Building
Organized By: School for Environment and Sustainability

Dr. Kevin Adkins holds bachelor (UM), master (UM), and doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering. He is presently an Assistant Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL. Professor Adkins’ interests include unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and their applications, boundary layer and aviation meteorology, and aircraft flight-test. Dr. Adkins’ present research involves using UAS and numerical methods to analyze changes to near-surface meteorology within wind turbine array boundary layers and on-farm research investigating how UAS are best integrated into crop management practices.


Dr. Adkins participated in the initial development of Embry-Riddle’s UAS curriculum and presently serves as a subject matter expert for the Unmanned Safety Institute (USI), the world’s leading provider of UAS safety education and training services to industry and academic institutions, and co-authored their textbook, Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Safety. Professor Adkins helped spearhead the University’s first FAA Section 333 exemption in support of academic research and now conducts research as a FAA certificated Part 107 remote pilot.


Prior to coming to Embry-Riddle, Kevin spent time as an officer and pilot in the United States Air Force and spent over a decade in engineering industry. While in industry, Kevin served as both an aircraft design and lead flight-test engineer. In addition to this, Professor Adkins has worked with NASA on the X-38 CRV and is an active pilot.

Coffee and snacks to be served!

This lecture is part of “Informatics Days” - for full details and to RSVP visit https://goo.gl/PtDrCn

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Lecture / Discussion Tue, 14 Nov 2017 09:23:20 -0500 2017-11-17T15:00:00-05:00 2017-11-17T16:30:00-05:00 Dana Natural Resources Building School for Environment and Sustainability Lecture / Discussion Dana Natural Resources Building
NOSB Great Lakes Bowl- Volunteer Opportunity (Final Call) (February 3, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/46977 46977-10714029@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 3, 2018 9:00am
Location: Dana Natural Resources Building
Organized By: School for Environment and Sustainability

WHAT is it?
The NOSB Great Lakes Bowl

WHERE is it?
Dana Building (SEAS)

WHEN
Saturday, February 3, 2018

WHY should I care?
You'll get to...
-Engage with a fantastic group of people (Michigan Sea Grant, fellow U of M students, local organizations/agencies, and more!)
-Assist in operating one of many NOSB regional quiz-bowl competitions taking place across the U.S.
-Inspire local competing high school students with your experiences and stories
-Test your knowledge in Great Lakes and ocean science
-Feast on tons of free food
-Receive a free T shirt designed by talented folks at Michigan Sea Grant
-HAVE FUN!!!
If you're interested, please add your name to the Google Sheet attached in link below.

IMPORTANT TIMELINE!
-You MUST have your name on the sign-up sheet by December 2nd, 2017, to be submitted for the background check (note: If you completed the background check last year, please indicate this on the excel sheet. You won't have to complete another one this year).
-Code of Conduct training must also be completed and can be found at the provided link below. This will only take a few minutes of your time.

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Other Tue, 21 Nov 2017 13:36:42 -0500 2018-02-03T09:00:00-05:00 2018-02-03T17:00:00-05:00 Dana Natural Resources Building School for Environment and Sustainability Other Dana Natural Resources Building
U-M Biological Station Information Session (February 8, 2018 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/48399 48399-11230610@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 8, 2018 6:00pm
Location: Dana Natural Resources Building
Organized By: University of Michigan Biological Station

Interested in the U-M Biological Station? Come learn more about earning credits, gaining research experience, and spending the spring and/or summer at our field station in beautiful Northern Michigan. UMBS professors and staff will be on hand to answer questions and discuss 2018 course offerings.

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Rally / Mass Meeting Fri, 26 Jan 2018 12:32:12 -0500 2018-02-08T18:00:00-05:00 2018-02-08T19:00:00-05:00 Dana Natural Resources Building University of Michigan Biological Station Rally / Mass Meeting Photo by Maddie Parsnick
PitE Internship Information Session (February 19, 2018 5:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/48117 48117-11180660@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, February 19, 2018 5:30pm
Location: Dana Natural Resources Building
Organized By: Program in the Environment (PitE)

During this info session, faculty & advisors will discuss strategies to finding an internship that works for you. Employers will talk about what they look for when hiring, and student interns will talk about the benefit & value of an internship, and give advice on how to make the most of the experience. Ideal for any student interested in environment or sustainability. Food will be provided.

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Other Thu, 08 Feb 2018 14:33:05 -0500 2018-02-19T17:30:00-05:00 2018-02-19T19:00:00-05:00 Dana Natural Resources Building Program in the Environment (PitE) Other Dana Natural Resources Building
VegWeek 2018 at the University of Michigan (March 13, 2018 7:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/50525 50525-11791010@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 7:00pm
Location: Dana Natural Resources Building
Organized By: University of Michigan Sustainable Food Program (UMSFP)

VegWeek is a week dedicated to animals, the environment, and health. From March 12-16, the Michigan Animal Respect Society (MARS), in partnership with Michigan Dining, the University of Michigan Sustainable Food Program (UMSFP), the Campus Farm at the University of Michigan, and Planet Blue Student Leaders, will be hosting a 5-day series of events surrounding the ethical, environmental, and health benefits of a plant-based diet.

Monday-Friday (Mar 12-16): MDining will be showcasing veg offerings throughout dining halls!

Tuesday (Mar 13 - 7-8:30pm Dana 1040): Dr. Joel Kahn - America's Healthy Heart Doc - an MD alum from the U of M and cardiologist, will be lecturing on the health benefits of plant-based diets. The talk will be accompanied by delicious, heart-healthy samples.

Wednesday (Mar 14 - 7-9pm Dana 1040): MARS will be co-hosting a screening of the documentary FORKS OVER KNIVES with UMSFP. The film will be accompanied by a catered dinner from Jerusalem Garden and a Q&A with Marc Ramirez, a former UM Football Player whose life was drastically changed after watching the film.

Thursday (Mar 15 - 7-8:30pm Dana 1040): MARS will be hosting a panel of UM professors that have adopted a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. They will be presenting on topics of public health, environmental sustainability, and ethics. The lineup of professors includes Debra Levantrosser (Engineering), Dr. James Gramprie (Medicine), Dr. Mark Hunter (Ecology), Luis Sfeir-Younis (Sociology), and Fern Macdougal (Sustainable Food Systems). The talks will be accompanied by free chili and cookies from Debra Levantrosser's vegan food truck, Shimmy Shack!

Friday: (Mar 16 - 5-7:30pm Dana 1040): Eating for World Peace: VegWeek Finale at the U of M: The final day of VegWeek will showcase a buffet put on by MDining, Planet Blue Student Leaders, UMSFP, FCF, and MARS. In order to highlight sustainable eating, the menu will be entirely plant-based, incorporate Campus Farm produce, and some dishes will highlight the problem of food waste. Before the dinner, Dr. Will Tuttle (author of the acclaimed best-seller, The World Peace Diet) and Daniel McKernan (Founder & Executive Director of Barn Sanctuary) will discuss the environmental and ethical benefits of a plant-centric diet.

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Well-being Sun, 11 Mar 2018 20:03:40 -0400 2018-03-13T19:00:00-04:00 2018-03-13T20:30:00-04:00 Dana Natural Resources Building University of Michigan Sustainable Food Program (UMSFP) Well-being VegWeek 2018
Just Sustainabilities in Policy, Planning and Practice: Presentation by Julian Agyeman, PhD (March 14, 2018 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/50272 50272-11698729@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, March 14, 2018 4:00pm
Location: Dana Natural Resources Building
Organized By: SNRE Diversity Equity & Inclusion

Please join us Wednesday, March 14 in the Samuel T. Dana Building, room 1040 from 4-5:30pm for a School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) DEI presentation by Dr. Julian Agyeman, Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning at Tufts University. Agyeman is the originator of the concept of ‘just sustainabilities‘ - the full integration of social justice and sustainability.

A recognized expert in critical urban studies and environmental social science, he is in the top 15 US and Canadian urban planning faculty in 2018 ranked by Google Scholar citations. He was co-founder in 1988, and chair until 1994, of the Black Environment Network (BEN), the first environmental justice-based organization of its kind in Britain. He was co-founder in 1996, and is now Editor-in-Chief of Local Environment: The International Journal of Justice and Sustainability. He is Series Editor of Just Sustainabilities: Policy, Planning and Practice published by Zed Books and Co-Editor of the Routledge Series Equity, Justice and the Sustainable City.

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Presentation Tue, 20 Feb 2018 09:47:20 -0500 2018-03-14T16:00:00-04:00 2018-03-14T17:30:00-04:00 Dana Natural Resources Building SNRE Diversity Equity & Inclusion Presentation March DEI Speaker at SEAS
PitE Alumni Career Panel (March 19, 2018 5:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/51170 51170-12010117@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, March 19, 2018 5:30pm
Location: Dana Natural Resources Building
Organized By: Program in the Environment (PitE)

5 PitE Alumni will be at this event to offer advice on preparing for your own career in the environment! Urban Planning: Capital Area Transportation Authority; Environmental Analyst: Michigan Dept of Environmental Quality; Manager: UM Sustainable Food Program; Stewardship Coordinator: City of Ann Arbor; Volunteer Coordinator: Food Gatherers.

Light refreshments will be provided!

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Careers / Jobs Mon, 19 Mar 2018 13:53:01 -0400 2018-03-19T17:30:00-04:00 2018-03-19T19:00:00-04:00 Dana Natural Resources Building Program in the Environment (PitE) Careers / Jobs Dana Natural Resources Building
PitE Alumni Career Panel (March 19, 2018 5:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/50721 50721-11859072@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, March 19, 2018 5:30pm
Location: Dana Natural Resources Building
Organized By: Program in the Environment (PitE)

Join us for the Pite Alumni Career Panel to hear about what alumni are doing after graduation! The panel will feature alumni in sustainability and environmental business, conservation and environmental advocacy, transportation planning, graduate school, and environmental communication.

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Careers / Jobs Tue, 06 Mar 2018 09:32:40 -0500 2018-03-19T17:30:00-04:00 2018-03-19T19:00:00-04:00 Dana Natural Resources Building Program in the Environment (PitE) Careers / Jobs Dana Natural Resources Building
PitE Pizza with the Professors (March 20, 2018 5:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/48115 48115-11180658@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, March 20, 2018 5:00pm
Location: Dana Natural Resources Building
Organized By: Program in the Environment (PitE)

This is an opportunity for PitE students to meet with environment course instructors, ask questions, and learn more about their courses over pizza.

Please contact Program in the Environment (PitE) with more questions at 734-763-5065 or by email to environment.program@umich.edu

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Other Thu, 04 Jan 2018 12:54:47 -0500 2018-03-20T17:00:00-04:00 2018-03-20T18:00:00-04:00 Dana Natural Resources Building Program in the Environment (PitE) Other Dana Natural Resources Building
PitE Midnight Breakfast (April 18, 2018 11:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/48114 48114-11180657@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 11:00pm
Location: Dana Natural Resources Building
Organized By: Program in the Environment (PitE)

PitE students can take a study break and enjoy a free hot, catered breakfast buffet!

Please contact Program in the Environment (PitE) with more questions at 734-763-5065 or by email to environment.program@umich.edu

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Other Thu, 04 Jan 2018 12:52:09 -0500 2018-04-18T23:00:00-04:00 2018-04-19T01:00:00-04:00 Dana Natural Resources Building Program in the Environment (PitE) Other Dana Natural Resources Building
Dissertation defense: Can oceanic island endemic partulid tree snails survive the Anthropocene? (April 20, 2018 10:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/50063 50063-11630747@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, April 20, 2018 10:00am
Location: Dana Natural Resources Building
Organized By: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Cindy Bick defends her doctoral dissertation.

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Presentation Wed, 18 Apr 2018 13:37:09 -0400 2018-04-20T10:00:00-04:00 2018-04-20T11:00:00-04:00 Dana Natural Resources Building Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Presentation tree snails
Thesis defense: Chytrid in the lowlands: widespread fungal infection across Amazonian frog clades suggests critical role for low elevation in pathogen spread and persistence (April 25, 2018 10:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/50968 50968-11930602@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 10:00am
Location: Dana Natural Resources Building
Organized By: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Imani Russell defends her master's thesis.

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Presentation Thu, 19 Apr 2018 13:18:31 -0400 2018-04-25T10:00:00-04:00 2018-04-25T11:00:00-04:00 Dana Natural Resources Building Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Presentation frog
Thesis defense: Does within-host ecological shift lead to within-burrow coexistence for two bivalves commensal with mantis shrimp? (April 26, 2018 10:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/50735 50735-11859079@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, April 26, 2018 10:00am
Location: Dana Natural Resources Building
Organized By: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Teal Harrison defends her master's thesis.

Diagram design: John Megahan

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Presentation Wed, 18 Apr 2018 14:45:39 -0400 2018-04-26T10:00:00-04:00 2018-04-26T11:00:00-04:00 Dana Natural Resources Building Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Presentation cryptic clams burrowing diagram
Thesis defense: The genealogy and clone diversity of a world famous coffee (Coffea arabica varietal Geisha) in western Panama (May 3, 2018 10:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/51802 51802-12251588@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, May 3, 2018 10:00am
Location: Dana Natural Resources Building
Organized By: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Stephanie defends her master's thesis

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Presentation Mon, 30 Apr 2018 15:50:36 -0400 2018-05-03T10:00:00-04:00 2018-05-03T11:00:00-04:00 Dana Natural Resources Building Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Presentation coffee DNA
PitE Ice Cream Social (September 6, 2018 4:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/53729 53729-13453001@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, September 6, 2018 4:30pm
Location: Dana Natural Resources Building
Organized By: Program in the Environment (PitE)

Ease into the semester with free ice cream! Open to PitE students, alumni, GSIs, instructors and anyone interested in PitE.

Please contact Program in the Environment (PitE) with questions at 734-763-5065 or by email to environment.program@umich.edu

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Social / Informal Gathering Tue, 14 Aug 2018 15:11:13 -0400 2018-09-06T16:30:00-04:00 2018-09-06T17:30:00-04:00 Dana Natural Resources Building Program in the Environment (PitE) Social / Informal Gathering Dana Natural Resources Building
DEI Keynote Presentation: Unlikely Partnerships- Where Diversity, Equity and Inclusion meet business and the environment (October 2, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/56284 56284-13876213@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, October 2, 2018 9:00am
Location: Dana Natural Resources Building
Organized By: SNRE Diversity Equity & Inclusion

Please join us on Friday, October 12 from 12-1:30pm in the Samuel T. Dana Building, Room 1040 for a presentation by Jorge Consuegra, Chief Diversity Officer for the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), as part of the SEAS Fall DEI Speaker Series. Consuegra will be presenting on EDF's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and particularly setting up inclusive partnerships with diverse audiences (local communities, the private sector, governmental agencies) to work towards environmental conservation.

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Presentation Tue, 02 Oct 2018 09:34:22 -0400 2018-10-02T09:00:00-04:00 2018-10-02T10:00:00-04:00 Dana Natural Resources Building SNRE Diversity Equity & Inclusion Presentation Jorge Consuegra
How the Potty Trained Us (October 4, 2018 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/55775 55775-13777544@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, October 4, 2018 4:00pm
Location: Dana Natural Resources Building
Organized By: Civil and Environmental Engineering

Part lecture, part stand-up, part character shifting solo play, this is the performance that started it all. You'll find out why we have such negative feelings about poop, how it's been different in the past, the problems our current system creates, and how you can be part of the poo revo-loo-tion!

More information about Shawn Shafner and the POOP project can be found by visiting http://thepoopproject.org/

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Performance Fri, 21 Sep 2018 13:15:13 -0400 2018-10-04T16:00:00-04:00 2018-10-04T17:00:00-04:00 Dana Natural Resources Building Civil and Environmental Engineering Performance three toilet papers
DEI Presentation- Unlikely Partnerships: Where Diversity, Equity and Inclusion meet Business and the Environment (October 12, 2018 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/56554 56554-13942279@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, October 12, 2018 12:00pm
Location: Dana Natural Resources Building
Organized By: SNRE Diversity Equity & Inclusion

Jorge Consuegra, Chief Diversity Officer for the Environmental Defense Fund, presents on Unlikely Partnerships: Where Diversity, Equity and Inclusion meet business and the environment as a part of the SEAS DEI Fall Speaker Series. Consuegra will be presenting on inclusive partnerships to move sustainability forward. Consuegra will also speak on corporate partnerships in conservation to collaboratively meet environmental goals. This presentation is also part of the U-M DEI summit week, taking place October 8-12.

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Lecture / Discussion Tue, 09 Oct 2018 15:02:56 -0400 2018-10-12T12:00:00-04:00 2018-10-12T13:30:00-04:00 Dana Natural Resources Building SNRE Diversity Equity & Inclusion Lecture / Discussion SEAS DEI Speaker_October 12