Upcoming Events
2009-2010 School Year
**Events will be added as we know about them**
May: Give and Go Green
April: Environmental Justice
March: Water
February: Recycling and Waste
December/January: Politics and the Environment
Potluck
Thursday December 3 6PM
3rd floor sulzberger kitchen
Cook with your friends or cook with us, but bring your plate/bowl and utensils, and come and talk with your ecoreps about an exciting issue
NYC Food and Climate Change Summit
Saturday December 12 8:30AM- 5PM
Jack H. Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, Lower Lobby; 566 LaGuardia Place
Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer, New York University and Just Food present a day-long feast of workshops, training and action planning. The Summit will bring together some 1,000 community gardeners, family farmers, educators, advocates, elected officials, city government leaders and concerned citizens. The goal of the Summit is to increase awareness and action around our food system's role in climate problems and solutions.
November: Energy and Climate Change
Potluck
Thursday November 5 6PM
3rd floor sulzberger kitchen
Cook with your friends or cook with us, but bring your plate/bowl and utensils, and come and talk with your ecoreps about an exciting issue.
Composting Education
Tuesday November 10, Wednesday November 11, Sunday November 15 12:30PM
Lehman Lawn
Learn how you and your suitemates can use Barnard’s new compost bin. You can only use the bin if you attend one of these meetings!
Industrial Ecology 2009 Seminar Series
M0nday November 16 6:15-7:45PM
833 Mudd
Learn about the industrial ecology of the built environment with this lecture given by Professor of Building Technology John E. Fernandez. Click here for more information of his project.
Potluck
Wednesday November 18 6PM
3rd floor sulzberger kitchen
Cook with your friends or cook with us, but bring your plate/bowl and utensils, and come and talk with your ecoreps about an exciting issue.
The 3rd Annual Science and Engineering Research Fair
Friday November 20 1-4PM
Broadway Room, Lerner
Interested in obtaining an internship and finding out about all of the science and engineering research that is being conducted right here on campus? Join Scientists and Engineers for a Better Society (SEBS) and Columbia Science Review for a thrilling afternoon to learn about groundbreaking science and technology research from over 15 Columbia professors and their graduate students!
Go Cold Turkey!
Thanksgiving Break
November 26-29
Look for your Ecorep in your hall this month to join the Go Cold Turkey Campaign by pledging to unplug all your electronics and appliances this Thanksgiving break! The floor with the most participants will receive a special party involving good food and treats. So show your support and put a windmill in your window and save energy!
October: Food
Potluck
Thursday October 15 6PM
3rd floor sulzberger kitchen
Cook with your friends or cook with us, but bring your plate/bowl and utensils, and come and talk with your ecoreps about an exciting issue.
Compost at Barnard
Friday October 16 11AM-1PM
Lehman Lawn
Barnard is going to get a compost bin for students use! Didn’t know? Come to our preliminary information session to find out how you can compost your food on campus. There will be hot cider and donuts... Tell your friends!
350 Day of Climate Action
Saturday October 24
Low Plaza
The UN Climate Change Conference is happening in Copenhagen this December, and we want our concerns about the climate voiced. Come to the day of action to pressure your government representative to make sure that change is made on a global level.
Harvest Dinner
Thursday October 28 5PM-7:45PM
Hewitt Dining Hall
Celebrate the changing of the seasons and good food with the Barnard/Columbia Community! There will be excellent dishes made by your wonderful dining hall from organic and local ingredients, and tabling by local farmers and campus groups.
August/September : Sustainable Living in NYC
Potluck
Thursday September 17 6PM
3rd floor sulzberger kitchen
Cook with your friends or cook with us, but bring your plate/bowl and utensile, and come and talk with your ecoreps about an exciting issue related to sustainable living in NYC.
Park(ing) day
Friday September 18 All Day
117th and Broadway
Park(ing) Day is an international event that reclaims over 200 parking spots in 50 countries around the world and transforms them into engaging public spaces for one day a year. Barnard EcoReps will host a park(ing) spot near 117th & Broadway and invite everyone to join in great conversation, music, games, art projects, free food, and relaxation. Look for the grassy patch!
Potluck
Wednesday September 23 6PM
3rd floor sulzberger kitchen
Cook with your friends or cook with us, but bring your plate/bowl and utensile, and come and talk with your ecoreps about an exciting issue related to sustainable living in NYC.
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