Since we have been discussing the use of imagery in environmental media, I thought I would let everyone know about an upcoming student workshop that the Center for Sustainability is co-sponsoring with the Spencer Museum of Art. Author and Artist Linda Weintrab, who is currently working on a series of eco-art textbooks, will lead a 2-hour workshop for KU students entitled “Strategies for a Sustainable Society”. From the description, it sounds like this goes right along with last week’s topic:
The workshop explores relationships that are personal and emotional, and contrasts them with relationships that are detached and objective. It examines the critical environmental implications of both forms of relationship. It examines the critical environmental implications of both forms of relationship.
This all goes down on Wednesday, March 26 from 2 to 4 PM. Details are available on the Center for Sustainability website, along with registration. It’s a FREE workshop but is limited to 30 students, so you do have to register online. Linda will also be giving a lecture at noon that day at The Commons – the beautiful new space in Spooner Hall.
Oh, and if you haven’t been to The Commons yet, I would certainly recommend visiting. There is a timely exhibit there now by Marguerite Perret that blends images of nature and consumer culture, including this very captivating installation.
Enjoy!
- Jeff
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Simran Sethi’s Media & Environment class at the University of Kansas paid a visit to the Kansas City Center for Urban Agriculture (KCCUA). According to their website: The KCCUA operates the Kansas City Community Farm, a 2-acre, certified organic urban vegetable farm in the Argentine neighborhood of Kansas City, KS. The farm is used as an educational & research space for urban farmers and others interested in urban agriculture. Produce from the farm is available through the local Community-Supported Agriculture program (CSA) and farmers’ markets.
Please read Danae’s awesome post called “Organic isn’t all it’s cracked up to be: try going local.”
~Sarah H
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