The public is invited to spend an evening with Dr. Mitchell Thomashow, a well-known scholar in environmental and sustainability studies. He will be giving a free talk at Colorado Mountain College’s campus in Edwards on Friday, Oct. 4, at 6 p.m.
This lecture is open to students of all disciplines, faculty, staff and the public. Thomashow’s talk will focus mainly on the theme of his new book, “The Nine Elements of a Sustainable Campus” (MIT Press).
Thomashow advocates:
•Developing a comprehensive strategy for campus sustainability that connects all aspects of campus life
•Using sustainability as the basis for institutional turnaround and branding
•Connecting sustainability to global environmental change, natural history, place-based learning, educational philosophy and human flourishing
•Supporting organizational leadership for comprehensive planning and change
•Discussing the profound ethical questions that drive sustainability thinking.
For more information, contact the campus at 970-569-2900.