From the placement of landfills to the impacts of extreme weather events, it is apparent that climate change and other environmental issues disproportionately and unjustly affect communities of color and low-income neighborhoods, worsening existing health disparities and overall wellness and wealth-building. We challenge our sustainability network to educate ourselves on the importance of climate justice and environmental justice and how we can all further these movements.
Emory's Oxford Organic Farm offers a community-supported agriculture subscription program that allows subscribers to receive a weekly delivery of local, organic produce. Find out more information and register here.
Emory University, in partnership with Emory Point and the CDC, will host activities for Bike to Work Day — part of the National Bike Month and National Bike to Work Week initiatives of The League of American Bicyclists.
Candler’s Laney Program in Moral Leadership presents a discussion with two veterans of 1960s social movement organizing, in conversation with two younger activists. The event is free and open to the public, with registration required. Register here. The lecture is part of the Laney Program in Moral Leadership’s fall series, “1968: Lessons from Fifty Years of … Continue Reading →
Emory's partner, The Carter Center, cordially invites you to celebrate EARTH DAY with a documentary screening and Q&A with the filmmakers. If you work in Nigeria, are concerned about food security or climate change, or simply want to learn more about Nigeria's infrastructure and agricultural practices, please join us for this special event. The documentary … Continue Reading →
Come volunteer in the Eagle Row Educational Garden (located beside the tennis courts) to cultivate food and community on Emory's campus! The Educational Gardens on campus are maintained by teams of Emory community members and are located all over campus. Anyone is welcome to volunteer, and no experience is necessary. If you would like to … Continue Reading →
