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The Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability provides this list to announce seminars, meetings, colloquiums, lectures, brown bags, announcements of interest, and job opportunities to the Institute community. If you have items you’d like to add please submit them to Cindy.Zisner@asu.edu before 5:00 p.m. Wednesday. This Digest is sent out on Friday morning. You may subscribe, unsubscribe, or change subscriber settings at http://lists.asu.edu/archives/giosasu.html on the menu on the right of the page at Subscribe or Unsubscribe. You can see archives of list messages at the same address.



NEW ITEMS

(Current items remain in the Digest until they happen so don’t forget to peruse the web listing in case you missed something in the previous week.)


Institute Events

1. Free Film Screening: Dominion


Other Events - On Campus

2. The Art of Floral Design

3. 3-D Astronomy Shows at Marston Exploration Theater

4. Study Abroad 101

 

Other Events - Off Campus

5. SHADE 2018

6. Geography 2050: Powering Our Future Planet


News and Announcements

7. ASU Carbon Project launched to reach neutrality by 2025

8. Phoenix tries to reverse its 'silent storm' of heat deaths

9. Solar technology seeking a balance

10. Julie Ann Wrigley creates new sustainability scholarship

11. Meet Senior Sustainability Scientist Christine Buzinde

12. Surprise find bolsters ASU Gila monster study

13. Meet sustainability master's student Anthony Contento

14. 5 reasons companies are collaborating to end deforestation

15. ASU's CAP LTER urban ecology program funded for another four years

16. Arizona Department of Water Resource Drought Program


Institute Jobs

17. Program Manager, Project Cities, Sustainable Cities Network


Other Jobs

18. Sustainability Coordinator, City of Oberlin, OH

19. Local Government Research Fellowship, International City/County Management Association, Washington, DC

20. Tenure-Track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Climate Change, Institute at Brown for Environment and Society, Brown University, Providence, RI

21. Volunteer/Recruitment Manager (volunteer position), Arizona Sustainability Alliance, Phoenix, AZ



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EVENTS

Institute Events


Cinema Politica Free Film Screening: The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975

(Wednesday, July 18, 2018) The Black Power Mixtape is an archive- and music-driven documentary that examines the evolution of the Black Power Movement in the African-American community and Diaspora from 1967 to 1975. Doors open 6:30 p.m.; showtime 7:00 p.m. in room 101, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information and registration.


LightWorks®: Global and Local Innovation in Clean Energy Regulation and Clean Technology

(Thursday, July 19, 2018) Dorit Davidovich Banet, Eliat-Eilot Renewable Energy Initiative will present Global and Local Innovation in Clean Energy Regulation and Clean Technology from 9:00-10:30 a.m. in room 381, Wrigley Hall, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information and registration.


NEW!

Free Film Screening: Dominion

(Wednesday, July 25, 2018) Filmed in Australia, this documentary is an uncompromising, damning exploration of the ways animals are used and abused by humans, particularly in the meat, dairy, egg, clothing, and entertainment industries. WARNING: this film shows graphic violence towards animals that you may find disturbing. Doors open 6:30 p.m.; showtime 7:00 p.m. at Harkins Valley Art Theatre, 509 S. Mill Ave, Tempe. More information and registration.



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Other Events

On Campus


Family Day at ASU Art Museum

(Saturday, July 14, 2018) Spend a full day with us making, learning and playing. At ASU Art Museum’s Family Days, art stations are set up throughout our galleries for children and families — or anyone else interested in art-making! Activities revolve around current exhibitions and many are led by local artists. From 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the ASU Art Museum, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information.


NEW!

The Art of Floral Design

(Saturday, July 14, 2018) Looking for enrichment, creativity and artistic growth? Spend a Saturday with the School of Art at Arizona State University exploring a wide range of studio practices in our state of the art facilities through our Adult Master Learner Workshops. Sculpt with flowers! Cultivate your creativity and explore the elements of art with a new material as you learn the art of floral arrangements. From 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in room 102, Art Building, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. There is a $100 registration fee and all materials are provided. More information and registration.


NEW!

3-D Astronomy Shows at Marston Exploration Theater

(Saturday, July 14, 2018) The Marston Exploration Theater is located on the Arizona State University Tempe campus in the Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building IV. The theater employs Definiti SkySkan Planetarium technology utilizing 4K projection systems that render Earth and Space Science themes in 3-D stereographic vision. They offer four different 3-D shows. From 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the Marston Theater, ISTB4, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information and tickets.


NEW!

Study Abroad 101

(Wednesday, July 18, 2018) Attending a Study Abroad 101 workshop is your first step to seeing the world through an ASU study abroad program. This information session, led by a study abroad student recruiter, covers all the basic information on program types, eligibility, housing, finances and searching for and choosing a program and the application process. Come learn how you can earn ASU credit abroad! From 3:00-4:00 p.m. in room 255, Interdisciplinary B, Arizona State University, Tempe campus. More information.



Off Campus


Water Harvesting 101 at Phoenix Public Market

(Saturday, July 14, 2018) Join Ryan Wood with Watershed Management Group for an outdoor presentation at the Phoenix Open Air Market and learn how to use rainwater and greywater to support your plants -and save water, money, and time! By using rain tanks, rain gardens, and recycled laundry and shower greywater you can support shade trees, flowers, fruit trees, and your garden. We'll help you calculate how much water you can capture from your roof, landscape, shower, and laundry, and show you how to direct this water to beneficial use in your landscape. From 9:00-10:00 a.m. at the Phoenix Public Market, 14 E. Pierce St, Phoenix. Reserve your spot online!


The Lorax presented by Trees Matter

(Saturday, July 14, 2018) Trees Matter is partnering with @thefilmbarphx in downtown Phoenix to host a screening of The Lorax! Bring the kids to this event and enjoy a fun post-screening Leaf Pressing activity. From 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the FilmBar Phoenix, 815 N 2nd St, Phoenix. More information and tickets.


History of the Future Film Series: They Live

(Thursday, July 19, 2018) This summer, Film Bar and Arizona State University's Center for Science and the Imagination are going back to the future. This second installment of The History of the Future film series rounds up another set of delightfully schlocky, thought-provoking films from decades past. With introductions and comments from scholars and experts, we'll examine stories about the future from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s and think about how accurate those visions turned out to be. From 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Film Bar, 815 N. Second St, Phoenix. More information and tickets.


Health in Buildings for Today and Tomorrow: Making Connections Conference

(Monday-Tuesday, July 19-20, 2018) Green buildings are among the fastest growing industries in the world, representing a $260 billion market in the United States in 2015. But while sustainable buildings comprises 20 percent of new construction, these practices lack adoption in certain markets and face the challenge of including best practices in healthy building design. Attendees in the 2018 Health in Buildings Roundtable Conference will engage across sectors and disciplines to develop actionable strategies that incorporate innovative efficiency and design techniques, new building materials, healthy building design, and sustainability standards across multiple building types. At the NIH Campus Natcher Center, 45 Center Dr, Bethesda, MD. More information and registration.


24th Annual IAJBS World Forum and 2018 CJBE Annual Meeting at Seattle University - Innovation for Sustainability

(Sunday-Wednesday, July 22-25, 2018) Now more than ever, organizations need to innovate to stay relevant in a dynamic, global environment. The theme of the 24th World Forum is consistent with the World Forum’s ten year focus on sustainability. Today, sustainable enterprises not only require innovative business practices in product design, partnerships, logistics, marketing, accounting, and finance; sustainable enterprises themselves have created new norms for what counts as innovation in business and hold the promise of redefining what effective business strategy looks like in the 21st century. The conference will take place at Seattle University, Seattle, Washington. More information.


Soak Up Water Harvesting Knowledge at Hydrate Phoenix

(Wednesdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2018) In the arid Sonoran Desert, summer monsoon rains are a much welcomed blessing. In our urban watershed, we can create landscapes that put every drop of our rainfall to a beneficial use. Watershed Management Group wants to hydrate your neighborhood with our water harvesting class series in cities across the Valley. Join us for your favorite topic, or attend the full series to build a comprehensive site plan. Each presentation includes a mini-project to create an action plan for your home. All classes are free! Register online.


NEW!

SHADE 2018

(Friday, August 10, 2018) The Arizona Nursery Association invites you to attend SHADE 2018, an award winning, one-day educational seminar for landscape and nursery professionals. From 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort, 5350 E Marriott Dr, Phoenix. More information and registration.


2018 AASHE Conference & Expo – Global Goals: Rising to the Challenge

(Tuesday-Friday, October 2-5, 2018) Expected to draw approximately 2,000 participants, the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s (AASHE’s) annual conference is the largest stage in North America to exchange effective models, policies, research, collaborations and transformative actions that advance sustainability in higher education and surrounding communities. We invite you to join us and share your knowledge, achievements and ideas. Will be held in Pittsburgh, PA. Early registration rates increase August 1. More information.


UPDATED!

Geography 2050: Powering Our Future Planet

(Thursday-Friday, November 15-16, 2018) Geography 2050 is a multi-year, high-level strategic dialogue among thought leaders from academia, government, and the world of business. Organized by the American Geographical Society (AGS) in 2014, the purpose of this continuing dialog is to facilitate discussion of the major forces that will shape our planet’s future. Undoubtedly, energy will be one the most important factors influencing geopolitics, environmental quality, transportation routes, military conflicts, standards of living, world economies, food production, technical innovation, and the mass movement of people. Speakers will include U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse; former BP Presidents for America and China; former President of Shell Oil America; CFO of National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Executive Director of the Waterloo Institute of Sustainable Energy; Director of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability; and many others The theme of this year’s Geography 2050 Symposium is Powering Our Future Planet. Currently there is a call for posters and lightening presentations. For questions on posters and lightening presentations (deadline August 10) please contact Martin (Mike) Pasqualetti, Chairman of the Symposium. The meeting will be held at Columbia University in New York City. More information.


9th National Summit on Coastal and Estuarine Restoration and Management

(Sunday-Thursday, December 8-13, 2018) Restore America’s Estuaries (RAE) and the Coastal States Organization (CSO) are proud to host the 9th National Summit on Coastal and Estuarine Restoration and Management in Long Beach, California. The six-day Summit will explore cutting-edge issues in coastal restoration and management, and will be comprised of a community restoration event, field sessions, plenary sessions, expert presentations, special evening events, workshops, a poster hall, and an award-winning coastal exposition hall. We hope that you will share in our excitement for this new collaboration as we bring to you the largest national gathering of the restoration and coastal management community. To be held at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center in Long Beach, California. More information.


Leverage Points 2019: International Conference on Sustainability Research and Transformation

(Wednesday-Friday, February 6-8, 2019) Humanity sits at a crossroad between tragedy and transformation, and now is a crucial time for sustainability research. Radical approaches are needed in sustainability research and praxis if they are to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Inspired by the work of Donella Meadows' "Leverage Points: Places to intervene in a system", this conference will explore the deep leverage points that can lead to sustainability transformations, asking: how do we transform ourselves, our science, our institutions, our interventions and our societies for a better future? We hope that this conference will help us move from incremental to transformational change; extend our thinking about complex sustainability challenges and deepen our collective and transdisciplinary research practices. To be held at Leuphana University, Lüneburg, Germany. The call for abstracts is open until 30 June 2018. More information.



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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS


NEW!

ASU Carbon Project launched to reach neutrality by 2025

Arizona State University means business when it comes to achieving carbon neutrality by 2025. The University Sustainability Practices (USP) team is leading the charge and recently launched the ASU Carbon Project, a program that “purchases and generates offsets for difficult to mitigate ASU carbon emissions at the rate of about 44,000 metric tons each year,” according to the project’s website. Read more.


NEW!

Phoenix tries to reverse its 'silent storm' of heat deaths (from npr.org)

Over the past decade, most heat-related deaths in the county were outdoors, with trails and desert areas being among the most common locations. Two years ago, Phoenix considered closing down hiking trails when temperatures reached a certain threshold, but city leaders dropped the idea after substantial pushback. Read more.


NEW!

Solar technology seeking a balance

Arizona. Where you don’t have to shovel sunshine, as the old tourism ads chortled. At Arizona State University, students and alumni are Sun Devils. The sun is in the university logo. Solar panels cover almost every structure. Read more.


NEW!

Julie Ann Wrigley creates new sustainability scholarship

Julie Ann Wrigley isn’t one just to talk about what needs to happen in society. She takes action. At Arizona State University alone, Wrigley has invested more than $50 million dollars in something she believes deeply in: sustainability. Her philanthropy at the university started in 2004, when she joined ASU President Michael M. Crow at a pivotal retreat where many of the world’s sustainability leaders discussed challenges facing our planet and what a university could do to address them. At this retreat, the vision for an interdisciplinary sustainability institute was born. Read more.


NEW!

Meet Senior Sustainability Scientist Christine Buzinde

This spring, Arizona State University surpassed 500 sustainability scientists and scholars at the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability. The 500th member was Christine Buzinde, a professor at the School of Community Resources and Development, an academic director for youth leaders and a sustainable tourism researcher and advocate. Read more.


NEW!

Surprise find bolsters ASU Gila monster study

This is a story about timing. Specifically, how the Sonoran Desert's most mysterious creatures delay leaving the nest until there's a good food supply waiting for them. An ASU study was boosted by the lucky discovery of one particular nest of Gila monsters, those shy black-and-orange desert-dwellers famous for being poisonous. They were unearthed at the right time, by the right person, and in a series of fortunate events, science scored. Read more.


NEW!

Meet sustainability master's student Anthony Contento

Anthony Contento, an Arizona State University School of Sustainability student, wasn’t looking to get a master’s degree. But after he found out about the Master of Sustainability Leadership, he couldn’t help but enroll. It was the perfect opportunity to learn how to apply sustainable practices to his family's New York business in construction and demolition debris recycling. Read more.


NEW!

5 reasons companies are collaborating to end deforestation (from GreenBiz.com)

Agricultural and forestry commodities, such as soy, palm oil, beef, timber and cocoa, are some of the leading causes of rainforest destruction and the degradation of other natural resources, threatening vital ecosystems and livelihoods, and accelerating global warming. At the same time, they have generated millions of jobs, enabled substantial economic growth and lifted many out of poverty. Read more.


NEW!

ASU’s CAP LTER urban ecology program funded for another four years

For 20 years, Arizona State University’s Central Arizona–Phoenix Long-Term Ecological Research Program has been studying the Phoenix urban ecosystem from a holistic, interdisciplinary and social-ecological perspective. The National Science Foundation has funded CAP through grants since 1997 as part of its national network of 28 LTER sites. Recently, news broke that the fourth phase of CAP research will be fully funded through 2022. Read more.


NEW!

Arizona Department of Water Resource Drought Program

June 2018 drought summary is online.


June Southwest Climate Outlook

The June 2018 Southwest Climate Outlook is online.


CLIMAS Podcast: June 2018 - Dealing with Drought, Monsoon Outlooks, and the Magical Monsoon Mystery Tour

Tune into the Southwest Climate podcasts on iTunes or Southwest Climate Change Network.




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OPPORTUNITIES

Institute Job Openings


NEW!

Program Manager, Project Cities, Sustainable Cities Network

Application deadline July 24, 2018. Go to ASU Jobs and search for job requisition 43091BR.


Faculty Associate Pool

To review and apply to this position, please visit http://apply.interfolio.com/50723. The application deadline is July 27, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time. If not filled, reviews will occur every two weeks thereafter until the search is closed.



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Other Jobs


Water Resources Engineering Coordinator, City of Minnetonka, MN

Application deadline July 16, 2018. More information.


Environmental Analyst II, New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission, Lowell, MA

Application deadline July 20, 2018. More information.


Water Policy Analyst, Arizona Municipal Water Users Association, Phoenix, AZ

Application deadline July 20, 2018. More information.


Conservation Program Manager, Minnesota Land Trust, St. Paul or Duluth, MN

Application deadline July 22, 2018. More information.


Farm to Business Director, REAP Food Group, Madison, WI

Application deadline July 22, 2018. More information.


NEW!

Sustainability Coordinator, City of Oberlin, OH

Application deadline July 23, 2018. More information.


Director of Development and Marketing, Midwest Environmental Advocates, Madison, WI

Application deadline July 25, 2018. More information.


NEW!

Local Government Research Fellowship, International City/County Management Association, Washington, DC

Application deadline July 31, 2018. More information.


NSF Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Urban Systems Lab, The New School, New York, NY

Application deadline August 15, 2018. More information.


Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies Fellowship Programme, Postdam, Germany

Application deadline August 19, 2018. More information.


Atkinson Postdoctoral Fellowships in Sustainability, David R. Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Application deadline August 20, 2018. More information.


2019 Smith Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation Research

Application deadline September 7, 2018. More information.


Assistant/Associate Extension Professor in Climate Science, Department of Soil, Water and Climate, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN

Review of applications begins September 14, 2018. More information.


Secretary, Board of Directors, Arizona Sustainability Alliance

More information.


Senior Director, Science of Natural Climate Solutions, Conservation International, Arlington, VA

More information.


Conservation International Internships

Intern, RAP (rapid assessment program). More information.

Intern, Science reporter. More information.


Empire Innovation Professor, Institute on Research and Education in Energy, Environment and Water, University of Buffalo, The State University of New York, North Campus

More information.


Forklift Operator, Recycle 1, Phoenix, AZ

More information, contact Quetzaly Aguilar. Submit applications.


Housing Programs Assistant (INTERN), Housing Authority of Maricopa County, Peoria, AZ

More information.


Maintenance Planner, Recycle 1, Phoenix, AZ

More information, contact Quetzaly Aguilar. Submit applications.


Maintenance Technician, Recycle 1, Phoenix, AZ

More information, contact Quetzaly Aguilar. Submit applications.


Natural Resources Technician, Summit Lake Paiute Tribe, Sparks, NV

More information.


Environmental Planner/Project Manager, Archaeological Consulting Services, Ltd., Tempe, AZ

More information. 


Program Coordinator II (Sustainable Communities), Institute for Local Governments, Sacramento, CA

Job announcement and more information.


Program Manager, Babbitt Center for Land and Water Policy, Phoenix, AZ

More information.


Program Officer for Oceans Initiative, Mexico

More information.


Sustainable Food Systems – Priority Co-Lead (volunteer), Arizona Sustainability Alliance, Phoenix, AZ

More information.


NEW!

Tenure-Track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Climate Change, Institute at Brown for Environment and Society, Brown University, Providence, RI

More information.


NEW!

Volunteer/Recruitment Manager (volunteer position), Arizona Sustainability Alliance, Phoenix, AZ

More information.



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