The Sustainable Classroom
Wednesday, April 12
11:45 - 1:15
Black Room, Buntrock Ballroom
Jim Farrell, History and American Studies
When we think of sustainability, we often think of the ways in which we act: recycling and efficient uses of energy come to mind. In addition, however, Jim Farrell suggests that sustainability can also lead
“to new ways of thinking….[and connecting] a liberal arts perspective to all of the environmental issues confronting us. The main product of a liberal arts college is thoughtfulness, embodied in people who know how to think carefully and know how to care about other people and places.”
Jim has sparked an emphasis this year on sustainability at St. Olaf. In this session, he will discuss his recent work with a colleague from Carleton that considers how a focus on sustainability can transform our teaching.
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Upcoming CILA events:
Wed April 19, 11:45, Black Room - Facilitating Faculty-Student Research - Legler, Zempel
Tues Apr 25, 11:45, BC 142 - Do They Learn What We Teach? Looking at General Education - Beld, members of GE task groups
Wed-Thurs, May 3-4 Lee Shulman at St. Olaf and Carleton
